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Friday, September 22, 2023

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Waterfalls ~ Pumpkin Bundt Cake ~ John Berokoff ~ American Business Women's Day ~ National Elephant Appreciation Day

  


Good 39º morning.
 
 
Yesterday we started at 36º and ended at 80º.
 
 
Picture of the Day....comfy cat! 😀
 

 
Interesting about waterfalls.........
 

A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.

 

Waterfalls can be formed in several ways, but the most common method of formation is that a river courses over a top layer of resistant bedrock before falling on to softer rock, which erodes faster, leading to an increasingly high fall. Waterfalls have been studied for their impact on species living in and around them.

 

Humans have had a distinct relationship with waterfalls for years, travelling to see them, exploring and naming them. They can present formidable barriers to navigation along rivers. Waterfalls are religious sites in many cultures. Since the 18th century they have received increased attention as tourist destinations, sources of hydropower, and—particularly since the mid-20th century—as subjects of research.

 

Definition and terminology

A waterfall is generally defined as a point in a river where water flows over a steep drop that is close to or directly vertical. In 2000 Mabin specified that "The horizontal distance between the positions of the lip and plunge pool should be no more than c 25% of the waterfall height." There are various types and methods to classify waterfalls. Some scholars have included rapids as a subsection. What actually constitutes a waterfall continues to be debated.

 

Waterfalls are sometimes interchangeably referred to as "cascades" and "cataracts", though some sources specify a cataract as being a larger and more powerful waterfall and a cascade as being smaller. A plunge pool is a type of stream pool formed at the bottom of a waterfall. A waterfall may also be referred to as a "foss" or "force".

 

Formation

Waterfalls are commonly formed in the upper course of a river where lakes flow into valleys in steep mountains.

 

A river sometimes flows over a large step in the rocks that may have been formed by a fault line. Waterfalls can occur along the edge of a glacial trough, where a stream or river flowing into a glacier continues to flow into a valley after the glacier has receded or melted. The large waterfalls in Yosemite Valley are examples of this phenomenon, which is referred to as a hanging valley. Another reason hanging valleys may form is where two rivers join and one is flowing faster than the other.

 

When warm and cold water meet by a gorge in the ocean, large underwater waterfalls can form as the cold water rushes to the bottom.

 

Waterfalls are an important factor in determining the distribution of lotic organisms such as fish and aquatic invertebrates, as they may restrict dispersal along streams. The presence or absence of certain species can have cascading ecological effects, and thus cause differences in trophic regimes above and below waterfalls. Certain aquatic plants and insects also specialize in the environment of the waterfall itself. A 2012 study of the Agbokim Waterfalls, has suggested that they hold biodiversity to a much higher extent than previously thought.

 

Waterfalls also affect terrestrial species. They create a small microclimate in their immediate vicinity characterized by cooler temperatures and higher humidity than the surrounding region, which may support diverse communities of mosses and liverworts. Species of these plants may have disjunct populations at waterfall zones far from their core range.

 

Waterfalls provide nesting cover for several species of bird, such as the black swift and white-throated dipper. These species preferentially nest in the space behind the falling water, which is thought to be a strategy to avoid predation.

 

If you want to read more, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfall

 

And........here are 23 waterfall photos in the United States: https://outwardon.com/article/top-23-waterfalls-in-the-united-states/13/

 

 


Since Fall is here, how about a super easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake!


 
1 18¾oz yellow cake mix package
1 3.4oz instant butterscotch pudding mix
4 eggs
¼ cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
powdered sugar
whipped cream
 
In large mixing bowl combine the first seven ingredients. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, beat on medium for 4 minutes.
Pour into greased and floured 10 inch bundt pan.
Bake 350º  50-55 minutes, until wooden pick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool for 15 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of cake and serve with whipped cream, if desired.
 
 
 
Special birthday today... former Wilsonite, S'63, and friend John Berokoff is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN!
 
