In NJ, there are TV ads for Hard Rock Bet, but they shorten it to “HR BET,” and all I can see it as is “Human Resources Bet.”

If you're taking votes for Comment of the Day, may I direct you to C.S. Lewis, Jr.'s comment on that post, " . . . Today, however, I wish that old WWII Navy veteran was still around so he could shove his knotty pine walking stick straight up Paul Skenes' ass." I cannot stop laughing at that comment.

Harris's Sparrow, a large sparrow, black face mask, pink bill, white belly with dark streaks on the sides, dark crown feathers edged in white.

Here you go, a Harris's Sparrow. Monmouth County, NJ, March 9, 2026. Magnificent bird!

Snowy Owl. White face, black and white feathers on back, sitting on a sand dune.

A couple of weeks ago, I was fortunate to have seen this beauty. Only the 3rd time I've seen this bird, a Snowy Owl.

Today, in 1973, Concorde 001 intercepts the path of a total solar eclipse and follows the moon's shadow, experiencing the longest total eclipse observation (74 minutes).

Tomorrow Will Be Better Than Today | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Can You Watch My Dog For A Few Days While I'm Gone? | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1974, the Universal Product Code is scanned for the first time to sell a package of Wrigley's chewing gum at the Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio.

Rat's Course On Writing | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1997, the National Hockey League approved expansion franchises for Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Columbus (2000), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (2000).

"Falling Rock" | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 2010, at Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history (11 hours and 5 minutes, over three days).

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for June 24, 2025 | GoComics Read Pearls Before Swine—a comic strip by creator Stephan Pastis—for today, June 24, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

Did You See This Theme Party Mentioned In The Newspaper? | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 2005, American social news and discussion site Reddit is founded in Medford, Massachusetts by Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian.

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for June 23, 2025 | GoComics Read Pearls Before Swine—a comic strip by creator Stephan Pastis—for today, June 23, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

Dear Powers That Be In The Universe | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1975, the film "Jaws" is released in the United States, becoming the highest-grossing film of that time and starting the trend of films known as "summer blockbusters".

Thanks For Going On A Coffee Date With Me | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 2023, "Titan," a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean.

I Just Watched this Film On WWII | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1994, following a televised low-speed highway chase, O. J. Simpson is arrested for the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.

Buy The New Bestseller From Stephen King . . . Wherever You Get Your Books | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1904, Irish author James Joyce begins a relationship with Nora Barnacle and subsequently uses the date to set the actions for his novel "Ulysses"; this date is now traditionally called "Bloomsday".

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for June 16, 2025 | GoComics Read Pearls Before Swine—a comic strip by creator Stephan Pastis—for today, June 16, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

Fitness Goal: Do Thirty Push-Ups A Day | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1983, "Pioneer 10" becomes the first man-made object to leave the central Solar System when it passes beyond the orbit of Neptune.

I Have A Plane To Catch | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 1981, the first of the Indiana Jones film franchise, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," is released in theaters.

Are People Basically Good Or Bad? Please Explain. | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 2002, Antonio Meucci is acknowledged as the first inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress.

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for June 11, 2025 | GoComics Read Pearls Before Swine—a comic strip by creator Stephan Pastis—for today, June 11, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

End-Of-Life Decisions | www.gocomics.com/pearlsbefore...

Today, in 2003, the "Spirit" rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission.