Briefly. (It didn’t run out that way…) And for those of you who look for this post at 5AM, yes, sometimes I post by 5AM. Sometimes, 6AM, 7AM, 8AM 9AM, usually not after 9AM. My point is, I’m not on the clock, so relax!
Last night I yanked a couple of nose hairs out just to see if it hurt. Judging by how fast my wife woke up screaming… I’m guessing quite a bit!
Trivia #1: Who is Johanfran Garcia and what is his nickname?
Trivia #2: In the movie Moneyball, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) comes in one morning and sells the farm. Immediately after trading Carlos Pena, Billy eats what? – A Devil Dog, a pretzel, the remains off a breakfast sandwich, a Danish, a Dunkin Munchkin, a Twinkie
Trivia #3: In ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’, what heavy metal band is on the T-shirt worn by Beavis? – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest
Be sure to tune in tomorrow for the last edition of College Gameday featuring Lee Corso, who is retiring. When you have 7 minutes, I recommend watching the following tribute to Corso. It is always healthy to get a little misty-eyed first thing in the morning.
On this date: August 29, 708, Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708)
August 29, 1708, Raid in Haverhill, Massachusetts by French, Algonquin, and Abenaki forces kill or capture 40 people
August 29, 1862, Battle of Aspromonte; Italian royal forces defeat rebels in southern Italy, taking its leader Guiseppe Garibaldi prisoner
August 29, 1885, Boxing’s 1st heavyweight title fight with 3-oz gloves & 3-minute rounds fought between American boxers John L. Sullivan & Dominick McCaffrey in Cincinnati, Ohio
August 29, 1958, Cliff Richard and the Drifters release their debut single “Move It,” credited as the first British rock ‘n’ roll song
August 29, 1997, Netflix is founded by Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings in Scotts Valley, California, as an online DVD rental business
August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina makes its second and third landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, devastating much of the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, killing more than 1,836 people and causing over $115 billion in damage
August 29, 2013, Actor Gary Sinise is named an honorary Marine by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (Can you say; “Leuitenant Dan!?”)
Curious, I did a little more research into the aforementioned “raid on Haverhill.” – The Raid on Haverhill was a military engagement that took place on August 29, 1708, during Queen Anne’s War. French, Alonquin and Abenaki warriors under the command of Jean-Baptiste Hertel de Rouville descended on Haverhill, then a small frontier community in the Providence of Massachusetts Bay. In the surprise attack, 16 people were killed and another 14 to 24 were taken captive. A rapid militia muster gave chase, and in a skirmish later in the day, nine of the French and Indian party were killed and some of their prisoners escaped. Haverhill was not the original target of the raiders. Expecting a larger Indian contingent, French authorities planned to engage in a series of raids on the communities of the Piscataqua River. However, the unwillingness of some Indian tribes to participate in the expedition forced the French to reduce the scope of the operation and choose an easier target.
So there…
Apparently, there is another sequel to the Bourne movie series coming out and it will star a former New England Patriot. It will be called the Bourne Delinquency.
Go away: Micah Parsons (I really can’t believe Dallas traded this guy. As much history and tradition that the Cowboys have, this has to be one of the worst moves they’ve made, ever.)
OK, so the Red Sox are fun to watch. Please, please, no late-season swoon, please.
I don’t know about you Patriots’ fans out there, but I’m rooting for the University of North Carolina and new head coach Bill Belichick. In what appears to be a natural setting for Bill, the Tarheels open next Monday Night.
Buckle-up! College football beings for real this weekend!
Go Irish!
I hate it when I see an old person and then realize we went to school together.
Article I’ll skip: LeBron James Swings into a New Passion for Golf
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Trey Wright was over the moon for his new girlfriend, a cheerleader he’d been dating going into summer break from school. But after an apparent fight, she allegedly set him up to die, then visited the hospital before his family knew what happened. Gianna Kistenmacher, 17, is being charged as an adult after authorities say she brought Devan Raper, 19, to Wright’s location, knowing he was armed, angry and allegedly willing to shoot. In all, there are seven teens who are either over 18 or being charged as adults – plus another two juveniles, who are all accused of playing a role in the setup and shooting.
Good news: Sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable – but it doesn’t have to be a diet disaster. Though fast food has long been associated with gaining weight, a nutritionist said that you can eat select McDonald’s meals without packing on lots of pounds. The key is moderation and focusing on protein – and these “diet-friendly” options shouldn’t be consumed every day. (Editor’s note: “Sometimes the drive-thru is unavoidable”? That’s wrong right there, folks. Keep driving!
“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
Trivia #1 answer: Trivia #1: Who is Johanfran Garcia and what is his nickname? – Last week, we gave you Jhostynxon Garcia, “The Password.” Johanfran is J’s brother, who plays for Single A Greenville (Red Sox). His nickname is “The Username” (can’t make that shit up!)
Trivia #2 answer: In the movie Moneyball, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) comes in one morning and sells the farm. Immediately after trading Carlos Pena, Billy eats what? – A Devil Dog, a pretzel, the remains off a breakfast sandwich, a Danish, a Dunkin Munchkin, a Twinkie – Billy consumes a Twinkie (2 bites!)
Trivia #3 answer: In ‘Beavis & Butt-Head’, what heavy metal band is on the T-shirt worn by Beavis? – Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest – Metallica (AC/DC is on Butthead’s T-shirt)
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Lemon Juice Day!
Not to brag but I was alive when you could slam the phone down to hang up on someone. It was spectacular!
“C’mon pretty baby let’s a move it and a-groove it
Well shake oh baby, shake oh honey, please don’t lose it
The rhythm that gets into your heart and soul
Well, let me tell you baby, it’s called rock ‘n’ roll”
Cliff Richard and the Drifters (Move it) – Rock ‘n Roll, baby!
This one’s for Beavis!
Ed's Head On Friday 