<> Tomorrow's food holidays(s):
* 'National Apple Betty / Apple Brown Betty Day'.
- From Wikipedia (Brown Betty (dessert)):
'A Brown Betty is a traditional American dessert made from fruit (usually
apple, but also berries or pears) and sweetened crumbs. Similar to a
cobbler or apple crisp, the fruit is baked and in this case the sweetened
crumbs are in layers between the fruit. It is usually served with lemon
sauce or whipped cream.
The dish was first mentioned in print in 1864. A recipe from 1877 uses
apple sauce and cracker crumbs.
Apple Brown Betty was one of the favorite desserts of Ronald and Nancy
Reagan in the White House'.
[The Hankster says] I have my tall glass of cold milk, Just waiting for Betty.
* 'National Pumpkin Seed Day'. . First Wednesday in October, by Super Seedz
Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds .
- From Wikipedia (Pepita):
'Pepita (from Mexican Spanish: pepita de calabaza, little seed of squash)
is a Spanish culinary term for the pumpkin seed, the edible seed of a
pumpkin or other cultivar of squash (genus Cucurbita). The seeds are
typically rather flat and asymmetrically oval, and light green in color and
may have a white outer hull. Some cultivars are hulless, and are grown only
for their seed. The seeds are nutrient-rich, with especially high content
of protein, dietary fiber and numerous micronutrients. The word can refer
either to the hulled kernel or unhulled whole seed, and most commonly
refers to the roasted end product.
Pumpkin seeds are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine and are also
roasted and served as a snack. Marinated and roasted, they are an autumn
seasonal snack in the United States, as well as a commercially produced and
distributed packaged snack, like sunflower seeds, available year-round.
Pepitas are known by their Spanish name (usually shortened), and typically
salted and sometimes spiced after roasting (and today also available as a
packaged product), in Mexico and other Latin American countries, in the
American Southwest, and in speciality and Mexican food stores'.
[The Hankster says] Like a big sunflower seed. Good.
* 'National Kale Day'. . First Wednesday in October.
- From Wikipedia (Kale):
'Kale or leaf cabbage is a group of vegetable cultivars within the plant
species Brassica oleracea. They have green or purple leaves, in which the
central leaves do not form a head (as opposed to headed cabbages). Kales
are considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms of
Brassica oleracea.
Until the end of the Middle Ages, kale was one of the most common green
vegetables in Europe. Curly-leaved varieties of cabbage already existed
along with flat-leaved varieties in Greece in the fourth century BC. These
forms, which were referred to by the Romans as Sabellian kale, are
considered to be the ancestors of modern kales. Russian kale was introduced
into Canada (and then into the U.S.) by Russian traders in the 19th
century.
During World War II, the cultivation of kale in the U.K. was encouraged by
the Dig for Victory campaign. The vegetable was easy to grow and provided
important nutrients to supplement those missing from a normal diet because
of rationing. In a 100 gram serving, raw kale provides 49 calories and is a
rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) of vitamin A, vitamin C,
vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, and manganese. Kale is a good source of
thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, vitamin E and several dietary
minerals, including iron, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.
Boiling raw kale diminishes these nutrient contents, with the exception of
vitamin K.
Kale is a source of the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin (tables).
Kale, as with broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, contains
glucosinolate compounds which contribute to formation of sulforaphane.
Boiling decreases the level of sulforaphane, whereas steaming, microwaving
or stir frying does not result in significant loss'.
[The Hankster says] I have my cornbread. Bring on the Kale.
<> Other holidays / celebrations
* 'National Do Something Nice Day'.
[The Hankster says] Why not. May do two people some good.
* 'Chic Spy Day'.
On the anniversary of the firs Bond movie in 1962.
[The Hankster says] I tried it, but could only make .007.
<> Awareness / Observances:
o Health
* 'World Cerebral Palsy Day '. First Wednesday in October.
- From Wikipedia (World Cerebral Palsy Day):
'World Cerebral Palsy Day is an social movement and a day to celebrate and
affirm the lives of the 17 million people living with cerebral palsy (CP).
