Today is Saturday June 12, 2010

National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

It's time to dig out Grandma's famous peanut butter cookie recipe, or better yet, find a new favorite to bake in honor of National Peanut Butter Cookie Day!

Peanut butter cookies have been an American favorite since 1916 when George Washington Carver began promoting the peanut and published three peanut butter cookie recipes in his research bulletin entitled "How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human Consumption."

During the 1930's when smoother, creamy peanut butter started to be produced, the recipe for peanut butter cookies was perfected into the delicious version that Americans know today. Yum! Enjoy National Peanut Butter Cookie Day!

Today is also Red Rose Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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On this day in History:

1667 - The first human blood transfusion was administered by Dr. Jean Baptiste.

1812 - Napoleon's invasion of Russia began.

1935 - At age 17, Ella Fitzgerald recorded her first songs. The two songs were "Love and Kisses" and "I'll Chase the Blues Away."

1987 - U.S. President Reagan publicly challenged Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall.

1989 - Graceland opened the Elvis Presley Autoland Museum, which contains over 20 cars owned by Presley.


Quote of the Day:
"Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don’t collect all these tiny successes the big ones don’t really mean anything."

--Norman Lear

Today is Friday June 11, 2010

Kamehameha Day

Aloha! Today is a public holiday in the state of Hawaii honoring Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the unified Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. This king is known as the Napoleon of the Pacific for all of his achievements in warfare and diplomacy.

To celebrate, Hawaiians attend carnivals, floral parades, and horse races. There is also a large hula competition that takes place in which hula companies from all over the world come to Hawaii to compete. Kamehameha Day is the perfect excuse to take a vacation out to the beautiful islands of Hawaii and join in the celebration!

Today is also Hug Holiday

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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On this day in History:

1793 - Robert Haeterick was issued the first patent for a stove.

1927 - Charles A. Lindberg was presented the first Distinguished Flying Cross.

1942 - The U.S. and the Soviet Union signed a lend lease agreement to aid the Soviets in their effort in World War II.

1972 - Hank Aaron tied the National League record for 14 grand-slam home runs in a career.

1993 - The Ike and Tina Turner film biography "What's Love Got To Do With It" opened.

1996 - The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers in a 1-0 triple overtime game. The win ended a four-game sweep for the Stanley Cup


Quote of the Day:
"Adversity is the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free from admirers then."

--Dr. Samuel Johnson

QUICK TIP:

Get your grill looking spick-and-span in just 15 minutes. The tools you’ll need: work gloves, dish soap, foil, paper towels, a grill brush, a bucket, stainless-steel wipes, and a whisk broom.

• Minute 1: Make sure that all dials are in the off position. While the grill is slightly warm, turn off and disconnect the propane tank.
• Minute 2: Wearing work gloves, remove the grates and the metal plates under them. Place in a bucket of hot water mixed with dish soap.
• Minutes 3 and 4: Loosely cover the heating elements with a big piece of foil to protect them. With the grill brush, scrub the underside of the hood. (That residue that looks like peeling paint is actually a harmless buildup of carbon from grease and smoke.)
• Minutes 5 through 7: Use the grill brush to scrub the inside walls above the elements. (Ash and debris will fall onto the foil.) Wipe the walls with a damp paper towel.
• Minute 8: Remove the drip pan and turn it upside down over a trash can to empty it. Drop the pan into the bucket to soak.
• Minutes 9 through 11: Take the grates and the drip pan out of the bucket. Lean them on a wall or a ledge, scrub them with the grill brush, then spray with a hose to rinse.
• Minute 12: Toss the foil and swipe the elements with the grill brush. Replace the metal plates, the grates, and the drip pan (no need to dry them) and reconnect the propane tank.
• Minute 13: If your grill has a cabinet, sweep out any leaves and debris inside with a whisk broom.
• Minutes 14 and 15: Grab a few stainless-steel wipes and clean the grill’s exterior and the inside of the cabinet. (For porcelain-coated, cast-iron, or ceramic grills, use a cotton cloth dampened with soapy water and follow with a dry cloth.) Voilà! Like new.

Today is Thursday June 10, 2010

Iced Tea Day

With the first day of summer quickly approaching, what better reason to celebrate than Iced Tea Day. With so many flavors to choose from, this refreshing beverage has been a long time summer favorite.

It is believed that tea was first served cold during the 19th century and was often mixed with other beverages. Its popularity grew very quickly when it started being sold at public events and world fairs.

Sweetened or unsweetened, flavored or unflavored, celebrate Iced Tea Day with a nice tall glass of your favorite iced tea!

Today is also Ball Point Pen Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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On this day in History:

1776 - The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence.

1902 - The "outlook" or "see-through" envelope was patented by Americus F. Callahan.

1935 - Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.

1944 - The youngest pitcher in major league baseball pitched his first game. Joe Nuxhall was 15 years old (and 10 months and 11 days).

1964 - Capitol Records released the Beatles' single "A Hard Days Night" and the album of the same name.

1981 - Andy Gibb opened in the role of Frederic in a Los Angeles production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance."

1996 - The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers in a 1-0 triple overtime game. The win ended a four-game sweep for the Stanley Cup

Quote of the Day:
"If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time."

--Edith Wharton


QUICK TIP:
Stop searching high and low for hair clips and elastics: Store them tidily on an empty TP tube.

Today is Wednesday June 9, 2010

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

Wow, that’s a mouthful—of deliciousness! There aren’t many pies that combine fruits and veggies (rhubarb is a vegetable in case you didn’t know). Any dessert that gets us to eat our veggies definitely deserves its own day.

