Tim Phillips Show, 10/15/26

Throwback Thursday to 1997

IF YOU COULD ONLY SEE    TONIC    1997

Reynolds Market invites you to stop in today for the Deal of the Day! It might be a household item, a beverage, some food to stock up the pantry with, or something for dinner tonight! Today’s Deal of the Day: And the savings – always a big discount, and sometimes well more than 50% off! So come on in, shop and save, with the Reynolds Market Deal of the Day – today, at Reynolds Market in Glasgow!

Thursday: Bananas 49 cents per pound

What happened in 1997 Major News Stories include ThrustSSC sets the first supersonic land speed record, Steve Jobs returns to run Apple Computers, Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule, Heaven’s Gate Cult Commits Mass Suicides in California, Diana Princess of Wales dies in a car crash in Paris, Mars Pathfinder lands on the surface of Mars, Avian Flu virus found in Hong Kong Chickens 1.25 million killed to stop the spread, French truck drivers form roadblocks around the country at ports, oil refineries and major roads, Stock markets around the world crash, Gas was $1.22 a gallon in the US and 2 Pounds 70 pence in the UK , Great Britain handed back Hong Kong to China and the Dow was at less than 8000 . The first signs of the dreaded Bird Flu in China where the first documented case of the jump to humans causes Hong Kong to kill 1.25 million chickens. In the UK Tony Blair is the prime minister and Princess Diana dies in a car accident.
The first book in the award-winning Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling is published "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" released in US in 1998 as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".
Mars Pathfinder lands on the surface of Mars
The Simpsons becomes the longest-running prime-time animated series.

Popular Films
Titanic
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Men in Black
Tomorrow Never Dies
Air Force One
As Good as It Gets
Liar Liar
My Best Friend's Wedding
The Fifth Element
The Full Monty
Batman & Robin
The Rainmaker

Delish magazine says Chips Ahoy and Heinz have launched a new limited-edition sweet-and-spicy international cookie in China.  The cookie is called Quduoduo. It has spicy chocolate chips inspired by Heinz's Tomato Chili Sauce. It is described as a 'sweet heat with a lingering spicy aftertaste.
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The NY Post says the TSA is allowing travelers to fly in costume on Halloween. They say metal costume pieces should be packed in a carry-on rather than worn through security.  Full-face makeup and masks must be removed at security checkpoints.  Liquid makeup, fake blood and liquid latex must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less and fit in a clear, resealable bag. Larger containers can go in checked luggage.
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The NY Post says David’s Bridal has launched its first pet wedding collection. The Puppy Love Collection ranges from an $11 embroidered bandana to a $65 two-piece suit with a matching baby-blue bowtie. The line includes doggie tuxedos, blazers, button-up shirts, tulle gowns and netted veils.  Puppy gowns average about $40 each.  A recent Rover survey found that 81% of dog owners would like to include their dogs in their wedding.
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Good Housekeeping magazine says Charmin is rolling out wider sheets. The new sheets are about half a centimeter, or one-fifth of an inch, wider than the current version. Their length appears unchanged. During the transition, shoppers may see both versions on shelves and online. The updated packaging is labeled “Wider Sheets.” Charmin says the wider, stronger sheets are designed to provide more coverage and help consumers use 50% less toilet paper
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Autoblog says the flying "Back to the Future" DeLorean is about to become a reality.  The DeLorean Airspeeder Team is going to take part in a flying car race in November. DeLorean will be the first American automaker in the competition, joining teams from around the world.  DeLorean says their car's power-to-weight ratio exceeds that of a fighter jet and Formula 1 car.
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A shipwreck from the depths of history is giving up its secrets. Archaeologists have found what's thought to be the world's oldest shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, where it's been at the bottom of the Mediterranean for somewhere between 44-hundred and 47-hundred years. The vessel, about 33-feet long, was transporting goods across the water when it sank around the time the Giza Pyramids were being built. The ship's structure is long gone, but its cargo remains in the form of ancient ceramic storage jars along with three stone anchors. The wreck was first discovered about four years ago but has since been more accurately dated. Analysis of the jars suggest they were made in the Jordan Valley, along what today is Jordan's border with Israel and the West Bank.
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The Mary Sue says a tourist from Nepal accidentally burned down his vacation villa in North Kuta while trying to get rid of a spider.  The 45-year-old man lit a piece of paper in the bathroom, then left for another room. The wind carried the burning paper to the villa’s thatched roof as the fire spread throughout the building.  The roof was made from grass. The damage is estimated at $112,000.  Rana escaped uninjured, but his belongings were destroyed. No nearby buildings were affected. It remains unclear whether he will face legal consequences.
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Guessing Headlights says an Iowa teenager, who had recently been released from jail, stole a Corvette belonging to the very family member who helped him get out. What followed was a police chase exceeding 140 miles per hour that ended with the sports car sitting in a bean field and two teenagers in custody.  The teenager did not say why they stole the car.