020510: Water Cooler News
Water Cooler News – February 5/10
Welcome to Friday!
There’s just something about Friday which tends to put some skip into everyone’s step. Even for those who work on weekends, there’s still something special about Friday. As we take this Friday on, it’s also time to make sure you’re ready for any idle chit-chat you may find throughout the day.
In this edition of the Water Cooler News you will find some great off-beat news…
- ‘P’ Is For ‘Pilfered’
- Lotion Lover Can’t Give Police The Slip
- Marijuana Meatball Victim Won’t Get Job Back
Of course you will also find the usual collection of historical tidbits and a list of birthdays for this date.
Daily Mindbender Question
The average person has 120 of these. What is it?
Answer at end of post!
Off-Beat News
“‘P’ Is For ‘Pilfered’”
A boy in Allentown, Pennsylvania is under arrest after stealing the letter “P” from a Popeye’s restaurant sign. Police found the tyke carrying the letter about 15 minutes later. Authorities say the boy won’t become familiar with another “P” word – “prosecuted” – as he was not charged because he thought the letter had been thrown in the garbage.
“Lotion Lover Can’t Give Police The Slip”
Police in Springfield, Massachusetts was arrested this week after he jammed 75 bottles of body lotion into his pockets while at a Bath and Body Works located inside a mall. Authorities say the 30 year old man tried to run, but he could barely move because all of the bottles were weighing him down. By the time officers arrived on the scene they had to take some of the bottles out of his pockets because he couldn’t even bend over to get into the squad car.
“Marijuana Meatball Victim Won’t Get Job Back”
A former New York City counter-terrorism detective has gone from fighting the war on terror to being a victim in the war on drugs. A state appeals court upheld the firing of the detective who lost his job in 2007 for failing a drug test after his wife spiked his meatballs with marijuana in an attempt to get her husband out of police work. The officer told authorities his wife put marijuana instead of oregano in some meatballs thinking her hubby would fail a drug test and be forced to find a new career.
Historical Notes
Today is…
Bubble Gum Day – A day you can chew gum at school while helping a worthy cause – www.bubblegumday.com
National Wear Red Day – American Heart Month, “Go Red For Women”
Weatherman’s Day
Notable Birthdays…
Henry Louis (Hank) Aaron, 76, Baseball Hall Of Fame outfielder
Stephen J. Cannell 69/TV writer-producer, The A-Team
Cory Wells 68/singer, Three Dog Night
Barbara Hershey, 62, actress
Born on this day…also known as the late…
Red Buttons–1919-2006/comedian-actor, The Longest Day, Sayonara
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Dump Your “Significant” Jerk Week
- Time to get rid of your jerk boyfriend or girlfriend.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
International Coaching Week
Jello-O Week
Music History
1998 – Elton John and Stevie Wonder played at the White House.
1967 – Due to a Musicians’ Union ban, The Rolling Stones were not allowed to play their hit “Let’s Spend the Night Together” when they appeared on an ITV show in Britain.
1960 – The number one song was “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning.
General History
1996 – Elizabeth Taylor filed for divorce from her seventh husband, Larry Fortensky.
2001 – It was announced the Kelly Ripa would be Regis Philbin’s co-host on his morning TV show, replacing Kathie Lee Gifford. The show was renamed Live! With Regis and Kelly.
2001 – Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman announced their separation.
Daily Mindbender Answer
The average person has 120 “Facebook friends”.
Yours in Water Cooler News fun!
Dr. Rus
