Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor In Chief: Benny Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor In Chief: Benny Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
August 26th, 2005
In Today's Edition
Well, they say all good things must come to an end and so ends the vacation of our illustrious editor. While it was a pleasure filling in for you, we sure are glad you are coming back. We have truly missed your wit and humor and especially your talent with those photos. Thank you for all the hard work you do day in and day out. After having "walked a mile in your shoes", I can really appreciate what a monumental contribution you make to enrich our lives daily. Welcome back!
Stephanie, continue to get well. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
well-wishers may visit or call her at (626) 480-4464.
Born on August 26th
Bob Cowsill - 26 August, 1949
Macaulay Culkin - 26 August, 1980
Noah Bastian - 26 August, 1979
Shirley Manson - 26 August, 1966
Lead singer of Garbage.
Thalia - 26 August, 1971
Alanah Aquino
Today's useless fact - What's the best way to clean a keyboard?
Even the most meticulous of web surfers drops the occasional crumb or two on their
keyboard, but luckily there is help available for cleaning those sticky, gray characters. PCWorld offers a step-by-step guide to de-griming your computer keyboard.
1. Gather your supplies. There are commercial kits available, but a can of compressed air, a lint-free cloth or wipes, mild dishwashing liquid, and a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush are all you really need for a basic cleaning.
2. After turning off your computer and unplugging your keyboard, gently shake the keyboard upside down over some newspaper to dislodge loose crumbs and particles.
3. Use the can of compressed air to blow a stream of air between the keys. Repeat Step 2.
4. Dampen a lint-free cloth with a diluted solution of dishwashing liquid and water to wipe down the keys.
5. Use the vacuum cleaner brush attachment to suck away any remaining dirt or debris.
If you have a membrane-type keyboard (it doesn't have a spring under each key) and the keys are truly grungy, you can remove the keys with a small screwdriver and use cotton swabs and 90% isopropyl alcohol to get it sparkling clean. If you are still feeling industrious, next you can tackle cleaning your mouse.
Of course, if cleaning your keyboard seems a truly undesirable task, you can always buy a new one for around $20.
Quote of the Day:
"Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting."
-- Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco, The Fir and the Palm
That's all for the week. Have a safe and pleasant weekend.
The following is what appeared in Thursday's edition:
In Today's Edition
Our illustrious, hard-working editor is taking a well-deserved vacation. We will try to fill in for him and suffer the abuse and humiliation that he feels he gets! Benny, while you are gone, we will try not to run the Tribune into the ground. Have fun and hurry back.
Well, 4 down and 1 to go! Countdown time! This substitute forgot how to count!
Stephanie ruth is continuing her recovery at kaiser hospital. We hope to see you home really soon!
Continue to get well!
well-wishers may visit or call her at (626) 480-4464.
Born on August 25th
Albert Belle - 25 August, 1966Ally Walker - 25 August, 1961Anne Archer - 25 August, 1947Billy Ray Cyrus - 25 August, 1961Claudia Schiffer - 25 August, 1970Elvis Costello - 25 August, 1955Gene Simmons - 25 August, 1949Jo Dee Messina - 25 August, 1970Kel Mitchell - 25 August, 1978Martin Amis - 25 August, 1949Monty Hall - 25 August, 1923Nick Humphrey - 25 August, 1982Regis Philbin - 25 August, 1933Robert Horry - 25 August, 1970Sean Connery - 25 August, 1930Tim Burton - 25 August, 1958Vivian Campbell - 25 August, 1962
Today's useless fact - Why don't planes get hit by lightning in thunder storms?
We went to the
Air Travel category to answer your question. Airplanes flying through thunderstorms are often struck by lightning. During the '80s a NASA F-106B jet was purposefully flown into 1,400 thunderstorms and was struck by lightning over 700 times.
Most commercial flights avoid the turbulent center of thunderstorms by flying over or around them. Perhaps more importantly, all commercial airplanes are outfitted with protective equipment. The shells of airplanes are generally made of either aluminum (an excellent conductor of electricity) or composite that contains conductive fibers so if the plane is struck, the lightning travels along the exterior of the plane then out into the open air. Sensitive electrical equipment is shielded with surge protectors and grounding devices. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tests every crucial piece of flying and landing equipment against lightning.
