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Love Yourself, Always 🌸💕

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September 2023 Diverse Reads

September 2023 Diverse Reads:

•”Coleman Hill” by Kim Coleman Foote, September 05, Sjp Lit, Literary/Historical/Saga/African American/Own Voice

•”Land of Milk and Honey” by C. Pam Zhang, September 26, Riverhead Books, Literary Dystopian/Asian American

•”The Museum of Failures” by Thrity Umrigar, September 26, Algonquin Books, Contemporary/Women/Family Life/Asian American/Cultural Heritage

•”This Is Salvaged: Stories” by Vauhini Vara, September 26, W. W. Norton & Company, Short Stories, Literary/Women/Family Life

•”Evil Eye” by Etaf Rum, September 05, Harper, Contemporary/Women/Family Life/Cultural Heritage

•The Fraud” by Zadie Smith, September 05, Penguin Press, Literary/Sagas/Historical/Biograpical/Britain/Janaica

•”Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation” by Tiya Miles, September 19, W. W. Norton & Company, History/Women's Studies/Human Geography/19th Century/20th Century

•”The Devil of the Provinces” by Juan Cárdenas, Davis (Translator), September 12, Coffee House Press, Literary/Noir/Crime/World Literature/Colombia

•”And Then She Fell” by Alicia Elliott, September 26, Dutton, Literary/Horror/Native American & Aboriginal

•”Wednesday's Child: Stories” by Yiyun Li, September 05, Farrar Straus and Giroux/ Literary/Short Stories/Asian American

•Three Holidays and a Wedding” by Uzma Jalaluddin & Marissa Stapley, September 26, G.P. Putnam's Sons, Romance

•”What Start Bad a Mornin'” by Carol Mitchell, September 19, Central Avenue Publishing, Contemporary/Immigration/Women/African American/ United States/Trinidad/Jamaica

•”The Book of (More) Delights: Essays” by Ross Gay, September 19, Algonquin Books, Personal Memoir in Essays/Cultural, Ethnic & Regional/African American & Black

•”What You Are Looking for Is in the Library” by Michiko Aoyama, translated by Alison Watts, September 05, Hanover Square Press. Literary/Coming of Age/Friendship/World Literature/Japan

•”Thank You for Sharing” by Rachel Runya Katz, September 12, St. Martin's Griffin/Romance/Jewish/POC/Multicultural 

•”The Name Drop” by Susan Lee, September 12, Inkyard Press, Romance/Family/Parents/Social Themes/Class Differences/Diversity & Multicultural

•”The Golden Gate” by Amy Chua, September 19, Minotaur Books, Historical/Thrillers/Suspense/Mystery/Detective

•”South” by Babak Lakghomi, September 12, Rare Machines, Political/Dystopian

•”The Death I Gave Him” by Em X. Liu, September 12, Solaris, Science Fiction/Crime/Mystery/Thrillers/Technological

“A lyrical, queer sci-fi retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet as a locked-room thriller.”

•”Others Were Emeralds” by Lang Leav, September 05, Harper Perennial, Literary/Coming of Age/Family Life/Siblings/Friendship/Cultural Heritage/World Literature - Australia

Happy reading, Mo✌️

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Holidays 8.17

Holidays

Archeology Day

Baby Boomers Recognition Day

Balloon Airmail Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Cartoon Day

Cat Nights Commence (Ireland)

Coats’ Disease Awareness Day

Congressional Startup Day

Davy Crockett Day

Day of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense Agencies Employees (Tajikistan)

Discovery Day (Yukon Territories, Canada)

817 Day

Engineer’s Day (Colombia)

Flag Day (Bolivia)

International Sheet Music Day

Jade Day

Lois Lane Day

Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaica, Rastafari)

National Abel Day

National David Day

National Engineers’ Day (Colombia)

National I Love My Feet Day

National Marilyn Day

National Massachusetts Day

National Meaning of "Is" Day

National Model Aviation Day

National Nonprofit Day

National No. 2 Pencil Day

National Termite Protection Day

National Thrift Shop Day

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day

Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj, India)

Phineas & Ferb Day

Pike Place Market Day

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

Railway Employees Day (Tajikistan)

San Martin Day (Argentina)

World Myocarditis Day

World Pedestrian Day

Wrench Day

Yellow Toadflax Day (a.k.a. Great Toadflax)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Beer Book Day

Burgers to Beat MS Day (Canada)

Buttered Popcorn Day

Drink Coffee at the Office from a Sippy Cup Day

National Pineapple Juice Day

National Vanilla Custard Day

World Eggplant Day

Independence & Related Days

Gabon (from France, 1960)

Indonesia (from Japan, 1945)

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

3rd Saturday in August

Bookstore Romance Day [3rd Saturday]

Break the Monotony Day [3rd Saturday]

Brothers & Sisters’ Day (Ohio) [3rd Saturday]

Chef’s Appreciation Day [3rd Saturday]

Clear the Shelters Day [3rd Saturday]

Hartjesdagen (Day of Hearts; Amsterdam/Haarlem, Netherlands) [Modern 3-day holiday begins 3rd Saturday]

International Geocaching Day [3rd Saturday]

International Homeless Animals Day [3rd Saturday]

International Restaurant Day [3rd Saturday] (also Feb, May & Nov)

National Honey Bee Day [3rd Saturday]

Sandcastle & Sculpture Day (Nantucket, Massachusetts) [3rd Saturday]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Sentimental Saturday [3rd Saturday of Each Month]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Steak Saturday [3rd Saturday of Each Month]

World Anthotype Day [3rd Saturday]

World Honey Bee Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 17 (2nd Full Week of August)

Children’s Book Week (Australia) [thru 8.23]

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Week (thru 9.5)

Great Week of Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain; thru 8.25) [1st Saturday after 8.15 + 9 Days]

Festivals Beginning August 17, 2024

Afro Nation Detroit (Detroit, Michigan) [thru 8.18]

Assyrian Food Festival (San Jose, California) [thru 8.18]

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Wilmington, Delaware)

Big Mouth Bluegrass Festival (Pelham, Tennessee) [thru 8.18]

Bloemencorso Leersum [Leersum Flower Parade] (Leersum, Netherlands) [thru 8.18]

Bounty of Yamhill County (Yamhill County, Oregon) [thru 8.18]

Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet (Bristol, Rhode Island)

Dessert Wars (Jacksonville, Florida)

Eastern's Bayside Blues and Wine Festival (Baltimore, Maryland)

Eastmont Tomato Festival (Shawsville, Virginia)

Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival (Fairborn, Ohio) [thru 8.18]

Food Truck Festival (Anoka, Minnesota)

Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5k (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)

Great Week of Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain) [thru 8.25]

Henley-on-Todd Regatta (Alice Springs, Australia)

Lemon Festival (Chula Vista, California)

Manitou Springs Heritage Brew Festival (Manitou Springs, Colorado)

Michigan Renaissance Festival (Holly, Michigan) [thru 9.29]

Milford Oyster Festival (Milford, Connecticut)

Minnesota Renaissance Festival (Shakopee, Minnesota) [thru 9.29]

Mountaineer Brewfest at Heritage Port (Wheeling, West Virginia)

