The Ziploc bags were first invented by Borge Madsen
,Earlier it had a piece of plastic which had to be slid from one end to the other to seal the package. These zippers were used to seal record labels to provide some sort of protection cover.
Later came in Steven, Max’s son, who finally brought in the design of the zipper, the press and seal zipper which we see now. He thought of making this mechanism because the manufacturing the former version of the Ziploc bags was quite expensive. The new Ziploc bags were manufactured in two parts: the press to seal section and the plastic bag. They then used a heating machine to press them and make it into one bag. Later Steven bought rights from a Chinese company which produced the entire bag at once rather than two separate parts.
Borge Madsen was a Danish inventor and writer he studied theological studies in Copenhagen, in an immigrant home. Max Austin and Edgar Austin were great Romanian industrialists who owned several steel and munitions businesses. They were very well known for their businesses. After the World War II, all his properties we’re seized by the communist government and they shifted to USA and started the Ziploc Business. Max Austin’s son was Steven Austin who was a Mechanical engineer took over the business later on. And created his company ‘Minigrip’ which sold zipper bags like the ones we have now.
A lot of money is invested in the R&D of these resalable Ziploc bags but we take these bags for granted. These bags have evolved the food packaging industry, as it solves the biggest problem of food storage, providing Air lock which keeps the food fresh and prevents spoilage. This has helped a lot of people who are living “the busy life”, all they have to do is “stuff, press, pull and go!”. Nowadays there are thousands of uses for these Ziploc bags online all one has to do is search.
Here are 86 uses for zip lock bags:
https://blog.interplas.com/news/89-ziplock-bags-ultimate-uses-guide
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- 1 pound egg noodles
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta just until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl; set aside and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil; add basil and garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add basil and garlic mixture and remaining ingredients to pasta; mix well and serve immediately.
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Gold Star Spouses Day on April 5th honors the surviving loved ones of military service members who died while serving their country.
The day offers remembrance for the spouses and their families and a time of recognition of their sacrifices. Many communities and organizations hold events showing support for Gold Star families on this day. Through ceremonies, teas, memorial races, and luncheons, they honor and remember fallen warriors.
The loss of our service members extends beyond the battlefield and their service to their country. They leave behind grieving wives and husbands who become members of an exclusive community no one asks to join. Our support, understanding, and respect are the least we can provide in return as a nation.
HOW TO OBSERVE
- Attend a local event or volunteer with a veterans group.
- If you know a Gold Star family, stay connected.
- Attend memorials near you in honor of fallen warriors.
- Support Gold Star families by including them in memorial decisions.
- Find out more about Gold Star spouses by visiting goldstarwives.org.
GOLD STAR SPOUSES DAY HISTORY
World War I and Army Captain Robert L. Queissner paved the way for Gold Star families. National Gold Star Mother’s Day was designated on June 23, 1936, by a joint congressional resolution to occur on the Last Sunday in September. In 2011, President Barack Obama amended the day to “Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day.”
In 2010, the first Gold Star Wives Day was observed in December. Then in 2012, the U.S. Senate designated Gold Star Wives Day to be recognized each year on April 5th. The Senate later changed to be more inclusive of all spouses, and the name of the day is often used interchangeably.
The nonprofit organization Gold Star Wives, Inc. welcomes all spouses.
