rabbitcruiser - Tumblr blog

rabbitcruiser · 3 hours

Text

Two for One

What do you think about my pic?

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 3 hours

Text

Along Toad River, BC (No. 4)

The community name derives from the nearby river of the same name that lies close to the Alaska Highway a few miles past the airstrip. The name derives historically from Hudson's Bay Company employees using the Liard River to reach the Northern Interior of British Columbia. It is likely a name given by Robert Campbell on his trips up river to Fort Halkett and Dease Lake during the 1830s. A Hudson's Bay trading post was established here in 1867, with a postmaster in service from 1868 to 1878, but the site was reported abandoned by the Geological Survey of Canada in 1890.

Source: Wikipedia

1 note · View note

rabbitcruiser · 3 hours

Text

Beringer Vineyards, St. Helena (No. 6)

1934 - BERINGER BECOMES TOP WINERY TO VISIT

After Prohibition, Beringer was the first winery to offer public tours, sparking wine tourism in Napa Valley. This was further expanded in 1939 when winemaker, Fred Abruzzini, distributed flyers and maps at the Golden Gate Exposition on Treasure Island. Hollywood stars, like Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, also made the trek up to Beringer. Because of the gorgeous estate and the award-winning wines, it became, and has remained, a favorite destination for travelers.

1977-PRESENT - WINEMAKING REFINEMENTS

There have been winemaking advancements over the past 145 years, and there are several significant upgrades that are still in place today. In 1977, Beringer began fermenting Chardonnay and Cabernet in French oak barrels. Beginning with Bob Steinhauer, vineyard manager in 1979, we began a legendary partnership with our growing operation. Continuing its pattern for being a pioneer, in 1989 Beringer launched the first formal research and sensory evaluation program. Expanding vineyard sourcing to the Central Coast in 2012 also broadened Beringer's portfolio.

Source

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 3 hours

Text

Doors, Gates and Windows (No. 11)

Seville, E (two pics)

Albufeira, P (eight pics)

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 3 hours

Text

Benches/Chairs (No. 29)

Gamla Uppsala Church, S (three pics)

Tyresö Palace, S (four pics)

Ottenby Nature Reserve, S

Färjestaden, S (two pics)

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 6 hours

Text

The Hotel Alfonso XIII officially opened on 28 April 1929.

2 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 6 hours

Text

National Blueberry Pie Day

Rich in antioxidants, blueberries make the perfect pie filling. Bake your own (it’s okay, you can use a store-bought crust) or visit a bakery or diner.

What could be more enjoyable than a slice of, delicious, blueberry pie? Blueberries, or star berries as the Native Americans call them, are one of nature’s superfoods. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and extremely healthy, blueberries are one of nature’s many good gifts that humans can use to create a myriad of delicious recipes!

Super healthy and super delicious, this superfood is perfect when made into a classic pie. And that’s exactly what National Blueberry Pie Day is here to celebrate!

History of National Blueberry Pie Day

The humble blueberry is one of few blue foods that can be found in nature and it is native to the Americas. Today, more than 690 million pounds of blueberries are grown each year in the United States.

Blueberries are not only delicious, but they are healthy as well, since the chemicals and antioxidants found in blueberries may contribute to fighting diseases and even preventing certain cancers.

When these delectable little berries are mixed together and stuffed into a pie, well, that’s certainly a reason to take notice! From what certain researchers have found, this making of Blueberry Pie likely happened somewhere in the mid-19th century.

The recipe for a Blueberry Pie seems to have first appeared in a cookbook in 1872, using wild blueberries that were growing in Maine, USA. However, the first printed reference to ‘blueberry pie’ may have been almost 50 years earlier, in the New England Farmer Journal in 1829.

The Civil War may actually have had a hand in promoting blueberries (and, thus, blueberry pie) to larger regions. After soldiers got their first taste of wild blueberries in Maine, they developed a taste for them and took them home with them to other states.

Now, Blueberry Pie day is celebrated by chefs, restaurants, bakeries, culinary experts and pie lovers all throughout the United States–and some places in the rest of the world too!

How to Celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day

Celebrating National Blueberry Pie Day certainly comes with a whole lot of deliciousness and enjoyment! Even for people who don’t prefer blueberries, substituting for another berry in a pie is a perfect solution.

Consider these fun ways to celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day:

Make a Blueberry Pie

Americans have been enjoying blueberry pies for years and there is no shortage of scrumptious recipes on the internet. Why not have a personal blueberry pie celebration by making a pie or other tasty blueberry-themed dishes? Get in the kitchen and bake up something yummy!

