Tuesday, June 29, 2010






Today is Tuesday June 29, 2010



National Waffle Iron Day

National Waffle Iron Day is an important date on the calendar of every real breakfast lover! Who doesn't love homemade waffles? They are easy and fun to make with a waffle iron. After you mix the waffle batter, simply pour the batter into the center of the waffle iron, cook until golden brown, and voilà! Delicious homemade waffles.
However, making the waffle itself is only half the fun... the other half is adding toppings! First, add some whipped cream to your waffle. Then add your favorite fruits including bananas, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. Finally, add some syrup or even chocolate chips to finish off your masterpiece! And don't worry about waking up early to cook yourself a full meal... today is a day that you can have breakfast for lunch and dinner!
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

Today is also National Almond Butter Crunch Day



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On this day in History:

1652 - Massachusetts declared itself an independent commonwealth.

1897 - The Chicago Cubs scored 36 runs in a game against Louisville, setting a record for runs scored by a team in a single game.

1917 - The Ukraine proclaimed independence from Russia.

1941 - Joe DiMaggio got a base hit in his 42nd consecutive game. He broke George Sisler's record from 1922.

1987 - Vincent Van Gogh’s "Le Pont de Trinquetaille" was bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England.

1998 - With negotiations on a new labor agreement at a standstill, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that a lockout would be imposed at midnight.



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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life"I began to have an idea of my life, not as the slow shaping of achievement to fit my preconceived purposes, but as the gradual discovery and growth of a purpose which I did not know."

--Joanna Field

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Today's Tip:


Cool Your Mouth After Spicy Food

When the innocent-looking red thing you swallowed with your kung pao chicken turns out to be a pepper with 350,000 Scoville units (in layman's terms: Ouch!), your first impulse is to reach for a glass of water. Don't. “That just spreads the heat around,” says Shawn Theriot, a quality-assurance manager and food technologist for McIlhenny Company, the maker of Tabasco Sauce. Instead, “eat a lot of bread or rice,” says Chuck Subra, chef at LaCôte Brasserie, in New Orleans, home of notoriously spicy Cajun food. Or try dairy products, like milk, sour cream, ice cream, yogurt, butter, or cheese―
the softer the better, says Theriot.

Monday, June 28, 2010






Today is Monday June 28, 2010



Paul Bunyan Day

Paul Bunyan is certainly a great American legend! This mythological lumberjack is credited with digging out the Grand Canyon by simply dragging his axe, clearing out North and South Dakota for farming, and scooping out the Great Lakes to provide water for Babe the Blue Ox.
To celebrate this American folkloric character, visit the amusement park Paul Bunyan Land or retell his tall tales to your friends and family!
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

Today is also National Tapioca Day



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On this day in History:


1894 - The U.S. Congress made Labor Day a U.S. national holiday.

1911 - Samuel J. Battle became the first African-American policeman in New York City.

1919 - The Treaty of Versailles was signed ending World War I exactly five years after it began. The treaty also established the League of Nations.

1938 - The U.S. Congress created the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure construction loans.

1945 - U.S. General Douglas MacArthur announced the end of Japanese resistance in the Philippines.

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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life"Life, for all its agonies of despair and loss and guilt, is exciting and beautiful, amusing and artful and endearing, full of liking and love, at times a poem and a high adventure, at times noble and at times very gay; and whatever (if anything) is to come after it -- we shall not have this life again."

--Rose Macaulay

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Today's Tip:


Buy Clothes Without Trying Them On

You have good reasons to avoid the dressing room―long lines and fluorescent lighting among them―so skip it altogether by sizing yourself up first at home, says designer Cynthia Rowley. Note how your favorite clothes look when you hold them to your body, and recall that when you're shopping. If the fabric of a pair of jeans or a skirt doesn't exactly meet the edge of your waistline when you hold it up, it won't fit correctly, Feldon says. And the next time you're in a hurry at the department store, remember this measurement trick from Rowley: The distance from the side of your neck to the tip of your fingers (on an outstretched arm) is about the same length as your inseam.

Friday, June 25, 2010






Today is Friday June 25, 2010


Take Your Dog To Work Day

Ever feel the pain, remorse, and utter sadness of having to leave your dog all alone at home while you are at work all day? Well, today is your lucky day, my friend, because it is Take Your Dog To Work Day!
Today, thousands of businesses will open up their doors to employees' pets in celebration of man's best friend. But if you do decide to bring your dog to the office, you probably won't be able to use the excuse that he ate your homework! Learn more about Take Your Dog To Work Day and the benefits of adopting a loving dog or puppy!
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

Today is also National Strawberry Parfait Day & National Catfish Day

This week is Watermelon Seed Spitting Week


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On this day in History:


1868 - The U.S. Congress enacted legislation granting an eight-hour day to workers employed by the Federal government.

1876 - Lt. Col. Custer and 210 men of the U.S. 7th Cavalry were killed by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at Little Big Horn in Montana.

1984 - The soundtrack "Purple Rain" was released five weeks ahead of the film.

1998 - The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the line-item veto thereby striking down presidential power to cancel specific items in tax and spending legislation.

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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life
"Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have."

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Today's Tip:


Run Errands
“Plan the order of your stops in a clockwise direction,” advises Susan Hamersky, owner of the Los Angeles–based errand company California Concierge. “That way, you avoid all the time-consuming left turns.” Also, schedule your errands so you can drop things off on your way out and pick them up on your way home, says Dan McMackin, a spokesman for UPS and a former driver. Keep a cooler in your car for perishables, too. Then a stop at the market doesn’t have to be immediately followed by a run home to the refrigerator, says Julie Hagenmaier, founder and CEO of My Girl Friday, an errand company in Cincinnati.

