Weather ~ Jean Schumacher ~ Picture of the Day ~ City Nicknames ~ Potato Tot Breakfast Bake ~ Becky Lundell ~ 10-4 ~ National Golf Lover's Day ~ National Vodka Day ~ National Taco Day

  

Good 48º dark cloudy morning....

Yesterday was a beautiful clear sunny day and we topped at 87º.

Brunch at Taprock for Jean's birthday was so nice. Here is the birthday girl and the bears at Taprock...

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

 

Interesting... city nicknames...

New York "The Big Apple" 

Is New Your famous for its apple pies? Does Apple Inc. have the main office in New York? Actually not. In the 1920s a reporter John Fitz Gerald heard from some people the nickname "the Big Apple" and tried to find out where it came from but failed. Despite of this, he liked the nickname much and wrote it every time he had to mention New York in his works. The nickname gained the true popularity in the 70s, when it was used by a tourism company.

 

Seattle "The Emerald City"

The nickname was created in the 70s with the intention to attract more tourists into Seattle. The nickname reflects the presence of a great amount of green in this town due to the climate peculiarities.

Miami "The Magic City"

Miami is one of those cities that really look magical but this is not the way the nickname appeared. Between 1900 and the 1920s, there was a spike of population in this town. It jumped from 1600 native people to 30,000. Obviously, the quantity of entertainment establishments also rose greatly - they were popping up all over the place. Miami grew like magic.

 

Paris "The City of Lights"

Paris has one of the main roles during the "Age of Enlightment". There were many artists, creatives and people flooding the streets in the late 1600’s and early 1800’s. Besides, Paris was the first city in Europe that used gas lamps to light up the famous Champs-Elysees.

 

Boston "Bean Town"

This is not about coffee beans as you may think. It's about molasses. During the early 1900’s there were much molasses in Boston and it was often used in Boston's cuisine. The most popular dish with molasses was Boston baked beans. This is how the nickname appeared.

 

New Orleans "The Big Easy"

An unknown writer once used the nickname for New Orleans in comparison with New York in the early 1970’s. The nickname gradually gained popularity with time. Later, the nickname was used as a title of a crime novel, that was turned into a film. Since those times "The Big Easy" has been used to denote New Orleans.

 

Chicago "The Windy City"

There are many theories of the origin of this nickname. The most common one is that Chicago is just really windy.

London "The Big Smoke"

London is also known as "The Old Smoke". The reason is that during the late 19th and early 20th centuries people used coal to warm their houses. Thus there were clouds of smoke, that is sometimes called "London Fog".

Philadelphia "The City of Brotherly Love"

Though people of Philadelphia are really friendly and welcoming, the nickname was given to the city for another reason. It originates from the literal meaning of the name "Philadelphia". The city was named so by William Penn - he combined two Greek words Phileo and Adelphos, together they mean "brotherly love."

 

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Round up the whole gang 'cause everyone is going to want a part of this Potato Tot Breakfast Bake! It's full of everything they love best, including crispy potato nuggets, flavorful breakfast sausage, and cheesy, creamy, eggy goodness!

 

• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 (32-ounce) bag potato tots

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, bell pepper, and onion 6 to 8 minutes, or until sausage is browned, stirring to break up meat; drain. Place meat mixture in baking dish and evenly sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over cheese and top with potato tots.
4. Bake 35 minutes, top with remaining cheese, and cook 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.

 

 

 

Special birthday today, Becky Lundell, wife of the infamous Wilsonite Greg Lundell (my high school pal), is celebrating today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!! xo

 

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1963 – Hurricane Flora, kills 6,000 in Cuba and Haiti.

 

1965 – Becoming the first Pope to ever visit the United States of America and the Western hemisphere, Pope Paul VI arrives in New York.

 

1988 – U.S. televangelist Jim Bakker is indicted for fraud.

 

And births this date include...

1822 – Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States (d. 1893)

 

1895 – Buster Keaton, American comedian (d. 1966)

1923 – Charlton Heston, American actor (d. 2008)

 

 

 

Since today is 10-4, 10-4 is a radio code for "acknowledged".... or 'gotcha, good buddy' !

