Froffles

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Waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner, oh, yeah!!!!  :))))  And you’ve got to get that great waffle shirt above (google: waffle t-shirt) If you do get it, PLEASE send me a pic with you wearing it. Thanks!

With my engrained morning routine of waking up and getting to the office early to work on your PIA (Pain in the @%$) Jobs! – (I get so much done before most of you have hit the snooze button), I sometimes forget to eat a hearty breakfast.  But when I make time, one of my favorites is to add a few waffles to the plate.  They are so simple and convenient – right from the freezer, pop ‘em into the toaster, a lot of butter in those little squares then lightly covered with powdered sugar and I’m good to go. Now when it comes to my girls and grandkids, all bets are off! – syrup, ice cream, whipped cream, cherry pie filling, fried chicken, et!  Like I often do when thinking about simple products, I get intrigued by the history and production of these little jems – ingredients, cooking (we call it heat treating around here – or more specifically thermal processing, as they are heated up, then frozen for freshness), packaging, boxing, shipping and consumption.  I took to the “net” to learn more and just had to share. Waffles date back to the Greeks and Romans (who knew they had toasters then??). Enjoy, and be sure to send me your favorite toppings and traditions (skowalski@khtheat.com) Thanks to businessinsider.com, schiffcastironcollection.com, myrecipes.com, thesaltymarsmellow.com, and Wikipedia for the info and YouTube for the video.

Start with a fun video (love the little needles)

  • Waffle-like cakes have been cooked since ancient times. The ancient Greeks cooked flat cakes called “obelios” between two metal plates. The Romans had a similar cake called “ocus.”
  • The modern concept of the waffle, with its distinctive grid pattern, originated in the 13th century when metal cooking plates with honeycomb patterns were developed in France.
  • Waffles gained popularity in America during the 18th and 19th centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is said to have brought the first waffle iron to America from France.
  • Waffles have variations across different cultures. In Scandinavia, there are thin and crisp waffles often served with whipped cream and berries. In the Netherlands, the Dutch enjoy a type of waffle called “stroopwafels,” which consists of two thin waffles with caramel syrup in the middle.
  • Working in their parents’ basement in San Jose, California, in the early 1930s, Frank, Anthony, and Sam Dorsa first whipped up their own brand of mayonnaise. Since the base ingredient of mayonnaise is egg yolks — and the brothers took pride in using “100% fresh ranch eggs” — they christened their fledgling company “Eggo.” Despite launching the business during the Great Depression, Eggo mayonnaise sold like hotcakes, motivating the Dorsas to extend their product line. Soon, they were selling waffle batter — another egg-based product.
  • When the frozen food industry took off in the 1950s, the brothers wanted to take advantage of  the rush to the freezer aisle. Frank Dorsa (a trained machinist) repurposed a carousel engine into a rotating device that could anchor a series of waffle irons, each cooking a breakfast treat that was flipped by a factory employee. The machine allowed Eggo to prepare thousands of freezer-bound waffles per hour. These debuted in grocery stores in 1953 under the name Froffles, a portmanteau of “frozen” and “waffles.” Customers referred to them simply as “Eggos,” and the Froffles moniker was dropped within two years. Over the years, billions have been sold.
  • National Waffle Day: In the United States, August 24th is celebrated as National Waffle Day. This date commemorates the first U.S. patent for a waffle iron issued to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, in 1869.  Learn more
  • The Waffle House chain, founded in 1955, is an iconic institution in the southern United States. Known for its round-shaped waffles and 24/7 service, it has become a cultural phenomenon and a popular gathering spot. Some say, since they are open 24 hours a day, there are no locks on the doors.
  • Waffles can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. Common choices include butter, syrup (maple syrup being the classic), powdered sugar, fresh fruits, whipped cream, chocolate spread, or even savory toppings like fried chicken in the case of the popular dish chicken and waffles. For exotic toppings, click
  • Waffle iron collecting is a niche hobby for some enthusiasts. Vintage waffle irons, with their unique designs and craftsmanship, are sought after by collectors who appreciate their historical and aesthetic value. See more here (I like the rabbits)
  • Waffles have evolved and become a beloved breakfast and dessert item worldwide. They continue to be enjoyed in various forms and flavors, delighting people of all ages.
  • Century in which waffle-eating parties called “wafel-frolics” became popular in the U.S. 18th.  What fun – learn more
  • The world’s largest waffle, created in the Netherlands in 2013 was 110 lbs.
  • Yummy homemade waffle mix recipe

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))  
Have fun!!

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That One’s Not Coming Back

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Golf…what a game!  :))))

As you may well know by now, one of my “non-work” passions is playing golf.  Now, you’d think a guy who enjoys solving your PIA (Pain In The @#$) Jobs! would be better at figuring this sport out, but I must admit, not so much. If you’ve ever played, you know the thrill of hitting it “on the face” and sending it right where you intended it to go, and other times where you are just flummoxed, wondering “now where did that come from” as it heads off into the woods or nose dives into the water. I am pleased to share that I got an “unconventional” hole in one not long ago – but for the record books (and my good friend who reminds me often), it was after I put the first shot into the woods. I asked my group if I could “try it again”, and sure enough, it went into the hole (officially for a par). Recently I was at the sporting goods store and saw the “wall” of golf ball choices – low compression, high spin, big dimples, different colors – so many brands and choices. I searched for “won’t go in the water” balls and “hates being in the woods alone balls”, but to no avail.  I did however do some research on ball technology and manufacturing I think you’ll find enjoyable, along with a few trivia facts. And for those who also find their balls “not cooperating” and come across a “KHT” ball deep in the woods, be sure to send it my way.  Enjoy, and thanks to NASA, Google, Wikipedia, golftipz.com and youtube.com for the info.

