THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 16, 2022

😎FUN FACT

When Mego Toys produced the original Star Trek action figures in the 1970s, the reptilian Gorn were colored brown instead of green and used the Lizard’s head mold from their Marvel Comics action figure line.

REBUS

Something familiar is represented in the image below. Do you know what it is?

MILL1ON

THE LETTER SHUFFLE

How many new words can you form out of the letters in 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 9, 2022 Puzzle Corner.

RHYME TIME⌛

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

Basement Resident? = Cellar Dweller.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?

Carpentry criminal? = Wood shoplifter. (Woodshop, shoplifter)

SUNDAY FUNNIES: TIME ON MY PAWS—NO TIME FOR HUMANS?

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!

Now one thing I've had plenty of chances to study is Human Beings.

Yes, you folks.

After all, you don't think I'm sitting on that window sill sleeping EVERY time you see me, do you?😼

One thing I have figured out is that a lot of you don't seem to like going to work every day.

Having never had a job outside the house in all of my nine lives to date, I don't know whether or not that's good or bad, let alone justified.

I do know that somebody has to go out and earn my cat food and kitty litter because even if it was safe for me to go buy them myself, no store I'm aware of accepts dead mice as currency or will trade old litter for unused.

ANYWAY, I'm a pretty observant cat, and here's a few things I've noticed about Humans and their work weeks...

Despite what any calendar says, the average week seems to go Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, *BLINK*, Monday...

Maybe it would help if you folks renamed some of the days.

After Monday and Tuesday, the rest of the average week is WTF.

Some people hope their employers will start using the better European models of Employer-Employee relations because there are countries where employers really value their workers.

Then again there are other countries that... well, you're better off elsewhere.

But my point is that nowhere in this world will you find a place with 364 days of paid vacation each year and have to come into work for that one remaining day.

Of course I'm sure if a situation like that did exist, someone would already be trying to figure out how to call in sick that lone day so they could start their vacation all again the next day.😲

One worker to another: “What are your plans for the weekend?”

“I have no idea because I'm just trying to make it till five.”⌚

I can tell you from first paw experience that watching any clock does not make it or time go any faster.

I've stared at plenty of clocks with no luck as it is.

Why are Saturday and Sunday so strong?

The rest of the days are week days.

Then again, no wonder everyone complains about work days versus weekends.

Work days out number weekends 5-2!

And that's not counting whatever you do around the house when you're not at your job.

So on that note♫, I'm out of time and space for today.
Next weekend the Easter Bunny🐰 will be here for his annual guest hosting appearance and then Koda Canine returns the Sunday after that.

Take care.

STAY SAFE!😷

Have a good week and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—PDK.

Don't blink or you'll risk missing it!😼

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 3-9, 2022

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

APRIL 9 IS VIMY RIDGE DAY IN CANADA

AND THE DAY OF VALOR IN THE PHILIPPINES.

APRIL 12 IS THE 145TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE CATCHER’S MASK BECOMING OFFICIAL BASEBALL⚾ EQUIPMENT.

APRIL 13 IS INTERNATIONAL PLANT🌲🎋 APPRECIATION DAY.

APRIL 14 IS DOLPHIN🐬 DAY.

APRIL 15 IS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF JACKIE ROBINSON

BREAKING MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S COLOR BARRIER.

FOR THOSE OBSERVING, PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN APRIL 15.

FOR THOSE OBSERVING, APRIL 15 IS ALSO GOOD FRIDAY.

APRIL 15 IS WORLD ART APPRECIATION DAY.

APRIL 17 IS EASTER SUNDAY.

APRIL 17 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF

LOONEY TUNES’ DAFFY DUCK DEBUTING IN PORKY’S DUCK HUNT.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Thankfully the vaccination battles continue too.

*The state of the world, as of April 9, 2022.

*Could North versus South Korea be next???

*Another possible treatment to fight breast cancer.

*Confirmation of another exoplanet.

*♫When Jupiter aligns with Mars Neptune.♫

*The existence of another galaxy has been confirmed.

*Sadly, April 14 marks the 110th anniversary of when the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank at sea; but this did lead to better maritime safety regulations and equipment.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*Among other things, is the Russian Army leaving its DEAD behind???😮

*Should Putin be tried for war crimes???

*Russia’s current losses/status. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Profit, but at what cost???

*Who destroyed the hospitals???

*Lies versus the truth.

*There are no Russian representatives on the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, for now.

