Happy Independence Day (your independence may vary). Fireworks regulations differ by city, and if you’re not sure whether you can set them off, see the link at right. If you live in an unincorporated area, enjoy taking out your revenge on your neighbors’ barking dogs.
The real fireworks today will be at the world hot dog eating championship. It’s a showdown between world-record-holder Joey Chestnut and six-time defending champ Takeru Kobayashi, who is the greatest athlete of all-time. It’s true because an ESPN announcer said so during Tuesday’s weigh-in.
And, frankly, who’s to say he isn’t? Muhammad Ali never downed 53 hot dogs in one sitting. Pele? No way. Babe Ruth? OK, maybe he could’ve pulled it off.
The Sonics are poised to hire P.J. Carlesimo as their next coach. How far they’ve come since the days of George Karl: from famous choke artist to famous choking victim.
The U.S. military is trying to cheer up inmates at Guantanamo Bay by introducing a movie night. How about a twin bill of “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Escape from Alcatraz”?
But no Bette Midler movies. They’re banned under the latest torture policy.
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