Conversation – 26

“The butterfly carries
no memory
of the caterpillar.
That is why it is able to fly.”

😎🎈

Sending positive vibes to anyone who needs them.

NATIONAL SOCIAL ENGINEERING DAY

August 6 celebrates National Social Engineering Day on the National Day Calendar. This National Day aims to raise awareness about social engineering threats and promote better cybersecurity practices. Join us as we explore the risks associated with sharing personal information online, learn to recognize sophisticated social engineering attempts, and discover practical tips to protect yourself and your data from cybercriminals.

Social engineering is a technique used by cybercriminals to manipulate people into disclosing sensitive information and compromising digital safety. These tactics can lead to unauthorized access to computers, financial accounts, or even direct monetary losses. On National Social Engineering Day, we emphasize the critical need for individuals and organizations to continuously safeguard their data against these bad actors.

Hackers leverage social engineering in more than 90% of cyberattacks. Social engineers are skilled manipulators who exploit human psychology through seemingly genuine interactions to gather compromising information about individuals or organizations. Attackers may pose as new employees, authority figures, or use multiple contacts within an organization to piece together sensitive data. This methodical approach allows them to accumulate enough information to cause significant harm.

NATIONAL FRESH BREATH DAY

Pop a mint and smile on National Fresh Breath Day observed annually on August 6 and urges appreciation of oral hygiene and its importance. Dentists and oral care professionals applaud the day dedicated to fighting bad breath.

Oral hygiene and the fresh breath associated with it are part of healthy, daily habits. Over time, poor dental care will cause mouth odor. Of course, the foods we eat contribute to bad breath, too. However, bad breath may be a symptom of a health condition or a side effect of a medication.

6 Ways to Combat Bad Breath

Brush after meals.
Floss before bedtime.
Gargle and rinse with mouthwash regularly.
Chew sugar-free gum to keep the mouth moist.
Stay hydrated.
Seek regular dental care.

NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY

On August 6 we celebrate National Root Beer Float Day to tell us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations!

Also known as the “Black Cow,” the root beer float got its start in Colorado in a mining camp. Frank J. Wisner of Cripple Creek, Colorado, gets the credit for inventing the “Black Cow” way back in August of 1893.

One night Wisner, owner of the Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Mining Company, was staring out the window and thinking about the line of soda waters he was producing for the citizens of Cripple Creek when he came upon an idea. The full moon that night shined on the snow-capped Cow Mountain and reminded him of a scoop of vanilla ice cream. He hurried back to his bar and scooped a spoonful of ice cream into the children’s favorite flavor of soda, Myers Avenue Red Root Beer. After trying, he liked it and served it the very next day. It was an immediate hit.

Wisner named the new creation, “Black Cow Mountain” but the local children shortened the name to “Black Cow”.

Since its inception, hundreds of thousands of root beer floats have been enjoyed around the country each day.

@oodiebom,

I will start working on the Heidi Daus Thread as Heidi’s Birthday is coming up fast.
September is her anniversary on HSN so new things will appear I will add them as
HSN uploads them. 😎

@shoelady60,

The drinks are on me. Thank you for the song I do love that song and I cover it often
on this thread. 🎈💕😎

I am loving the Games. 💕🎈

Father Figure
Song by George Michael

That’s all I wanted
Something special, something sacred
In your eyes
For just one moment
To be bold and naked
At your side
Sometimes I think that you’ll never
Understand me (Understand me)
Maybe this time is forever
Say it can be, whoa
That’s all you wanted
Something special, someone sacred
In your life
Just for one moment
To be warm and naked
At my side
Sometimes I think that you’ll never
Understand me (Understand me)
But something tells me together
We’d be happy, oh-oh, baby
I will be your father figure (Oh, baby)
Put your tiny hand in mine (I’d love to)
I will be your preacher teacher (Be your daddy)
Anything you have in mind (It would make me)
I will be your father figure (Very happy)
I have had enough of crime (Please let me)
I will be the one who loves you
‘Til the end of time (Of time)
That’s all I wanted
But sometimes love can be mistaken
For a crime
That’s all I wanted
Just to see my baby’s
Blue eyes shine
This time I think that my lover
Understands me
If we have faith in each other
Then we can be
Strong, baby
I will be your father figure
Put your tiny hand in mine (My baby)
I will be your preacher teacher
Anything you have in mind (Hee)
I will be your father figure
I have had enough of crime
I will be the one who loves you
‘Til the end of time
If you are the desert
I’ll be the sea
If you ever hunger
Hunger for me
Whatever you ask for
That’s what I’ll be
So when you remember the ones who have lied
Who said that they cared
But then laughed as you cried
Beautiful darling
Don’t think of me
Because all I ever wanted
It’s in your eyes
Baby
And love can’t lie, no
My love is always tellin’ me so
(Heaven is a kiss and a smile)
Just hold on, hold on
I won’t let you go, my baby
I will be your father figure
Put your tiny hand in mine
I will be your preacher teacher
Anything you have in mind, baby
I will be your father figure
I have had enough of crime
(So I am gonna love you)
‘Til the end of time
I will be your father (I will be your)
I will be your preacher (Father)
I will be your father (I’ll be your daddy, woah)
I will be the one who loves you
‘Til the end of time

@taci,

I have been celebrating all weekend. 💕😎🎈Thank you for the BD wishes.

I am thinking of my father and I am going to put fresh flowers on his grave.

This is always a sad for me I was the last person to see my father alive he passed
an hour after I left his side. 💕

Enjoy planning your vacation with your family. 🎈😎

@oodiebom,

So sorry for all the issues in the Den but I am glad you saw your husband.
I was concerned about hitting your area.

I have been celebrating since the weekend and doing everything else in between.
I am now thinking of my father who passed just a few days after my birthday. I was
blessed to say goodbye to him and he passed an hour after I left it was during Covid.

I am planning to put fresh flowers on his grave. 💕 Thank you for the BD Wishes.
This has been a year for me and my family.