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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 19, 2021 8:54:24 GMT -5
"On June 19th, National Watch Day recognizes an industry that has been around for more than 500 years and is steadily evolving. Choosing a watch is very personal as the choices are vast and numerous. Even with the advent of smartphones and smartwatches, the classic wristwatch signals individual taste, culture, and a rich history that cannot be disputed. Enveloped in history and nostalgia, makers crafted watches not only for telling time but as a symbol of something personal. Watches present a statement of who we are. When we pass down timepieces from generation to generation, they often become family heirlooms. Watches also serve as a rite of passage in many cultures, signifying the passage of more than just time – an era perhaps. The iconic watch brands also paved the way for new trends like vintage-inspired, slimmer profiles, and affordable luxury. Incorporating design, re-inventing a brand’s signature look often balances traditional aesthetics with modern details. By creating and recreating new concepts, watches became a fashion accessory much like scarves and bags."
My notes: Who still wears a watch? I know most people have a cellphone to look at the time. I don't do cellphones nor watches. I do have a few tho that I keep around to look at the time like when I'm going for a walk. But they don't have the straps to them; less cumbersome.
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Post by Bob on Sept 10, 2021 17:12:29 GMT -5
I've hardly ever wore a watch. There's always a clock somewhere. And if not, you just ask someone lol
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 19, 2022 7:14:49 GMT -5
"Each year on June 19th, National Garfield the Cat Day celebrates the fictional cartoon character, Garfield. Jim Davis created the comic strip Garfield and the title’s protagonist, a tabby cat by the same name. The observance celebrates Garfield and the entertainment he brings us. Garfield launched on June 19, 1978. The strip chronicled the life of the lead character, the cat Garfield (named after Jim Davis ’s grandfather). It also introduced Garfield’s owner, Jon Arbuckle and Jon’s dog, Odie. The publication became syndicated in 2013 in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s most widely syndicated comic strip.
Garfield was one of the cartoon characters to appear in Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. Set in Muncie, Indiana, common themes in the comic strip include Garfield’s laziness, obsessive eating, love for lasagna and coffee, and hatred of Mondays and diets. While the focus is mostly upon the interaction between Garfield, Jon, and Odie, the strip introduces other characters as well."
My notes: I loved watching Garfield & Friends cartoon & reading the comics. What about you?
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Post by spice on Jun 20, 2022 8:15:16 GMT -5
I only read the comic.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 19, 2023 6:51:00 GMT -5
"National FreeBSD Day on June 19th commemorates the launch date of an innovative technology that many of us use every day. The open-source operating system called FreeBSD developed out of the University of California at Berkley in 1993. Billions of people around the globe use FreeBSD to teach operating system concepts in universities. Companies also develop products on FreeBSD, and universities use it as a research platform."
My notes: Anybody familiar with FreeBSD? I'm not into tech so have never heard of this one.
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Post by spice on Jun 19, 2023 7:29:32 GMT -5
Never heard of it.
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