When you shouldn't stop and smell the roses
Costa Mesa, Calif. -------------------- The stench of blue cheese and dead bodies at a Southern California college is not repelling visitors but drawing them in. A huge, rare and famously putrid Indonesian flower is blooming this weekend, spreading its stench across Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.
The school said in a statement that the stench of the so-called corpse flower has been compared to rotting flesh. The flower -------- 5 feet tall and growing ----------- uses flies instead of bees to spread its sticky pollen. It produces two sulfurous chemicals that the flies find attractive.
Jeff Foxworthy would be so proud
Salem, N.Y. ---------------------------- You might be a redneck if you don't object to a rural upstate New York town's theme for its Fourth of July parade.
But some people around Salem aren't amused by parade organizers' decision to go with "Redneck Summer" for this year's theme. The volunteer fire department stages the annual holiday parade in Salem, 40 miles northeast of Albany.
One organizer said the number of groups participating had decreased, so they decided on the theme to "spice it up a little bit."
Of all the noble causes in the world..............
Cleveland -------------------------------- A suburban Cleveland man says police violated his First Amendment rights to free speech when they cited him for holding a sign warning motorists to turn if they wanted to avoid a drunken-driving checkpoint.
Douglas Odolecki, 43, who vows to fight the ticket, warned motorists with a sign that said: "Check point ahead! Turn now!"
Parma police officers cited Odolecki after consulting with city attorneys to determine if Odolecki violated any laws by displaying the sign, a police spokesman said.
'I see,' said the blind mechanic, 'a new transmission'
Las Cruces, N.M. --------------------- A blind New Mexico man who recently earned an auto mechanics degree is looking for a job.
Clifford Alderson, 48, a graduate from a joint New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Community College program, earned his degree by listening and learning to feel his way around the vehicle, KOAT-TV reported.
Born with retintis pigmentosa, a genetic disease that led to his blindness, Alderson got on-the-job training at a small auto shop in Alamogordo and plans on making a career out of his talents.
"When I graduated it didn't feel like I graduated. I felt like I was in a dream," said Alderson, who walks with a collapsible cane.
Hmm, let's put the house......................over there
Providence, R.I. ............................... A developer who mistakenly built a $1.8 million house on parkland has been ordered to remove it.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court found that the unoccupied home in Narragansett was built on land owned by the Rose Nulman Park Foundation. The developer, Four Twenty Corp., began building the home in 2009, but it didn't discover the error until 2011 when it tried to sell the house and the prospective buyers got a survey.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
POP QUIZ (Dad Presidents)
Did you know that almost all of America's presidents have been fathers?
Test your dads-in-chief savvy with these stumpers by Don't Know Much About the Presidents author Kenneth C. Davis.
1. Who was the first president whose child was born in the White House?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Grover Cleveland
C) Theodore Roosevelt
2. Which of these men fathered 15 children, the most of any POTUS?
A) John Tyler
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Franklin D. Roosevelt
3. Who threatened to punch a critic who slammed his daughter's singing?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Harry S. Truman
C) Jimmy Carter
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Test your dads-in-chief savvy with these stumpers by Don't Know Much About the Presidents author Kenneth C. Davis.
1. Who was the first president whose child was born in the White House?
A) Ulysses S. Grant
B) Grover Cleveland
C) Theodore Roosevelt
2. Which of these men fathered 15 children, the most of any POTUS?
A) John Tyler
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Franklin D. Roosevelt
3. Who threatened to punch a critic who slammed his daughter's singing?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Harry S. Truman
C) Jimmy Carter
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Answers : 1 (B) ; 2. (A) ; 3. (B)
Kennections
All five correct answers have something in common.
Can you figure out what it is?
1. Which dog breed supplies the nickname for Yale's and the University of Georgia's sports teams?
2. What U.S. coin will spotlight America's national parks on its reverse side until 2021?
3. What's been America's favorite ice cream flavor for the last two years running, according to the International Ice Cream Association?
4. In May NBC canceled what sci-fi TV show set in a world with no electricity?
5. The Pacific nations of Tuvalu, Tonga, and Samoa are all found in what island region of Oceania?
Bonus : What's the "Kennection" between all five answers?
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Answers : 1. Bulldog
2. Quarter
3. Vanilla
4. Revolution
5. Polynesia
Bonus : All are "French" things
Can you figure out what it is?
1. Which dog breed supplies the nickname for Yale's and the University of Georgia's sports teams?
2. What U.S. coin will spotlight America's national parks on its reverse side until 2021?
3. What's been America's favorite ice cream flavor for the last two years running, according to the International Ice Cream Association?
4. In May NBC canceled what sci-fi TV show set in a world with no electricity?
5. The Pacific nations of Tuvalu, Tonga, and Samoa are all found in what island region of Oceania?
Bonus : What's the "Kennection" between all five answers?
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Answers : 1. Bulldog
2. Quarter
3. Vanilla
4. Revolution
5. Polynesia
Bonus : All are "French" things
Did You Know? Fun Facts
- The 2013 population estimate of Bucks County was 626,976.
- The 2012 estimated population under 18 years was 22.1 percent.
- The 2012 estimated population over 65 was 15.6 percent.
- In 2012, there were 245,874 housing units.
- The homeownership rate, 2008 to 2012 was 78.2 percent.
- Almost one quarter (24.9 percent) of business are women-owned.
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services employ 23.1 percent.
- Three percent work in government jobs.
- There are 306,663 males (46.9 percent) and 318,586 (53.1 percent) females.
- The median age is 42 years.
- The median household income is $76,169.
- There are 98 grocery stores, 1.58 for every 10,000 people.
- There are 453 full-service restaurants.
- The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual is 84.30 percent.
F. Y. I.
Quotable
by Jim Carrey, actor
"You can fail at what you don't want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."
Celebrate This
Today June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day.
Lore Has It
In India, it is believed washing one's hair before an exam will wash away everything a student has learned.
Still on the Books
In Wilbur, Washington, it is illegal to ride an ugly horse.
Inferiority Complex
Brad Pitt's ads for Toyota were banned in Malaysia over objections his handsome appearance might make Malaysian countrymen feel inferior.