The project was launched in 2012 by Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Australia) and
United Cerebral Palsy (USA). It is supported by over 350 CP service
organisations, universities, parent groups, research institutions, student
groups, schools and children's hospitals from 52 countries.
The first World CP Day campaign was called 'Change My World in 1 Minute'.
The project sought ideas from the global community of people with CP for
technologies and products that needed inventing - that had the potential to
'change the world' for people living with CP.
In 2012, more than 470 ideas were posted on the World CP Day website. Three
ideas were shortlisted and then the call went out to inventors. A research
team from the University of Virginia (USA) won the major prize. They
developed a prototype solar powered wheelchair which was an idea posted by
Alper Sirvan, a man with cerebral palsy in Turkey. The wheelchair prototype
was presented to Alper on World CP Day 2013.
In 2015, the campaign evolved into a social movement that targets the six
key issues that affect people with CP around the world, irrespective of
geographical, cultural and economic differences. The website provides tools
and resources for organisations to adapt and take action locally and, in
doing so, builds the global movement for change.
The 2016 date for the observance is October 5'.
- From Wikipedia (Cerebral palsy):
'Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear
in early childhood. Signs and symptoms vary among people. Often, symptoms
include poor coordination, stiff muscles, weak muscles, and tremors. There
may be problems with sensation, vision, hearing, swallowing, and speaking.
Often babies with cerebral palsy do not roll over, sit, crawl, or walk as
early as other children their age. Difficulty with the ability to think or
reason and seizures each occurs in about one third of people with CP. While
the symptoms may get more noticeable over the first few years of life, the
underlying problems do not worsen over time.
Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of
the brain that control movement, balance, and posture. Most often the
problems occur during pregnancy however, they may also occur during
childbirth, or shortly after birth. Often the cause is unknown. Risk
factors include preterm birth, being a twin, certain infections during
pregnancy such as toxoplasmosis or rubella, exposure to methylmercury
during pregnancy, a difficult delivery, and head trauma during the first
few years of life, among others. About 2% of cases are believed to be due
to an inherited genetic cause. A number of sub-types are classified based
on the specific problems present. For example, those with stiff muscles
have spastic cerebral palsy, those with poor coordination have ataxic
cerebral palsy, and those with writhing movements have athetoid cerebral
palsy. Diagnosis is based on the child's development over time. Blood tests
and medical imaging may be used to rule out other possible causes.
CP is partly preventable through immunization of the mother and efforts to
prevent head injuries in children such as through improved safety. There is
no cure for CP however, supportive treatments, medications, and surgery may
help many individuals. This may include physical therapy, occupational
therapy, and speech therapy. Medications such as diazepam, baclofen, and
botulinum toxin may help relax stiff muscles. Surgery may include
lengthening muscles and cutting overly active nerves. Often external braces
and other assistive technology are helpful. Some affected children can
achieve near normal adult lives with appropriate treatment. While
alternative medicines are frequently used there is no evidence to support
their use.
CP is the most common movement disorder in children. It occurs in about 2.1
per 1,000 live births. Cerebral palsy has been documented throughout
history with the first known descriptions occurring in the work of
Hippocrates in the 5th century BCE. Extensive study of the condition began
in the 19th century by William John Little, after whom spastic diplegia was
called Little disease William Osler first named it cerebral palsy from the
German zerebrale Kinderlähmung (cerebral child-paralysis). A number of
potential treatments are being examined, including stem cell therapy.
However, more research is required to determine if it is effective and
safe'.
o Other:
* 'International Day of No Prostitution'. Annually on October 5.
- From Wikipedia (International Day of No Prostitution):
'International Day of No Prostitution (IDNP) is an awareness day that was
first observed in 2002. Locations at which IDNP was observed in its
inaugural year included the San Francisco Bay Area of California, United
States and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The day is celebrated annually
on October 5 as a manner of opposing prostitution. In 2005, the University
of the Philippines Institute of Human Rights and the Asia-Pacific chapter
of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) organized an IDNP
event at which they discussed the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003.
