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Trecdom2 wrote:Position you wouldn't want: Security

Indeed Trec Buddy. Therefore,

Position you wouldn't want: Security

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Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!

Today is:

National Trail Mix Day
National South Carolina Day
National Diatomaceous Earth Day

National Matchmaker Day

Quote of the Day:

“I'm an optimist.
I've always believed the future is going to be better than the past.
And I also believe I have a role in that.
The great thing about human beings, myself in particular, is that I can change.
I can do better.
If you can get up every day, stay optimistic, and believe the future is better than the past, those few things get you through a lot of tough times.” - Jeffrey R. Immelt

Music of the Day:

Dirty Dancing - "Time Of My Life"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2rpqRFwtI

On This Day In History:
1837 Ralph Waldo Emerson gives his famous "The American Scholar" speech to Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, declares American literary independence from Europe

1842 Micah Rugg patents a nuts & bolts machine

1842 US Naval Observatory authorized by an act of Congress

1910 Theodore Roosevelt makes a speech in Kansas advocating a 'square deal': property shall be 'the servant and not the master of the commonwealth'

1911 The "Sullivan Act" requiring New Yorkers to possess licences for firearms small enough to be concealed comes into effect

1911 Anthony Fokker demonstrates aircraft "Snip"

1920 Detroit radio station is 1st to broadcast a news program on the air

1935 FDR signs an act prohibiting export of US arms to belligerents

1955 1st sun-powered automobile demonstrated (Chicago, Illinois)

1960 Agricultural Hall of Fame forms

1964 Ground is broken for Anaheim Stadium, future home of Angels

1965 US Congress establishes Department of Housing & Urban Development

1997 Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in a car crash in a road tunnel in Paris.
May she Rest In Peace. Amen.

2006 Stolen on August 22, 2004, Edvard Munch's famous painting "The Scream" is recovered from a raid by Norwegian police. The painting was said to be in a better-than-expected condition.

2012 Apple loses its patent dispute with Samsung in Tokyo, Japan

2015 President Obama officially re-designates Alaska’s Mt. McKinley as Denali, its native American name

2017 Indicationss Neanderthals were the first to make glue out of tar strengthened by research published in "Scientific Reports"

National Trail Mix Day

We eat it without thinking about it but trail mix keeps us happy throughout the day. Every year on August 31, National Trail Mix Day honors this healthy snack created for noshing on hikes in the great outdoors.

What makes trail mix so special? Not only is it a nutritious combination of granola, nuts, dried fruit, and sometimes chocolate, but it’s also lightweight, easy to store, and provides a quick energy boost and sustained energy. So what are you waiting for? Grab a handful and let’s celebrate!

National Trail Mix Day Activities

Make some
Go to your local grocery store to buy the ingredients, mix together, and handle business. Plan a trip with friends and mix up the fun!

Buy some
You love your snacks, especially trail mix. Buy a big bag to share at the office, with your favorite hiking crew, or with loved ones. Tell them National Trail Mix Day made you do it!

Take some on a hike
Plan your hike or mountain bike ride, work up an appetite, then enjoy every single crunch of your coveted trail mix. Bring enough to share with your friends or folks you meet in your travels.

Why We Love National Trail Mix Day

Familiarity
Sometimes, when we go out to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, we want everything to be easy. We crave the taste of the familiar and nothing's more familiar, at least to Americans, than a fistful of good ol’ trail mix while backpacking in America's picturesque national parks.

It’s a great meal on-the-go
While some people love to sit down, take their time and leisurely enjoy a snack; other folks like to eat their snacks on-the-run. For those people, trail mix is an ideal munch. Plus, trail mix has a long shelf life.

It’s an uncomplicated snack
Trail mix bag? Check. Hungry hiker? Check. Hike planned out? Check. Go for it, enjoy the simple things in life. Make sure you hike and explore nature regularly because you'll be healthier for it.

