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57 NO MORE HORSING AROUND

NATIONAL DAY: National Dictionary Day — Honors Noah Webster’s birthday and the love of words.

BIRTHDAY: Tim Robbins (born 1958) — Actor and director (The Shawshank Redemption); turns 68.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1846 — William Morton demonstrated ether anesthesia in the first public surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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NO MORE HORSING AROUND (THE GUARDIAN)

New York City could be putting its iconic horse-drawn carriage rides out to pasture. A renewed push to ban the industry has reignited a fight between animal welfare advocates, carriage drivers, and supporters of a longstanding tourist attraction. Critics argue that horses don't belong in busy city traffic, while drivers say their animals are cared for and their livelihoods are at stake.

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LIVE EXECUTION TRUMPED (FOX NEWS)

President Trump has ruled out livestreaming the execution of convicted Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan, rejecting the idea of turning capital punishment into a public broadcast. . The decision raises a provocative question: Should executions be private acts of justice, or should the public be allowed to witness what the government does in its name?

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THE UNCOLA PART DUEX (FOX BUSINESS)

Social Security's annual cost-of-living increase is back in the headlines, but so is the program's looming funding crisis. Retirees are watching how much their monthly checks will rise while policymakers confront projected trust-fund shortfalls. Higher benefits may help with household expenses, but annual increases also add to program costs. Is the COLA keeping seniors afloat, or are Americans watching a retirement system slowly run out of financial breathing room?

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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

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