This tangy, tart treat was first made popular during the early 1800's after Ben Franklin introduced rhubarb seeds to the North American east coast. Nicknamed "pieplant," rhubarb quickly gained fame as it began being cooked into pies. Yum!

Today is also Donald Duck's Birthday

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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On this day in History:

1790 - John Barry copyrighted "Philadelphia Spelling Book." It was the first American book to be copyrighted.

1943 - The withholding tax on payrolls was authorized by the U.S. Congress.

1946 - Mel Ott (with the New York Giants) became the first manager to be ejected from a doubleheader (both games).

1962 - Tony Bennett made his debut in Carnegie Hall.



Quote of the Day:
"This is my 'depressed stance.' When you’re depressed, it makes a lot of difference how you stand. The worst thing you can do is straighten up and hold your head high because then you’ll start to feel better. If you’re going to get any joy out of being depressed, you’ve got to stand like this."

--Charlie Brown

QUICK TIP:
Re-purpose an old frame for a vanity tray that’s pretty as a picture. Place a piece of colored paper or fabric inside as a finishing touch.

Today is Tuesday June 8, 2010

Best Friends Day

Best friends are difficult to find but once you have one, you won't know how you ever lived without them! Spend the day with your best friend -- grab some lunch, go for a walk, or see a movie together. But whatever you decide to do, be sure to thank them for all that they do for you!

Today is also Name Your Poison Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

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On this day in History:

1790 - The first loan for the U.S. was repaid. The Temporary Loan of 1789 was negotiated and secured on September 18, 1789 by Alexander Hamilton.

1869 - Ives W. McGaffey received a U.S. patent for the suction vacuum cleaner.

1942 - Bing Crosby recorded "Adeste Fideles" and "Silent Night."

1961 - The Milwaukee Braves set a major league baseball record when four consecutive home runs in the seventh inning.

1961 - Elvis Presley's seventh film, "Wild in the Country" premiered.

2000 - The Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils played the NHL's longest scoreless game in Stanley Cup finals history. The fifth game of the series lasted 106 minutes and 21 seconds. The game ended with a goal by Mike Madano that allowed the Stars to play a game six back in Dallas.


Quote of the Day:
"Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time, to figure out whether you like it or not."

--Virgil Thomson


QUICK TIP:

Use Marshmallows to Keep Brown Sugar Soft

A clever way to re-purpose an everyday item.

Original purpose: Topping hot chocolate.
Aha! use: Keeping brown sugar soft. Toss a couple inside the bag or a canister to prevent the sweet stuff from turning rock-hard.

Today is Monday June 7, 2010

 

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

How sweet it is, an entire day to celebrate one of the best ice cream flavors ever! In a dish or in a cone, hard ice cream or soft ice cream, you just can't go wrong with chocolate. That's probably why today is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day. As if we really need a reason to indulge in this cool, sweet treat.



Today is also Daniel Boone Day

This week is National Fishing and Boating Week

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month


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On this day in History:

1775 - The United Colonies changed their name to the United States.


1776 - Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed to the Continental Congress a resolution calling for a Declaration of Independence.

1892 - John Joseph Doyle became the first pinch-hitter in baseball when he was used in a game.

1937 - The cover of "LIFE" magazine showed the latest in campus fashions of the times, which included saddle shoes.

1939 - King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, arrived in the U.S. It was the first visit to the U.S. by a reigning British monarch.

1976 - "The NBC Nightly News", with John Chancellor and David Brinkley, aired for the first time.

1993 - The ground breaking ceremony was held for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH.



Quote of the Day:
"Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route."
--Charles Caleb Colton



QUICK TIP:
Clear Nail Polish:
1. Keep an eyeglass screw in place. If your specs are a bit wobbly, tighten the screws and top them with a dollop of polish.


2. Secure buttons. Apply a thin layer of polish to the center of a button to keep the thread from coming loose.

3. Avoid rust stains in the bathroom. Coat the bottom of a shaving-cream can to fend off rings on the ledge of the tub.
4. Seal an envelope. When a flap won’t stay stuck, find closure with clear polish.
5. Extend the life of jewelry. Paint a thin coat onto a costume bauble to prevent it from losing its luster.

FOR SALE:

* Not actual Spa that is for sale. This is just a picture form the website.

FOR SALE BY OWNER (Customer of Burgin Construction)

If Interested please call Michelle - (562) 430-4402 - Spa is located in Seal Beach.

Have had spa for 1 yr. & 5 mths - used less than 10 x's , looking for Best Offer: ..............

*2008 Sundance Spa: 880 Maxxus, seats 6 adults (flag ship spa)

*7'6" x 9'2" x 41.5" w/ steps approximately 11 x 10,

*55 jets in total (including nine jet refexology foot dome, full body lounge with pulsator wrist jets, three ThermaMax jet pumps)

*Dual aqua terrace waterfalls (volume control)

*Colored LED lighting system (lock in or change colors, high/low setting)

*Sun Sound AM/FM sub-woofer stereo system with i-pod docking station, MP3 jack & a wireless floating remote, water proof dual speaker raise / lower towers, fully programmable i-pod touch control panel (digital touchpad), digial touch pad for lighting features (waterfall & footwell)

*Vacuum-molded locking shell w/keys (cover). Additional/included: curved steps align two sides of spa against cabinetry (makes easy access into spa).