Famous Bloopers

  • The first recorded golf balls were made in Scotland in the 1400’s from wood, specifically beech or boxwood. They were often smoothed and painted but were very inconsistent.
  • The feathery ball, used in the 17th and 18th centuries, was made from leather and stuffed with feathers. It was labor-intensive to produce and quite expensive, but outperformed the woodies.
  • Gutta-percha, a type of rubber derived from the sap of the Gutta tree, was used to make golf balls in the mid-19th century. Gutta-percha balls were hand-formed, and the material offered better durability and performance than featheries.  See how here
  • The flight of a golf ball is a complex interplay of various scientific principles and factors. From the moment the ball is struck by the clubface to its eventual landing, several physical forces come into play, shaping its trajectory and distance.
  • One of the fundamental principles that governs the flight of a golf ball is aerodynamics. As the ball travels through the air, it encounters air resistance, commonly referred to as drag. The drag force acts opposite to the direction of the ball’s motion, slowing it down. The dimples on the surface of a golf ball play a crucial role in reducing drag and optimizing its flight, creating turbulence in the boundary layer of air around the ball, allowing it to effectively “ride” on a cushion of air, reducing drag and increasing lift.
  • Lift force is another critical factor in golf ball flight. It is the upward force generated by the pressure differential between the top and bottom surfaces of the ball. The phenomenon is explained by Bernoulli’s principle
  • The interaction between the clubface and the ball at impact also affects the ball’s flight (this is where my problem lies). The launch angle, the angle at which the ball leaves the clubface, determines the initial trajectory. A steeper launch angle creates a higher ball flight, while a shallower angle produces a lower trajectory
  • Spin plays a vital role in golf ball flight characteristics. Backspin creates lift and allows the ball to maintain a stable flight path. It also helps the ball stop quickly on the greens. On the other hand, sidespin can cause the ball to curve in the air, resulting in hooks or slices (another one of my issues – as sometimes there is simply “Kowalski” spin which provides a good laugh to the other folks playing!)
  • The first mass-produced rubber golf ball, the Haskell ball, was introduced in the late 19th century. It featured a solid rubber core wrapped in gutta-percha threads. This design provided greater distance and revolutionized the game.  Coburn Haskell was a Cleveland guy!
  • Dimples on golf balls play a crucial role in their performance. The concept of dimples was first introduced in the early 20th century, and they help reduce drag and increase lift, allowing the ball to travel farther.

Golf Ball Manufacturing  – Check out these incredible YouTube videos of the process! HERE  AND HERE

For my engineering buddies here are some interesting facts:

  • The number of dimples on a golf ball can vary, but the average is around 300-500 designed to optimize lift, drag, and stability in flight.
  • The maximum weight of a golf ball is 1.620 ounces (45.93 grams), and its maximum diameter is 1.680 inches (42.67 mm), according to the rules of golf.
  • Golf balls can reach impressive speeds during play. Professional golfers can consistently hit drives that exceed 350 yards with ball speeds approaching 180 miles per hour.
  • The longest hit golf ball by a male in a professional competition was achieved by Mike Austin in 1974. Austin hit a drive that traveled a remarkable 515 yards during the U.S. National Seniors Open Championship in Las Vegas.
  • The longest recorded drive by a professional female golfer in a competition is 406 yards. This remarkable achievement was accomplished by Phillis Meti of New Zealand during the World Long Drive Championship in 2017.
  • The record for the most holes-in-one by a professional golfer is held by Mancil Davis. Davis achieved a total of 51 holes-in-one during his professional career. His impressive feat spanned from 1962 to 1979 and included holes-in-one in various tournaments and exhibition matches. (the most holes in one after a second shot are unknown, but I’m proud to be in this club!!)

~1.2 billion golf balls are made each year!  One of the best, Titleist video here

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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Betty Who?

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Cakes and cookies and smiles, oh my!!  :))))

When Jackie and I set out to do some cooking, we’re often inspired by a story or post from the internet sent over to us from family and friends – 10 Great Summer Salads, How To Grill Salmon with Lemon, Fun Backyard Appetizers and so on. After looking at all of these I needed to go get a snack!  Every once in a while, we refer to a cookbook… for my younger readers out there, it’s a bound book/binder with recipes organized by food types, sharing ingredients, steps, and different ways to prepare food. Like most of you I’ll guess, we have “inherited” recipes and cookbooks passed down from our elders. One “classic” is our Betty Crocker cookbook – still has the red and white gingham design and image of Betty herself. Before Betty Crocker was synonymous with boxed cake mix and canned frosting, she was a kitchen confidante, a trusted “mom” presence in kitchens across America. She was the “Dear Abby” (another famous voice of reason and help.) of cooking, a woman people could trust with their most frustrating kitchen woes. To this day, in kitchens around the world, chefs turn to their Betty Crocker cook “book” or online for help, ideas and answers.  I did some digging and found fun info and trivia to share – thanks to pbs.org ToriAvey, interestingfacts.com, Wikipedia for the info and lastingredient.com, tasteofhome.com and insanelygoodrecipes.com for the recipes.  Enjoy, and be sure to whip up some kitchen delights for your next meal.

  • Some personalities are born… others are cooked up (couldn’t resist that one!). Betty Crocker isn’t actually a real person. She is the brainchild of an advertising campaign developed by the Washburn-Crosby Company, a flour milling company started in the late 1800’s that eventually became General Mills. Gold Medal Flour, a product of Washburn-Crosby, helped to kick-start Betty’s career. History Here

Betty Crocker thru the years.