New York Renaissance Faire (Tuxedo, New York) [thru 10.6]

Norwegian International Film Festival (Haugesund, Norway) [thru 8.23]

The National Lentil Festival (Pullman, Washington)

PastyFest (Calumet, Michigan)

Peach Festival (Lafayette, Colorado)

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Manheim, Pennsylvania) [thru 10.27]

Red White and Brew BBQ and Seafood Festival (Poughkeepsie, New York)

Reggae on the Mountain (Topanga, California)

Rhubarb Frenzy At Winehaven (Chisago City, Minnesota) [thru 8.18]

Sacramento Banana Festival (Sacramento, California) [thru 8.18]

Surf & Turf Seafood Festival (Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey) [thru 8.18]

Taste of Chicago Pullman Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Tomato & Vine Festival (Fairfield, California) [thru 8.18]

Truckfest (Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Great Britain) [thru 8.18]

UniCon [Baltic Comic Con] (Riga, Latvia) [thru 8.18]

Winter Park Uncorked Wine Festival (Winter Park, Colorado)

World Brewing Congress (Minneapolis, Minnesota) [thru 8.20]

Zoo Brew (Brookfield, Illinois)

Feast Days

Agostino Carracci (Artology)

Carlos Cruz-Diez (Artology)

Cat Nights begin (Ancient Ireland)

Clare of Montefalco (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Sacred Grove (Pagan)

Ethelred (Christian; Saint)

Eusebius, pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Festival of Diana (Ancient Rome)

Francesco Albani (Artology)

Gnocchi Gnawing Day (Pastafarian)

Herta Müller (Writerism)

Hyacinth of Poland (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Jacques Sempé (Artology)

Jeanne Delanoue (Christian; Saint)

Jonathan Franzen (Writerism)

Lacaille (Positivist; Saint)

Larry Rivers (Artology)

Liberatus, and Six Monks (Christian; Martyrs)

Marcus Garvey Day (Rastafari) [Jamaica]

Maeldiun & the Queen of the Land of Women (Celtic Book of Days)

Mamas (Christian; Martyr)

Odin’s Ordeal begins (Norse) [thru 25th]

Portunalia (a.k.a. Portunus; Festival of Keys; Ancient Rome)

Portunes (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Samuel Johnson, Timothy Cutler, and Thomas Bradbury Chandler (Episcopal Church)

Sharon Mitchell Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Ted Hughes (Writerism)

V.S. Naipaul (Writerism)

Walter (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 229 [50 of 72]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

After Lorca, by Jack Spicer (Poetry; 1957)

Animal Farm, by George Orwell (Novel; 1946)

Bloody Kisses, by Type O Negative (Album; 1993)

Chili Weather (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Cruel to Be Kind, by Nick Lowe (Song; 1979)

Disenchantment (Animated TV Series; 2018)

Ducking the Devil (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

Dust, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2013)

Enter the Dragon (Film; 1973)

Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk (Novel; 1996)

Franks Wild Years, by Tom Wait (Album; 1987)

Godiva, by Ludwig Roselius (Opera; 1933)

Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1876) [Ring of the Nibelung #4]

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam (Song; 1992)

Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis (Album; 1959)

Luxo, Jr. (Pixar Cartoon; 1986)

The Merry Old Soul (WB MM Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Film; 1979)

My Blue Heaven (Film; 1990)

Neighbors (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1935)

ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)

The Petty Girl (Film; 1950)

Phineas & Ferb (Animated TV Series; 2007)

Rat Race (Film; 2001)

Roots: The Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley (Novel; 1976)

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)

Soul Train (Music Variety TV Series; 1970)

Superbad (Film; 2007)

Taking Care of Business (Film; 1990)

The Theory and Practice of Brewing, by Michael Combrune (Beer Book; 1762)

Tiger Rag, recorded by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Song; 1917)

Tulips & Chimneys, by e.e.cummings (Poetry; 1923)

Wild at Heart (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Austria)

Hijacint, Klara, Liberat, Miron, Natalija (Croatia)

Petra (Czech Republic)

Anastatius (Denmark)

Saamo, Saamu, Saamuel (Estonia)

Venni, Verneri (Finland)

Hyacinthe (France)

Clara, Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Germany)

Lefkothea, Miron, Straton (Greece)

Jácint (Hungary)

Giacinto (Italy)

Anaida, Drosmis, Oļegs, Vilibalds, Vineta (Latvia)

Hiacintas, Laisvydas, Mažvilė (Lithuania)

Verner, Wenche (Norway)

Anastazja, Angelika, Anita, Bertram, Eliza, Jacek, Jaczewoj, Joanna, Julianna, Liberat, Miron, Żanna, Zawisza (Poland)

Darya (Russia)

Milica (Slovakia)

Beatriz, Eusebio, Jacinto (Spain)

Valter, Verner (Sweden)

Hyacinth, Jachinth, Jacinda, Magnolia, Pansy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 230 of 2024; 136 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 33 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 14 (Guy-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Av 5784

Islamic: 11 Safar 1446

J Cal: 20 Purple; Sixday [20 of 30]

Julian: 4 August 2024

Moon: 94%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 5 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Lacaille]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 59 of 94)

Week: 2nd Full Week of August

Zodiac: Leo (Day 27 of 31)

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Holidays 8.17

Holidays

Archeology Day

Baby Boomers Recognition Day

Balloon Airmail Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Cartoon Day

Cat Nights Commence (Ireland)

Coats’ Disease Awareness Day

Congressional Startup Day

Davy Crockett Day

Day of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense Agencies Employees (Tajikistan)

Discovery Day (Yukon Territories, Canada)

817 Day

Engineer’s Day (Colombia)

Flag Day (Bolivia)

International Sheet Music Day

Jade Day

Lois Lane Day

Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaica, Rastafari)

National Abel Day

National David Day

National Engineers’ Day (Colombia)

National I Love My Feet Day

National Marilyn Day

National Massachusetts Day

National Meaning of "Is" Day

National Model Aviation Day

National Nonprofit Day

National No. 2 Pencil Day

National Termite Protection Day

National Thrift Shop Day

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day

Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj, India)

Phineas & Ferb Day

Pike Place Market Day

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

Railway Employees Day (Tajikistan)

San Martin Day (Argentina)

World Myocarditis Day

World Pedestrian Day

Wrench Day

Yellow Toadflax Day (a.k.a. Great Toadflax)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Beer Book Day

Burgers to Beat MS Day (Canada)

Buttered Popcorn Day

Drink Coffee at the Office from a Sippy Cup Day

National Pineapple Juice Day

National Vanilla Custard Day

World Eggplant Day

Independence & Related Days

Gabon (from France, 1960)

Indonesia (from Japan, 1945)

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

3rd Saturday in August

Bookstore Romance Day [3rd Saturday]

Break the Monotony Day [3rd Saturday]

Brothers & Sisters’ Day (Ohio) [3rd Saturday]

Chef’s Appreciation Day [3rd Saturday]

Clear the Shelters Day [3rd Saturday]

Hartjesdagen (Day of Hearts; Amsterdam/Haarlem, Netherlands) [Modern 3-day holiday begins 3rd Saturday]

International Geocaching Day [3rd Saturday]

