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National Coffee Ice Cream Day

Today is National Coffee Ice Cream Day! According to IceCream.com's flavorology, coffee ice cream lovers are lively, dramatic, and flirtatious. Sound familiar? They also say that you are most compatible with those who prefer strawberry ice cream.

Did you know that approximately one third of coffee ice cream eaters do not drink coffee? This isn't all that surprising since the flavor can be quite different depending on the brand. One of the most popular brands for coffee ice cream is Haagen Dazs. Pick up a pint today in honor of National Coffee Ice Cream Day!

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Waffle Week

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History for September 6   1860 - Jane Addams was born. She was the founder of Hull House in Chicago and was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. 1901 - U.S. President William McKinley was shot and mortally wounded (he died eight days later) by Leon Czolgosz. Czolgosz, an American anarchist, was executed the following October. 1959 - The first Barbie Doll was sold by Mattel Toy Corporation. 1968 - Eric Clapton recorded his guitar solo on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." 1975 - Martina Navratilova requested political asylum while in New York for the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament. 1995 - Cal Ripken played his 2,131st consecutive game setting a new record. Lou Gehrig previously held the record. _________________________________________________________ "People wish to be settled; only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them." --Ralph Waldo Emerson

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National Cheese Pizza Day

Today is National Cheese Pizza Day! Did you know that Americans eat approximately 350 slices of pizza per second? Whether you prefer thin crust, deep dish, or regular style, today's the day to celebrate one of the most popular meals in the country.

In the 1800s, most Italians thought of pizza as a peasant meal. That changed when a baker named Raffaele Esposito created a margarita pizza for visiting royalty. The king and queen were impressed by the colors of the Italian flag represented by the pizza's white mozzarella cheese, red tomato sauce, and green basil. Pizza became fashionable overnight and was soon a staple in restaurants all across the country.

Today, there are hundreds of different pizza types and toppings, but they all originated with the classic cheese pizza. To celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day, head to your favorite pizza place or make your own homemade pizza for dinner tonight. Enjoy!

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Waffle Week

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History for September 5   1881 - The American Red Cross provided relief for disaster for the first time. The disaster was the Great Fire of 1881 in Michigan. 1901 - The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues was formed in Chicago, IL. It was the first organized baseball league. 1958 - Boris Pasternak's "Doctor Zhivago" was published for the first time in the U.S. 1986 - Dire Straits' "Money For Nothing" won the MTV award for Best Video. 1987 - "American Bandstand" hosted by Dick Clark was canceled after 30 years on television. 1991 - Soviet lawmakers created an interim government to usher in the confederation after dissolving the U.S.S.R. The new name the Union of Sovereign States was taken. _________________________________________________________ "The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not." --George Bernard Shaw

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National Wildlife Day

It's National Wildlife Day! Today is a celebration of all the amazing creatures in nature. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about the many endangered species in this country and around the world.

Do you have a zoo or animal sanctuary in your area? It's quite possible that people in your community are already working hard to preserve animal life and educate the public about conservation. You can learn more about these important issues on the Land Conservation and Advocacy Trust website.

National Wildlife Day is a great day to visit your local zoo, adopt a pet, donate to your favorite animal shelter, or volunteer to help in any way you can. Help make a difference!

 
Today is also National Macadamia Nut Day & Newspaper Carrier Day

September is National Organic Harvest Month & National Piano Month

This week is National Waffle Week

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History for September 4   1781 - Los Angeles, CA, was founded by Spanish settlers. The original name was "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula," which translates as "The Town of the Queen of Angels." 1882 - Thomas Edison's Pearl Street electric power station began operations in New York City. It was the first display of a practical electrical lighting system. 1886 - Geronimo, and the Apache Indians he led, surrendered in Skeleton Canyon in Arizona to Gen. Nelson Miles. 1888 - George Eastman registered the name "Kodak" and patented his roll-film camera. The camera took 100 exposures per roll. 1953 - The New York Yankees became the first baseball team to win five consecutive American League championships. 1967 - "Gilligan's Island" aired for the last time on CBS-TV. It ran for 98 shows. _________________________________________________________ "The most dangerous temptation is the temptation to prepare to live, instead of living." --Leo Tolstoy

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Eat Outside Day

It's Eat Outside Day! Today is the last day of August, which makes this a very timely celebration. It's the perfect opportunity to take your breakfast, lunch, or dinner into the great outdoors and enjoy the last few days of warm summer weather.

Al-fresco dining first became popular in the 18th century. Patrons who enjoyed eating their meals in the open air could visit tea gardens, seashore resorts, or rooftop restaurants. Eating outside was considered a tourist activity up until the early 1900s. Around that time, the first sidewalk cafés appeared on the streets of Manhattan.

There are many ways that you can participate in Eat Outside Day. Eat at your favorite outdoor restaurant, enjoy a popsicle on your porch, organize a barbeque in your backyard, or have a picnic at a local park. Whatever you decide to do, just be sure to enjoy some time outside. Have fun!

