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Thursday 26 May 2016

Blueberry Cheesecake Day



“Each year on May 26, people across the United States, celebrate and enjoy National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. Cheesecake is a sweet dessert that is a mixture of soft fresh cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs and sugar on a crust made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry or sponge cake. Cheesecakes can be prepared baked or unbaked and are often served topped with fruit, chocolate or whipped cream.  There are many flavors in which cheesecakes can be prepared however this day honors the Blueberry Cheesecake.

And

World Lindy Hop Day



The Lindy hop is an American dance that evolved in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s and 1930s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time.

It was very popular during the Swing era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston.

It is frequently described as a jazz dance and is a member of the swing dance family. In its development, the Lindy hop combined elements of both partnered and solo dancing by using the movements and improvisation of black dances along with the formal eight- count structure of European partner dances.

This is most clearly illustrated in the Lindy's basic step, the swingout. In this step's open position, each dancer is generally connected hand-to-hand; in its closed position, men and women are connected as though in an embrace.

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MAY 27 – NATIONAL CELLOPHANE TAPE DAY – NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY – NATIONAL DON’T FRY DAY – NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS DAY


NATIONAL CELLOPHANE TAPE DAY
Observed annually on May 27th is National Cellophane Tape Day. It is hard to imagine where we would be without this invention. How would we wrap our Christmas and birthday gifts?

This common household and office item, which is also known as invisible tape or Scotch Tape, was invented by Richard Gurley Drew (June 22, 1899 – December 14, 1980). Drew joined the 3M Company in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1920, first inventing the masking tape in 1926, followed by the invention of the cellophane tape in 1930.

Originally designed to seal Cellophane packages sold in grocers and bakeries, the new adhesive missed its mark. By the time all its drawbacks were resolved, DuPont introduced heat-sealed cellophane.

Regardless, with a resounding endorsement from customers, 3M found a market in both the home and the office.


NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY
May 27 calls for warm weather and sunshine so we can recognize National Grape Popsicle Day.

In San Francisco, California, in 1905, 11-yr-old Frank Epperson was outside on his porch, mixing water with a white powdered flavoring to make soda. Upon going inside, he left it there on the porch with the stirring stick still in it. That night the temperature reached a record low and the following morning, Frank discovered the drink had frozen to the stick.

Years later, in 1922, Epperson introduced his treat at a fireman’s ball where it was a huge success. Then in 1923, he made and sold his frozen treat-on-a-stick at an amusement park in Alameda, California. Epperson applied for a patent in 1924 for his frozen confectionery, which he called “Epsicle” ice pop. He then renamed it “Popsicle“.

Popsicles are one of summertime’s favorite treats for kids of all ages. National Grape Popsicle Day honors one of the most popular flavors!






NATIONAL DON’T FRY DAY
Each year on the Friday before Memorial Day, it is National Don’t Fry Day. The goal of National Don’t Fry Day is to raise awareness of all the risks of overexposure to the sun. It is important for everyone to remember to use sun protection and sun safety practices.

Unfortunately, skin cancer is increasing in the United States, and the American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies every hour from skin cancer. The risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin increases as we spend more time enjoying the outdoors now that warmer weather is upon us. We need to take precautions when we are outside in the sun. Using a good sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are a few ways to get started with sun safety.

Skin cancer is curable if it is found early. Be aware of changes on your skin with growths and in moles. See your doctor if you have any concerns. Be safe!

For more information see: http://skincancerprevention.org/programs/dont-fry-day

HOW TO OBSERVE

Use #Don’tFryDay to post on social media.

HISTORY

National Don’t Fry Day was created by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention.




NATIONAL HEAT AWARENESS DAY
National Heat Awareness Day is observed each year on the last Friday in May. Resulting in numerous fatalities each year, heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States.

1980 heat wave claimed 1,250 lives
1995 heat wave claimed more than 700 lives in Chicago (the deadliest weather event in Chicago history)
2003 August, record heat wave in Europe claimed an estimated 50,000 lives
Most American summers see heat waves in one or more parts of the United States. Some regions of the country have both high temperatures and high humidity. However, some of the worst heat waves have been dry.

The following advisories may be issued from the National Weather Service:

Excessive Heat Outlooks
Excessive Heat Watches
Excessive Heat Warning/Advisories
Take these precautions when heat advisories are issued: stay hydrated (drink lots of water), avoid alcohol, caffeine drinks and extra sugar, avoid over exertion and find a cool place to stay in.

http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/2016/...eness-day/

Full story at link above. I am sorry I am terrible at this. But, in honor of our Ice Wizard, I shall take this opportunity to allow our Ice to have a morning off.

Thank you Dear one for all you do for me

Saturday 28 May 2016

Infidelity Speaks Awareness Day



Cheating on your partner is not the exciting experience it’s presented as in the movies, even if it may seem so at first. Infidelity destroys relationships, usually making it impossible for the person cheated on to ever trust the cheater with his or her heart again.

It tears parents away from their children, leaving the latter feeling betrayed, deserted and undeserving of attention and love.

Cheating can also become something of an addiction, causing the cheater to continue to ruin one relationship after another with his or her infidelity and never find true happiness.

Still, despite all of these terrible consequences and many more, millions of people the world over continue to cheat on their significant others each year. Infidelity

SPeaKS Awareness day was created to help people understand just how badly infidelity affects all of those involved.

