Good Morning, Do! Today is Thursday, November 4 ___________________________________________________ If you can spare a coin, PLEASE hit PayPal with it! ___________________________________________________ Today's Bonehead Award: Arrested for pointing a loaded gun at seven-year-old who was trick-or-treating on her street on Halloween. ___________________________________________________ Today, November 4 in 1979 Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took 63 Americans hostage (90 total hostages). The militants, mostly students, demanded that the U.S. send the former shah back to Iran to stand trial. Many hostages were later released, but 52 were held for the next 14 months, until the election of Ronald Reagan. ____________________________________________________ Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. --- Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) The author of the Iliad is either Homer or, if not Homer, somebody else of the same name. --- Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963) ____________________________________________________ >From Wendy An assist to aging Some things to ponder as we get older: The inventor of the treadmill died at the age of 54 The inventor of gymnastics died at the age of 57 The world bodybuilding champion died at the age of 41 The best soccer player in the world, Maradona, died at the age of 60 And then.. Kentucky Fried Chicken inventor died at 94 Inventor of Nutella brand died at the age of 88 Cigarette maker Winston died at the age of 102 Hennessy inventor died at 98 The inventor of opium died at the age of 116 in an earthquake How did doctors come to the conclusion that exercise prolongs life? The rabbit is always jumping, but it lives for only 2 years. The turtle that doesn't exercise at all, lives 400 years. So ? Have a drink ... Take a nap ... And IF you wake up, have bacon & eggs! ____________________________________________________  Owl waking up ____________________________________________________ Claiming it's a ''standard legalistic device,'' the Southampton City Council in the UK sent a two page letter TO A TREE, which began ''Dear The Tree,'' along with a leaflet about caring for trees as well as an area map, to inform it that it will not be cut down. The tree is also instructed to place, in writing, any comments or objections.it has. It was placed on the trunk when delivered. And what say the locals? ''Perhaps the council is listening to Prince Charles too much.'' This year alone, about 840 trees have received the letter. UK Mirror ____________________________________________________ Reported by Rock  An INTERNATIONAL BONEHEAD AWARD has been earned by  Monica Bradford, 35, Buda, Texas, USA Arrested for pointing a loaded gun at seven-year-old who was trick-or-treating on her street on Halloween. A Buda woman was arrested after authorities say she pulled a gun on a young child who was trick-or-treating outside her home on Quarter Avenue. Hays County deputies say 35-year-old Monica Bradford pointed the weapon at a 7-year-old on Halloween night. "I was in shock. Its Halloween, there are kids everywhere, how can somebody just come out with a weapon and scare these kids," said neighbor Connie Medina. Neighbors tell FOX 7 Austin that Bradford had her front light on, that it looked like her house was open for trick or treaters, and were told the father and his kids were at the end of Bradfords driveway when things quickly escalated. Thankfully the child was not hurt, as police quickly rushed into this normally quiet neighborhood. "There were cops at the end of our street. They stopped us and said nobodys allowed to go down this street, theres an incident with a gun involved," said one neighbor who lives across the street. Police were able to make contact peacefully with Bradford but were prepared for the worst. "Some had guns drawn, some just had their rifles at the ready," said the neighbor. Bradford was taken into custody and brought to the Hays County Jail, but neighbors say this isnt the first time police have been at the home in question. Bradford is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Her bond was set at $10,000, and were told she has since posted that bond. She is expected to appear in court at a later date. ____________________________________________________ If you can help with the cost of the Humor Letter, please donate what you can! ______________________________________________________ From: Moosey Re: Hubble Dear Webby, I read that the Hubble space telescope had a permanent computer crash. Is that true? Will they be able to replace the computer or just retire it when the James Webb Space telescope is sent up there in December? Dear Moosey They are working on fixing the synchro problem. They had problems with that since the 1990s. It is not just one computer up there, but stacks of them, and as parts of them die, they switch tasks to different machines. That makes fixing a real nightmare. What complicates things is that some of the functions are now handled by computers on earth. What further complicates it is that it zips around the earth in a really low orbit, like the original Sputnik in about 95 minutes. That means up/downloading has to be completed in 15 - 20 minutes. The same goes for any fixing work. It is anybody's guess whether they will be able to fix it before the new James Webb telescope goes up there in December, and how well that one will work. Just be patient. They will figure something out. Have FUN! DearWebby
