Friday, November 9, 2018

News for Week Ending Friday, Nov 9, 2018


1.   In Michigan, Oakland County is now hiring snow plow drivers, but says the positions will be part-time.  ***  However, they did not give a reason for that optimism.

2.   A house in Fresno, California suffered major fire damage after the owner tried to kill black widow spiders with a blowtorch.  ***   Actually, the guy was too smart to try to burn the spiders--he just set his house on fire so the fire hoses would drown them.

3.   Delta Airlines has apologized to a man who had to sit in a feces-splattered seat that had not been cleaned.  ***  An airline spokesman explained that the previous flight was a little rough, and some passengers did not have their bowels in the upright and locked position.

4.   Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams recently revealed her struggle with depression.   ***   I don’t know what kind of parent Destiny is, but some folks just need to be a little more supportive of their kids.

5.   After the turmoil of his confirmation process, new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will not participate in the tradition of walking down the marble steps of the Supreme Court Building following his investiture because of concerns for his safety.  ***  Maybe they could install a handrail?

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