The United States remains one of the few developed countries
to not completely ban asbestos which is legal and still widely
used in such commonly used products as clothing, pipeline
wraps, vinyl floor tiles, millboards, cement pipes, disk brake
pads, gaskets and roof coatings. In 1989 the EPA issued the
Asbestos Ban and Phase Out Rule.
MIKE GRACIA
Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) is 76 years old today.
The Platters version of “My Prayer” reached number one on the charts and
was featured in the 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, as well
as the 1985 film Mischief and the 1999 film October Sky.Billboard ranked
this version as the number-four song for 1956.
The song "Sing, Sing, Sing" was recorded in Hollywood with
Benny Goodman on clarinet, and Harry James in the trumpet
section. It was written and composed by Louis Prima.
Goodman’s recording was an extended work. It lasted 8 min
43 seconds, and it took up both sides of a 12-inch 78 RPM
record.
Benjamin David "Benny" Goodman
(May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986)
Erik Estrada, known for his iconic role as a motorcycle cop in the hit NBC-TV
show CHIPS (1977-1983), has become a cop in real life. Estrada was sworn
in Saturday, July 2nd, as a reserve deputy for the City of St. Anthony in Idaho.
After being sworn in, Estrada posted a photo of himself in uniform standing
next to a motorcycle (above).
Estrada, 67, has spent the past decade working with various law enforcement
departments in keeping kids safe online. (From the Standard Journal)
Mayor Neils Thueson (right) swearing Erik Estrada into office at
City Hall.
Erik Estrada (left) with “CHiPs” costar Larry Wilcox.
