Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ LASD History ~ Pumpkin Patch Cheese Danish ~ National Chewing Gum Day

 

 

Good 42º clear morning. 

 

 

Yesterday we started dark and cloudy........

Later by 2pm..................

Then at 5pm...............

We topped at 83º.

 

 

Picture of the Day ... The Golden Bridge in Viet Nam opened June 2018

 

 

 

 

Interesting about LASD........

 

The History of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department began with its founding in 1850 as the first professional police force in the Los Angeles area.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has become the seventh largest law enforcement agency in the United States. Since 1996, it has also been the largest sheriff's department in the world.

 

 

Following the organization of the State of California into counties, the Sheriff's Department of Los Angeles County was formed in April, 1850. Elections for the office of Sheriff were held annually until 1882, when the term was increased to two years; in 1894 the term was increased to four years. The first Sheriff of Los Angeles County was George T. Burrill and his staff consisted of two Deputies.

In 1857, the outstanding crime was the murder of James Barton, Sheriff of Los Angeles County, and several members of this posse by members of the Flores Daniel Gang. Barton was killed only three weeks after he was elected to his second term.

On a tip, Sheriff Barton and his posse set out to capture a group of bandits. They traveled south toward San Juan Capistrano. On the morning of January 23, 1857, Barton and his posse encountered the bandits. In the ensuing struggle, the Sheriff and all but two of his men were shot. Three of the bandits were killed. Immediately after the funerals another posse gave pursuit to the villains. In all, fifty-two bandits were captured, eleven were hanged. They were hanged at Fort Hill - a rise of ground behind the jail - where a temporary gallows had been constructed." Fort Hill was located north of Los Angeles and Aliso Streets.

 

Twenty-four men have served Los Angeles County as Sheriff since 1850: nineteen were elected and six were appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve the unexpired term of their predecessors. Two were killed in the line of duty. Of those appointed, four were re-elected to the office.

 

The first sub-stations were completed in 1924. They were the Florence (became Firestone Park Station in 1955) and East Los AngelesStations. Two years later, the Vermont (became Lennox Station in 1948), Norwalk, Temple City and Newhall Stations were also completed, with the Altadena, Fairfax and San Dimas Stations completed within the next few years.

The marked patrol car system was inaugurated and uniforms were adopted in 1932. Prior to this time, all Departmental personnel wore civilian clothes. The Sheriff's School of Instruction, now known as the Sheriff's Academy, was opened in 1935.

1963 - After 179 years of private police patrol, Catalina Island contracted with Los Angeles county. the Men's Central Jail was completed and the Sybil Brand Institute for Women was completed.

1964 - The City of Industry Station was completed. The "Sky Knight" helicopter patrol was initiated in 1966.

1970 -The Special Enforcement and Emergency Services Bureau facilities were completed

 

This Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff posing between two Buicks, gives a rare glimpse at a pair of period radio cars. On the left is a 1932 Buick Phaeton equipped for police work with an extra light on the roof, a spotlight on the passenger side, a siren on the frame cross tube and a very bald tire!

The 1930 or 1931 Buick Four Door Sedan on the right has the same extra lamps with the addition of colored lens inserted int he cowl lights.

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

We took a stroll through the pumpkin patch and came back with a fall dessert recipe that is sure to impress. Try our Pumpkin Patch Cheese Danish! This easy-to-make pastry recipe is perfect when you're craving that seasonal pumpkin goodness. Each creamy bite is a celebration of fall just for you!

 

• 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
• Flour for dusting
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin pie filling
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º.  Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Open the package of crescent rolls, but don’t unroll it. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 8 even slices (like you would if you were making slice ‘n’ bake cookies). Lay each slice on baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each slice. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten. Lightly dust with flour and using your fingers, build up the edges slightly. (The center of each danish should be flattened slightly, so that each one looks like a shallow bowl.)
3. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and granulated sugar; mix until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese.  Evenly dollop mixture into the center of each danish, then top each with a teaspoonful of pumpkin pie filling. 
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove to a cooling rack to cool slightly.
5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over each danish. Enjoy!

 

 

 

Historically this date..........

1927 – Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 60 home runs in a season.

1935 – The Hoover Dam, astride the border between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada, is dedicated.

1947 – The World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, is televised for the first time.

1955 – Film star James Dean dies in a road accident aged 24.

1972 – Roberto Clemente records the 3,000th and final hit of his career.

1982 – Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills six people in the Chicago area. Seven are killed in all.

 

And births this date include....

1861 – William Wrigley, Jr., American industrialist (d. 1932)

He was also instrumental with the development of Catalina Island. Click on his name and read about it.