International Homeless Animals Day [3rd Saturday]

International Restaurant Day [3rd Saturday] (also Feb, May & Nov)

National Honey Bee Day [3rd Saturday]

Sandcastle & Sculpture Day (Nantucket, Massachusetts) [3rd Saturday]

Sandwich Saturday [Every Saturday]

Sentimental Saturday [3rd Saturday of Each Month]

Six For Saturday [Every Saturday]

Spaghetti Saturday [Every Saturday]

Steak Saturday [3rd Saturday of Each Month]

World Anthotype Day [3rd Saturday]

World Honey Bee Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning August 17 (2nd Full Week of August)

Children’s Book Week (Australia) [thru 8.23]

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Week (thru 9.5)

Great Week of Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain; thru 8.25) [1st Saturday after 8.15 + 9 Days]

Festivals Beginning August 17, 2024

Afro Nation Detroit (Detroit, Michigan) [thru 8.18]

Assyrian Food Festival (San Jose, California) [thru 8.18]

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (Wilmington, Delaware)

Big Mouth Bluegrass Festival (Pelham, Tennessee) [thru 8.18]

Bloemencorso Leersum [Leersum Flower Parade] (Leersum, Netherlands) [thru 8.18]

Bounty of Yamhill County (Yamhill County, Oregon) [thru 8.18]

Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet (Bristol, Rhode Island)

Dessert Wars (Jacksonville, Florida)

Eastern's Bayside Blues and Wine Festival (Baltimore, Maryland)

Eastmont Tomato Festival (Shawsville, Virginia)

Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival (Fairborn, Ohio) [thru 8.18]

Food Truck Festival (Anoka, Minnesota)

Gettysburg Brewfest & Trail 5k (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)

Great Week of Bilbao (Bilbao, Spain) [thru 8.25]

Henley-on-Todd Regatta (Alice Springs, Australia)

Lemon Festival (Chula Vista, California)

Manitou Springs Heritage Brew Festival (Manitou Springs, Colorado)

Michigan Renaissance Festival (Holly, Michigan) [thru 9.29]

Milford Oyster Festival (Milford, Connecticut)

Minnesota Renaissance Festival (Shakopee, Minnesota) [thru 9.29]

Mountaineer Brewfest at Heritage Port (Wheeling, West Virginia)

New York Renaissance Faire (Tuxedo, New York) [thru 10.6]

Norwegian International Film Festival (Haugesund, Norway) [thru 8.23]

The National Lentil Festival (Pullman, Washington)

PastyFest (Calumet, Michigan)

Peach Festival (Lafayette, Colorado)

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Manheim, Pennsylvania) [thru 10.27]

Red White and Brew BBQ and Seafood Festival (Poughkeepsie, New York)

Reggae on the Mountain (Topanga, California)

Rhubarb Frenzy At Winehaven (Chisago City, Minnesota) [thru 8.18]

Sacramento Banana Festival (Sacramento, California) [thru 8.18]

Surf & Turf Seafood Festival (Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey) [thru 8.18]

Taste of Chicago Pullman Park (Chicago, Illinois)

Tomato & Vine Festival (Fairfield, California) [thru 8.18]

Truckfest (Lincoln, Lincolnshire, Great Britain) [thru 8.18]

UniCon [Baltic Comic Con] (Riga, Latvia) [thru 8.18]

Winter Park Uncorked Wine Festival (Winter Park, Colorado)

World Brewing Congress (Minneapolis, Minnesota) [thru 8.20]

Zoo Brew (Brookfield, Illinois)

Feast Days

Agostino Carracci (Artology)

Carlos Cruz-Diez (Artology)

Cat Nights begin (Ancient Ireland)

Clare of Montefalco (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Sacred Grove (Pagan)

Ethelred (Christian; Saint)

Eusebius, pope (Christian; Saint)

Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Festival of Diana (Ancient Rome)

Francesco Albani (Artology)

Gnocchi Gnawing Day (Pastafarian)

Herta Müller (Writerism)

Hyacinth of Poland (Christian; Saint)

Jean-Jacques Sempé (Artology)

Jeanne Delanoue (Christian; Saint)

Jonathan Franzen (Writerism)

Lacaille (Positivist; Saint)

Larry Rivers (Artology)

Liberatus, and Six Monks (Christian; Martyrs)

Marcus Garvey Day (Rastafari) [Jamaica]

Maeldiun & the Queen of the Land of Women (Celtic Book of Days)

Mamas (Christian; Martyr)

Odin’s Ordeal begins (Norse) [thru 25th]

Portunalia (a.k.a. Portunus; Festival of Keys; Ancient Rome)

Portunes (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Samuel Johnson, Timothy Cutler, and Thomas Bradbury Chandler (Episcopal Church)

Sharon Mitchell Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Ted Hughes (Writerism)

V.S. Naipaul (Writerism)

Walter (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 229 [50 of 72]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

After Lorca, by Jack Spicer (Poetry; 1957)

Animal Farm, by George Orwell (Novel; 1946)

Bloody Kisses, by Type O Negative (Album; 1993)

Chili Weather (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Cruel to Be Kind, by Nick Lowe (Song; 1979)

Disenchantment (Animated TV Series; 2018)

Ducking the Devil (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

Dust, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2013)

Enter the Dragon (Film; 1973)

Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk (Novel; 1996)

Franks Wild Years, by Tom Wait (Album; 1987)

Godiva, by Ludwig Roselius (Opera; 1933)

Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1876) [Ring of the Nibelung #4]

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam (Song; 1992)

Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis (Album; 1959)

Luxo, Jr. (Pixar Cartoon; 1986)

The Merry Old Soul (WB MM Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Film; 1979)

My Blue Heaven (Film; 1990)

Neighbors (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1935)

ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)

The Petty Girl (Film; 1950)

Phineas & Ferb (Animated TV Series; 2007)

Rat Race (Film; 2001)

Roots: The Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley (Novel; 1976)

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)

Soul Train (Music Variety TV Series; 1970)

Superbad (Film; 2007)

Taking Care of Business (Film; 1990)

The Theory and Practice of Brewing, by Michael Combrune (Beer Book; 1762)

Tiger Rag, recorded by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Song; 1917)

Tulips & Chimneys, by e.e.cummings (Poetry; 1923)

Wild at Heart (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Austria)

Hijacint, Klara, Liberat, Miron, Natalija (Croatia)

Petra (Czech Republic)

Anastatius (Denmark)

Saamo, Saamu, Saamuel (Estonia)

Venni, Verneri (Finland)

Hyacinthe (France)

Clara, Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Germany)

Lefkothea, Miron, Straton (Greece)

Jácint (Hungary)

Giacinto (Italy)

Anaida, Drosmis, Oļegs, Vilibalds, Vineta (Latvia)

Hiacintas, Laisvydas, Mažvilė (Lithuania)

Verner, Wenche (Norway)

Anastazja, Angelika, Anita, Bertram, Eliza, Jacek, Jaczewoj, Joanna, Julianna, Liberat, Miron, Żanna, Zawisza (Poland)

Darya (Russia)

Milica (Slovakia)

Beatriz, Eusebio, Jacinto (Spain)

Valter, Verner (Sweden)

Hyacinth, Jachinth, Jacinda, Magnolia, Pansy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 230 of 2024; 136 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 33 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 14 (Guy-Chou)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 13 Av 5784

Islamic: 11 Safar 1446

J Cal: 20 Purple; Sixday [20 of 30]

Julian: 4 August 2024

Moon: 94%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 5 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Lacaille]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 10 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 59 of 94)

Week: 2nd Full Week of August

Zodiac: Leo (Day 27 of 31)

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The most comfortable and practical format for enjoying your coffee - Interior decoration

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The most comfortable and practical format for enjoying your coffee - Interior decoration

For some people, having coffee is a delight and also the fuel they need every morning to get going, especially on Mondays. If you love coffee but don’t have much time, you don’t have to give up the flavor of a good cup of freshly made coffee. With ESE capsule coffee makers, you can enjoy your favorite drink in just a few seconds. 

