Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Hand Warmers ~ Creamy Avocado Dressing ~ Dennis Howell ~ National Inventors' Day

  

Good 36º dark cloudy morning. 

 

Yesterday we had sunshine and we topped at 63º.

 

Picture of the day....My high school friend, Ron Loynds, took this picture of his neighbor's house and the neighbor's dog on the roof....

 

 

Interesting....hand warmers

 

Hand warmers are small (mostly disposable) packets which are held in the hand and produce heat on demand to warm cold hands. They are commonly used in outdoor activities. Other types of warmers are available to provide soothing heat for muscular or joint aches.

History

The hand and foot warmer was first patented by Jonathan T. Ellis of New Jersey in 1891, though no evidence exists that it was ever produced.

 

The first commercially produced hand warmer was created by Japanese inventor Niichi Matoba. Matoba received a patent for applying the principle of an oxidation reaction that produces heat by means of platinum catalysis. He then devoted his time to researching how to make the product suitable for practical use. In 1923, he manufactured a prototype of his device naming it HAKUKIN-kairo (HAKKIN warmer). A version of these original portable hand warmers is still produced in Japan.

 

^{Air-activated hand warmers contain cellulose, iron, activated carbon, vermiculite (which holds water) and salt and produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air. They typically emit heat for 1 to 10 hours, it usually takes 15–30 minutes to start to heat up, although the heat given off rapidly diminishes after 1–2 hours. The oxygen molecules in the air react with iron, forming rust. Salt is often added to catalyze the process.}

 

I use these hand warmers..... 

 

 

 

Creamy  Avocado Dressing

1 cup buttermilk

½ cup sour cream

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 medium avocado

⅓ bunch flat leaf parsley

1 t. minced garlic

1 medium lemon

1 t. sea salt

freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Rinse parsley well, shake off as much water as possible. Remove leaves from stems and add them to food processor along with all of the other ingredients.

Puree on high until mixture is smooth and parsley is in small pieces. Taste and adjust seasonings. Keep refrigerated for up to one week. Serve on salads, as a dip for fresh veggies or chips or as a spread on sandwiches.

 

 

Special Birthday today..... Dennis Howell (LASD ret) is celebrating.

 

Dennis worked at Temple with Jerry. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENNIS!

^Back in 1987 some of the Temple Station Guys.... L-R Bob St.Claire, Jerry, Don Johnston, Dennis Howell, and Ed Bennett. If I remember, this was at the Northwoods Inn.

 

Historically this date....

1752 – Pennsylvania Hospital, the first hospital in the United States, is opened by Benjamin Franklin.

1916 – Emma Goldman is arrested for lecturing on birth control.

 

1942 – The first gold record is presented to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga Choo Choo".

.....is that the cat who chewed my new shoes?

2011 – The first wave of the Egyptian revolution culminates in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak and the transfer of power to the Supreme Military Council after 18 days of protests.

 

And births this date include...

1847 – Thomas Alva Edison, American inventor (d. 1931)

 

1919 – Eva Gabor, Hungarian-born actress (d. 1995)

..... only 5 husbands, unlike her sister Za Za with 9 !

 

1926 – Leslie Nielsen, Canadian actor (d. 2010)

... In 'Airplane' when Nielsen was asked "Surely you can't be serious?" and he responds, "I am serious, and don't call me Shirley." LOVE IT LOVE IT!

 

1936 – Burt Reynolds, American actor (d.2018)

Lots of physical and financial problems! Neither he nor his wives ever stayed married.

 

1953 – Jeb Bush, American politician and 43rd Governor of Florida

1964 – Sarah Palin, American politician and 9th Governor of Alaska

 

1969 – Jennifer Aniston, American actress

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Saturday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Inventors’ Day honors inventors of the past, the creators of the present, and encourages the architects of the future. On February 11th, National Inventors’ Day celebrates the genius behind design. It also dives into the history behind some of our most unusual inventions.

What do Ermal Fraze, Thomas Adams, Melitta Bentz, Patricia Beth, and Stephen Perry all have in common? They are recognized annually on February 11th, along with the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and Elisha Otis.

Thanks to inventors, we can safely ride in an elevator, have a well-lit room at the flip of a switch, speak to someone on the other side of the world or efficiently pump lotion from a bottle. Many inventors go their whole life without recognition for their creations, while others are household names. Nearly everything around us results from someone tinkering in their garage, laboratory, or basement trying to find a solution to a problem.

Some inventions may be happy accidents by an observant person; the microwave oven, penicillin, sticky notes, and bubble wrap may never have made their way into their current use if it were not for sharp or persistent inventors.

The proverb “Necessity is the mother of invention” says a lot about how inventors look at life. They are a progressive, forward-thinking bunch. Where would we be without pacemakers, traffic signals, rubber bands, or coffee filters?

Though there are some inventions that we may be better off without. A DVD re-winder doesn’t quite fit the necessary criteria. Or, they are otherwise too impractical. For example, tugging around a stroller fridge for your watermelon along with the cooler and beach umbrella seems to be a bit of overkill. Still, without inventors, the world would be downright dull and much more challenging.

Inventors should keep track of their ideas, processes, ingredients, and components. Protect your inventions and get your unique creations patented.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Inventors around the country, take a bow. Keep tinkering. Keep seeking a cure, a fix, and improvements to our everyday life. Take time to recognize an inventor and encourage them to keep creating the next great invention. Other inventive ways to celebrate the day include:

• Read about inventors and inventions that changed the way we look at the world today. We recommend Mistakes that Worked by Charlotte Jones, The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation by Jon Gertner, and Five Notable Inventors by Wade Hudson.
• Learn about the patent process and how to protect your ideas. Put your ideas to work for you!
• Watch documentaries about your favorite inventions. You might find out something about the inventor you never knew!

NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY HISTORY

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Inventors’ Day and takes place every year on Thomas Edison’s birthday.