 

 

 

1921 – Deborah Kerr, Scottish actress (d. 2007)

 

 

1931 – Angie Dickinson, American actress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1935 – Johnny Mathis, American singer

 

1971 – Jenna Elfman, American actress

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Chewing Gum Day exercises our jaws on September 30th. Pop a bubble or freshen your breath with your favorite piece of chewing gum.

Humans have used chewing gum for over 5,000 years. They may have chewed it for enjoyment, to stave off hunger or to freshen their breath much like we do today.  The sources used to make gum resulted in minty and sweet chewable globs of wax or sap resin that fulfilled that human urge to gnaw.  It was unlikely they were capable of producing glossy, pink bubbles worthy of jealous pokes from siblings.  However, waking up with it stuck in your hair was still a possibility.

Various forms of chewing gum have existed since the Neolithic period. In 2007, a British archaeology student discovered a 5,000-year-old piece of chewing gum made from bark tar with tooth imprints in it. Presumed to be the oldest piece of chewing gum, it was found in Kierikki, Yli-li, Finland.  Made from bark tar, the gum was believed to have antiseptic properties and other medicinal advantages.

• Many other cultures chewed gum made from the resin of the mastic tree, from plants, grasses, and other resins.
• In 1848, John B. Curtis developed and sold the first commercial chewing gum, which was called “The State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum.”
• Around 1850, a gum made from paraffin wax was developed and surpassed the spruce gum in popularity.
• December 28, 1869, William Semple filed an early patent on chewing gum, patent number 98,304.
• Studies show chewing gum helps improve memory, reduce stress, and increase alertness.
• Chewing sugar-free gum improves overall oral hygiene while also helping to curb cravings and improving digestion.

Of course it's William Wrigley Jr's birthday... a chewing gum industrialist!

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Crosswalks ~ Shrimp Macaroni Salad ~ Gay St Clair ~ National VFW Day ~ National Coffee Day

  

Good 51º super dark cloudy morning. 

 

 

Yesterday the rain predictions didn't work out.

We had dark clouds. 

 

Then it got windy and the clouds blew away......

We topped at 77º.

 

Picture of the Day...not now dear, I have a headache.... 

 

 

 

Interesting about crosswalks.........

 

A pedestrian crossing (or crosswalk in American English) is a place designated for pedestrians to cross a road, street or avenue. The term "pedestrian crossing" is also used in the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, both of which pertain to road signs and road traffic.

 

Marked pedestrian crossings are often found at intersections, but may also be at other points on busy roads that would otherwise be too unsafe to cross without assistance due to vehicle numbers, speed or road widths. They are also commonly installed where large numbers of pedestrians are attempting to cross (such as in shopping areas) or where vulnerable road users (such as school children) regularly cross. Rules govern usage of the pedestrian crossings to ensure safety; for example, in some areas, the pedestrian must be more than halfway across the crosswalk before the driver proceeds.

 

Pedestrian crossings already existed more than 2000 years ago, as can be seen in the ruins of Pompeii. Blocks raised on the road allowed pedestrians to cross the street without having to step onto the road itself which doubled up as Pompeii's drainage and sewage disposal system. The spaces between the blocks allowed horse-drawn carts to pass along the road.

 

                        ^crosswalk in China

The first pedestrian crossing signal was erected in Bridge Street, Westminster, London, in December 1868. It was the idea of John Peake Knight, a railway engineer, who thought that it would provide a means to safely allow pedestrians to cross this busy thoroughfare. The signal consisted of a semaphore arm (manufactured by Saxby and Farmer, who were railway signaling makers), which was raised and lowered manually by a police constable who would rotate a handle on the side of the pole. The semaphore arms were augmented by gas illuminated lights at the top (green and red) to increase visibility of the signal at night. However, in January 1869, the gas used to illuminate the lights at the top leaked and caused an explosion, injuring the police operator. No further work was done on signalled pedestrian crossings until fifty years later.

 

                     ^crosswalk in San Francisco 

 

                     ^crosswalk in Chicago

^crosswalk in Grants Pass where the pedestrian is crossing against a red light!

From Mr. Food

 

Seafood and pasta... two favorites in one dish! We've added an under-the-sea twist to a simple macaroni salad recipe to create this delightful and unique backyard dish. This Shrimp Macaroni Salad recipe is super versatile too, complementing both your average dinner and your neighborhood potluck with ease.

 

• 1/2 pound elbow macaroni or shells
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

 

1. In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
    
2. In a large bowl, toss pasta with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill before serving.

 

 

 

Special birthday today, Gay St Clair, wife of infamous Bob (LASD ret.) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAY!

