Tim Phillips Show, 7/21/26

Almost all Americans believe they have good beach etiquette, a recent survey suggests, but their actions don’t exactly back that up. Beach.com polled 1,004 American adults and found that 93% claim to practice good beach etiquette, the thing is, 92% also admit to at least one bad beach habit.

According to the survey, almost everyone (96%) believes in the concept of beach etiquette, but basically all of them also break the unspoken rules.

More than two-thirds (70%) think bad etiquette ruins beach time.
Americans actually engage in at least three bad beach behaviors, on average.
The poll also asks about the “most shameless” things people do at the beach, these are the undesirable behaviors people admit to most, but not many find it annoying.
The “most shameless” offense of all is taking sand or shells from the beach, followed by peeing in the water and drinking alcohol.
Seven in 10 respondents admit to peeing in the water, but only 19% find it annoying. Almost half (48%) say they drink alcohol on the beach when it’s banned, but only 15% disapprove of it. And 38% confess to taking shells home, but just 4% are annoyed by it.
The top 10 behaviors that bother beachgoers most:

Littering - 81.75% find it annoying
Not picking up after pets - 61.32%
Sitting too close 53.74%
Loud music - 53.54%
People shaking sand off near you - 43.27%
Children invading your space - 41.08%
Smoking or vaping - 38.88%
Pets invading your space - 30.41%
Peeing in the water - 18.94%
Taking “saved” spots - 17.75%
Source: Travel & Leisure

Two For Tuesday - NEW YORK GROOVE    HELLO    ACE FREHLEY #13 in 1978

Member of Kiss

British glam rock band Hello first recorded the song in 1975, for their debut album, Keeps Us Off the Streets.

The song was a number nine hit in the UK,[1] and subsequently reached number seven in Germany. The song is featured on a radio station and played during the end credits of the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
Ace Frehley, best known as the lead guitarist of Kiss, recorded "New York Groove" for his first solo album, Ace Frehley, released in 1978; the album was released concurrently with solo albums from the other three Kiss members: Peter Criss; Gene Simmons; and Paul Stanley. Frehley originally "scoffed" at the idea of the remake, but co-producer Eddie Kramer persisted. It was released as a single and the song made it to No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100,[2][3] by far the highest-charting single from any of the four solo albums. Frehley once told Rolling Stone magazine that his unique take on the song was inspired by his experience with hookers in New York City's Times Square in the 1970s.[citation needed]

"New York Groove" was performed on Kiss's tours of 1979 and 1980, and became a staple of Frehley's shows during his solo tours in the 1980s and 1990s, and again during the Reunion Tour when he rejoined Kiss in 1996.

Now that school is out for summer, kids are ready for some fun and freedom, but parents? Not so much. Sure, they love getting to spend family time together, but the season can also be stressful for moms and dads when the messes start piling up and the inevitable cries of boredom come. And for working parents, the constant juggle for child care, camp chaos and continuing to pack lunches can be challenging.

But parents on social media are here to help. They’re sharing their favorite hacks to make summertime with kids a little easier.

Create a summer routine chart - For little ones, make a chart with Velcro so they can move tasks like reading, crafts, doing something kind, and cleaning up from one side to the other as they complete them. And don’t forget rewards when they get things done.

Set up a DIY pool on the beach - On beach days, the ocean is right in front of you, but younger kiddos may not want to get knocked around by waves. That’s when creating a mini pool using a cheap shower curtain can help. Just dig a small hole, cover it with the curtain, and pour water in for a little spot for them to splash, play, and keep cool.

Use color-coded dishes for kids - Avoid having a sink full of dishes at the end of the night by assigning kids their own color cups and bowls and having them wash the ones they use.

Ready-to-grab snacks in the fridge - Kids are on an endless search for snacks during the summer, so give them healthier options to pick from by prepping fruit and veggies they can grab from the fridge, along with cheese sticks and yogurt, that they’re allowed to take any time they’re hungry.

How to get teens to clean their own rooms - One mom gives her teens a grace period of a few days after asking them to clean their rooms, then when it expires, they get a 24-hour warning. If it’s still not clean, she cleans their room, then sends them an itemized bill for her time and services. Kids who had to pay up once didn’t want to do it again, so they kept their rooms clean.

Prep your car for anything that comes your way - Summer plans on the fly are no problem if your car has everything you need inside. Use seatback organizers to stash extra clothes, sunscreen and a first aid kit, and put extra shoes, sports equipment, and anything else you might want in the trunk.

Use a makeup brush to apply sunscreen - This makes it easier to get on small squirmy bodies and faces, and it keeps your hands cleaner, too.

To bring popsicles to the park - Keep this summer treat cold by stashing them inside a large, insulated cup, like a Stanley or a Yeti, filled with ice so your popsicles are still frozen when you arrive.

Source: Parents

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Yahoo Finance says the parasite outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce has led to Taco Bell visits dropping by 19%. The chain pulled all Taylor Farms lettuce from its U.S. locations.  A test review shows Taylor Farms lettuce was not responsible for the outbreak 
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Here’s some good news for those who like a little heat in their food. The Washington Post reports that people who regularly eat spicy foods may have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers aren't completely sure why, but they think capsaicin, the ingredient that gives chile peppers their kick, may help boost levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. And there's another benefit: when food is packed with flavor from spices, you're less likely to reach for the salt shaker. 
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The American Heart Association says  up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day is safe for most people and their hearts. That is the  equivalent of four cups of coffee. An AHA study notes that moderate coffee or tea use may have heart benefits. It also warns that high caffeine levels from energy drinks can be dangerous and that drinking one to three cans a day can raise blood pressure in some people.
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Scientists are trying to figure out how to put humans into artificial hibernation for long-distance trips to Mars. Right now, deep-space travel is incredibly dangerous, causing muscle loss, bone damage, and exposure to high levels of radiation. The fix could involve mimicking animals like ground squirrels and bears, who "go offline" for months at a time. The problem is, we're not squirrels. So the researchers are trying different ways to get our bodies to act like squirrels, such as ultrasound waves and sedatives. Scientists are divided but generally hopeful that they'll be able to pull this off — maybe in the next 10 to 15 years.
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A new survey looks at when Americans shop online and what they’re adding to their carts. It reveals that three in four adults make unplanned purchases during late-night shopping sessions. And they don’t always remember the next day, as 13% have woken to a confirmation email for something they have no memory of ordering.
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TotallyTheBomb says pumpkin spice trash bags are back.  The scent is baked into the bag and meant to mask kitchen smells.  Some users love them while others say the scent fades. 
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WREG says competitive eater Joey Chestnut recently demolished a 5 lb plate of barbecue nachos in 2 minutes and 12 seconds. He ate the dish during a minor league baseball game in Memphis. Chestnut beat out two other competitors 
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The Daily Star says a Brisbane, Australia woman recently gave birth to identical quadruplets. Jenitar Na'amoana and her husband Jortham already have four children. The four newborn girls,  Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and Alexa, were delivered by C-section at 28 weeks and four days. The kids are doing well.
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NBC says a Dover, Delaware thief was recently arrested after returning to a Wendy's for an AirPod she left behind. Shadaira Harris attacked a worker and stole $15 from the register.   Police say she fled the scene and then later came back to search for her AirPods. Harris was charged with strong-arm burglary, conspiracy and terroristic threats
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FOX News says a Turin, Italy woman,  named Idanna Abignente,  recently earned the title of World's Oldest Pole Dancer. She is 82 and trains two to three times a week. Idanna has no plans to stop.  She started after a friend opened a studio 12 years ago.