SUNDAY FUNNIES: A DOG ON LIFE (misc. jokes)

Yes, I am watching... my food dish.

Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here today!

I'm not sure who, but someone once said, "One of the most important keys to success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you don't feel like doing it."

It may seem like I'm just sitting here in my doghouse, watching the world go by when I'm not sleeping or eating, but nothing could be further from the truth.

I'm actually observing life in all its myriad forms from the "lowly" ant to the complexity of humans.

Or in other words, it's been such a long and boring week that I'm posting unused jokes from doing this theme before to fill up my column space. 😉
Ready?

Be decisive. Right or wrong, make a decision.
The road of life is paved with too many flat squirrels who couldn't make a decision.

I finally realized some people are virtual prisoners of their electronic devices. That's why they call them cell phones.

One possible definition of ambiguity: what happens in vagueness stays in vagueness.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he has to buy rods, reels, bait, jigs, flies and a fishing license; if not waders, a boat and a truck as well.
So who comes out ahead in the end on that deal? The Sports Store???

I wonder if common sense will ever make a comeback?
I can certainly name a few places where it isn't present right now...

Barring bugs, disease, fires, and whatnot; Oak trees have a projected life span of 200 years.
I wonder who lived long enough to confirm that?
Anyway, I think I'm gonna go back to my favorite shady spot under mine and take another nap.
Have a great week everybody and please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—AtP.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 18-24, 2017

JUNE 24 IS ARMED FORCES DAY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
JUNE 25 CROATIA & SOLVENIA CELEBRATE THEIR RESPECTIVE STATEHOODS.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has changed his mind in regards to who should be Crown Prince.
*Turkey has decided to stop teaching the theory of evolution to students until they reach college.
*The European Space Agency has approved construction of the PLATO Deep Space Observatory.
*José Eduardo Agualusa has won the 2017 International Dublin Literary Award for his novel A General Theory of Oblivion.
*A previously unknown collection of World War 2 era Nazi artifacts has been found in Argentina.
*Pakistan has won the 2017 ICC Cricket Championship.
*The Ken doll will soon be getting a makeover.
*"Dead" galaxies might actually be "flat". Who knew?

IN ENGLAND…

*The unidentified driver of a van that decided to start crashing into people in front of the Finsbury Park Mosque has been arrested. While authorities are investigating the matter as a terrorist attack, no group has yet to officially claim responsibility.
*Authorities are investigating a cyber attack against the Houses of Parliament after an unsuccessful attempt by parties unknown to gain access to politicians' e-mail accounts.
*Negotiations for Great Britain's departure from the European Union have officially begun. Any EU citizen living in Great Britain shall be given “UK Settled” status once the separation is finalized. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)

THE RUSSIAN REPORT...
*The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Russia’s “gay propaganda” law actually promotes homophobia and prejudice while violating freedom of speech rights.
*The Russian Central Election Commission has officially barred Opposition leader Alexei Navalny from running in that country's 2018 Presidential election.

CONCERNING NORTH KOREA…
*North Korea has had more defectors than it is willing to admit to.
*Meanwhile, it returned Otto Warmbier to the United States after holding him for over 17 months. The college student died within days of his arrival. An investigation is underway.
*Young Pioneer Tours, which originally scheduled Warmbier’s visit to North Korea as “an educational experience” will no longer promote tourism in that country.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ primary weapon of choice in the Middle East.

😭PASSING PARADE…
*The victims of the Finsbury Park Mosque attack.
*College Student Otto Warmbier.
*Actor Stephen Furst (Animal House movie, Delta House TV show, Saint Elsewhere, Babylon 5) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*British children’s television personality Brian Cant (Play School and other programmes) is no longer with us.
*Actor Howard Witt (numerous guest starring roles on television) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*Six members of President Trump’s advisory board concerning HIV and AIDS have resigned, saying that Trump actually doesn’t care about the ill, has no strategy to address the issues, and actually supports legislation that would hinder the fight against the diseases. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*As the probes continue, Donald Trump says he never recorded any conversations with former FBI Director James Comey.
*The only real beneficiary of President Trump's new ideas concerning housing aid might be Donald Trump himself.
*President Trump's idea for a "new" law has already existed for over 20 years.
*If the Russians did meddle in the 2016 Presidential election, Donald Trump knows who to criticize for the breach of national security.
*If President Trump ever does get to build his wall along the Mexican border, it will include solar panels.
MEANWHILE…

