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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 24, 2020 9:52:11 GMT -5
"November 24th recognizes these silver little fishes on National Sardines Day. They may not swim right up to your plate, but they sure do pack in the flavor. While some people are afraid to taste these small, silverfish, others consider sardines a delicious snack enjoyed on their own or with crackers. Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. While we might be most familiar with sardines packed in cans, some enjoy fresh sardines grilled. This small fish can also be pickled and smoked, too. When canned, they can be packed in water, olive, sunflower or soybean oil or tomato, chili or mustard sauce. The term sardine was first used in English during the beginning of the 15th century, possibly coming from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia where there was an abundance of sardines. Sardines are a great source of vitamins and minerals. The sardine canning industry peaked in the United States in the 1950s. The Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, which was the last large sardine cannery in the United States, closed its doors on April 15, 2010, after 135 years in operation."
My notes: Anybody eat sardines? They just never appealed to me lol
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 16:23:13 GMT -5
Interesting and thanks for posting. I don't eat sardines, but my cats love it! >^..^<
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 24, 2021 9:42:08 GMT -5
"The day before gathering around the turkey, gather around the nearest jukebox to celebrate National Jukebox Day! As Americans flock to their hometowns for Thanksgiving, many will head out to neighborhood bars and restaurants. They will catch up with friends and family and celebrate by playing great songs on their local jukebox. The name jukebox is thought to originate from places called ‘juke houses’ or ‘jook joints.’ In the early 1900s, people congregated in these establishments to drink and listen to music. In 1889, Louis Glass and his partner William S. Arnold invented the first coin-operated player in San Francisco. They were both managers of the Pacific Phonograph Co. Formally known as the nickel-in-the-slot machine, the player included a coin operation feature on an Edison phonograph. However, it played a limited selection of songs without any amplification. Playing Music, Playing the Jukebox
Throughout history, the jukebox continued to evolve with the times. When recording artists first crooned into microphones and cut records into vinyl, an aspiring inventor in a Chicago music store worked nights to build a box that would play both sides of the record. While the Blue Grass Boys played to sold-out audiences in the Grand Ole Opry, guys and gals danced the night away by playing their song over and over again on the jukebox at a local pub. With the advancement of technology, today’s jukebox is more versatile than ever before. Touchscreen interfaces respond to the swipe of a finger (or can even be controlled by a mobile app). A vast virtual library of songs includes back catalog jukebox heroes alongside top artists of today. No matter what genre of music you like, or who you listen with, the jukebox covers every era. From big band and jazz, country and blues to rock & roll, acoustic and electric, and everything in between, celebrate them with National Jukebox Day!
HISTORY OF THE JUKEBOX The first coin-operated player was invented in San Francisco by Louis Glass and his partner William S. Arnold. Louis Glass and his partner William S. Arnold invented the first coin-operated player in 1889 in San Fransisco, CA. In 1905, John Gabel introduced the “Automatic Entertainer.” It included 24 song selections. Enter “The Golden Era” of jukeboxes. In the 1930s, manufacturers including Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., The J. P. Seeburg Corp., The Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corp., and Automatic Musical Instrument Co., competed to produce them for diners, saloons, and other entertainment locations. “The Silver Age” of jukeboxes began in 1946. At the time, the market demand for the newest and greatest technology soared. Fashionable and sleek, jukeboxes were more than just music players, they were centerpieces often flamboyant with color and chrome. Neon and sci-fi became a tremendous influence on style as well. Modern Era The 1960s started a new modern age for jukeboxes. Designs of coin-operated models went through radical changes. New materials and customer demand influenced aesthetics and increased the variety of song selections. In 1989, compact-disc mechanisms replaced the older record-style players as newer technology became affordable and rapidly implemented among the general population. Jukeboxes started to become more of a novelty than a necessity.
TouchTunes introduced the next major innovation for the industry in 1998 with the launch of the first digital networked music jukebox. For the first time, customers could search and browse from a library with 750 digital songs. They continued the innovation with the first-ever jukebox mobile app on iOS and Android. The app allows users to find nearby jukebox locations, create playlists, and queue up songs on the jukebox directly from their phone. Other applications soon followed including Virtuo and Playdium. In 2011, TouchTunes once again revolutionized in-venue entertainment with the launch of Virtuo, a multi-application platform designed to appeal a tech-savvy audience. Users could choose from hundreds of thousands of songs available."
My notes: Anybody ever used a jukebox? A nostalgic item.
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Post by lainee on Nov 24, 2021 19:16:51 GMT -5
Love those Jukeboxes!! Best way EVER to hear Oldies, Rock & Roll & Country! Not to mention Jazz & the Blues..
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Post by Bob on Nov 30, 2021 18:56:28 GMT -5
Oh yeah! Used one, lots of times back in the day. We even had one at our house.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 24, 2022 9:17:05 GMT -5
"Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day is celebrated on November 24 nationwide. It is a day to accept and celebrate individual talents. Beauty lies in being different. We’re not made to all fit in one box. Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day is a day to accept these differences and to love what each of us has to offer. Can you stand on your hands, curl your tongue, do uncanny impressions? Are you a prolific whistler, graffiti artist, or double-jointed? Whatever it may be, celebrate your talent today."
My notes: What is your unique talent? How do you hone your skill? I have some talents like being able to curl my tongue lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 24, 2023 6:45:49 GMT -5
"Fur-Free Friday is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), on November 24 this year, to denounce our cruelty, in the name of fashion, to fur-bearing animals, and to campaign for animal rights and protection. Did you know that California was the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products in 2019? However, this law will not be implemented until 2023. Fur fashion is clothing manufactured with furry animal hides. This clothing is considered a luxury product and is worn mainly by the rich and famous to symbolize social status. Furs used in these clothes are usually sourced from foxes, raccoon dogs, mink, rabbits, seals, wolves, cats, and dogs."
My notes: While I'm for natural, not at the expense of other creatures. Plus we have synthetic versions so there's no need.
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