Good Morning, Do! Today is Thursday, January 2 ___________________________________________________ Today, January 2 in 1492 The leader of the last Arab stronghold in Spain surrendered to Spanish forces loyal to King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I. ______________________________________________________ | If you can help with the cost of the Humor Letter, please donate what you can! | |
Today's Bonehead Award: Wichita woman's "Suicide by cop" __________________________________________ If you like the Humor Letter, please vote! _______________________________________________ Never confuse movement with action. --- Ernest Hemingway (1899 - 1961) _______________________________________________ Fidel dies and goes to heaven. When he gets there, St. Peter tells him that he is not on the list and that no way, no how, does he belong in heaven. Fidel must go to hell. So Fidel goes to hell where Satan gives him a hearty welcome and tells him to make himself at home. Then Fidel notices that he left his luggage in heaven and tells Satan, who says, "No hay problema, I'll send a couple of little devils to get your stuff." When the little devils get to heaven they find the gates are locked - St.Peter is having lunch - and they start debating what to do. Finally, one comes up with the idea that they should go over the wall and get the luggage. As they are climbing the wall, two little angels see them, and one angel says to the other, "My goodness! Fidel has been in hell no more than ten minutes and we're already getting refugees!" ________________________________________________` ____________________________________________________ If you like the Humor Letter, please vote! Thanks for your votes! ___________________________________________________ An INTERNATIONAL BONEHEAD AWARD has been earned by Debra Arbuckle, 51, Wichita, Kansas Wichita woman's "Suicide by cop" Authorities have identified a 51-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a deputy in east Wichita early Monday morning. The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office says Debra Arbuckle, of Andover, fled from Wichita police and then deputies before the chase ended near Webb Road and Mt. Vernon at around 3:30 a.m. Col. Brian White said Monday afternoon that after a tactical vehicle intervention, the woman put her car in reverse and accelerated toward deputies. One of them fired several rounds, striking and killing her. "It is unfortunate anytime someone is injured or killed in a use of force event. The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office extends sympathy to the members of Arbuckle's family," the sheriff's office said in a news release. According to the sheriff's office, Arbuckle had three active felony warrants for failure to appear on drug charges, criminal possession of a firearm and traffic charges. She has been arrested a total of 38 times: 35 in Sedgwick County, twice in Newton and once in Texas. Kansas Department of Corrections records list Arbuckle as a Community Corrections absconder. Authorities say a Sedgwick County deputy shot and killed a woman who drove her car toward law enforcement early Monday morning. It began shortly after 3 a.m. when Wichita police attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations. Sedgwick County deputies attempted to stop the same vehicle about 15 minutes later near K-15 and MacArthur. A pursuit ensued. Col Brian White with the sheriff's office said the pursuit lasted 19 minutes. Deputies successfully deployed two tire deflation devices and attempted three tactical vehicle interventions. The second was successful, but the woman regained control and kept driving. The chase ended on the third attempt near Webb Road and Mt. Vernon. Deputies gave commands for the suspect to turn off her car, but Col. White said did not comply. "The suspect placed the vehicle in reverse and accelerated toward the deputies," Col. White said. "Fearing for his life and the other deputies, the deputy fired several rounds striking the suspect." The suspect, a woman around 50 years of age, died at the scene. Her name was not released. No law enforcement officers were hurt. The sheriff's office notified the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the county DA's office and the department's professional standards unit. The KBI is assisting with the investigation. The 26-year-old deputy who fired on the suspect has been with the department for almost six years. Col. White said the suspect had three outstanding warrants. He said she had absconded from Community Corrections and has been arrested over 30 times in the past. DearWebby's Tech Support Pits From: Patty Re: Spiral lights Dear Webby, you mentioned that you carry those much hyped spiral lights when you travel. Are they any different in America than the ones we get here in Europe? I am certainly not impressed with the ones we have, but with China spending big money on our very easy to bribe officials, there is talk about the old-fashioned lightbulbs getting outlawed in a few years. What do YOU recommend? Patty Dear Patty The heavy plastic package, that those lights came in, made them ideal for traveling. Spiral lights made for North America don't seem to flicker quite as much as those you see in Europe, but are not a "feel good" type of light here either. They are getting better, though. They now use an artificial frequency, and seem quite smooth. For the best feeling light, use LED lights. They are sill quite expensive, but seem to be worth it. They also seem to use less power, and should pay for themselves in a few years. Have FUN! DearWebby Automatically move ALL your settings and programs. An elderly couple was watching television one evening. "I am going to get a dish of ice cream now," the wife said. Kindly, the husband offered to get the ice cream for his wife. "I'll write it down so you don't forget," she said. "I won't forget," the old gent said. "But, I want chocolate syrup and nuts on it. So, I'll write it down," she replied. "I will get you the ice cream. Don't you worry," replied the husband. A few minutes later, the old man returned with bacon and eggs. His wife said, "See, I should have written it down because you forgot the toast." | If you can help with the cost of the Humor Letter, please donate what you can! | |
