Today is Wednesday August 18, 2010

National Soft Ice Cream Day

Chocolate, vanilla or twist? Everyone has a preference when it comes to soft-serve ice cream!

Soft-serve ice cream has been around since 1938 when John F. McCullough, the founder of Dairy Queen, first created it. McCullough found that when ice cream is produced at a warmer temperature, it allows the taste buds to detect more flavor. What a yummy discovery!

Today, soft-serve ice cream can be found in a wide variety of flavors and combinations. Soft ice cream is also lower in milk-fat than hard ice cream, is better for you, and has more flavor. So what are you waiting for? Get a cone today to celebrate National Soft Ice Cream Day!

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is National Aviation Week

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On this day in History:

1587 - Virginia Dare became the first child to be born on American soil of English parents. The colony that is now Roanoke Island, NC, mysteriously vanished. 1840 - The American Society of Dental Surgeons was founded in New York City, NY. 1914 - The "Proclamation of Neutrality" was issued by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. It was aimed at keeping the U.S. out of World War I. 1938 - The Thousand Islands Bridge was dedicated by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The bridge connects the U.S. and Canada. 1982 - The longest baseball game played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL went 22 innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cubs 2-1. 1982 - The volume on the New York Stock Exchange topped the 100-million level for the first time at 132.69 million shares traded. 1987 - Earl Campbell announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL).

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Quote of the Day:

"The crown of life is neither happiness nor annihilation; it is understanding. These are the moments of revelation which compensate for the chaos, the discomfort, the toil of living....These are the moments in which all the disorder of life assumes a pattern. We see; we understand; and immediately the intolerable burden becomes tolerable; we stand for a moment on the slopes of a great mountain from the summit of which we can see the truth, and thus enjoy the greatest felicity of which we are capable."
--Winifred Holtby

Today is Tuesday August 17, 2010

National Vanilla Custard Day

National Vanilla Custard Day celebrates this heavenly dessert made from a combination of milk or cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla.

Vanilla custard has been around as early as the fourteenth century. Today, custard is an important part of dessert recipes in many countries around the world. It can be cooked in the oven, in a saucepan on the stove, in a pressure cooker, double boiler, or even very simply in the microwave.

Celebrate the diversity and deliciousness of vanilla custard today by making your own!

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is National Aviation Week

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On this day in History:

	1815 - Napoleon began serving his exile when he arrived at the island of St. Helena. 1835 - Solyman Merrick patented the wrench. 1894 - John Wadsworth of Louisville set a major league record when he gave up 28 base hits in a single game. 1903 - Joseph Pulitzer donated a million dollars to Columbia University. This started the Pulitzer Prizes in his name.

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Quote of the Day:

"In the last analysis it is our conception of death which decides our answers to all the questions life puts to us."

--Dag Hammarskjold

Today is Monday August 16, 2010

Bratwurst Day

Bratwurst is a German type of sausage that has been a worldwide favorite for centuries! In fact, the first recorded mention of bratwurst occurred in 1404 in Thuringia. Who knew?

Bratwurst are usually grilled, but can also be smoked or cooked in broth or beer. In the United States, they are usually served on Sheboygan hard rolls with brown mustard, onions, and ketchup. What better day to learn more about bratwurst and the proper way to eat them than on Bratwurst Day!

Today is also National Rum Day

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week & National Aviation Week

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On this day in History:

1829 - The "Siamese twins," Chang and Eng Bunker, arrived in Boston, MA. They had come to the Western world to be exhibited. They were 18 years old and joined at the waist. 1954 - Sports Illustrated was published for the first time. It was claimed that 250,000 subscriptions had been sold before the first issue came off of the presses. 1960 - The free-fall world record was set by Joseph Kittinger. He fell more than 16 miles (about 84,000 feet) before opening his parachute over New Mexico. 1966 - The Monkees' first single, "Last Train to Clarksville," was released. 1975 - Peter Gabriel announced that he was leaving the group Genesis. Phil Collins would be the new lead singer after the group auditioned more than 400 potential musicians.

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Quote of the Day:

"I want to tell people approaching and perhaps fearing age that it is a time of discovery. If they say 'Of what?' I can only answer 'We must find out for ourselves, otherwise it wouldn’t be discovery.'”

--Florida Scott-Maxwell 

Today is Saturday August 14, 2010

National Creamsicle Day

Whoever thought to combine vanilla and orange ice cream is a pure genius! This enjoyable frozen treat is the perfect way to sit back, relax, and cool down on a hot August day.

Creamsicles were first made by the brand Popsicle but are really easy to make at home! Just mix together orange juice and vanilla ice cream in a large bowl and gradually add milk and continue to mix. Pour into small paper cups and place them into the freezer. Once they are partially frozen, insert wooden sticks and then place them back into the freezer. After they are solidly frozen, just peel off the paper and voilà! They are ready to serve and enjoy.