For those who don’t feel quite as adventurous, those who don’t want to channel their inner Martha Stewart, or those who don’t have a whole lot of time, there’s no shame in using a premade pie crust bought at the store to build that lovely pie. Fresh blueberries are yummy, but for an even easier hack, use blueberry pie filling in a can, which can be found in the baking section of the grocery store. It’s just as yummy and so much simpler.

Try a New Twist on an Old Favorite

In addition to using traditional blueberry pie recipes, why not experiment with some new ones? Try out these ideas:

Add ricotta cheese to the filling, to produce a creamy twist to the standard pie

Shake things up by adding black pepper, combined with warm spices, will give that blueberry pie a real kick.

Toss a bit of Amaretto liqueur into the recipe to offer an almond flavor that is sure to please.

In lieu of weaving pieces of crust across the top of the blueberry pie, try a crumble-like topping that is made from oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and flour.

For a super easy pie crust substitute, try making a graham cracker crust that mixes with graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and a bit of sugar.

Make and Give Individual Pies to Friends and Family

Instead of baking a whole pie that needs to be eaten in one place, try making individual hand pies (sometimes called pasties) that can be easily baked and filled. Simply roll out the refrigerated pie dough, add blueberry filling, fold over, crimp the edges and bake! It’s a delicious treat that is much faster and easier than a pie made in a traditional pie pan. Plus, it’s simple to bring a bunch of them to the office and pass them out to coworkers to get them to celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day!

Buy a Blueberry Pie

For those who simply don’t have time to spend in the kitchen, head on over to a local bakery and pick up a blueberry pie. (Ordering ahead might be a good idea!) If a local bakery doesn’t have blueberry pies, some delicious options can certainly be ordered through online sources and shipped.

Some bakeries have been known to host National Blueberry Pie Day events and giveaways that help to promote the celebration. Wholly Wholesome, an American baked goods company that sells pies and pie doughs (through grocery stores and online), has been known to host a National Blueberry Pie Day Giveaway in the past! Check out their website for more information and locations–and also to see their gluten-free options.

Host a Pie-Eating Contest

In the traditional vein of any pie day, and National Blueberry Pie Day is no exception, one fun activity is to host a pie-eating contest! Gather some brave friends, family, neighbors or coworkers for a fun event. If raising money for a cause, don’t forget to solicit donations by reaching out to a local bakery!

Allow a few contestants to participate, proving their abilities (and the size of their stomachs!) by showing how much pie they can eat. Typically, the parameters may be something along the lines of “the winner is the one who eats the most pie in 60 seconds”. Or each person gets one pie and the winner is the one who eats it the fastest.

In any case, it’s likely to be a bit of a mess so be sure to provide protective gear for the people, the table, and the floor!

Learn Some Fun Facts About Blueberries (and Pie!)

Consider these interesting pieces of information to share with friends and family on National Blueberry Pie Day:

Blueberries are native to North America, where the bulk of them continue to be grown today.

Growing blueberries requires very specific conditions, including moist soil that has certain acidity and pH levels.

Blueberry season lasts from April through October, with peak season in June. Harvesting begins in the south in the late spring and works its way north throughout the season.

Source

#Tarte aux Myrtilles #Pueblo Pie Trible Berry #National Blueberry Pie Day #fruit #raspberry #Canada #USA #travel #dessert #food #restaurant #vacation #original photography #28 April #NationalBlueberryPieDay #national day #summer 2015 #2014

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 8 hours

Text

International Workers Memorial Day

Workers’ Memorial Day is an international holiday marked on April 28 annually. It is observed to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety, as well as commemorate all the workers who have lost their lives due to work-related illnesses and those whose lives have been put on hold due to injuries that have incurred while working. According to figures, the number of people who get killed at work is higher than those who lose their lives to wars and drug abuse combined! Labor unions around the world observe this day to remember their fallen heroes and discuss measures to ensure safe workplaces.

History of Workers Memorial Day

Although it only became widely popular when the U.S. first celebrated it on April 28, 1989, Workers’ Memorial Day had been celebrated several years before then by Canada on the same day. Perhaps, the unpopularity associated with Canada’s first observation can be credited to the fact that it was celebrated under a different, albeit similar name. Regardless of who first observed it though, the day was inspired by the signing of the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law in 1970 and the formation of the OSHA on April 28, 1971.

In the early years of the signing of the OSHA into law, the celebration of the Workers’ Memorial Day was centered in North America. The holiday only attained international recognition in the last parts of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st centuries. In 1985, the Canadian Labor Congress pronounced April 28 as an annual day of remembrance — which is the anniversary of a Workers’ Compensation Act signed as far back as 1914. Progressively, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (A.F.L.-C.I.O.) declared April 28 as Workers’ Memorial Day to honor the thousands of people who have been injured or lost their lives on their jobs. The U.K. followed suit with their celebration in 1992.