National South Carolina Day

On August 31, National South Carolina Day recognizes The Palmetto State and her unique landscapes, bold personalities, and long history.

Catawbas and Cherokee were some of the first to greet Spanish and French explorers in the 16th century. Their tribes dotted the land with villages. The Englished established the first successful settlement near present-day Charleston. Named Carolina initially after King Charles I, the colony later split into North and South Carolina in 1710. Following in the footsteps of the previous colonies, South Carolina would become the eight state to ratify the constitution.

Though South Carolina may have been more removed from some of the Revolutionary concerns than states like Massachusetts and Connecticut, it hosted some pivotal, if seemingly small battles. They all begin with the hard-fought and devastating loss at Charles Town. What is now known as the Siege of Charleston, is the largest battle to ever take place in the state. Not even Civil War battles compare. While the British claimed the city and some 5,000 prisoners, the course was set for victories to the west at Cowpens and King’s Mountain.

Slavery and the Civil War play a significant role in South Carolina’s complex social, political and economic profile. Much of the beauty of South Carolina is reflected in their soulful music and emotive art expressing the voices of generations.

Harleston Green in Charleston established the first golf club in the United States in 1786.

With 187 miles of Atlantic coastline, South Carolina is more than ideal for a beach getaway. With idyllic oceanfront towns, historical tours, delicious seafood, and golf there is a little bit of adventure for everyone.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalNorthCarolinaDay
Explore all of South Carolina’s beauty, culture, and history on August 31. Join National Day Calendar as we celebrate South Carolina’s hospitality, stunning landscapes, and dynamic people.

South Carolina Flavor
South Carolinians and southerners in particular like their iced tea. Finding a good sweet tea anywhere else in the country can be a challenge.

Another South Carolina feast is a Beaufort Stew. Also known as a Lowcountry Boil, this simple but flavorful dish combines shrimp, corn on the cob, sausage, and potatoes. Once boiled, the entire meal is served on a paper-covered table. Invite the whole family over and dive in for all the deliciousness!

Get one of the ultimate comfort foods in South Carolina. The Palmetto State specializes in baking macaroni and cheese that’s especially comforting and cheesy.

Black-eyed peas served with rice and bacon is transformed into a dish known as Hoppin’ John. In the South, Black-eyed peas are said to bring good luck when eaten on New Year’s Day.

The Southern delicacy of Pimento Cheese finds its way into high-class events or lazy afternoon picnics. It’s referred to as “Carolina caviar” and can be a garnish or a dip.

National Diatomaceous Earth Day

On August 31, we celebrate National Diatomaceous Earth Day to recognize the diatom and the remarkable mineral it creates.

Most people know of diatomaceous earth because they use it around their homes. Sometimes they use it as a filter for swimming pools or as a natural insecticide. Biologists understand diatoms, the single-celled plants. They form diatomaceous earth and are indeed the lungs of the earth. Amazingly, diatoms produce about ¾ of the world’s new oxygen supply. Another scientist, materials scientists, recognize diatom skeletons (called frustules). Imagine tiny, intricate porous opal structures. They are known to be the most durable naturally-occurring substances.

About Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth, also known as DE, is a sedimentary rock. DE mines unearth large deposits worldwide. From the United States, Mexico, Chile and Peru to France, Spain, Denmark, and China substantial deposits exist. While dying diatoms continue to form diatomaceous earth today, some of the deposits developed millions of years ago.

When diatoms die and fall to the bottom of bodies of water, DE deposits form. Over time, the organic portions of the diatoms weather away. The remaining opal frustules form diatomaceous earth. Some of the largest deposits in the U.S. formed in ancient lakes in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Other significant deposits formed in oceans and occur along the coasts of North and South America.

Peter Kasten discovered DE in Germany around 1836. DE is known for some amazing qualities. Its astonishing ability to absorb, filtrate, polish, and stabilize makes DE desirable in numerous industries. Long before Kasten’s discovery, though, the world was using diatomaceous earth. Ancient Greeks used it as an abrasive as well as a building material in light-weight bricks. Even in pre-historic times, diatomite was used in the ice-age cave paintings in France.

