Sunday, April 30, 2017

SUNDAY FUNNIES: TAXING JOKES

Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!

Earlier this month, "Bubblehead", also known as the person I care to grace with my presence, despite the fact that he considers himself to be my "guardian"; was complaining about having to pay something called taxes.

Well, obviously I asked him what taxes were, but his explanation of it gave me a bad headache!

What it basically comes down to is the fact that everybody should pay the government a part of their income to help keep the government running, but that not everybody does so.

All I know is that if this "government" dares to come after my Belgosian Dark Chocolate, they're going to find an angry baby dragon guarding it with her young life!

But I guess you loyal readers know where this is going. Time for me to file some Tax Jokes!

This year the IRS came out with a new short form to make things simpler. It only has two lines.
Line one says, "Enter your income here."
Line two says, "Send it in."

Most people are proud to pay taxes, but many also figure that they can be just as proud for half the money.
Portrait of Patrick Henry
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

If Patrick Henry thought that taxation without representation was bad, he should see how bad it is with representation.

A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

Benjamin Franklin said, "Nothing is certain but death and taxes, but at least death doesn't get worse every year."

Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut saves you only thirty cents?

Here's an interesting fact...
The Gettysburg address was 269 words long. The Declaration of Independence is 1,337 words long, and the entire Bible (both testaments) has only 773,000 words. However, the tax law has grown from 11,400 words in 1913 to 7 million words today.
I wonder who counted them? Let alone, why so many?
Did they have to allow for inflation or what?

And on that note♫, take care everybody and please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—wd.
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Waxy Dragon and her "Bubblehead" can be found in their first book Finding Waxy, available in both print and e-formats at Amazon.

Saturday, April 29, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 23-29, 2017

2017 MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF
THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES AT CAMDEN YARDS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.
APRIL 30TH MARKS THE 205 ANNIVERSARY OF
LOUISIANA JOINING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
MAY 1 IS THE 310TH ANNIVERSARY OF
ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND MERGING TO FORM GREAT BRITAIN.
MAY 1 IS ALSO INTERNATIONAL WORKERS' DAY.
MAY 1 IS ALSO MAY DAY.
MAY 3 IS THE 215TH ANNIVERSARY OF WASHINGTON, DC (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA) BECOMING AMERICA’S CAPITAL.
MAY 4 IS (INTERNATIONAL?) STAR WARS DAY.
MAY 5 IS CINCO DE MAYO.
MAY 6 IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY (BUT ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES?)

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*While North Korea continues to “rattle their sabers” (despite their latest "missile test" being another failure) and threaten military action against their enemies, the United States Naval ship the USS Michigan has docked in South Korea.
*Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has announced the impending launch of the new website WikiTribune to combat the spread of fake news and alternate facts.
*Meanwhile, Turkey has blocked ALL access to Wikipedia, regardless of what language you use.
*Muhammad V is now King of Malaysia.
*International Space Station Commander Peggy Whitson now holds the Longevity in Space achievement at over 540+ days and counting.
*Pope Francis is on a papal visit to Egypt.
*The winners of the 2017 London Marathon are Mary Keitany (Women) and Daniel Wanjiru (Men).
*Do Unidentified Flying Objects still exist???




THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ weapon of choice against innocent civilian and military targets.

PASSING PARADE…
*Actress Erin Moran (Happy Days, Joanie Loves Cachi) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Author Robert M. Pirsig (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance) has passed away.
*Movie director Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…
*Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced President Trump plans to “review” America’s national monuments.
*President Trump has also announced his intentions to “renegotiate” the North American Free Trade Agreement.
*Will the country face another shutdown if Congress cannot agree on a financial budget?
*President Trump's approval rating hits new low and just how well his first 100 days in office actually went. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*While President Trump spoke at a meeting of the National Rifle Association, Senator Chris Murphy protested by tweeting the names of gun violence victims.
MEANWHILE...

