Today we visit with Kieran Newbury - The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Willing to Act. https://amzn.to/45FTS7
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
National Bowling Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Leaving just part of your lawn unmown could give insects and spiders a major boost. A study of more than 1,600 samples from Germany and Switzerland found that uncut grass held up to 73% more tiny creatures than recently mown areas. Mowing can kill thousands of insects, and destroy their shelter and habitat. Letting one patch grow wild could do your lawn — and its tiny residents — a world of good. By the way, the researchers created a free online tool called the “Insect Calculator,” which lets you punch in details about a plot of grass, and get a rough estimate of how many crawling, hopping, and flying residents live there, along with how many are likely to vanish after a cut. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mwrwdhkj
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“The Odyssey’s” box office journey is not slowing down. After launching with $123.5 million domestically $263.7 million total last weekend, the Christopher Nolan epic brought in a projected $84.5 million at the domestic box office in its second weekend. That would be a decline of just 32%, an extremely good hold for a blockbuster. No new wide release braved the waters this weekend. But this weekend, the juggernaut “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” will arrive, starring The Odyssey cast members and married couple Tom Holland and Zendaya.
Pete Davidson is stepping into the role of real-life mafia killer Tommy Pitera in the upcoming film “Tommy Karate”. Davidson co-wrote the screenplay and calls the project a dream job he’s worked on for over 3 years. Tommy Karate is based on Philip Carlo’s 2009 book “The Butcher: Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath”, which chronicles Pitera’s early life and entrance into the Italian Mafia crime family in New York City. Pitera, who hails from Brooklyn, is suspected of as many as 60 murders, and earned his nickname for his martial arts skills. The film is currently in preproduction.
Johnny Depp is attempting a comeback tour, as evidenced by his surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con. The once-beloved Oscar nominee, whose career took a dip after ex-wife Amber Heard accused him of abuse and the 2 faced off in a highly publicized defamation trial, showed up as ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’, who he’s playing in an upcoming “Christmas Carol” movie. Depp’s Scrooge donned a top hat, fingerless gloves, gray curls, and long coat, and asked the crowd, “Have you no jobs?”
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... When hedgehogs hibernate, their heart rate drops dramatically. This allows them to conserve energy until warmer weather returns.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
OF THE DAY
The internet’s favourite odd-looking raccoon is officially joining “World of Warcraft”. Jimothy, the viral raccoon from Seattle, whose distinctive appearance is linked to a spinal condition that gives him a round, compact appearance, has become an online sensation and inspired memes, video-game mods and fan creations. And now, Blizzard has confirmed the little critter is coming to “Azeroth”, following a flood of fan requests. The World of Warcraft X account teased the news with the message: “You asked, Jimothy answered,” along with a video showing him running through the game. Blizzard hasn’t revealed exactly how Jimothy will appear or when he’ll arrive, but fans are hoping for a battle pet. One thing is certain: Azeroth is about to get a lot raccoon-ier. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3wub9nj3
Jimothy, the viral raccoon from Seattle, has officially received one of Washington state’s highest honors — and honestly, who deserves it more? Last Thursday, Governor Bob Ferguson named the uniquely adorable animal “Washingtonian of the Day.” Ferguson said Jimothy has captured hearts across Washington, the country, and even around the world since shooting to viral fame on July 14. The informal honor is typically given to a Washington resident who inspires others. In a separate event on Sunday, Seattle councilmembers officially proclaimed the season as “Jimothy Summer”.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“This is my boomstick!” — Army of Darkness — Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) — 1992
NEWS TO ME
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✓ The stage before frostbite is called ‘frostnip’.
✓ Bullfrogs do not sleep.
✓ The opposite of ‘déjà vu’ is ‘jamais vu’. That’s when something familiar feels unfamiliar.
✓ Life expectancy in ancient Rome was…25.
✓ The word “Infantry” sounds like “infant,” because in ancient times, an army’s infantry typically consisted of soldiers too young or too inexperienced to ride a horse and be part of the cavalry.
WEIRD NEWS
First, Jimothy the raccoon went viral — and now he’s becoming permanent body art. The quirky critter, who has a shortened spine and distinctive wobbly walk, has inspired a wave of tattoos across Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Local tattoo artists say they’ve been flooded with requests, with some booking more than a dozen Jimothy tattoos in a single week. Fans say the lovable raccoon represents resilience, acceptance and finding joy, despite imperfections. While the viral trend continues to grow, supporters hope people will admire Jimothy from a distance and let the him continue living his best wild life. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/3ufhs9pr
QUESTION OF THE DAY
In a survey, fried chicken and sandwiches were two of the top three picnic foods. What is the other?
Answer: Watermelon
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
The Funniest Posts From Women This Week
@miiagarro
been
on my last straw for bout 300 straws now
@gracefishlove
I
get rlly frightened when the washing machine gets to the scary part
@muheediva01
Whoever
named it "Parmesan cheese" and not "spaghetti
confetti" missed a great opportunity.
@thrluv
telling
your parent that a video is AI feels like telling a child santa
doesn’t exist
@cljack
At
the mall urgently trying to find the Pottery Barn bc the Uber is
waiting for us there. Friend shouts at me “you’re a white woman!
You should know where the pottery barn is” and I swear to god an
older white lady stepped out of the shadows behind us and said
“follow me”
GOOD NEWS
A Lightning Strike Took Everything. Then A Little Boy Handed His Dad His Life Savings. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news