"[The President] shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such meas-ures as he shall judge necessary and expedient."
-- Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on January 8, 1790 in New York City, which was the provisional U.S. capital city at the time. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson de-cided that delivering the address in person was too similar to what a king would do in a monarchy, so he submitted his address in writing, to be read by a clerk. This continued until 1913, when President Woodrow Wilson reinsti-tuted the practice of delivering it in person . The speech was actually referred to as "The President's Annual Message to Congress" up until 1934, when President Franklin D. Roose-velt used the phrase "State of the Union". Some interesting facts about the State of the Union Address: Calvin Coolidge's 1923 speech was the first to be broadcast on radio. Harry S Truman's 1947 address was the first to be broadcast on television. Lyndon Johnson's 1965 address was the first delivered at night. His 1968 was the first to be broadcast without a time limit imposed by television networks. Ronald Reagan was the only President to postpone the address (due to the Challenger shuttle disaster). Bill Clinton's 1997 address was the first broadcast live on the internet. Here are a few things you may not know about good old eggnog.
One cup of eggnog will provide you with almost 350 calories, of which 167 are from fat. Also included will be 34 grams of carbs and 19 grams of fats. But it has no sugar! So drink up! To reduce the risks associated with ingesting raw eggs (as traditional eggnog is made), be sure to purchase fresh eggs only, and clean the outer shell thoroughly. And if you're pregnant, you should pass on eggnog altogether, just in case. The word eggnog comes from an old English word meaning a small, carved wooden mug used to serve alcohol. Eggnog comes in both al-coholic and non-alcoholic versions, both being popular during the holidays. Alcoholic eggnog varies from country to country. In America, it is usually made with bourbon, while in Europe it is made with white wine. Eggnog became popular in the US in the early 18th century when it made its way across the Atlantic. There is no accurate information on the origin of the drink itself. Sales for eggnog taper off dra-matically after the New Year, suggesting that it is a holiday-based beverage, and not one that would have year-round appeal. The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday -- a day that strikes terror into some hearts as it ignites enthusiasm in others. If you plan of braving the early morning crush of humanity in search of deals too good to be passed up, here are a few tips to consider, to maximize the experience.
Download shopping apps: A strong benefit of being a smartphone owner on Black Friday is the ability to grab 'must-have' applications that will help you track down those great deals. Some apps list all the Black Friday deals in one list, while others allow you to scan barcodes to check prices around town. Check online first: Before gearing up and diving in, you should hop online and scan the countless Black Friday deal sites. Most will grant you the same deals you'll find in store. BlackFriday.com is a good catch-all resource, alerting you up-to-the-minute as retailers release Black Friday ads. The Early Bird gets the sale: The philosophy of retailers seems to be to offer the best deals early, to lure you into their store to buy before you've spent your money elsewhere. In most cases, the sooner you get there, the better. Plan Your Attack: Some items (like Blu-ray movies) are marked much lower in stores (like Barnes & Noble), while other items (such as Apple products) can be found for the best prices online. A little research ahead of time will insure you spend your Christmas money wisely. Remember Amazon! Remember, Amazon offers special Black Fri-day deals every day in the weeks leading up to the actual day. You may find what you need at a deep discount before Black Friday even arrives, allowing you to better plan your actual trip that day. The first Winnie the Pooh book, written by A.A. Milne, was published in October of 1926, although there were Winnie the Pooh stories published in the London Evening News before that. The stories were inspired by the stuffed toys that belonged to Milne's son, Christopher Robin.
The Pooh bear toy was purchased at Har-rod's department store in London and given to young Christopher on his first birthday. At the time, he was called Edward Bear. Eeyore was a large stuffed animal given to Christopher as a Christmas gift one year. The Milne family dog enjoyed playing with Eeyore as much as Christopher did - which caused the stuffed toy to lose some stuffing in its neck. This caused the toy's neck to droop, giving inspiration to Milne for the melancholy character. Though Christopher loved the stories that his father wrote, it wasn't all sun and roses for him. He needed to learn boxing as a way to defend himself from classmates who teased him about the popular books. Forbes Magazine recently ranked Winnie the Pooh as the world's second most valuable character, with $5.6 billion in global retail sales (just behind Mickey Mouse, with $5.8 billion). |
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