January 17, 2015

Daily Holidays - January 17

Hot Buttered Rum Day This cocktail was born when American colonists began adding molasses and butter to their hot toddies. Today, brown sugar often fills in for the molasses.

Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Bourbon (with Nutmeg Butter)
Nee's Hot Buttered Rum Cake
Hot Buttered Rum Crescents
Tropical Hot Buttered Rum Sauce
Celebration Cake with Hot Buttered Whiskey Glaze
http://www.food.com/food-holidays/hot-buttered-rum-day-0117


Cable Car Day On this very date in 1871, the first cable car railway patent was bestowed upon Andrew Smith Hallidie. Legend has it that Hallidie invented the cable car after he saw a horse-drawn streetcar slip and fall on San Francisco’s steep roadways (unfortunately resulting in the death of 5 horses). http://gondolaproject.com/2012/01/17/happy-cable-car-day/

Hot Heads Chili Days Hot Head’s Chili Day’s (17-18) – I searched everywhere, and other than finding the name of this day on the list of bizarre holidays, I don’t know why, when it started or what the originator intended. But I do know that it sounds like it could be a great day for testing the stamina of your taste buds and trying out some hot chili’s! I can handle some hot stuff, but I’m a bit of a heat wimp when it comes to the big time heat. I have a jar of salsa with ghost peppers in it hanging out in the pantry. I’m afraid . . . very afraid. What’s the hottest pepper YOU can handle? http://www.celebrateeverydayblog.com/?p=547

Kid Inventors' Day Those of us who have children, or have ever spent any time around them, know that kids are doggone smart. What many of us might NOT know is that some of our most common and everyday household items were invented by kids! I know! I was surprised too! Today is a day to recognize the accomplishments of these amazing kids – and appreciate the cool stuff they have created for us.

* At the age of 15, Louis Braille invented Braille, an alphabet for the blind that uses a system of raised dots.

* 15-year-old Chester Greenwood invented the earmuffs in 1873 to keep his ears warm while ice skating.

* In 1930, 16-year-old George Nissen, a member of his high school gymnastics and diving teams, invented the trampoline in his parent’s garage. http://www.celebrateeverydayblog.com/?p=547

Popeye Day On this day in 1929, Popeye, the Sailor Man, renowned comic-strip character, first appeared in print. The Victoria Advocate is credited as the first newspaper in the nation to run Elzie Crisler Segar's comic strip, originally called "Thimble Theatre," which starred the spinach-eating hero. Segar (1894-1938) was born in Chester, Illinois, and worked as a moving-picture machine operator, a house painter, and a photographer before his first cartoon effort was rejected by a St. Louis paper. Segar became a popular cartoonist in the 1920s. Popeye was probably inspired by Frank "Rocky" Feigle of Segar's hometown. By 1932 Popeye was the undisputed star of "Thimble Theatre," as evidenced in fan mail, toys, games, novelties, and jokes. Segar himself called the Victoria Advocate Popeye's "hometown." In gratitude he contributed a special cartoon for the Advocate's historic 1934 anniversary issue. Speaking to the newspaper's editor through Popeye, Segar wrote, "Please assept me hearties bes' wishes an' felitcitations on account of yer paper's 88th Anniversity....Victoria is me ol' home town on account of tha's where I got born'd at." Crystal City, Texas, also claims a special relationship to Popeye. The spinach industry credited Popeye and Segar with the 33 percent increase in spinach consumption from 1931 to 1936, and in 1937 Crystal City, the "Spinach Capital of the World," erected a statue to honor Segar and his sailor. http://www.tshaonline.org/day-by-day/30992

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January 16, 2015

Daily Holidays - January 16

National Fig Newton Day Newtons are a Nabisco trademarked version of the fig roll, a pastry filled with fig paste. Their distinctive shape is a characteristic that has been adopted by many competitors including generic fig bars sold in many markets. They are produced by an extrusion process. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtons_(cookie)

International Hot &
 Spicy Food Day Just about every day is National Some-Kind-of-Yummy-Food Day, and most of them we kind of shrug at. (Plum Pudding Day on February 12? Eh.) But today is International Hot and Spicy Food Day, and that’s a concept we can get behind. Not that you need a special reason to eat a big helping of passage-clearing, eye-watering, fire-breathing, chile-laced grub, but this is great belly-warming food to battle against the cold (and, well, your cold). We’ve rounded up 15 of our hottest recipes, from spicy pineapple to Sichuan favorite Mapo Tofu. Just make sure you grab a beer to quell the spice–you don’t want your mouth to be on fire for too long. http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/article/15-hot-recipes-for-international-hot-and-spicy-food-day

