Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor : A.B. Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
Founded : December 2000 Created By : Esther Aquino and Joseph Garcia
Editor : A.B. Aquino
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ESPERANZA AQUINO
October 20th, 2005
In Today's Edition
Due to my chronic "Trib Burnout", I'll be taking next week off.
My colleague and also former editor/publisher Neen, who also happens to be one of my favorite sisters, will be taking over the reins as she so masterfully did a couple of months ago. You are all in good hands.
Jeff Garcia is at the Brea Improv (714)482-0700 Thursday through Sunday. Tell him that I sent you.
Have a great weekend! Remember who loves you.
Born on October 20th
Actor William Christopher (M.A.S.H. ) is 73.
Musician Tom Petty is 55.
Actress Melanie Mayron (thirtysomething ) is 53.
Actor Viggo Mortensen is 47.
Drummer Jim Soni Sonefeld of Hootie and the Blowfish is 41.
Bassist Doug Eldridge of Oleander is 38.
Rapper Snoop Dogg is 34.
Actress Jennifer Nicole Freeman (My Wife and Kids ) is 20.
Capital Punishment
Mrs. Hunter was called to serve for jury duty, but asked to be excused because she didn't believe in capital punishment and didn't want her personal thoughts to prevent the trial from running its proper course. But the public defender liked her thoughtfulness and quiet calm, and tried to convince her that she was appropriate to serve on the jury.
"Madam," he explained, "this is not a murder trial! It's a simple civil lawsuit. A wife is bringing this case against her husband because he gambled away the $12,000 he had promised to use to remodel the kitchen for her birthday."
"Well, okay," agreed Mrs. Hunter, "I'll serve. I guess I could be wrong about capital punishment after all."
The Peanut Gallery - Class of 2005
Today's useless fact - How do car companies name their new models?
From the Accord to the Zephyr, car manufacturers have come up with some pretty interesting names for their models. But finding a compelling name for a new car requires ingenuity, intensive research, and a little luck. Here's what we learned from the links in the Autos category:
Some car companies hire a brand consulting firm to suggest model monikers. The consultants may come up with as many as 1,000 names, which they winnow down to a few to present to the client. Other times, the name is developed by employees of the car company. Sometimes, the code name for a model under development becomes the final name, as in the case of the Chrysler Crossfire. Over at Honda, a product planner came up with the name Insight for Honda's first hybrid vehicle.
At Chrysler Canada Ltd., all members of the team developing a new model take part in naming it. Other manufacturers use the results of focus groups and consumer research, which can indicate names car buyers feel more favorable toward. Car makers that want to emphasize the name of the make rather than the model (such as Lexus and BMW) may choose simple alphanumerics for names -- some combination of letters and numbers or just letters.
The Buzzword for October 20th
narcissism \NAR-suh-siz-um\ noun
What does it mean?
: excessive pride in oneself or one's appearance : egoism
How do you use it?
Coach Ellis expects team members to support each other and will not
tolerate narcissism even from the most talented players.
Are you a word wiz?
You'll have reason to be proud if you can answer today's quiz.
Where do you think the word "narcissism" comes from?
A. from a French word meaning "confidence"
B. from the Latin name for an important river in England
C. from the name of a beautiful character in Greek mythology
D. from the name of the Norse goddess of love
Answer:
"Narcissism" traces to the name "Narcissus" in Greek mythology.
According to the myth, Narcissus was a beautiful young man who attracted
many admirers but rejected them all. One day, he caught sight of his
reflection in a pool of water and became entranced. He was so captivated by
his own beauty that he could not tear himself away from the sight. He
stayed by the pool day after day and eventually wasted away. The gods
turned his body into a flower now known as the narcissus (or daffodil).
The story may have come from the ancient Greek superstition that it is
unlucky to see one's own reflection.
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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Lavendula Y
That's all for now. Have a super weekend.
The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.
Born on October 19th
Actor John Lithgow is 60.
Singer Jennifer Holliday is 45.
Singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd and the Monsters is 40.
Actor Jon Favreau is 39.
South Park co-creator Trey Parker is 36.
Comedian Chris Kattan is 35.
Singer Pras Michel of The Fugees is 33.
Actor Omar Gooding (Hangin' With Mr. Cooper) is 29.
Country singer Cyndi Thomson is 29.
Actor Benjamin Salisbury (The Nanny) is 25.
Gordon Langham
8000 Calories
On a joint military exercise an English soldier, an American solider,and a Russian soldier found themselves sharing a tent while on a military exercise and the conversation turned towards how well fed each of them was.
"In the Russian army we get 2000 calories of food a day" said the Russian.
"Well," said the Englishman, "in the British army we are given 4000 calories of food a day."
"That's nothing," said the American, "in the US army we get 8000 calories of food a day."
At this the Russian got very annoyed. "Nonsense," he said, "how could one man eat so much cabbage?"
Mexican Flat Screen TV
Today's useless fact - How much blood does the human body contain?
Blood is definitely a vital issue. Sure, we all have it, but it's hard to imagine how much (unless you're a heart surgeon). Let us give you some vital statistics.