Call of the Small
A baby eel is called an elver; a baby oyster is called a spat.
by Jim Carrey, actor
"You can fail at what you don't want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."
Celebrate This
Today June 17 is Eat Your Vegetables Day.
Lore Has It
In India, it is believed washing one's hair before an exam will wash away everything a student has learned.
Still on the Books
In Wilbur, Washington, it is illegal to ride an ugly horse.
Inferiority Complex
Brad Pitt's ads for Toyota were banned in Malaysia over objections his handsome appearance might make Malaysian countrymen feel inferior.
Call of the Small
A baby eel is called an elver; a baby oyster is called a spat.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
From Scripture
Matthew 16:13-19
The Rock for ages
The events in this passage lay the foundations for the Catholic Church. Jesus first asked his disciples who people say he was. Their answers named the ancient prophets reincarnated. Then Jesus asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered for the group and identified Jesus as the Son of God. This highlighted Peter's role as spokesperson for the disciples.
Jesus pointed out that it was only by inspiration from the Father that Peter was able to recognize the truth about Jesus. ("No one but the Son knows the Son," Matthew 11:27.) Divine inspiration would lead Peter to speak and act in truth as head of Christ's Church. The Holy Spirit guides the pope to speak and act in truth today.
The Church has to last until the end of time. When Jesus changed Simon"s name to "Peter," he signaled that he was building his Church on "rock," a solid foundation upon which a wise man will build his home (Matthew 7:24).
The Rock for ages
The events in this passage lay the foundations for the Catholic Church. Jesus first asked his disciples who people say he was. Their answers named the ancient prophets reincarnated. Then Jesus asked, "Who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered for the group and identified Jesus as the Son of God. This highlighted Peter's role as spokesperson for the disciples.
Jesus pointed out that it was only by inspiration from the Father that Peter was able to recognize the truth about Jesus. ("No one but the Son knows the Son," Matthew 11:27.) Divine inspiration would lead Peter to speak and act in truth as head of Christ's Church. The Holy Spirit guides the pope to speak and act in truth today.
The Church has to last until the end of time. When Jesus changed Simon"s name to "Peter," he signaled that he was building his Church on "rock," a solid foundation upon which a wise man will build his home (Matthew 7:24).
Feasts & Celebrations
June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The image of Jesus with his flaming heart exposed is a reminder of his intense and eternal love for us.
June 1 ------- St. Justin (165)
When ordered by a pagan judge to renounce his faith or die, St. Justin responded, "Nobody in his senses would give up truth for falsehood." His was beheaded.
June 5 ------- St. Boniface (754)
Called the Apostle of Germany, St. Boniface was a monk dedicated to spreading the Gospel in Germany. He converted many to Christianity and was instrumental in restoring dioceses in Bavaria, Thuringia, and Franconia.
June 11 ------ St. Barnabas (1st Century)
The Apostles changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" because he sold his property and gave the much needed funds to the Jerusalem community. He accompanied St. Paul on his first evangelical journey.
June 24 ------ Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The only saint whose birth and death we observe, St. John was Jesus' cousin. He baptized and prepared the people for Jesus' saving mission. He even baptized Jesus and was later executed for denouncing Herod's marriage to his sister-in-law.
June 1 ------- St. Justin (165)
When ordered by a pagan judge to renounce his faith or die, St. Justin responded, "Nobody in his senses would give up truth for falsehood." His was beheaded.
June 5 ------- St. Boniface (754)
Called the Apostle of Germany, St. Boniface was a monk dedicated to spreading the Gospel in Germany. He converted many to Christianity and was instrumental in restoring dioceses in Bavaria, Thuringia, and Franconia.
June 11 ------ St. Barnabas (1st Century)
The Apostles changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" because he sold his property and gave the much needed funds to the Jerusalem community. He accompanied St. Paul on his first evangelical journey.
June 24 ------ Nativity of St. John the Baptist
The only saint whose birth and death we observe, St. John was Jesus' cousin. He baptized and prepared the people for Jesus' saving mission. He even baptized Jesus and was later executed for denouncing Herod's marriage to his sister-in-law.
Question and Answer
I'm confused. Where in the Bible does it say Mary Magdalene was a prostitute?
Mary Magdalene is one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. For some reason she became associated with the "sinful woman" in Luke 7:36-50 or the penitent woman who anoited Jesus a few days before his crucifixion (Matthew 26:6-13). In truth, she is neither.
What we do know about Mary Magdalene is that she came from Magdala, on the west shore of Lake Tiberias, was converted by Jesus and vbecame a faithful follower who stayed with him through his final ordeal. Jesus cast out seven demons from her (Mark 16:9), and in gratitude she helped to finance his public ministry (Luke 8:1-2).
Nowhere in any of the four Gospels is Mary Magdalene referred to as a sinful woman or a prostitute --- reformed or otherwise. However, she is the only person all four Gospels agree saw the empty tomb on Easter morning and the first to whom the risen Jesus appeared.
Mary Magdalene is one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. For some reason she became associated with the "sinful woman" in Luke 7:36-50 or the penitent woman who anoited Jesus a few days before his crucifixion (Matthew 26:6-13). In truth, she is neither.
What we do know about Mary Magdalene is that she came from Magdala, on the west shore of Lake Tiberias, was converted by Jesus and vbecame a faithful follower who stayed with him through his final ordeal. Jesus cast out seven demons from her (Mark 16:9), and in gratitude she helped to finance his public ministry (Luke 8:1-2).
Nowhere in any of the four Gospels is Mary Magdalene referred to as a sinful woman or a prostitute --- reformed or otherwise. However, she is the only person all four Gospels agree saw the empty tomb on Easter morning and the first to whom the risen Jesus appeared.
What would you do for a friend in need?
Most of us will do anything we can to save a friend who is heading for trouble. However, taking no action at all may be the best thing we can do for a friend.
Consider these three ways to help :
Pray
Bring God in right from the start - not as the last resort. Who can handle it better than he can? Plus, praying for others brings grace to us and to those for whom we pray.
Set an example.
