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Pizza Day!

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Mmmm, pizza.  Definitely one of my favorite things. A second favorite to all of the United States. The top three chains are Pizza Hut, Papa John's, and Domino's. We prefer local - below is from Pizano's but JJ's is my number one. Flatbreads with toppings have been consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks.  But Naples, Italy is considered the birthplace of pizza as we know it today.  It was a bustling town with a large working poor population, and they needed inexpensive food to eat, so the street vendors provided. When Italy unified in 1861, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited the city and requested an assortment of pizzas.  The Queen's favorite was the pizza mozzarella - flatbread topped with the cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil - and so it's been called Margherita ever since. With immigration, Neapolitans brought pizza to the United States. While their location has moved, Lombardi's is still in business and using the same oven as they...

Disability Day

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  The aim of Disability Day is to encourage a better understanding of people affected by disabilities, and helping to make people more aware of the rights, dignity, and welfare of disabled people. 15% of the population in the world has a disability, and the categories include mental illness, physical and intellectual impairments/disorders, as well as spinal cord and head injuries. Inclusivity isn't just about making sure disabled people have access to buildings and events, but also having access to different jobs. Here in Reno, Smiling with Hope Pizza opened in 2016 with the following mission statement: To create hope and meaning in the lives of people with disabilities. They provide employment opportunities for disabled workers, including those with Down Syndrome. Disability Law Days of the Year Smiling with Hope