Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ President Eisenhower ~ Party Salad ~ National Nothing Day

  

Good 32º rain predicted super foggy morning.

 

 

Yesterday we had total clear blue skies and not a cloud. We topped at 61º.

 

 

Picture of the Day😁

 

 

Interesting about President Eisenhower.........

 

Dwight David Eisenhower (/ˈaɪzənhaʊ.ər/ EYE-zən-how-ər; born David Dwight Eisenhower; October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969), nicknamed Ike, was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army. Eisenhower planned and supervised two of the most consequential military campaigns of World War II: Operation Torch in the North Africa campaign in 1942–1943 and the invasion of Normandy in 1944.

 

Eisenhower was born in Denison, Texas, and raised in Abilene, Kansas. His family had a strong religious background, and his mother became a Jehovah's Witness. Eisenhower, however, belonged to no organized church until 1952. He graduated from West Point in 1915 and later married Mamie Doud, with whom he had two sons. During World War I, he was denied a request to serve in Europe and instead commanded a unit that trained tank crews. Following the war, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in 1941. After the United States entered World War II, Eisenhower oversaw the invasions of North Africa and Sicily before supervising the invasions of France and Germany. After the war ended in Europe, he served as military governor of the American-occupied zone of Germany (1945), Army Chief of Staff (1945–1948), president of Columbia University (1948–1953), and as the first supreme commander of NATO (1951–1952).

 

In 1952, Eisenhower entered the presidential race as a Republican to block the isolationist foreign policies of Senator Robert A. Taft, who opposed NATO. Eisenhower won that election and the 1956 election in landslides, both times defeating Adlai Stevenson II. Eisenhower's main goals in office were to contain the spread of communism and reduce federal deficits. In 1953, he considered using nuclear weapons to end the Korean War and may have threatened China with nuclear attack if an armistice was not reached quickly. China did agree and an armistice resulted, which remains in effect. His New Look policy of nuclear deterrence prioritized "inexpensive" nuclear weapons while reducing funding for expensive Army divisions. He continued Harry S. Truman's policy of recognizing Taiwan as the legitimate government of China, and he won congressional approval of the Formosa Resolution. His administration provided major aid to help the French fight off Vietnamese Communists in the First Indochina War. After the French left, he gave strong financial support to the new state of South Vietnam. He supported regime-changing military coups in Iran and Guatemala orchestrated by his own administration. During the Suez Crisis of 1956, he condemned the Israeli, British, and French invasion of Egypt, and he forced them to withdraw. He also condemned the Soviet invasion during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 but took no action. He deployed 15,000 soldiers during the 1958 Lebanon crisis. Near the end of his term, a summit meeting with the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was cancelled when a US spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. Eisenhower approved the Bay of Pigs Invasion, which was left to John F. Kennedy to carry out.

 

On the domestic front, Eisenhower governed as a moderate conservative who continued New Deal agencies and expanded Social Security. He covertly opposed Joseph McCarthy and contributed to the end of McCarthyism by openly invoking executive privilege. He signed the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and sent Army troops to enforce federal court orders which integrated schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. His administration undertook the development and construction of the Interstate Highway System, which remains the largest construction of roadways in American history. In 1957, following the Soviet launch of Sputnik, Eisenhower led the American response which included the creation of NASA and the establishment of a stronger, science-based education via the National Defense Education Act. The Soviet Union began to reinforce their own space program, escalating the Space Race. His two terms saw unprecedented economic prosperity except for a minor recession in 1958. In his farewell address, he expressed his concerns about the dangers of massive military spending, particularly deficit spending and government contracts to private military manufacturers, which he dubbed "the military–industrial complex". Historical evaluations of his presidency place him among the upper tier of American presidents.

Family background

The Eisenhauer (German for "iron hewer" or "iron miner") family migrated from the German village of Karlsbrunn to the Province of Pennsylvania in 1741. Accounts vary as to how and when the German name Eisenhauer was anglicized.

 

David Jacob Eisenhower, Eisenhower's father, was a college-educated engineer, despite his own father's urging to stay on the family farm. Eisenhower's mother, Ida Elizabeth (Stover) Eisenhower, of predominantly German Protestant ancestry, moved to Kansas from Virginia. She married David on September 23, 1885, in Lecompton, Kansas, on the campus of their alma mater, Lane University.^[5] David owned a general store in Hope, Kansas, but the business failed due to economic conditions and the family became impoverished. The Eisenhowers lived in Texas from 1889 until 1892, and later returned to Kansas, with $24 (equivalent to $782 in 2022) to their name. David worked as a railroad mechanic and then at a creamery. By 1898, the parents made a decent living and provided a suitable home for their large family.

 

^{If you want to read a lot more, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwight_D._Eisenhower}

 

From Mr. Food

 

SERVES

12

CHILL TIME

1 Hr

Hosting a party or attending a potluck? Break out the pita chips and set out a bowl of this  Party Salad. This diabetic-friendly salad is full of color, taste, and nutrition 'cause it's loaded with a variety of delicious summer veggies!