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

National Golf Lover’s Day on October 4th provides an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to swing down the fairway at least one more time during the season.   

While celebrating the day, you might notice it is sometimes also referred to as National Golf Day. Since 1952, the PGA has held a charity event each year for National Golf Day, which is held on different days each year.

The modern game of golf may have originated in 15th century Scotland. However, it is unclear and very much debated as to its ancient origins. 

The world’s oldest golf tournament is The Open Championship. Its first tournament played on October 17, 1860, at Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland.Golf in the United States:

• 1779 – The Royal Gazette of New York City posted an advertisement for golf clubs and golf balls.
• 1796 – The Georgia Gazette publishes notice of an annual general meeting for a golf club in Savannah. 
• Golf became firmly established in the late 19th century.
• 1894 – Delegates from the Newport Country Club, Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, Yonkers, New York, The Country Club, Chicago Golf Club, and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club met in New York City to form what became the United States Golf Association (USGA)
• 1910 – There were 267 Clubs affiliated to the USGA.
• 1922 – Walter Hagen became the first native-born American to win the British Open Championship,
• 1932 – There were more than 1,100 Clubs affiliated to the USGA.
• 1980 – Over 5,908 Clubs affiliated to the USGA.
• 2013 – Over 10,600 Clubs affiliated to the USGA.

HOW TO OBSERVE 

In many parts of the country, golfers hit the links all year long. However, in the more northern regions, courses will close due to cooler temperatures preventing golfers from chasing the elusive hole-in-one. While you can, get out and golf a round or two. Invite friends to join you. Visit a course you’ve never been to before. Challenge yourself to a more difficult course. Improve your handicap or offer to teach someone the game. 

 

You can explore Golf History. 

 

NATIONAL GOLF LOVER’S DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this sports holiday. However, it’s interesting to note that the first U.S. Men’s Open Golf Championship was held on this day in 1895. 

 

It's also.....

 

National Vodka Day recognizes a popular beverage used in a variety of cocktails and mixed drinks. Explore your options on October 4th and raise a toast to the celebration. 

Makers distill a variety of substances to make vodka. As a result, diverse types of vodka fill the shelves at the liquor store. Grain, potatoes, fruits and sugar vodkas fit a variety of mixing needs behind the bar or in the kitchen, too.  

Traditionally, prepared vodkas had an alcoholic content of percent by volume.  In the United States, products sold as vodka must have an alcoholic content of 30 percent or more.

Enjoy vodka on the rocks or in cocktails and mixed drinks. There are so many to choose from as the list below suggests: 

• Caesar
• Bloody Mary
• Screwdriver
• Moscow Mule
• White Russian
• Black Russian
• Tonic
• Vodka Martini

Makers have expanded the variety of flavors making endless possibilities when it comes to cocktails, mixed drinks, and other beverages the whole year-round.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Mix up your favorite vodka cocktail and share while you savor an autumn afternoon. Remember always to drink responsibly and never drink and drive. 

NATIONAL VODKA DAY HISTORY

Celebrated since at least 2009, National Vodka Day has been mentioned by Wine Enthusiast Magazine and has also been noted on news websites such as CBS.  

 

And lastly it's also...

Get one, two, or three on National Taco Day. On October 4th, the day recognizes the savory tortilla stuffed with fillings. It doesn’t have to be Tuesday, so get out an enjoy your favorite.

The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish.  At the time of the Spanish conquistadors, Bernal Diaz del Castillo documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans. Hernan Cortes arranged this meal for his captains in Coyoacan. It is unclear why the Spanish used the word taco to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word ataco, meaning stuff or to stuff.

In 1964, Roberto L. Gomez established The National Taco Council. The council sent a 55-pound taco to President Johnson in 1967.

Whether you prefer soft or hard-shelled tortillas, most agree tacos satisfy a snack craving. However, they also make delicious meals. Consider that many are filled with seasoned, lean meats and vegetables, tacos go beyond delicious. Fish tacos and shrimp tacos with grilled seafood add a whole other flavor profile. Ask for grilled chicken and hold the cheese.

Many restaurants offer specials on this food holiday, too.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE

Go out for tacos or make them at home. There are many traditional varieties of tacos.

 

 

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.