Many appliance brands have embraced capsule coffee, so you have a wide variety to choose from. If you’re not familiar with all the advantages of this simple way of making coffee, we’ll tell you about it below.

The coffee revolution

ESE coffee capsules (Easy Serving Espresso) have a perfect format for single servings, as they retain all the aroma and flavor of the coffee. They are made with biodegradable filter paper, are very easy to use, and can be prepared anywhere, whether at home or in the office.

These capsules are filled with the perfect amount of ground coffee, and they are hermetically sealed to preserve all the freshness and aroma. In this way, their organoleptic qualities will not be altered by moisture and oxidation.

Capsule coffee makers usually have the option for hot water to come out forcefully through the capsule, extracting the coffee and producing a cup of espresso with a characteristic cream and robust flavor.

To use it, you just have to fill the water tank of the coffee maker. Place the capsule in the upper compartment and press a button. In a few seconds, you will have your cup full of delicious freshly made coffee. Then you just have to dispose of the capsule you used.

The main advantage of E.S.E. capsules is their biodegradable format, as the filter paper used is more environmentally friendly compared to conventional capsules made of plastic or aluminum. 

Capsule coffee for every taste

Currently, in the market, you can find a wide variety of capsules with different flavors that come from different regions of the world. Tanzania, Colombia, Vietnam, Brazil, Jamaica, or Uganda are some of the specialties you have at your disposal.

Each of them offers a type of intensity, aroma, and flavor, suitable for the most demanding palates. With each sip, you will discover a world of nuances, making it the most pleasurable moment of the day. A personalized experience that will take you on a sensory journey around the world.

If you ever want decaf, there are also ESE capsules for those occasions when you crave a hot cup of coffee but without caffeine.

Without a doubt, coffee capsules are the best option for those who want to enjoy a freshly made cup of coffee to their liking at any time and place. Both the ease of use and the quality are great advantages for choosing them in your daily life.

via: Opendeco, decoration news in Spanish

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Is Jamaica coffee worth the price

Is Jamaica coffee worth the price

  People are drawn to the balanced cup that real Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee (JBM) offers. It’s chocolatey brewing with natural spice and fruit tones without bitterness.

Jamaica coffee can be divided into two categories Blue and High Mountain. Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee comes only from the East of the island and usually costs US$50 per pound (450g) for roasted beans. High Mountain mostly from…

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Arabica and Robusta, introduction

The time that we are tired or have a hard day, for many of us a cup of coffee is the best choice to run away from all hustle-bustle of the world and keep your body and health safe. we all have a common interest in caffeine! For these reasons and many like them, we better know different types of coffee that are in the world, The coffee plants have different breeds, in this section, we will introduce you more to two types of breeds Arabica and Robusta. Coffea arabicaAround 60% of world production is Coffea arabica, also known as the Arabian coffee, "coffee shrub of Arabia", "mountain coffee" or "arabica coffee". It is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated. Arabica beans, which have the highest production of coffee in the world, are more expensive and, of course, tastier than other types. The trees of this type of coffee are planted at altitudes of 800 to 2000 meters above the ground and for this reason, it is also called mountain coffee. The Arabica coffee tree is native to the highlands of Yemen, Sudan, and Ethiopia, but these days countries such as Brazil, Jamaica, and Colombia are the best producers. Arabica coffee beans contain about one and a half percent caffeine, which is less than Robusta. However, they have more fat and sourness, and these features make them taste more pleasant. Arabica plants are less resistant to conditions and pests and are generally more difficult to maintain and grow due to their sensitivities. The ideal temperature for growing Arabica is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.     Coffea canephoraRobusta Coffee which is the common name for Coffea canephora is one of the coffee species which is originated in central and western sub-Saharan African. It is planted at low altitudes up to 800 or 900 meters. These trees are taller and more resistant than Arabica trees. This type of coffee is less cultivated in the world because it has fewer fans. This is due to the high amount of caffeine and consequently its more bitter taste. Those who prefer heavy and bitter drinks such as espresso have a good relationship with Robusta coffee. Robusta coffee is mostly grown in Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia, and India. Robusta is more resistant to pests and diseases, it is more adapted to hot weather and It can withstand temperatures up to 36 degrees Celsius. *Some information credited to Wikipedia

