09.08.10 TODAY IS...
- Oprah Day marking her premiere on this day in 1986
- Pardon Me Day when Pres. Ford pardoned Nixon "for all offenses" on this day in 1974
- National Nose Hair Maintenance Day (There ya go. There's a day for EVERYTHING now).
POP QUIZ
On this day in 1994, this newlywed couple kissed on stage at the MTV Music Awards. To say it was awkward is being too nice.
ANSWER
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley
IN SEARCH OF
What folks are Googlin' this morning
"glenn shadix"
The guy best know for his role as Otho the interior decorator in "Beetlejuice" died after falling at his home in Alabama yesterday. He was 58. His sister said he may have been having "mobility problems" and may have fallen out of his wheelchair and hit his head. http://bit.ly/d3F9qO
"mayor daley"
Chicago's Mayor Richard Daley announced yesterday that he will not run for re-election in 2011. Some say his decision is linked to his wife's battle with cancer. Maggie Daley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, and doctors say it has now spread to her liver and lung. http://bit.ly/boAQWV
"trace cyrus"
Now that Miley has had it, it's time for Billy Ray Cyrus to lure another one of his offspring into television. Billy Ray and his son, Trace Cyrus, will do a reality about conspiracy theories called "UFO: Unbelievably Freakin' Obvious" on the SyFy network. " I hope this series can shine a light on some of the activities we have questioned, and the mysteries that have long inspired us," says papa. By the way, if you've never seen Trace, just look for the dude with A LOT of tattoos. Check him out here: http://bit.ly/9JBGEW
"jim the anvil neidhart"
Former WWE star Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart was arrested over the weekend for "possession of controlled substance and burglary." Police say they caught Neidhart with stolen Oxycontin and methadone. They say he pried open a rear door to his friends home and stole the pills valued at over $300. http://bit.ly/bgQCBh
"reggie bush"
According to reports, former USC star Reggie Bush is about to be stripped of his Heisman trophy for receiving gifts and benefits while playing for USC. If it happens, he'll be the first player in history to ever have the Heisman award taken away. http://bit.ly/cwz0PQ
PHONEBUZZ
Light 'em up!
What would customers be surprised to find out about your business?
Can you dish any secrets about what you do? This is interesting -- Food Network Magazine surveyed chefs across the country to find out everything we've always wanted to know... here are a few:
Chefs are pickier than you think.
Only 15% of chefs surveyed said they’d eat absolutely anything.
Still, chefs hate picky eaters.
More than 60% said requests for substitutions are annoying.
When eating out in other restaurants, chefs say they avoid pasta and chicken.
Why? These dishes are often the most overpriced (and least interesting) on the menu
They like fast food.
Their favorite chain: Wendy’s
Critics trump movie stars in the VIP pecking order.
A whopping 71% of chefs said they give special treatment to restaurant critics when they spot them; only 63% do the same for celebrities.
Your bread basket might be recycled.
Three chefs admitted that uneaten bread from one basket goes right into another one.
“Vegetarian” is open to interpretation.
About 15% of chefs said their vegetarian dishes might not be completely vegetarian.
The appropriate tip is 20%...
That’s what chefs leave when they eat out, and it’s the amount they think is fair.
...unless the service is really poor.
An astounding 90% of chefs said it’s fair to penalize bad waiters with a smaller tip.
Chefs hate working on New Year’s Eve more than any other holiday.
Valentine’s Day was a close second, but don’t take that to mean chefs aren’t romantic: 54% of those surveyed said they like it when couples get engaged in their restaurant.
Get the rest of the list here: http://yhoo.it/bEj7Gk
CELEBRITY TWEETS
- Rihanna added another tattoo to her collection -- it's a gun plastered on her right leg. What makes this one different from her dozen other tat's? This one is temporary. She got it for her role in the upcoming flick Battleship. http://bit.ly/bIcsqh
- Angelina Jolie touched down in Pakistan yesterday to meet with victims of the recent floods. She wore a long black robe and black headscarf to fit in with the local culture. Officials hope her visit will inspire more people to donate to a region that recently lost 17-thousand people http://bit.ly/cS30Jg
- Sean Penn ridiculed Wyclef Jean's run for president of Haiti calling him a "non-presence" since the earthquake. Jean fired back during a concert over the weekend: "I got a message for Sean Penn: Maybe he ain't see me in Haiti because he was too busy sniffing cocaine." Penn's rep called Jean's comments "reckless and saddening." http://bit.ly/bvKpIJ
- Google is coming to a TV near you. A week after Apple announced its latest TV product, CEO Eric Schmidt promised full Internet browsing via the television with their new service beginning this fall. http://yhoo.it/9ZIbEk
- Niecy Nash is engaged. The "Clean House" host and former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant said yes to boyfriend Jay Tucker. The marriage should last forever because he's just a normal electrical engineer. The wedding is planned for May 2011. http://bit.ly/9P8KJS
- SNL alum and Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler will open Saturday Night Live's new season on September 25th. Katy Perry will be the musical guest. Good line-up.