The best way to tell someone what to do is to do it ourselves. You can help others live a holier and happier life by showing them how. After all, your first task is to save your own soul.
Keep silent.
Learn to hold your tongue unless your duty obliges you to speak. Keeping silent prevents the flaring of tempers or the spreading of gossip. Also, it is in the silence of the soul that we hear God's voice, but we can't hear him if we're doing all the talking.
Consider these three ways to help :
Pray
Bring God in right from the start - not as the last resort. Who can handle it better than he can? Plus, praying for others brings grace to us and to those for whom we pray.
Set an example.
The best way to tell someone what to do is to do it ourselves. You can help others live a holier and happier life by showing them how. After all, your first task is to save your own soul.
Keep silent.
Learn to hold your tongue unless your duty obliges you to speak. Keeping silent prevents the flaring of tempers or the spreading of gossip. Also, it is in the silence of the soul that we hear God's voice, but we can't hear him if we're doing all the talking.
Why aren't Catholic priests married?
Why Do Catholics Do That?
Celibacy, "the renunciation of marriage implicitly or explicitly made, for the more perfect observance of chasity," (Catholic Encyclopedia) allows a priest to focus on his calling without the practical concerns of family life.
The goal of a celibate life is enhancement of love; a way for priests to "consecrate themselves with undivided heart to the Lord and to 'the affairs of the Lord' (1 Cor 7:32), they give themselves entirely to God and to men" (CCC 1579).
Note : there are some circumstances under which married priests are permitted. There are several hundred serving in the United States.
Celibacy, "the renunciation of marriage implicitly or explicitly made, for the more perfect observance of chasity," (Catholic Encyclopedia) allows a priest to focus on his calling without the practical concerns of family life.
The goal of a celibate life is enhancement of love; a way for priests to "consecrate themselves with undivided heart to the Lord and to 'the affairs of the Lord' (1 Cor 7:32), they give themselves entirely to God and to men" (CCC 1579).
Note : there are some circumstances under which married priests are permitted. There are several hundred serving in the United States.
Four ideas for a more peaceful life
When what we are trying to achieve on earth conflicts with that which is necessary for eternal life with God, we lose the calming, soothing peace Christ wants to give us. Unless we move back into harmony with God's will, we have no hope to regain that peace.
Try these tips for a more peaceful life :
1. Don't set your heart on anything specific.
Pursuing goals like wealth or personal accaim without first seeking God's will leads to frustration and resentment. There's no peace in going against God's plan. Instead, be open and place all your hopes, plans, and efforts at God's feet. Let him decide what's best.
2. Be kind and gentle.
Resentment, anger, and frustration rob you of peace. Whenever you can, be gentle and considerate of your neighbor. Remember, Jesus was "meek and humble of heart" (Matthew 11:29).
3. Learn to live with what you cannot control.
When you let God help you rise above such things, you'll have the peace acceptance brings.
4. Consult the Church for answers.
It isn't always easy to discern God's will, so Jesus created the Catholic Church. When it doubt, turn to Scripture, the Catechism, or a trusted priest or religious for advice. After all, helping us to achieve Heaven what they do!
Try these tips for a more peaceful life :
1. Don't set your heart on anything specific.
Pursuing goals like wealth or personal accaim without first seeking God's will leads to frustration and resentment. There's no peace in going against God's plan. Instead, be open and place all your hopes, plans, and efforts at God's feet. Let him decide what's best.
2. Be kind and gentle.
Resentment, anger, and frustration rob you of peace. Whenever you can, be gentle and considerate of your neighbor. Remember, Jesus was "meek and humble of heart" (Matthew 11:29).
3. Learn to live with what you cannot control.
When you let God help you rise above such things, you'll have the peace acceptance brings.
4. Consult the Church for answers.
It isn't always easy to discern God's will, so Jesus created the Catholic Church. When it doubt, turn to Scripture, the Catechism, or a trusted priest or religious for advice. After all, helping us to achieve Heaven what they do!
One Minute Meditations
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
As the son of a marquis, Aloysius Gonzaga was accustomed to life at court but chose religious life instead. Influenced by St. Charles Borromeo, he renounced his title and inheritance and joined the Jesuits in 1585.
Aloysius was a brilliant and pious student. In fact, he had to be told to tone down his penances. When a plague struck Rome, Aloysius tirelessly nursed patients but caught the disease himself. He died at the age of 23.
The Face of Christ
How do you show the face of Christ to people in your community? Do you bake for others? Can you sing or play music for others' enjoyment? If you have a car can you drive people who need rides to church or their doctors? Whatever you can offer, your community can use it. Call your parish to find out how you can help.
"One loving spirit sets another on fire." St. Augustine
As the son of a marquis, Aloysius Gonzaga was accustomed to life at court but chose religious life instead. Influenced by St. Charles Borromeo, he renounced his title and inheritance and joined the Jesuits in 1585.
Aloysius was a brilliant and pious student. In fact, he had to be told to tone down his penances. When a plague struck Rome, Aloysius tirelessly nursed patients but caught the disease himself. He died at the age of 23.
The Face of Christ
How do you show the face of Christ to people in your community? Do you bake for others? Can you sing or play music for others' enjoyment? If you have a car can you drive people who need rides to church or their doctors? Whatever you can offer, your community can use it. Call your parish to find out how you can help.
"One loving spirit sets another on fire." St. Augustine
How much do you know about Colorectal Cancer?
1. What is colorectal cancer?
A) Cancer of the large intestine, or colon
B) Cancer of the rectum
C) Cancer of the stomach
D) A and B
2. Which of the following is true regarding colorectal cancer deaths in the United States?
A) It's the leading cause of cancer deaths
B) It's the second leading cause of cancer deaths
C) It's the third leading cause of cancer deaths
D) It's the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths
3. What is the five-year survival rate for people with colorectal cancer who are diagnosed early, before the cancer spreads?
A) 90 percent
B) 75 "
C) 50 "
D) 25 "
4. Compared with people who don't have a relative with colorectal cancer, what is the increased risk for the disease among people with a parent, sibling, or child with colorectal cancer?
