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A biotech company reports finding a new way to make stem cells without destroying embryos, touting it as a way to defuse one of the country's fiercest political and ethical debates. Of course, whether the debate continues may depend on whether the new stem cells are available at Wal-Mart.
- Putting all the Mom & Pop embryo producers out of business.
August 24th in Fun History:
On this day in 1814 the British Army burned Washington D.C. Fire investigators immediately suspected arson.
- When the fire broke out, Congress quickly adjourned -- after passing a $70-million emergency appropriation for marshmallows.
Charles Revson died on this day in 1975. In 1932, with a $300 investment, Revson founded Revlon, the world's largest manufacturer of cosmetics and perfume. Which showed great foresight. In 1932 who possibly could have known the world would soon be filled with so many ugly, smelly people?
On this day in 1966 Tommy James and the Shondells were awarded a gold record for "Hanky Panky." To be honest, now that I'm older, I don't find it that rewarding.
The British burned the White House on this day in 1814. Americans called it a heinous crime, but the British said they were merely exercising their freedom of expression.
Love & Learn
Dear Doug: Senior Advice - Reader is indeed, in need of friends.
Money and You - Rethink your retirement plans.
Travel and Adventure - The Smokies' well-known haze won't faze fall-foliage fans.
DVD Select - Newest and best available on DVDs, including Just My Luck, Sketches of Frank Gehry, From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans, Silent Hills, Phat Girlz, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Marathon Man, and others.
Today's exciting redneck tip:
Remember, a thick coat of Bud-Lite brushed on twice weekly will keep moths out of your velvet Elvis picture.
Shallow Thoughts
I've had the shakes ever since my canary switched to rap.
It's not that I mind mowing the lawn, I just hate to tamper with the ecology.
A biotech company reports finding a new way to make stem cells without destroying embryos, touting it as a way to defuse one of the country's fiercest political and ethical debates. Of course, whether the debate continues may depend on whether the new stem cells are available at Wal-Mart.
- Putting all the Mom & Pop embryo producers out of business.
August 24th in Fun History:
On this day in 1814 the British Army burned Washington D.C. Fire investigators immediately suspected arson.
- When the fire broke out, Congress quickly adjourned -- after passing a $70-million emergency appropriation for marshmallows.
Charles Revson died on this day in 1975. In 1932, with a $300 investment, Revson founded Revlon, the world's largest manufacturer of cosmetics and perfume. Which showed great foresight. In 1932 who possibly could have known the world would soon be filled with so many ugly, smelly people?
On this day in 1966 Tommy James and the Shondells were awarded a gold record for "Hanky Panky." To be honest, now that I'm older, I don't find it that rewarding.
The British burned the White House on this day in 1814. Americans called it a heinous crime, but the British said they were merely exercising their freedom of expression.
Love & Learn
Dear Doug: Senior Advice - Reader is indeed, in need of friends.
Money and You - Rethink your retirement plans.
Travel and Adventure - The Smokies' well-known haze won't faze fall-foliage fans.
DVD Select - Newest and best available on DVDs, including Just My Luck, Sketches of Frank Gehry, From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans, Silent Hills, Phat Girlz, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Marathon Man, and others.
Today's exciting redneck tip:
Remember, a thick coat of Bud-Lite brushed on twice weekly will keep moths out of your velvet Elvis picture.
Shallow Thoughts
I've had the shakes ever since my canary switched to rap.
It's not that I mind mowing the lawn, I just hate to tamper with the ecology.
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