*The Senate has finally revealed their idea of “health care”, with the predicted contents and reactions from the general public considering that no outside agent such as medical personnel were ever consulted on the bill. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*A Pro-Trump group has started buying ads AGAINST a Republican who DOESN'T support the proposed health care plan!
*Considering over $56 million dollars was spent, Republican Karen Handel “won” what many consider the “bought” Congressional seat in Georgia made vacant when Tom Price became President Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Service.
*Republican Ralph Norman won the Congressional seat from South Carolina made vacant when Mick Mulvaney became President Trump’s Director of the Office of Management and Budget, but some analysts are saying this victory was only because of the recently redrawn district boundaries in the Republicans’ favor.
ELSEWHERE…

*Tropical Storm Cindy struck Alabama, bringing torrential down pours and wind.
*A new Internet leak has been discovered in America, but no one’s certain at this time about its long term consequences.
*“The Slants” is apparently not a bad term, at least in regards to the rock group.
*In professional baseball, the Boston Red Sox have officially retired David Ortiz’s #34.
*The Ken doll will soon be getting a makeover.
*Brooks Koepka has won the 2017 US Open of professional golf.

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: JUNE 24, 2017

FUN FACT
Despite becoming a Christmas time classic, the movie It’s A Wonderful Life was originally a summer time release!

AKA: ALSO KNOWN AS
By what name do we know Henry Lillis Crosby, Junior better?

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can your from using the letters in the word SOLSTICE?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the June 17, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME
On a Major League Baseball diamond, it is an equal distance of 90 feet between Home Plate and First Base, First and Second, Second and Third, and Third to Home; but how long is it between Home Plate and the Pitcher’s Mound?

45 feet.

RHYME TIME
The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, every word within it must rhyme. Ready?

Loyal Color = True Blue

SUNDAY FUNNIES: FATHERS' DAY 2017

"Woof, Dad!"

"Happy Father's Day daddy!"

Hello Everybody! Today you have both Autumn the Puppy AND Waxy Dragon here as we get together to celebrate Fathers' Day with some fun jokes.

Ready?

Jon: What’s the difference between a high-hit baseball and a maggot’s father?
Tom: What?
Jon: One’s a pop fly. The other’s a fly pop.

“Dad, are bugs good to eat?” asked the boy.
“Let’s not talk about such things at the dinner table, son,” his father replied.

After dinner the father inquired, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?”
“Oh, nothing,” the boy said.  “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.”

Science teacher: When is the boiling point reached?
Science student: When my father sees my report card!

Joe: What does your father do for a living?
Jon: He’s a magician. He performs tricks, like sawing people in half.
Joe: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Jon: Yep, four half-sisters and a half-brother.

Four men are in the hospital waiting room because their wives are having babies. A nurse goes up to the first guy and says, “Congratulations! You’re the father of twins.”
“That’s odd,” answers the man. “I work for the Minnesota Twins!”
A nurse says to the second guy, “Congratulations! You’re the father of triplets!”
“That’s weird,” answers the second man. “I work for the 3M company!”
A nurse tells the third man, “Congratulations! You’re the father of quadruplets!”
“That’s strange,” he answers. “I work for the Four Seasons hotel!”
The last man is groaning and banging his head against the wall.
“What’s wrong?” the others ask.
“I work for 7 Up!”

Son: For $20, I’ll be good.
Dad: Oh, yeah?  When I was your age, I was good for nothing.
Son: Well, at least I come by it honestly.

Pee Wee: How is the baby bird like its dad?
Westy: How?
Pee Wee: It’s a chirp off the old block.

And on that note♫, have a great week everybody and one of us will be back here next weekend with more Sunday Funnies!—AtP & WD

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 11-17, 2017

JUNE 17 IS INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY.