A) The same
B) Double to triple the risk
5. Which of the following are symptoms?
A) Bleeding from the anus
B) Unintended weight loss
C) Painful cramps in the lower abdomen
D) All the above
6. At what age should most people start to be screened?
A) 70
B) 60
C) 50
D) 40
7. Which of these tests can screen for colorectal cancer?
A) Fecal occult blood test
B) Colonoscopy
C) Sigmoidoscopy
D) All the above
8. Which of the following can lower your risk?
A) Eating more fruits and vegetables, and less red meat
B) Exercising regularly
C) Maintaining a healthy weight
D) All the above
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Answers : 1. (D) Cancer of the large intestine, or colon, and rectum
2. (B) It's the second leading cause
3. (A) 90 percent. When the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue, the five-year survival rate is 12 percent
4. (B) Double to triple the risk
5. (D) All the above. Other symptoms include chronic diarrhea or constipation, weakness, and fatigue
6. (C) 50
7. (D) All the above. Other tests are also available
8. (D) All the above. Consuming recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D and not drinking alcohol to excess can also help reduce your risk
A) Cancer of the large intestine, or colon
B) Cancer of the rectum
C) Cancer of the stomach
D) A and B
2. Which of the following is true regarding colorectal cancer deaths in the United States?
A) It's the leading cause of cancer deaths
B) It's the second leading cause of cancer deaths
C) It's the third leading cause of cancer deaths
D) It's the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths
3. What is the five-year survival rate for people with colorectal cancer who are diagnosed early, before the cancer spreads?
A) 90 percent
B) 75 "
C) 50 "
D) 25 "
4. Compared with people who don't have a relative with colorectal cancer, what is the increased risk for the disease among people with a parent, sibling, or child with colorectal cancer?
A) The same
B) Double to triple the risk
5. Which of the following are symptoms?
A) Bleeding from the anus
B) Unintended weight loss
C) Painful cramps in the lower abdomen
D) All the above
6. At what age should most people start to be screened?
A) 70
B) 60
C) 50
D) 40
7. Which of these tests can screen for colorectal cancer?
A) Fecal occult blood test
B) Colonoscopy
C) Sigmoidoscopy
D) All the above
8. Which of the following can lower your risk?
A) Eating more fruits and vegetables, and less red meat
B) Exercising regularly
C) Maintaining a healthy weight
D) All the above
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Answers : 1. (D) Cancer of the large intestine, or colon, and rectum
2. (B) It's the second leading cause
3. (A) 90 percent. When the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue, the five-year survival rate is 12 percent
4. (B) Double to triple the risk
5. (D) All the above. Other symptoms include chronic diarrhea or constipation, weakness, and fatigue
6. (C) 50
7. (D) All the above. Other tests are also available
8. (D) All the above. Consuming recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D and not drinking alcohol to excess can also help reduce your risk
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Weird News
Singing nun, 25, wins Italy's version of "The Voice"
Milan ---------------------------- A nun who became an internet star for her unadorned pop song performances in full habit triumphed at Italy's version of musical competition "The Voice" yesterday, singing and dancing to a song from the 1980s movie "Flashdance."
Sister Cristina Scuccia has fascinated a global audience from her first surprise appearance in a blind audition back in March to her final number, "Flashdance ......... What a Feeling," that clinched her victory among the final four competitors during the four-hour finale.
Scuccia became an internet sensation when she appeared in a blind audition on the show in March singing an Alicia Keys number, "No One," which has since been viewed by at least 50 million on You Tube.
The right to say whatever the, uh, heck he wants
Houston, Pa.------------------ A western Pennsylvania man arrested for cursing in front of police has filed a lawsuit saying his right to free speech was violated.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Richard Pustovrh was arguing with his employers in September 2012 and they called the police. A complaint says Pustovrh used an obscenity to voice his frustration after a Canonsburg police officer warned him not to.
Stroke of bad luck after night of clubbin'
Bremerton, Wash. -------------- Police in Washington state say a man suspected of taking $9,200 worth of clubs and other merchandise from the pro shop at Gold Mountain Golf Course had no criminal history, but appears to be addicted to golf.
Bremerton police detectives spotted some of the stolen gear for sale online and arrested the suspect Wednesday in Kirkland.
Police Chief Steve Strachan said in a news release that robberies are often the result of addictions, but this is the first one police have seen "that looks like a golf addiction."
Police have a big bear hug for thief
Athens, Ga. ---------------------- Police in Georgia say they used a GPS device hidden inside a teddy bear to track down the toy and apprehend a suspect in the theft.
Athens-Clarke County police say Mid-Atlantic Clothing Recycling had been experiencing thefts of clothing from its collection bin at Georgia Square Mall. The Athens Banner-Herald reports that a company manager concealed the GPS device inside the bear, placed it in a bag of clothing and tossed it into the collection bin. About 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, the manager called police to report that the teddy bear was on the move.
Milan ---------------------------- A nun who became an internet star for her unadorned pop song performances in full habit triumphed at Italy's version of musical competition "The Voice" yesterday, singing and dancing to a song from the 1980s movie "Flashdance."
Sister Cristina Scuccia has fascinated a global audience from her first surprise appearance in a blind audition back in March to her final number, "Flashdance ......... What a Feeling," that clinched her victory among the final four competitors during the four-hour finale.
Scuccia became an internet sensation when she appeared in a blind audition on the show in March singing an Alicia Keys number, "No One," which has since been viewed by at least 50 million on You Tube.
The right to say whatever the, uh, heck he wants
Houston, Pa.------------------ A western Pennsylvania man arrested for cursing in front of police has filed a lawsuit saying his right to free speech was violated.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Richard Pustovrh was arguing with his employers in September 2012 and they called the police. A complaint says Pustovrh used an obscenity to voice his frustration after a Canonsburg police officer warned him not to.
Stroke of bad luck after night of clubbin'
Bremerton, Wash. -------------- Police in Washington state say a man suspected of taking $9,200 worth of clubs and other merchandise from the pro shop at Gold Mountain Golf Course had no criminal history, but appears to be addicted to golf.
