Today we have a #ComedyCall with Jeff Arcuri to chat about his new comedy special on Netflix “Nice To Meet You” is out now! https://www.netflix.com/title/82032506
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Gummy
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
As rising prices continue to squeeze household budgets, a growing global movement is encouraging people to repair broken items instead of replacing them. Repair Cafes are free community events where skilled volunteers help neighbors fix everything from lamps and appliances to clothing and electronics. What began in the Netherlands in 2009 has expanded to more than 4,000 Repair Cafes worldwide, with nearly 850,000 items repaired each year. Supporters say the movement reduces waste, saves money, and challenges today’s throwaway culture. Related efforts, including the Buy Nothing Project, tool libraries, and “right to repair” laws, are also gaining traction. For many volunteers, it’s a rewarding way to share skills and help others.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice film festival, which runs Sept. 2-12. In a statement, Clooney said: “This festival is without question my favorite and to be given the Golden Lion is a tremendous honor. It also probably means I’m old, but I’ll take it.” Since breaking out as ‘Dr. Doug Ross’ on NBC’s “ER” in the 1990s, Clooney has won 2 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes, 4 Actor Awards, one BAFTA, 2 Critics’ Choice Awards, an Emmy and an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. The actor, who has a home in Italy, has taken several films to the Venice film festival over the years, most recently last year’s “Jay Kelly.”
Two of the most decorated actors in Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale, are set to join forces in “Heat 2,” which is scheduled to begin shooting in November. It’s a sequel to the 1995 film “Heat,” which starred 2 other legends, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino. DiCaprio is expected to play ‘Chris Shiherlis’, the role portrayed by Val Kilmer in the original, while Bale is set to take on Pacino’s character, ‘Vincent Hanna’, a LAPD robbery homicide detective.
Prime Video has set Wednesday, November 4 for the premiere of its Muhammad Ali limited series “The Greatest”. The date and first look teaser were revealed Saturday during a presentation at Essence Festival of Culture. The Greatest, starring Jaalen Best as Ali, is billed as “an intimate exploration of the incomparable life of the boxing champion, humanitarian and global icon.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/32dx49xw
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Some whales sing songs that last over 30 minutes. These songs can travel vast distances underwater. They play a role in communication and mating.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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A couple’s argument over text now has an official name: “fexting.” While many assume texting only makes disagreements worse, new research suggests that’s not always the case. After reviewing 15 studies, researchers found digital arguments can be just as effective as face-to-face ones, and sometimes even better. Texting gives people time to think before responding, helping them avoid saying something they’ll regret. Experts say fexting works best for minor disagreements, but when emotions run high or the issue is serious, it’s still better to put the phones away and talk in person.
Ideas about cleanliness often form long before the evidence does, and facial hair is a good example. Beards have long been linked by some with dirtiness, or germiness (if that’s a word…), especially in food service and healthcare, even though research doesn’t support that assumption. A study in Service Business found that people tend to judge workers with beards more harshly on cleanliness and food safety, even before any actual testing is considered. Bacteria research from 1967 also complicated things: unwashed clean-shaven faces carried the most bacteria, while washed clean-shaven faces had the least. That suggested hygiene depends more on washing habits than facial hair itself. In medical settings, studies show masks matter far more than shaving. Overall, scientists say the evidence points to a simple conclusion: beards aren’t inherently unhygienic, but cleanliness still depends on how well you wash.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“It’s only after we’ve lost everything…” — Fight Club — Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) — 1999
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ One odd MLB rule states that if the ball gets stuck in the umpire’s mask, all baserunners move forward one base.
✓ The first 4th of July celebration included 13 cannon shots and 13 toasts (Philadelphia, 1777).
✓ The country’s Declaration of Independence was actually passed on July 2 – but was officially ratified on July 4.
✓ Americans typically eat 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day, enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than 5 times.
✓ The Square Dance is the official state dance of 24 US states.
WEIRD NEWS
LEGO has set a new speed record with a life-size version of its Technic Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear supercar. Built from nearly 328,000 LEGO Technic pieces, the full-scale vehicle reached 111 km/h (69 mph) at the Goodwood hillclimb circuit, more than doubling the previous record for a LEGO car. The project took a team of builders about 9,400 hours to complete over almost 8 months. While its body is made largely of LEGO elements, the car has a custom metal chassis, roll cage, carbon wheels, and working suspension. Powered by a small electric motor, the 1,800kg vehicle was realistic enough to resemble a genuine Koenigsegg while in motion. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3m6xvtp7
QUESTION OF THE DAY
It is estimated that the average adult spends 45 hours a year doing THIS. What is it?
Answer: Talking about the weather
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
The Oxford English Dictionary added several Canadian-inspired words and phrases in its latest update. Here’s a quick look at the new entries…
❑ Elbows up – A phrase meaning to stand up and fight back, inspired by hockey legend Gordie Howe’s trademark raised elbows.
❑ Cashspiel – A curling tournament where competitors play for cash prizes.
❑ Grunt – Besides a gruff sound, it also refers to a fruit dessert topped with biscuit or dough, such as blueberry grunt.
❑ Kitty-corner – Means diagonally opposite something or someone.
❑ Point form – A Canadian term for presenting information as a list of brief bullet points.
❑ Kokum – A Cree word for grandmother or an elderly woman, often used as a respectful form of address.
❑ Land acknowledgement – A statement recognizing the Indigenous peoples who originally lived on land before colonization.
GOOD NEWS
Spain's 'Firefighting' Donkeys Have Helped Keep Doñana National Park Free of Wildfires for Nearly a Decade. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