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WASHINGTON DC RESTAURANTS I only picked one restaurant for each country, but there may be several for that particular ethnic cuisine. I have not gone to all of these, so I can’t stand by how good their food may be. And since restaurants unfortunately close all the time, please Google them before just showing up to see if they’re still operating (and what hours they are open as well. Afghanistan - Maiwand Grill - 2855, 1764 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 Argentina - Malbec Restaurant - 2433, 1633 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Australia - Oz - 2950 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 Austria - Leopold's Kafe & Konditorei - 3315 Cady's Alley NW, Washington, DC 20007 Azerbaijan - Kavkaz Kebab - 10902 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Bahamas - 700 Islands Bahamas Cafe & Catering - 1111 3rd St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Bangladesh - Aladdin Restaurant - 5169 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207 Belgium - Brasserie Beck - 1101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Bolivia - Sibarita Restaurant - 2716, 1939, Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 Bosnia & Herzegovina - Cosmopolitan Grill - 7770 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306 Brazil - The Grill From Ipanema - 1858 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009 Burma - Myanmar Restaurant - 7810-C Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 China - Great Wall Szechuan House, 1527 14th St NW, Washington, DC Colombia - Arepas Pues - 8555 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Cuba - Mi Cuba Cafe - 1424 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010 Czech Republic - Bistro Bohem - 600 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 Dominican - Los Hermanos - 1428 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010 Egypt - Fava Pot - 7393 D Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 El Salvador - La Casita Pupuseria & Market - 8214 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Eritrea - Keren Restaurant & Coffee Shop - 1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 Ethiopia - Queen of Sheba Ethiopian - 1503 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 France - La Chaumiere - 2813 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007 Georgia - Supra - 1205 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Germany - Biergarten Haus - 1355 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Ghana - Appioo African Bar & Grill - 1924 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Great Britain - The Alibi - 237 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Greece - Kapnos - 2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Guatemala - La Bamba Restaurant - 8241 Georgia Ave #201, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Haiti - Gisele Creole Cuisine - 4621, 2407 Price Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Honduras - El Catrachito Restaurant - 2408 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902 India - Indigo - 243 K Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002 Israel - Shouk - 655 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Italy - Tortino Restaurant - 1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Jamaica - Pimento Grill - 4405 Bowen Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019 Japan - Makoto - 4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007 Kenya - Swahili Village Bar and Grill - 10800 Rhode Island Ave N, Beltsville, MD 20705 Korea - Mandu - 453 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Laos - Thip Khao Restaurant - 3462 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Lebanon - Lebanese Taverna - 2641 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 Malaysia - Penang - 4933 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 Mexico - Taqueria Habanero - 3710 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Morocco - Marrakech - 1010, 2147 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037 Nepal - Moh Moh Licious - 7414 Georgia Ave #1, Washington, DC 20012 New Zealand - Cassatt's - 4536 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207 Nicaragua - Rosita Bakery Nica. Gallopinto Llc - 5554 Port Royal Rd, North Springfield, VA 22151 Nigeria - Jodeem African Cuisine - 6000 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Norway - Calooska Simply Scandinavian - 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Pakistan - Food Corner Kabob & Rotesserie - 2301-H Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 Panama - Esencias Panamenas Restaurant - 3322 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010 Peru - El Chalan Restaurant - 1924 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006 Philippines - Purple Patch - 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Poland - Polish Market - 431 Maple Ave West, Vienna, VA 22180 Portugal - Tavira - 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815 Russia - Mari Vanna DC - 1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Saudi Arabia - Aldeerah - 262 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna VA Senegal - Chez Dior - 5124 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781 Somalia - Kulan - 3821 F South George Mason Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041 Spain - Estadio - 1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Sri Lanka - Banana Leaf, 5014 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC Sweden - IKEA College Park - 10100 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740 Switzerland - Stable DC, 1324 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Thailand - Thai Chef Street Food - 1712 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 Trinidad & Tobago - DC Crown Bakery - 5409 Georgia Ave NW, Washington DC Turkey - Ankara - 1320 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Uganda - Little Kampala Bar and Grill - 10110 Washington Blvd N, Laurel, MD 20723 Uzbekistan - Rus Uz - 1000 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22201 Venezuela - Arepa Zone - 1121 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20005 Vietnam - Pho Viet - 3513 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Yemen - Marib Restaurant - 6981 Hechinger Dr, Springfield, VA 22151

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2. Jamaica - Blue Mountains

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15 Holiday Dessert Recipes From Around The World

It’s by no means too overdue to begin a brand new vacation subculture with a few antique vacation traditions! Enjoy the taste of the festive season irrespective of in which you're, or simply lead them to domestic. These are certain to place some pleasure to your stocking this yr!

England: Christmas Pudding Additionally referred to as figgy or plum pudding (certainly made with raisins), this greater resembles what we know as a fruitcake and has been a vacation staple inside the united kingdom for over 2 hundred years. Sometimes it’s doused with brandy and set aflame, now and then there are tiny charms baked into the mix that signify your fortune inside the new year.

Australia: Pavlova Named for the ballerina, the Pavlova is a warm-weather dessert, due to the fact Christmas is in summertime Down below. This marvel has a difficult meringue shell filled with fluffy cream layers inner and is traditionally offered with clean fruit.

Mexico: Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Cake) Another holiday lifestyle is Epiphany or twelfth night time, typically celebrated on January 6 because of the dinner party of the three sensible men. In Mexico, presents are exchanged this night time, now not Christmas, in recognition of the gifts of the magi. This candy pride is ideal enough to make all yr round. France: Bûche de Noël This French vacation favored is an edible yule Log cake; think of the arena’s largest Hostess Ho Ho. The extra the cake looks like a real log, the higher – be sure to sprinkle a few powdered sugars on top for a pleasant snow phantasm!

India: Kulkul Local to the Goa area, this is a curly cookie made traditionally with coconut milk and fashioned with a unique device… however you may use a fork to get the same impact, so have amusing with those and we dare you not to devour all of the proper out of the oven.

Jamaica: Rum Cake Yes, it’s a fruitcake, however with a first-rate twist: the rum! The dried fruit is infused with rum, the longer the better, but also the longer the stronger. For a celebration with adults, this would virtually make the season bright. You’ll be sorry for every horrific phrase you’ve ever said approximately fruitcake. Sweden: St. Lucia Buns This saint’s day (December 13) is well known as part of the Swedish Christmas subculture, for the duration of which a girl dons a white gown and a crimson sash and a holly wreath crown of candles and grants coffee and sweet buns known as “lussekatter” to the parents in bed. Now that is one tradition we can all get on board with!

Germany: Pfeffernuss The maximum delicious way to serve gingerbread is in these tiny cookies. Made with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and anise, they’re referred to as “Pepper Nut” cookies due to the fact they’re small like nuts and you may eat them via the handful. Feel unfastened to check this theory! These cookies are loved at some point in Germany, Denmark, and the Lowland nations and are in particular diagnosed with the banquet of St. Nicholas on December 6.

Canada: Nanaimo Bars This hasn’t been around too long, maybe 50 years, however, it’s already emerged as a Canadian vacation staple in British Columbia. It’s 3-layer chocolate and coconut bar that, exceptional of all, needs no baking whatsoever. It’s named after the town it became invented in, and the city could be very fortunate indeed to have this type of superb flavor representative. Japan: Christmas Cake Literally “Kerisumasu Keki,” this iciness dessert is largely the other of the heavy dried fruit cake we typically associate with the holidays: this is a light cake with strawberries and it’s extraordinary. That is the sugar plum we want to become dancing in our head!

Philippines: Bibingka Any other literal Christmas Cake, it’s made with coconut and rice. Avenue carriers promote it in front of churches all through the holidays. It’s additionally popular as a treat with cheese and egg on top of it, but this version is cheeseless and the eggs are cooked into the batter. The rest is as much as you!

Ukraine: Kutya That is more like an English pudding, most effective made with wheat berries in preference to flour. This is a notable, hearty deal with for bloodless wintry weather nights; it takes some work however it’s nicely really worth the attempt. Colombia: Natilla Originating in Spain as Natillas de Leche, that is a Christmas custard to be reckoned with. Made with lemon, vanilla, and cinnamon, variations on this are made at some stage in important and South us; it is the standard by which all other Christmas custard should be judged.

Greece: Melomakarona These yummy honey-dipped cookies with a touch of cinnamon, cloves, and almonds are a staple of Greek Christmastime.

Israel: Sufganiyot This Chanukah dessert is essentially a jelly donut, but what a jelly donut it's miles! Candy and crispy, they make a wonderful snack or dessert, or breakfast… they’re so addictive!