The human body contains approximately 6 quarts (or 5.6 liters) of blood.
In one day, your blood travels nearly 12,000 miles.
Your heart beats around 35 million times per year.Your heart pumps a million barrels of blood during the average lifetime -- enough to fill three supertankers. Wow. That's a lot of mileage for six little quarts.
The Buzzword for October 19th
restrict \rih-STRIKT\ verb
What does it mean?
1 : to keep within bounds
2 : to place under limits as to use
How do you use it?
When he saw the delicious selection at the buffet, Gus knew that he
had to restrict himself to small portions of each item.
Are you a word wiz?
A correct response to today's quiz is restricted to one of the
words below. Which one do you think is a synonym of "restrict"?
A. promote
B. display
C. locate
D. confine
Answer:
Your word sense knows no bounds if you picked D. While "restrict"
suggests a restraining within a boundary (as in, "laws that restrict
freedom of the press"), "confine" implies severe restraint resulting in
cramping or hampering (such as in, "options confined by our modest
income"). Another synonym, "circumscribe," stresses a restriction on all sides
and by clearly defined boundaries (as in, for example, "the work of the
committee was carefully circumscribed"). And "limit" implies setting a
point or line (as in time, space, or speed) beyond which something
cannot or is not permitted to go (such as in, "visits are limited to 30
minutes").
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Tuesday's edition.
In Today's Edition
A 39-year-old woman in Arkansas has just given birth to their 16th child. What is this couple doing?
Today, she was kissing her husband and the family dog turned the garden hose on them. ~ Jay Leno
Born on October 18th
Singer-guitarist Chuck Berry is 79.
Actor Peter Boyle is 70.
Actor Joe Morton is 58.
Actress Pam Dawber is 54.
Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is 45.
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is 44.
Actress Erin Moran (Happy Days) is 44.
Actor Vincent Spano is 43.
Bassist Tim Cross of Sponge is 39.
Singer Nonchalant is 32.
Guitarist Peter Svensson of The Cardigans is 31.
Singer and American Idol contestant Josh Gracin is 25.
A Lesson in Life
A child came home from his first day at school.
His Mother asked: 'Well, what did you learn today?'
The kid replied: 'Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow'.
I found this old picture of Mom and Esther and I tried to restore it.
Click on the picture and let me know what you think.
Today's useless fact - Can your eyesight deteriorate by swimming without goggles in chlorinated pool water?
Chlorine certainly is a hazardous product, with some forms of it being more dangerous for the handler and the environment than other forms. Chlorine in a solution of water at levels found in swimming pools pose no danger for swimmers.
Chlorine gas is a severe eye irritant. Stinging, a burning sensation, rapid blinking, redness and watering of the eyes have been observed at concentrations of 1 ppm and higher. Direct contact with liquefied chlorine escaping from its high pressure cylinder may cause frostbite. Burns and permanent damage, including blindness may result.
Little is known about the short- or long-term effects on recreational swimmers of exposure to chemically treated pool water. Fitness swimmers, lifeguards, swimming instructors and children may be especially at risk.
In general chlorinated swimming pools may cause eye irritaion but for workers handling the chlorine exposure to it is very dangerous.
The Buzzword for October 18th
rhetoric \RET-uh-rik\ noun
What does it mean?
1 : the art of speaking or writing effectively
2 : the study or use of the principles and rules of
composition
3 a : skill in the effective use of speech b : language that
is not honest, sincere, or meaningful
How do you use it?
In English class this semester, students will be learning
rhetoric through a series of essays they will be writing.
Are you a word wiz?
Now that you know what "rhetoric" means, let's delve into what
its close relative, "rhetorical," means. One of the meanings of
"rhetorical" is "of, relating to, or dealing with rhetoric."
Which of the following do you think is the other meaning of
"rhetorical"?
A. used only for colorful effect and not expected to be answered
B. having or showing great skill or cleverness
C. clearly and impressively told or described
D. done or continued in a firm and determined manner
Answer:
We weren't asking a rhetorical question; we hoped you'd answer, and
correctly choose A. "Rhetorical question" is a common phrase, and it
refers to a question that you do not expect anyone to answer, but that you
are asking just to make a point or to make an impression on someone
(such as, "When will they learn?"). These two close relatives, "rhetoric"
and
"rhetorical," both come from the Greek word "rhetorike," which
refers to the art of speaking in public eloquently and
effectively. "Rhetorike" traces back to the Greek word "eirein,"
meaning "to say, speak."
Today's Jigsaw Puzzle
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That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
The following is what appeared in Monday's edition.
In Today's Edition
Judging by all the protests on the message board and after a lengthy deliberation by the Tribune's Ethics Committee this weekend, we at the Neen Tribune have no alternative but to disqualify Rose Villalba's entry to the Mug contest. After considering all the facts, including the "Is there really a Rose?" conspiracy theory introduced by Ima Cheeter, we found it highly feasible that this "Joey" submitted two entries. We found that it was too much of a coincidence that Rose and Joey's entries were submitted at the same day, same time, and same location. It all seemed kinda fishy. Plus, Rose's entry was not submitted by e-mail as the contest rules required.