  • Betty was born in 1921, when an ad for Gold Medal Flour was placed in the Saturday Evening Post. The ad featured a puzzle of a quaint main street scene. Contestants were encouraged to complete the puzzle and send it in for the prize of a pincushion in the shape of a sack of Gold Medal Flour.
  • The response was overwhelming; around 30,000 completed puzzles flooded the Washburn-Crosby offices. Many of the completed puzzles were accompanied by letters filled with baking questions and concerns, something the Washburn-Crosby Company hadn’t anticipated. Previously, the company’s small advertising department had dealt with customer mail and questions. The department manager, Samuel Gale, and his all-male staff would consult the women of the Gold Medal Home Service staff with customers’ baking and cooking questions.
  • Gale never felt completely comfortable signing his name to this advice, as he suspected that women would rather hear from other women who knew their way around a kitchen. The pile of questions pouring in from the puzzle contest reinforced the need for a female cooking authority, somebody who could gracefully answer any kitchen questions that customers might have. The department’s answer to this issue was to invent a female chief of correspondence, a fictitious woman they named Betty Crocker.
  • The last name, Crocker, came from the recently retired director of Washburn-Crosby, William G. Crocker. Betty was chosen as a first name for its wholesome, cheerful sound. Samuel Gale asked the female employees of Washburn-Crosby to submit what they thought should be used as Betty Crocker’s personal signature. The winning signature was penned by a secretary named Florence Lindeberg. Her Betty Crocker signature was used at the closing of each response to all letters regarding baking, cooking and domestic advice.
  • In 1924, Betty went from signing letters to having a real voice when Washburn-Crosby began airing a cooking radio show, the Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air, first on Minneapolis radio station WCCO and then nationwide. The first voice of Betty Crocker belonged to a home economist named Marjorie Child Husted, the writer and host of the show. In 1951, Washburn-Crosby put a face to the name and the voice when they hired actress Adelaide Hawley to act as Betty on television. Hawley was the first of many women to play the Betty Crocker role.
  • Among the longest-running radio broadcasts in U.S. history, “Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air” lasted for 24 years, even overlapping with “Our Nation’s Rations,” a 1945 program Betty Crocker (Husted) hosted at the request of the U.S. Office of War Information (the show was devoted to helping home cooks make the most of rationed foods).
  • The face of Betty Crocker in print ads and on product labels has been depicted by various artists since the 1920s. In 1936, Neysa McMein created the first official portrait of Betty, a composite painting that blended the facial features of the female staff in Washburn-Crosby’s home service department.
  • Since 1955, Betty’s image has been updated seven times. In 1965, she was drawn with a slight resemblance to former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Despite the periodic changes, she never appeared to age much in fact, a woman’s magazine pointed out that she seemed to remain an ageless 32. For her 75th anniversary in 1996, painter John Stuart Ingle gave her an olive skin tone that could belong to a wide range of ethnicities. Ingle created this version of Betty by digitally morphing photographs of 75 women that General Mills felt embodied the characteristics of Betty Crocker.
  • Betty Crocker’s first namesake grocery item was a soup mix, which became available in 1941. Her famous cake mix appeared on store shelves in 1947, and the bestselling Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book was published in 1950. It is still being sold today, millions of copies later, under the title The Betty Crocker Cookbook. In an effort to keep Betty current, she also has a website that features recipes, advice, gifts and more.
  • Today, Betty Crocker groceries are sold on every continent except Antarctica, with over 200+ varieties of products – supported by the all-time best seller “Betty Crocker’s Quick and Easy Cookbook – over 63 million sold!
  • Annual sales of Betty Crocker products today is north of $1.5 billion.  The best-selling item is Chocolate Fudge Icing in a plastic container… oh my, where’s my spoon!!, followed by Devil’s Food Cake (Devil’s food cake originated in the second half of the 19th century. Why? Simply put, it was created in reaction to angel food cake, which had come on the scene in the 1830s. Bakers wanted a dark-colored cake in opposition to the white, airy angel food cakes that were so popular in America at the time – now you know :-).
  • (I never knew that…) Hoping to sell more flour, General Mills — Betty Crocker’s parent company — entered the cake mix industry in 1947. All of the brand’s early mixes included powdered milk and eggs, meaning customers only needed to add water. Cake mix sales doubled between 1947 and 1953, the period when Pillsbury — a future General Mills property — also entered the market. However, sales increased only 5% from 1956 to 1960. To improve on this disappointing data, General Mills sought help from Ernest Dichter, a Vienna-born psychologist, marketing consultant, and author who popularized focus groups. Based on his interviews with housewives, Dichter determined that the women felt guilty and self-indulgent when they relied on these simple cake mixes. He proposed tasking home cooks with providing their own eggs, so they could feel like they’d contributed to the final dish. Thus, Betty Crocker omitted the powdered eggs from their recipes, heralding the change with the slogan, “Add an egg.” and sales figures began to soar once again.

 

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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Stormy

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Thunderstorms are an awe inspiring force of nature. Fun to play in, but not much fun to drive in.