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_____________________________________________ A patient was waiting nervously in the examination room of a famous specialist. "So who did you see before coming to me?" asked the doctor. "My local General Practitioner." "Your GP?" scoffed the doctor. "What a waste of time. Tell me, what sort of useless advice did he give you?" "He told me to come and see you." ______________________________________________ Bambi, a young lady sidled up to a guest at the party. She had heard him addressed as doctor and now she said diffidently, "Doctor, may I ask a question?" "Certainly," he said. "Lately," said Bambi, "I have been having a funny pain right here over my heart..." The guest interrupted uncomfortably and said, "I'm terribly sorry, Bambi, but the truth is, I'm a doctor of philosophy." "Oh," said Bambi, "I'm sorry!" She turned away, but then overcome with curiosity, she turned back. "Just one more question, doctor. Tell me, what kind of disease is philosophy?" ______________________________________________  Ophelia Dingbatter's NewsNo sermon and not suitable for church, just jokes and fun for grownups. Read it on-line or subscribe. If you subscribe, look for the double opt-in confirmation request. |
A friend and I were driving to the mall when we came to a bridge under construction. The road narrowed to one lane, with a red light at either end. We stopped at the red light at on our side and when it turned green we started up again. Halfway through we met another car coming towards us. The driver leaned out his window and shouted, "I don't back up for idiots!" Putting his car into reverse, my friend called back, "No problem. I know how to do that." ___________________________________________________ Today, November 4, in 1846 A patent for an artificial leg was granted to Benjamin Palmer. 1847 Scottish obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anethestic qualities of chloroform. 1880 James and John Ritty patented the first cash register. 1922 In Egypt, Howard Carter discovered the entry of the lost tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. 1924 Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected America's first woman governor so she could serve out the remaining term of her late husband, William B. Ross. 1939 During World War II, the U.S. modified its neutrality stance with the Neutrality Act of 1939. The new policy allowed cash-and-carry purchases of arms by belligerents. 1939 At the 40th National Automobile Show the first air- conditioned car was put on display. 1942 During World War II, Axis forces retreated from El Alamein in North Africa. It was a major victory for the British. 1956 Soviet forces enter Hungary with tanks in order to suppress the uprising that had begun on October 23, 1956. 1965 Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove became the first woman to exceed 300 mph when she went 308.5 mph. 1970 Former King Peter II of Yugoslavia died in Denver, CO. He was the first European king or queen to die and to be buried in the U.S. 1979 Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took 63 Americans hostage (90 total hostages). The militants, mostly students, demanded that the U.S. send the former shah back to Iran to stand trial. Many hostages were later released, but 52 were held for the next 14 months, until the election of Ronald Reagan. 1981 The second scheduled flight of the space shuttle Columbia was canceled with only 31 seconds left in the countdown. 1984 Nicaragua held its first free elections in 56 years. 1985 Soviet defector Vitaly Yurchenko announced he was returning to the Soviet Union. He charged that he had been kidnapped by the CIA. 1989 About a million East Germans filled the streets of East Berlin in a pro-democracy rally. 1990 Iraq issued a statement saying it was prepared to fight a "dangerous war" rather than give up Kuwait. 1991 Ronald Reagan opened his presidential library in Simi Valley, CA. The dedication ceremony was attended by President Bush and former U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald R. Ford and Richard M. Nixon. It was the 1st gathering of 5 U.S. chief executives. 1995 Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, 73 years old, was assassinated by right-wing Israeli Yigal Amir after attending a peace rally. 1999 The United Nations imposed economic sanctions against the Taliban that controlled most of Afghanistan. The sanctions were imposed because the Taliban had refused to turn over Osama bin Laden, who had been charged with masterminding the 1998 bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. 2001 Hurrican Michelle hit Cuba destroying crops and thousands of homes. The United States made the gesture of sending humanitarian aid. On December 16, 2001, Cuba received the first commercial food shipment from the U.S. in nearly 40 years. 2021 Do smiled. |
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