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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 20, 2021 9:15:06 GMT -5
"Each year National Disc Jockey Day recognizes the DJs playing the music and spinning the records. The observance takes place annually on January 20th. A disc jockey, or DJ for short, is a person who plays recorded music either on the radio or at a club or event. The first disc jockey was an experiment on the airwaves. In 1909, sixteen-year-old Ray Newby was a student under the supervision of Charles “Doc” Herrold at Herrold College of Engineering and Wireless. He played the first records over the airwaves before the word disc jockey even existed. What started as an experiment from the Garden City Bank Building where the college was located in San Fernando, California, was soon being replicated by radio broadcasters across the country. Initially, Newby primarily broadcast his news, music, and entertainment live. It wasn’t until 25 years later that radio commentator Walter Winchell coined the term disc jockey. Today, contemporary DJs play music from vinyl to digital. Regardless of the medium they use, the term disc jockey still applies. Hip-hop DJs became popular in the late 70s and 80s using multiple turntables and using the turntables themselves as an instrument to alter the music. Mobile DJs often act as the master of ceremonies at events or parties directing the evening’s activities."
My notes: Anybody been a DJ or know of some personally? I was never one nor know of anybody.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 20, 2022 9:55:06 GMT -5
"National Buttercrunch Day on January 20th recognizes the flavorful toffee candy that comes in several varieties. Buttercrunch is a combination of toffee, covered with chocolate. It has a crunchy texture and a caramel flavor. Variations on the recipe include toasted almond sprinkles. Making buttercrunch calls for a good candy thermometer and some cooking experience. Creating the toffee involves caramelizing sugar at high temperatures, which requires precision, timing, and the right tools and safety techniques for a successful outcome. Follow recipes closely. The stage the sugar is supposed to reach (usually the hard-crack stage) will determine when you remove the sugar from the heat. You also have to move quickly and safely. Sugar burns at 300°F + leave blisters and scars.
When you’ve mastered candy-making skills, the results are delicious and definitely worth sharing. Buttercrunch and other candy treats make terrific gifts during the holidays and throughout the year. It also stores well for a time. Keep it to serve over ice cream or add as a garnish to cakes and cookies."
My notes: Who likes buttercrunch? Have you made it? It's not bad but when I want a sweet, I want chocolate lol
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Post by lainee on Jan 20, 2022 18:58:31 GMT -5
I have made chocolate-covered buttercrunch before, and you definitely should have a good AND accurate, candy thermometer. Haven't made it in years, though...it's too sweet:-) And, I agree..I prefer chocolate over any other candy :-)
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Post by Bob on Jan 21, 2022 18:38:27 GMT -5
I like it but never made it before.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 20, 2023 9:44:56 GMT -5
"On National Cheese Lover’s Day, don’t feel bleu, throw a feta or act capriciously. January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some cheddar or asiago or fontina! There is no firm evidence of how humans discovered cheese making. But legend tells us it was likely that someone created the first cheese by chance. Thousands of years ago, people transported milk and stored it in sheep’s stomachs. Left to sit a few days, the proteins would separate into curds and whey. From there, preserving the solids with salt may have seemed a logical next step. Salt was a highly valued preservative in ancient times. The earliest record of cheese making dates back to 5,500 BCE in what is now Poland. Today there are over 1,400 varieties of cheese."
My notes: I do like cheese but I can't do dairy too much. I do make sure it's organic however.
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Post by lainee on Jan 20, 2023 15:22:32 GMT -5
I LOVE cheese! Well, most, anyway...don't care for feta, goat, gouda, or bleu
And, I do try to buy organic
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Post by Bob on Jan 25, 2023 19:16:29 GMT -5
Love cheese! Could eat it all day.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 20, 2024 8:51:02 GMT -5
"We love penguins for lots of reasons: They walk around in tuxedos, they have a cute waddle, and they’re unique! And to show that we care, we observe National Penguin Day on January 20. While this day celebrates the penguins, it’s also a time to think about saving them. Many penguin colonies have been lost to climate change and it’s estimated that half the population of emperor penguins will vanish by the end of this century. We can start to help these endangered creatures by focusing on environmental issues." My notes: Such awesome creatures with their little cute waddling walk! Do you like penguins? What is your favorite one? Now some list there are 18, another list says there are 28. Penguin listKing & Emperor are most popular but the Adelie & Chinstrap are adorable. All are cute in their own right PGen98
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Post by PGen98 on Jan 20, 2024 23:25:42 GMT -5
"We love penguins for lots of reasons: They walk around in tuxedos, they have a cute waddle, and they’re unique! And to show that we care, we observe National Penguin Day on January 20. While this day celebrates the penguins, it’s also a time to think about saving them. Many penguin colonies have been lost to climate change and it’s estimated that half the population of emperor penguins will vanish by the end of this century. We can start to help these endangered creatures by focusing on environmental issues." My notes: Such awesome creatures with their little cute waddling walk! Do you like penguins? What is your favorite one? Now some list there are 18, another list says there are 28. Penguin listKing & Emperor are most popular but the Adelie & Chinstrap are adorable. All are cute in their own right PGen98 I adore penguins, my favourite of all creatures on this earth, lol.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 23, 2024 20:32:01 GMT -5
PGen98, Never would have known that Steve, Oh my gosh! I just LOVE that! Thank you for the laugh
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Post by PGen98 on Jan 23, 2024 22:00:52 GMT -5
I'd love to see an inverse penguin, lol!
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Post by Steve on Jan 28, 2024 9:58:23 GMT -5
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Post by PGen98 on Jan 28, 2024 11:31:45 GMT -5
Yes it would
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Post by lainee on Jan 28, 2024 17:20:23 GMT -5
Steve, Too funny!! heehee
Although, he does look rather dashing.
I think he did it on purpose....suit's probably softer on the other side, anyway....
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Post by lainee on Jan 28, 2024 17:39:23 GMT -5
"We love penguins for lots of reasons: They walk around in tuxedos, they have a cute waddle, and they’re unique! And to show that we care, we observe National Penguin Day on January 20. While this day celebrates the penguins, it’s also a time to think about saving them. Many penguin colonies have been lost to climate change and it’s estimated that half the population of emperor penguins will vanish by the end of this century. We can start to help these endangered creatures by focusing on environmental issues." My notes: Such awesome creatures with their little cute waddling walk! Do you like penguins? What is your favorite one? Now some list there are 18, another list says there are 28. Penguin listKing & Emperor are most popular but the Adelie & Chinstrap are adorable. All are cute in their own right PGen98 I adore penguins, my favourite of all creatures on this earth, lol. I didn't know even half of that about penguins:-)
Gotta say, though...penguins are adorable creatures and, we must help them!
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Post by PGen98 on Jan 28, 2024 21:47:12 GMT -5
I adore penguins, my favourite of all creatures on this earth, lol. I didn't know even half of that about penguins:-)
Gotta say, though...penguins are adorable creatures and, we must help them!
Yes they are! Absolutely wonderful creatures
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