Now that we’re “officially” in summer, I get to enjoy watching one of my favorite pastimes – watching thunderstorms.  From my office, I have a panoramic view of beautiful Lake Erie, enjoying sunrises, sunsets, sailboats and lake freighters, and of course rain and thunderstorms. Many times the storms form out over the water and then make their way to land. Darker clouds form, higher winds kick in and fishing boats start making their way to port are just some of the telltale signs a storm is on its way.  One of the best parts is I can watch the storms follow the boulevard going west to east right in front of my office! When the storms roll in, you can feel the cold front just before the rain hits, (love the smell too!) and afterwards a kind of steamy peace with everything soaked as sunshine peaks through the clouds.  And of course, the best part is the lightening shows. I love how they strike, and then scatter across the sky as the thunder hits. Since we are on the lake our local news stations’  have to do a really good job of tracking storms across the region, often alerting us to potential high winds and possible tornadoes.  It makes me appreciate the power of the storms – praying that they don’t knock out the electricity here at KHT (Truly a PIA!).  I did some digging to learn a bit more – enjoy and thanks to YouTube, Facebook and Google for the info.

Storm rolling in

Thunderstorms typically form in environments with high humidity, instability, and an upward motion of air. As the sun heats the Earth’s surface, the warm air rises and cools, leading to the formation of cumulus clouds. If the atmosphere is unstable enough, these clouds continue to grow vertically, eventually developing into cumulonimbus clouds.

A mature thunderstorm consists of multiple regions or layers. The updraft region is where warm air rises rapidly, creating the towering cloud. Within the cloud, water droplets and ice crystals collide, generating electrical charges. The top of the cloud often spreads out in the shape of an anvil, known as the anvil cloud. The downdraft region consists of cool air descending from the cloud, often associated with heavy rain, gusty winds, and occasionally, hail or tornadoes. West of Ohio, in the more open states, superstorms / supercells are a site to see

Lightning is one of the most captivating aspects of thunderstorms. It is caused by the buildup and discharge of electrical energy within a thundercloud. The exact mechanism of lightning generation is not fully understood, but it involves the separation of positive and negative charges within the cloud. When the voltage difference becomes large enough, a channel of ionized air called a stepped leader extends from the cloud toward the ground. This is followed by a return stroke, which is the bright, visible flash of lightning moving back up the stepped leader’s path. Video

A lightning strike begins with a stepped leader. It is an invisible channel of ionized air that extends downward from the cloud toward the ground in a series of steps or stages. The stepped leader propagates in quick, successive bursts, creating a path for the main lightning bolt to follow.  When the stepped leader approaches the ground or a conducting object such as a tree or building, a powerful electrical surge called the return stroke is initiated. The return stroke moves upward along the stepped leader’s path, creating the bright and visible lightning bolt that we see. It is the most luminous part of the lightning strike and travels at a speed of about one-third the speed of light.

Following the initial return stroke, subsequent discharges called dart leaders may occur. Dart leaders are smaller branches of lightning that travel from the ground or a conducting object back up towards the cloud. They often follow the path established by the initial return stroke.

In some cases, particularly with positive lightning strikes, upward leaders may be observed. These leaders initiate from tall structures, such as tall buildings or transmission towers, and extend upward toward the thundercloud. When they connect with the downward stepped leader or main lightning channel, a complete circuit is formed, resulting in a powerful return stroke.

Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding a lightning bolt. The intense heat from the lightning (up to 30,000 Kelvin) causes the surrounding air to expand explosively, creating a shock wave. The shock wave travels through the atmosphere as sound waves, resulting in the rumbling or cracking noise we hear as thunder.

Thunder is usually heard after the lightning due to the difference in speed between light and sound. The speed of sound in air in thunder is approximately 343 meters per second (1,125 feet per second), so you can estimate the distance to a lightning strike by counting the seconds between seeing the flash and hearing the thunder – every 5 seconds corresponds to roughly 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers. (I love counting to guess how far a strike is).

Thunderstorms although beautiful can be dangerous, so it’s important to stay informed and take precautions. Seek shelter indoors when thunderstorms are in the area and avoid open spaces, tall objects, and bodies of water. Lightning can travel through the ground and metal objects, so it’s essential to avoid contact with them during a storm. If caught outdoors and unable to reach shelter, avoid open fields, hilltops, isolated trees, and bodies of water. Instead, crouch down in a low-lying area.

Remember, thunderstorms are awe-inspiring displays of nature’s power, but they should be observed from a safe distance to ensure personal safety. Hailstorm Footage

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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It’s Wild

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“Only you can prevent forest fires.” –Smokey T. Bear

Like you, I’ve been enjoying these wonderful days of spring/summer – blue skies, warm sun and magnificent sunsets.  When the weather is like this, even the house chores don’t seem so bad, as I head out and soak up “some rays”, taking in the fresh air while tending the lawn and gardens, making time for the grandkids, walks with Jackie and getting in few “rounds” now and then. Recently though, we’ve experienced something that’s not often a part of NE Ohio – smoke from wildfires up in Canada. Cloudy, hazy skies, thick air, and “particles” to be concerned with.  While not a super fun topic (those deviled eggs were good, weren’t  they!!?), I thought it good we all learn a little more about forest fires and their impact. The pictures from New York City are amazing! As always, be SUPER careful with any fire pit or camping activity, use common sense. – many communities have implemented fire bans altogether, especially in Canada!!. Many thanks to Google, WHO and chat.openai.com and YouTube for the insights. Enjoy, and be careful!

