Merry Tasmanian Devil Week!
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President Bush hinted Wednesday he may back his brother Jeb for President in 2008. And, of course, the family's hoping Jeb will choose his son Jethro for Vice-President.
- That way, Barbara Bush can continue as First Granny.
Wachovia bank is buying Golden West S&L for 24 billion dollars. It was only supposed to cost 23 billion. But the transaction was made using a convenience store ATM. (Alan Ray)
Thrilling Thursday
Tasmanian Devil Week begins Thursday. More Tasmanian devils are born this week than any other week of the year. Tasmanian devils are marsupials and found only in Tasmania. And I'm glad.
The first political platform was adopted on this day in 1832, a Republican platform for Henry Clay to stand on. But voters preferred a candidate who stood on his own two feet -- and that's exactly how many Andrew Jackson had.
WGY in Schenectady, New York, began the first scheduled TV news programming on this day in 1928. Which is pretty amazing. Back then they didn't even have hairspray.
Mother's Day Fun-Liners
Love & Learn
Don't Put Off Reading This Procrastination Article - Procrastinaton may be fear of failure, even fear of success. But take heart, procrastination can be defeated.
WellNews - A quick weekly roundup of the latest wellness, fitness, and medical news.
Grammar Matters - A new grammar puzzler every week. For kids and parents. Check it out.
Go-Fast Credentials: Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Arrives with Snappy Big-Block Ride - There's nothing like a banana-yellow Dodge Charger Daytona to bring back memories of the late '60s big-block and big-wing muscle cars.
Opinion: Good Game Plan Beats Name Game - Creating regional response centers that include officials from the Defense Department and other federal agencies to plan and train with local and state authorities should help reduce FEMA confusion and turf wars. Clarifying the role of the military in responding to domestic disasters is long overdue. (From The Indianapolis Star)
Obesity Higher than Previous Estimates - Because people tend to fudge the facts about their height and weight, especially in telephone surveys, the researchers concluded that estimates of obesity in individual states have been more than 50 percent too low.
Napping Can Be the Pause that Refreshes - Prepping for an important business meeting? Cramming for a history exam? Training for an upcoming half-marathon? Yawn. Good time to curl up and take a nap.
Et al.
There's a chance for severe thunderstorms, so I hope you've got a surge protector for your Clapper.
I was always cool. I could tie my shoelaces when I was two. I can still do it.
President Bush hinted Wednesday he may back his brother Jeb for President in 2008. And, of course, the family's hoping Jeb will choose his son Jethro for Vice-President.
- That way, Barbara Bush can continue as First Granny.
Wachovia bank is buying Golden West S&L for 24 billion dollars. It was only supposed to cost 23 billion. But the transaction was made using a convenience store ATM. (Alan Ray)
Thrilling Thursday
Tasmanian Devil Week begins Thursday. More Tasmanian devils are born this week than any other week of the year. Tasmanian devils are marsupials and found only in Tasmania. And I'm glad.
The first political platform was adopted on this day in 1832, a Republican platform for Henry Clay to stand on. But voters preferred a candidate who stood on his own two feet -- and that's exactly how many Andrew Jackson had.
WGY in Schenectady, New York, began the first scheduled TV news programming on this day in 1928. Which is pretty amazing. Back then they didn't even have hairspray.
Mother's Day Fun-Liners
Love & Learn
Don't Put Off Reading This Procrastination Article - Procrastinaton may be fear of failure, even fear of success. But take heart, procrastination can be defeated.
WellNews - A quick weekly roundup of the latest wellness, fitness, and medical news.
Grammar Matters - A new grammar puzzler every week. For kids and parents. Check it out.
Go-Fast Credentials: Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Arrives with Snappy Big-Block Ride - There's nothing like a banana-yellow Dodge Charger Daytona to bring back memories of the late '60s big-block and big-wing muscle cars.
Opinion: Good Game Plan Beats Name Game - Creating regional response centers that include officials from the Defense Department and other federal agencies to plan and train with local and state authorities should help reduce FEMA confusion and turf wars. Clarifying the role of the military in responding to domestic disasters is long overdue. (From The Indianapolis Star)
Obesity Higher than Previous Estimates - Because people tend to fudge the facts about their height and weight, especially in telephone surveys, the researchers concluded that estimates of obesity in individual states have been more than 50 percent too low.
Napping Can Be the Pause that Refreshes - Prepping for an important business meeting? Cramming for a history exam? Training for an upcoming half-marathon? Yawn. Good time to curl up and take a nap.
Et al.
There's a chance for severe thunderstorms, so I hope you've got a surge protector for your Clapper.
I was always cool. I could tie my shoelaces when I was two. I can still do it.
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