Today is Thursday June 2, 2011

National Rocky Road Day

Rocky Road ice cream is a delicious treat with an interesting culinary heritage. In 1929, after the stock market crash, Dreyer Ice Cream's founder, William Dreyer, calmed his Black Thursday nerves by creating the Original Rocky Road. Mixing chunky almonds, mini marshmallows and delicious milk chocolate ice cream, he created a flavor of ice cream that would make people smile during the tough economic times of the Great Depression. It instantly became an American favorite and its fame soon spread to the rest of the world. 

Did you know that in Australia, people add jam to their rocky road ice cream? And in the United Kingdom, people add cherries and raisins? No matter where or how you are eating your Rocky Road ice cream, it certainly is a delicious reason to celebrate.

Today is also Leave the Office Early Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

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	History for June 1 1883 - The first baseball game under electric lights was played in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 1886 - Grover Cleveland became the first U.S. president to get married while in office. 1910 - Charles Stewart Roll became the first person to fly across the English Channel. 1935 - George Herman "Babe" Ruth announced that he was retiring from baseball.

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 Quote of the Day:

"As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think."

--Toni Morrison

Today is Wednesday June1, 2011

National Go Barefoot Day

Feet aching after a long day of work? Well now's the time to kick off your shoes and go barefoot! Join America today in a shoe-free celebration. If you live near a beach or park, go for a walk and enjoy the feeling the sand or grass between your toes. Today is also a great opportunity to donate old shoes and boots to charity!

Today is also Flip a Coin Day & National Running Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

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	History for June 1 1869 - Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine. 1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance" with Tommy and Dick Smothers, Derek Taylor, Murray the K and Timothy Leary. 1973 - The James Bond movie, "Live and Let Die," opened. 1980 - Cable News Network (CNN) made its debut as the first all-news station.

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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

Today is Tuesday May 31, 2011

National Macaroon Day

Macaroons are delectable cookies made from ground nuts, sugar, and leavened egg whites. Coconut, chocolate, and potato starch are also common ingredients in a macaroon cookie recipe.

One interesting fact about macaroons is that they contain no flour! These cookies are popular among Jewish families especially during Passover when they cannot cook with flour.

It is believed that macaroons originated in Italy. In fact, the word “macaroon” comes from the Italian word for paste, “maccarone.” In 1533, macaroon cookies were brought to France by Italian monks and nuns. Two Benedictine nuns, Sister Marguerite and Sister Marie-Elisabeth, baked and sold the cookies in order to pay for their housing. They became known as the “Macaroon Sisters” and their cookies became famous throughout Europe.

To celebrate National Macaroon Day, buy some delicious macaroon cookies to enjoy with friends and family!

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

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History for May 31 1870 - E.J. DeSemdt patented asphalt. 1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its first conference. 1955 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered that all states must end racial segregation "with all deliberate speed." 1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance." 1977 - The trans-Alaska oil pipeline was finished after 3 years of construction. 1999 - VH1's "Behind the Music" began airing nightly. The premiere show was "The Red Hot Chili Peppers

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"We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies."

--Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is Monday May 30, 2011

Memorial Day

Today we commemorate and honor all of the men and women who died while serving our country. Memorial Day was originally founded to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in the Civil War, but it has since been expanded to include all wars involving the United States military. It has been recognized as a federal holiday since 1971.

Traditional Memorial Day observances include visits to cemeteries and memorials as well as attending parades and dedications. A National Moment of Remembrance also occurs at 3 p.m. local time across the nation. Check out your local newspaper for events going on in your neighborhood to honor our nation's fallen soldiers.

Memorial Day is also commonly referred to as the unofficial kickoff to summer and is celebrated with picnics, family gatherings, barbeques, weekend getaways, and sporting events. Happy Memorial Day!

Today is also National Mint Julep Day

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

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1539 - Hernando de Soto, the Spanish explorer, landed in Florida with 600 soldiers to search for gold.

1868 - Memorial Day was observed for the first time in the U.S.

1879 - William Vanderbilt renamed New York City's Gilmore’s Garden to Madison Square Garden.

1922 - The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in Washington, DC.

1967 - Daredevil Evel Knievel jumped 16 automobiles in a row in a motorcycle stunt at Ascot Speedway in Gardena, CA.