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Holidays 8.17

Holidays

Archeology Day

Baby Boomers Recognition Day

Balloon Airmail Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Cartoon Day

Coats’ Disease Awareness Day

Congressional Startup Day

Davy Crockett Day

Discovery Day (Yukon Territories, Canada)

817 Day

Engineer’s Day (Colombia)

Flag Day (Bolivia)

Jade Day

Lois Lane Day

Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaica, Rastafari)

National Abel Day

National David Day

National Engineers’ Day (Colombia)

National I Love My Feet Day

National Marilyn Day

National Massachusetts Day

National Meaning of "Is" Day

National Nonprofit Day

National #2 Pencil Day

National Termite Protection Day

National Thrift Shop Day

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day

Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj, India)

Phineas & Ferb Day

Pike Place Market Day

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

San Martin Day (Argentina)

World Eggplant Day

World Pedestrian Day

Wrench Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Burgers to Beat MS Day (Canada)

Buttered Popcorn Day

Drink Coffee at the Office from a Sippy Cup Day

National Vanilla Custard Day

3rd Thursday in August

National Hazy IPA Day [3rd Thursday]

Surströmingspremiären (Sour Herring Premiere; Sweden) [3rd Thursday]

Independence Days

Gabon (from France, 1960)

Indonesia (from Japan, 1945)

Feast Days

Agostino Carracci (Artology)

Cat Nights begin (Ancient Ireland)

Clare of Montefalco (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Sacred Grove (Pagan)

Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Festival of Diana (Ancient Rome)

Gnocchi Gnawing Day (Pastafarian)

Hyacinth of Poland (Christian; Saint)

Jeanne Delanoue (Christian; Saint)

Lacaille (Positivist; Saint)

Liberatus, and six monks (Christian; Martyrs)

Mamas (Christian; Saint)

Odin’s Ordeal begins (Norse) [thru 25th]

Portunalia (Festival of Keys; Ancient Rome)

Samuel Johnson, Timothy Cutler, and Thomas Bradbury Chandler (Episcopal Church)

Sharon Mitchell Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Walter (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 229 [50 of 72]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

After Lorca, by Jack Spicer (Poetry; 1957)

Animal Farm, by George Orwell (Novel; 1946)

Bloody Kisses, by Type O Negative (Album; 1993)

Chili Weather (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Cruel to Be Kind, by Nick Lowe (Song; 1979)

Disenchantment (Animated TV Series; 2018)

Ducking the Devil (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

Dust, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2013)

Enter the Dragon (Film; 1973)

Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk (Novel; 1996)

Franks Wild Years, by Tom Wait (Album; 1987)

Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1876) [Ring of the Nibelung #4]

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam (Song; 1992)

Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis (Album; 1959)

Luxo, Jr. (Pixar Cartoon; 1986)

The Merry Old Soul (WB MM Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Film; 1979)

My Blue Heaven (Film; 1990)

ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)

Phineas & Ferb (Animated TV Series; 2007)

Rat Race (Film; 2001)

Roots: The Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley (Novel; 1976)

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)

Soul Train (Music Variety TV Series; 1970)

Superbad (Film; 2007)

Taking Care of Business (Film; 1990)

Tiger Rag, recorded by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Song; 1917)

Tulips & Chimneys, by e.e.cummings (Poetry; 1923)

Wild at Heart (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Austria)

Hijacint, Klara, Liberat, Miron, Natalija (Croatia)

Petra (Czech Republic)

Anastatius (Denmark)

Saamo, Saamu, Saamuel (Estonia)

Venni, Verneri (Finland)

Hyacinthe (France)

Clara, Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Germany)

Lefkothea, Miron, Straton (Greece)

Jácint (Hungary)

Giacinto (Italy)

Anaida, Drosmis, Oļegs, Vilibalds, Vineta (Latvia)

Hiacintas, Laisvydas, Mažvilė (Lithuania)

Verner, Wenche (Norway)

Anastazja, Angelika, Anita, Bertram, Eliza, Jacek, Jaczewoj, Joanna, Julianna, Liberat, Miron, Żanna, Zawisza (Poland)

Darya (Russia)

Milica (Slovakia)

Beatriz, Eusebio, Jacinto (Spain)

Valter, Verner (Sweden)

Hyacinth, Jachinth, Jacinda, Magnolia, Pansy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 229 of 2024; 136 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 33 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 10 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Geng-Shen), Day 2 (Ding-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 30 Av 5783

Islamic: 30 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 19 Hasa; Fiveday [19 of 30]

Julian: 3 August 2023

Moon: 1.5%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 5 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Lacaille]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 57 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 26 of 31)

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Holidays 8.17

Holidays

Archeology Day

Baby Boomers Recognition Day

Balloon Airmail Day

Black Cat Appreciation Day

Cartoon Day

Coats’ Disease Awareness Day

Congressional Startup Day

Davy Crockett Day

Discovery Day (Yukon Territories, Canada)

817 Day

Engineer’s Day (Colombia)

Flag Day (Bolivia)

Jade Day

Lois Lane Day

Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaica, Rastafari)

National Abel Day

National David Day

National Engineers’ Day (Colombia)

National I Love My Feet Day

National Marilyn Day

National Massachusetts Day

National Meaning of "Is" Day

National Nonprofit Day

National #2 Pencil Day

National Termite Protection Day

National Thrift Shop Day

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day

Parsi New Year’s Day (Nauraj, India)

Phineas & Ferb Day

Pike Place Market Day

Prekmurje Union Day (Slovenia)

San Martin Day (Argentina)

World Eggplant Day

World Pedestrian Day

Wrench Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Burgers to Beat MS Day (Canada)

Buttered Popcorn Day

Drink Coffee at the Office from a Sippy Cup Day

National Vanilla Custard Day

3rd Thursday in August

National Hazy IPA Day [3rd Thursday]

Surströmingspremiären (Sour Herring Premiere; Sweden) [3rd Thursday]

Independence Days

Gabon (from France, 1960)

Indonesia (from Japan, 1945)

Feast Days

Agostino Carracci (Artology)

Cat Nights begin (Ancient Ireland)

Clare of Montefalco (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Sacred Grove (Pagan)

Feast of Our Lady of Knock

Festival of Diana (Ancient Rome)

Gnocchi Gnawing Day (Pastafarian)

Hyacinth of Poland (Christian; Saint)

Jeanne Delanoue (Christian; Saint)

Lacaille (Positivist; Saint)

Liberatus, and six monks (Christian; Martyrs)

Mamas (Christian; Saint)

Odin’s Ordeal begins (Norse) [thru 25th]

Portunalia (Festival of Keys; Ancient Rome)

Samuel Johnson, Timothy Cutler, and Thomas Bradbury Chandler (Episcopal Church)

Sharon Mitchell Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Walter (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 229 [50 of 72]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

After Lorca, by Jack Spicer (Poetry; 1957)

Animal Farm, by George Orwell (Novel; 1946)

Bloody Kisses, by Type O Negative (Album; 1993)

Chili Weather (WB MM Cartoon; 1963)

Cruel to Be Kind, by Nick Lowe (Song; 1979)

Disenchantment (Animated TV Series; 2018)

Ducking the Devil (WB MM Cartoon; 1957)

Dust, by Hugh Howey (Novel; 2013)

Enter the Dragon (Film; 1973)

Fight Club, by Chuck Palahniuk (Novel; 1996)

Franks Wild Years, by Tom Wait (Album; 1987)

Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), by Richard Wagner (Opera; 1876) [Ring of the Nibelung #4]

Jeremy, by Pearl Jam (Song; 1992)

Kind of Blue, by Miles Davis (Album; 1959)

Luxo, Jr. (Pixar Cartoon; 1986)

The Merry Old Soul (WB MM Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Film; 1979)

