Lagniappe Friday

Things You Need to Know:

Labor Day- September 7th, 2009

Fall Time Change- November 11, 2009
Christmas 2009-Falls on a Friday
Next Full Moon-September 4th 2009


Quote of the Week:

"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party."       Ron White


Picture of the week:

FUTURE HEADLINES

Headlines of Year 2043

Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, California.
White minorities still trying to have English recognized as the California's third language.
Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States crops & livestock.
Baby conceived naturally.... Scientists stumped.
Authentic year 2000 "Chad" sells at Sotheby's for $1.6 million.
Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.
George Z. Bush says he will run for President in 2044.
Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesday only.
35 year study: diet and exercise is the key to weight loss.
Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.
Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals violates their civil rights.
Upcoming NFL draft likely to focus on use of mutants.
Average height of NBA players now nine feet, seven inches.
Microsoft announces it has perfected its newest version of Windows so it crashes BEFORE installation is completed.
New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters, and rolled up newspapers must be registered by January 2046.
Congress authorizes direct deposit of illegal political contributions to campaign accounts.
IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75%.
 
New Movies Opening: August 28, 2009

Halloween
Runtime: 1 hr. 41 min.
Rated: R
Cast: Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane
Genre: Horror



Final Destination
Runtime: 1 hr. 22 min
Rated: R
Cast: Bobby Campo, Shantel Van Santen, Nick Zano
Genre: Horror


Interesting Web Sites to Surf this weekend
http://www.flickr.com/           Photo Storage
http://www.endless.com/        Shoes-free shipping
http://www.pauladeen.com/    Cooking


Recipe for the Week:

Deep Fried Snickers
1 hour
1 hour prep
Melt in your mouth delicious. Can also use Twinkies instead of Snickers and use same directions.


SERVES 1 

Ingredients

Snickers candy bars

funnel cake mix

frying oil

 Directions

Push popcicle sticks into Snickers bar from the bottom about half way up.

Freeze Snickers until frozen solid.

For the funnel cake batter, you can either buy the mix at the store or make your own batter
Dip frozen Snickers into the batter.

Fry in hot oil until golden brown (just a few minutes)

Remove from oil and drain.

Top with powdered sugar