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OMGosh we hit a whole 70 degrees today. I'm freezing☃️ and it's the middle of Summer☀️. I'm making slow progress on this new challenge. I don't know what someone was thinking to add more plays to level up on this challenge when there's glitches that need fixing.

July 30th: National Whistleblower Day, National Cheesecake Day and National Father-in-Law Day.

July 30 is the day our Founding Fathers recognized the need to protect the courageous whistleblowers, those who take notice and step forward to report corruption when they see it. Whistleblower Day reminds us to honor and support the people who speak up when they witness fraud, abuse or waste. A whistleblower is any individual who reports violations, exploitation, misrepresentations or other suspicious activity within an organization either public or private. The history of whistleblowers is long and often trying. While legislation now protects whistleblowers from retaliation by their employers, they carry a heavy burden often followed by legal battles. Whether they work in the private sector, local or federal government, when a whistleblower reports a suspected activity, their motivation is to protect consumers, taxpayers, and the general public. On July 30, 1778, is the day the Continental Congress passed a historic and unanimous resolution honoring ten sailors and marines who spoke out against their commander’s abuses of his office. In doing so, the Founding Fathers declared that it was the duty of all Americans, “to give the earliest information to Congress or other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds, or misdemeanors.” In modern terms, it is an American’s duty to report corruption when they suspect it. The United States Senate first recognized National Whistleblower Day in 2013.

Cheesecake is a delicious dessert that is loved by millions around the country. It is a sweet dessert that is a mixture of soft fresh cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs and sugar on a crust made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry or sponge cake. Cheesecakes can be prepared baked or unbaked, can be flavored and are often served topped with fruit, fruit sauce, chocolate or whipped cream. There are many flavors in which cheesecakes can be prepared, some of which are blueberry, strawberry, pumpkin, chocolate, key lime, lemon, orange, raspberry or toffee. It is possible that an ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dish in ancient Greece. It has been found that the earliest attested mention of a cheesecake is by Greek physician Aegimus, who wrote a book on the art of making cheesecakes. James Kraft developed a form of pasteurized cream cheese in 1912. In 1928, Kraft acquired the Philadelphia trademark and marketed pasteurized Philadelphia Cream Cheese which is now the most commonly used cheese for cheesecake. North America has several different styles of cheesecakes: (my favorite) New York-style cheesecake, Pennsylvania Dutch-style cheesecake, Philadelphia-style, Farmer cheese cheesecake, Country-style cheesecake, Lactose-free cheesecake, Cheesecake Kludys, Chicago Style cheesecake, Savory cheesecake.

National Father-In-Law Day is dedicated to your spouse’s father, your father-in-law. In observing this day you can enjoy spending some extra time bonding and strengthening your relationship with your father-in-law. Whether it’s a day of golfing, hiking, playing cards or going to a movie be sure to focus on getting to know the man who raised your significant other. After all, you can learn a lot while drinking tea on the back deck, fishing, having lunch or stopping at the pub for a beer. If your father-in-law is no longer living, remember him in a special way.

I watch whistleblowers on TV does that count? And it's quite the eye opening show. Its cheesecake, what can I say, accept 'bring it on'. Yummy!!! My father-in-law is gone. May he RIP.

Cheesecake hugs coming your way. And a tummy tickle for Bixby.☀️☃️🐶🐾💕🌷💕