  • The terms “wildfire” and “forest fire” are often used interchangeably, and there is no strict delineation between the two, as both refer to uncontrolled fires that spread across vegetation and can cause significant damage.
  •  “Wildfire” is a broader term that encompasses any uncontrolled fire in natural environments, including forests, grasslands, shrublands, and other types of vegetation. It emphasizes the wild and uncontrolled nature of the fire. “Forest fire,” on the other hand, specifically refers to fires that occur within forested areas, highlighting the dominant vegetation type affected. The terms “wildfire” and “forest fire” may be used differently depending on the regional or cultural context.   Show video of each.
  •  A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires are often caused by human activity or a natural phenomenon such as lightning, and they can happen at any time or anywhere. In 50% of wildfires recorded, it is not known how they started.
  • Over the past 25 years, wildfires and volcanic activities affected over 7 million people between nearly 3,000 attributable deaths worldwide from suffocation, injuries, and burns.
  • California alone spends over 1 billion dollars per year, with additional billions provided by the Federal Government.  So far this year, nearly 1.4 million square miles in Canada have been impacted, costing nearly 500 million dollars to control in equipment and manpower.  Thinning of the underbrush along with “controlled burns” has proven to have a significant positive impact on the prevention / minimization of damage.
  • Many ecosystems benefit from periodic fires, because they clear out dead organic material—and some plant and animal populations require the benefits fire brings to survive and reproduce.Jul 15, 2022

The Ecological Benefits of Fire – National Geographic Society

Do forest fires improve soil?
Soil fertility can increase after low intensity fires since fire chemically converts nutrients bound in dead plant tissues and the soil surface to more available forms or the fire indirectly increases mineralization rates through its impacts on soil microorganisms (Schoch and Binkley 1986).

FUELING THE SPREAD
Fuel: The availability and arrangement of fuel, such as dry vegetation, dead leaves, branches, and trees, play a crucial role in wildfire spread. Dense vegetation, accumulated dead fuels, and flammable materials provide ample fuel for the fire to consume and spread quickly.

Weather Conditions: Weather conditions significantly influence wildfire behavior. High temperatures, low humidity levels, and strong winds create an environment conducive to rapid fire spread. Dry and hot conditions evaporate moisture from vegetation, making it more susceptible to ignition. Strong winds not only fan the flames but also carry burning embers over long distances, igniting new areas ahead of the main fire.

Topography: The shape and features of the land can impact how a wildfire spreads. Steep slopes can aid in the rapid movement of flames, as the fire preheats and dries out vegetation in its path. Canyons and valleys can act as chimneys, intensifying fire behavior by channeling winds and increasing fire spread.

Ignition Sources: The source of ignition also influences how quickly a wildfire spreads. Human-caused ignitions, such as discarded cigarettes or sparks from equipment, often occur in proximity to flammable materials, increasing the chances of rapid-fire spread. Natural ignitions, like lightning strikes, can also initiate wildfires in remote areas with ample fuel.

Fuel Moisture Content: The moisture content of vegetation affects its flammability. Dry or drought-affected vegetation is more prone to ignition and faster fire spread. Lack of recent rainfall and prolonged dry spells increase the fuel moisture deficit, making the vegetation more susceptible to burning and facilitating rapid fire growth.

Fire Suppression Challenges: Difficult terrain, limited access, and remote locations can impede firefighting efforts, allowing the fire to grow unchecked for longer periods. Delays in detection, communication, and resource deployment also impacts the effectiveness of initial fire response, along with needed water and suppressants.

PREVENTION
The World Health Organization (WHO) works with Member States to build resilient and proactive health systems that can anticipate the needs and challenges during emergencies so that they are more likely to reduce risks and respond effectively when needed. As the health cluster lead for global emergencies, WHO works with partners to in preparing, preventing, detecting, responding, and recovering from emergencies and disasters, including early warning systems, park policies, heatlh and air quality advisories and emergency response plans.

Governments, communities, and individuals can take measures to mitigate the risks associated with wildfires. This includes implementing fire-safe building codes, establishing evacuation plans, increasing public awareness about fire safety, and investing in early warning systems and firefighting resources.

Smokey the Bear helped us learn our role – Multiple commercials

Eddie Arnold song

 

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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Independence Day

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Happy Birthday, America!
Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts.
Let freedom ring!

Enjoy the day with family and friends.

 

 

Devilish

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Oh, man, I’m hungry!!!  :)))))))))))))

With summer approaching, Jackie and I are getting more invitations to backyard parties and get togethers. And as tradition has it, we often offer to “bring” something to be shared with the other guests.  I’m lucky as Jackie has a whole bunch of fun recipes – appetizers, salads, side dishes and desserts – all of which I try to be discrete in not being the first one to jump in and clean the plate – (those meatballs in sauce on little toothpicks are killer!) In reality, I am actually performing a public service making sure that all the wonderful apps are ok to eat!  I have a bunch of favorites, but one dish that’s always on my radar is deviled eggs. I like to quickly scan the food tables and see if they are there.  It’s a simple food, and one where I like to try other people’s versions. I can just walk by, pop in my mouth, and move on. And they complement just about everything.  So, I did a little digging, found some trivia for you, along with a few recipes.  Be sure to send me your favorite, and I’ll give it a try.  Enjoy, and thanks to …sugarspunrun.com, natashaskitchen.com, virdrinksbeer.com, and Google search for the info.