JUNE 18 IS FATHERS’ DAY IN 86 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

JUNE 19 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FILM VERSION OF THE MUSIC MAN.

JUNE 19 IS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOVIE BATMAN RETURNS.
JUNE 21 IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE.
JUNE 21 IS INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*While it remains to be seen whether or not it actually happens, Puerto Rico has voted to request membership in the United States of America.
*Panama has apparently decided to end diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of China.
*David Grossman has won the 2017 Mann Booker International Prize for his novel A Horse Walks Into A Bar.
*So, what do you do with a dog who flunks out of the police academy???



THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs are still the terrorists’ primary weapon of choice.

😭PASSING PARADE…
*The victims of the Grenfell Tower Apartment Complex fire in West London, England. The cause is still under investigation.
*Actor Sam Beazley (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Johnny English) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Playwright A. R. Gurney (The Dining Room, Love Letters) has passed away.
*Actress Anita Pallenberg (Barbarella, A Degree of Murder) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has passed away.
*Film director John Avildsen (Rocky 1, The Karate Kid 1, Save The Tiger) is no longer with us.
*Baldwin Lonsdale, the President of Vanuatu, has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*President Trump isn’t happy that the courts are still banning his travel ban, although his administration is now restricting travel and business with Cuba, reversing former President Obama reviving diplomatic relations with that country. Yet, are immigration sweeps underway??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*The latest lawsuit against President Trump alleges that he is profiting from business deals with foreign governments in violation of the emolument clauses of the Constitution, a document which the Koch Brothers are trying to get "revised"! (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*And what about Trump's business dealings in the Persian Gulf???
*President Trump also isn't happy that he's also being investigated for possible obstruction of justice charges. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*President Trump thinks Qatar might be supporting terrorists, yet he still sells them arms???
*While it's not any of his tax returns, the U.S. Office of Government Ethics has certified Donald Trump's financial report declaring over $315.6 million in liabilities and exceeding $1.4 billion in assets as of mid-2017, for revenues of more than $594 million over 2016 and early 2017.
*Whales and sea turtles are no longer as safe in the Trump Administration as they were during President Obama's Presidency.
*Are revising the Student Loan Rules next on President Trump's agenda???
*Donald Trump isn't happy about being investigated - or his low approval ratings! (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
MEANWHILE...
*There are a lot of unhappy people in Saint Paul, Minnesota over the acquittals in the death of Philando Castile.
*The first official sexual assault trial against Bill Cosby has ended in a mistrial!
*While it remains to be seen whether or not it actually happens, Puerto Rico has voted to request membership in the United States of America.
*The Senate has passed a bill increasing sanctions against Russia and Iran, while reaffirming America's commitment to NATO.
*A gunman opened fire on the Congressional Republicans practicing for a charity baseball game, injuring 5 before dying of wounds acquired during the gunfight.
*Dana Shell Smith has resigned as US Ambassador to Qatar over that country’s alleged support of terorists.
ELSEWHERE…
*Amazon is in talks to buy Whole Foods Market.
*What is Sasha Obama's real first name???
*A free steak dinner is NOT worth $43 million dollars!
*Among the winners of the 2017 Tony Awards on Broadway are Oslo (Best Play), Dear Evan Hansen (Best Musical, Ben Platt as Best Actor in a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score), and Hello Dolly (Best Musical Revival and Bette Midler as Best Actress in a Musical).
*The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals of Professional Basketball.
*The Pittsburgh Penguins have won the 2017 Stanley Cup of Professional Ice Hockey.
*It has been confirmed that a spectator has passed away at the US Open of professional golf.

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: JUNE 17, 2017

FUN FACT

Chewing Gum was invented in 1870.

TRIVIA TIME

On a Major League Baseball diamond, it is an equal distance of 90 feet between Home Plate and First Base, First and Second, Second and Third, and Third to Home; but how long is it between Home Plate and the Pitcher’s Mound?

RHYME TIME

The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, every word within it must rhyme. Ready?

Loyal Color

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the June 10, 2017 PuzzleCorner.

HUH? NEW GAME!

A famous line from something is below. All you have to do is give us the proper quote. Ready?

