McDonald’s will now display the calorie count for all of it’s menu items.
- And New York’s Mayor Bloomberg is urging all order takers to say, “Do want fat thighs with that?”
- In a related story, a man in NYC was arrested for sexual harrasment when he asked a female McDonald’s employee to “hold the pickle”.
Scientists have created thermal cameras that measure the temperature of a person’s face to determine how drunk they are.
- They tested it on Randy Travis and the camera exploded.
On this date in 1908, Lt. Thomas Selfridge became the first person killed in an airplane accident. He was a passenger on the plane piloted by Orville Wright when it crashed.
- Orville’s brother Wilbur, was not on the plane - he was out riding his horse “Mr. Ed” at the time.
Have a great day, Happy Rosh Hashanah to our Jewish readers, and I’ll see you back here Tuesday!
-Dick
It’s Friday… and that means it’s time for a brand-new Podcast! (#57 for those of your keeping track). Today Jackie and I welcome my daugher (one of Jackie’s five sisters) JoAnne, back to the conversation. As many of you know, JoAnne is an anchor on Channel 7 news. Today she reveals some exciting “behind the scenes” secrets about how local news works, what goes on during the broadcast, and some tricks anchors use to keep from sounding well, uh, stupid.
Today’s podcast also features cameo’s by JoAnne’s two kids, Lauren (11) and Adam (9) who reveal something that JoAnne did no less than 37 times this summer during one visit to Cedar Point. They also share their feelings on exactly how they think their Mom looks without make-up. (Ouch!).
There’s also a great story about what happened to TV reporter Bob Bennett while he was broadcasting live behind the rear-end of a horse. (Yup… it’s exactly what you’re thinking!)
And since it wouldn’t be a Purtan Podcast without some sort of health tip… I’ll tell you about a great new dark chocolate treat I found at Costco plus I - “Doctor Dickie”- offer up my favorite natural remedy for heartburn. (And after listening to this podcast, you might need it!)
Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!
-Dick
Purtan Podcast #57 (30:16)
The New York Board of Health today is set to vote on the controvertial Soda Pop ban, that would make it illegal to sell or purchase sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces. If it passes, those found guilty could face a fine of $200.
- $200? That’s just a buck less than it cost you to buy a 32 ounce drink at your local movie theater now.
- Call me crazy, but couldn’t somebody who wants 32 ounces of Coke just buy 2 16oz. bottles?
A new study shows that using an iPad before going to bed can lead to sleep problems.
- Especially if you’re wife rolls over and catches you watching porn.
- The same is true of an iPhone, but it causes smaller problems sleeping.
A Minnesota marathon winner was disqualified after if was discovered that he only ran half the distance. He claims it was an honest mistake.
- And that is an honest lie!
- Maybe he just mapped the course out on Mapquest and came up with a shorter route.
- Well if he was only able to run half the distance, at least we know he’s not taking steroids!
A South Carolina woman heard a noise in her attic and discovered her ex-boyfriend - whom she dumped 12 years ago - living up there.
- Isn’t the attic where most things end up that we used to like but have no use for anymore?
- The woman was shocked, but not nearly as shocked as her ex-husband who lives in her basement.
A pair of soiled and unwashed underwear worn by Elvis Presley failed to sell at an auction last weekend.
- The underpants were up for bidding… but only briefly.
- Apparently they were underpants from Elvis’s later years and nobody had a big enough drawer to keep them in.
On this day in 1986 “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” debuted on CBS.
- To this day, Fred Willard says it’s his favorite show of all time.
Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday with an all-new Podcast!
-Dick
The FDA has approved a new drug to treat constipation.
- There’s is a lot of literature to read before you take it, so it works out perfectly.
- There are so many requests for the drug, there is already a major back-up at most pharmacies.
According to a new survey, popular kids in high school are more likely to start smoking pot.
- This why Woody Harrelson was voted “Homecoming King”…and Cheech and Chong were part of his “Court”.
A study finds that men who smoke pot are 40% more likely to get testicular cancer.
- The number is much, much lower for women.
Kim Kardashian says she wants to freeze her eggs so she can have kids later on.
- Frozen or not, I think those eggs are going to turn out “scrambled”.
Sadly, one of Queen Elizabeth’s beloved Corgi’s has died.
- Luckily, she can turn to her other pets for comfort… like Camilla.
Yesterday, NBC’s “Today” show cut away from the moment of silence at Ground Zero for an interview with Kris Jenner, mother of the Kardashian sisters.
- The rememberance of a National Tragedy is one thing… Butt… finding out what’s up with Kim and her siblings is WAY more important to our National Interest!
- Kris Jenner said it was all part of the Kardashian’s policy to “turn the other (really big) cheek”.
On this day in 1953 Sentator John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island.
- Later that day JFK celebrated with a stripper he met at his bachelor party the night before.
Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!
-Dick
Hard to believe, but eleven years have come and gone since a beautiful September morning turned to one of unspeakable tragedy.
We all know where we were when we heard the news - and then watched as our lives were - in a matter of minutes - changed forever.
So many lives lost, so many left behind to grieve, so much bravery.
But even as the flames continued to burn in Manhattan, Washington DC and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania - an amazing thing happened. Americans proved to ourselves - and the world - who we were as a people: Strong. Resilient. United.
Like our flag, the fabric of our nation might be torn at times, or frayed with age - but it remains, always, Red White & Blue.
At the end of that seemingly endless day eleven years ago, President Bush addressed the nation. We took his speech and set it to the theme from the movie “Glory”. As you take time to remember and honor this day, take a few minutes to listen to the words that helped a nation begin the process of healing.
God Bless you and God Bless America.
-Dick
President George W. Bush’s Address To The Nation - September 11, 2011
(4:32)
Congrats to the Lions who pulled victory out of the jaws of defeat with a last minute touchdown to beat the Rams 27 to 23.
The Tigers lost three in a row to the Angels in California, but it was a great weekend for the Lions, Michigan and MSU!
It’s been revealed that Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan’s Secret Service code name is “Bowhunter”.
- As opposed to Joe Biden’s code name “Foot-In-Mouth”.
- Members of the Secret Service also have their own code name: “Buy-Hooker-By-Crook”.