Since the adoption of the holiday by the International Labor Organization (I.L.O.) in 2001, many countries are now actively participating in observing it, with some deeming it fit to confer the holiday a public holiday status. Furthermore, to add value to the holiday, from 1996, annual themes began to be assigned to each year’s celebration of the day.

Workers Memorial Day timeline

1971 OSHA is Formed

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is formed.

1989 A.F.L.-C.I.O. Declaration

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations declares April 28 as Workers' Memorial Day.

1992 Introduced in the U.K.

Tommy Harte introduces Workers' Memorial Day in the U.K.

1996 Themes Begin to Be Set

The I.C.F.T.U. begins to set annual themes for each Workers' Memorial Day.

2001 New Declaration

An agency of the United Nations — I.L.O. — recognizes Workers' Memorial Day and declares it World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Workers Memorial Day FAQs

What does a labor union do?

Among many other things, labor unions are charged with fighting for the betterment of their workers’ welfare, remunerations, and all things needed for them to work in a favorable environment and for decent financial gratification. Generally, labor unions serve as mediators between their members and authorities. Their impacts have been felt by both employees and employers over the years.

Is a labor union a good thing?

It is. This is evident in the many advantages and privileges unionized workers get over their non-unionized counterparts. Most significant changes in employees’ welfare and safety were achieved through the struggles of labor unions. They do have their setbacks though.

Why do people not like unions?

Most governments and employers detest labor unions because of their strong affection for riots and strike actions. To the unions, those two are the most effective languages employers understand, and many a time, they do succeed in pressing home their demands with the employers.

How to Observe Workers Memorial Day

Inform the public about work safety

Strive for a safer environment at work

Honor the memories of fallen workers

Go out there and educate the public on the importance of staying safe while at work. Also, tell them the possible risks associated with their various works.

If you are working in an unsafe or potentially dangerous environment, get people to rally behind you and ask for a safer work environment from your employers. You might just be a cause for a good change.

Be it a close relative, friend, acquaintance, or stranger, honor the memories of those fallen heroes, who died in the cause of their works. Pay tributes to them or their loved ones.

5 Interesting Facts About Workers’ Memorial Day

It was first celebrated in Canada

It was unpopular at first

America made it popular

It became international

It's a public holiday in Gibraltar

Canada was the first country to mark it although under a different but similar name.

The event was first known but not quite as popular as it became in the later years.

It only began to be widely recognized when the U.S. marked it.

A host of country trade unions in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and elsewhere observe it.

While it is simply a national holiday in other countries, it is a government-free public holiday in Gibraltar.

Why Workers Memorial Day is Important

It reminds us of successful struggles

It increases the unity between workers worldwide

It gives workers a more amplified voice

Workers' Memorial Day reminds us of how effective calling out to authorities for good changes can be. By doing so, we may be able to save someone's life.

Whichever continent you happen to be from and whichever race you belong to, this day increases the bond and unity between workers in achieving a common goal. We love this!

Workers around the world use the day to loudly voice out their work environment and other pressing demands. Considerate employers, on the other hand, listen to the demands.

Source

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 8 hours

Text

Maryland became the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution on April 28, 1788.

0 notes

rabbitcruiser · 23 hours

Text

Black and White

What do you think about my pic?

3 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 24 hours

Text

Along Toad River, BC (No. 3)

Toad River, originally Toad's River Post, is a highway service community in northern British Columbia, Canada, located at historic Mile 422 on Highway 97, the Alaska Highway, near the confluence of the Toad and Racing Rivers. The community primarily serves travelers and tourists with a highway maintenance station; a lodge with a restaurant, campground and gas station; a public telephone and a private 3000 foot airstrip. The Toad River Lodge boasts a "world famous" collection of over 10,000 hats (2016) thumbtacked to the ceiling, many of them donated by passersby on the Alaska Highway. Two miles north, The Poplars Campground offers camping, and motel rooms during the summer months (2011).

Source: Wikipedia

19 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 24 hours

Text

Beringer Vineyards, St. Helena (No. 5)

1887 - A REPUTATION FOR QUALITY BEGINS

Beringer wins an award at the Mechanics Institute Exposition in San Francisco, just the first of many over the years. In more recent times, noteworthy accolades include being named #1 Wine of the Year for the 1986 Cabernet by Wine Spectator (1990 edition). Six years later, Wine Spectator named the 1994 Chardonnay #1 Wine of the Year (1996 edition) - this is special because not only is it the first time a white wine has ever garnered that top spot, but Beringer is the first and only winery to ever have both a red and a white wine in that top slot. In 2012, Wine Spectator named the 2009 Knights Valley Reserve #8 Wine of the Year.

