How how was it? A chocolate mess in Las Vegas says it all...

Yesterday, I made the mistake of snatching up a bag of chocolate-covered pretzels, before heading back to my Hotel suite (too pooped to participate).

By the time I flopped down on my comfy bed in the cool air-conditioned room, the tasty snack had melted into a chocolate mess, so I quickly tossed the gooey treat into the refrigerator.

Indeed, around the country - under an ominous sweltering dome that has prevailed for days - folks were frying steaks on the the front windshields of their vehicles!

Yup!

That's how sizzling hot it was!

But, in my case, there was a silver lining.

When I reached for the snack from the refrigerator later, I came up with a delicious idea for a yummy dessert.

Chocolate Pretzel Chunks.

After adding two scoops of ice cream, and topping it with whipping cream, I was in heaven!

Don't forget a cherry for the top!

Stay cool, eh?

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Tasty ice-cream treats to cool 'ya down in sizzling heat!

Las Vegas...desert sizzle off! Thunderstorms loom on the horizon!

Whew!

Yesterday, it was like a steaming-hot oven on the strip in Las Vegas!

In fact - outside - the mercury soared to 111 whopping degrees.

"The hottest day of the year," some weatherman reported, while inside tourists and locals alike scurried indoors to escape the sweltering uncomfortable heatwave.

But, a different dilemma awaited 4th of July revelers inside the packed Casinos, sleek malls, and comfy Hotel lobbies.

Uh-huh!

The air-conditioning was so high the experience was downright chilling.

Was there no balance "in between" to found anywhere?

Fortunately, storm clouds drifted in this morning and the sizzle was off.

In fact, weathermen (and women!) are predicting there may be torrential afternoon thundershowers.

If so, I'll be out "singing and dancing" in the rain.

With a nod to Gene Kelly, of course!

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Pet Alert...crack the windows open! Desert heat deadly!

Folks were up-in-arms bright-and-early this morning when they spied a small terrier locked inside a SUV with all the windows closed tight as-a-drum!

Because the driver parked in the shade outside a retail outlet, I expect they imagined that there was no need to crack the windows a tad to ensure their lovable pup was able to breath safely inside while they were off doing errands.

Wrong!

Even out of direct sunlight, the interior of a vehicle may quickly soar to unbearable deadly temperatures.

Get smart, animal owners!

Otherise, concerned citizens may be petitioning to have those family pets turned over to individuals who are capable (and intelligent enough) to properly care for a pet.

Amen!

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Desert Heat deadly for pets left alone in vehicles!

Los Angeles...sizzlin' heat wave record-breaker! Stay cool, dudes!

Los Angelinos seek relief from sizzle!

 

To call it a sizzler would be putting it mildly.

A scorcher?

You betcha!

At high noon today, the mercury bubbled up to a staggering 113 degrees in thermometers all around the City of Angels.

Needless to say, the locals headed for cover.

But, even in the shade of the spreading arms of a stately old oak tree, folks tended to sweat profusely.

Consequently, local news anchors issued dire health warnings and tips on how to stay hydrated.

Also, firefighters remained on alert in high-risk areas around the Los Angeles.

According to weather specialists at the National Weather Service, the previous record high was set on June 26th in 1990.

Trivia buffs may be interested to learn that record-keeping first started-up way back in 1877.

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Las Vegas...sizzles at 110 degrees! Tropical heat wave...

Tropicana poolside!

The word is out!

Las Vegas is currently experiencing a tropical heat wave.

Today, for example, the mercury is expected to soar to 110 degrees with no relief in sight.

News anchors were blitzing the air waves at the crack-of-dawn with tips on how to cope.

"If you're feeling thirsty, you're already dehydrated," one pretty reporter warned.

Although six to eight glasses of cool refreshing water is recommended normally, many have  urged that the intake be increased, to at least eight to ten full glasses.

Other suggestions?

*Wear a sunhat
*Slap on some quality sunscreen
*Avoid strenuous physical activities in the mid-afternoon sun

And, don't forget your pet!

*Be wary of hot ashphalt pavement that may burn paws
*Keep all pets well-hydrated
*Avoid locking up the animals in the car

Enjoy!

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Ellen DeGeneres...play nosedive & win a Nokia mobile phone!

Ellen's Thursday show (tomorrow) looks like a blast!

In the spirit of games, Ellen DeGeneres will ask audience members to play Norwegian Nosedive, which requires participants to touch their body parts to the floor.

As usual, viewers at home - who tweet - have the opportunity to win a daily prize if they can correctly answer a question which focuses on a part of the broadcast (a guest's response, a discussion about a particular subject, a bit of trivia Ellen mentions casually, etc.).

On Friday, Ellen chats with world’s fastest Sport Stacker, a precocious kid named by the name of Steven Purugganan.

On that show, the funny-lady will try her velvety-smooth hands at cup stacking.

Psst!

Don't tell Ellen I blabbed, but balancing skills have nothing to do with it!

It's all done with Elmer's glue.

Needless to say, it's all a fun way to - "Beat the Heat" - according to the perky talk-show hostess-with-the-mostest!

Later, Ellen!

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