  • Deviled eggs are a popular appetizer or side dish made with hard-boiled eggs that have been halved and filled with a mixture of the egg yolks and other ingredients such as mayonnaise, mustard, and spices.
  • The devilled egg is such an eye-catching name that it’s almost impossible to miss on any restaurant menu or table. It’s neither a dish from hell, nor has it undergone any specific evil rituals, other than boiling in water and being modified with different ingredients that are commonly used by humans. So, rest assured, this is not the devil’s work but rather a sinfully tasty dish that’s also well known by other names such as egg mimosa, Russian eggs.
  • Deviled eggs have a long history that can be traced back to ancient Rome. The Romans were known for their love of eggs, and they would often cook them, season them with various spices and sauces, and serve them as appetizers. In the ancient Roman literature “Satyricon” by Petronius, a banquet thrown by a wealthy person included songbirds marinated in peppered egg yolk and stuffed into peasant eggs (not sure I’m anxious to try marinated songbirds??).
  • The term “deviled” came into use in the 18th century in England, referring to any spicy or zesty food. It was popularly served as a first course known as gustatio. Different hot sauces today really make them fun to eat!
  • Even after the fall of the Roman Empire the stuffed egg recipe stood the test of time and continued to be enjoyed in various ways. In the 1200s a written record from Andalusia, modern-day Spain,  mentions a similar recipe, wherein the scooped out yolk is mixed with cilantro, coriander, onion juice, pepper and fish sauce or fermented barley. The stuffing is placed within the hollowed-out egg white halves and is put back together with a stick.
  • In Europe, all kinds of stuffed egg recipes gained popularity by the 1400s. Medieval cookbooks also contained various recipes for stuffed eggs. The stuffing used was cheese, herbs, raisins, and flavored oils. Some recipes involved frying the eggs after stuffing. The medieval-style stuffed egg was served cold.
  • In Western Europe regions like Germany, France, and the Netherlands the devilled egg preparations usually include tomato and parsley. In Germany cheese, capers and anchovies are used. Hungarian devilled eggs are made by mashing the yolk with white bread that is soaked in milk. In Sweden, sour cream, chives, onion, caviar, and pickled herring are also used.
  • The deviled egg recipes started appearing in American cookbooks in the mid-1800s. In 1786, “deviled” was a British term that was used to refer to fried, boiled, or highly seasoned hot and spicy ingredients or food items that were boiled or fried. In the 1800s Americans borrowed the term to refer to spicy food. Since then, the term deviled egg was used for the spicy stuffed eggs and the name stuck.
  • Sonya Thomas is the record holder for eating 65 hard Boiled Eggs in 6 minutes and 40 seconds. (impressive but not a good behavior at parties).
  • Deviled eggs are relatively nutritious, as they are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals. Eggs are protein-packed and contain all vitamins except vitamin C.
  • The largest deviled egg ever made weighed approximately 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms). It was created in 2015 at the World Egg Expo in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
  • Celebrated annually on 2nd November, the National Deviled Egg Day is an unofficial holiday. Be it family reunions, parties, or potluck, the devilled egg is always invited.

Here are some fun recipes:
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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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“I’ll Call Ya”

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From fictional Dick Tracy’s two-way Wrist TV to sci-fi Captain Kirk’s communicator to the guy who invented the very first cell phone to the guy who revolutionized the cell phone so that kids could play games on them. Read on for a quick history lesson of how we got to today’s cell phones. Or should we call them cameras that happen to have phone capabilities?  :)))))))

Fifty years seems like a long time, especially in technology. But that’s how long it’s been since engineer Martin Cooper cradled a bulky plastic object to his ear. The gray device had two rows of numbered buttons between the ear and mouthpiece, and an antenna poked from the top, reaching skyward to pick up invisible signals from the city’s jangling atmosphere. Next to the sidewalk, cars and taxis zipped down Sixth Avenue through midtown Manhattan. It was April 1973, and Cooper had just placed the world’s first cellphone call. Can you imagine his excitement?  Talk about solving a PIA (Pain in the @%$) Job! Wow. I can remember my friends sharing giant mobile phones in their company cars, plugging the power cord into the cigarette lighter. (remember those?).  I came across this fun article in Smithsonian Magazine, and just had to share.  Kudos to all my engineers and risk takers out there – your devotion to trying new things and problem solving is exemplary. Enjoy the history and walk down memory lane – I had fun reading, as I kept thinking – “I had one of those”.  Thanks to Smithsonian Magazine for the info, Wikipedia.com and YouTube for the great tunes.