On average every airplane in the United States is struck by lightning at least once a year. Lightning strikes have been implicated in only a handful of crashes worldwide. Lightning hasn't caused a U.S. airliner crash in about 40 years. Airplanes often trigger lightning strikes when flying through a heavily charged cloud. When this happens, the lightning actually originates at the airplane and extends away in opposite directions.
Samson, beware......Delilah is on the loose!
Incredible what they can do with an eggshell and a laser beam.
REMEMBER -
THIS IS DONE FROM AN EGG SHELL
Amazingly Incredible
"A true friend is someone who thinks
you are a good egg
even though he knows
you are slightly cracked."
Quote of the Day:
Nothing will work unless you do.
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Wednesday's edition:
In Today's Edition
Our illustrious, hard-working editor is taking a well-deserved vacation. We will try to fill in for him and suffer the abuse and humiliation that he feels he gets! Benny, while you are gone, we will try not to run the Tribune into the ground. Have fun and hurry back.
Well, 2 down and 3 to go! Countdown time!
A special get-well message goes out to stephanie ruth who has been in kaiser hospital, baldwin park off and on since the beginning of august.
well-wishers may visit or call her at (626) 480-4464.
stephanie, we hope you are up and about really soon!
Born on August 24th
Irma Lozano born on August 24, 1943
Jean Michel Jarre born on August 24, 1948
Joe Regalbuto born on August 24, 1949
Wanda Shirk born on August 24, 1949
Marion Bloem born on August 24, 1952
Stephen Fry born on August 24, 1957
Steve Guttenberg born on August 24, 1958
Cal Ripken Jr. born on August 24, 1960
Jared Harris born on August 24, 1961
Craig Kilborn born on August 24, 1962
Marlee Matlin born on August 24, 1965
Reggie Miller born on August 24, 1965
Tim Salmon born on August 24, 1968
David Chappelle born on August 24, 1973
Denilson born on August 24, 1977
Chad Michael Murray born on August 24, 1981
A Rare Farmer Sighting In Vallejo, California!
Some people just have the green thumbs. Great garden, Barbara!
The next time someone says "Sounds great, but I don't have TIME."Simply ask if they would like to change that. Michael S Clouse
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition:
In Today's Edition
Our illustrious, hard-working editor is taking a well-deserved vacation. We will try to fill in for him and suffer the abuse and humiliation that he feels he gets! Benny, while you are gone, we will try not to run the Tribune into the ground. Have fun and hurry back.
Born on August 23rd
Barbara Eden - 23 August, 1930
Gene Kelly - 23 August, 1912
Jay Mohr - 23 August, 1970
Jonathan King - 23 August, 1967
Julian Casablancas - 23 August, 1978
SingerKeith Moon - 23 August, 1947
Kobe Bryant - 23 August, 1978
Basketball PlayerNicole Bobek - 23 August, 1958
Richard Neville - 23 August, 1979
Rick Springfield - 23 August, 1949
Ritchie Neville - 23 August, 1979
SingerRiver Phoenix - 23 August, 1970
ActorRonny Martin - 23 August, 1975
Scott Caan - 23 August, 1976
Shelley Long - 23 August, 1949
An Open Letter To All:Hi,
I shall seek and find you.
I shall take you to bed and have my way with you.
I will make you ache, shake, and sweat until you moan and groan.
I will make you beg for mercy, beg me to stop.
I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I finish with you. And you will be weak for days.
All my love,
The Flu
Now get your mind out of the gutter and go get your flu shot this fall. (AS If I could get one)
Today's useless fact - What actor has appeared in the most movies? I heard it was Gene Hackman.
To find your answer, we headed straight to the
Filmmaking category. First, we looked up Gene Hackman in the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), to see if your suspicion was correct. This venerable actor has completed 73 films (not including TV movies) plus one currently in post-production and two uncredited film appearances. That's a respectable number, but it didn't sound record-breaking.
If you're looking for the actor who had the most leading roles in films, Guinness World Records lists John Wayne as tops. The Duke was the leading man in 142 movies.
However, film roles can take many forms, and a voice may be just as important as a face on the screen. The man behind Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig had more movie actor credits to his name than anyone. Mel Blanc performed in 709 films, not including over 100 TV movies and video productions. He also had 81 uncredited voice parts in films.
Of course, these stats only focus on American and European movies. There's a great, big world of filmmaking out there, and India's Bollywood film industry is the most productive on the planet. India made a record of 948 movies in just one year, 1990, and Indian actors regularly make more movies than Hollywood actors.
