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What's Eating Cale

JOKE

How do you find Will Smith in a snowstorm? You look for fresh prints.

GRATEFULNESS

– I am grateful for sleep and how different one can feel from one day to the next – I was in so much pain yesterday – everything hurt – and today I feel great
– I am grateful for the series Shameless. It is ridiculous, yet probably more real than I will experience. William H Macey is excellent in it as is the guy who plays Lip. He is also in The Bear which we might watch soon

HISTORIC TODAY

18th Century

Events:

• 1775: King George III declares American colonies to be in open rebellion

19th Century

Events:

• 1831: Nat Turner’s slave rebellion begins in Southampton County, Virginia
• 1839: The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base for its trade with China
• 1892: First successful automatic telephone exchange in operation, La Porte, Indiana

Birthdays:

• 1868: Edgar Lee Masters, American poet and novelist

20th Century

Events:

• 1914: Japan declares war on Germany in World War I
• 1939: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
• 1966: Lunar Orbiter 1 takes first photograph of Earth from orbit around the Moon
• 1973: Bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, leads to the coining of “Stockholm Syndrome” – where hostages develop positive feelings for their captures
• 1989: Hungary opens its border with Austria, allowing East German refugees to flee to the West

Birthdays:

• 1912: Gene Kelly, American dancer, actor, and director
• 1926: Clifford Geertz, American anthropologist
• 1930: Vera Miles, American actress
• 1978: Kobe Bryant, American basketball player

National Days on August 23

• European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism (European Union)
• National Sponge Cake Day (United States)
• Black Ribbon Day (Lithuania) – Commemorating victims of totalitarian regimes

The 3 Things

THING 1

– Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Key points include:
– Lopez filed without an attorney, listing April 26 as their separation date.
– Experts suggest this doesn’t mean she lacks legal counsel, but rather indicates a desire for privacy and control over the process.
– The filing occurred on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding, which some see as a symbolic gesture.
– There’s speculation about whether a prenuptial agreement exists, though no conclusions can be drawn from the public filing.
– The couple appears to be moving cautiously and deliberately, possibly to minimize drama and protect their children.
– Some experts believe they may have worked with a mediator to reach an agreement before filing.
– Brand experts suggest Lopez is trying to manage her image, but may have already suffered from months of relationship rumors and unflattering paparazzi photos of Affleck.
– While the process seems amicable so far, experts warn that if finalization is delayed, it could indicate difficulties in reaching an agreement, potentially leading to a more contentious situation.

THING 2

– The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb), a groundbreaking treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. This marks a significant milestone in Alzheimer’s research and treatment, as Leqembi is the first amyloid beta-directed antibody to be converted from an accelerated approval to a traditional approval for treating Alzheimer’s disease.Key points about this development include:
– Mechanism of action: Leqembi works by reducing amyloid plaques that form in the brain, which is a defining pathophysiological feature of Alzheimer’s disease.
– Clinical trial results: The approval was based on Study 301 (CLARITY AD), a P