My Blue Heaven (Film; 1990)

ParaNorman (Animated Film; 2012)

Phineas & Ferb (Animated TV Series; 2007)

Rat Race (Film; 2001)

Roots: The Saga of an American Family, by Alex Haley (Novel; 1976)

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (TV Series; 2022)

Soul Train (Music Variety TV Series; 1970)

Superbad (Film; 2007)

Taking Care of Business (Film; 1990)

Tiger Rag, recorded by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band (Song; 1917)

Tulips & Chimneys, by e.e.cummings (Poetry; 1923)

Wild at Heart (Film; 1990)

Today’s Name Days

Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Austria)

Hijacint, Klara, Liberat, Miron, Natalija (Croatia)

Petra (Czech Republic)

Anastatius (Denmark)

Saamo, Saamu, Saamuel (Estonia)

Venni, Verneri (Finland)

Hyacinthe (France)

Clara, Gudrun, Hyazinth, Janine (Germany)

Lefkothea, Miron, Straton (Greece)

Jácint (Hungary)

Giacinto (Italy)

Anaida, Drosmis, Oļegs, Vilibalds, Vineta (Latvia)

Hiacintas, Laisvydas, Mažvilė (Lithuania)

Verner, Wenche (Norway)

Anastazja, Angelika, Anita, Bertram, Eliza, Jacek, Jaczewoj, Joanna, Julianna, Liberat, Miron, Żanna, Zawisza (Poland)

Darya (Russia)

Milica (Slovakia)

Beatriz, Eusebio, Jacinto (Spain)

Valter, Verner (Sweden)

Hyacinth, Jachinth, Jacinda, Magnolia, Pansy (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 229 of 2024; 136 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 33 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 10 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Geng-Shen), Day 2 (Ding-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 30 Av 5783

Islamic: 30 Muharram 1445

J Cal: 19 Hasa; Fiveday [19 of 30]

Julian: 3 August 2023

Moon: 1.5%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 5 Gutenberg (9th Month) [Lacaille]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 57 of 94)

Zodiac: Leo (Day 26 of 31)

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Why you need Mountain Blended Coffee? | One Great Coffee

It is no secret that the best coffee often comes from the most sparsely populated mountain regions of the world. Places like Colombia and Hawaii are often considered exceptional coffee producers, but why exactly? Well, let us tell you how Jamaica Blue Mountain Blend Coffee plays a very important role in the development of a great coffee bean that and a little love and affection! Here are some facts about why high elevation makes a beer more delicious.

Dry weather

Coffee beans grown in mountainous regions tend to improve when harvested, as the areas are often much drier than other locations. This is because this allows the beans to ripen more consistently and allows the coffee cherries to ripen at once, eliminating the possibility of a green cherry leaking and spoiling the flavor.

Temperature

Mountain Blended Coffee, also known as highland coffee, benefits from the colder climates in the higher regions. Lower temperatures allow beans to grow at a slower rate, hardening them and allowing them to develop a more complex flavor profile. Sewer system Too much water can destroy the flavor of a coffee bean, which is why heavily drained areas are preferred. Mountainous areas can receive rain, but the water does not stay too long with all the natural drainage areas carved into the rocky terrain. This drier climate helps cherries avoid damage from pests and fungi.

Floor

The more fertile the soil, the better the bean, at least when it comes to Arabica coffees. Therefore, it is not surprising that some of the most delicious beans are grown in areas with fertile, volcanic soil, such as Hawaii and Costa Rica. The higher the elevation and richer the soil, the more the aroma and flavor of a coffee will develop.

Sun and clouds

Total sunlight is not the best for some plants: coffee is one of them. The abundant sunlight in the morning and the cloud cover during the hottest hours of the day is the perfect ingredient for a quality coffee bean. This type of exposure helps plants cool and also keeps them nice and dry. Need of Mountain Blended Coffee.

Acidity

A favorable expression that suggests a pleasant shine or spike as a result of coffee roasting. Acidity decreases with more toasting; thus, dark roasts have less acidity. Smell The perception of the smell of the elements present in roasted coffee. When almost boiling water is added to ground coffee, some components change to gases and are recognized as an aroma. The smell of unprepared ground coffee is called its fragrance.

Body

The heaviness of a coffee in the mouth is perceived after swallowing. The body is actually micro particles of insoluble coffee fiber suspended in water. The amount and type of insoluble varies from one coffee to another. Also known as a mouthfeel.

Winey

Like wine, some of the more acidic coffees leave a dry taste in the mouth. This acrimony can increase the complexity of the overall taste experience.

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Rum coffee and lime

Rum coffee and lime

This cocktail creates a distinct blend of muscular and curved flavours that blend well together. It is great for personal philosophising or at gatherings.

A shot of dark rum with smokey hints of coffee and zesty lime. But notes can be varied to one’s preference. The more aged the rum is the less coffee and lime required.

Preparation

One shot of rum, preferably aged in order to allow for a…

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Finding the Finest Gourmet Coffee Beans

Gourmet coffee beans are almost exclusively high-quality mild varieties of the bean Arabica. Arabica coffees are known for their full body flavors and low acidity. However, the term "gourmet coffee" has also come to embrace coffees that are enhanced with flavorings during the roasting process.

Where you get your gourmet coffee beans depends a lot on what you are considering gourmet. Are you looking for gourmet flavored beans or gourmet beans that are grown in a specific region such as the Kona beans of Hawaii?

You can purchase gourmet beans at your local grocery retailer. However, you cannot be assured of their freshness or their authenticity. Any company can label a product as gourmet and you might not know the difference until you have already spent your money on an inferior product. Additionally, they most likely will not carry the higher end gourmet beans.

Local coffee shops are more likely to carry authentic gourmet beans that are fresh. They are staking their business' reputation on any product they carry and sell. This alone is reason enough to trust their product. In addition, they are usually able to procure a larger variety of gourmet coffees than a typical retailer. They most likely will take special orders as well.

Picking a Great Coffee Bean

If you are going to buy a gourmet coffee bean, you should know ahead of time what kind of bean you want to buy. To help you make your decision, based on the beans growing location and expected flavors, you can choose from among these gourmet coffee beans:

Brazilian coffee beans: Typically these coffee beans are consistent but unremarkable in their characteristic. These coffee beans make a wonderful base for coffee blends.

Colombia: Everyone has heard the commercials with Juan Valdez and his Columbian coffee; however, what they do not tell you is the best Colombia coffee is the Supremo and the Excelso. Colombia also has a Colombian Medellin that is very rich with a fully body and slight acidity. Aged Vintage Colombian coffees are very sweet, thick and rich with a little bit of acidity.

If you like full bodied coffees with that are strong and sharply acidic then you should try gourmet coffee beans from Costa Rica. Another area that has a full bodied coffee that is rich in flavor has a wonderful aroma and a slightly acidic taste is Mexico.

Panama beans are noted for being full-bodied with a mild flavor and a sharp acidity.

Two of the most excellent coffee beans are from Hawaii's Kona area and Jamaica's Blue Mountain area coffee growers. The Kona beans have a hint of spice and sweetness with a full body a rich flavor. The Blue Mountain gourmet beans are considered top of the line coffee beans with their full body, slight acidity and smooth mellow flavor.Click to read more best dominican coffee

Gourmet coffee from the Dominican Republic is rich with a moderate acidity. You should look for coffee beans specifically from Santo Domingo or Barahona.