Rose has not even tried to present her side of the story and was not available for comment when we tried to contact her at the local VFW hall.
We at the Tribune pride ourselves in running fair and square contests. We also listen to what the readers have to say regarding anything that is posted here in our great publication. The public has spoken and we have acted upon it.
Congratulations Sern! Since your entry was the second closest, you are now the proud owner of the last Los Babosos mug. Along with drinking coffee out of they're also great for drinking smoothies too.
Let me know how you want your mug delivered to you. I can leave it at Neen's or you can come by and pick it up at our offices in Canyon Country.
Born on October 17th
Actor Tom Poston is 84.
Actress Julie Adams (Creature From the Black Lagoon) is 79.
Actress Beverly Garland (My Three Sons, Scarecrow and Mrs. King) is 79.
Daredevil Evel Knievel is 67.
Singer Jim Seals of Seals and Crofts is 63.
Singer Gary Puckett of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap is 63.
Actor Michael McKean (This Is Spinal Tap) is 58.
Actress Margot Kidder is 57.
Actor George Wendt is 57.
Actor Bill Hudson is 56.
Actor Sam Bottoms is 50.
Country singer Alan Jackson is 47.
Animator Mike Judge (King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head) is 43.
Comedian Norm Macdonald is 42.
Singer Rene' Dif (Aqua) is 38.
Reggae singer Ziggy Marley is 37.
Singer Chris Kirkpatrick of 'N Sync is 34.
Rapper Eminem is 33.
Singer Wyclef Jean of the Fugees is 33.
Actress Sharon Leal (Boston Public) is 33.
The Fourth Husband
A woman announces to her friend that she is getting married for the fourth time.
"How wonderful! But I hope you don't mind me asking what happened to your first husband?"
"He ate poisonous mushrooms and died."
"Oh, how tragic! What about your second husband?"
"He ate poisonous mushrooms, too, and died."
"Oh, how terrible! I'm almost afraid to ask you about your third husband."
"He died of a broken neck."
"A broken neck?"
"He wouldn't eat the mushrooms."
Sidenote-Taiyo Sighting
As most of you will remember, Taiyo filed charges against the Neen Tribune for slander regarding the "Ice Cream Incident" (Archives: 9-23 to 9-26, 2003, day September 24th). She claimed that this incident never occurred and that she never has or never will stoop to that level of attempting to get free ice cream that was intended only for the mentally challenged.
Acting upon an anonymous tip, we sent Pilip the Pulitzer Prize winning Potographer out to the fair last month. What he captured on film is another example of damning proof of Taiyo's lying and dishonesty. I think this picture speaks for itself.
Today's useless fact - How do I go about legally changing my name? Are there any restrictions as to what I can change it to?
In principle, name changing is easy. In practice, it's a pain in the moniker. According to the links in the Family Law category, in most U.S. states, you can simply change your name by using a new one. This is legal, but businesses and agencies don't always play along. In these paranoid, post-9/11 days, you are advised to get an official court order proclaiming your name change.
Each state has slightly different procedures for legal name changes. The basics involve filling out a form, submitting it to the court, paying a fee, and sometimes publishing the court's final declaration in a newspaper. You probably won't need a lawyer, just a lot of patience.
Many state agencies and legal groups publish name-change information and forms online. We found California, Oregon, and Wisconsin, among others. Searching on "name change" plus your state should turn up local details.
Just what can you legally change your name to? Almost anything, as long as you're not doing so with fraudulent intent, such as changing your name to evade a crime. Also, your new name can't interfere with the rights (including copyright) of others, so you can't be Tom Cruise or R2D2. You can't name yourself a numeral or punctuation symbol. Racial slurs or threatening or obscene words aren't allowed either. Otherwise, you're free to be John Smith, John Doe, or John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, if you want.
The Buzzword for October 17th
clout \KLOUT (rhymes with with "out")\ noun
What does it mean?
: pull, influence
How do you use it?
The Parent-Teacher Organization has a lot of clout with the
school board and was able to get them to agree to the change.
Are you a word wiz?
"Clout" didn't always refer to the influence or pull someone has on
someone else. Which of the answers below has an earlier
meaning of the noun "clout"?
A. "a piece of cloth"
B. "a blow especially with the hand"
C. "an archery target"
D. "a metal plate used to prevent wear"
Answer:
Surprise! Today's quiz is a freebie: all the answers are correct!
"Clout" is a very old English word, known to have been used in the 700s to
mean a piece of cloth or leather, especially for a patch. Later,
"clout" referred to a metal plate on something (like a shoe) to prevent wear.
Around 1400, "clout" took an unexpected turn, and came to mean "a blow
with the hand." By 1500, "clout" was also used for an archery target
and a shot that hit it. Perhaps under the influence of the "blow" and
"hit target" senses, "clout" acquired the meaning of "influence" in the
U.S. during the mid-1900s.
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That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for more stuff.