Modern Applications
Today, DE is one of the most useful and durable substances known. DE sees nearly universal use in the filtration of liquids. For example, DE filters the beer and wine we drink. It also filters the water in swimming pools. DE refines chemicals for food and pharmaceuticals. Another DE use is in paint; it removes the sheen making flat paint flat. In plastics, DE prevents blocking in plastic film. Additionally, when oil spills, recovery specialists often turn to DE to absorb the oil.

And there are hundreds of other applications for DE with many more yet to be discovered!

HOW TO OBSERVE #DiatomaceousEarthDay
Explore the uses of Diatomaceous Earth. Where do you think it might be used around your home or work? Discover more about diatomaceous earth

NATIONAL DIATOMACEOUS EARTH DAY HISTORY
EP Minerals founded National Diatomaceous Earth Day to celebrate this fascinating naturally bio-engineered material, and the Registrar at National Day Calendar approved the day in 2016.

Air Canada fined for not using French language
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49532427

Tyler Skaggs: Angels pitcher overdosed on drugs and alcohol
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49534524

TL;DR?: Here's the important part:

“Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs had drugs and alcohol in his system at the time of his death, which was accidental, a coroner's report says. Skaggs died after choking on his own vomit, Tarrant County medical examiner's office said. The 27-year-old had high levels of opioids, including fentanyl and oxycodone, in his body, toxicology results showed.”

Edited to unspoiler my very important message to all of you:

Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas,

Choking on your own vomit after overdosing on drugs and alcohol is without a doubt one of the worst and most embarrassing ways to die. I am sorry that Tyler Skaggs, a young and promising athlete died an untimely death which could have been prevented had he not overdosed on drugs and alcohol. I feel sorry for Tyler Skaggs’ family because now his legacy will forever be marred by this autopsy finding.

Substance abuse is an extremely serious problem. Drugs are destroying the lives of our youth, putting their future in great jeopardy and in some cases for example in Tyler Skaggs’ case, resulting in his death. That said, I would like to request everyone of you to refrain completely from the consumption of drugs because it will destroy your health, darken your future and probably take your life just like it took Tyler Skaggs’ life. Alcohol is fine in moderation but never ever try or consume drugs out of curiosity or to have a good time or to improve athletic performance or to escape from stress, anxiety or depression. If you do that, you WILL become addicted. Furthermore, do NOT combine drugs with alcohol. It is a potentially fatal combination. Please stay away from drugs and completely avoid using them. Your bright future depends on you living a drug free lifestyle.

Live long and prosper everyone!

Your buddy,
Verner Von Richthofen
The Eternal Emperor

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Trecdom2 wrote:

Only needed 2 more names to have Bingo all the way around the edge.

Nyah ha ha ha! We have another Winner! The Spring Nation of Trecdom2 has won as well and it looks like a Double Bingo!

Congratulations Buddy! :)

Winners do not go away empty handed - They must win a prize and for winning a Double Bingo, your prize will be TWO cards from my deck of Trading Cards on my nations: Fort verden, Elven king thranduil and Little thranduil. Except the cards in the Cards Gifted To Me By My Sons collection. Choose your prizes and I will send them to you Buddy!

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“I'm an optimist.
I've always believed the future is going to be better than the past.
And I also believe I have a role in that.
The great thing about human beings, myself in particular, is that I can change.
I can do better.
If you can get up every day, stay optimistic, and believe the future is better than the past, those few things get you through a lot of tough times.” - Jeffrey R. Immelt

Have an absolutely fantastic day everyone!

Your buddy,
Verner Von Richthofen
The Eternal Emperor

NewTexas, Trecdom2, Stars and Suns Imperium, United vinceland, and 4 othersNix pardusia, Talitha Macer, Britain france and ireland, and The ales

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