Another option: hope for an ice cream truck to make the rounds in your neighborhood. Happy National Creamsicle Day!

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week

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On this day in History:

History for August 14 1873 - "Field and Stream" magazine published its first issue. 1917 - China declared war on Germany and Austria during World War I. 1941 - U.S. President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter. The charter was a statement of principles that renounced aggression. 1941 - The U.S. Congress appropriated the funds to construct the Pentagon (approximately $83 million). The building was the new home of the U.S. War Department. 1945 - It was announced by U.S. President Truman that Japan had surrendered unconditionally. The surrender ended World War II. 1985 - Michael Jackson purchased the Beatle's copyrights of 251 songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The purchase cost $47.5 million. Jackson outbid Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney. 1987 - Mark McGwire set the record for major league home runs by a rookie when he connected for his 39th home run of the season. 1989 - Bon Jovi's "New Jersey" album became the first U.S. album to be released legally in the Soviet Union. The Russian label Melodiya paid the group with a truckload of firewood since rubles can't leave Russia.

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Quote of the Day:
"One can have no happiness in this world or the next but by extreme and vehement love."

--Sir Kenelm Digby

Today is Friday August 13, 2010

Left-Handers Day

If you are left-handed, you know that living in a world designed for right-handed people can be quite difficult. Things like opening doors, writing in spiral notebooks, and using a computer mouse leaves you feeling awkward and frustrated.

Left-Handers Day is designed just for you in celebration of your uniqueness. If you haven't joined already, check out the Left-Handers' Club where you can join forces with thousands of other left-handed people. And who knows, maybe you'll be nominated for the Left-Hander of the Year Award!

Today is also National Filet Mignon Day

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week

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On this day in History:

1521 - Present day Mexico City was captured by Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez from the Aztec Indians.

1889 - A patent for a coin-operated telephone was issued to William Gray.

1907 - The first taxicab started on the streets of New York City.

1932 - Adolf Hitler refused to take the post of vice-chancellor of Germany. He said he was going to hold out "for all or nothing."

1942 - Walt Disney's "Bambi" opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY.

1979 - Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals got his 3,000th career hit.

1994 - It was reported that aspirin not only helps reduce the risk of heart disease, but also helps prevent colon cancer. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote of the Day:
"To compose our character is our duty, not to compose books, and to win, not battles and provinces, but order and tranquility in our conduct. Our great and glorious masterpiece is to live appropriately."

Today is Thursday August 12, 2010

International Youth Day

If there is one word to describe International Youth Day, it is sustainability. This day enforces the importance of maintaining an environmental balance and also encourages social responsibility. These are essential elements for sustaining the world's future.

Join the United Nations in spreading its message about the challenges associated with sustainability and what people can do to help.

Today is also Julienne Fries Day

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week

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On this day in History:

1851 - Isaac Singer was issued a patent on the double-headed sewing machine.

1898 - Hawaii was annexed by the U.S. Hawaii was later given territorial status and was given Statehood in 1959.

1953 - The Soviet Union secretly tested its first hydrogen bomb.

1964 - Mickey Mantle set a major league baseball record when he hit home runs from both the left and ride sides of the plate in the same game.

1973 - Jack Nicklaus won his 14th major golf title. The win broke the record that had been held by Bobby Jones for 50 years. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quote of the Day:
"Youth is a gift of nature; aging is a work of art."

--Anonymous

Today is Wednesday August 11, 2010

National Raspberry Tart Day

These savory pastry dishes are an American favorite -- it's no wonder today is National Raspberry Tart Day! In case you're wondering, a tart is a type of pie with an open top. Sweetened fruits such as raspberries are often arranged on the pastry and then baked in the oven.

Tarts were first introduced during Medieval times and can be made either savory or sweet. Raspberry tarts are one of the more famous types of tarts, so try your hand at baking one today in celebration of this divine dessert!

Today is also Ramadan

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week

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On this day in History:

1966 - The Beatles arrived at Chicago's O'Hare Airport to start their last tour of the U.S.

1877 - The two moons of Mars were discovered by Asaph Hall, an American astronomer. He named them Phobos and Deimos.

1934 - Alcatraz, in San Francisco Bay, received federal prisoners for the first time.

1942 - During World War II, Pierre Laval publicly announced, "the hour of liberation for France is the hour when Germany wins the war."

1951 - The first major league baseball game to be televised in color was broadcast. The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Boston Braves 8-1.

1984 - Carl Lewis won his fourth gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

1992 - In Bloomington, MN, the Mall of America opened. It was the largest shopping mall in the United States.
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Quote of the Day:
"We must not forget that only a very few people are artists in life, that the art of life is the most distinguished and rarest of all the arts."

--Carl Jung