Today is Friday, September 23, 2011

 

Checkers Day

Celebrate Checkers Day! Surprisingly, Checkers Day (also known as Dogs in Politics Day) is not named for the classic game.

On September 23, 1952, vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon gave a speech to address growing public concern about his use of campaign funds. He assured the public that he had not misused the funds, but that he intended to keep one gift—a little dog that the Nixon children named Checkers. The “Checkers speech” was a political triumph and the public responded with overwhelming support.

In honor of this day, challenge a friend to a game of checkers!

Today is also Native American Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History
for September 231779 - John Paul Jones, commander of the American warship Bon Homme, was quoted as saying "I have not yet begun to fight!"
1845 - The Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York was formed by Alexander Joy Cartwright. It was the first baseball team in America.

1952 - The first Pay Television sporting event took place. The Marciano-Walcott fight was seen in 49 theaters in 31 cities.

1962 - New York's Philharmonic Hall opened. It was the first unit of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The hall was later renamed the Avery Fisher Hall.

1962 - "The Jetsons" premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first program on the network to be carried in color.

1969 - It was reported by "The London Daily Mirror" that Paul McCartney was dead. It was the first time the rumor was printed.

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Quote of the Day:

"One of the ironies of the human being is that when he has lost his way, he travels twice as fast." 

                --Rollo May 
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Today is Thursday September 22, 2011

National White Chocolate Day

It’s National White Chocolate Day! White chocolate was invented by the Nestlé company in Switzerland. The first white chocolate bar debuted in 1930.

Despite its long history, for many years the confection we know as “white chocolate” was not officially chocolate at all. White chocolate does not contain cocoa solids—one of the main ingredients in traditional chocolate. In 2004, ten years after chocolate manufacturers filed the first petition, the FDA finally relaxed its definition of “chocolate” and accepted white chocolate into the family. According to the regulations, true white chocolate must contain at least 20% cocoa butter, 14% total milk solids, 3.5% milk fat, and less than 63% sugar.

Pick up a scrumptious white chocolate truffle or a package of white chocolate covered pretzels to celebrate!

Today is also Elephant Appreciation Day & Ice Cream Cone Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History
for September 221862 - U.S. President Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It stated that all slaves held within rebel states would be free as of January 1, 1863.

1903 - Italo Marchiony was granted a patent for the ice cream cone.

1966 - The U.S. lunar probe Surveyor 2 crashed into the moon.

1969 - Willie Mays hit his 600th career home run.
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 Quote of the Day:


"You are younger today than you ever will be again. Make use of it for the sake of tomorrow."
   --Anonymous


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Today is Wednesday September 21, 2011

National Pecan Cookie Day

Today is National Pecan Cookie Day! Bake a delicious batch of homemade pecan cookies to celebrate.

Pecans, a tree nut in the same family as the walnut, are an excellent source of protein, unsaturated fats, and healthy antioxidants that help reduce cholesterol. There are more than 1,000 varieties of pecan in the world.

Whether you prefer butter pecan, caramel pecan, orange pecan, or maple pecan cookies, enjoy a delicious treat in honor of National Pecan Cookie Day!

Today is also Miniature Golf Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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History for September 21  1937 - J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was first published. 1957 - "Perry Mason," the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years. 1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21. 1976 - The 20th album by the Bee Gees, "Children of the World," was released. 1981 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. 1982 - National Football League (NFL) players began a 57-day strike. It was their first regular-season walkout. 1985 - North and South Korea opened their borders for their family reunion program.

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 Quote of the Day:


"I wanted a perfect ending...Now I’ve learned the hard way that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity."

--Gilda Radner

--Henry Miller

It’s Time to be There for Grandparents Who Need You

Grandparents are beyond special and it goes without saying that we are lucky to have them. While we all appreciate our grandparents and all they do for us, we might not always know how to show it. Thanks to President Jimmy Carter in 1978, National Grandparents Day was declared officially as the Sunday after Labor Day. It’s a chance for us to collectively show our love and appreciation for those who do so much.

