October 26: Howl at the Moon Night, National Mincemeat Day, Mule Day

Howl at the Moon Night

There have probably been times when we all wanted to howl at the moon but let our inhibitions (or fear of being arrested) get in the way. Well, this is your chance, because tonight is "Howl at the Moon Night." Appropriately timed just five days before Halloween, we can all participate in the romantic allure of vampires and werewolves.

When you're all howled-out, head back inside and settle in for an evening of enchanting fantasy by watching Michael Landon in the classic film, "I Was a Teenage Werewolf." You can check out the details on Yahoo! Movies.

Here is some interesting werewolf trivia you may not have known:

* "Lycanthropy is the supernatural condition whereby a human transforms into a wolf."

* "Werewolf legends have been used to explain the acts of serial killers."

* "Werewolf movies commonly link lycanthropy with the onset of puberty, as both conditions commonly involve hair growth, mood swings, and strong impulses."

National Mincemeat Day

Most people have heard of mincemeat pies, but very few actually know what they are. Historically they were made with chopped liver, minced meat, boiled eggs, dried fruit and spices ? yum! Through the ages the meat was replaced with suet (or fat), and today they generally contain a preserve containing apples, dried fruits, spices, and either suet or vegetable shortening.

Well, today is "National Mincemeat Day," so if you're ever going to take the plunge, now's the time. Since you're not likely to find a good variety of mincemeat baked goods at your local grocery, here are some interesting recipes from Yahoo! Shine:

Pear and Mincemeat Tart

Mincemeat Cornucopias

Mincemeat Pastry Twists

Mule Day

October 26 is "Mule Day," and marks the anniversary of the arrival of a very special Spanish donkey to the United States in 1785. The donkey was a gift to George Washington from King Charles III of Spain.

Washington used the donkey to breed with his prize Virginia mares and started a herd of "super mules." By 1799 there were 57 new mules at Mt. Vernon. Many of the finest mules in America today came from this prestigious lineage.

Here are some interesting facts about mules:

* Horses have 64 chromosomes, donkeys have 62, and mules and hinnies have 63.

* Mules can kick in any direction.

* Mules are serving in military missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/october-26-howl-moon-night-national-mincemeat-day-213800731.html

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Maine innovation on display at Colisee in Lewiston ? Business ...

LEWISTON, Maine ? It was like the brainiest party you?d ever seen: Roughly 400 people crowded into the Androscoggin Bank Colisee to sip wine, eat cheese and exchange ideas.

Really big ideas.

For the first time, The Maine Technology Institute held its Innovation Economy showcase in Lewiston and the turnout was huge. Hundreds came to see and hear the latest in matters such as renewable energy, communications, biotechnology and manufacturing.

?It?s just amazing,? said MTI President Robert Martin, ?the reach and breadth of what Maine companies can do.?

There was a lot of life-changing technology on display, but one of the busiest booths around was more in the realm of leisure. This belonged to Pantheon Guitars, a Lewiston company that had segments of its high-end acoustic guitars on display.

The booth was busy almost at once. Even the nerdiest people admittedly don?t know how a guitar is made.

?That,? said Pantheon CEO John D. Karp, ?is part of the fun.?

Like all other businesses on display at the show, Pantheon has benefited from MTI, which since 2000 has awarded $142 million in grants and loans to Maine companies and research institutions.

?I?m a huge fan,? Karp said. ?They really helped us to make advances in our processes.?

A few booths down stood the people of Falcon Performance Footwear, an Auburn company. It also has received grants from MTI to help with development. In response to that, it put on display a boot, sliced down the middle to show its many parts.

The booth was manned by Carl Spang. As Falcon president, he doesn?t get out to mingle very often with other innovators.

?It?s great to be out at a local show and to see all these people,? Spang said.

Around the corner was Packgen, an Auburn company that manufactures containers made from composite materials. It, too, benefited from an MTI grant and as a result, it expects to create a dozen additional jobs in the coming year.

The show was about innovation, but it wasn?t as tech-heavy as it could have been. Men in coats and ties mingled with women in power suits. They drank beer and wine and gathered in small groups, talking shop or discussing the state of innovation in Maine.

Which was precisely the point.

?We have these great companies in the state, but you don?t see them; they?re tucked away here and there,? MTI spokeswoman Deborah Cook said. ?This is a chance for us to make all of this visible.?

Gov. Paul LePage, citing illness, failed to show to deliver a speech, but that didn?t quiet the enthusiasm of the gathering. Other speakers took his place, including David Kappos, undersecretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Desh Deshpande, a Boston venture capitalist and entrepreneur.

Source: http://bangordailynews.com/2012/10/18/business/maine-innovation-on-display-at-colisee-in-lewiston/

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Italy's Supreme Court Rules Cell Phone Brain Cancer Work Related

Italy's Supreme Court today upheld a work-related brain cancer claim for an executive who was required to use a cell phone on the job. Workers' Compensation benefits were awarded.

Click here to read: "Italy court ruling links mobile phone use to tumour" (Reuters)

"Marcolini developed a so-called neurinoma affecting a cranial nerve, which was apparently not cancerous but nevertheless required surgery that badly affected his quality of life.He initially sought financial compensation from the Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL) which rejected his application, saying there was no proof his illness had been caused by his work.
But a court in Brescia later ruled there was a causal link between the use of mobile and cordless telephones and tumours.
Italy's supreme court rejected an INAIL appeal against that ruling on Oct. 12 though its decision was only reported on Friday."

Source: http://workers-compensation.blogspot.com/2012/10/italys-supreme-court-rules-cell-phone.html

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Billie Joe Armstrong's Rehab is 'Killing Everyone,' Green Day Bassist Says

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Pinterest Adds Ability To Block And Report Other Users To Keep Site ?Positive And Respectful?

Pinterest is generally known as a place where a mostly female user base gathers to share images and videos of shiny happy things such as cute animals, pretty clothing, and tasty recipes. But in any community that consists of millions of people, some bad apples are going to turn up. So today, Pinterest announced new features to let people block other users and report bad activity on the site. Users can now flag specific pins, or report entire user profiles.

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