What Was 7 Eleven’s Original Name?

• Jump Start Trivia: For a $10 gift card to Sumo we asked what 7 Eleven’s original name was?
  • The answer is…..Tote’m
  • This website has a really great history about 7 eleven’s name and logo.
  • Fun Fact: Did you ever notice that all of the letters in 7 eleven’s logo are Capitalized except the last letter “n”.
  • Yes, It’s Free Slurpee Day! But It’s Lamer Than It Once Was

• Tony Sirico, who played the impeccably groomed mobster Paulie Walnuts in “The Sopranos” and brought his tough-guy swagger to films including “Goodfellas,” died Friday. He was 79.

 

• The Seattle Mariners are doing EXTREMELY well this season. Brent hopes that he isn’t jinxing it just by talking about. However, Brent & Nikki agree that there were a few Mariners snubs when the All Star Game picks were being made. Still, its an exciting time for the baseball club.

  • Win Mariners tickets every week with Brandon on Mariner Mondays

 

• Country Music Calendar Spotlight: Born on this day in Hollywood, Florida, was Scotty Emerick, country music artist, known primarily for his work with Toby Keith. Amongst his co-writing credits are the #1’s “I’m Just Talkin’ About Tonight,” the Willie Nelson duet “Beer for My Horses,” “I Love This Bar,” “Whiskey Girl,” and “As Good as I Once Was”, as well as the Top Five hits “Get Drunk and Be Somebody” and “A Little Too Late.”

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