“Now since you put me down, there’s been owls hooting in my bed.”

The correct line is: ♫Now since she put me down I’ve been out doing in my head♫ from The Beach Boys’ classic Help Me Rhonda.

THE HIDDEN IMAGE NEW GAME!

Within the picture below is a hidden object. Can you find it?

The answer.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: SUMMER PUNNING (misc. jokes)

"It's SUMMER TIME!"

Hello Everybody! Waxy Dragon here!
We had a few days to make up because of bad weather over the winter, but Dragon School's finally out for the summer! 😄
Of course that means now I'll be spending plenty of time with my coloring books and crayons, always looking for more Belgosian Dark Chocolate, and generally getting under Bubblehead's feet and in his business.
Just because Bubblehead is my human companion, guardian, or whatever you care to call him doesn't mean he can hide all that good Dark Chocolate from me.

Hey, I'm only a baby dragon. What am I supposed to do over the summer? Get a job?
Anyway, just because I'm out of school doesn't mean I won't be telling jokes. Like...

"That's udderly ridiculous too!"

When a hospital runs out of maternity nurses, is that a MID WIFE CRISIS?

What is the fastest liquid? MILK. It is pasteurized before you see it.

One cow said to another: "My genetics prevent me from producing milk."
The other cow agreed. "Yes, you udderly lactose genes."

I wanted to watch the national origami championships, but it was strictly paper view.

When the bad poet stood before the judge, he felt that the punishment should fit the rhyme.

I saw a sign on a wall that said BILL POSTERS WILL BE PROSECUTED.
What I want to know is, why are they so sure Bill Posters isn't innocent of whatever he's being accused of?

I wish a box of pizza lasted as long as a bag of baby carrots.

And on that note♫, have a great week everybody! Stay cool and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.
Meanwhile, I'm going to try and find where Bubblehead has hidden the Belgosian Dark Chocolate this time!😉—wd.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JUNE 4-10, 2017

JUNE 12 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE SUPREME COURT DECLARING INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE LEGAL.

JUNE 14 MARKS THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE FIRST TIME A U.S. PRESIDENT EVER SPOKE ON THE RADIO.

WHETHER OR NOT IT’S STILL OFFICIAL, JUNE 14 MARKS THE 30TH WEDDING “ANNIVERSARY” OF PETER PARKER TO MARY JANE WATSON.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*A diplomatic crisis has arisen in Qatar as several countries have suspended communications and ordered their people out of Qatar.
*Did North Korea’s latest “missile test” involve anti-ship missiles???
*China, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines all promised to reduce their plastic water pollution at a recent United Nations’ Oceanic conference.
*The chargé d'affaires (person who runs an embassy when the diplomat isn’t present) for the United States embassy in Beijing, China has resigned over President Trump pulling America out of the Paris Climate Accords.
*After already reporting their original findings, astronomers have confirmed the existence of yet another moon orbiting Jupiter.
*Skeletal remains of Homo Sapiens have been found in Morocco dating back even earlier than previously established specimens.