Bremerton police detectives spotted some of the stolen gear for sale online and arrested the suspect Wednesday in Kirkland.
Police Chief Steve Strachan said in a news release that robberies are often the result of addictions, but this is the first one police have seen "that looks like a golf addiction."
Police have a big bear hug for thief
Athens, Ga. ---------------------- Police in Georgia say they used a GPS device hidden inside a teddy bear to track down the toy and apprehend a suspect in the theft.
Athens-Clarke County police say Mid-Atlantic Clothing Recycling had been experiencing thefts of clothing from its collection bin at Georgia Square Mall. The Athens Banner-Herald reports that a company manager concealed the GPS device inside the bear, placed it in a bag of clothing and tossed it into the collection bin. About 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, the manager called police to report that the teddy bear was on the move.
F. Y. I.
Still on the Books
In Iowa, kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
Celebrate This
On June 10th is Iced Tea Day.
Quotable
by Farrah Gray, American entrepreneur, philanthropist and author
"Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs."
Lore Has It
In India, cutting your nails after dark is considered bad luck.
Ocean Wonders
Turtles live on every continent except Antarctica.
Film Firsts
"Casino Royale" was the first James Bond film approved by Chinese censors.
In Iowa, kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
Celebrate This
On June 10th is Iced Tea Day.
Quotable
by Farrah Gray, American entrepreneur, philanthropist and author
"Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs."
Lore Has It
In India, cutting your nails after dark is considered bad luck.
Ocean Wonders
Turtles live on every continent except Antarctica.
Film Firsts
"Casino Royale" was the first James Bond film approved by Chinese censors.
Artist is sweetening the pot
Chicago ---------------------- The perfect pothole might not exist for many people ------ but for mosaic artist Jim Bachor, it's one with a nice oval shape. Bachor began filling those potholes a little more than a year ago, after one in front of his house became a hassle.
Bachor doesn't just fill them with cement, though. He's turned pothole-filling into a public art project ------- one with a sense of humor. He fills them with mosaics.
"I just think it's fun to add that little bit of spark into [an] issue that people moan about," says the Chicago resident, whose work also hangs in galleries. He was first drawn to the ancient art form because of its ability to last.
With orange cones and vests displaying his last name, Bachor and his helpers look official enough to shut down a street section to work on filling a pothole.
Bachor uses the Chicago city flag design in his pothole art. Some verions hold phone numbers to local auto repair shops, while others simply read "POTHOLE." His most recent installment north of downtown Chicago --------- "#21914" -------- pokes fun at the huge number of potholes that exist in the city.
While his mosaic art isn't a permanent solution to the city's pothole problem, it's at least a small fix, he says. The city's hasn't shut down his project, and some community members have expressed gratitude.
Bachor doesn't just fill them with cement, though. He's turned pothole-filling into a public art project ------- one with a sense of humor. He fills them with mosaics.
"I just think it's fun to add that little bit of spark into [an] issue that people moan about," says the Chicago resident, whose work also hangs in galleries. He was first drawn to the ancient art form because of its ability to last.
With orange cones and vests displaying his last name, Bachor and his helpers look official enough to shut down a street section to work on filling a pothole.
Bachor uses the Chicago city flag design in his pothole art. Some verions hold phone numbers to local auto repair shops, while others simply read "POTHOLE." His most recent installment north of downtown Chicago --------- "#21914" -------- pokes fun at the huge number of potholes that exist in the city.
While his mosaic art isn't a permanent solution to the city's pothole problem, it's at least a small fix, he says. The city's hasn't shut down his project, and some community members have expressed gratitude.
Weird News
Game of hide and speak ruffles feathers
Fairfield, Conn. ---------------------Police say a Connecticut woman became concerned when she heard someone calling "Daddy" repeatedly near a school. But when she began looking for a child, she instead found a large green parrot up in a tree.
Fairfield police Lt. James Perez says the fire department used a long pole to remove the bird from the tree at Holland Hill School. The parrot then flew onto a bamboo stand. Firefighters chased it out and an animal control officer caught it in a net and brought it to a shelter.
The bird was found about one mile from its home. It was later reunited with its owner, who had reported it missing.
No bull tolerated in downtown Baltimore
Baltimore -------------------------- Baltimore police shot and killed a cow that escaped from a city slaughterhouse on a downtown street yesterday morning, a spokeswoman said.
Police believe it escaped from a slaughterhouse in west Baltimore, Sgt. Sarah Connolly said.
The animal was "increasingly aggressive," and officers made several attempts to trap it before killing it, police said on the department's Facebook page.
Sam Wirtz, who lives three blocks away, said he was walking to visit a friend when he saw the animal running down the street.
"This is normal for me, just not in Baltimore city," said Wirtz, who was used to seeing livestock growing up in Texas.
Juneau where the flashlights are?
Juneau, Alaska ------------------ Squirrels and birds are turning the lights out on customers in Alaska's capital.
Wildlife has knocked out power to Juneau customers seven times this year, the Juneau Empire reported.
In the latest incident, a bald eagle dropped trash from a city landfill onto a line. The fallen eagle fodder caused a loud bang and knocked out power to 10,020 customers, said Debbie Driscoll, spokeswoman for Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.
Wildlife disrupts power in communities around the country but Juneau, a commercial fishing community off the road system on Alaska's Panhandle, gets power interruptions from a large eagle population and sometimes even fish dropped onto power lines.
Big fortune was all just smoke and mirrors
Colebrook, N.H. ------------------ Three people, including a daughter, are accused of ransacking the grave of a New Hampshire businessman in search of his "real will," only to find a pack of cigarettes in his hand.
The businessman, Eddie Nash, died of a heart attack in 2004 at age 68. His cement vault at the Colebrook Village Cemetery was found cracked last month, the casket opened and his remains searched through. The body was left intact.
An arrest affidavit names Ginette Dowse, of Clarkesville, 71; Michael Day, of Columbia, 37; and Nash's daughter, Melanie Lynch, of Merrimack, 52, who also goes by Melanie Nash.
Lynch had made comments about her father being buried with "the real will," a police affidavit said.