Fun music while you read

  • Martin Cooper worked for Motorola where he officially demonstrated the wireless personal cellphone his team had developed. Cooper was struck by the impulse to manufacture a newsworthy anecdote—and decided to call Joel Engel, who led AT&T’s rival cellphone program. “I decided ‘Well, why don’t we give him a real demonstration?’” Cooper recalled years later. “And that’s exactly what we did.”
  • To Cooper’s relief, he soon heard Engel’s voice on the line: “Hi, Marty.” Thrilled by his victory, Cooper couldn’t help crowing. “I’m calling you from a cellphone. But a real cellphone! Personal, hand-held, portable cellphone.” There was silence at the other end, and in Cooper’s telling, (Engel would later claim not to remember the call at all).
  • Today, there are more cellphones than people on Earth. Cooper’s DynaTAC cellphone—which turns 50 this year—transformed the way we keep in touch, reshaped the etiquette of public space and began the slow death of the wired phone system.
  • Of course, before Cooper, there were other “Firsts” (a phrase, known as the Sivowitch Law of Firsts, from Elliot Sivowitch, tracing portable devices earlier in time.
  • Cellphones track back to World War II battlefields, where soldiers relied on short-range mobile radios to relay messages from the trenches. This walkie-talkie technology evolved further with the arrival of the transistor, a small device that amplifies electrical signals that are broadcast through a speaker, in 1948.
  • In the midst of transistors, car phones arrived on the scene. The original car phones weighed 80 pounds and connected users with a switchboard operator, who could only access the service in or near major cities. By the 1960s, car phones had shrunk to half the size. The 30- to 40-pound devices were mounted in the trunk of the car, with cabling running through the length of the vehicle, connecting to a headset hooked up next to the driver’s seat, and an antenna beamed and received the signals that enabled communication. Early car phones weren’t widely available; just 5,000 Americans had them by 1948.
  • In 1947, a Bell Laboratories engineer named Douglas H. Ring (of course his name was Ring!!) wrote a memo that sketched the basic functionality of the modern cellphone.  Ring imagined a system in which mobile phones functioned like radio transmitters and receivers. His concept improved upon longstanding radio technology by proposing geographic “cells” that served small, modular areas. By adding more nodes in the cellular network, Ring’s system would avoid becoming overloaded with users, keeping airwaves clear for an exponentially greater number of simultaneous conversations.
  • “Because of the technology and the problem with radio frequency interference, the FCC ruled there could only be a certain number of licenses in a major metropolitan area,” explains Wallace. The FCC’s carefully rationed licenses kept the phone lines clear for important figures.In 1983, Washington, D.C.’s mobile phone infrastructure was supported by a single transmitter, allowing “no more than two dozen users” to place calls at the same time.
  • The Motorola DynaTAC—short for Dynamic Adaptive Total Area Coverage—was the official name for what many dubbed “the Brick.” It contained 30 circuit boards, yet it weighed just 2.5 pounds and measured 9 inches tall. It required 10 hours to fully charge, powering 35 minutes of conversation.
  • A decade later, in 1983, Motorola’s cellphone was finally available for commercial service. Users paid $3,500, the equivalent of nearly $10,600 in 2023. By 1990, one million Americans had taken the plunge.
  • Today, the vast majority of American adults own a cellphone—97 percent, according to the most recent data from the Pew Research Center. Statista, a market and consumer data platform, predicts that more than 18 billion mobile devices will be in use globally by 2025.
  • Cooper said he was fascinated by a radio wristwatch used in the comic book adventures of detective Dick Tracy. In the 1990s, Motorola’s first flip phone drew inspiration from “Star Trek” communicators. (“beam me up Scottie”)
  • Among the many midcentury writers who dreamed up cellphone-esque gadgets, some envisioned communications devices that doubled as fashion statements—a prediction that blossomed in the early 2000s. By 2002, the Brick’s bulky design had given way to slim phones like the T-Mobile Sidekick, which featured a full QWERTY keyboard, for instance. Motorola’s wafer-thin Razr, released in 2004, eventually came in more than ten colors, from baby blue to bubblegum pink. Blackberry devices gave off the impression that weighty business matters might interrupt at any moment. Haute couture designers including Prada, Versace and Armani all released collaborations with cellphone companies. Even ringtones could be customized; one of the most popular, “Crazy Frog,” grossed $40 million in ringtone downloads in 2004. Cellphones were more than just a practical tool—they were fashion accessories that put your taste and disposable income on display for all to see.
  • When the first iPhone was released in 2007—quickly followed by the first Android in 2008—the colorful array of RAZRs and Sidekicks were doomed to be replaced by uniformly sleek designs. While the first Android featured a slide-out keyboard similar to the Blackberry, Apple’s minimalist design and touchscreen would soon become the smartphone standard. In 2022, iPhones claimed 50 percent of U.S. market share, overtaking Androids for the first time. Today, two companies, Apple and Samsung, dominate, together manufacturing more than three-quarters of the smartphones Americans use.
  • Innovations under development include hidden cameras, zero ports charging, advanced folding, eco recycling and holograms.  Can’t wait!

History Buffs – Here’s a brief history of the cell phone:

  • 1947 – The first mobile communication system was developed in the United States by Bell Labs. It was called Mobile Telephone Service (MTS) and allowed users to make calls from their cars.
  • 1973 – The first mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC, was invented by Martin Cooper. It weighed 2.5 pounds and had a battery life of 20 minutes.
  • 1983 – The first commercially available mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, was released. It cost $3,995 and had a talk time of 30 minutes.
  • 1989 – The first flip phone, the Motorola StarTAC, was introduced. It was the first phone to be small enough to fit in a pocket.
  • 1992 – The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, was released. It had a touch screen, email capabilities, and could run third-party apps.
  • 1996 – The first phone with a built-in camera, the Kyocera Visual Phone VP-210, was introduced in Japan.
  • 1999 – The Nokia 3210 was released, which became one of the most popular phones of all time. It had a long battery life and was durable.
  • 2002 – The first phone with a color screen, the Sharp J-SH04, was released in Japan.
  • 2007 – Apple released the first iPhone, which revolutionized the smartphone industry with its touch screen and app store.
  • 2010 – The first 4G LTE phone, the HTC Evo 4G, was released in the United States.
  • 2016 – The first phone without a headphone jack, the iPhone 7, was released by Apple.
  • 2017 – Today – how many camera lenses can we cram on the backside??

 

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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Feelin’ Bullish

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No matter how smart and savvy a person may be, investing can be an emotional rollercoaster.

If you are like me, the investment marketplace just continues to baffle me. I’m all for the prognosticators who make a living buying, selling and investing in the market – some of them are real geniuses… and others, maybe not so much- Just look at SVB! At times, the market inertia, discussions, and articles remind me a bit of sports talk radio – tons of comments, thoughts and insights by these “experts in the know”… until the “no brainer, sure winner, bet on me” team loses – then they are off on a new tangent. Seems like throughout my life, I’ve heard how the “Tribe”, sorry Guardians, we’re poised to win it all and sweep the World Series, only to be reminded once again just how hard that really is. The terms “bear” and “bull” are often used to describe general actions and attitudes, of the markets  as a whole. I tend to be “bullish” on business, as I believe in all my customers and their drive to beat the odds and remain successful. Here’s a bit of trivia on the “bears” and the “bulls”.  Enjoy and thanks to Wikipedia and Investopedia.com.