*Despite the war, the Ukraine is still willing to talk peace if possible.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*Is Earth reversing its magnetic polarity???

*Trying to save the Amazon.

*April 13 is International Plant Appreciation Day, the prelude to Earth🌎 Day.

*April 14 is Dolphin🐬 Day.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

*Actress Estelle Harris (numerous credits over a long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Guitarist Joe Messina 🎸(The Funk Brothers and other acts) is no longer with us.

*Actress Jennifer Wilson (Coronation Street, Spring and Port Wine, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Actor (Bye Bye Birdie, more) Singer (♫Wild One♫, more) Bobby Rydell has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Kathryn Hays (numerous credits over a long career) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Actor Nehemiah Persoff (numerous credits over a very long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Actress Rae Allen (numerous credits over a very long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Dwayne Haskins of the Pittsburgh Steelers🏈 has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former “President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating
families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*Republican controlled states are suing to prevent letting asylum seekers in America.

*Texas’ “Governor” wanted to kidnap immigrants??? 😲

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Was Trump’s official records keeper intentionally “kept out of the loop”???

*Is former “President” Trump hiding Federal documents he shouldn’t have at Mar-A-Lago???

*How long will the Trump Big Lie Charade last???

*Ivanka Trump questioned.

*The Big Lie supporters are suddenly pro-AMISH???

*Why is the Justice Department not helping???

*"Congressional Representative" Marjorie Taylor Greene's 2022 re-election campaign is still in doubt following her participation in the attempted coup January 6, 2021.

POLITICALLY…

*President Biden suggests Vladimir Putin should be tried for war crimes.

*Should America declare Russia “the winner”??? Some Rich/Republicans think so.

*The Press Secretary Strikes Back.

*The pipes get to continue, for now.

*What IS going on with the Supreme Court???

*Back on the job, despite being Democrats.

*The situation with “Post Master General” Louis Dejoy is getting worse.

*Does anyone remember what gifts Trump and Pence received between 2017 and 2021 while in office???

*The latest from the White House.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*KETANJI BROWN JACKSON IS IN! But what will she be facing on the bench??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Suggestion: If you’re being detained...

*Bad management today.

*Does Target know the difference between Boys and Girls clothing???

*One “Legislator” in Kansas thinks the pay gap between genders is because “Women don’t work as hard as men.” 😱

*Fired in Ohio.

*Kentucky’s Governor canceled the state’s pending Trans-Athlete Ban.

*Yet Alabama says all Transgender students/minors must be outed to their parents, and they can no longer receive any medical assistance to “transition”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*If “Law makers” have their way, it may soon be illegal to perform an abortion in Oklahoma. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Abortions are still legal in Nebraska, at least for now.

*Yet abortions will remain legal in Colorado, regardless of their status elsewhere.

*Idaho won't be following Texas' "policies" on abortion, at least for now.

*Opinion: Apparently he didn’t practice what he campaigned for.

*Even back then… 

*April 15 is the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball⚾ by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Former Taliban leader Osama Bin Laden met his fate under President Barrack Obama's Administration, NOT Trump's.

*Despite his claims, NOT a top college graduate.

*Is Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay Law” based on misinformation???

*IT'S OFFICIAL! There were only 9/NINE cases of voter fraud in Arizona during the 2020 Presidential Election!

*How come all the actual voter fraud seems to have been committed by Republicans???

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Opinion: If the 2022 Mid-Term Elections were held today…???

*Democrats could win big this fall because of...CANNABIS??? 

*Arguing over electric powered postal vehicles, the Republicans suddenly care about the environment???😕

*“Congresswoman” Marjorie Taylor Greene on guns and jokes. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*These Congress members don’t think Russia should be investigated for war crimes. WHY? It'd be either NATO and/or the United Nations conducting the proceedings.

*Mitch McConnell speaks, on some things.

*Opinion: Diabetics DESERVE high priced insulin???

*Opinion: Who’s grooming who???

*Michigan’s Congressional Representative Fred Upton has announced his impending retirement.

*Ohio’s Congressional Representative Bob Gibbs has abruptly quit.

THE IMPENDING SUPREME COURT NOMINATION…

*Survey says: Americans HATE the Republican’s Supreme Court nominee “screening” process.

*The committee couldn’t (wouldn’t?) decide, so it goes to the FULL Senate to see if Ketanji Brown Jackson will become the next Supreme Court Justice. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*But now Republicans are claiming Ketanji Brown Jackson is against the Declaration of Independence!😵

*And if that doesn’t prevent Jackson becoming a Justice, will QANON???