 

^This picture taken wayyyyyyy back in 1975 at a party at our house.

 

 

 

Historically this date.......

1789 – The United States Department of War first establishes a regular army with a strength of several hundred men.

 

1966 – The Chevrolet Camaro, originally named Panther, is introduced.

 

2008 – Following the bankruptcies of Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual, The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 777.68 points, the largest single-day point loss in its history.

2009 – An 8.0 magnitude earthquake near

 the Samoan Islands causes a tsunami.

And births this date include....

1904 – Greer Garson, British actress (d. 1996)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1907 – Gene Autry, American actor, singer, and businessman (d. 1998)

1925 – Steve Forrest, American actor (d. 2013)

 

1931 – Anita Ekberg, Swedish actress (d. 2015)

 

1935 – Jerry Lee Lewis, American musician

On December 12th 1957, at age twenty-two, Jerry Lee secretly married for the third time; wedding his second cousin, thirteen-year old Myra Brown, the sister of his bass player, J.W. Brown. Though it was not an uncommon practice in the south for cousins to marry, it was considered somewhat unorthodox by much of the rest of the world. While there were no immediate repercussions in response to his marriage, the action would soon come to haunt him.

 

 

1942 – Madeline Kahn, American actress (d. 1999)

...so sad she died so young ... she was cute and fun and funny!

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

On September 29th, National VFW Day honors the men and women devoted to this valuable organization and those members who have served our nation. 

Members of the VFW today hold a long-standing history of volunteerism in their communities. Not only have they served their country, but they continue to serve their fellow veterans, families, and communities by sponsoring scholarships, career fairs, mental wellness campaigns, and so many more excellent services.

VFW membership since its inception has been instrumental in the establishment of the Veterans Administration, the creation of the national cemetery system and passage of the GI Bill. Through the VFW, veterans honor veterans and serve their communities.  On National VFW Day, take a moment to recognize all the VFW does in your community.

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Honor the VFW members and veterans in your community. Let them know that you appreciate the sacrifices they have made for all of us. We truly are the land of the free because of the brave. 

NATIONAL VFW DAY HISTORY

The VFW was established on September 29, 1899, by a group of veterans from the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. It has since grown to be the nation’s largest group of combat veterans. They continue “to honor the dead by helping the living.” The VFW promote patriotism, goodwill and youth scholarships. They also provide military assistance and community service programs, promote youth activities and volunteer many hours in their local communities.

 

Today is also........

Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29 be sure to observe National Coffee Day!

Ah, the perfect cup of java.  According to an expert cupper (a professional coffee taster), there are four components of a perfect cup: aroma, body, acidity, and flavor.

From the moment the average coffee lover opens a fresh bag of coffee beans, the aroma beckons, percolating the senses. Even those who don’t drink coffee tend to enjoy the fragrance roasted beans cast.

GROWING, ROASTING, AND BREWING

When determining the body of a coffee, the bean, the roast, and the brew are all factors. The bean affects the texture of the coffee, whether its silky, creamy, thick or thin on the tongue and throat. However, the darker the roast and how we brew it will alter the feel of a coffee’s body, too. Grandpa’s motor oil blend versus the coffee shop around the corner’s silky smooth, well-practiced grind have entirely different bodies.

Where a coffee bean grows determines its acidity. The higher the elevation the coffee grows, the higher the quality and the acidity. These coffees are considered brighter, dryer, even sparkling by cuppers.

When it comes down to it, coffee lovers cherish the flavor as well as the caffeinated boost this roasted bean gives morning or night, black or with cream and sugar. Hot or cold it provides enjoyment even when decaffeinated!

 

COFFEE HISTORY

Many legendary accounts tell how coffee first came to be. However, the earliest credible evidence of either coffee drinking or the knowledge of the coffee tree appears in the middle of the 15th century in the Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen.  Here, monks first roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee, much like we prepare them today. Yemeni traders brought coffee back to their homeland from Ethiopia and began to cultivate the seed.

In 1670, Baba Budan smuggled coffee seeds out of the Middle East by strapping seven seeds onto his chest. The first plants grown from these stowed away seeds were planted in Mysore. Coffee later spread to Italy and the rest of Europe, Indonesia, and the Americas.

While Brazil produces more coffee in the world than any other country, Colombia closely follows. Also, more than 50 countries around the world grow coffee, too. As a result, we choose from a bountiful selection of flavors for the indulgence of steamy cups of the black drink for connoisseurs to consume.