Friday, March 15, 2019

News for Week Ending Friday, Mar 15, 2019


1.   In a possible mob war, Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali, the head of the Gambino crime family, was gunned down outside his Staten Island home by a gunman who reportedly shot him 10 times and then escaped in a blue pick-up truck.   ***   OMG, what is it with the mob these days? I mean, really – a pick-up truck?

2.   After four years of declining sales, Harley-Davidson is hoping to find success in the market for electric motorcycles.   ***   And all the Hell’s Angels bikers are getting their tattoos changed to read “Born to Raise Hell -- and Environmental Awareness.”

3.   Actress Elizabeth Olsen says she wants to keep her pubic life separate from her older sisters, 32 year old twins Ashley and Mary-Kate.   ***   However, she said she loves her two siblings and hopes to one day be able to tell them apart.

4.   Several rap stars testified before the Supreme Court to defend fellow rapper Jamal Knox, saying his angry lyrics about police are not a true threat of violence.  ***   They explained that some days it’s just so hard to find nice words that rhyme.

5.   Dale Massad, the 68 year old mayor of Port Richey, Florida, is facing new charges after firing a gun at two deputies who were serving him a warrant.  ***  Fortunately, the incident took place in the afternoon, so, under Florida law, he’s eligible for a reduced sentence as part of the early bird special.

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