 
 
    ^Sierra Park Grammar School.... John back row 2nd from left..
 
 
Historically this date.........
1888 – The first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published
 
1941 – World War II: On Jewish New Year Day, the German SS murder 6,000 Jews in VinnytsyaUkraine. Those are the survivors of the previous killings that took place a few days earlier in which about 24,000 Jews were executed.
 
 
1975 – Sara Jane Moore tries to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford, but is foiled by Oliver Sipple.
 
 
1991 – The Dead Sea Scrolls are made available to the public for the first time by the Huntington Library1993 – A barge strikes a railroad bridge near Mobile, Alabama, causing the deadliest train wreck in Amtrak history. 47 passengers are killed.
 
 

And births this date include...

1927 – Tommy Lasorda, American baseball manager (d.2021)
Interesting read.......
 
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1959 – Tai Babilonia, American figure skater
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1960 – Scott Baio, American actor
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1961 – Bonnie Hunt, American actress
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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Friday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

On September 22nd, American Business Women’s Day honors the accomplishments of the businesswomen across the nation. Take a moment to reflect on the contributions and achievements of the millions of women in the workforce. Also, consider the impact of millions of women business owners in the U.S.

The day also brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations to collaborate and network. The opportunity provides insight into platforms and inspirational ways for women to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally. Workshops and seminars offer leadership, education, networking, and national recognition.

Through small businesses and corporate leadership, women provide a variety of skills in the business world. They set examples for young women driven to become leaders themselves. Generation after generation pave the way for new and inspiring professionals. This day honors each and every one!

HOW TO OBSERVE

Give a shout out to a businesswoman you know. 

 

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S DAY HISTORY

American Business Women’s Association first sponsored American Business Women’s Day was sponsored in 1982. Congress officially recognized the day through proclamations in 1983 and 1986.

 

And today is also.........


Remember, September 22 recognizes National Elephant Appreciation Day. The elephant probably won’t forget.
People of all ages are fascinated by elephants. Discover some interesting facts about them to celebrate with us!
These captivating and social animals live between 60 to 70 years. Like humans, elephants develop remarkably close family bonds. Two species, the African Savannah and Asian elephant, exist. However, recently scientists suggested that the African Forest elephant is also a unique species and not a subspecies.
Each day, poachers kill approximately 100 elephants for their ivory, meat, bones, and skin.
While the African elephants outgrow the Asian, both hold the prize for the largest land mammal on earth. However, there are some differences between the species, though.
Differences Between African & Asian Elephants:
  • The African elephant grows larger ears.
  • In the Asian species, only the male grows tusks. However, in the African, both male and female elephants grow tusks.
  • One of the things that fascinate us about elephants is their trunk. It’s super sensitive. At the end, a small finger-like appendage grows. The appendage, also known as a lobe, gives elephants the ability to pick up small twigs, bits of grass and other items. On the Asian elephant, the lobe grows at the top tip of the trunk. However, the African elephant grows a lobe at the top and bottom, giving it extra pinching dexterity. 
  • Both species live in herds. The herds are led primarily by a matriarch and comprised of sisters, daughters and their young. As the males grow, they move off on their own. Asian herds tend to be smaller than the African herds.
  • While both species are herbivores, their diets vary based on the available habitat. 
Elephants are spirited and playful animals. Have you ever seen them frolic in the water?  And they will defend their own with their mighty tusks. Whether foraging for food or digging a mud hole, their tusks are vital for survival. Since hunters value the ivory more than the life of the elephant, they endanger the continued existence of these majestic animals.

NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY

National Elephant Appreciation Day originated in 1996 to raise awareness concerning the plight of elephants.

1 comment:

Lydia said...

Thank you for today’s read.

Informative, uplifting, yet still grounding.

It is difficult for most to comprehend true evil. But what happened to the Jews in 1941, if Ukraine is taken, history will repeat.
We must not be complicit.

God bless you, your family, your readers.