Fairfield, Conn. ---------------------Police say a Connecticut woman became concerned when she heard someone calling "Daddy" repeatedly near a school. But when she began looking for a child, she instead found a large green parrot up in a tree.
Fairfield police Lt. James Perez says the fire department used a long pole to remove the bird from the tree at Holland Hill School. The parrot then flew onto a bamboo stand. Firefighters chased it out and an animal control officer caught it in a net and brought it to a shelter.
The bird was found about one mile from its home. It was later reunited with its owner, who had reported it missing.
No bull tolerated in downtown Baltimore
Baltimore -------------------------- Baltimore police shot and killed a cow that escaped from a city slaughterhouse on a downtown street yesterday morning, a spokeswoman said.
Police believe it escaped from a slaughterhouse in west Baltimore, Sgt. Sarah Connolly said.
The animal was "increasingly aggressive," and officers made several attempts to trap it before killing it, police said on the department's Facebook page.
Sam Wirtz, who lives three blocks away, said he was walking to visit a friend when he saw the animal running down the street.
"This is normal for me, just not in Baltimore city," said Wirtz, who was used to seeing livestock growing up in Texas.
Juneau where the flashlights are?
Juneau, Alaska ------------------ Squirrels and birds are turning the lights out on customers in Alaska's capital.
Wildlife has knocked out power to Juneau customers seven times this year, the Juneau Empire reported.
In the latest incident, a bald eagle dropped trash from a city landfill onto a line. The fallen eagle fodder caused a loud bang and knocked out power to 10,020 customers, said Debbie Driscoll, spokeswoman for Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.
Wildlife disrupts power in communities around the country but Juneau, a commercial fishing community off the road system on Alaska's Panhandle, gets power interruptions from a large eagle population and sometimes even fish dropped onto power lines.
Big fortune was all just smoke and mirrors
Colebrook, N.H. ------------------ Three people, including a daughter, are accused of ransacking the grave of a New Hampshire businessman in search of his "real will," only to find a pack of cigarettes in his hand.
The businessman, Eddie Nash, died of a heart attack in 2004 at age 68. His cement vault at the Colebrook Village Cemetery was found cracked last month, the casket opened and his remains searched through. The body was left intact.
An arrest affidavit names Ginette Dowse, of Clarkesville, 71; Michael Day, of Columbia, 37; and Nash's daughter, Melanie Lynch, of Merrimack, 52, who also goes by Melanie Nash.
Lynch had made comments about her father being buried with "the real will," a police affidavit said.
2014 Spelling Bee Stumpers
How's Your Spelling?
- Babelism : a confusion of sound or sense
- Velitation : a skirmish
- Obtundent : lessening pain
- Demegoric : related to public speaking
- Otacoustic : assisting the sense of hearing
- Pelagial : related to living in the sea
- Topeng : Javanese dramatic performance involving masks
Some Other Names for the Month of June!
- Aquarium Month
- Candy Month
- Dairy Month
- Fight the Filthy Fly Month
- Gay Pride Month
- National Accordion Awareness Month
- National Adopt a Cat Month
- National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
- National Rose Month
- Turkey Lovers Month
Puzzle
Can you find seven different sports beginning with at least two of these letters?
W S A K R T E
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Answers : Water Polo Racing Archery
Tennis Sailing
Skiing Skating
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Answers : Water Polo Racing Archery
Tennis Sailing
Skiing Skating
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet (May 23, 2014)
Ill Winds Blow Disease
Scientists say wind currents blowing out of northeastern China could be the main carriers of a mysterious childhood disease that was first identified in 1961 and can eventually lead to a fatal heart condition. Research Center at the University of California suggests an airborne toxin in seasonal winds could be infecting children in Japan and as far away as Hawaii and California. Kawasaki disease cases have been found to peak only when winds originate from a vast cereal-growing region in northeastern China. Air samples collected down-wind around Japan found a fungus called Candida was in the wind. That member of the yeast family is known to cause a wide range of human fungal infections worldwide. Researchers believe something has changed in agriculture or culture since World War II, causing the new illness. Kawasaki disease causes a rash and uncontrollable fever in the young, who usually fully recover. But about 25 percent of them eventually develop a coronary aneurysm, a life-threatening ballooning of the arteries that supply the heart.
Antarctic Vortex
Powerful winds blowing around Antarctica are the strongest in 1,000 years and are being made even speedier by climate change, scientists say. They also point out that the Antarctic vortex is insulating the icy continent from the global warming that is heating up other parts of the planet. Earlier research indicated that the ozone hole above Antarctica was causing the circumpolar winds to get stronger. However, Nerilie Abram and colleagues from the Australian National University found that global warming has been a big factor in strengthening the winds since the 1940s.
Fairy Circles
The force responsible for creating mysterious "fairy circles" across the arid southwest African landscape is once again in question after a 2013 study that claimed they were caused by sand termites is challenged. No termites have ever been seen creating the formations. Fairy circles are barren patches of dirt, usually surrounded by a dense ring of vegetation. They can reach 50 feet in diameter, can last for up to 75 years and are most common in Namibia. The indigenous Himba people have long thought a higher power created them. Researchers from Germany's Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research now say the uniform distribution of the circles on such a large scale couldn't possibly be the work of a typically erratic and frenzied species like the termite. Writing in the journal Ecography, Stephan Getzin says that natural competition for water on the edge of an arid ecosystem causes the circles.
A Foggy Dilemma
The thick blanket of wintertime fog that is the bane of Northern California motorists but crucial for the state's Central Valley agriculture has thinned dramatically over the past three decades, according to new research. Scientists at the University of California, Berkley say that winter tule fog helps crops like almonds, pistachios, cherries and peaches enter a dormant period over the winter months. Writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, the researchers say that they found a 46 percent drop in the number of days with tule fog over the past 32 years. The low-level blanket of cloudiness also keeps the sun from sending the trees into premature budding. It's believed that a warming climate is likely responsible for the increase in fog-free winter days.
