1. Ford is recalling 1.4 million vehicles
because the steering wheel might fall off. *** A company spokesman admitted it could be
dangerous, but pointed out that it would leave both hands free for texting.
2. Today is March 15th, sometimes
referred to as the “Ides of March.” *** I’d rather be in a warmer climate…I’d be
happier if it would stop snowing…I’d wash the car if it wasn’t so cold…
3. After four months of legal wrangling, a
California court has decided that Charles Manson’s body will be given to his
grandson, and now people want to know what he’s going to do with it.
*** Hint: Watch for a vehicle in
the carpool lane that has a somewhat rigid passenger with a swastika on his
forehead.
4. Costco is offering its customers a
“doomsday package” that has enough freeze-dried food to feed a family of 4 for
a year. ***
So, if Armageddon happens, the surviving civilization will be comprised
entirely of bargain hunters.
5. Toy’s ‘R’ Us may be closing all its
stores, and industry experts say that would really hurt sales of two iconic
toys: Legos and Barbie Dolls. *** Otherwise known as “Bricks and Tricks.”
6. On this date in history: Mar 16, 1970 – The “New English Bible” is published.
*** Apparently now both
Testaments are New.
7. On this date in history: Mar 15, 1729 – Sister St. Stanislas Hachard, the first U.S.
nun, takes her vows in New Orleans.
*** She was then
issued her official habit, rosary beads and ruler.
8. On this date in history: Mar 14, 1794 – Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin. *** It was much more
successful than his earlier invention, cotton vodka.
9. On this date in history: Mar 13, 1913 – The Kansas legislature approves censorship of motion
pictures. *** They were especially offended by one example of mid-west
pornography, “Fifty Shades of Wheat.”
10.
On this date in history: Mar 12, 1951 – Baseball
Commissioner Happy Chandler is voted out of office. *** The next day he applied for a name change.
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