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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays - December 11
National Noodle Ring Day BAKED NOODLE RING2 c. cooked noodles
2 c. med. white sauce
1/2 c. grated cheese (2 oz.)
1/2 c. pimento, finely chopped
1/4 c. green pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Blend white sauce, cheese, pimento and green pepper. Pour sauce over noodles and mix lightly. Butter ring. Pack noodle mixture in mold evenly. Place mold in hot water and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 to 40 minutes or until firm.
To unmold, loosen noodle mixture from side of mold with spatula. Let stand for 5 minutes. Turn out on platter and fill center with creamed fish, chicken or meat. Garnish with parsley or watercress. Serves 8 to 10. http://www.cooks.com/recipe/bw28v7c3/baked-noodle-ring.html
International Mountain Day International Mountain Day - 11 December 2014
Mountain Farming
International Mountain Day is an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the worlds mountains and highlands.
This year, the theme for International Mountain Day is Mountain Farming. Here we have an opportunity to raise awareness about how mountain agriculture, which is predominantly family farming, has been a model for sustainable development for centuries.
International Mountain Day 2014 provides an occasion to highlight how family farming in mountain regions is undergoing rapid transformation due to population growth, economic globalization, urbanization and the migration of men and youth to urban areas.
At the same time, these changes can provide opportunities for local development. People who reside in mountain areas can diversify their income by engaging activities such as tourism, high value mountain products and handicrafts. An enabling policy environment that includes tailored investments could improve farmers access to resources and increase their capacity to generate income. http://www.fao.org/forestry/internationalmountainday/en/
UNICEF Birthday The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF; /ˈjuːnɨsɛf/ ew-ni-sef)[1] is a United Nations Program headquartered in New York City that provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It is one of the members of the United Nations Development Group and its Executive Committee.[2]
UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II. Ludwik Rajchman, a Polish bacteriologist, is regarded as the founder of UNICEF and was its first chairman from 1946 to 1950.[3] In 1953, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations System and its name was shortened from the original United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund but it has continued to be known by the popular acronym based on this previous title.
UNICEF relies on contributions from governments and private donors and UNICEF's total income for 2008 was $3,372,540,239.[4] Governments contribute two thirds of the organization's resources; private groups and some 6 million individuals contribute the rest through the National Committees. It is estimated that 91.8% of their revenue is distributed to Program Services.[5] UNICEF's programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award of Concord in 2006.
Most of UNICEF's work is in the field, with staff in over 190 countries and territories. More than 200 country offices carry out UNICEF's mission through a program developed with host governments. Seventeen regional offices provide technical assistance to country offices as needed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNICEF
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Daily Holidays - December 11 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
Dec 2014
OP
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)1. December 11 Birthdays
Last edited Fri Dec 12, 2014, 02:33 PM - Edit history (1)
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/december11.html
Good Cold Morning To You!
Here's Today's Comics
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Have A Great Thursday My Friends!
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)2. Stay warm
It's a balmy 34 here right now with high to be 39, but perhaps a bit of sun which we haven't seen in a week.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)3. It's 42 here in Central Florida
Going up to a high of 64. Come on Down for Some Sunshine!
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)4. Sounds good to me
Unfortunately I need to hang around here, but really could use a bit of sun.. .The gray skies have been getting everyone depressed of late.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)6. Sending you some good Sunshine vibes your way...:)
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)5. Good Morning to all!
Today was my grandma's birthday. She would have been 117 today. We share the same first name.
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)7. Nice, I bet it's a beautiful name too!
Sending you some Sunshine femmocrat!
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)9. Thank you! That feels good!
It is cold and windy here in PA. Chance of light snow.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)8. Noodle Ring? Where do I put that?!
Sanity Claws
(21,839 posts)10. Around the Christmas Tree?
Play horseshoes with it?
I was also puzzled by that recipe.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)11. Well,
What one does with their noodle ring, I believe is a private matter!