Appreciate A Dragon Day https://www.facebook.com/events/252228084817744/

Nothing Day Nothing Day is an "un-event" proposed in 1972 by columnist Harold Pullman Coffin and observed annually on January 16 since 1973, when it was added to Chase's Calendar of Events. It is not actually a "National Holiday," as that requires an act of Congress. [1] [2] [3] Its purpose is:
to provide Americans with one National day when they can just sit without celebrating, observing or honoring anything. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Nothing_Day

Religious Freedom Day Religious Freedom Day
Each year, the President declares January 16th to be Religious Freedom Day, and calls upon Americans to "observe this day through appropriate events and activities in homes, schools, and places of worship." The day is the anniversary of the passage, in 1786, of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. We encourage schools to recognize Religious Freedom Day during the school week leading up to January 16. http://religiousfreedomday.com

January 15, 2015

Teamsters Union announces agreement to end US oversight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Teamsters Union and the Justice Department announced Wednesday they have reached an agreement to end the government's 25-year anti-corruption oversight of the 1.4-million member union.

Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, joined with the Teamsters in asking a federal judge to terminate the consent order that had been in place since March 1989.

Teamsters President James P. Hoffa called it "a historic day" for the union. He said the union could "finally say that corrupt elements have been driven from the Teamsters" and that government oversight could come to an end.

Bharara said in a statement from New York City that the proposed agreement recognizes "the significant progress that has been made in ridding the International Brotherhood of Teamsters of the influence of organized crime and corruption."

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/b599ae7a32ec4d11b459077fa0f87538/teamsters-union-announces-agreement-end-us-oversight

January 15, 2015

How a sexual predator operated under the radar at Ft. Leonard Wood

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. • A government investigation into how an Army drill sergeant was able to prey on several female trainees finds numerous lapses in reporting and protocol up and down the chain of command.

In September, military police Staff Sgt. Angel Sanchez, 30, was found guilty on a long list of egregious claims against him, such as forcing sexual favors from young trainees.

Even before his court martial, Sanchez admitted to having sex with three subordinates. He was then found guilty of incidents involving five more women, in what one prosecutor called an effort to fulfill “his own pornographic fantasy.”

Sanchez operated under the radar on post here in south-central Missouri during an era when sex harassment prevention has been hammered home with the repetition of a training drill. There are frequent briefings. A banner on a chow hall wall says: “Speak up! Silence is deafening.”

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/how-a-sexual-predator-operated-under-the-radar-at-ft/article_307d5184-fe2f-56e5-9baa-9a77438c897d.html

January 15, 2015

Daily Holidays - January 15

Strawberry Ice Cream Day No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream
Velvety ice cream meets the sweet, juiciness of strawberries in this frozen summer treat. Serve it in ice-cream sundae glasses for a parlor-perfect presentation http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/homemade-ice-cream-recipes/strawberry-ice-cream

Humanitarian Day Humanitarian Day is the first of three Emancipation Days of Respect that honor Martin Luther King, Jr., and are dedicated to promoting unity, respect and remembrance for those who've struggled and sacrificed to end segregation. This first holiday honors the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by observing his birthday on January 15th, 1929. People should wear white on this day to show respect and remembrance of those who helped to bring down the laws of racial segregation in America. typedia.com/Humanitarian_Day

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January 14, 2015

Daily Holidays - January 14

National Hot Pastrami
 Sandwich Day Pastrami was introduced to the U.S. in the early 20th century by Romanian Jews. Today, the seasoned and smoked meat lives on in classic deli sandwiches.

Hot Pastrami Baked Sandwiches
Baked Reuben Dip
Grilled Reuben Sandwich
Hot Pastrami Sandwich
Jumbo Reuben Loaf
Italian Country Sandwich
http://www.food.com/food-holidays/hot-pastrami-day-0114

International Kite Day Every year, Gujarat celebrates more than 2,000 festivals. The International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) is regarded as one of the biggest festivals celebrated.[1] Months before the festival, homes in Gujarat begin to manufacture kites for the festival.