  • Bull and bear markets are two opposing phenomena that are often used to describe the state of the financial markets. While bull markets are characterized by rising prices and optimistic investor sentiment, bear markets are characterized by falling prices and pessimistic investor sentiment. Understanding the history of bull and bear markets is crucial for investors and financial analysts in order to make informed decisions about investment strategies.
  • A bear market refers to a decline in prices, usually for a few months, In contrast, a bull market is when prices are rising. Typically, a move of 20% or more from a recent peak or trough triggers an “official” bear or bull market.
  • This relationship to speculation seems to have at least partial origins from the gruesome blood sports of bull and bear-baiting. These contests began in medieval times around the 1200s and reached their height of popularity during the Elizabethan era. People would flock to the events and gamble on the outcomes, betting vast sums of money on a contest featuring a bull or a bear. It’s not hard to see how this corresponds to the usage of the terms in today’s stock market speculations.
  • The terms “bear” and “bull” are thought to derive from the way in which each animal attacks its opponents. That is, a bull will thrust its horns up into the air, while a bear will swipe down. These actions were then related metaphorically to the movement of a market. If the trend was up, it was considered a bull market. If the trend was down, it was a bear market.
  • “Etymologists point to a proverb warning that it is not wise ‘to sell the bear’s skin before one has caught the bear.’ By the eighteenth century, the term bearskin was being used in the phrase ‘to sell (or buy) the bearskin’ and in the name ‘bearskin jobber,’ referring to one selling the bearskin.”
  • Historically, the middlemen in the sale of bearskins would sell skins they had yet to receive. As such, they would speculate on the future purchase price of these skins from the trappers, hoping they would drop. The trappers would profit from a spread—the difference between the cost price and the selling price. These middlemen became known as “bears,” short for bearskin jobbers, and the term stuck for describing a downturn in the market. Conversely, because bears and bulls were widely considered to be opposites due to the once-popular blood sport of bull-and-bear fights, the term bull stands as the opposite of bears.
  • The history of bull and bear markets dates back to the early 17th century, when the Dutch East India Company issued the first stock in history in 1602. This marked the beginning of the stock market, and over the next few centuries, bull and bear markets emerged as a result of economic cycles, political instability, and other factors.
  • One of the earliest examples of a bull market was the South Sea Bubble, which occurred in England in the early 18th century. The South Sea Company was granted a monopoly on trade with the Spanish colonies in South America, and investors poured money into the company’s stock, driving prices up to astronomical levels. However, when the company’s trade deals fell through, the bubble burst, resulting in a bear market and the loss of many investors’ fortunes.
  • One of the worst bear markets in U.S. history was precipitated by the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression and a bear market that lasted almost three years. 2008, while not a severe, was no picnic, and the pandemic and inflationary tactics of today are sure smashing the marketplace.
  • In the post-World War II era, the stock market experienced a series of bull and bear markets. The 1950s and 1960s were characterized by a long-term bull market, which was driven by a growing economy and rising consumer confidence. However, the 1970s saw a bear market due to the oil crisis, inflation, and a stagnant economy. The 1980s and 1990s saw another long-term bull market, with the creation of new investment products.
  • In contrast, when used to discuss the financial markets, the term “bull” has a much more positive connotation than “bear.” A bull market and a bull (or “bullish”) speculator refers to speculative purchases made with the expectation of an increase in stock prices.
  • Warren Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, is one of the most successful investors of all time. He is known for his value investing approach and long-term investment strategy. Here are some of my favorites of his quotes:
    1. “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – this quote highlights the importance of looking at the intrinsic value of an investment rather than just its price.
    2. “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” – this quote emphasizes the importance of investing in high-quality companies with a sustainable competitive advantage, even if they are trading at a premium.
    3. “Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1.” – this quote emphasizes the importance of risk management in investing. Buffett believes that avoiding losses is more important than maximizing gains.
    4. “Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful.” – this quote highlights the importance of contrarian investing. Buffett believes that market sentiment can be a good indicator of when to buy and sell.
    5. “In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” -this quote emphasizes the importance of learning from past mistakes and experiences in order to make better decisions in the future.
    6. “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” – this quote highlights the importance of education and research in investing. Buffett believes that investors should thoroughly understand the companies they are investing in before making any investment decisions.
    7. “Our favorite holding period is forever.” – this quote emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking in investing. Buffett believes that investors should focus on buying and holding high-quality companies for the long term.
    8. “You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.” – this quote emphasizes the importance of focus in investing. Buffett believes that investors should focus on a few high-quality investments rather than trying to diversify too much.

Good luck out there…and as I like to say, “Remember, Safe Investing is No Accident” … wonder if Warren can use this one too 😊.

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DO YOU LIKE CONTESTS?
Me, too.
As you may know the Kowalski Heat Treating logo finds its way
into the visuals of my Friday posts.
I.  Love.  My.  Logo.
One week there could be three logos.
The next week there could be 15 logos.
And sometimes the logo is very small or just a partial logo showing.
But there are always logos in some of the pictures.
So, I challenge you, my beloved readers, to count them and send me a
quick email with the total number of logos in the Friday post.
On the following Tuesday I’ll pick a winner from the correct answers
and send that lucky person some great KHT swag.
So, start counting and good luck!  
Oh, and the logos at the very top header don’t count.
Got it? Good.  :-))))
Have fun!!

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Memorial Day

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….AMEN!