02.19.10: THE WEEKEND!
Friday is... Straw Wrapper Appreciation Day to remember how much fun it is to blow the wrapper off a straw.
Saturday is... Flying Car Day. The first ever flying car, the Arrowmobile, was tested on this date in 1937 (As bad as we all drive on the ground, should we really be controlling our own FLYING car?)
Sunday is... Remember the Funniest Thing Your Child Ever Did Day which is always on the late Erma Bombeck's birthday.
SEARCHIN'
What folks are Googlin' this morning
"plane crash austin"- Joe Stack, frustrated with life in this country and especially the IRS, flew a private plane straight into an office building in Austin, TX, containing nearly 200 IRS employees. "I've had all I can stand...I choose not to keep looking over my shoulder at 'big brother' while he strips my carcass.'" Two bodies have been recovered including Joe's, and 13 people were injured - 2 in critical condition. Shortly before slamming his Piper PA-28 into the building, Stack set his home on fire. CBS reports his wife and step daughter are safe this morning. Joe posted a lengthy suicide note which was signed "Joe Stack, 1956-2010." You can read that note here
"gordon lightfoot" - Imagine you're in your car when all of a sudden there's breaking news on the radio that you died. That's what happened to Gordon Lightfoot, who was driving home from the dentist when he heard word over the radio, so he called the local news station for even more breaking news -- I'M ALIVE! The news media in Canada fell for a bogus rumor first spread through Twitter. MediaSyle.CA tracked down the SINGLE TWEET that set off the panic. Gordon Lightfoot's take: "I haven't had so much airplay for weeks."
"kathryn grayson" - For real dead, though, is Kathryn Grayson, a singer and movie star from the 40's and 50's died at age 88. She was best known for MGM musicals such as Kiss Me, Kate, Anchors Away and Showboat.
PHONE BUZZ
Light 'em up!
Should dad's be banned from pinewood derby competitions?
My neighbor and his boy have been working on his pinewood derby car that will race this weekend. The two have been preparing this car for battle for 3 weeks. Oh, wait, maybe I should say the boy's DAD is preparing the car. What was intended to be a daddy/son project, has now turned into a "win at all cost" obsession with dad. This car has been meticulously engineered for speed, and I have no doubt that they'll win tomorrow... but is that really the point? Anyone know a dad that went a little "pinewood crazy?"
By the way, if you want some good tips on making a blazing fast pinewood derby car, head here for some great tips
What's the worst thing that resulted from a "status update" on Twitter or Facebook?
We like to tell the world where we are on social networking sites... so what? What's the worst that's ever happened?
By the way, check out a new website called PleaseRobMe.com which simply "lists all the empty homes out there." They highlight real time status updates from people that specifically mention where they are -- meaning, not home. Here are few:
"I'm at Gold's Gym (14843 N Northsight Blvd, Raintree & Loop 101, Scottsdale)"
"I'm at Sushi Blues (301 Glennwood Ave., Raleigh)"
"I'm at Xsport Fitness Piper's Alley"
"I'm at Panera Bread"
"I just landed in Berlin"
websiteAnyone listening work at a hospital and can explain how THIS would happen?
A woman in the Czech Republic complained for 5-months of severe abdominal pain following a surgical procedure. The hospital staff thought she was a hypochondriac and refused to look further into the matter. The pain got so intense that she considered suicide. That's when surgeons took another look and ...oopsie... they discovered a foot-long spatula-like surgical tool in her abdomen. Obviously sewn right in there during her last surgery. Oh yes, she's suing. Big time.
FACEBUZZ
Post this - Does Tiger Woods owe us an apology? Do you care?
CELEBRITY TWEETS
Tiger Woods was looking fit while out for a jog yesterday. TMZ.com reports that the photo was staged to rob the paparazzi of a potential million dollar payday. Don't forget, his big "public apology" happens today (Friday) at 11am.
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Check out Alicia Keys covering Gotham Mag's March issue.
The ski and snowboarding stars were too much for the singer wanabees as the Olympics beat American Idol Wednesday night. This is the first time American Idol has lost in its time slot since May 17th, 2004.