A teen-aged boy with spiked hair, nose ring and baggy clothes was overheard telling a friend, "I don't really like to dress like this, but it keeps my parents from dragging me everywhere with them." ___________________________________________________ Daily tip from Thriftyfun.com Thriftyfun.com Cooking Mushrooms When cooking mushrooms, always be sure that you cook them with low heat and do not allow them to cook too long. If you do, they will become tough and will shrivel. Very little liquid is needed in any recipe in which you use mushrooms, because they themselves are ninety percent water. If you get conned into buying dried mushrooms, be sure to soak them overnight in water, and rinse them well. They are usually dried in salt, and will make whatever you cook, way too salty! Have FUN! DearWebby Thriftyfun.com also has a newsletter. If you want more than just one tip per day, or if you want to share your tips, then you can subscribe to it here: ThriftyFun ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ A sweater girl is one who knows that it's possible for a man to concentrate on two things at once. ___________________________________________________ A preacher was really hitting his stride one Sunday, delivering a sermon on sin. "Is there anyone here who is without SIN?" he shouted, glowering at the congregation. Embarrassed parishioners stirred nervously in their seats, but no one stood. Feeling he really had them this time, the preacher roared, "Is there anyone here who thinks he or she is PERFECT?" One small man, seated next to a rather imposing woman, rose nervously to his feet. "So, Brother Jones, you think YOU are PERFECT?" Quietly the man replied, "No, Reverend, I'm just standing for my wife's first husband." ___________________________________________________ An American journalist was stopped at a Russian Checkpoint in Chechnya. The Russian soldier said, "Get out of the car and open the trunk!" The American replied, "I'm sorry, but the handbrake on the rental car is broken. I can't take my foot off the brake or it'll roll back down the hill." So the Russian says, "Do you take me for a FOOL?!" as he slides into the passenger seat, and stamps his big boot onto the brake pedal. "Now, go and open the trunk!" So the journalist reluctantly complies with the soldiers request and goes and opens the trunk of the car. "Now", shouts the Russian from inside the car, "Is there any contraband in there?" __________________________________________________ | Ophelia Dingbatter's NewsNo sermon and not suitable for church, just jokes and fun for grownups. Read it on-line or subscribe. If you subscribe, look for the double opt-in confirmation request. |
___________________________________________________ | Today January 2 in 1492 The leader of the last Arab stronghold in Spain surrendered to Spanish forces loyal to King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I. 1842 In Fairmount, PA, the first wire suspension bridge was opened to traffic. 1859 Erastus Beadle published "The Dime Book of Practical Etiquette." 1872 Brigham Young, the 71-year-old leader of the Mormon Church, was arrested on a charge of bigamy. He had 25 wives. 1879 Thomas Edison began construction on his first generator. 1882 The Standard Oil Trust agreement was completed and dated. The document transferred the stock and property of more than 40 companies into the control of nine trustees lead by John D. Rockefeller. This was the first example of what became known as a holding company. 1892 Ellis Island opened as America's first federal immigration center. Annie Moore, at age 15, became the first person to pass through. 1900 U.S. Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door Policy to prompt trade with China. 1900 The Chicago Canal opened. 1917 Royal Bank of Canada took over the Quebec Bank. 1921 The first religious broadcast on radio was heard on KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, PA, as Dr. E.J. Van Etten of Calvary Episcopal Church preached. 1929 The United States and Canada reached an agreement on joint action to preserve Niagara Falls. 1935 Bruno Richard Hauptmann went on trial for the kidnap- murder of Charles Lindberghs baby. Hauptmann was found guilty and executed. 1942 The Philippine capital of Manila was captured by Japanese forces during World War II. 1955 Panamanian President Jose Antonio Remon was assassinated. 1968 Fidel Castro announced petroleum and sugar rationing in Cuba. 1974 U.S. President Richard M. Nixon signed a bill requiring all states to lower the maximum speed limit to 55 MPH. The law was intended to conserve gasoline supplies during an embargo imposed by Arab oil-producing countries. Federal speed limits were abolished in 1995. 1996 AT&T announced that it would eliminate 40,000 jobs over three years. 1998 Russia began circulating new rubles in effort to keep inflation in check and promote confidence. 2004 NASA's Stardust space probe collected samples from the comet Wild 2. The samples returned to Earth on January 15, 2006. 2008 The price of oil hit $100 per barrell for the first time. 2019 Do smiled. |
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