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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 8, 2020 8:48:33 GMT -5
"National Cappuccino Day on November 8th whips up a frothy, hot cup of cappuccino. It’s a perfect drink on a frosty morning, meeting with friends or just to enjoy a creamy cuppa. Traditionally prepared with espresso, hot milk, and steamed milk foam, a cappuccino is an Italian coffee drink. The word cappuccino comes from the Capuchin friars and is the diminutive form of cappuccio in Italian, meaning hood or something that covers the head. This popular coffee beverage got its name not from the hood on their habits but from the color of the hooded robes that the friars wore. (The Capuchin friars is an Order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief offshoots of the Franciscans.) In 1945 Achille Gaggia invented the modern espresso machine which further popularized the cappuccino. The Mid 1990s – Cappuccino was made more widely available to North Americans as upscale coffee houses sprang up. Late 1990′s to Early 2000′s – Cappuccinos became popular in the United States concurrent with the boom in the American coffee industry. The start of the 21st Century – A modified short-cut version of the cappuccino started being served at fast-food chains. While steaming the milk you must pay close attention to attain the correct ratio of foam, thus making the cappuccino one of the most difficult espresso-based beverages to make properly. A skilled barista may create artistic shapes while he/she is pouring milk on top of the espresso coffee."
My notes: I love the smell of coffee but can't drink it lol Can't do caffeine!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 8, 2021 8:58:10 GMT -5
"National Parents as Teachers Day on November 8th encourages Parent Teachers Organizations and parents to join forces to support children in their educational goals. Parents as Teachers Organizations offer educational services to parents across the country. These affiliates give all parents of young children support, and it also provides information so all children learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential. The concept for Parents as Teachers developed in the 1970s in Missouri. There, educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child’s development of learning skills, including reading and writing. The day provides tools, resources, and support to parents to better guide them and their children."
My notes: Parents should have an active role in education. Better yet, homeschool so you can control what your kids learn & adapt the curriculum individually.
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Post by spg on Nov 8, 2021 11:37:43 GMT -5
We used to have such gatherings when were at school. Now everyone is learning from home.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 8, 2022 8:48:37 GMT -5
"Abet and Aid Punsters Day is celebrated on November 8 every year. When all of us are experiencing withdrawals from October festivities, Abet and Aid Punsters Day comes to the rescue with poor jokes and terrible puns. The day encourages us to loosen up and laugh with each other. It is a celebration dedicated to laughter and making each other laugh with jokes, puns, and pranks. Sometimes the best way to cheer up is by indulging in silly or dad jokes. Instead of rolling your eyes at yet another bad pun, laugh along and come up with original punny jokes!" My notes: Do you have a good or rather, bad joke to share? Feel free to post it in: Best joke heard
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 8, 2023 9:26:58 GMT -5
"On November 8th, World Radiography Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of the X-ray. The day also recognizes the important role that radiographers and radiologists play in the health care industry. The first thing a doctor does when a patient breaks a bone is order an X-ray. This kind of medical imaging allows healthcare professionals to see what is going on inside the body. The painless diagnostic test uses a form of electromagnetic radiation that passes through objects."
My notes: I don't know of anybody who has not had X-rays done. Even at the dentist, they do them. While they can be safe, some healthcare professionals are wisening up & not overdoing them for their patients.
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