*Yet it all came down to the April 7 vote and… SHE’S IN! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*But what will she be facing on the bench???

*Yet is the “process” broken???

*And what about the disrespect displayed during the proceedings???

ELSEWHERE…

*Income Tax forms for United States Citizens need to be filed by April 18th.

*Did they REALLY get into the Secret Service???😲 And what happens now??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It should come as no surprise that Trump is endorsing Sarah Palin and Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned after his Federal conviction. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Burger King is trying…Peanut Butter??? 😕

*It might be all Burger King can afford if they lose a pending lawsuit!

*The Exclusive Company will no longer be exclusive or anything else.

*April 15 is the 205th anniversary of the first school for the deaf opening in Hartford, Connecticut.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Another possible treatment to fight breast cancer.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 9, 2022

😎FUN FACT

You never want to be downwind of anybody using manure based fertilizer!😉

RHYME TIME⌛

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

Basement Resident?

BEFORE AND AFTER

Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?

Carpentry criminal?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the April 2, 2022 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS

The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?

01. {Lois Lane, Della Street} = Both surnames are travel routes.

02. {♫Tommy♫ by The Who, ♫You Don't Mess Around With Jim♫ by Jim Croce} = Both title characters have the surname Walker.

TRIVIA TIME⌚

In 1967, what musical act sold the most records, at least in the United States?

THE MONKEES, beating both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones that year.

SUNDAY FUNNIES: A GLIMPSE AT MY LIFE, TO DATE

Hello Everyone! Koda Canine here!

Now I'll be the first to admit that I don’t know how to act my age because I’ve never been this old before.

After all, how many of you folks remember what your life was like at six months?

Anyway, my humans recently took me to get "fixed", but I'm still trying to figure out what was broken because before I went to the Vet I felt fine.

Coming back from the Vet I felt sleepy for awhile and then a little lighter after I woke up, but hopefully that isn't anything a good meal or three won't take care of.

But even though I'm still a young pup, I've already had an adventurous life so far.

I've defended my people and their/our home from plenty of stray squirrels and chipmunks.

None of those critters dare come near the house looking for a stray acorn from any of the oak trees around us.

SMILE! People will wonder what you've been up to. 😉

Yet I don't understand how come my people get to sit on the furniture and I don't?

That couch of theirs is a lot bigger and more comfortable than my dog bed!

I'm still scratching my head over this one.

During dinner the other night someone called my people.

Next thing I know, they're wanting me to bark into the phone.

I saw no reason not to, so I did.

When they hung up, the man said to the woman, "That takes care of that telemarketer."

Now what I want to know is what's a Tele and why do they need to be marked?😉

I know a lot of people who are tired of winter, but it sure beats complaining about how hot it is.

Right now if I was to write my autobiography, it'd be a short subject.

The Planter's Peanuts spokes mascot wrote his. It's entitled “My Life In A Nutshell.”

Some people claim every morning is the dawn of a new error.

Then I must be behind because I haven't heard those dreaded words "Bad Dog" once so far this month.

Then again, today's only the third of April, so who knows what the future holds?

Before I say goodbye for now, a friendly word of advice.

ALWAYS stay upwind of anyone using a manure based fertilizer!

So take care.

STAY SAFE!😷

And please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—KC.

Still looking for a Sunshine Band🌞 because it's been cloudy and rainy outside ALL DAY! 😞

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2022

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

APRIL 2 IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY.

APRIL 2 IS MALVINAS (VETERANS) DAY IN ARGENTINA.

APRIL 3 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF

LOONEY TUNES’ PETUNIA PIG’S DEBUT IN “PORKY’S ROMANCE”

APRIL 5 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOX TV NETWORK.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The state of the world, as of April 2, 2022.

*Russia’s been hacking Hungary???

*The human genome has been completely mapped.

*Sadly, April 14 marks the 110th anniversary of when the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank at sea; but this did lead to better maritime safety regulations and equipment.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*United States President Joseph Biden on Vladimir Putin: right or wrong???

*The Ukraine on the offensive.

*France’s Intelligence Supervisor resigned after admitting underestimating Putin’s goals, but someone in Russia is now short two helicopters. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It should come as no surprise Russia wants Trump as President of the US again.

*Meanwhile, Trump STILL wants political dirt on the Bidens from Putin! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is she or isn't she???

*Russia is arresting anti-war protesters.