*Superior Courts in California have officially invalidated Donald Trump’s executive order to withhold federal funds from “Sanctuary Cities”. But the President is now considering "breaking up" the courts that ruled against him. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Meanwhile, Texas is considering a personal ban on "sanctuary cities" that would even include arrests of law enforcement officials who don't comply.
*The latest march on Washington, DC? Climate Change Awareness. Especially since the current administration of the Environmental Protection Agency has removed any references to Climate Change from its website!
*Potential employers in the United States can no longer ask "What's Your Salary?"
*Despite the hopes of many, Michelle Obama has announced she will never seek public office.
ELSEWHERE…
*Exxon-Mobil may soon have to pay almost $20 million dollars in pollution penalties for violations in Baytown, Texas from 2005-2013.
*ESPN is laying off 100 employees.
*Professional NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt, Junior has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2017 competitive season.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our ELSEWHERE feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 29, 2017

FUN FACT
An egg contains every vitamin except C.

TRIVIA TIME
Which two countries of South America have absolutely NO sea coast?

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, except there are only two possible choices, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE OR FALSE: Zero degrees Celsius is colder than Zero degrees Fahrenheit.

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the April 22, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

IN OTHER WORDS
In last week’s quiz, we listed the filmography of a class act described in alternate terms. All you had to do was tell us the true title of each movie.

01. Tree Fruit = The Coconuts
The Brothers Marx, circa 1931
02. Zoo Treat = Animal Crackers
03. Simian Matters = Monkey Business
04. Old Pillow Stuffing = Horse Feathers
05. Mallard Opener = Duck Soup
06. An Evening’s Classic Entertainment = A Night At The Opera
07. To Attend The Kentucky Derby = A Day At The Races
08. Hotel Amenity = Room Service
09. Can’t Be Here Anymore = At The Circus
10. Travel Direction = Go West
11. Large Retail Outlet = The Big Store
12. An Evening With Rick Blaine = A Night In Casablanca
13. Romantic Joy = Love Happy
BONUS: Who is the class act? The Marx Brothers.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

SUNDAY FUNNIES: WITTY WITTICISMS

"I bark, therefore I am."
Hello Everybody. Autumn the Puppy here.
I've had so much fun sharing my accumulated doggie knowledge with you, I thought it time to share some more nuggets of wisdom. As usual, my comments are in Italics.
Ready?

It's not whether you win or lose, but how you place the blame.
Especially in management, government, or if there's a cat involved.

We've had enough "youth", what about a Fountain of Smart?
I know several people right off the top of my head that need to take a good long drink from that water dish if it's available.

If at first you don't succeed, Skydiving is NOT the hobby for you.
Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

Raw or cooked red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is.
And you'll have to check with the good Doctor Seuss about Green Eggs and Ham.

Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.
One has to be learned, or at least inputted. The other just is.

Some people alter their presentation of the facts, but you should never alter the facts themselves.
After all, the latest survey showed every 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world's population.

Government officials should wear uniforms like NASCAR racers.
Then we'll know for sure who their corporate sponsors are!

And on that note, have a great week everybody and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—AtP.

Saturday, April 22, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 16-22, 2017

APRIL 22 IS EARTH DAY!
APRIL 25 IS WORLD PENGUIN DAY.
APRIL 27 IS HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY TO PROMOTE BETTER PET HEALTH.
APRIL 28 IS ARBOR DAY.

SOME TESLA MOTORS MODEL S AND MODEL X CARS ARE BEING RECALLED FOR BRAKE ISSUES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR MORE DETAILS.
AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Turkey will soon be converting its government system from parliamentary to executive presidency, although the European Commission now suspects “irregularities” in the voting referendum.
*While Vice President Mike Pence is in South Korea for arms discussions, is North Korea wanting to go to war?
*Having declared them “extremists”, the Supreme Court of Russia has officially banned Jehovah’s Witnesses in that country.
*The local government has seized control of the General Motors factory in Venezuela.
*The United Kingdom’s House of Commons will have a “snap general election” June 8.
*To celebrate Earth Day, apparently Climate Change stole a river!
*A 3500 year old undisturbed tomb has been discovered in Luxor, Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.
*So what IS the most complicated word in the English language???
*Just how complicated should homework be in kindergarten???



THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ weapon of choice against innocent civilian and military targets.
PASSING PARADE…
*TV writer Trish Vradenburg (Family Ties, Kate and Allie, Designing Women) is no longer with us.
*Producer Earl A. Glick (Starship Invasions) has passed away.
*Actress Yvonne Monlaur (Three Strangers in Rome, The Brides of Dracula) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Producer J. C. Spink (The Hangover, The Butterfly Effect) is no longer with us.
*Singer Cuba Gooding, Senior of The Main Ingredient has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*President Trump has signed the “Buy American, Hire American” Act into law. This measure is supposed to encourage the title practices, while limiting who can come to the country via the H-1B Specialty Work Visa. While a growing sentiment for years, there is suspicion that Donald Trump himself didn’t follow this practice. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Are President Trump's businesses guilty of breaking the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution???
*Apparently, the Donald Trump administration wants to have a new Surgeon General.
*While President Trump did oversee his first White House Easter Egg Roll Monday April 17, it was not completely error free.
MEANWHILE...
*Despite Donald Trump endorsements, there will be a run-off in June between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel to see who fills the vacancy created when Congressman Tom Price became the Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*How is Neil Gorsuch getting along with his fellow Supreme Court judges???
*Apparently Donald Trump was unhappy with Tax Day protests, as his administration may soon eliminate an Obama Administration established protest web site. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Does Ivanka Trump also face a possible conflict of interest???
*So, what might happen at a Donald Trump hosted White House dinner???
*Did Donald Trump EVER know Luciano Pavarotti???
ELSEWHERE…
*The suspected “Facebook Killer” committed suicide instead of allowing himself to be arrested by authorities.
*The doctor forcibly removed from an United Airlines flight has already started court proceedings, for now to preserve evidence.
*Former President Barack Obama will soon be reentering the public spotlight, but not the way many hope he would.
*With several sexual harassment cases pending against him, Fox News has officially fired Bill O’Reilly.
*A parchment manuscript of the United States Declaration of Independence has been discovered by Harvard University researchers in Chichester, England.
*California based clothing retailer Bebe will soon be closing ALL 175 retail stores.
*Professional Tennis player Serena Williams is taking time off for maternity leave. She is not expected to resume competition until late 2018 at the earliest.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our ELSEWHERE feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 22, 2017

FUN FACT
The 5 ring Olympic flag was designed in 1913, and has been in service now for over 100 years.

IN OTHER WORDS
Only one puzzle today, but it’s a dozy. Below is the filmography of a class act described in alternate terms. All you have to do is tell us the true title of each movie. Ready?

01. Tree Fruit
02. Zoo Treat
03. Simian Matters
04. Old Pillow Stuffing
05. Mallard Opener
06. An Evening’s Classic Entertainment
07. To Attend The Kentucky Derby
08. Hotel Amenity
09. Can’t Be Here Anymore
10. Travel Direction
11. Large Retail Outlet
12. An Evening With Rick Blaine
13. Romantic Joy
BONUS: Who is the class act?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the April 15, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME
Where specifically was German Chocolate Cake created?
Believe it or not: Boston, Massachusetts!

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you spell out of the letters in the word EASTER?
HINT: There’s more than you think.

A, are, arse, art(s), as, Aster (type of flower), at, ate
Ear(s), east, eat(s)
Rat(s), rest, reseat, reset
Sat, sea, sear, seat, see, seer, set, star, star, stare, steer
Tar(s), tare(s), tea(s), tear(s), tease, teaser, tee(s), terse

More than the 43 listed above might be possible.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

SUNDAY FUNNIES: EASTER 2017

Hello every bunny!
It's your old friend E.B. the Easter Bunny here, bringing everyone some fun Easter jokes.
I've been told that your regular hostesses, Autumn the Puppy and Waxy Dragon, have the holiday off to be with their families.
If you had to work today, unless you're in the military, law enforcement, fire prevention, or medical industries; shame on your employers!

Now it's time to kick back, relax, put your feet up and let your hare down as I tell a few yolks, I mean: jokes.

What do you call a bunny in a kilt?
Hop Scotch.

Why did the rabbit cross the road?
To get to the hopping mall.

