Five Things to Know: August 9

1. In Case you Missed It:

2. What do you think about summer homework? In this week’s Moms Talk we’re asking people to tell us what they think about giving kids schoolwork in the summer.

3. Quote of the Day: “Gardening is how I relax. It's another form of creating and playing with colors.” –Oscar de la Renta

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4. Who the heck is Oscar de la Renta? One of the world’s leading fashion designers, Oscar de la Renta gained international acclaim when he became one of the designers responsible for the wardrobe of Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960s.

5. Today in History: Jerome John Garcia, more commonly known as Jerry by Deadheads everywhere, died on this day in 1995.