Learn More Here



And



International Amnesty Day



Amnesty International (commonly known as Amnesty and AI) is a non-governmental organisation focused on human rights with over 7 million members and supporters around the world.

The stated objective of the organisation is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."

Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961, following the publication of the article "The Forgotten Prisoners" in The Observer 28 May 1961, by the lawyer Peter Benenson.

Amnesty draws attention to human rights abuses and campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards. It works to mobilise public opinion to put pressure on governments that let abuse take place.

The organisation was awarded the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize for its "campaign against torture," and the United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights in 1978.

In the field of international human rights organisations, Amnesty has the longest history and broadest name recognition, and is believed by many to set standards for the movement as a whole

Both great subjects. Only the Ice Man can do this thread justice.

(05-28-2016, 11:59 AM)Charon Wrote: [ -> ]Both great subjects.  Only the Ice Man can do this thread justice.

Ice has a good thread here I so agree....Charon.

I need to make it a regular stop as I must admit I don't get here everyday but I do catch up....

Thanks Ice ----for this thread and keeping it evergreen 

Sunday 29 May 2016

Indianapolis 500



Indianapolis Motor Speedway is open for business and the historic 100th Indianapolis 500 looms.

Pinch yourself! And now, while you’re stuck in a car, standing in line or waiting for the action to start at the track, here’s some stuff to keep you gainfully occupied.

First, some perspective.

You are part of a record crowd. Hulman Motorsports CEO Mark Miles, the head of IndyCar's parent company, did some math: The crowd of 350,000 expected today is as big as the populations of South Bend and Fort Wayne combined. And it’s more people than attended the last four Super Bowls combined.

You are part of a proud Indiana tradition.

The legendary A.J. Foyt puts it like this: “There are a bunch of beautiful racetracks all over the country, but let’s be honest, everyone has one favorite. Tradition is something you just can’t buy.”

You may have to deal with a little adversity — heat and maybe some rain. The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny day with a high near 83, and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m.

According to the Speedway, there have been three complete rainouts on the scheduled race day — in 1915, 1986 and 1997. The worst was ’86: Rained out two days in a row, the race was run the next weekend. Numerous other races were shortened by rain. Officials can end the race and declare the results official if half of the distance has been run —101 of Indy’s 200 laps.

Speedway schedule

6 a.m.: Gates open
6 a.m.-noon: Ticket office open
8-9:15 a.m.: Parade of Bands
8-10 a.m.: Borg-Warner trophy march to the bricks
8:30-10 a.m.: Celebrity red carpet, Pagoda Plaza
9:45 a.m.: 500 Festival princess lap
10:06 a.m.: "On The Banks of the Wabash" performed by Purdue University band
10:29 a.m.: Green flag delivered to Turn 1 by IU Health helicopter
10:40 a.m.: Former Indy 500 champion laps
10:57 a.m.: Historic race car laps
11:07 a.m.: Military Silverado laps
11:35 a.m.: Driver introductions
11:43 a.m.: Pearl Harbor veteran salute
11:47 a.m.: "America the Beautiful," performed by military trio with Purdue band
11:49 a.m.: Military speech
11:55 a.m.: Presentation of colors
11:56 a.m.: Invocation, Archbishop of Indianapolis
11:57 a.m.: "Taps"
11:57 a.m.: "God Bless America," performed by Indianapolis Children's Choir
Noon: "National anthem," performed by Darius Rucker [Hootie and the Blowfish]
12:02 p.m.: Military flyover
12:05 p.m.: "Drivers To Your Cars," Florence Henderson
12:12 p.m.: "(Back Home Again in) Indiana," performed by Josh Kaufman and Indianapolis Children's Choir
12:15 p.m.: "Drivers Start Your Engines"
12:19 p.m.: 100th Indy 500, 200 Laps
6 p.m.: Gates close


And

Paper Clip Day



Do you have a paperclip???



National Paperclip Day is celebrated each year on May 29.

Yes, even the paperclip has its own day of honor. Today is about that well-known piece of curved wire that keeps our papers together and helps keep us organized.

I know that daily, I used many. Some days I will use 20 or more, and often times some items will get 2 paper clips ~ one big and one small. I like the ones that come in colors, nice to be able to color code some things when needed or wanted!

However there are much earlier claims to invention of the paperclip, according to the Early Office Museum, the first patent for a “bent wire paper clip” was presented to Samuel B. Fay in the United States in 1867.

The original intention of Fay’s clip was to attach tickets to fabric, however the patent recognized that it could also be used to attach papers together.

Along with Fay’s patent, there were as many as 50 others that received patents for similar designs prior to 1899. So many had the idea and thought, and millions of paper clips later we are more organized, or so we like to think!

Today, paperclips come in various sizes, shapes and colors and can make your paperwork look more fun and lively. Paperclips are not just for holding papers together, there are many other things that you can do with them! A rainbow of colors, shapes and sizes a paperclip is not only used in the office but it can be found in most desks, junk drawers from home to school.

Thank you, Ice.

Thank you Ice for such an interesting thread. I enjoy it very much.

Monday 30 May 2016

Memorial Day



Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces.

The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois, established it as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the Union war dead with flowers.

By the 20th century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions, celebrated on different days, had merged, and Memorial Day eventually extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.

It typically marks the start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

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