Thursday, June 24, 2010






Today is Thursday June 24, 2010


National Pralines Day

A rich tradition in New Orleans, pralines were originally created in France by coating almonds in caramelized sugar. The praline, however, got its name from French soldier and sugar industrialist, Marshal du Plessis-Praslin, as it was his cook who invented it.
The recipe evolved when French settlers brought the recipe to Louisiana where chefs in New Orleans eventually began substituting pecans for almonds, and adding cream.
Very popular around the holidays, pralines come in many flavors and include several different types of nuts. It's no wonder they have their own day. Happy National Pralines Day!
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

Today is also International Fairy Day & National Handshake Day

This week is Watermelon Seed Spitting Week


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On this day in History:


1509 - Henry VIII was crowned King of England.

1922 - The American Professional Football Association took the name of The National Football League.

1931 - The Soviet Union and Afghanistan signed a treaty of neutrality.

1940 - TV cameras were used for the first time in a political convention as the Republicans convened in Philadelphia, PA.

1962 - The N.Y. Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers, 9-7, after 22 innings.

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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life
"To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work."

--Sister Mary Lauretta
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Today's Tip:


Get Cut Flowers to Bloom

First try cutting the stems at an angle, then placing the bouquet in warm water. If that doesn’t work, use a blow-dryer with a diffuser to simulate the sunshine’s warmth, says Denis Chandler, the owner of Bloomsberry Flowers, in Wilmington, Delaware.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010






Today is Wednesday June 23, 2010


Public Service Day

Today is the day to volunteer your time to help in your community. Across the world, volunteer opportunities are endless. You can help out in your local food pantry or become a big brother or big sister. Volunteers are always needed in schools, nursing homes, fire stations and churches.

Public Service Day was started by the United Nations in 2002 as a way to highlight the contribution of public service. Get your friends and family involved in volunteering too, because every act of compassion and kindness, no matter how small, can make a difference!
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

Today is also National Pink Day  

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On this day in History:


1700 - Russia gave up its Black Sea fleet as part of a truce with the Ottoman Empire.

1860 - The U.S. Secret Service was created to arrest counterfeiters.

1868 - Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention that he called a "Type-Writer."

1904 - The first American motorboat race got underway on the Hudson River in New York.

1926 - The first lip reading tournament in America was held in Philadelphia, PA.

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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees."

--Dolores Ibarruri


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Today's Tip:


Lemonade Kool-Aid

Original purpose: Quenching your thirst.

 Aha! use: Cleaning lime deposits and iron stains inside the dishwasher. Pour a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid (the only flavor that works) into the detergent cup and run the (empty) dishwasher.

 Reward: Citric acid in the mix wipes out stains; you don't have to

Tuesday, June 22, 2010






Today is Tuesday June 22, 2010


National Chocolate Eclair Day

Did you know that eclair is the French word for lightning? It is believed that these delicious pastries got their name from the glistening frosting resembling a flash of lightning. 

Eclairs have been a favorite treat since at least the 1860's and will be a bakery shop staple for a long, long time. Eclairs are carefully baked until the dough rises just enough to allow for a hollow interior. Then, cream is piped into its center and the eclair is topped off with icing. 

With that sugary, crispy dough and cream filling, they are a favorite dessert worldwide and it is difficult to eat just one. But you can start your diet tomorrow, right?
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

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On this day in History:


1772 - Slavery was outlawed in England.

1933 - Germany became a one political party country when Hitler banned parties other than the Nazis.

1944 - U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the "GI Bill of Rights" to provide broad benefits for veterans of the war.

1946 - Jet airplanes were used to transport mail for the first time.

1959 - Eddie Lubanski rolled 24 consecutive strikes in a bowling tournament in Miami, FL.

1990 - Billy Joel became the first rock artist to perform at Yankee Stadium.

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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life
"My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that’s nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success."

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Today's Tip:


Vegetable oil will put a shine on leather shoes. Use a damp cloth to remove any dirt, then run a soft cloth with a drop of oil over the surface to (literally) add polish.

Monday, June 21, 2010






Today is Monday June 21, 2010


Summer Solstice

Today is certainly the day to enjoy some extra summer sunshine! It is the summer solstice, the longest day of daylight for people living in the northern hemisphere. In the Arctic Circle, there will be 24 hours of daylight, whereas in Antarctica there will be 24 hours of nighttime. As the earth spins on its axis around the sun, the summer solstice occurs when the earth's axial tilt is closest to the sun.
The worldwide interpretation of the summer solstice varies from culture to culture. Most countries however, recognize it as a symbol of fertility. Various festivals, gatherings, and rituals take place today worldwide. In Celtic and Slavic cultures, people used to celebrate with dancing and bonfires, believing that these rituals would help increase the sun's energy. In England, thousands of people gather every year at Stonehenge and Avebury at sunrise to welcome the summer solstice.
To celebrate today, grab your sun glasses and sun screen and head outside to enjoy the extra hours of daylight!
Today is also Go Skateboarding Day
June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

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On this day in History:


1788 - The U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it.

1939 - Lou Gehrig quit baseball due to illness.

1942 - Ben Hogan recorded the lowest score (to that time) in a major golf tournament. Hogan shot a 271 for 72 holes in Chicago, IL.

1945 - Allied forces captured Okinawa, Japan.

1981 - "Raiders of the Lost Ark" opened.

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Quote of the Day:
Reflections on Life
"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit."

--Helen Keller
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Today's Tip:

Skateboard as a Shelf
Purchase a pair of L-brackets (available at hardware stores) that are a little more than half as long as the skateboard's width. Screw the brackets into two studs in a wall, about 16 inches apart. Remove the trucks and the wheels from the skateboard—or leave them on if they aren't grungy and you want to hide the supports—and place the board atop the brackets.