Ed McMahon, longtime second banana of 'The Tonight Show,' dies at 86 - San Jose Mercury News

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Ed McMahon, longtime second banana of 'The Tonight Show,' dies at 86 San Jose Mercury News Indeed, for decades he was one of television's most ubiquitous pitchmen, selling everything from boats to beer. He also took a few acting roles and in later ... Ed McMahon dead at 86Hamilton Spectator all 2,402 news articles »

'Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the Frist Men on the Moon' - Wall Street Journal

'Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the Frist Men on the Moon' Wall Street Journal ... joined by astronaut Dave Scott and Life magazine reporter Dodie Hamblin, were part of a North American Aviation yacht party on the Banana River. ... and more »

Festival has Springfield Lake rockin' from all sides - Suburbanite

Festival has Springfield Lake rockin' from all sides Suburbanite Funnel cakes, kettle corn and banana splits and much more. “When many communities have had to cancel their festivals, fireworks or events because of the ... and more »

Supersitions and Fishing????: Something To Do with Bananas ...
There are many theories on why people believe bananas are bad luck for a boat. One superstition is that boats carrying bananas don't catch fish. The origin of this belief dates back to the Caribbean trade of the 1700s. ...

The OzJoke Blog
There were a lot of vacationers on the beach and in the water - on kayaks, banana boats, jetskis, Hobie cats, and water skis towed by speeding boats. I could also see several swimmers; quite close to the shore and children frolicking in ...

Frugal Family Fun Blog: Favorite Summer Recipe -- Banana Boats
While we were on vacation, one of our favorite ways to end the campfires was with Banana Boats. This technique is also known as "How to make a perfectly healthy banana into a delicious junk food treat". To make your own Banana Boats, ...

DNR weekly fishing report (The Holland Sentinel)
Trout fishing on area streams is also very good due to the fly hatches. The forecast looks to improve just in time for Independence Day.

Steering wheel to spinning reel (The News & Observer)
On the track, NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte has "been there and done that" -- 510 starts, 21 Sprint Cup wins, including the 2000 Sprint Cup title, and more than $55 million in prize money.

Festival has Springfield Lake rockin’ from all sides (The Suburbanite)
It is time to Rock the Docks again in Springfield and Lakemore. The village and township have once again combined their efforts to host this very unique event which begins on July 10 and runs through July 12. Last year’s event drew over 50,000 rockin’ people from many communities and a variety of states.