| Monday 24 Nov 2014 |
Subject: Monday 24 Nov 2014 by captmike13 on 2014/11/24 12:16:22 Good morning gang. Hope everyone had a good weekend. It's warm here this morning temps in the mid 50's with rain. The temps will fall all day. A little windy this morning and should be that way most of the day. Let's get going. Word of the Day Monday, November 24, 2014 gaslight \ GAS-lahyt \ , verb; 1. to cause (a person) to doubt his or her sanity through the use of psychological manipulation: How do you know if your partner is gaslighting you? noun: 1. light produced by the combustion of illuminating gas. 2. a gas burner or gas jet for producing this kind of light. adjective: 1. gaslit ( def 2 ). Origin: Gaslight comes from a 1944 film of the same name in which a husband secretely and repeatedly dims and brightens the gaslights in the house while accusing his wife of imaginging the flickering. This movie was based on a play by Patrick Hamilton. The verb entered English in the mid-1900s. Today is NATIONAL SARDINES DAY They might be packed with water, oil, tomato sauce or even mustard but they have been cleaned and cooked and are packed in an airtight container and ready for you to eat. Some people are afraid to even taste these small and silver fish but sardines have a delicious taste that is loved by millions across the United States. This is their special day and they are celebrated each year on November 24 on National Sardines Day. Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. Actually a common type of fish consumed by millions of people, sardines are rich in nutrients. Most commonly served in cans, fresh sardine are also often grilled, pickled or smoked. Sardines are packed in either water, olive, sunflower or soybean oil or in a tomato, chili or mustard sauce. The term sardine was first used in English during the beginning of the 15th century, possibly coming from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia where there was an abundance of sardines. Sardine oil is used in the manufacturing of paint, varnish and linoleum. Sardines are a great source of vitamins and minerals. From one’s daily vitamin allowance containing: ◦13 % B2 ◦.25 % niacin ◦150% vitamin B12 ◦phosphorus ◦calcium ◦potassium ◦iron ◦selenium ◦omega-3fatty acids ◦vitamin D ◦protein - B vitamins are important in helping to support proper nervous system function and are used for energy metabolism. - Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and regular consumption may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and can even boost brain function as well as help lower blood sugar levels. Relative to other fish commonly eaten by humans, sardines are very low in contaminants, such as mercury. The sardine canning industry peaked in the United States in the 1950′s. After the industry’s peak, it has been on the decline. The Stinson Seafood plant in Prospect Harbor, Maine, which was the last large sardine cannery in the United States, closed its doors on April 15, 2010 after 135 years in operation. To celebrate National Sardines Day, share a can, or two of canned sardines with a friend. See if you prefer the mustard, chili or the tomato packed ones better! Happy National Sardines Day! NATIONAL SARDINES DAY HISTORY Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Sardines Day, an “unofficial” national holiday. |
