Weather ~ 10-22 ~ Picture of the Day ~ High-heels ~ Sesame Chicken Fingers ~ National Nut Day

  

Good 47º dark cloudy morning. 

Last night we had quite a lot of rain and then more rain on and off starting early this morning. 

 

Yesterday we topped at 75º.

 

10-22 police code for 'cancel'  or "forgetaboutit!"

 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

 

 

Interesting about high-heels.....

 

High-heeled shoes, also known as high heels, are a type of shoe with a raised heel. This design raises the heel of the wearer's foot higher off the ground than the wearer's toes. High heels can cause the wearer's legs to appear longer, make the wearer appear taller, and accentuate muscle tone in the wearer's legs.

 

There are many different types of heels, varying in colors, materials, style, and height. Heeled shoes have had significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them over the past 1,000 years, especially regarding gender in the West. In early 17th century Europe, high heels were a sign of masculinity and high social status, and at the end of the century, the trend had spread to women's fashion as well. By the 18th century, high-heeled shoes had bifurcated along gender lines, with men's heels being either riding or tall leather boots, and women's becoming more narrow and pointy (similar to modern heels). By the 20th century, narrow high heels represented femininity; however, a thick high heel was still sometimes socially acceptable for men. Until the 1950s, shoe heels were typically made of wood, but in recent years they have been made of a variety of materials including leather, suede, and plastic.

 

Wearing high heels is associated with health risks such as a greater risk of falls, musculoskeletal pain, the development of foot deformities and varicose veins.

 

Platformed footwear has a long history dating as far back as ancient Egypt, though it is unknown when the platforms made their first appearance. In ancient Egypt, wearing very thick soled sandals was an indication of upper class status. Butchers in ancient Egypt also elevated themselves by wearing platformed sandals to keep blood away from their feet.

 

The Persian cavalry wore Galesh, a kind of boot with heels, in order to ensure their feet stayed in the stirrups. Heeled shoes also kept Persian arrow-shooting riders, who stood up on galloping horses, safely on the horse. This utility of the heel for horseback riders has been preserved in the Western cowboy boot. Before the Industrial age, owning horses was an indicator of wealth, as their maintenance was both expensive and time-consuming. Thus, the wearing of heels traditionally implied the wearer had significant wealth. This practical use of the heel has set the standard for most horseback riding shoes throughout history and into the present day.

 

After the Great Schism in the 11th century, the Pope notably began wearing red-heeled shoes. In 12th-century India, a statue from the Ramappa Temple depicts an Indian woman's foot clad in a raised shoe. During the Medieval period in Europe, both men and women wore platform shoes (the women's variant being known as chopines) to raise themselves out of the trash and excrement filled streets.^[13] These heels reached a height of up to 30 inches in 1430. Venetian law later limited the height to three inches—but this regulation was widely ignored. At the end of the Elizabethan era, cavalier boots were introduced for riding. These originally had relatively low heels, but by the time of the English Civil War stacked heels of up to 2 inches were common. A 17th-century law in Massachusetts announced that women would be subjected to the same treatment as witches if they lured men into marriage via the use of high-heeled shoes.

 

^{If you want to read a lot more about high heels, go here:}

^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-heeled_shoe}

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Did you know that you could make your favorite crispy chicken fingers right in the microwave? Yep! With our recipe for Sesame Chicken Fingers you can enjoy crispy, crunchy fingers in just 10 minutes, no frying oil needed!

 

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips

 

1. Coat a microwave-safe 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In 2 separate shallow dishes, place flour and beaten egg. In a third shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, sesame seeds, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
3. Dip chicken into flour, then beaten egg, then bread crumb mixture, coating each side equally.
4. Place chicken strips in prepared baking dish and spray the tops with cooking spray.
5. Microwave at 80% power for 6 minutes, or until no pink remains and the juices run clear.

 

***Serve these with plum sauce or dipping sauce.

 

 

 

Historically this date......

1836 – Sam Houston is inaugurated as the first President of the Republic of Texas.

1879 – Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb (it lasted 13½ hours before burning out).

 

1934 – In East Liverpool, Ohio, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents shoot and kill notorious bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd.

1962 – Cuban Missile Crisis: US President John F. Kennedy, after internal counsel from Dwight D. Eisenhower, announces that American reconnaissance planes have discovered Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba, and that he has ordered a naval "quarantine" of the Communist nation.

1976 – Red Dye No. 4 is banned by the US Food and Drug Administration after it is discovered that it causes tumors in the bladders of dogs. The dye is still used in Canada.

1983 – Two correctional officers are killed by inmates at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois. The incident inspires the Supermax model of prisons.


... And births this date include....

1734 – Daniel Boone, American pioneer and hunter (d. 1820)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1903 – Curly Howard, American actor and comedian, member of the Three Stooges (d. 1952)

 

He died in San Gabriel and is buried in a cemetery in ELA.

1917 – Joan Fontaine, American actress (d. 2013)

Sad, a life long feud with her sister, Olivia de Havilland.

 

 

1938 – Christopher Lloyd, American actor

 

 

1942 – Annette Funicello, American actress (d. 2013)

 

 

 

1943 – Catherine Deneuve, French actress

 

 

1948 – Lynette Fromme, American attempted assassin of Gerald Ford

Such a creepy person and should NEVER have been paroled!!!

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22. This day is NOT about the neighbor that lives down the street or the crazy co-worker. It is a food holiday celebrating a healthy and nutritious snack.

Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and are a primary source of nutrients for both humans and wildlife.   Many of them are used in cooking, eaten raw, sprouted, or roasted as a snack food and pressed for oil that is used in cookery and cosmetics.

The fats found in nuts, for the most part, are unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated fats.

Many nuts are excellent sources of vitamins E and B2. They are also rich in protein, folate fiber, and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium.

Nuts are essential to animals, especially those in temperate climates, as they store acorns and other nuts during the autumn months to keep from starving during late fall, all winter, and early spring.

Several studies have shown that those who consume nuts regularly are less likely to suffer from coronary heart disease (CHD).  It was in 1993 that nuts were first linked to protection against CHD. Since that time, many clinical trials have found that consumption of various nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, can lower serum LDL cholesterol concentrations.

One study has shown that people who ate nuts lived two to three years longer than those who did not. Those who were consuming nuts may have been eating less junk food leading to a longer lifespan.

Nuts are healthiest in their raw form.

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.