Today is...
Administrative Professionals Day!

Send a free eCard to your office admin to express your appreciation! Where would we be without our administrative professionals? These are the dedicated individuals who take notes, answer phones, remember all the little details, and keep everyone in the office organized.
In 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals organized the first Administrative Professionals Day. This holiday is a worldwide celebration that brings millions of people together to honor secretaries, receptionists, and administrative assistants. It is one of the largest workplace observances of the year, and with good reason. There are over 4.1 million Americans that have the job title “administrative assistant,” and another 8.9 million Americans that work in administrative support roles.
To celebrate Administrative Professionals Day, show your appreciation for the admins at your office today. Surprise them with a bouquet of flowers or a thoughtful gift card. They certainly deserve it!

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Today is also National Cherry Cheesecake Day & National Picnic Day

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month & National Grilled Cheese Month

This week is Administrative Professionals Week
 

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		History for April 23rd          1597 - Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor is first performed, with Queen Elizabeth I of England in attendance.           1635 - The United States' first public school, a high school called Boston Latin School founded in Massachusetts, is also the current oldest school in the US.            1933 - The Gestapo (Nazi Germany's secret police during WWII) is established in Germany.          1984 - Scientists find AIDS virus.          1985 - Liberace first appears on the TV soap opera "Another World," playing himself. ______________________________________________________ "Every man is a consumer and ought to be a producer." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today is...
Great American Smokeout!

The Great American Smokeout is a social engineering experiment that encourages people to quit smoking. Lynn Smith, the publisher of a Minnesota newspaper, introduced the concept in 1974 when she announced a “Don’t Smoke Day” or “D-Day.”
Today, the Great American Smokeout is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. On the third Thursday of November, smokers across the country try to give up their cigarettes for 24 hours. The idea is that many will quit smoking altogether. Learn more about the harmful effects of tobacco and how to participate in this year's festivities.

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Today is also World Television Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is American Education Week

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History for November 21st 1783 -  Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent made the first untethered hot-air balloon flight over Paris. 1789 - North Carolina ratifies the US Constitution and is admitted as 12th US state. 1877 - Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph. 1922 - Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia becomes the first female United States Senator.   1964 - The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge opens to traffic. ______________________________________________________ "If you aren't in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret." --  Jim Carrey

Today is...
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day!

Peanut butter has been a staple in American kitchens for more than a century. It can be served in a sandwich, mixed with ice cream, combined with chocolate, or whipped into fudge! Peanut butter fudge is the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for rich, decadent desserts.
According to legend, the origin of fudge can be traced back to the 1800s when people used the word "fudge" to mean "cheat" or "mess up." One day, a chef accidentally "fudged" a batch of caramel he was trying to make, inventing the delicious confection we know and love it today. 
Fudge is now made in many heavenly flavors, including the rich peanut butter variety. Try your hand at making a homemade batch in honor of National Peanut Butter Fudge Day!

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November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is American Education Week

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History for November 20th 1789 -  New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to ratify the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution of the United States). 1947 - NBC's political talk show "Meet the Press" premieres 1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis ends. Soviet Union agrees to withdraw missiles from Cuba, and President Kennedy ends Caribbean quarantine 1985 - Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released.   1998 - The first module of the International Space Station, Zarya, is launched. ______________________________________________________ "Constant dripping hollows out a stone." --  Lucretius

Today is...
International Men's Day!

This holiday focuses on improving men's health, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models.
The origin of International Men’s Day can be traced back to the 1960s, but the first official celebration did not occur until 1999. Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh conceived and coordinated the event in Port of Spain, the capital of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He promoted the importance of male role models and eventually received written support from the United Nations. Today, over 60 countries recognize this event.
Celebrations of International Men's Day include marches, debates, panel discussions, public seminars, art displays, and much more. To learn more about this holiday and the events going on in your area, check out the official website.

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Today is also World Toilet Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is American Education Week

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History for November 19th 1863 -  President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. 1895 - First US patent for a pencil issued to Fredrick Blaisdell 1942 - Mutesa II is crowned the 35th and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda. 1959 - Ford Motor Company discontinues Edsel   1994 - The first National Lottery draw is held in the United Kingdom. ______________________________________________________ "Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking." --  William B. Sprague

Today is...
America Recycles Day!

Did you know that recycling 1 ton of paper saves 17 trees, 2 barrels of oil, 4100 kilowatts of energy, 3.2 cubic yards of landfill space, and 60 pounds of air pollution?
These environmental benefits should be enough of an incentive for everyone to take part in the simple activity of recycling. By reusing the Earth's natural resources, we reduce green house gas emissions and the need to build landfills. We also ensure that these natural resources will be around for future generations to use.
America Recycles Day celebrates all of the benefits associated with recycling and encourages people to do their part. Learn more about this holiday and what you can do to help!

