Thursday, November 10, 2011




Today is Thursday, November 10, 2011 

National Vanilla Cupcake Day

Today is National Vanilla Cupcake Day! Vanilla cupcakes are a delightful treat that can be found at children’s birthday parties, weddings, and everywhere in between. Whether they are decorated with simple store-bought frosting or a state-of-the-art design, vanilla cupcakes are a delicious dessert for people of all ages to enjoy.
Did you know that cupcakes are called “fairy cakes” in England? The name is inspired by the idea that the miniature cakes are the perfect size for a party of fairies to enjoy. Celebrate National Vanilla Cupcake Day by baking cupcakes for your kids, friends, or coworkers!

November is National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & Family Literacy Month
mages and text courtesy of MyPunchbowl.com" -- http://www.mypunchbowl.com/

History

for November 10

1775 - The U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress. The Marines went out of existence after the end of the Revolutionary War in April of 1783. The Marine Corps were formally re-established on July 11, 1798. 

1801 - The U.S. state of Tennessee outlawed the practice of dueling. 

1928 - Michinomiya Hirohito was enthroned as Emperor of Japan. 

1954 - The Iwo Jima Memorial was dedicated in Arlington, VA. 

1969 - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry received a gold record. The song had been released 20 years earlier. 

1969 - "Sesame Street" made its debut on PBS. 

1997 - WorldCom Inc. acquired MCI Communication Corporation. It was the largest merger in U.S. history valued at $37 billion. 






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Reflections on Life
"When people say to me: 'How do you do so many things?' I often answer them, without meaning to be cruel: 'How do you do so little?' It seems to me that people have vast potential. Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence to take the risks. Yet most people don’t. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if it goes on forever." 

--Phillip Adams 

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