1915-1933 - THE SECOND GENERATION & PROHIBITION

After Frederick's passing in 1901, then Jacob's passing in 1915, Jacob's children, Charles and Bertha Beringer, take over ownership of Beringer winery.

While most wineries shut their doors at the beginning of Prohibition in 1920, Beringer continued to operate during Prohibition under a federal license that allowed them to make wine for religious purposes. Of course, Beringer went beyond selling sacramental wine to churches, which is the story behind the Whisper Sister label.

Source

3 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 1 day

Text

Doors, Gates and Windows (No. 10)

Seville, E

3 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 1 day

Text

World Tapir Day

Learn about the highly endangered creature known as the tapir, and educate others, volunteer, or donate to help preserve these fascinating mammals.

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of tapirs with World Tapir Day! Celebrated every year on April 27, this day is all about shining a spotlight on these unique creatures. Since its start in 2008, the event has aimed to increase awareness and support for tapir conservation.

Why celebrate tapirs, you ask? Well, many people don’t even know these animals exist. They’re often mistaken for other species, even in places where they naturally live.

Tapirs are crucial for their ecosystems, helping forests grow by spreading seeds. But they’re in danger due to habitat loss and other human activities. World Tapir Day is here to change that by educating people and rallying support for these shy giants.

How can we make a difference? Simple acts like learning more about tapirs, sharing information, and supporting conservation efforts can have a big impact.

You can also donate to organizations working to protect tapir habitats or take part in local events and activities. Together, we can help ensure tapirs thrive for generations to come.

History of World Tapir Day

World Tapir Day is a unique celebration dedicated to raising awareness about tapirs, those curious creatures that have roamed the Earth for millions of years.

This special day was officially launched in 2008 and is celebrated annually on April 27. It wasn’t until 2011, however, that the celebration really took off, thanks to the passionate efforts of tapir enthusiasts and conservationists who recognized the need to highlight these lesser-known animals.

Their goal was to educate the public about the critical role tapirs play in their ecosystems and the threats they face, such as habitat loss and hunting.

The founding of World Tapir Day marked the beginning of a concerted effort to put tapirs on the global conservation agenda.

By drawing attention to their plight, the day aims to inspire actions that help ensure their survival. Zoos, wildlife organizations, and conservation groups around the world participate by hosting events, educational programs, and social media campaigns to spread the word.

Activities range from visiting tapirs at local zoos to engaging in conservation fundraising efforts.

The significance of World Tapir Day has grown over the years, reflecting the increasing urgency of protecting these animals and their habitats. All four recognized species of tapirs are currently listed as vulnerable or endangered.

The day serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of wildlife and the importance of conservation efforts to protect our planet’s biodiversity for future generations.

How to Celebrate World Tapir Day

Celebrating World Tapir Day can be both fun and meaningful with a sprinkle of creativity. Here are some playful suggestions that don’t just stick to the script:

Dress Up as a Tapir: Grab some grey or black clothes, fashion a snout, and maybe even some spots and stripes. Walk around your neighborhood or park, sparking curiosity and conversations about tapirs.

Tapir-Themed Art Day: Gather your friends or family and create tapir-inspired artwork. Paint, draw, or even create digital art—let your imagination run wild. Share your masterpieces online to spread the love for these unique creatures.

Movie Night with a Twist: Host a movie night featuring documentaries or films about tapirs and their habitats. It’s a cozy way to learn about these animals and the challenges they face.

“Adopt” a Tapir: Many conservation organizations offer symbolic adoption programs. Adopting a tapir can be a great way to support its protection and learn more about the specific animal.

Tapir Trivia Night: Organize a trivia night with facts about tapirs. It’s a fun way to educate and challenge your friends and family about tapir knowledge.

Visit a Zoo Virtually or In-Person: If you can’t make it to a zoo, many offer virtual tours where you can see tapirs. For those who can visit in person, it’s a great opportunity to learn firsthand about these animals.

Tapir Treats Bake-off: Get creative in the kitchen by baking cookies or cakes shaped like tapirs. Share your creations with friends or on social media to spread awareness in the sweetest way possible.

These ideas make sure the spotlight is on these fascinating creatures and the efforts to conserve them.

Source

1 note · View note

rabbitcruiser · 1 day

Text

Benches/Chairs (No. 28)

Njutånger, S (four pics)

Hudiksvall, S (two pics)

Lake Jättendalssjön, S

Galtströms Bruk & Herrgård AB, S (three pics)

4 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 1 day

Text

Islamic conquest of Hispania: Moorish troops led by Tariq ibn Ziyad land at Gibraltar to begin their invasion of the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus) on April 27, 711.

3 notes · View notes

rabbitcruiser · 1 day

Text

The great fire of 1838 in Charleston started on April 27, 1838.

2 notes · View notes