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A DENNYDELIVERY RETRO REMINDER ~

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FORTUNE WRITER RUNS OUT OF IDEAS

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES (FoxNews) – Writer’s block is no fun for any author. But one writer has such a   severe mental blockage that he’s decided to step down from his job after three   decades in the business.  For 30 years, Donald Lau has been the “Chief Fortune Writer” at Wonton   Foods, a manufacturer that touts itself to be one of the world’s largest   producers of fortune cookies. But now,Lau is leaving his position following  a long bout of writer’s block. Lau recently stated, "I used to write 100 a year, but I’ve only written two   or three a month over the past year.” Lau has been with the New York City-based company– which operates out   of Brooklyn and Queens boroughs, since the 1980s but a new push to   produce inspiring sayings that promote wellness and serenity has Lau  coming up blank. Instead, James Wong, a nephew of the company’s founder, will now handle   the writing position. He’s already being tr

SEAN ASTIN IS 46 YEARS OLD TODAY

CELEBRITY   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS   Sean Patrick Astin (Sean Patrick Duke)   was born in  Santa Monica, CA. Astin became known for his portrayal of Samwise Gamgee in  the  Lord of the Rings  trilogy (2001-2003). He also played  Mikey Walsh in  The Goonies  (1985) and played the title  character in  Rudy  (1993). CELEBRITY   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS

BILL PAXTON HAS DIED AT 61

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES   William  " Bill "  Paxton   (May 17, 1955 – February 25, 2017) The actor/director died on Saturday due to complications of  surgery.   1996   Stars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES

Flying Motorcycle Star Wars

CARS   RECAPPING NEWS STORIES We've been obsessed with making the Star Wars speeder bikes come true, and now, a Russian startup has finally made it happen.  ' HoverSurf ' have released a video of their concept hoverbike, 'Scorpion-3.' It's the first fully-manned hoverbike in the world. The Future is here This flying motorcycle is straight out of Star Wars and it literally flies.. As part of the cooperation with LEGO to implement the R 1200 GS Adventure in LEGO Technic, the two companies developed a futuristic design concept based on key BMW Motorrad elements such as boxer engine and GS flyline. CARS   RECAPPING NEWS STORIES

FROM THE DENNYDELIVERY BLOG ~

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES Washington’s Birthday is a United States  federal holiday  celebrated on the  third Monday of February in honor of  George Washington ,  the first President  of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. It can occur on the  15th through the 21st of February. The day is also now widely known as  Presidents’ Day  and is often an occasion to honor all persons who have  served as  president , not just George Washington. It is a  state holiday  in  most states. NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES

‘’THE FIRST OVAL OFFICE’’ GOES ON DISPLAY

NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES (FoxNews) – A stunning artifact from the Revolutionary War – General George Washington’s field tent – will go on display when the Museum of the American  Revolution opens its doors in April. Dubbed “the first Oval Office,” the canvas tent will be the cornerstone of the Philadelphia-based Museum’s collection of approximately 3,000 Revolutionary  War-era artifacts. The museum’s opening on April 19 will be the first time in decades that the tent  has been on public display. NEWS STORIES   RECAPPING NEWSTORIES

VANNA WHITE ‘’TURNED’’ 60 TODAY

CELEBRITY   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS   Vanna White (Vanna Marie Rosich)  was born in  Conway, South Carolina . Actress and television personality Vanna White is best recognized as the  hostess and puzzle-board letter turner on  Wheel of Fortune  (NBC/CBS. She  began appearing on the show in 1982. She appeared on several game  shows, including  The Price is Right. Vanna was awarded $403,000 after suing Samsung Electronics for featuring  her likeness as a robot in an advertisement.   Vanna White and Pat Sajak. CELEBRITY   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS

George “the Animal” Steele

SPORTS   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS     George “the Animal” Steele (William James "Jim" Myers)   (April 16, 1937 – February 16, 2017)   (FoxNews) – Professional wrestler George "The Animal" Steele has died.  He  had major surgery in December 2015 and had been dealing with many health  issues ever since. The WWE Hall of Famer continued to make wrestling appearances through the  2000s. "The Animal" received a master’s degree from Central Michigan University and  was a high school teacher and wrestling coach in Michigan. While he was teaching, he began to book gigs in the pro-wrestling world. His first  WWE appearance was in 1967 when he began his rivalry against WWE champ  Bruno Sammartino. Actors Animals Archaelogy Period Architecture Artist Bicycle Life Biology Life Boat Business Cars Casino Celebrity Countries Engineering Environment Festivals Fish Food Funny Laugh Gadgets Ge

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr.

SPORTS   RECAPPING PAST NEWS EVENTS Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr.   (April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001)   The crash that killed Dale Earnhardt (#3) in the 2001 Daytona 500. Regarded as one of the most significant drivers in NASCAR history, Earnhardt  won a total of 76 Winston Cup races over the course of his career, including  the  1998  Daytona 500 .  He also won seven NASCAR Winston Cup  championships, tying for the most all-time with  Richard Petty . Actors Animals Archaelogy Period Architecture Artist Bicycle Life Biology Life Boat Business Cars Casino Celebrity Countries Engineering Environment Festivals Fish Food Funny Laugh Gadgets Genius History Hobby Holidays Internet Ideas Movies Movies to Watch 2016 Music News News Stories Nutrition Philosophy Playwrights Poem Presidents Project Ideas Psychology Quotes Religion Rights Science Life Sports Summer Life Technology Trains Travel TV Shows Wome