 

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can chick peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion

 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

 

****This recipe comes from our diabetic-friendly website, www.EverydayDiabeticRecipes.com. For complete nutritonal information, click HERE!

 

 

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

1847 – John C. Fremont is appointed Governor of the new California Territory.

 

 

1942 – Crash of TWA Flight 3, killing all 22 aboard, including film star Carole Lombard.

 

 

1945 – Adolf Hitler moves into his underground bunker, the so-called Führerbunker.

 

 

1979 – The Shah of Iran flees Iran with his family and relocates to Egypt.

   

 

1991 – The United States goes to war with Iraq, beginning the Gulf War (U.S. Time).

 

 

2003 – The Space Shuttle Columbia takes off for mission STS-107 which would be its final one. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later on re-entry.

 

And births this date include.....

1634 – Dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716)

 

    Glad I didn't have to learn how to spell that as a kid!

 

 

1878 – Harry Carey, American silent film actor (d. 1947)

 

 (The father of Harry Carey Jr..)

 

 

1901 – Frank Zamboni, American inventor (d. 1988)

 

 

 

  You only get one guess as to his invention!

 

 

 

1908 – Ethel Merman, American actress and singer (d. 1984)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1917 – Carl Karcher, founded the Carl's Jr. hamburger chain (d. 2008)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1935 – A.J. Foyt, American race car driver and team owner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Each year on January 16th, people across the nation recognize National Nothing Day.

The observance was created as a day to provide Americans with one National Day when they can just sit without celebrating, observing or honoring anything.  (National Day Calendar only reports the Days, sometimes they may contradict themselves.)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on the third Monday of January which means that one-in-seven January 16th’s will fall on the same day as Nothing Day, effectively usurping the nature of Nothing Day.

While it may be a good day to celebrate nothing at all, we suppose putting nothing in a glass and setting it on a table might suffice for celebration. You might leave your diary page blank on every January 16th. Don’t mark anything on the calendar on the 16th, either. It would be interesting to see what would happen if you sent a blank email dated January 16th. How many replies would you get saying, “There’s nothing here.”

For people whose birthday lands on January 16th, wrap an empty box. That should elicit and a nothing response appropriate for the celebration.

When asked, “What are your plans, today?” your response should definitely be, “Nothing.” What else would your answer be on a day like today? Now that we think about it, “Nothing” works well as an answer when recognizing the day.

Q: What’s for supper?

A: Nothing

Q: What are you reading?

A. Nothing. (Even though you’re clearly reading something.)

Q. What’s your homework assignment?

A. Nothing. (As you’re working on your homework.)

Q. What are you drinking.

A. Nothing. (As you sip on the best non-fat latte ever.)

HOW TO OBSERVE

 

NATIONAL NOTHING DAY HISTORY

In 1972, columnist Harold Pullman Coffin proposed National Nothing Day. The day has been observed in all its nothingness since 1973.  The observance is sponsored by Coffin’s National Nothing Foundation, registered in Capitola, California.

 

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Apples and Bananas ~ Secret Ingredient Potato Salad ~ Bill Patterson ~ Al Rodriguez ~ National Hat Day ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  

Good 40º morning. 

 

 

Yesterday with sun and clouds we topped at 65º.

 

 

Picture of the Day.....spelling? 🤣

 

 

Interesting about apples and bananas.............

 

 

This nutritious fruit offers multiple health benefits. Apples may lower your chance of developing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Research says apples may also help you lose weight while improving your gut and brain health.

 

Apples are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. They also contain antioxidants, like vitamin E, and polyphenols, contributing to the fruit’s numerous health benefits.

 

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-apples#10-benefits

 

Bananas

 

Bananas are best known for containing potassium, which is a big player in heart health. This vital mineral and electrolyte carries a small electrical charge, causing nerve cells to send out signals for your heart to beat regularly and muscles to contract. Foods with potassium help protect against hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and high blood pressure.

 

https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-bananas

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

SERVES

8

CHILL TIME

30 Min

COOK TIME

15 Min

For a change of pace from ordinary potato salad, give our recipe for Secret Ingredient Potato Salad a try. This red potato salad will make you a hit at your next potluck, picnic, or barbecue. You can even make a game out of having your friends guess what the secret ingredient is in this potato salad recipe!

 

• 4 pounds red potatoes with skin, washed and cut into medium chunks
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup seasoned original flavor rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

 

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook potatoes 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain.
    
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine onion, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper; mix well.
    
3. Add warm potatoes to bowl and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
    
4. Stir in eggs, cilantro, and mayonnaise; mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

Special birthday today....

Bill Patterson (LASD ret) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL!!

 

                                ^with his Jeannie

 

 

and..another special birthday....