In Guatemala and El Salvador you should look for beans grown in the mountains or high areas. These tend to have the best body and a mild flavor. Those from El Salvador tend to have a medium level of acidity while those from Guatemala have a higher acidity level with a spicy, smoky characteristic.

Java Island, whose name is synonymous with coffee, offers gourmet Arabica beans that are spicy with a heavy body and mild acidity.

The best quality Arabica beans in the Asia/Indonesia area are from Sumatra. Sumatra coffees are wonderfully full-bodied, rich with a mellow taste that is low in acid.

Gourmet coffees can come from around the world or from your local coffee shop. Gourmet coffee can be grown in specific locations that lend to its taste, such as the Kona coffee beans, or it can be made into a gourmet coffee through the addition of flavorings during the roasting process. Either way, coffee enthusiasts know when they are being served a gourmet coffee; it's all in the taste.

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Top Haze Cannabis Strains- You Must Try This Collection

Most cannabis strains in use today are hybrids created by producers in search of a certain set of qualities; they are not found naturally. The same is true with haze. Haze is a purely sativa-dominant strain in its purest form. Many resulting hybrids are similarly sativa-only, while other growers combine sativa and indica to produce special effects.

The Haze strain has an extremely diverse genetic background, fusing elements from Thailand, South India, Mexico, and Colombia to create a singular plant.

Haze Strain Origin and Info

Haze is a marijuana strain that was first grown in California decades ago. The Haze brothers created Haze strains in the 1970s near Santa Cruz, California, and it is well known for the unusual experience it gives consumers when they consume it.

Hazes are a favorite among cannabis smokers worldwide because they provide a strong, energizing high without keeping them hooked to the couch. They enjoy them for their exceptional scents, which frequently combine potent spicy notes with fruity, sweet, and earthy undertones.

To get effective outcomes, they might be picky and harsh and need special attention. Hazes can also take a long time to flower; certain haze strains might take up to 16 weeks for the plants to reach maturity. Haze strains might not be the best choice for novice (or impatient) growers as a result of these drawbacks. However, individuals who grow Hazes frequently don't mind the hassle. They are aware that the best cannabis one can grow will be their reward for their hard work and dedication!

Most people identify sativa or sativa-dominant strains with a cheerful, energetic high, which is what Haze strains are believed to produce. It is frequently claimed that the high is mostly cerebral and does not have the same couchlock effect that indica strains are known for. A cerebral high can spark your imagination and be perfect for social situations. On the other hand, it can also induce a kind of brain fog (or haze) that not everyone is a huge fan of.

Most Popular Haze Strains

Amnesia Haze

Not to be confused with Amnesia, Amnesia Haze is a happy and social strain that is ideal for brainstorming sessions or lengthy, energetic conversations.

Amnesia Haze, a longtime favorite in Amsterdam's coffee shops, is said to be a mix of multiple landrace strains from Asia and Jamaica. Due to its powerful and highly energizing high, as well as its citrus and earthy flavors, it has won numerous Cannabis Cup titles.

This strain will appear to you as a typical ganja plant with classic green, compact, compressed leaves that are sugar-coated but not overly dense and over which orange pistils are subtly announcing their presence.

Amnesia Haze is a popular strain that users believe to be ideal for social situations and therapeutic uses; users have noted that the strain is highly effective in reducing anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and chronic pain.

Super Lemon Haze

Although it isn't nearly as Sativa dominant as Cannalope, it is still 70% sativa dominant, making it a real Sativa enthusiast's dream. This cerebrally powerful flower, which is thought to be a hybrid between Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze, has approximately 20% THC, which contributes to its back-to-back High Times Cannabis Cup awards.

Super Lemon Haze can release all of your energy so that you can complete your tasks. This delectable strain is one of the best hazes with high THC levels of up to 23% and is the best strain you can smoke.

Due to its stimulating head high, Super Lemon Haze is frequently referred to as a midday strain among varsity stoners. The majority of users report that this strain gives them the kind of clear, euphoric cerebral, and elastic physical highs that can favorably energies them for housework, errands, and other daily chores.

Super Silver Haze

Super Silver Haze is one of the most popular strains in the world and has won the first prize in the cannabis cup three times in a row. Super Silver haze is a must-try haze strain due to its potential medicinal and other characteristics.

This was created by crossing Skunk with Northern Lights, one of all-time favorite indica-dominant strains. Super Silver Haze, although having an indica-dominant parent, is a 70% sativa-dominant strain that produces a strong cerebral high thanks to its 22% THC concentration.

For its flickering, long-lasting colas, Super Silver Haze is renowned across the world. Sparkling silver pitch-covered, dense, and gorgeous buds can also be produced. Super silver haze is most definitely not for you if you enjoy sweet flavors. Although it has a bitter flavor, it excels at producing strong mental effects.

You'll be plunged into a joyful, ecstatic, and concentrated world. A strain not to be missed is this strong original haze!

G13 Haze

Sativa-dominant hybrid G13 Haze is shrouded in mystery. Although its parents are known, it is believed to have been created in the 60s or 70s by a secret government agency.

This strain is a must-have for any smoker who enjoys their Sunday morning Sativa toke because it contains 80% Sativa genetics. A hybrid of the original G13 Sativa with the world-famous Hawaiian Haze. A delightful head high is guaranteed by Hawaiian Haze influence, and G13 features predominate in plant structure.

It is not for beginners because it has a THC high of up to 21%. Take it if your THC tolerance is high and you want to have a productive day during the daytime.

This Sativa has a flavor that is sweet, fruity, nutty, and piney, with a scent that is primarily citrus and earthy. The distinctive feature of the G13 haze is its long-lasting effects. You might experience prolonged happiness, euphoria, and energy. However, your day will conclude with a restful night's sleep.

Purple Haze

One of the original Haze phenotypes to originate from the stabilized seeds raised by the Haze Brothers is Purple Haze.

Purple haze is a fantastic haze that is known for its hallucinogenic properties. This Sativa hybrid is the ideal wake-and-bake strain and an instant energy booster.

Purple Haze marijuana has effects but it's also a pleasure for the eyes. All around, this stunning, captivating strain has distinct purple undertones. Medium to huge, gorgeous flowers and buds with blue-purple hair can be found on this plant. Additionally, resinous, strong white trichomes on it appear to enhance its beauty.

The flavor of these strains is delicious. You won't be able to get over their sweet and fruity flavor and scent.

As soon as you start using Purple Haze, you'll find yourself in a euphoric, joyful, and creative state. Because of its THC level, which can reach 23%, novices and less experienced users should use caution.

Ending Note

Considering everything, we may conclude that marijuana is recognized for its Haze strains. These cannabis strains are strong and will provide you with a ton of energy, enabling you to succeed in daily life.

Even though they provide you with a boost of energy, it's always a good idea to pay attention to the dosage to prevent side effects.

The Sativa haze strains have a strong cerebral high and are powerful. Pick the strain you think is best, then appreciate life.