Look for Jennifer Lopez to host and sing on Saturday Night Live February 27th.
Simon loves her, but he's not engaged. That's the word from Simon Cowell's publicist Max Clifford who says yes, he is dating American Idol makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy, but there are no plans to marry.
sourceGia, the woman "Jake the Bachelor" dumped on last week's show, told Ellen DeGeneres that it took a while to get over the heartbreak, but she's finally going out again. She says she'll head out on her first date, post-Jake, next week.
Wow. Check out Dyan Cannon at a Los Angeles premiere party the other night. Keep in mind that she's 73.
Sean Penn says the next disaster Haiti is facing is rain. The rainy season is approaching which will spread disease and "un-do all of our efforts." Check out his organization that donates medicine and medical treatment to Haiti.
http://www.beattherain.org/Attention Avatar fans -- your story continues, on paper. Director James Cameron confirmed reports that he's turning his movie into a novel. "There are things you can do in books that you can't do with film," he said. (except make a billion dollars)
rest of storyJesse James' dog, Cinnabun has been missing since January 25th. He even put up fliers around the Long Beach area with a reward if someone spots her. The call came in yesterday-- a woman spotted the dog roaming through the streets. Cinnabun is 15 pounds lighter, a little dirty, but is doing just fine this morning. Check out a picture of the reunion.
NEW THIS WEEK: FLICKS
Shutter Island starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley and Michelle Williams. Two U.S. Marshalls are sent to a federal institution for the criminally insane located in Boston's Outer Harbor to capture a violent female escapee. Preview
Most popular DVD rentals this week:
1. Couples Retreat
2. The Time Traveler's Wife
3. Zombieland
CUTTIN' CAKE THIS WEEKEND
Friday
Justine Bateman is 44
Jeff Daniels turns 55
Seal is 47
Saturday
Sandy Duncan is 64
Andrew Shue turns 43
Cindy Crawford turns 44
Sunday
Jennifer Love Hewitt is 31
Kelsey Grammer turns 55
Charlotte Church is 24
BIRTHDAY QUIZ: Actor Jeff Daniels turns 55 today... name this classic:
ANSWER: Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly. Directed by Peter Farrelly in 1994.
PRIMETIME THIS WEEKEND
Friday
ABC: Meet the Fockers (2004), 20/20
CBS: Ghost Whisperer, Mediuem, Numbers
NBC: Olympics (figure skating, skeleton, skiing, ski jumping)
FOX: House, Kitchen Nightmares
CW: Smallville (NEW), Smallville
Saturday
ABC: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
CBS: Numbers, 48 Hrs, 48 Hrs (NEW)
NBC: Olympics (speed skating, bobsled, skiing)
FOX: Cops (NEW), Cops, America's Most Wanted (NEW)
Sunday
ABC: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (NEW), Desperate Housewives (NEW), Brothers & Sisters (NEW)
CBS: Amazing Race 16 (NEW), Undercover Boss (NEW), Cold Case (NEW)
NBC: Olympics (figure skating, speed skating, freestyle skiing, bobsled)
FOX: The Simpsons (NEW), The Cleveland Show (NEW), Family Guy, American Dad (NEW)
FUN STUFF
GOTTA SEE THIS
Need a good smile as we head into the weekend? This'll do it... Grease Dog Show!
watchDID YOU KNOW
"A survey by Citigroup's Women & Co. found 66 percent of women considered themselves the financial head of their household in 2009. Compare that to 63 percent in 2008."
read moreWHO SAID IT
"I always believe it's very unlikely that lightning will strike twice."
-James Cameron on his chance of winning an Oscar for Avatar
JOKE OF THE DAY
Rick was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary.
His wife was really angry and told him "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 10 seconds, and it better be there!"
The next morning Rick got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.
Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, and brought the box back into the house.
She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.
Rick has been missing since Friday.
SURF THIS!
This could be very scary... do you want to know what the Internet knows about you? Click here!
http://www.whattheinternetknowsaboutyou.com/GAME BREAK
Bobsledding begins this weekend! Cool... Give it a try here, but here's a hint - make small moves. Anything big will throw the sled off the track. You will then be the worst bobsledder ever.
have fun
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