News; birthdays/events; how hard is it to come back to work after a 3 day weekend...what if you always had 3 day weekends?; word of the day.

News; was there really one second left in the clock? (Michigan game); game: Star Trek trivia; it's fun to do the wave at stadiums...then it went to beach balls...now they have the inflatable hot dog and bun.

News; we talked the other day about people who smell on airplanes...but what if a co-worker smelled? game: NFL mascot names; funny ways people broke a tooth.

News; game: I should have known that....yes or no?; what's a 'reverse bucket list' and do you want one?; goodbye/fun facts....National Ampersand Day --the fascinating logogram that has represented the word 'and' for centuries. The ampersand's origins can be traced back to the Latin word 'et,' which means 'and.' The letters 'E' and 'T' in this word were occasionally put together to form a ligature...an early example has been discovered as graffiti on a wall in Pompeii, preserved by the Vesuvius eruption in 79 A.D. Since that time---Writers and designers see it as a creative way to add style and elegance to their work. Think of all the companies and products that use the ampersand in their logo...just to name a few: Ben & Jerry's, M&M's, Barnes & Noble, Dolce & Gabana....