FROM ENGLAND...
*An unprovoked attack against pedestrians June 3 has left 7 dead and more injured. Whether they're actually guilty or not, ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack, but authorities do have suspects in custody.
*Theresa May is still Prime Minister of Great Britain after the recent "Snap Election", but her Conservative Party is no longer the majority in Parliament.
*Ariana Grande held a benefit concert for the survivors of the attack at her original London concert. Otherwise, the remainder of her current European tour remains suspended.
*Despite recent terrorist attacks, May has stated Great Britain will proceed with leaving the European Union.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs, including the recent use of one outside a Baghdad ice cream parlor, are still the terrorists’ primary weapon of choice.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The 7 innocent victims of the unprovoked attack against pedestrians in London, England June 3.
*Actor Roger Smith (77 Sunset Strip, Mister Roberts) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Television producer Marilyn Hall (A Woman Called Golda) has passed away.
*Actor Washington Sixolo (Shaka Zulu, Ernest Goes To Africa) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Glenne Headly (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mister Holland’s Opus, Warren Beatty’s version of Dick Tracy) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Adam West (the 1960s Batman, Family Guy, The Outlaws IS Coming) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Sam Panopoulos, inventor of the Hawaiian style Pizza, has passed away.
*Actor Peter Sallis (Wallace of Wallace and Grommit, Last of the Summer Wine) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*Christopher Fray is President Trump’s new nominee to head the FBI.
*As reported last week, if President Trump doesn’t want to participate in the Paris Climate Accords, that doesn’t mean the rest of America feels the same way. Hawaii has just enacted anti-pollution measures in hopes of preventing rising sea levels, which the state will also chart. (There are 2 links in this item.)
*Given recent events in London, Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged President Trump to reconsider budget cuts to anti-terrorist programs.
*OPINION: How can you represent the President when the President contradicts you???
*How low can President Trump's approval rating sink???
PRESIDENT TRUMP VERSUS JAMES COMEY???
*James Comey testified Thursday before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing.
*The event took over 3 hours.
*President Donald Trump believes James Comey committed perjury during his testimony and offers to give his own "under oath," denying that he requested Comey to drop the Flynn investigation or demanded his allegiance. (There are 2 links in this item.)
*Although Comey's testimony was "interesting", apparently it alone is not enough to attempt impeaching the President. (There are 2 links in this item.)
*Yet, regards of Comey's testimony, Congressional Republicans apparently don't care.
MEANWHILE...

*The chargé d'affaires (person who runs an embassy when the diplomat isn’t present) for the United States embassy in Beijing, China has resigned over President Trump pulling America out of the Paris Climate Accords.
*The Republican controlled House of Representatives has passed a bill to end the Dodd-Frank Fiance Reform/Consumer Protection Act, but while the GOP also controls the Senate, the measure is expected to be defeated there.
*What might be on the new GOP's new Oversight Committee Chairman's agenda???
*Did Dan Scavino violate the Hatch Act???
*Are impeachment proceedings pending against President Trump anyway???
*OPINION: Is Donald Trump abusing his Presidential powers???
*OPINION: One man who has a valid reason to stand against President Trump's concept of "draining the swamp".
ELSEWHERE…
*Verizon is now closer to gaining ownership of Yahoo.
*Human remains have been found inside a Civil War era submarine.

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: JUNE 10, 2017

FUN FACT
Today we are introducing not one, but TWO brand new games!

HUH? NEW GAME!
A famous line from something is below. All you have to do is give us the proper quote. Ready?
“Now since you put me down, there’s been owls doing in my head.”

THE HIDDEN IMAGE>NEW GAME!
Within the picture below is a hidden object. Can you find it?

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the June 3, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
The items within each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Andover, Talladega} = While saying both are United States’ cities is acceptable, the answer we were looking for is that both are higher institutes of learning.
02. {Slovenly, neat} = These words are antonyms (opposites) of each other.

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, only there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?

TRUE OR FALSE: Human hair grows faster during the winter months.
Answer: FALSE! Human hair is scientifically proven to grow longer in summer/warmer months.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: ODDITIES (misc. jokes)

Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here!
Right now, we're in the annual transition period between Spring and Summer.

Most people consider Memorial Day the start of the new season, although that doesn't actually happen until the Summer solstice later this June.

But that is far from the only thing odd in this world, and no. I'm not about to hop on some soap box and start ranting about politics.
Yet, other odd things in this world do include...

♫Hmmm....♫

HUMMINGBIRDS
Cute little things, but why do they hum?
Did they forget the words to the song?

A man sitting in a coffee shop with no phone. No computer gizmo. He was just sitting there, drinking coffee.

Aquarius? No, dirt.

WHY???

Cells multiply by dividing!
So does this mean they are good or bad in math???

This world is about 71% water, so why do we call it Earth???

An ostrich egg needs to be boiled for over 2 hours to have a decent hard boiled egg.
WHY??? Wouldn't another live, baby ostrich be a lot better for the world than just one huge omelet???


And last, but certainly not least, this guy...
THE DUCKBILL PLATYPUS!
I mean, I seriously hate to pick on another living creature, but what we have here is a beaver with a duck's bill that's a mammal, yet lays eggs!
Make your own jokes about this one folks!

