Today is Monday May 10, 2010

Clean Up Your Room Day

Today's the day to do some spring cleaning, it's Clean Up Your Room Day! Clean out your closet, pick up the piles of laundry off of the floor, and take out the vacuum. Won't it be nice to be able to see the floor of your room again?

The best part about today is that it is something that everyone can participate in! Parents, children, roommates, students, teachers, and co-workers, they all can get together and have a good old fashioned day of cleaning their rooms. So go ahead and turn up the music and start getting to work. Put the clothes away in the drawers and the coats back on the hangers. Get out the cleaning supplies and rent an industrial sized dumpster if you have to. After you are finished, don't forget to reward yourself for all of your hard work!

Today is also National Shrimp Day

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

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On this day in History:

1773 - The English Parliament passed the Tea Act, which taxed all tea in the U.S. colonies.

1869 - Central Pacific and Union Pacific Rail Roads meet in Promontory, UT. A golden spike was driven in at the celebration of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.

1924 - J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

1965 - The Rolling Stones produced their very first recordings when they recorded "Come On" and "I Wanna Be Loved" from the album "Out of Our Heads."

1969 - The National and American Football Leagues announced their plans to merge for the 1970-71 season.

1974 - Eric Clapton recorded "I Shot the Sheriff."


Quote of the Day:
"Life is playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on."

--Samuel Butler

QUICK TIP:

Uh-oh, did your blouse just make the acquaintance of a fine Cabernet? Salt helps take red-wine stains out of washables. Stretch the fabric over a bowl, cover the stain with salt, and carefully pour boiling water over the area.

Today is Friday May 7, 2010

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Lamb has a delicious, strong flavor and can be cooked in a variety of ways. A popular way too cook and eat lamb is to roast it. Crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, it's no wonder why so many people prefer lamb over other types of meats.

Lamb has been raised for food for more than 10,000 years. People in Central Asia discovered that sheep was not only a good source of food, but clothing as well. During the Middle Ages, farmers learned that sheep were the most productive crop because they supplied wool for clothing, skins for parchment, milk for butter and cheese, and of course meat for consumption. Lambs also have many religious connotations. They were ritually used as sacrifices in many different religions to a variety of gods. To celebrate National Roast Leg of Lamb Day, enjoy a tasty roast leg of lamb cooked to perfection!

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

This week is National Pet Week

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On this day in History:

1789 - The first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City.

1847 - The AMA (American Medical Association) was organized in Philadelphia, PA.

1940 - Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister.

1945 - Baseball owner Branch Rickey announced the organization of the United States Negro Baseball League. There were 6 teams.

1955 - "Rock Around The Clock" was released by Bill Haley & His Comets.

1968 - Reginald Dwight decided to change his name to Elton John.

1994 - The Edvard Munch painting "The Scream" was recovered after being stolen 3 months earlier from an Oslo Museum.


Quote of the Day:
"I think there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself than this incessant business."

--Henry David Thoreau

QUICK TIP:

Rubber Bands

1. Open jars with ease. When a small lid won’t budge, wrap a rubber band around it several times to give you a better grip.

2. Decorate Easter eggs. Arrange rubber bands in a pattern around hard-boiled eggs, then dip them into dye. Remove the bands when the eggs are dry.

3. Bring order to your dishwasher. Tether stemware and other delicate, wobbly items to the rack.

4. Wrap a gift. Use multiple colored rubber bands instead of ribbon to add modern flair to a small present. (Particularly handy when you can’t find the tape.)

Today is Thursday May 6, 2010

Nurses' Day

Nurses are a vital element to any hospital or healthcare facility. Without them, hospitals would not be able to run and patients would not be cared for properly. Today, we celebrate the contributions and commitments that nurses make each and every day.

In 1953, Dorothy Sutherland of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to declare a National Nurses Day. Though the proclamation was never made, Nurses Day began to be observed the following year. In 1974, President Nixon proclaimed an official National Nurses Day. Activities that take place on National Nurses Day typically include banquets, recognition dinners, state and city proclamations, continuing education seminars, and other community events. If you know any nurses, thank them today for all of their hard work and assistance!