Al Rodriguez (LASD)

A super guy, worked at ELA when I worked there. Came by to give me a hug after Jerry passed away! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AL!!!

 

 

 

 

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

1943 – The world's largest office building, The Pentagon, is dedicated in Arlington, Virginia.

   

1947 – The brutalized corpse of Elizabeth Short ("The Black Dahlia") is found in Leimert Park, Los Angeles.

   

1967 – The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles, California. The Green Bay Packers

defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10

 

   

2009 – US Airways Flight 1549 makes an emergency landing in the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in New York, New York. All passengers and crew members survive.

 

And births this date include...

1906 – Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate (d. 1975) 

 

 

1913 – Lloyd Bridges, American actor (d. 1998) 

1929 – Martin Luther King, Jr., American civil rights leader, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (d. 1968) 

1968 – Chad Lowe, American actor 

 

1979 – Drew Brees, American football player

 

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Hang on to your hats and celebrate in style on National Hat Day. Celebrated each year on January 15th, don your favorite fedora, cap, cloche, derby or sunhat. Dig out your ceremonial best and tell the story behind it. Wear your warmest tuque, stocking cap, beanie and share the name you give it. There are so many hats, fashions and names we give them. Certainly, we could wear a hat a day and never get through them all.

• Hats may be worn for safety and protection, religious reasons, ceremonial reasons, warmth or fashion.
• In the Middle Ages, hats were an indicator of social status.
• In the military, hats may denote one’s nationality, branch of service, rank and/or regiment.
• A Thebes tomb painting depicts one of the first pictorials of a hat.  The painting shows a man wearing a conical straw hat.
• Structured hats for women began to be worn in the late 16th century.
• Millinery is the designing and manufacture of hats.
• The term “milliner” derived from the city of Milan, Italy.  The best quality hats were made in Milan in the 18th century.
• Millinery began as traditionally a woman’s occupation, as the milliner not only created hats and bonnets but also chose lace, trim and accessories to complete an outfit.
• In the middle of the 1920s, to replace the bonnets and wide-brimmed hats, women began to wear smaller hats that hugged their heads.

Depending on where you live, if you are outside in the middle of a cold January, you may definitely want to wear a hat on National Hat Day!

 

NATIONAL HAT DAY HISTORY

Since at least 1983, National Hat Day has been observed in libraries, schools, and museums across the country. They invited students and patrons to wear their favorite hats or hats of their occupation. People of all ages show up in pirate hats and football helmets. Patrol officers, postal workers, restaurant servicers also wear their hats to various events.

 And it's also...............

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on the third Monday in January.  Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Hundreds of streets in the U.S. have been renamed in his honor.

A gifted and friendly student, King attended Morehouse College where he earned a BA in sociology. Combining a passion for racial equality with a rediscovered spirituality, King then attended Crozer Theological Seminary following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps earning a Bachelors of Divinity.

Shortly after he completed his Ph.D. in theology at Boston University in 1955 a 42-year-old Rosa Parks (See Rosa Parks Day which is observed December 1) refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. The opportunity for the NAACP to bring their civil rights efforts to the forefront was before them, and King was chosen to lead the successful city-wide boycott of the Montgomery transit system.

Just over a year later, King along with over 60 other ministers and activists founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Together they coordinated non-violent protests and gave a voice to the young civil rights movement.

Through the next twelve years, King would be influential in organizing marches, sit-ins and political rallies for civil rights. During a 1963 March on Washington, D.C. for Jobs and Freedom, King spoke before more than 200,000 regarding the challenges African Americans face. His “I Have a Dream” speech has gone down in many history books as one of the greatest speeches ever given. Brutally honest, a call to action and a vision of hope, King’s speech resonated throughout the nation.

In early 1964, during a march outside Selma when 1,500 men and women were met by a wall of state troopers, King lead the marchers in prayer successfully avoiding any confrontation with authorities. On July 2, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. That same year, King became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his unswerving work in the Civil Rights Movement.

In early 1965, Selma, Alabama became the center of the Civil Rights movement when new voting rights legislation was introduced in Congress that would ban literacy tests, mandate federal oversight where tests were administered and would give the U.S. attorney general the duty of challenging the use of poll taxes for state and local elections. Televised violence in February of that year resulted in the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson. King’s presence and President Johnson’s support of the marchers helped bring peace. Throughout the next month, marchers continued between Selma and Montgomery. Congress Passed the Voting Rights Act in August of that year.

Author, speaker, father, theologian, activist, King was assassinated by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennesee. There in support of a sanitation workers’ strike, King and other SCLC members were staying at the Lorraine Motel when Ray’s bullet would strike King on the balcony.  Riots and violence would follow and President Johnson would call for peace, referring to King as the “apostle of nonviolence.”

HISTORY

While President Ronald Reagan signed the established into law in 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was first observed as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986.