The festival of Uttarayan marks the day when winter begins to turn into summer, according to the Indian calendar. It is the sign for farmers that the sun is back and that harvest season is approaching which is called Makar Sankranti. This day is considered to be one of the most important harvest day in India. Many cities in Gujarat organize kite competition between their citizens where the people all compete with each other. In this region of Gujarat and many other states, Uttarayan is such a huge celebration that it has become a public holiday in India for two days.[2] During the festival, local food such as Undhiyu (a mixed vegetable including yam and beans), sesame seed brittle and Jalebi is served to the crowds.[3][4] Days before the festival, the market is filled with participants buying their supplies. In 2012, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat mentioned that the International Kite Festival in Gujarat was attempting to enter the Guinness World Records book due to the participation of 42 countries in it that year.[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Kite_Festival_in_Gujarat_–_Uttarayan

Dress Up Your Pet Day Fashionable Festivities ...
January 14 marks National Dress Up Your Pet Day. While it may not be a very well-known holiday, we here at petMD would like to offer up ten reasons why pet owners should indulge in this most festive day. http://www.petmd.com/dog/slideshows/training/top-ten-reasons-to-dress-up-your-pet

Organize Your Home Day Is clutter driving you crazy? An organized lifestyle can mean efficiency in your day and a more relaxing time while at home. Your home will look cleaner and you will find that you have more space which is easier to use and enjoy. Follow the tips below to begin organizing your home. http://www.wikihow.com/Organize-Your-Home

Ratification Day On this day in 1784, the Continental Congress ratifies the Second Treaty of Paris, ending the War for Independence.

In the document, which was known as the Second Treaty of Paris because the Treaty of Paris was also the name of the agreement that had ended the Seven Years' War in 1763, Britain officially agreed to recognize the independence of its 13 former colonies as the new United States of America.

In addition, the treaty settled the boundaries between the United States and what remained of British North America. U.S. fishermen won the right to fish in the Grand Banks, off the Newfoundland coast, and in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Both sides agreed to ensure payment to creditors in the other nation of debts incurred during the war and to release all prisoners of war. The United States promised to return land confiscated during the war to its British owners, to stop any further confiscation of British property and to honor the property left by the British army on U.S. shores, including Negroes or slaves. Both countries assumed perpetual rights to access the Mississippi River. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-congress-ratifies-the-treaty-of-paris

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January 13, 2015

Daily Holidays -January 13

National Peach Melba Day Five Food Finds about Peach Melba

Peach Melba a classic dessert. A dish of peaches served with vanilla ice cream, raspberries & sauce.
Melba toast & Peach Melba are indeed related.
The dessert was created to celebrate famous & rather slender opera singer, Nellie Melba in 1892.
It is said when she gained weight in her later career the same chef created a thin baked toast for her diet, Melba toast.
Other versions of this dessert use pears, apricots, or strawberries instead of peaches and / or use raspberry sauce or melted red currant jelly instead of raspberry purée. http://foodimentary.com/2014/01/13/january-13-is-national-peach-melba-day/

Make Your Dream Come True Day

National Poetry at Work Day Though it's yet to really catch on nationwide, we say any excuse to get people reading, writing and reciting poetry works for us. Check out their infographic below, and their handy Poetry at Work Survival Kit. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/15/its-poetry-at-work-day_n_2479493.html

Public Radio Broadcasting Day On January 13, 1910, the first public radio broadcast was an experimental transmission of a live Metropolitan Opera House performance of several famous opera singers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birth_of_public_radio_broadcasting

Rubber Duckie Day National Rubber Ducky Day is annually celebrated on January 13. Rubber ducks have been around since the late 1800s, but it was Ernie on Sesame Street and his wonderful Rubber Ducky song that brought the bath toy into millions of viewer’s hearts. http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrate-national-rubber-ducky-day-on-january-13

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January 12, 2015

Daily Holidays -January 12

Curried Chicken Day

Curried Chicken is a chicken dish that has been cooked with the primary ingredients of curry – coriander, cumin and turmeric, plus other ingredients. It is best served with hot rice and fresh naan bread.
Five fun facts:
The word “curry” is an anglicized version of a Tamil word “kari” – a dish cooked with spices.
Curry powder is really “garam masala” -a blend of spices.
To make a hot curry mild, all you need to do is add coconut milk when it’s cooking.
The concept of curry originated in India, but there are many different variations from all over the world.
Curcumin, the yellow pigment in curry powder is being seriously looked at by scientists as a tool that fights Alzheimer’s Disease.
Some curried chicken recipes:
Curried Chicken and Rice Soup
Curried Chicken Salad Canapes
Curried Chicken with Fresh and Dried Cranberries
Curried Chicken Soup
Curried Orange Chicken

For more chicken recipes click here.

http://www.joyofkosher.com/2012/01/national-curried-chicken-day/

National Clean Off Your Desk Day Happy National Clean Off Your Desk Day! It doesn’t matter if you have five-minutes to clean your desk or five-hours, our team at Innovatively Organized has compiled five ways you can celebrate this productive holiday.