Today is also National Crepes Suzette Day

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

This week is National Pet Week

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Today is Wednesday May 5, 2010

Cinco de Mayo

Celebre! Today we commemorate the history, culture, and ancestry of Mexico. Cinco de Mayo has been a celebrated holiday since May 5, 1862 after the unexpected victory over the French army. The Mexicans were considerably outnumbered and the French were significantly better equipped. Secondly, this was the first battle since the Battle of Puebla that a country in the Americas was invanded by an army from another continent.

Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated in Mexico, but celebrations also take place in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean Islands. Join Mexico in celebrating its unity and patriotism by attending a parade, listening to mariachi music, and practicing folkloric dancing! You could even host a Cinco de Mayo party complete with colorful decorations, Mexican cuisine, and of course, margaritas!

Today is also National Hoagie Day

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

This week is National Pet Week

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On this day in History:

1809 - Mary Kies was awarded the first patent to go to a woman. It was for technique for weaving straw with silk and thread.

1847 - The AMA (American Medical Association) was organized in Philadelphia, PA.

1900 - "The Billboard" (later called "Billboard") began weekly publication instead of monthly after six years of publication.

1966 - Willie Mays broke the National League record for home runs when he hit his 512th.

1968 - Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" was released.

1986 - It was announced that Cleveland, Ohio, had been chosen as the city where the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would be built.

Quote of the Day:
Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
- Albert Einstein

QUICK TIP:

Spray a light coat of starch over the interiors and exteriors of canvas or nylon sneakers before wearing them to repel dirt and grime―and protect the just-out-of-the-box look.

Today is Tuesday May 4, 2010

National Teacher Day

Teaching is the profession of shaping young minds into the future leaders of the world. Have you ever had a teacher who has had a great influence on your life and who went above and beyond the standard to increase your personal growth and development? If you have ever had a teacher like this, it is time to show them that you appreciate all that they've done for you.

Around 1944, Wisconsin teacher Ryan Krug wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt about the need for a national day to honor teachers. In 1953, Mrs. Roosevelt persuaded Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day, and the rest is history. National Teacher Day is celebrated around the world, though in different countries it is observed on different days. Send an custom eCard to say thank you today to your current or former teachers for all of their hard work and patience.

Today is also National Homebrew Day

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

This week is National Pet Week

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On this day in History:

1715 - A French manufacturer debuted the first folding umbrella.

1776 - Rhode Island declared its freedom from England two months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

1927 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded.

1932 - Al Capone entered the Atlanta Penitentiary federal prison for income-tax evasion.

1964 - "Another World" premiered on NBC-TV.

1976 - KISS performed their first concert in their hometown of New York City.

1979 - Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman prime minister.

Quote of the Day:
My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.
- Benjamin Disraeli

QUICK TIP:

Pick the Perfect Purse

When choosing a handbag, stay away from those with handles that are not stitched along the edges of the straps. Handles that are only glued will eventually separate.

Today is Monday May 3, 2010

National Two Different Colored Shoes Day

Three hundred sixty four days a year, people wear matching shoes because it is considered socially acceptable that your footwear match. But not today, it's National Two Different Colored Shoes Day!

This day was founded by Dr. Arlene Kaiser as a way to recognize and celebrate uniqueness. Pay tribute today to the diversity of humanity by wearing two different colored shoes to show your willingness to be different and take a risk. It can be as simple as wearing a black shoe and a brown shoe or as outrageous as wearing a flip flop and a boot! However you decide to express yourself today, do so with pride!

Today is also National Raspberry Tart Day

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

This week is National Pet Week

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On this day in History:

1802 - Washington, DC, was incorporated as a city.

1921 - West Virginia imposed the first state sales tax.

1937 - Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Prize for "Gone with the Wind."

1971 - New York City's Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center announced that it would begin presenting rock, pop and jazz concerts as well as classical.

1976 - Paul McCartney made his first American stage appearance in 10 years. The "Wings Over America" tour began in Ft. Worth, TX.

Quote of the Day:

Acting is the most minor of gifts and not a very high-class way to earn a living. After all, Shirley Temple could do it at the age of four.
- Katharine Hepburn

QUICK TIP:

Chill Out

To de-grime nonstick cookware, put the pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes after it has cooled; the burned-on mess should come off easily.