Rather than just buy a card or send flowers, look into doing something that can really make a difference in your grandparent’s lives. If you look on the Red Cross website, there are plenty of interesting and unique ideas about things you can easily do to show them you care. For instance, many grandparents may not think too much about home safety issues. They may cling to a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” attitude. However, your grandparents may be holding on to appliances that are unsafe, electrical issues they may ignore and other safety problems that someone should fix for them. Grandparents may not always be aware that something in their home is even dangerous at all. Updating anything that may help you and them sleep better at night is so much more important than a card.

Maybe you could even look into helping them fix up a spare room or helping them get a remodeling job done that may have been on their to-do list for quite some time. Just being there and helping in some small way will mean so much to grandparents who are all too often overlooked. 

Google Plus Hangout

This weekend is the perfect opportunity for those in the remodeling industry to come together and network in a new and exciting way. Saturday, we at Burgin Construction will be hosting a Google Plus at 9 am PST and 12 pm EST. The chance for anyone interested to chat about innovative changes and industry news is open to anyone who wishes for an invite. The chat will also help open up possibilities and serve as an experiment in how social media is helping us all reach out to like-minded professionals and potential clients. Don’t pass up this new way to reach out and connect with others. We can be contacted on Google+ gplus.to/BurginCo  

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us @ rhonda@burginco.com.

Today is Friday September 2, 2011

National Blueberry Popsicle Day

Blueberry popsicles are delightful summer treats. That’s why we’re glad today is National Blueberry Popsicle Day!

Popsicles were invented in 1905 by eleven-year-old Frank Epperson. He accidentally left a stirring stick in a fruit-flavored drink on his porch one winter night. In the morning, it was frozen solid and the icy treat we know and love was first created. He first named this delight the "Epsicle.” This name was changed eighteen years later.

By 1965, 34 different flavors of popsicles were being produced, including blueberry. To celebrate National Blueberry Popsicle Day, purchase a pack of blueberry popsicles or make your own.

Today is also V-J Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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History for September2  1897 - The first issue of "McCall’s" magazine was published. The magazine had been known previously as "Queens Magazine" and "Queen of Fashion." 1945 - Japan surrendered to the U.S. aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II. The war ended six years and one day after it began. 1945 - Ho Chi Minh declared the independence the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. 1963 - The Angels become the first white all-female group to have a No.1 record. The song was "My Boyfriend's Back." 1969 - NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966. 1985 - It was announced that the Titanic had been found by a U.S. and French expedition 560 miles off Newfoundland. The luxury liner had been missing for 73 years.

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 Quote of the Day:


"Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such."

--Henry Miller

Today is Thursday September 1, 2011

National Cherry Popover Day

It’s National Cherry Popover Day! A popover is a light muffin made from thin batter which rises to form a hollow shell when baked.

This sweet treat can have several health benefits as well. That’s right—the cherry is a good source of melatonin, which can help you sleep better at night and can stimulate your brain. Now there’s a reason to celebrate!

Today, make or buy a batch of cherry popovers to celebrate National Cherry Popover Day!

Today is also Emma M. Nutt Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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History for September 1  1799 - The Bank of Manhattan Company opened in New York City, NY. It was the forerunner of Chase Manhattan. 1810 - The first plow with interchangeable parts was patented by John J. Wood. 1897 - The first section of Boston's subway system was opened. 1939 - World War II began when Germany invaded Poland. 1970 - The last episode of "I Dream of Jeannie" aired on NBC-TV. The show premiered was on September 18, 1965. 1985 - The Titanic was found by Dr. Robert Ballard and Jean Louis Michel in a joint U.S. and French expedition. The wreck site is located 963 miles northeast of New York and 453 miles southeast of the Newfoundland coast. The find was announced the next day. 1995 - Louis Armstrong was honored on a U.S. postage stamp. 1995 - Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum was opened with a seven-hour concert with dozens of stars.

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 Quote of the Day:


"Money may be the husk of many things, but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness."

--Henrick Ibsen