Right behind Mel Blanc on the IMDB's list of most prolific actors is Adoor Bhasi. Before his death in 1990, Bhasi was featured in 549 films. It's possible that other Indian film actors have been in upwards of 1,000 films, and with Bollywood production steaming along, Bhasi's ranking may be easily surpassed.
And now a blast from the past:
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Monday's edition:
In Today's Edition
Our illustrious, hard-working editor is taking a well-deserved vacation. We will try to fill in for him and suffer the abuse and humiliation that he feels he gets! Benny, while you are gone, we will try not to run the Tribune into the ground. Have fun and hurry back.
Welcome the newest addition to the family!
Shawn Jakob Aquino
Congratulations to the proud parents, Erika and Dylan Aquino, grandparents and extended family!
Born on August 22nd
Actress Valerie Harper is 65.
Actress Cindy Williams (Laverne & Shirley) is 58.
Singer Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears is 44.
Drummer Debbi Peterson of the Bangles is 44.
Guitarist Gary Lee Connor of Screaming Trees is 43.
Singer Tori Amos is 42.
Country singer Mila Mason is 42.
Keyboardist James DeBarge of DeBarge is 42.
Rapper GZA (Wu-Tang Clan) is 39.
Drummer Paul Doucette of matchbox twenty is 33.
Rapper Beenie Man is 32.
Singer Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys is 32.
Actress Jenna Leigh Green (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) is 31.
Guitarist Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan is 27.
Cruise Ship Diary (For those of you who are contemplating a cruise)
DEAR DIARY ... DAY ONE
I am all packed and ready to get on the cruise ship. I've packed all my pretty dresses and make-up. I'm really excited.
DEAR DIARY .. DAY TWO
We spent the entire day at sea. It was beautiful and we saw some whales and dolphins. What a wonderful vacation this has started to be. I met the Captain today and he seems like a very nice man.DEAR DIARY . DAY THREE
I spent some time in the pool today. I also did some shuffle boarding and hit some golf balls off the deck. The Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. I felt honored and we had a wonderful time. He is a very attractive and attentive gentleman.DEAR DIARY ... DAY FOUR
Went to the ship's casino ... did OK, won about $80. The Captain invited me to have dinner with him in his state room. We had a luxurious meal complete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night but I declined. I told him there was no way I could be unfaithful to my husband.
DEAR DIARY ... DAY FIVE
Went back to the pool today and got a little sunburned. I decided to go to the piano bar and spend the rest of the day inside. The Captain saw me and bought me a couple of drinks. He really is a charming gentleman. He again asked me to visit him for the night and again I declined. He told me that if I didn't let him have his way with me he would sink the ship. I was appalled.
DEAR DIARY . DAY SIX
I saved 1600 lives today .... twice!!!!
Today's useless fact - What are contact lenses made of?
After checking the links in the Lukol Contact Lenses category, we could answer your question with just one word, à la "The Graduate". That word would be "plastics." Contact lenses are made of thin, clear, curved plastics, specifically polymers.
In the 1960s, the first contact lenses that became commonly available were made of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). PMMA is used in Plexiglas and Lucite and for things like aquariums and hockey rink barriers. It's even found in latex paints. PMMA lenses are hard, rigid, and not very comfortable. These lenses don't allow oxygen to pass directly to the cornea, which can be detrimental to the eye. Hard lenses are not very popular anymore.
In 1971, the first soft contact lenses were introduced commercially in the United States. These were also made of a polymer, but this time it was a polyacrylamide, which contains nitrogen. This polymer dissolves in water, and it's similar to polymers used to make acrylic fibers for fabric. Crosslinked polyacrylamide actually absorbs water, so it's a good material for contact lenses. Anywhere from 38% to 79% of a soft contact lens is water, and the water keeps the lens soft and flexible. Over 75% of contact lens wearers in the U.S. use soft lenses.
In 1979, the first rigid gas-permeable lenses (also known as RGPs) hit the market. These lenses combine PMMA with silicone and fluoropolymers so oxygen can pass directly through the lens to the eye. This makes the lens more comfortable for the wearer. Plus, the rigidity of RGPs can make vision crisper, and RGPs are better suited to correcting astigmatism and bifocal needs.
This really is hard, grueling work......Benny I don't know how you do it day in and day out. I take my hats off to you!
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