*Opinion: Those who do not learn from history… 

*Fact checking the war this week.

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*How environmentally safe IS America???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Shirley Burkovich is no longer with us.

Actor Paul Herman (The Sopranos, Crazy Heart, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*TV director Marvin J. Chomsky (NUMEROUS credits) is no longer with us.

*The multi-talented Ernie Carroll (puppeteer, writer, comedian, radio/TV roles) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Country music singer C. W. McCall (♫Convoy♫, ♫Around the World with the Rubber Duck♫, more) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former “President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*Alabama ICE facility to close.

*Hoping to reduce the backlog…

*Where are the records???

*Is ICE lying???

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Reporters keep exposing the coup foundation for what it is: A BIG LIE!

*One judge believes Trump is guilty, but until a case is brought to trial…

*How involved was/is “Senator” Ted Cruz???

*Eight hours of phone calls are currently unaccounted for. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Another court ruling AGAINST Trump!

*Wisconsin Republicans aren’t cooperating.

*More evidence found AGAINST Trump!

*Guess what Trump lied about this time.

*What did former Vice President Mike Pence know and when did he know it???

POLITICALLY…

*President Biden on Vladimir Putin: right or wrong???

*Lynching is now officially a hate crime.

*Fixing Trump’s deficits.

*Tax the billionaires, and other 2023 Budget plans.

*The Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton have been fined for investigating Trump’s potential Russian ties during the 2016 election???

*A Judge won’t allow Republican voter gerrymandering in Florida, and has put the state on 10 years probation. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Those who do not learn from history… 

*Will people get to vote in Arkansas???

*Opinion: The current status of the Republican Party.

*Are the Republicans taking over Wisconsin, no matter what???

*Opinion: Are Republicans like Ted Cruz good for the Democratic Party???

*The latest from the White House.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*No diversity in California???

*Contempt charges continue until Alex Jones testifies.

*Opinion: Let’s treat the elderly RIGHT!

*They’ve finally been justifiably fired.

*Florida’s “Governor” versus Disney over Same Gender Rights.

*Birth control pills are being targeted too.

*Vaping = Tasering???

*The police were called over tardy students???

*Lynching is now officially a hate crime.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*The FDA and CDC have approved a second vaccine booster for people 50 and older. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The non-effective Ivermectin for everyone in Wisconsin if she wins. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Former “President” Trump on the Obama Administration’s Ukraine history.

*Marjorie Taylor Greene on bathrooms. ??? 😮

*Ivermectin does NOT fight COVID-19!

*Guess what Trump lied about this time.

*Fact checking Russia's invasion of the Ukraine this week.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Matt Gaetz wants to make Trump Speaker of the House!

*Oklahoma’s Congressional “Representative” Mark Wayne Mullin wants to ERASE all records of Trump’s first impeachment!

*Opinion: Yes, there are dishonest Democrats.

*Who’s telling the truth??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Can a former State Governor even run for Congress???

ELSEWHERE…

*No surprise. Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson are still PRO-Putin. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump still has at least one Republican's support.

*Opinion: Those who do not learn from history… 

*SHE took the photos, but Trump’s taking the profits!

*Oil pays, at least in Tenne$$ee.

*Tennessee is establishing a stricter residency requirement for state/local candidates, which would make a Trump supported one ineligible.

*HE’S now working for CBS News???

*The winners of the 2022/94th annual Oscars for the Best in movies are…

*Opinion: What Will Smith should have done.

*The “winners” of the 2022 Razzies for the Worst in movies are...

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Has Stephen Hawkins' paradox been resolved???

THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GRANTING US 4,071 PAGE VIEWS IN MARCH 2022.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: APRIL 2, 2022

😎FUN FACT

Because of all the cuts, splices, and remixes to get the song just right; allegedly members of the group Orleans referred to the master recording of ♫Still the One♫ as “Frankenstein”.

COMMON BONDS

The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?

01. {Lois Lane, Della Street}

02. {♫Tommy♫ by The Who, ♫You Don't Mess Around With Jim♫ by Jim Croce}

TRIVIA TIME⌚

In 1967, what musical act sold the most records, at least in the United States?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the March 26, 2022 Puzzle Corner.

BEFORE AND AFTER

Two separate items share at least one word, and so can be combined to create something new. Based upon the clue below, do you know what the new thing is?

Noon Time Recreation? = Lunch Break Dancing.

NUMBER PLEASE

Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.

How many dimples are on a regulation golf ball?

336.