Eruption Alert
Rumblings from El Salvador's Chaparrastique volcano prompted officials to evacuate almost 1,000 people from danger zones around the mountain. The 7,025-foot Chaparrastique, which is also known as San Miguel, is located about 90 miles east of the capital, San Salvador. The country's civil protection department said the greatest risk posed by the mountain is from landslides of volcanic material dislodged from Chaparrastique's slopes by heavy rain.
Earthquakes
A moderate quake centered near the Albanian capital of Tirana cracked buildings and caused other scattered damage. No injuries were reported from the shaking.
* Earth movements were also felt in western Germany, the Bay of Bengal region, northwestern Sumatra, Taiwan, south-central Mexico and central Oklahoma.
Creeps From the Deep
An evil-looking, fanged fish that is known to eat its own kind startled visitors at a pier in Nags Head, North Carolina, after the deep-sea creature washed up still alive. The long-snouted lancetfish is rarely seen unless it is accidentally hauled up by deep-sea tuna fishermen. But its large, round eyes, oversized mouth and long, sharp fangs can make quite an unnerving impression on anyone who does come across it. Lancetfish can grow to over six feet in length and have pores rather than scales. The one found in the Outer Banks washed ashore again after being returned to the deep Atlantic, presumably because it was ill.
Scientists say wind currents blowing out of northeastern China could be the main carriers of a mysterious childhood disease that was first identified in 1961 and can eventually lead to a fatal heart condition. Research Center at the University of California suggests an airborne toxin in seasonal winds could be infecting children in Japan and as far away as Hawaii and California. Kawasaki disease cases have been found to peak only when winds originate from a vast cereal-growing region in northeastern China. Air samples collected down-wind around Japan found a fungus called Candida was in the wind. That member of the yeast family is known to cause a wide range of human fungal infections worldwide. Researchers believe something has changed in agriculture or culture since World War II, causing the new illness. Kawasaki disease causes a rash and uncontrollable fever in the young, who usually fully recover. But about 25 percent of them eventually develop a coronary aneurysm, a life-threatening ballooning of the arteries that supply the heart.
Antarctic Vortex
Powerful winds blowing around Antarctica are the strongest in 1,000 years and are being made even speedier by climate change, scientists say. They also point out that the Antarctic vortex is insulating the icy continent from the global warming that is heating up other parts of the planet. Earlier research indicated that the ozone hole above Antarctica was causing the circumpolar winds to get stronger. However, Nerilie Abram and colleagues from the Australian National University found that global warming has been a big factor in strengthening the winds since the 1940s.
Fairy Circles
The force responsible for creating mysterious "fairy circles" across the arid southwest African landscape is once again in question after a 2013 study that claimed they were caused by sand termites is challenged. No termites have ever been seen creating the formations. Fairy circles are barren patches of dirt, usually surrounded by a dense ring of vegetation. They can reach 50 feet in diameter, can last for up to 75 years and are most common in Namibia. The indigenous Himba people have long thought a higher power created them. Researchers from Germany's Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research now say the uniform distribution of the circles on such a large scale couldn't possibly be the work of a typically erratic and frenzied species like the termite. Writing in the journal Ecography, Stephan Getzin says that natural competition for water on the edge of an arid ecosystem causes the circles.
A Foggy Dilemma
The thick blanket of wintertime fog that is the bane of Northern California motorists but crucial for the state's Central Valley agriculture has thinned dramatically over the past three decades, according to new research. Scientists at the University of California, Berkley say that winter tule fog helps crops like almonds, pistachios, cherries and peaches enter a dormant period over the winter months. Writing in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, the researchers say that they found a 46 percent drop in the number of days with tule fog over the past 32 years. The low-level blanket of cloudiness also keeps the sun from sending the trees into premature budding. It's believed that a warming climate is likely responsible for the increase in fog-free winter days.
Eruption Alert
Rumblings from El Salvador's Chaparrastique volcano prompted officials to evacuate almost 1,000 people from danger zones around the mountain. The 7,025-foot Chaparrastique, which is also known as San Miguel, is located about 90 miles east of the capital, San Salvador. The country's civil protection department said the greatest risk posed by the mountain is from landslides of volcanic material dislodged from Chaparrastique's slopes by heavy rain.
Earthquakes
A moderate quake centered near the Albanian capital of Tirana cracked buildings and caused other scattered damage. No injuries were reported from the shaking.
* Earth movements were also felt in western Germany, the Bay of Bengal region, northwestern Sumatra, Taiwan, south-central Mexico and central Oklahoma.
Creeps From the Deep
An evil-looking, fanged fish that is known to eat its own kind startled visitors at a pier in Nags Head, North Carolina, after the deep-sea creature washed up still alive. The long-snouted lancetfish is rarely seen unless it is accidentally hauled up by deep-sea tuna fishermen. But its large, round eyes, oversized mouth and long, sharp fangs can make quite an unnerving impression on anyone who does come across it. Lancetfish can grow to over six feet in length and have pores rather than scales. The one found in the Outer Banks washed ashore again after being returned to the deep Atlantic, presumably because it was ill.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Quit mettling in the urinals
Birmingham, Ala. -----------------------
Officials in Alabama said they're investigating a series of thefts involving metal urinal components from restaurant bathrooms.
Jefferson County sheriff's spokesman Randy Christian told Al.com that authorities have been told of a man walking into men's rooms and stealing flush valves and supply lines from urinals.
Christian said the pipes weren't made of copper and would have little value if a thief tried selling them as scrap metal.
Officials in Alabama said they're investigating a series of thefts involving metal urinal components from restaurant bathrooms.
Jefferson County sheriff's spokesman Randy Christian told Al.com that authorities have been told of a man walking into men's rooms and stealing flush valves and supply lines from urinals.
Christian said the pipes weren't made of copper and would have little value if a thief tried selling them as scrap metal.
Oh, doe! A total mess
West Dundee, Ill. -------------
A suburban Chicago woman is grateful her family is safe after a 200-pound deer jumped from an overpass, landing on their minivan as it traveled along an Illnois interstate.
Heidi Conner told the Arlington Heights Daily Herald that the doe came to rest in the middle of the West Dundee family's Chevy. She and her four children were travling about 70 mph on the Jane Addams Tollway.
