Harking Back, Elvis
Big News
Dell is recalling 4.1 million laptop computer batteries with the potential of catching fire. Dell made the decision after 999 out of 1,000 Americans said the absolutely last place they wanted a fire was their lap..
- One guy, the inventor of fire retardant Speedos, apparently thought a lap fire might be cool.
- Apparently, almost no one has a smoke alarm installed in their lap.
August 16th
Elvis Presley died 29 years ago Wednesday. If Elvis were still alive, he’d be 71 now—around the waist.
- He'd probably be doing commercials for Ultra Slim-Fast.
- And on late-night TV, he'd be selling his genuine Elvis Bellybouncer -- and patented blue suede hair.
Elvis died in 1977 on Madonna's 19th birthday, but she had nothing to do with it.
- Even though she was seen later wearing a teddy made from one of his jumpsuits.
- Elvis, himself, told The Globe that was just a coincidence.
The U.S. and Canada signed the first international migratory bird treaty on August 16th in 1916. This treaty was really for the birds.
- Under the agreement, birds can cross the U.S.-Canadian border anytime they want to without going through customs -- as long as they promise not to sell anything in Canada.
Babe Ruth died on August 16th in 1948. The Babe was one of baseball's greatest hitters. In fact, he made opposing pitchers sweat so much, on their way to the showers they looked like they'd already showered.
Love & Learn
Nature Newswatch - Find another of God's fascinating creatures or plants each week. Great things to look for on family picnics, field trips and outings.
Lifewire - Get rid of belly flab without exercise? Fat chance!
Summer Hazards, Frustrations - Bites, bumps, stings, sunburn and the heat can ruin your summer if you're not ready.
Film Closeup: Will Ferrell - Will Ferrell stars in the Columbia Pictures comedy "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Today's beauty tip:
Remember, you may be going to a bad beauty salon if they do electrolysis with jumper cables.
Harking Back...
I was such a sloppy kid, on trash day they had to lock me up for my own safety.
Dell is recalling 4.1 million laptop computer batteries with the potential of catching fire. Dell made the decision after 999 out of 1,000 Americans said the absolutely last place they wanted a fire was their lap..
- One guy, the inventor of fire retardant Speedos, apparently thought a lap fire might be cool.
- Apparently, almost no one has a smoke alarm installed in their lap.
August 16th
Elvis Presley died 29 years ago Wednesday. If Elvis were still alive, he’d be 71 now—around the waist.
- He'd probably be doing commercials for Ultra Slim-Fast.
- And on late-night TV, he'd be selling his genuine Elvis Bellybouncer -- and patented blue suede hair.
Elvis died in 1977 on Madonna's 19th birthday, but she had nothing to do with it.
- Even though she was seen later wearing a teddy made from one of his jumpsuits.
- Elvis, himself, told The Globe that was just a coincidence.
The U.S. and Canada signed the first international migratory bird treaty on August 16th in 1916. This treaty was really for the birds.
- Under the agreement, birds can cross the U.S.-Canadian border anytime they want to without going through customs -- as long as they promise not to sell anything in Canada.
Babe Ruth died on August 16th in 1948. The Babe was one of baseball's greatest hitters. In fact, he made opposing pitchers sweat so much, on their way to the showers they looked like they'd already showered.
Love & Learn
Nature Newswatch - Find another of God's fascinating creatures or plants each week. Great things to look for on family picnics, field trips and outings.
Lifewire - Get rid of belly flab without exercise? Fat chance!
Summer Hazards, Frustrations - Bites, bumps, stings, sunburn and the heat can ruin your summer if you're not ready.
Film Closeup: Will Ferrell - Will Ferrell stars in the Columbia Pictures comedy "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Today's beauty tip:
Remember, you may be going to a bad beauty salon if they do electrolysis with jumper cables.
Harking Back...
I was such a sloppy kid, on trash day they had to lock me up for my own safety.
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