Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ World's Tallest Buildings ~ The Ultimate Tuna Melt ~ Jean Schumacher ~ National Techies Day

  

Good 43º scattered clouds morning. 

 

Yesterday we started off foggy.

 

 Later we got clear blue sky and we topped at 83º.

Picture of the Day

 

 

 

Interesting about the tallest buildings in the world...

 

Formerly known as the Sears Tower, Chicago’s tallest skyscraper was built in 1970 by Sears, Roebuck & Co., then the largest retailer in the world.

 

At its completion in 1974, it surpassed the World Trade Center in New York City to become the tallest building in the world, a title that it held for nearly 25 years. The black-banded building dominates the Windy City’s skyline and, at 108 stories, it is currently the third-tallest building in the United States – and the 23rd-tallest in the world. More than one million people visit its observation deck each year, making it one of Chicago's most popular tourist destinations. The structure was renamed in 2009 by the Willis Group as a term of its lease on a portion of the tower's space.

 

 

Historically, the world's tallest man-made structure was the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt,

 

which held the position for over 3,800 years until the construction of Lincoln Cathedral in 1311.

 

 

The Strasbourg Cathedral in France, completed in 1439, was the world's tallest building until 1874.

 

The first skyscraper was pioneered in Chicago with the 138 ft  Home Insurance Building in 1885.

 

The United States would hold the position of the world's tallest building throughout the 20th century until 1998, when the Petronas Towers (in Kuala Lumpur) were completed.

 

Since then, two other buildings have gained the title: Taipei 101 (Shanghai)  in 2004

 

 

and Burj Khalifa in 2010 (Dubai). 

 

 

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the Middle East, China, and Southeast Asia have experienced booms in skyscraper construction.

 

 

 

From Mr.Food

 

 

If you're someone who likes to order the tuna melt from diners, then you're really going to love this recipe. It doesn't get any better than The Ultimate Tuna Melt. This recipe is easy, cheesy, and oh-so-pleasing. Serve it with a bowl of your favorite soup and some chips for even more goodness!

 

• 1 (12-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Italian dressing
• 1 tablespoon sweet relish, drained well
• 4 slices rye bread
• 8 tomato slices
• 4 slices cheddar cheese

 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 10- x 15-inch baking sheet with cooking spray. 
2. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and relish; mix well. 
3. Top each slice of rye bread with two slices of tomato. Spread tuna evenly over tomatoes, then top with cheddar cheese. Place on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
   

****If you're a fan of pickles, you can add a couple of slices on top of each serving as a finishing touch!

 

 

Special birthday today....

Jean Schumacher is celebrating. Jean is Tucker and Sami's other grandma! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEAN! xo

 

 

 

 

Historically this date...

1863 – The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866.

1951 – The "Shot Heard 'Round the World", one of the greatest moments in Major League Baseball history, occurs when the New York Giants' Bobby Thomson hits a game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off of the Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca, to win the National League pennant after being down 14 games.

1964 – First Buffalo Wings are made at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York.

1995 – O. J. Simpson is acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

And births this date include...

1900 – Thomas Wolfe, American writer (d. 1938)

 

 

 

 

 

1925 – Gore Vidal, American author (d. 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1935 – Charles Duke, American astronaut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1941 – Chubby Checker, American singer-songwriter

 

 

 

 

1954 – Stevie Ray Vaughan, American blues musician (d. 1990)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Techies Day on October 3rd encourages students to consider a career in technology.  With so many opportunities in the growing technology field, students seeking a career in technology will find promising choices anywhere they look. 

In 2012, the Engine Advocacy commissioned a report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute in California. According to the report, for every high-tech job, four more jobs are created. That’s a lot of economic boost created by one industry.

By 2030, the technology sector will continue to grow while other job sectors may decline. While the jobs future changes, one thing remains steady – technology. Healthcare technologies will continue growing by nearly 48 percent. While research ramps up, surgeons and medicine take advanced technologies to a whole new level. With it, they need software specialists trained to maintain the equipment and train the medical personnel.

Beyond medical technology, manufacturing advances technology every day. When considering the future of the automotive world alone, specialized technology keeps up the demand for qualified professionals.

Software development grows every day. However, if we examine technology’s impact on manufacturing, security, and global environmental solutions, we can’t expect to ignore our future needs. The students in the classroom will be the skilled, trained technology-savvy employees of tomorrow. We need them to be.

Take note that National Techies Day falls during National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Techies ensure our devices are protected and secured. They develop the software and help us maintain our computers, smart devices and more. If you don’t protect your computers – find a techie today!

 

NATIONAL TECHIES DAY HISTORY

With a growing need for employees with advanced technical skills in America, Techies.com and CNT Networks launched National Techies Day. In 1999, nearly 60% of new jobs were expected to require advanced technical skills that Americans didn’t have. The tech companies and the day encourage kids to embrace computer science and even the monikers sometimes attached to contemporary technology.  

Being a computer nerd or geek, like National Day Calendar’s own Guru of Geek, in the fast-growing world of technology opens doors to career opportunities.