In 2008, there was an IDNP candlelight vigil in Phoenix, Arizona. The vigil
took place again in 2010, and city leaders and former prostitutes were
among the participants. In 2010, CATW observed IDNP by opposing the
decision in Bedford v. Canada to strike down Canada's anti-prostitution
laws. A group of former human trafficking victims and sex workers in Canada
also opposed the striking down of these laws they picketed a courthouse in
downtown Toronto, Ontario in recognition of IDNP. Picketers included
Natasha Falle, Trisha Baptie, Bridget Perrier, Katarina MacLeod, and
Christine Barkhouse. In 2011, People Working Against Prostitution, an
organization in the Philippines, expressed their disappointment that the
Cagayan de Oro city council did not host any events in recognition of
IDNP'.
* 'World Teachers' Day'. A UNESCO day established in 1994.
- From Wikipedia (World Teachers' Day):
'World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates
teacher organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for
teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue
to be met by teachers'.
* 'Walk to School Day'. In the U.S.A. since 1997 on the first Wednesday in
October.
<> Historical events on October 5
* 'In 1921, The Baseball World Series (New York Giants vs. New York
Yankees) is broadcast on the radio for the first time. The Giants won 5
games to3 in a best 5 out of 9 series. .
- From Wikipedia: 'The much-anticipated 1921 World Series featured John
McGraw's New York Giants, dedicated practitioners of the dead-ball era's
inside game, and the New York Yankees, who relied on the power game
exemplified by Babe Ruth, who was coming off of what was arguably his best
year ever statistically. This was the first World Series appearance by the
Yankees, who have gone on to play in the Series a record 40 times. The 1921
Series was a closely contested matchup that ended on a double play
featuring a baserunning miscue'.
* 'In 1939, The song, I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now, was recorded by Perry
Como and the Ted Weem's Orchestra. .
- From Wikipedia: 'I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now is a popular song. The
music was written by Joseph E. Howard and Harold Orlob, the lyrics by Will
M. Hough and Frank R. Adams. The song was published in 1909. It was first
introduced in the 1909 musical The Prince Of Tonight.
The song is now considered a pop standard, recorded by many artists. The
same title was used in a 1947 movie I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now starring
June Haver and Mark Stevens about songwriter Joseph E. Howard'.
* 'In 1956, the movie 'The Ten Commandments' opens in the US. It starred
Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De
Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek.
- From Wikipedia: 'The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American biblical epic
film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, shot in VistaVision (color
by Technicolor), and released by Paramount Pictures. It dramatizes the
biblical story of the life of Moses, an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes
the deliverer of his real brethren, the enslaved Hebrews, and therefore
leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai, where he receives, from God, the Ten
Commandments. It stars Charlton Heston in the lead role, Yul Brynner as
Rameses, Anne Baxter as Nefretiri, Edward G. Robinson as Dathan, Yvonne De
Carlo as Sephora, Debra Paget as Lilia, and John Derek as Joshua and
features Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sethi, Nina Foch as Bithiah, Martha Scott
as Yoshebel, Judith Anderson as Memnet, and Vincent Price as Baka, among
others'.
* 'In 1962, The movie 'Dr. No', the first in the James Bond film series, is
released. It starred Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack
Lord. .
- From Wikipedia: 'Dr. No is a 1962 British spy film, starring Sean
Connery, with Ursula Andress and Joseph Wiseman, filmed in Jamaica and
England: it is the first James Bond film. Based on the 1958 novel of the
same name by Ian Fleming, it was adapted by Richard Maibaum, Johanna
Harwood, and Berkely Mather and was directed by Terence Young. The film was
produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli, a partnership that would
continue until 1975.
In the film, James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance
of a fellow British agent. The trail leads him to the underground base of
Dr. No, who is plotting to disrupt an early American space launch with a
radio beam weapon. Although the first of the Bond books to be made into a
film, Dr. No was not the first of Fleming's novels, Casino Royale being the
debut for the character the film makes a few references to threads from
earlier books. This film also introduced the criminal organisation SPECTRE,
which would also appear in six subsequent films.