Today is also National Trail Mix Day & College Colors Day

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

This week is Burning Man

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History for August 31   1950 - Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers hit four home runs in a single game off of four different pitchers. 1964 - California officially became the most populated state in America. 1974 - "The Partridge Family" television show ended. 1995 - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Cleveland, OH. _________________________________________________________ "The art of living successfully consists of being able to hold two opposite ideas in tension at the same time; first, to make long-term plans as if we were going to live forever; and, second, to conduct ourselves daily as if we were going to die tomorrow." --George Harris

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National Toasted Marshmallow Day

Today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day! With summer coming to a close, today is the perfect opportunity to invite friends and family to gather around a campfire and toast up some marshmallows.

The history of the marshmallow dates all the way back to Ancient Egypt. The Egyptians harvested the sweet gooey extract of the mallow plant and used it to make candy. It was a very special treat reserved exclusively for gods and royalty. The modern-day marshmallows we know and love today emerged during the 19th century.

To celebrate National Toasted Marshmallow Day, grab a stick and a bag of marshmallows, and head outside to toast some marshmallows over the fire. Enjoy the last few weeks of the summer season!

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

This week is Burning Man

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History for August 30   1645 - American Indians and the Dutch made a peace treaty at New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam later became known as New York. 1780 - General Benedict Arnold secretly promised to surrender the West Point fort to the British army. 1905 - Ty Cobb made his major league batting debut with the Detroit Tigers. 1963 - The "Hotline" between Moscow and Washington, DC, went into operation. 1965 - Thurgood Marshall was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as a Supreme Court justice. Marshall was the first black justice to sit on the Supreme Court. 1984 - Beatles fans paid $271,180 for memorabilia at an auction in London, England. 1993 - Billy Joel became the first musical guest on CBS-TV's "The Late Show with David Letterman" when the show debuted. 1996 - An expedition to raise part of the Titanic failed when the nylon lines being used to raise part of the hull snapped. _________________________________________________________ "Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t." --Richard Bach

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Chop Suey Day

Today is Chop Suey Day! No one really knows where this Chinese-American dish originated. Some say that Chinese immigrants created the dish after arriving in America, while others insist that the dish is traditionally Chinese. Either way, chop suey is now a staple on many Chinese restaurant menus across the country.

So, what exactly is chop suey? It is a stir fry made with a hodgepodge of ingredients like egg, meat, and vegetables. In fact, the name "chop suey" comes from a Cantonese word meaning “odds and ends.” The dish is traditionally served with rice or noodles to soak up all the delicious flavors.

Today, head to your favorite Chinese restaurant and order some delicious chop suey to celebrate Chop Suey Day. Enjoy!

Today is also Lemon Juice Day

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

This week is Burning Man

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History for August 29   1842 - The Treaty of Nanking was signed by the British and the Chinese. The treaty ended the first Opium War and gave the island of Honk Kong to Britain. 1886 - Chop suey was invented in New York City by visiting Chinese Ambassador Li Hung-chang. 1964 - Roy Orbison's single "Oh, Pretty Woman" was released. The song was Orbison's second #1 hit. 1970 - The Kinks' single "Lola" was released. 1983 - The anchor of the USS Monitor, from the U.S. Civil War, was retrieved by divers. 1986 - The former "American Bandstand" studio was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The studio is in Philadelphia, PA. _________________________________________________________ "We do not have the right to be unhappy with our life. If it seems to us that we are not satisfied with life, we should see this as a reason to be unsatisfied with ourselves." --Leo Tolstoy

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National Cherry Turnover Day

It’s National Cherry Turnover Day! Turnovers are a delicious pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. They originated in ancient times and are classified as "portable pies." Other dishes in this culinary family include pasties, empanadas, and spring rolls.

A traditional cherry turnover recipe calls for puff pastry, which is stuffed with a gooey cherry filling and then baked until golden brown. There are many variations on this classic treat though. Some recipes call for cream cheese, extra lemon juice, or even ice cream.

To celebrate National Cherry Turnover Day, bake your own homemade cherry turnovers to share with friends and family! Bon appétit!

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

This week is Burning Man

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History for August 28   1830 - "The Tom Thumb" was demonstrated in Baltimore, MD. It was the first passenger-carrying train locomotive. 1916 - Italy's declaration of war against Germany took effect during World War I. 1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at a civil rights rally in Washington, DC. More than 200,000 people attended. 1964 - The Beatles appeared on the cover of "LIFE" magazine. _________________________________________________________ "Be patient with all that is unresolved in your heart, and try to love the questions themselves. Do not seek for the answers that cannot be given, for you wouldn't be able to live with them, and the point is to live everything. Live the questions now, and perhaps without knowing it, you will live along someday into the answers." --Rainer Maria Rilke