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Boomer Bunker Dischord

Become a Bunker Dweller

51 DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER?

NATIONAL DAY: National Fluffernutter Day — Peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff on white bread.

BIRTHDAY: Sigourney Weaver (born 1949) — Alien and Avatar; turns 77.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1945 — Raytheon filed a patent tied to the microwave oven.

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DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER? (FOX NEWS)

Put down that bottle of water and grab a Diet Coke? A two-year study involving 493 adults found that people consuming artificially sweetened beverages lost about 10.6 pounds, compared with 8.2 pounds for water drinkers. Researchers found no meaningful weight-loss disadvantage from diet drinks, although both groups participated in weight-management programs. Is diet soda finally getting a clean bill of health?

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JIHADI MALL ATTACK! (NOT THE BEE)

The FBI arrested 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud of Minnesota after uncovering an alleged ISIS-inspired mass-shooting plot targeting the Mall of America. Investigators say he planned to attack an October 24 cultural celebration, potentially killing dozens. Undercover agents supplied an inoperable AK-47 and ammunition before arresting him October 6. Federal terrorism-related charges have been filed.

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FROM HERE TO ETENITY (NEW YORK POST)

Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, a convicted member of Charles Manson’s murderous cult, has received her third parole recommendation after roughly 56 years behind bars. Convicted in the infamous 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, Krenwinkel previously had parole decisions reversed twice by Governor Gavin Newsom. Now California must decide again whether one of America’s most notorious killers should ever walk free.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker

My other co-hosts:

Ken Madden and Boomer Bob

The cast of characters:

The Duchess of New Jersey

Sam (Cody's mom)

Cody

Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha)

and a big Thank You to all my Supporters:

Aaron I had to Say it

The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

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