How do rabbits fly?
By hareplane.

What is the bunny motto?
"Don't worry, be hoppy."

Did you know carrots are good for the eyes? After all, you've never seen a rabbit wearing glasses, have you?

What is a rabbit's favorite dance style?
Hip-hop.

Where do rabbits go after their wedding?
On their bunnymoon.

Why do lady rabbits have shiny noses?
Because their powder puffs are on the wrong end.

"Let's do the Bunny Hop!"
What do you call several rabbits marching backwards?
A receding hare line.

Well, that's it for this year folks. It's been fun.
As usual, I'm gonna hop home, kick back, relax, hang out with my peeps, and take a well deserved carrot break.

HOPPY EASTER EVERYBODY!
e.b.

The Sunday Funnies will return next weekend.

Saturday, April 15, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 9-15

APRIL 15 MARKS THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TITANIC SINKING.
APRIL 15 MARKS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF JACKIE ROBINSON
BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.
APRIL 16 IS EASTER SUNDAY.
APRIL 17 MARKS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF DAFFY DUCK,
FIRST SEEN IN “PORKY’S DUCK HUNT”.
APRIL 20 MARKS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BARNABY COMIC STRIP.
APRIL 22 IS EARTH DAY!

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*China hopes to avoid a trade war with the United States.
*The European High Court has ruled Russia failed to protect teachers and students during the 2004 Beslan School Siege, thus owing the surviving families restitution. However Russia is balking at the ruling and projected costs of doing so.
*It has been confirmed that two-thirds of The Great Barrier Reef are suffering from coral bleaching!
*Although there is no proof it actually is, NASA scientists believe Saturn’s moon Enceladus might be capable of supporting life in its subsurface ocean!
*April the Giraffe has finally given birth!

CONCERNING NORTH KOREA...
*The United States Navy has decided to pay a visit to International Oriental waters after North Korea’s latest missile “tests”. In return, North Korea has vowed it would not back down from any potential war with America.
*Could North Korea's next attack be via the Internet???
*South Korea reported that the North's latest missile "test" was a failure.

THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZES

Among the winners of the prestigious awards for 2016 efforts...
*The New York Daily News and Pro Publica for Public Service Reporting.
*Eric Eyre of the Charleston Gazette-Mail for Investigative Reporting.
*The New York Times Staff for International Reporting.
*The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead for Fiction Writing.
*Sweat by Lynn Nottage for Dramatic Writing.
*Blood in the Water: The 1971 Attica Prison Uprising and Its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson for Historical Writing.
*Olio by Tyehimba Jess for Poetry.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The United States successfully launched a non-nuclear "Mother of All Bombs" against ISIL forces.
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ weapon of choice against innocent civilian and military targets.
PASSING PARADE…
*Actor Peter Hansen (When Worlds Collide, General Hospital) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*David Letterman’s mother Dorothy Mengering, who appeared as herself in many of her son’s late night talk show segments, has passed away.
*J. Geils of the J. Geils Band (“Freeze Frame”, “Centerfold”) is no longer with us.
*Comedian Charlie Murphy has passed away.
*Actor Clifton James (Live and Let Die, Cool Hand Luke) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Emma Morano, the last person living born before 1900, passed away at the age of 117.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…
*China hopes to avoid a trade war with the United States.
*Is a former member of the George W. Bush administration now continuing under President Trump???
*Will President Donald Trump still hold the annual White House Easter Egg Hunt this year???
*Are National Monuments next on President Trump's agenda???
*After all the recent policy changes and budget cuts, why does the head of the Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt feels he needs a 24/7 around the clock security detail???
*Exactly how much does one of Donald Trump's weekend trips to Mar-a-Lago cost taxpayers, let alone protecting the rest of his family??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE...
*Neil Gorsuch has been sworn in as the newest judge on the Supreme Court, despite numerous questions surrounding the entire process, starting with Congressional Republicans refusing to even consider former President Barack Obama’s nominee in 2016 while Obama was still in office.
*Republican Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has agreed to resign as part of a plea bargain that will find him guilty of lesser charges while never facing trial for the more major accusations. Bentley can never run for public office ever again in that state.
*Kay Ivey is the new Governor of Alabama.
ELSEWHERE…
*In the aftermath of physically removing a passenger from an overbooked flight on April 9, United Airline’s President Oscar Munoz has since apologized and has offered EVERY passenger on that flight discounts on future travel. While video of the incident has gone viral, UA stock has dropped to create a significant loss.
*Although there is no proof it actually is, NASA scientists believe Saturn’s moon Enceladus might be capable of supporting life in its subsurface ocean!
*Fans of the cult classic Mystery Science Theater 3000 can now finally enjoy NEW episodes, but only on Netflix.
*With the end near, Glen Campbell has prepared his last studio album.
*Sergio Garcia won the 2017 Masters Tournament of professional golf.
*Burger King's latest advertising gimmick didn't work, or did it???
*FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED BY MIDNIGHT, APRIL 17, 2017.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our ELSEWHERE feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 15, 2017

