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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 6, 2020 9:31:26 GMT -5
"National Miner’s Day honors the contributions of miners across the country. Additionally, the day reflects on their sacrifices and offers time to show appreciation to the mining country’s hard-working individuals. As we honor their accomplishments and remember the tragedies that these hard-working individuals experience, the country must keep in mind that mining is one of America’s most dangerous jobs. Miners put their lives at risk every day. They contend with health and safety issues as well as an uncertain future. The Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 as well as the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 were created to oversee the safety and health of all miners. We use products every day made from raw materials excavated from mines. These materials are a result of the work of the miners. These men and women play a much more critical role in our lives than most people realize."
My notes: Let's take a moment to honor these people who help make our lives better.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 6, 2021 9:25:27 GMT -5
"On December 6th, National Microwave Oven Day honors one appliance that changed how we use the kitchen. Quite by accident, self-taught American engineer Percy Spencer discovered a way to heat food safely with microwaves. While working with an active radar in 1945, he noticed a melting chocolate bar in his pocket. The high-powered microwave beams created a heating effect ideal for cooking. Spencer deliberately attempted cooking popcorn with the microwaves. Next, he tried cooking an egg. Both the popcorn and the egg created dramatic results. However, the popcorn resulted in success, unlike the egg. The egg exploded in his fellow engineer’s face! However, we can cook eggs in microwave ovens. Try poaching one.
Spencer, employed by Raytheon, continued experimenting with different methods of heating food safely with microwaves.
Raytheon filed a United States patent application for Spencer’s microwave cooking process on October 8th, 1945. In 1947, Raytheon built the first commercially available microwave oven. It was called the “Radarange.” An estimated 90% of homes in the United States have a microwave in them."
My notes: We have a microwave as well but don't try to use it as much.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 6, 2022 8:54:50 GMT -5
"National Gazpacho Day, on December 6th, recognizes a flavorful soup that cooks serve cold. This typically tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. The original Spanish recipe includes stale bread, water, vinegar, oil and salt. Other ingredients include olive oil, wine, vinegar, water, and salt."
My notes: Do you like gazpacho? I can't say I've had it. How do you make it?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 6, 2023 9:13:05 GMT -5
"Each year on December 6th, National Pawnbrokers Day pays tribute to a profession that provides a valuable service to their clientele. Those who are in need of cash funds and also those looking for a reasonably good deal seek the services of pawnbrokers. The word pawn is derived from the Latin word pignus, meaning pledge."
My notes: What do you think of pawning? It's a good way to earn some money, however, I'm sure what you have to pay back is more than what you got originally. Loans tend to work that way.
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Post by Steve on Dec 7, 2023 8:23:32 GMT -5
Pawnbrokers are like loan sharks. It's quick and easy money but what you get is nothing near the value of the item you're pawning.
I've never used one and don't see the need for them (for me).
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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 7, 2023 9:21:34 GMT -5
Pawnbrokers are like loan sharks. It's quick and easy money but what you get is nothing near the value of the item you're pawning. I've never used one and don't see the need for them (for me). They can be tempting for that quick money but I would find other ways.
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