She said the accident was bizzarre, adding "nobody can believe this deer fell from the sky."
Illonios State Police said witnesses reported seeing the deer jump from an overpass.
Conner said the crash totaled the van and caused minor injuries, but said the way the deer landed on the vehicle was "a miracle in itself."
Police said the animal died.
A suburban Chicago woman is grateful her family is safe after a 200-pound deer jumped from an overpass, landing on their minivan as it traveled along an Illnois interstate.
Heidi Conner told the Arlington Heights Daily Herald that the doe came to rest in the middle of the West Dundee family's Chevy. She and her four children were travling about 70 mph on the Jane Addams Tollway.
She said the accident was bizzarre, adding "nobody can believe this deer fell from the sky."
Illonios State Police said witnesses reported seeing the deer jump from an overpass.
Conner said the crash totaled the van and caused minor injuries, but said the way the deer landed on the vehicle was "a miracle in itself."
Police said the animal died.
Crown Drought
It has been 36 years since Affirmed won horse racing's last Triple Crown in 1978, the longest drought in the sport's history. Here's a slice of what life was like then :
- President : Jimmy Carter
- Philadelphia Mayor : Frank Rizzo
- Flyers Captain : Bobby Clark
- Eagles coach : Dick Vermeil
- Chip Kelly : Was in high school
- Sixers' leading scorer : Julius Erving
- Mike Schmidt : Just 21 homers, but third of nine consecutive Gold Gloves
- Gay marriage : Not even a consideration
- Wilt Chamberlain : Elected to basketball Hall of Fame
- Gallon of gas : 65 cents
- Non-sports story of the year : MOVE crisis in West Philly
- Current local athietes alive (four majors) : Kimmo Timonen, Hal Gill, Mark Streit, A.J. Burnett, Wil Nieves, Marlon Byrd; no Eagles or Sixers
- Chase Utley/Jimmy Rollins : Born late in 1978
- John Chaney : Won Division II basketball title at Cheyney State
- JFK Stadium : Hosted the Rolling Stones and a crowd of 100,000 (June 17)
- Big 5 player of the year : Michael Brooks, La Salle
- No-hitter vs. Phillies : Bob Forsch, Cardinals (April 16)
- Oscar for best picture : Annie Hall
- Son of Sam : Notorious New York City serial killer David Berkowitz given six life sentences
Kennections
All five correct answers have something in common.
Can you figure out what it is ?
1. American Idol made an unsuccessful spin-off movie in 2003 about the love sent from Justin to whom?
2. What simple device, patented in 1763, powers modern toys like the pogo stick and the Slinky?
3. On what hit cop show of the 1980s did former NFL star Fred Dryer play the title LAPD detective?
4. What's the traditional garnish for a martini?
5. What kind of faclity in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and West Point produces American coins?
Bonus : What's the "Kennection" between all five answers?
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Answers : 1. Kelly
2. Spring
3. Hunter
4. Olive
5. Mint
Bonus : All are Shades of Green
Can you figure out what it is ?
1. American Idol made an unsuccessful spin-off movie in 2003 about the love sent from Justin to whom?
2. What simple device, patented in 1763, powers modern toys like the pogo stick and the Slinky?
3. On what hit cop show of the 1980s did former NFL star Fred Dryer play the title LAPD detective?
4. What's the traditional garnish for a martini?
5. What kind of faclity in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and West Point produces American coins?
Bonus : What's the "Kennection" between all five answers?
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Answers : 1. Kelly
2. Spring
3. Hunter
4. Olive
5. Mint
Bonus : All are Shades of Green
The Month of June
- June 01 : Dare Day
- " 02 : National Rocky Road Day
- " 03 : Repeat Day
- " 04 : Hug Your Cat Day
- " 05 : World Environment Day
- " 06 : National Yo-Yo Day
- " 07 : National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
- " 08 : Best Friends Day
- " 09 : Donald Duck Day
- " 10 : Iced Tea Day
- " 11 : Corn on the Cob Day
- " 12 : Red Rose Day
- " 13 : Sewing Machine Day
- " 14 : World Juggler's Day
- " 15 : Smile Power Day
- " 16 : Fresh Veggies Day
- " 17 : Eat Your Vegetables Day
- " 18 : International Panic Day
- " 19 : World Sauntering Day
- " 20 : Ice Cream Soda Day
- " 21 : National Hollerin' Contest Day
- " 22 : National Chocolate Eclair Day
- " 23 : National Columnists Day
- " 24 : Swim a Lap Day
- " 25 : National Catfish Day
- " 26 : Beautician's Day
- " 27 : Sun Glasses Day
- " 28 : Insurance Awareness Day
- " 29 : Hug Holiday
- " 30 : Meteor Day
F. Y. I.
Quotable
by Maya Angelou, poet, author and activist (1928-2014)
"You may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
State Stats
The square dance is the official dance of the state of Washington.
Fast and First
The first U.S. speeding violation was given to New York City taxi driver Jacob German for going 12 miles an hour, rather than the legal 8, in his electrobat taxi on Lexington Avenue.
A Little Extra
Sean Penn's dad, Leo, was a director on "Little House on the Prairie"; Sean appeared in a 1974 episode as a young extra.
Still on the Books
In Columbus, Ga., it is illegal for stores to sell cornflakes on Sunday.
Enduringly Sweet
During World War II, Tootsie Rolls were added to soldiers' rations given their durability in all weather conditions.
by Maya Angelou, poet, author and activist (1928-2014)
"You may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
State Stats
The square dance is the official dance of the state of Washington.
Fast and First
The first U.S. speeding violation was given to New York City taxi driver Jacob German for going 12 miles an hour, rather than the legal 8, in his electrobat taxi on Lexington Avenue.
A Little Extra
Sean Penn's dad, Leo, was a director on "Little House on the Prairie"; Sean appeared in a 1974 episode as a young extra.
Still on the Books
In Columbus, Ga., it is illegal for stores to sell cornflakes on Sunday.
Enduringly Sweet
During World War II, Tootsie Rolls were added to soldiers' rations given their durability in all weather conditions.
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