Clean & dust your desk - When you take a moment to think about everything that comes in contact with your desk, it’s surprising we don’t disinfect & dust it more often. Here is a quick how-to for cleaning your desk.
Control the cord chaos - We live in a world where cords seem to be coming out of our ears. Take a few minutes to purge cords you no longer use and tidy the cords that are permanently plugged in around your workspace. Read more tips on organizing your cords and cables here.
Place items you use most within easy reach - Create a semi-circle around you when seated at your desk to use optimal space. Take into account whether you are left or right handed and be sure to make use of vertical space by installing shelves and bulletin boards on the walls around your desk. http://innovativelyorganized.com/blog/clean-your-desk-day/

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January 11, 2015

Daily Holidays -January 11

Milk Day

Hot Toddy Day The history of hot toddies is as murky as the libation itself, but folks have always considered it equal parts cocktail and restorative.

Hot Whiskey Toddy
Apple & Tea Hot Toddies
Hot Lemon Rum Toddy
Hot Cranberry Toddy
Amaretto Coffee
Kahlua Hot Chocolate
Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes
http://www.food.com/food-holidays/hot-toddy-day-0111

Cigarettes Are Hazardous To Your Health Day Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the United States was a landmark report published on January 11, 1964 by the Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health, chaired by then-Surgeon General of the United States Luther Terry regarding the negative health effects of smoking.[1] Although it was not the first such declaration, or the first declaration by an official of the United States of America, it is notable for being arguably the most famous, and certainly had lasting and widespread effects on the tobacco industry and on the worldwide perception of smoking. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_and_Health:_Report_of_the_Advisory_Committee_to_the_Surgeon_General_of_the_United_States

Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day January 11 has been designated by President Obama as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. In commemoration of this day in Vermont, a resolution will be introduced on the House and Senate floors of the State Legislature by Sen. Dick Sears and Rep. Kesha Ram, as well as in the Legislative Council.

Human trafficking is the second-largest criminal industry in the world. The number of human beings estimated to be enslaved today has reached over 27 million worldwide, the highest in recorded history. The number of prostituted children who are United States' citizens has been estimated at between 100,000 and 300, Human trafficking is the second-largest and fastest-growing criminal industry in the world today.

Bleak as this sounds, great strides are being made internationally and nationally. Vermont's new anti-trafficking legislation has resulted in new partnerships, a round of trainings, a tri-state training conference, and the development of a statewide human trafficking protocol for law enforcement and service providers. The Polaris Project has given Vermont's law (Act 55) its highest rating for its strong anti-trafficking legal framework. To read this report, go to the Polaris Project's State Ratings Report for Vermont:

http://www.ccvs.state.vt.us/content/polaris-project-anti-human-trafficki...

No Pants Subway Ride Day

Stephen Foster Day

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January 10, 2015

Daily Holidays -January 10

Bittersweet Chocolate Day Many Europeans found the frothy, bitter chocolate drinks they picked up from Aztecs unappealing. Once they added cane sugar, a worldwide chocolate craze was born.

Bittersweet Chocolate Brownies
Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili
Basic French Silk Pie
Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet
Ultra-Rich Hot Chocolate
Shotts Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake
Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes
http://www.food.com/food-holidays/bittersweet-chocolate-day-0110

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day Celebrate National Cut Your Energy Costs Day: 20 tips to save energy & money http://www.examiner.com/article/celebrate-national-cut-your-energy-costs-day-20-tips-to-save-energy-money

League of Nations Day On January 10, 1920, the League of Nations formally comes into being when the Covenant of the League of Nations, ratified by 42 nations in 1919, takes effect.

In 1914, a political assassination in Sarajevo set off a chain of events that led to the outbreak of the most costly war ever fought to that date. As more and more young men were sent down into the trenches, influential voices in the United States and Britain began calling for the establishment of a permanent international body to maintain peace in the postwar world. President Woodrow Wilson became a vocal advocate of this concept, and in 1918 he included a sketch of the international body in his 14-point proposal to end the war.

In November 1918, the Central Powers agreed to an armistice to halt the killing in World War I. Two months later, the Allies met with conquered Germany and Austria-Hungary at Versailles to hammer out formal peace terms. President Wilson urged a just and lasting peace, but England and France disagreed, forcing harsh war reparations on their former enemies. The League of Nations was approved, however, and in the summer of 1919 Wilson presented the Treaty of Versailles and the Covenant of the League of Nations to the U.S. Senate for ratification. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/league-of-nations-instituted

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