Dr. No was produced on a low budget and was a financial success. While
critical reaction was mixed upon release, over time the film has gained a
reputation as one of the series' best instalments. The film was the first
of a successful series of 24 Bond films. Dr. No also launched a genre of
secret agent films that flourished in the 1960s. The film also spawned a
spin-off comic book and soundtrack album as part of its promotion and
marketing.
Many of the iconic aspects of a typical James Bond film were established in
Dr. No: the film begins with an introduction to the character through the
view of a gun barrel and a highly stylised main title sequence, both
created by Maurice Binder. Production designer Ken Adam established an
elaborate visual style that is one of the hallmarks of the film series'.
* 'In 1962, The Beatles first single, 'Love Me Do' backed with 'P.S. I Love
You', is released in the United Kingdom. .
- From Wikipedia: 'Love Me Do is the Beatles' first single, backed by P.S.
I Love You When the single was originally released in the United Kingdom on
5 October 1962, it peaked at No. 17 in 1982 it was re-promoted (not
re-issued, retaining the same catalogue number) and reached No. 4. In the
United States the single was a No. 1 hit in 1964. In 2013, recordings of
the song that were published in 1962 entered the public domain in Europe.
The song was written several years before it was recorded, and prior to the
existence of the group named the Beatles. The single features John Lennon's
prominent harmonica playing and duet vocals by him and Paul McCartney.
Three different recorded versions of the song by the Beatles have been
released, each with a different drummer'.
* 'In 1969, The TV show, Monty Python's Flying Circus, first airs on BBC
One. It starred Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle,
Terry Jones, Michael Palin, With, Carol Cleveland, Ian Davidson, Connie
Booth. It ran for 4 seasons for 45 ep. from October 5, 1969 – December 5,
1974.
- From Wikipedia: 'Monty Python’s Flying Circus (known during the final
series as just Monty Python) is a British sketch comedy series created by
the comedy group Monty Python and broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974.
The shows were composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour,
sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines. It also featured
animations by group member Terry Gilliam, often sequenced or merged with
live action. The first episode was recorded on 7 September and premiered on
5 October 1969 on BBC One, with 45 episodes airing over four series from
1969 to 1974, plus two episodes for German TV.
The show often targets the idiosyncrasies of British life, especially that
of professionals, and is at times politically charged. The members of Monty
Python were highly educated. Terry Jones and Michael Palin are Oxford
University graduates Eric Idle, John Cleese, and Graham Chapman attended
Cambridge University and American-born member Gilliam is an Occidental
College graduate. Their comedy is often pointedly intellectual, with
numerous erudite references to philosophers and literary figures. The
series followed and elaborated upon the style used by Spike Milligan in his
ground breaking series Q5, rather than the traditional sketch show format.
The team intended their humour to be impossible to categorise, and
succeeded so completely that the adjective Pythonesque was invented to
define it and, later, similar material.
The Pythons play the majority of the series characters themselves,
including the majority of the female characters, but occasionally they cast
an extra actor. Regular supporting cast members include Carol Cleveland
(referred to by the team as the unofficial Seventh Python), Connie Booth
(Cleese's first wife), series Producer Ian MacNaughton, Ian Davidson, Neil
Innes (in the fourth series), and Fred Tomlinson and the Fred Tomlinson
Singers (for musical numbers).
The series' theme tune is the first segment of John Philip Sousa's The
Liberty Bell, as played by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, and chosen
because it was in the public domain and thus could be used without charge'.
* 'In 1970, PBS, the Public Broadcasting Company, is founded. .
- From Wikipedia: 'The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American
public broadcaster and television program distributor. Headquartered in
Arlington, Virginia, PBS is an independently operated non-profit
organization and is the most prominent provider of television programs to
public television stations in the United States, distributing series such
as Keeping Up Appearances, BBC World News, NOVA scienceNOW, NOVA, Dragon
Tales, PBS NewsHour, Walking with Dinosaurs, Masterpiece, Nature, American
Masters, Frontline, and Antiques Roadshow.
