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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 9, 2021 9:43:04 GMT -5
"Apricot lovers from all over the United States observe National Apricot Day every year on January 9th. Related to the peach, the apricot’s velvety flesh is quite similar. However, the texture of the golden-orange fruit is firmer, and the flavor more tart than its cousin’s. Since we easily preserve the apricot, we enjoy this versatile fruit all year long – fresh, canned, and dried. Apricots are found the world over but originated in northeastern China near the Russian border in ancient times. Later, the fruit was introduced to Europe and Armenia. The apricot found its way to North America when English colonists settled in Virginia. Apricots traveled further west when Spanish explorers and missionaries brought them on expeditions. This migration caused apricots to be grown commercially today. The apricot tree can grow to 45 feet if left unpruned. It produces white, pink, or red blossoms and is a winter-hardy tree. However, early frosts can damage the fruit. Fresh apricots pack in the nutrients. A 1 cup serving of apricot halves contains 60% of the daily allowance of Vitamin A, and 26% of the daily allowance for Vitamin C. Other vitamins in this low-calorie snack include Vitamin B-6, Magnesium, Iron and Calcium and is also an excellent source of fiber. With its unique flavor, the apricot is a versatile ingredient lending itself to both sweet and savory dishes. Perfect for snacking, apricots are best fresh off the tree but are also found in markets the year-round. Dried, they are delicious in healthy granola or a salad."
My notes: I love apricots! I can only get the organic ones in summer at a health store.
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Post by ellyfant on Jan 9, 2021 13:08:44 GMT -5
Nom nom I adore these delicious fruits and as well as the nutrition facts you mentioned Zandrajoi apparently they are also a very effective anti-carcinogenic aid
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2021 18:32:46 GMT -5
I love apricots too. Had no idea that there was a day devoted to them though.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 9, 2022 9:40:35 GMT -5
"Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. They’ve answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.
From local, state, and federal, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them. Often law enforcement are the only paid emergency resource a community has. More often they work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer. On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect."
My notes: Police officers get a bad rap & have gotten more of a bad rap in today's world. Most are just trying to do their job but what people fail to realize is they also need the support of the community, which includes the government, local government, etc. Without laws, chaos ensues.
If you allow the government to break the law because of an emergency, they will always create an emergency to break the law.- Unknown
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Post by lainee on Jan 9, 2022 18:10:07 GMT -5
ZandraJoi, What a great idea...to set aside a special day, to show Law Enforcement Officers everywhere that they ARE appreciated! However, one day is not enough..we need to show them EVERY day. Even for those of us who highly respect and support them...we need to step up and do more. What that entails, I don't know...each of us will find our own way, to let them know that we DO honor their service and, we are grateful And, ZandraJoi, that's a GREAT quote! I love it!
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Post by Bob on Jan 13, 2022 18:30:31 GMT -5
Just like any other occupation. There’s good and bad people. I would hate to see the world without police. Be crazy. Good quote!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 9, 2023 9:40:00 GMT -5
"National Balloon Ascension Day on January 9th commemorates the first balloon flight in the United States in 1793. The French aeronaut, Jean Pierre Blanchard, took flight over the Walnut Street Prison in Philadelphia above a large crowd. He ascended in a hydrogen gas balloon, a popular balloon at the time. George Washington witnessed the launch of the balloon, too. That day he lit the fires of fascination with ballooning in Americans. However, more than hot air balloons also flew in the skies over time. Several varieties of balloons took shape over the next 100 years. Airships inflated by hydrogen and shaped like cigars took to the skies. They were also called blimps. Their engines gave these balloons directional flight and speed." My notes: Anybody been in a Hot air balloon?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 9, 2024 9:05:36 GMT -5
"It may be a little shocking, but National Static Electricity Day is on January 9th. The observance explores static electricity and even how we may cause it. Static electricity is different from the electrical current carried by wires through a building or transmitted by the electric companies. Static electricity is produced when the positive and negative charges of an atom are out of balance." My notes: Have you ever rubbed your hand on a balloon & make your hair stick up? Or maybe you walked on a carpeted floor & shocked another? I know I'm not the only one lol Fun times
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