5 Things to Know Today: September 7

1. Weather:  If you guessed it was going to rain, you'd be right. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 90 percent chance of rain, with a high around 73 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: Columnist Jenae Holtzhafer took a look at ways to . So many ways, so little time!

3. Coming Up:  This weekend, there are several events to commemorate 9/11 in New York City. Instead of our regular "Great Escape" feature, we will share that list with you.

4. Did You Know? That we're launching another new blogger this week? What about you? Is September your month to start a blog? 

5. Today in History: He's the one uncle we all share! On Sept. 7, 1813, a meat packer named Samuel Wilson started stamping barrels of army rations with "U.S." for "United States." Milatary men started referring to the food as "Uncle Sam's," and the rest is history.