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

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 28-JUNE 3, 2017

THIS SEASON MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEATTLE MARINERS AND THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF FENWAY PARK IN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.
JUNE 4 MARKS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF STAR TREK 2: THE WRATH OF KHAN.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Is North Korea looking for a conflict with the United States???
*Leo Varadkar has been elected the new Taoiseach/Prime Minister of Ireland.
*Hassan Rouhani has won re-election as President of Iran.
*The Square won the Palme d’Or (Best Movie) at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
*While not very large, the existence of a new moon orbiting Jupiter has been confirmed.


THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*Bombs, including the recent use of one outside a Baghdad ice cream parlor, are still the terrorists’ primary weapon of choice.

😭PASSING PARADE…
*Actress Molly Peters (James Bond’s Thunderball) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has passed away.
*Musician Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band is no longer with us.
*Actor Robert Michael Morris (How I Met Your Mother, The Comeback) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Longtime Sports Illustrated contributor and author Frank Deford is no longer with us.
*Actress Lyn James (The Young Doctors) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Surfing icon Jack O’Neil, who created what we know today as the wet suit, has passed away.
*Comedic actor Roy Barraclough (Coronation Street) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*Is North Korea looking for a fight with the United States???
*Could President Trump be planning to reverse former President Obama’s progress in reestablishing diplomatic relations with Cuba???
*Is Donald Trump blocking selected users from his Twitter feeds??? And does his recent Twitter Typo actually have any significance??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Why does President Trump seem to want a feud with Germany???
*The Trump Administration is planning to allow Russian officials back into two houses on American soil ordered vacated during the Obama Administration because of spy activity.
*With President Trump withdrawing America from the Paris Climate Accords, Elon Musk has carried out his threat to quit being an adviser to the President, along with adviser and Disney CEO Bob Iger; and that is just the tip of the iceberg in regards to the potential consequences of Trump’s actions. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*But individual states may start doing what the President will not.
*Can Trump get the Supreme Court to reinstate his travel ban(s)???
MEANWHILE...

*What happened to the labor activists investigating how Ivanka Trump shoes are being made???
*Mike Dubke is no longer White House Communications Director.
*While President Trump worries about ongoing Russian probes, just how “vulnerable” are Jeff Sessions and son-in-law Jared Kushner??? And just how did Kushner fiance that skyscraper??? (There are 4 separate links in this item.)
*Trump’s response to the continued probes here.
*Do employees of retail businesses need parental/maternity leave???
*Why are nooses suddenly appearing around Washington, DC???
ELSEWHERE…

*It turns out that transgender students DO have bathroom rights, at least in Wisconsin.
*A success story to read.
*In case you missed it, 1000 Radio Shack locations are no longer open.
*Driver Takuma Sato won the 2017 Indianapolis 500 auto race.
*Professional golfer Tiger Woods faces “driving under the influence” charges.
*Even mascots have to mind their Ps and Qs!

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THE PUZZLE CORNER: JUNE 3, 2017

FUN FACT
No professional basketball player has yet to beat Wilt Chamberlain’s single game record of scoring 100 points, established in 1962.

COMMON BONDS
The items within each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Andover, Talladega}
02. {Slovenly, neat}

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question, only there are just two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?

TRUE OR FALSE: Human hair grows faster during the winter months.

We’ll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the May 27, 2017 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME
When did Decoration Day officially become Memorial Day?

While the term Memorial Day was first used in 1882, its use didn’t become popular and fully accepted until after World War 2. But Memorial Day did not become an official Federal holiday in the United States until 1967.

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you spell, using the letters in the word MEMORIAL?

A, aero, ail, aim, air, ale, alm, am, ammo, are, arm
Ear, elm, em (a printer's measure), era
I, ire
Lair, lea, leo, liar, lie, lime
Ma, mail, male, mar, mar, me, meal, mil (wire thickness), mile, mime, mire, mole, moral, morale, more
Oar, oil, oiler, ole, or, ore
Rail, ram, real, realm, ream, rile, rim

More than the 51 listed above might be possible.