Since the mid-2000s Roper polls commissioned by PBS have consistently
placed the service as the most-trusted national institution in the United
States. However, PBS is not responsible for all programming carried on
public television stations, a large proportion of which (including most
specials aired during pledge drives) come from third-party sources,
including member stations (such as WGBH, WETA-TV, WNET, WTTW National
Productions), American Public Television and independent producers. This
distinction is a frequent source of viewer confusion.
The service has more than 350 member television stations, many owned by
educational institutions or non-profit groups affiliated with a local
public school district, collegiate educational institution or by state
government-owned or -related entities. It also operates National Datacast
(NDI), a subsidiary which offers datacasting services via member stations,
and provides additional revenue for PBS and its member stations.
Founded by Hartford N. Gunn Jr., PBS began operations on October 5, 1970,
taking over many of the functions of its predecessor, National Educational
Television (NET), which later merged with Newark, New Jersey station WNDT
to form WNET. In 1973 it merged with Educational Television Stations.
Unlike the five major commercial broadcast television networks in the
United States, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and The CW – which compensate their
affiliate stations to carry their programs – PBS is not a network but a
program distributor that provides television content and related services
to its member stations. Each station is charged with the responsibility of
programming local content (often news, interview, cultural and public
affairs programs) for their individual market or state that supplements
content provided by PBS and other public television distributors'.
* 'In 1974, American David Kunst completed the first independently
verified journey around the world on foot. It took four years and 21 pairs
of shoes. He crossed four continents and walked 14,450 miles. .
- From Wikipedia: 'Dave Kunst (born July 16, 1939 in Caledonia, Minnesota)
is the first person independently verified to have traveled around the
earth. The walk was intended to be achieved along with his brother John,
but in the event John was shot and killed by bandits, and Dave wounded Dave
resumed and completed the walk with another brother, Peter. His walk was
officially stated to be 14,452 miles.
Kunst's walk may not have been the first circumnavigation by foot, in
particular Guinness World Records mentions George Matthew Schilling
(walked: 1897-1904), and Dumitru Dan circumnavigated the globe between
1910-1923, in a Touring Club de France contest'.
No. 1 song
Top movie
Monthly holiday / awareness days in October
Food
American Cheese Month
Apple Month
Corn Month
Go Hog Wild - Eat Country Ham
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Caramel Month
National Cookbook Month
National Popcorn Poppin' Month
National Pork Month
Pizza Month
Sausage Month
Spinach Lovers Month
Vegetarian Month
Health
AIDS Awareness Month
American Pharmacists Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Bullying Prevention Month
World Blindness Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Christmas Seal Campaign
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Eye Injury Prevention Month
Global ADHD Awareness Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Long Term Care Planning Month
National AIDS Awareness Month
National Audiology/Protect Your Hearing Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education and Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Down Syndrome Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Stop Bullying Month
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
World Menopause Month
Animal and Pet
Adopt A Dog Month
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Bat Appreciation Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
Wishbones for Pets Month
Other
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Children's Magazine Month
Class Reunion Month
Country Music Month
Employee Ownership Month
Energy Management is a Family Affair
Fair Trade Month
Financial Planning Month
German-American Heritage Month
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Strategic Planning Month
International Walk To School Month
Intergeneration Month
Learn To Bowl Month
National Arts and Humanities Month
National Chili Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Field Trip Month
National Kitchen and Bath Month
National Reading Group Month
National Roller Skating Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National Work and Family Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Self-Promotion Month
October is:
October origin (from Wikipedia): October is the tenth month of the year
in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with a
length of 31 days. The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October
retained its name (from the Greek meaning 'eight') after January
and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been
created by the Romans.
"
October is commonly associated with the season of autumn in the Northern
hemisphere and spring in the Southern hemisphere, where it is the seasonal
equivalent to April in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.
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