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Today is also National Raisin Bran Cereal Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

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History for November 15th 1791 -  The first U.S Catholic college, Georgetown University, opens its doors. 1859 - First modern Olympic Games in Athens 1920 - First assembly of the League of Nations 1939 - Jefferson Memorial begins construction   1971 - Intel releases world's first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004. ______________________________________________________ An obstacle is often a stepping stone. --  Prescott

Today is...
National Pickle Day!

Pickles have been a popular food for thousands of years. In 2030 B.C., cucumbers were imported from India to the Tigris Valley. There, they were first preserved and eaten as pickles.
In ancient Egypt, people consumed pickles for their nutritional value and because they were thought to enhance beauty. Cleopatra attributed her good looks to her full diet of pickles. Centuries later, Napoleon believed that pickles offered health benefits for his armies, so he offered a huge cash prize to anyone who was able to preserve them safely. 
Today we honor the culinary history of pickles. This versatile vegetable can be enjoyed as a condiment, snack, or side dish. Stock up on your favorite kind of pickles and celebrate National Pickle Day!

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Today is also National Spicy Guacamole Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is Pursuit of Happiness Week

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History for November 14th 1666 -  Samuel Pepys makes first blood transfusion. 1832 - The first street car to be used in United States (car named John Mason) took its initial trip in New York City 1991 - Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk returns to Phnom Penh after 13 years exile. 1995 - Democrat & Republican budget standoff results in closing of national parks & museums   2003 - Astronomers Michael E. Brown, Chad Trujillo, and David L. Rabinowitz discover 90377 Sedna, a Trans-Neptunian object. ______________________________________________________ “He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” -- Chinese Proverb

Today is...
National Indian Pudding Day!

Celebrate National Indian Pudding Day! Indian pudding is a delicious custard made with molasses, cornmeal, milk, butter, spices, eggs, and sometimes apples. Once baked, Indian pudding looks like an inedible mush, but after one bite you'll be hooked!
This scrumptious recipe has been around for centuries. Early American colonists did not have the necessary ingredients to make plum pudding, so they created an alternative using cornmeal. Indian pudding is still a popular dessert around New England and other parts of the country. Celebrate your American heritage today and enjoy some Indian pudding on National Indian Pudding Day!

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Today is also World Kindness Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is Pursuit of Happiness Week

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History for November 13th 1940 -  Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premieres 1941 - US amends Neutrality Act of 1935 allowing American merchant ships access to war zones 1956 - Supreme Court: Alabama segregation laws illegal; ends Montgomery Bus Boycott 1971 - Mariner 9 1st spacecraft to orbit Mars   1982 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. ______________________________________________________ “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” -- Albert Schweitzer

Today is...
National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day!

Today is the official day to order your pizza with the works (anchovies not required). Pizza is a direct descendant of the flatbread people made before the advent of the oven. Neolithic humans would build a fire on a flat rock to create a hearth. When it was piping hot, they brushed away the coals and laid a layer of dough across it. The baked bread was then topped with seeds or spices. National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day celebrates all of the different toppings you can put on your pizza to suit your tastes and preferences. Although having fish on a pizza isn't the worst thing in the world, the saltiness of the anchovies can mask all of the other delicious flavors. Order your pizza today with all of your favorite toppings, but keep it anchovy-free!

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November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is Pursuit of Happiness Week

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History for November 12th 1893 -  Treaty of the Durand Line signed between Pakistan & Afghanistan 1927 - Holland Tunnel which connects New York & New Jersey, first opens 1954- Ellis Island shuts its doors. 1979 - President Carter responds national security threat by stopping import of oil from Iran.   2003 - Shanghai Transrapid sets new commercial railway world speed record (311 mph) ______________________________________________________ “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” -- Maria Robinson

Today is...
Veterans Day!

This holiday recognizes and honors all of the military veterans who have served our country. Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day in 1919, and President Eisenhower changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954. Similar celebrations take place all across the world. 
There are over 20 million veterans living in the United States. Today, we honor all of those men and women for their patriotism, and their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our country. Send a free eCard for Veterans Day to celebrate. 

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  Today is also National Sundae Day & Remembrance Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pet Adoption Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month

This week is Pursuit of Happiness Week

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History for November 11th 1675 -  Gottfried Leibniz demonstrates integral calculus for the first time. 1918 - At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War, WWI, ends. 1926 - U.S. Route 66 is established. 1938 - Kate Smith introduces the song "God Bless America," written by Irving Berlin   1992 - General Synod of Church of England votes to allow women to become priests. ______________________________________________________ “Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.” -- Hal Borland