FUN FACT
Doctor Seuss coined the word Nerd in his 1950 book: If I Ran The Zoo.

TRIVIA TIME
Where specifically was German Chocolate Cake created?

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you spell out of the letters in the word EASTER?
HINT: There’s more than you think.

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the April 8, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
The items within each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Garners, Roasts}
02. {Rose oil, Red Dogs}
If we had added the line “03. {Subsets 01 and 02}”, that would have given it away because ALL the items are anagrams of Major League Baseball teams!
01. {Garners, Roasts} = Rangers, Astros
02. {Rose oil, Red Dogs} = Orioles, Dodgers

AKA, Also Known As
Who was also known as Satchmo?
The great jazz trumpeter Louis “Louie” Armstrong.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

SUNDAY FUNNIES: AMAZING FACTS, TO A DRAGON

Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!
Only about another month or two before my current term at Dragon School ends, and you won't believe some of the things I've learned so far this year!

Why don't ducks have arms?
Have you ever tried flying by flapping your arms?
That old joke is true. "I just flew in and boy are my arms tired!"

Did you know tennis was originally played with bare hands?
It was a much quieter game back then, because nobody was raising a racket.

Did you know that owls can NOT move their eyes from side to side?
No wonder they keep staring at me when I'm out night flying.

Did you know gold never erodes?
It's true, but Belgosian Dark Chocolate tastes MUCH better!

Did you know that scorpions glow under ultra violet light?
I wonder who the poor person was that got stuck proving that one true.

Did you know that ants stretch when they wake up in the morning?
Well, what else do you do when you first try getting up?
I usually roll over and go back to bed myself, but anyway...

Did you know your foot and forearm are the same length?
Just be glad you don't have to buy extra shoes for your arms!

Did you know there is no sound in space?
I'm shocked that all those great TV shows and movies got it wrong!


Did you know there are 31,536,000 seconds in a year?
And time certainly seems to drag before the end of a school or work day, doesn't it?
So on that note♫, have a great week everybody, and please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies! I know I'll be counting the seconds until our next post.
1... 2... 3... 4... 5... 6... 7... 8... 9...
wd.

Saturday, April 8, 2017

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 2-8, 2017

APRIL 12 MARKS THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST CATCHER’S MASK BEING USED IN BASEBALL.
APRIL 14 MARKS THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TITANIC TRAGEDY. THE SHIP WOULD SINK OVERNIGHT, DISAPPEARING FROM SIGHT APRIL 15TH.
APRIL 15 MARKS THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF JACKIE ROBINSON BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*THERE IS CURRENTLY AN EPIPEN RECALL THAT IS BEING EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THE UNITED STATES!
*Arson occurred to their administrative building after the Paraguay Senate passed legislation to end their President’s term limits policy.
*North Korea has allegedly conducted another successful “short range missile test”.
*Bruno Tshibala is the new Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
*Citing a lack of security in that country, Mexico’s El Norte (The North) has ceased publication.
*Tim Berners-Lee has won the 2016 A. M. Turing Award for inventing the World Wide Web and the first web browser.
*China is apparently not happy with the Dalai Lama's latest travels.
*Alphabetically: Joan Baez, The Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur, and Yes are the 2017 Inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Still no word on when or if The Monkees will ever be considered for induction.
*The National Hockey League has decided not to let any of its players participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics’ hockey competition.
*The remains of a pyramid dating back to the 13th dynasty have been discovered in Egypt.
*Recently discovered artifacts from Triquet Island are believed to confirm the existence of the oldest known village in North America at 14,000 years.
*A Chinese man has apparently built his own bride!



THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ weapon of choice against innocent civilian and military targets.
PASSING PARADE…
*Those who lost their lives during Cyclone Debbie.
*Actress Chelsea Brown (Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Legendary comedian Don Rickles.
*Actor/director Meme Perlini (A Fistful of Dynamite, The Grand Duel) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Stage and television director Christopher Morahan (The Jewel in the Crown) is no longer with us.
*Actor Tim Pigott-Smith (The Jewel in the Crown, Clash of the Titans, V for Vendetta), has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Artist Joe Harris, who created the Trix Cereal Rabbit and helped create Underdog, has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
*THERE IS CURRENTLY AN EPIPEN RECALL THAT IS BEING EXTENDED TO THE UNITED STATES!
POLITICALLY…
*Under President Trump's orders, the US military launched a Tomahawk cruise missile attack against the Ash Sha'irat air base in Homs Governorate over the Syrian government's alleged use of chemical weapons in its attack on the town of Khan Shaykhun. Russia has since suspended cooperation with American forces in Syria. Of course, Trump has blamed the Obama Administration for the chemical attack.
*After refusing to even consider former President Obama’s nominee, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claims the Republican Party has enough votes to change the rules and make sure President Trump’s choice of Neil Gorsuch becomes the next judge on the Supreme Court, whether he is officially voted in properly or not. Gorsuch was later declared the new Supreme Court Judge when the Senate "went nuclear" and ramrodded the vote through, whether his opponents like it or not.
*The Department of Homeland Security withdrew its "request" after Twitter refused to reveal the identity of Trump Critic "@ALT_uscis".
*Although he wishes otherwise, President Trump's approval ratings are still low.
*Coal companies DON'T like Trump's recent changes in EPA laws.
*Hillary Clinton's opinion as to why she lost to Donald Trump.
MEANWHILE...
*A Federal Court in Chicago, Illinois has ruled that LGBT rights ARE covered by the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
*Devin Nunes has officially recused himself from participating in any investigation of possible Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election.
*Stephen Bannon is no longer a member of the National Security Council.
*Did Susan Rice commit a crime or not???
*Current Alabama Governor Robert Bentley might soon be facing charges for possibly having violated that state’s ethics and campaign fiance reform laws. But he has won a temporary injunction against possible impeachment proceedings.
*The special election to fill Vice President Pence's House of Representatives' position might not go the Republican's way.
*What is Melania Trump not living in the White House costing in security protection expenses???
ELSEWHERE…
*In America, Federal income tax returns have to be filed by midnight, April 15th.
*High School journalists prove their new principal is a fraud!
*How to pick a doll, no matter what anyone else might say.
*Will hostess Vanna White NOT be returning for Wheel of Fortune's 35th season this fall???
*With advertisers pulling out of his show as Bill O'Reilly has multiple sexual harassment suits pending, Donald Trump still thinks he's "a good person".
*The 7-11 convenience store chain might soon acquire the retail division of Sunoco.
*In the 2017 NCAA College Basketball Championships, South Carolina won the Women’s Division while North Carolina took the Men’s title.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our ELSEWHERE feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 8, 2017

FUN FACT
The Jaguar is the only North American feline that can roar.

COMMON BONDS
The items within each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Garners, Roasts}
02. {Rose oil, Red Dogs}

AKA, Also Known As
Who was also known as Satchmo?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the April 1, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

FAMOUS FIRSTS
What was the first movie to have an accompanying soundtrack album?
Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

TRIVIA TIME
The first Morse Code S.O.S. was sent April 1, 1905. What does the Morse Code signal S.O.S. stand for?
We received a lot of emails replying that S.O.S. was the International distress call for help, but when first originated, S.O.S. was short for Save Our Souls.