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June 30, 2021 9:35 am Published by

➢ For the first time in its 2,000-year history, tourists will be able to explore the subterranean levels of the Roman Colosseum. These corridors and archways are where gladiators and animals would wait before being sent to combat in the upper arena. The historic opening is part of a decades-long total restoration of the famed site. 

Archaeologists, restorers, engineers and architects are among the experts who worked to bring the landmark as close to its original state as possible. The team used photographic surveys, surface mapping, and the slow and meticulous job of washing away centuries of dirt. The Colosseum was built in 72 BCE.

 

➢ The pandemic has normalized working from home, and many people would like to see it stick. A poll has found that 4 in 5 Canadians don’t want to go back to their pre-pandemic schedule, with 35%, who are still working from home also saying they’d quit their job if their employer forced them to work on-site. The poll, by market researcher Leger in collaboration with the Association for Canadian Studies, also found that 82% of Canadians give their working-at-home experience a positive review, and 40% say they’d prefer a mix of days at home and in the office.

 

➢ Carpentry students from Louisa County High School helped build a new home for a family.  Here is the director of the school’s technology program and the director of the Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation talking about all the good the students are doing. 

 

➢ A Wisconsin woman has been collecting Smurfs memorabilia for 40 years, and she’s broken her own Guinness record, with 11,455 unique pieces.  (Here’s Gerda Scheuers, the record holder.)

COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE

Brad Paisley‘s “Ticks” topped the Billboard country chart in 2007.

 

Brad Paisley – will be a big part of Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” this year. Included in the festivities, which begin July 11, will be “Brad Paisley’s Shark Country,” in which he will pair with comedian JB Smoove to decide whether Paisley’s guitar sounds attract or repel sharks.

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FOUR RANDOM FACTS 

  1. A guy brought 24 wild rabbits into Australia in 1859, and they multiplied so fast that in less than 70 years, there were 10 BILLION.  They were reproducing at a rate of 18 to 30 for every single female rabbit, per year.

  

  1. Japanese ATMs sterilize cash before dispensing it.
  2. There’s only one NHL team that’s won every time it’s made it to the Stanley Cup Finals.  The Colorado Avalanche are 2-and-0.

 

  1. Canada has more than 3 million lakes, roughly 60% of the world’s total.

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BIRTHDAYS 

[62] Vincent D’Onofrio, actor (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent” 2001-11)

 

[55] Mike Tyson, former world boxing champ 

 

[38] Cole Swindell, country singer 

 

[36] Michael Phelps, former competitive swimmer (most-decorated Olympian of all-time with 28 medals; a record 23 of them gold

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Discovery Will Analyze the Government’s UFO Files in Three-Hour Live Event

UFOs are big again.  Who knows why?  Maybe we’re so fed up with what’s happening on THIS planet, we want to explore our options.

 

The government is about to release a summary of everything it knows about UFOs.  Early reports indicate that it’ll be pretty inconclusive.  But that isn’t stopping Discovery from milking it for all it’s worth.

 

Wednesday at 8:00 P.M., they’re doing a three-hour LIVE event called “UFOs Declassified”, where they analyze the report.  It’ll be simulcast on Discovery, the Science Channel, and the Travel Channel.

 

In addition to experts from the government and scientific communities, guests will include “X-Files” creator Chris Carter, “Men in Black” director Barry Sonnenfeld, and Tom DeLonge from Blink-182, who’s an actual UFO expert. 

 

WEDNESDAY JUNE 30TH  

 

  1.   Blue Jays 9  Mariners 3

 

  • “Stanley Cup Finals” (CBC, SN, NBCSN): Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning in game #2

 

  1.   An Idaho man has RE-CAPTURED a Guinness World Record, by coveringhis wife in plastic wrap in only 1 minute and 2.44 seconds.  (The guy’s name is David Rush.)

 

  1.   A Wisconsin woman has been collectingSmurfs memorabilia for 40 years, and she’s broken her own Guinness record, with 11,455 unique pieces.  (Here’s Gerda Scheuers, the record holder.)

 

  1.   Here’s comedian Brian Regan on terms for very small things.  (From his 2021 Netflix special, “On the Rocks”.)

 

The Heat Caused a Pitcher to Yak on the Mound at Yankee Stadium

It’s not just the West that’s dealing with crazy heat.  Los Angeles Angels pitcher DYLAN BUNDY was on the mound at Yankee Stadium Monday night, and temperatures were in the 90s.

Bundy was struggling right from the first pitch.  And by the end of the second inning, it got to him so bad that he VOMITED right on the pitcher’s mound.

Obviously, he was pulled from the game, but he’ll be fine.  He was just dealing with heat exhaustion.

This also happened to Tigers pitcher BEAU BURROWS earlier this month.

 

Cody Johnson Is on Vocal Rest for the Next Three Weeks

This is rotten news for CODY JOHNSON.  His doctor has put him on vocal rest for the next three weeks.  He HAS been busy doing sold-out shows . . . so maybe he just ramped it up a little too fast after lockdown.  

Here’s his statement:  “My doctor of over eight years has put me on vocal rest.  God willing, this will be an isolated incident, and as of right now, there is no concern about long-term damage.

“However, I would appreciate y’all keeping me in your prayers for a safe and speedy recovery.  I can’t wait to get back out there doing what I love.  Thank you for understanding during this difficult time.”

Hopefully, the rest will do the trick.  His updated tour page has him performing July 23rd in  Nevada. 

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COLE SWINDELL COUNTS ‘SINGLE SATURDAY NIGHT’ AMONG HIS FAVORITES – (06/30/2021)

Cole Swindell has written and recorded several hits throughout his career, but his latest, “Single Saturday Night,” is on the short list of his favorites. He co-wrote the song with Hardy and a few other writers.

[“’Single Saturday Night’ is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever put out and it’s pretty much just talking about doing the same old thing. One night you meet somebody that changes your life, and cheers to the last single Saturday night of all of our lives.”] 

“Single Saturday Night” sits in the Top Five and climbing on the Mediabase country chart.

Cole celebrates his 38th birthday today (Wednesday, June 30th).

FAST FACTS

Cole will hit the road with headliner Thomas Rhett on his Center Point Road Tour beginning on August 20th in Bangor, ME.

His next date is on July 10th in Pendleton, OR at the Whisky Music Fest.

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LAUREN ALAINA TO STAR IN HALLMARK MOVIE THIS FALL 

Lauren Alaina will be starring on the small screen this fall. She has a main role in the Hallmark Channel’s Roadhouse Romance, the first movie of their 2021 “Fall Harvest” programming event. Roadhouse Romance will premiere on Saturday, September 11th at 9 pm ET.

Lauren plays Lt. Callie Jackson, who returns home after a military tour, expecting everything to pick up right where she left it. To her dismay, her late Grandfather’s BBQ joint is struggling, and her high school sweetheart has moved on. 

Lauren performs her songs “Run” and “What Do You Think Of” in the movie, and those songs will appear on her upcoming album. She also sings a cover of Keith Whitley’s “When You Say Nothing At All,” the first song she performed at Tootsies in Nashville when she was just twelve years old.  

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This post was written by Dave Palmer