Prep For Watkins Glen

It’s Independence Day and that means it’s time for the Indy Cars at Watkins Glen, New York. I’ve arrived and we’re off an running for a great weekend of racing. First off I need to say thanks to Brian Neudorff for the use of his laptop! That means I can do updates here! As for action on the track, the Indy Lights are on the track for their first practice. Then it”s the Indy Car Rookies hitting the track.

As for a great promotion going on right now - there’s a special promotion with what they’re calling the Stars & Stripes hat! buy a hat at the track and $5 from the purchase goes to support troops from Fort Drum, New York, just outside of Watertown. Then, wear the hat during the Camping World Grand Prix weekend and you could be win exclusive race access! You can support the troops, and enjoy the race with extra access.

Keep checking back to the blog and I’ll update throughout the day!

Dr. Rus

Going Once…Going Twice…

Michael Jackson Memorabilia Is Hot!

Looking to make a quick buck? If you own any Michael Jackson special memorabilia, it is a sellers market! Since Jackson’s death last Thursday, collectors all over the world have been trying to figure out how to cash in quickly on his death. They’re looking for albums, autographs, or even a ticket for one of the shows he was supposed to perform in London this summer.

The phone at Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas hasn’t stopped rining. According to Doug Nowine, the director of music and entertainment auctions for Heritage, items from Michael Jackson’s prime will be the most valuable as fans are looking for anything related to the singer. But, the more items that flood the market, the less demand there will be.

However, Norwine went on to say authenticated items such as costumes, personal mementos and autographs from the Thriller era will keep their value.

Read on …

Water Cooler News for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

It’s a mid-week Wednesday, but for many, it’s also one day closer to a long weekend! We’re heading for another Independence Day weekend which means many people have Friday off.

Hope you’re making some great plans for your July 4th celebration!

As we find ourselves half-way through this week, I once again want to make sure you’re ready for your daily Water Cooler gathering. You can once again be armed with some funny news stories and other historical tidbits of information to wow your colleagues.

In this edition of the Water Cooler News…

• Son Robs Ambulance While Mom Is Treated
• Pay Up…Or Mr. Coffee Gets It!
• Man’s Best Friend Accused of Eating Checks

Read on …

Water Cooler News for Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Water Cooler News!

Once again it’s time to help make you look really smart at the daily watering hole we call the Water Cooler News. Not only are these tidbits of information useful for wowing all your friends with your infinite wisdom as you look for idle water cooler chat through the day, but they may even help you in Trivial Pursuit!

In this edition of the Water Cooler News, aside from birthdays and the usual tidbits of historical information, you will also find the following humorous news stories;

• Man Calls 9-1-1 With McDonald’s Complaint
• Passenger Decides To Become Driver
• Church-goer Busted For Stealing During Service

Read on …

Water Cooler News for Monday, June 29, 2009

It’s Monday of a Short Work Week for Some!

It’s Monday and we’re rapidly approaching a July 4th holiday! Saturday is the 4th and that means for many, like me, this is the start of a four day work with since Friday will be the holiday. I love short work weeks.

But, just because it’s a short work week, doesn’t mean we don’t need information for the daily Water Cooler gatherings. With that in mind, it’s time for another edition of the Water Cooler News. In this issue, aside from the usual historical and birthday notes, you will find some fun news stories!

• Welcome Mats Not Welcome
• Canoe Kidnapper Wants Beer
• New Use For Caskets

Read on …

Lisa Marie Says Former Hubby Knew He’d Be Like Dad

I, along with others, are still no doubt trying to figure out why Lisa Marie Presley married Michael Jackson. While the marriage did not last long, it certainly did raise the eyebrows of many. Was it because the self-named King of Pop wanted to be like Elvis, the real King of Rock and Roll?

We may never know the real answer to that mystery.

But, we now know that Michael Jackson told his former wife, Lisa Marie, that he would end up like her dad, Elvis.

This is truly a sad story…

Read on …

Summertime Travel!

Summertime is here, and that means many people are now thinking about summer travel plans.

Where to go, where to go, where to go!?

Instead of pointing out some of the great places to visit, like the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls or some other wonder of the world, I thought I’d point out some places you might like to avoid. Trip Advisor recently came out with its list of the world’s five germist attractions!

If you’re planning a visit to any of these attractions, you may also want to pack some hand sanitizer and a hazmat suit.

1. Blarney Stone - Blarney, Ireland. Roughly 400,000 people kiss this stone annually.
2. Wall of Gum - Seattle. This is a wall where thousands of people have stuck their gum since the 1990’s.
3. Oscar Wilde’s Tomb - Paris. The tomb is covered in lipstick from admirers who’ve kissed it.
4. St. Mark’s Square - Venice, Italy. Vendors used to sell food to tourists to give to pigeons. That tradition has stopped, but the birds still turn out in abundance.
5. Forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theater - Hollywood. Millions of fans visit here each year and place their hands in the cement hand and feet impressions made by some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars.

Yours in travel fun!
Dr. Rus

Water Cooler News for Friday, June 26, 2009

Let Friday Begin!

Not only is it time for another edition of the Water Cooler News, but it’s also time to celebrate the fact that it’s Friday! The weekend is here and that always makes the day a little more special.

But, in the meantime, you still might need some Water Cooler conversation bits and that means it’s time for the Water Cooler News. In this issue, aside from the usual history and birthday list, you will also find the following news stories;

• Newlyweds Call It Quits Right After The I Do
• Prisoner-Groom Now On The Run
• Mother Doesn’t Make The Grade

Read on …

Water Cooler News for Thursday, June 25, 2009

Are you looking for fun tidbits of information for your daily gathering at the Water Cooler? Are you searching for some funny and humorous news stories that usually don’t make the headlines? Then look no further! It’s time for another edition of the Water Cooler News.

In this issue, aside from the usual historical notes and birthdays, you will find the following under-the-fold, also known as back-page-news-stories;

• How To Escape Prison 101
• Mother Says She Can Drink Like A Fish
• Thief Mocks Pizza Delivery Man

Read on …

Water Cooler News for Wednesday, June 24/09

We’ve made it to the mid-way point of the week!

As we cruise through this week, it’s time for another edition of the Water Cooler News. As you read through these stories, you will discover little tidbits of information and fun news stories to wow all your friends as you gather around the Water Cooler through the day.

In this issue, aside from the usual historical tidbits and birthday list, you will find the following stories…

• Naked Man Steals French Fries
• A Different Way To Take A Bus
• Rabid Rabbit Fan

Read on …