Wednesday September 19, 2001 - The Arizona Daily Wildcat Online

Congressman Jim Kolbe, R-Ariz., said yesterday that the safety of the UA Muslim community is a top priority for state and local leaders - especially after a handful of students from the Middle East decided to return to their home countries.

"Bigotry and discrimination against race and religion is not something we will tolerate," Kolbe said at the Islamic Center of Tucson, 901 E. First St., where he gave a speech yesterday to reassure Muslim children of their safety.

Fast facts:

In 1765, the sandwich was invented by John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. He gave the food its name. The Earl used to order roast beef between pieces of toast for a snack while he was at the gaming tables, it allowed him to keep one hand free to play while he ate.

Caviar, or fish eggs, contains the same healthful omega-3 fatty acids as salmon.

In 1889, Aunt Jemima pancake flour, invented at St. Joseph, Mo., was the first self-rising flour for pancakes and the first ready-mix food ever introduced commercially.

Celery has negative calories - it takes more calories to eat and digest a piece of celery than the celery contains initially.

Cellophane noodles must typically be soaked before using, as must dried porcini mushrooms and most dried beans.

Centuries ago, men were told the evil effects of coffee would make them sterile; women were cautioned to avoid caffeine unless they wanted to be barren.

Nutella is a hazelnut spread made with skim milk and cocoa. It is virtually unknown in America, but European children have happily smeared it on breakfast croissants for decades.

Of about 350 million cans of chicken noodle soup of all commercial brands sold annually in the United States, 60 percent is purchased during the cold and flu season. January is the top-selling month of the year.

On this date: Wednesday August 29th, 2001

In 1928, "The Singing Fool," with Al Jolson, was released.

In 1936, "Indian Love Call" was recorded by Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald.

In 1953, Gisele MacKenzie took over as host on NBC-TV's "Your Hit Parade."

In 1955, Eva Marie Saint, Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman starred in the "Producer's Showcase" presentation of "Our Town" on NBC-TV.

Quotable...

"Deep, deep suffering is felt by the Israeli people. I'm worried about the sentiments, the hate which has come up from some Americans against the Arab people. I have seen this in Israel so many times after an attack. Please do not hate the Arabs. Hate is what takes the terrorists out of the image of God."
- Rabbi Michael Melchior, Israeli deputy minister of foreign affairs