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Quote of the Day:

"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves."

--James M. Barrie

Today is Sunday May 29, 2011

Indianapolis 500

The Indy 500 draws thousands of spectators each year to its speedway in Indianapolis to watch the five hundred mile, two hundred lap race. Once called "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," this automobile race has become an American tradition.

The first Indianapolis 500 race drew 80,200 spectators who each paid a $1 admission fee. Since then, capacity at the speedway has increased to 250,000 permanent seats, making the Indianapolis Motor Speedway the world's largest spectator sporting facility!

The Indy 500 is an event rich in traditions. From the multi-colored balloons released at the start of the race to the winners kneeling to kiss the bricks, it's the race's history and traditions that make this one of the most popular single-day sporting events in the world.

To celebrate, host an Indy 500 party and tune in to find out who will win this year!

Today is also International Coq Au Vin Day

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

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1790 - Rhode Island became the last of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

1849 - A patent for lifting vessels was granted to Abraham Lincoln.

1911 - The first running of the Indianapolis 500 took place.

1942 - Bing Crosby, the Ken Darby Singers and John Scott Trotter Orchestra recorded Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."

1951 - C.F. Blair became the first man to fly over the North Pole in single engine plane.

1953 - Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became first men to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Quote of the Day:

"Modern man thinks he loses something -- time -- when he does not do things quickly, yet he does not know what to do with the time he gains except kill it."

--B. Eugene Griessman

Today is Friday May 27, 2011

Sun Screen Day

Today is Sun Screen Day! With summer on the horizon, you are probably starting to spend more time outdoors. It is essential to wear sunscreen to protect your body from the harmful effects of the sun.

Sunlight consists of ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays, both of which are harmful to humans. UVA rays cause suppression of the immune system, which has a negative impact on the body's ability to protect against the development and spread of skin cancer. UVB rays cause a sunburn to occur, which can also lead to the development of skin cancer.

There are more than 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States each year. To minimize your risk, wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun — even on non-sunny days. Sunscreen should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before going outside and should be reapplied every two hours or after swimming. Even if you do not typically burn from the sun, your skin is still at risk from the harmful UV rays.

Sun Screen Day is a good reminder to make sure you apply and reapply your sun screen whenever you go outside!

Today is also National Wig Out Day & National Grape Popsicle Day

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

This week is National Frozen Yogurt Week

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1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge was opened to the public.

1950 - Frank Sinatra made his TV debut on NBC's "Star-Spangled Review."

1986 - Mel Fisher recovered a jar that contained 2,300 emeralds from the Spanish ship Atocha. The ship sank in the 17th century. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   
Quote of the Day:

"Every man has the right to risk his own life in order to save it."

--Jean-Jacques Rosseau

Today is Thursday May 26, 2011

National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Blueberry cheesecake is a divine dessert perfect for any occasion! It is believed that cheesecake originated in Ancient Greece where it was served to athletes during the Olympic Games in 776 B.C. Since these ancient times, recipes for cheesecake have grown and development into many different delicious variations. Cheesecake flavors are unlimited--from plain to chocolate to blueberry, there are many different flavors! 

The types of cheese used in the cheesecake also varies depending on where it is made. American cheesecakes are made with cream cheese and Italian cheesecakes are made with ricotta. Furthermore, German and Polish cheesecake recipes call for quark cheese. The filling for blueberry cheesecake can be made using fresh blueberries or a store-bought blueberry filling. This National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, enjoy a heavenly slice (or two) of blueberry cheesecake, you deserve it!

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

This week is National Frozen Yogurt Week

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1805 - Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned king of Italy.

1836 - The U.S. House of Representatives adopted what has been called the Gag Rule.

1969 - The Apollo 10 astronauts returned to Earth after a successful eight-day dress rehearsal for the first manned moon landing.

1977 - George H. Willig was arrested after he scaled the South Tower of New York's World Trade Center. It took him 3 1/2 hours.

1994 - Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley were married in the Dominican Republic. They were divorced in January of 1996.

1998 - The Grand Princess cruise ship made its inaugural cruise. The ship measures 109,000 tons and cost approximately $450 million making it the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever built. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Quote of the Day:

"A man is only as good as what he loves."

--Saul Bellow