Monday, October 26, 2009

Weekend Report


Today is Pretzel Day...a warm one with cheese sounds great

In Colorado, an 88-year-old has walked 10,000 miles in memory of her late husband. Each day she walks around a lake at an Alzheimer's center where he passed away in 1998...that really is the most beautiful thing I have read all weekend.

The study of the eyes on some giant shrimp living on Australia's Great Barrier Reef could mean DVDs that are even better than Blu-ray...I'd love to see the GBR one day

In Michigan a pet store employee likely set a world record after he stuff 16 Madagascar hissing cockroaches into his mouth. The old record was 11...why???

Paranormal Activity was No. 1 over the weekend...I've heard it is all that is advertised

Garth Brooks' first 20 comeback concerts in Las Vegas have sold out already...I don't know many people who would turn down that ticket

Friday, October 23, 2009

Keep things interesting!!!

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wtf report


It's National Boston Cream Pie Day...mmm my fav

Balloon Boy Sheriff Jim Alderden posted a note on the sheriff's office website talking about the weirdos who've been calling and emailing him since the hoax. He says the best came in from a guy who claimed he had proof Hillary Clinton was an alien....???

In theaters this weekend: Amelia (PG); Astro Boy (PG); Saw VI (R); Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (PG-13); Good Hair (PG-13, wider release)

Procter & Gamble's looking for a Charmin Ambassador to hang out in Times Square bathrooms over the holidays and greet people. You'll also tweet and Facebook your experiences. The gig pays $10,000... I'd do it just to be in NYC

A small New Zealand town has canceled its annual dead rabbit-tossing contest. Animal welfare advocates were upset with The "Rabbit Throw"...now we have to protect dead animals???

Sunday, October 18, 2009

WTF REPORT


The Balloon Boy saga has been declared a hoax by the Larimer County, Colorado, sheriff's office. The sheriff said Sunday that his department has evidence to indicate it was a publicity stunt....REALLY?!? A man who was on TV wanted to be back on TV???? When does this happen???

A 16-year-old Australian girl launched her 34-foot yacht out of Sydney Harbor on Sunday, beginning a solo 23,600 mile journey around the world. If she completes it, she'll be youngest to pull it off....coolest thing I did at that age was repell from a helicopter...she's got me beat.

In Irondequoit, New York, Saturday, a number of men put on women's shoes and went for a walk. Men participating in the "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event raised money for a shelter for abused women... NOW THIS is a GREAT idea!!!...and not just because I'd to break out my heels..lol

Now we MAY be a little too descenitized...
The body of a man slumped over patio furniture on his balcony in California was mistaken for a Halloween decoration. Neighbors of the 75-year-old Marina del Rey man said he "looked fake"... at an elderly man's house?...I'd be a little concerned

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

WTF Report



Today is Be Bald and Be Free Day.

Country superstar Taylor Swift received the most American Music Awards nominations Tuesday. Kanye? None. The AMAs will air November 22 on ABC....America hates Kanye....yay

A California woman has opened a memorabilia shop/museum to display her massive collection of lunchboxes -- almost 700...I miss my "Pigs In Space" lunchbox

Polaroid announced last year it was stopping production of its instant film cameras. Now it says it's bringning them back....ya put you left foot in you put you left foot out...

The U.S. Navy is considering allowing women to serve aboard submarines for the first time...all I gotta say is "All ahead full captain" LOL

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

WTF Report


In a new poll, nearly half of us said "whatever" is the most annoying word...yeah, "totally"...LOL

Dentists say the recession has meant an increase in teeth grinding. Normally 10% to 15% of the adult population grinds at least a little, but worries over money and jobs have seen that number rise...mouth guards for EVERYBODY

A researcher who examined 10,000 Hotmail passwords found that the most commonly used password was '123456'...and we wonder how identity theft happens???

A South Korean jet was grounded before taking off so the crew could catch a stowaway. It was a sparrow that flew in an open door while passengers were still boarding... not sparrow plane its and aeroplane...just a misunderstanding

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WTF Report


In a new survey, nearly two-thirds of workers said in a perfect job, they would do the same work they are doing now....for more money????

Coca-Cola says by the end of 2011 all of its packages worldwide will include calorie information on the front...except for the packages my uncle has in his garage from 1977...LOL

The world's largest candy store will open in Dubai. The 10,000 square foot store will feature a 33-foot singing chocolate tree decorated with lollipops....why does it remind me of the chocolate palace from Depp's version of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory?

A Florida woman was robbed of her Nintendo Wii, a pair of handguns, and her uncles ashes. The thieves left behind the wooden box which was home to the uncle...now that's just mean