Weather ~ 10-21 ~ Picture of the Day ~ World's Longest Traffic Jam ~ Oven Barbecued Chicken ~ National Mammography Day

  

Good 42º morning. 

 

Rain is predicted for tonight and yesterday the clouds started moving in......

We topped at 85º.

 

 

 

10-21 radio code for 'telephone your station'...........

 

 

 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

 

 

Interesting about the world's longest traffic jam......

 

The world’s longest traffic jam (in terms of time taken to clear) began to form on August 13, 2010, mostly on China National Highway 110 (G110) and Beijing–Tibet expressway (G6), in Hebei and Inner Mongolia. The traffic jam was more than 60 miles and lasted for nearly two weeks. Many drivers were able to move their vehicles only 0.6 mile per day, some drivers being stuck in the traffic jam for days.

 

 

 

The primary cause was many heavy trucks carrying construction supplies into Beijing, ironically for road work that was intended to help ease congestion. The high volume of traffic was compressed into a reduced number of lanes.

The Bethel, New York traffic jam, August 15-18, 1969, resulted from more than 500,000 people seeking to attend the Woodstock Festival. The New York Thruway became jammed for more than 20 miles, with many motorists eventually abandoning their cars and ‘hoofing it’ to the Festival. Performers had to be flown to and from the site in helicopters to avoid the crippling congestion.....

The East/West Germany traffic jam on 12 April 1990 came after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the opportunity for people to reconnect with friends and family members (18 million cars on a roadway that otherwise averaged a half million vehicles a day).

The longest traffic jam (in terms of distance) was 109 miles long from Lyon to Paris on February 16, 1980, caused by poor weather and traffic volume as vacationers returned from their ski holidays.

 

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

With all the smoky flavors of chicken made on the grill, our Oven Barbecued Chicken recipe is a super option when the weather doesn't permit cooking outdoors. Moist and tender, tangy and flavorful, this one will have 'em licking their fingers.

 

• 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skin removed (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

 

 

1. Preheat oven to 400º. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. Place chicken in baking dish and sprinkle with flour, coating evenly.
    
3. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour evenly over chicken and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
    
4. Bake 30 minutes then uncover and bake 30 to 35 more minutes, or until the juices run clear and no pink remains.

***We usually remove the skin from the chicken because it reduces the fat in this dish, but the recipe works just as well with the chicken skin left on.

 

 

 

 

Historically this date........

1959 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order transferring Wernher von Braun and other German scientists from the United States Army to NASA.

1967 – Vietnam War: More than 100,000 war protesters gather in Washington, D.C.. A peaceful rally at the Lincoln Memorial is followed by a march to The Pentagon and clashes with soldiers and United States Marshals protecting the facility. Similar demonstrations occurred simultaneously in Japan and Western Europe.

1973 – John Paul Getty III's ear is cut off by his kidnappers and sent to a newspaper in Rome; it doesn't arrive until November 8.

1973 – Fred Dryer of the then Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to score two safeties in the same game.

 

... he played Hunter on TV and I got to meet him out at the Sheriff's Range at Wayside. Nice guy! This is 1986, Fred with my Brian...

 

And births this date include....

1949 – Benjamin Netanyahu, 9th Prime Minister of Israel

 

 

 

1952 – Patti Davis, American actress and novelist, daughter of Ronald Reagan

How to make your momma and daddy proud! Well, other than being a total jerk most of the time!

1956 – Carrie Fisher, American actress and writer (d.2016)

 

 

 

 

1986 – Natalee Holloway, American missing person (missing since 2005) What a long story and still never found!

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Every year on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day joins in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best defense is early detection. A mammogram can often detect a problem before there is any outward physical sign. 

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States according to the CDC. The CDC statistics also report that breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed among women. Screenings and breast exams are a part of the early detection process. 

When you schedule an annual appointment with your physician, make sure a breast exam is completed, too. Tell your doctor about any changes. If you or your doctor notices any signs, the doctor can order tests, including a sonogram or mammogram.

Finally, a preventative mammogram is the first line of defense. Today’s mammograms offer more vivid detail of the breast tissue. Baseline mammograms are provided around the age of 35 unless family history indicates sooner. The baseline mammogram provides a comparison view for your physician should something develop later down the line. Women age 40 and over are recommended to receive yearly preventative mammograms.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY

Visit your doctor and set up a mammogram. Encourage loved ones in your life to also schedule a mammogram. Know your family history and share it with your physician. Some with high risk will need to have their first mammography sooner. 

NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY HISTORY

President Bill Clinton proclaimed this National Day in 1993.

Mammography FAQ

Q. Are mammograms uncomfortable?
A. Mammograms can be uncomfortable, but they don’t take long to complete. They can also be awkward, but the technicians are professional and do their best to maintain your dignity.

Q. What types of mammography are available?
A. Medical providers offer three types of mammograms today.

• Conventional mammogram – This traditional form of mammography creates film images using low-dose X-rays.
• Digital mammography – Using a digital chip instead of film, digital mammography records digital images.
• 3-D Mammography – This technology is also called tomosynthesis mammography. As the name suggests, this type of mammography creates a 3-D image allowing radiologists a more detailed view for interpretation.