- Speaking of -- SNL is adding four new players this season - Taran Killam, Paul Brittain, Vanessa Bayer and Jay Pharoah. http://bit.ly/drYnXF
- The MTV Video Awards are Sunday and will feature Eminem, Kanye West, Usher, Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beatz and Bruno Mars. Cher, Katy Perry, Rick Ross and the cast of Glee will be used as presenters. http://bit.ly/bNWkCy
CUTTIN' CAKE TODAY
- Heather Thomas (53)
- Johnathan Taylor Thomas (29)
- Henry Thomas (Elliot from E.T. - 39)
- Pink (31)
BIRTHDAY QUIZ
David Arquette is 39... can you name his flick from 1999?
AUDIO
ANSWER
"Never Been Kissed" starring Drew Barrymore as Josie and David as Rob Geller.
PRIMETIME, BABY!
ABC: The Middle, The Middle, Modern Family, Cougar Town, Castle
CBS: Big Brother, Criminal Minds, CSI: NY
NBC: Minute to Win It (NEW), America's Got Talent (LIVE), Law & Order: SVU
FOX: MasterChef (NEW)
CW: America's Next Top Model (NEW), Helicats (NEW)
FUN STUFF
GOTTA SEE THIS
The greatest thing about a wedding is the love that permeates the air. You can't help but soak it up and be in a good mood. Unless you're a wedding photographer. Then it's go-time!
What's the best thing about a cruise? Non-stop food! Worst thing? Trying to keep that food down when rolling through this: watch!
DID YOU KNOW
McDonalds may be the biggest burger chain, but certainly not the best. According to a new Consumer Reports survey, the best burger is found at In-N-Out, Five Guys and Fuddruckers. McDonalds came in dead last just behind Burger King and Jack in the Box.
WHO SAID IT?
"I have always been very impulsive. Always take action right away and make a decision immediately and not think about what the consequences are."
-Joran van der Sloot to the Today Show yesterday. Video: http://bit.ly/b9I0fj
JOKE OF THE DAY
A couple buys this cute little dog. They take him home and two days later the dog becomes very lazy. It won't eat, doesn't bark, heck it doesn't even move at all.
So the couple decides to take the dog to the Vet. The Vet looks at the dog and then lays it on the floor. He then brings a cat into the room and sets it beside the dog. The cat crawls all over the dog for several minutes and then runs around the dog four times before the Vet picks up the cat and puts him back in his cage.
The Vet then turns to the couple and says, "I'm sorry to tell you this, but your dog is dead ... That'll be $225.00."
"$225.00?," screamed the outraged man. "You expect me to pay you that much just to tell me my dog is dead?"
The Vet replied, "It's only $25.00 for the office visit and $200.00 for the Cat Scan."
SURF THIS
Notes for later is a web service for remembering websites. It creates a unique bookmarklet for your browser that, when clicked, emails you...
-A link to the website you are currently viewing
-Anything you have highlighted on the site
-The time you visited the site
DOGGIE BAG
- NHS officials in England are investigating notes that were found revealing embarrassing health questions by citizens calling a government health line. One note ridiculed a man for catching an STD during a one-night stand. He wanted to avoid passing it to his wife... Wait a minute! When did Jesse James move to London? http://bit.ly/dhnF1n
- A Nevada man running for Governor has come up with a "speedy" way to raise some revenue... charge to speed. Eugene "Gino" DiSimone's idea is to charge $25 for the right to drive up to 90mph for a 24 hour period. Each car would have to pass a safety inspection test and be equipped with a transponder. He believes the idea will raise a billion dollars a year. Of course a half billion of that money will go into the time it takes to peel people and their shredded vehicles off the road, but hey, it's still a lot of money! http://bit.ly/b50RVP
- Due to the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand, the country faces their biggest horror ever -- no beer. Many well known brand names say they won't be able to stock shelves for the rest of the week. Where is Hollywood when you need them? We need a telethon! We need a song! C'mon Clooney, get it together! Oh the humanity! http://bit.ly/9XyoRL
- New Coke, Elizabeth Berkley in "Showgirls," and Jack-in-the-Box becomes Monterey Jack, are just 3 of seven famous marketing blunders. Surprisingly, Michael Jackson's marriage to Lisa Marie didn't make the top 7.... Get the rest of the list here: http://yhoo.it/bl1N32
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