X-tra News From The X-Files w/Jen Shade
A supplemental guide to the stories you heard on The People's Morning Show
Cargill Recalls Ground Beef Over E-Coli Concerns (08/30/2010)
Agribusiness giant Cargill has recalled 85-hundred pounds of ground beef over E-Coli concerns. In making the announcement Saturday, the U.S. Agriculture Department said officials determined a cluster of illnesses in Maine and New York are related to the products. Officials said the tainted hamburger was sold at BJ's Wholesale Club in
eight states earlier this summer, but the USDA is concerned some product may still be in consumers' freezers. The recalled hamburger bears the USDA establishment number
''EST. 9400,'' an identifying product code of "W69032'' and has a use or freeze by date of July 1st.
Salmonella Outbreak Forces Egg Recall (08/18/2010)
One of America's largest egg companies is the focus of a nationwide recall because of possible salmonella contamination. Wright Country Eggs, based in Galt, Iowa, initiated a voluntary recall of eggs packaged between May 16th and August 13th. The eggs were marketed with a number of brand names and were shipped to eight states. But because companies in those states distribute nationwide, the massive recall was undertaken. The potentially tainted eggs can be identified by checking the stamp on the end of the carton. If the stamp reads P1026, P1413 or P1946, consumers are asked to look at the three-digit number that follows. If it's anywhere between 136 and 225, the eggs are suspect and should be destroyed. The CDC believes salmonella outbreaks in California, Colorado and Minnesota are tied to eggs produced by the Iowa company. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Mazda Recalls 215,000 Vehicles For Steering Problems (08/18/2010)
Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 vehicles are being recalled because the power steering could suddenly fail. The vehicles included in the recall were made from 2007 to 2009. The Japanese automaker says the recalled cars could loose their power steering without warning, increasing the chances of an accident. Mazda did not give details of any accidents when it filed the problem with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday.
The automaker plans to start sending out recall notices in September and all owners with affected vehicles should be notified by February. Meantime, Mazda admits it has a shortage of parts to fix the glitch. A preliminary investigation into the problem was opened by the NHTSA in June.
HOW SAFE IS YOUR THE PRO SPORTS VENUE FOOD?
Health department inspections at MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA venues have uncovered many food violations. Health officials found mold, cockroaches, mice droppings and poor hygiene among stadium workers. According to ESPN's "Outside the Lines," The worst offenders are Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, and Verizon Center in Washington, DC, home to the Wizards and Capitals. One-hundred percent of vendors at those stadiums were found to be in violation of health inspection standards.
To look up your favorite eatery:
Click here to enter the Restaurant Inspection Database
RECALL: Nissan Cube
Nissan is recalling 46-thousand Cube hatchbacks because they leak too much fuel during rear-end crashes. The 2009 and 2010 model year Cubes failed rear crash tests, reports the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The agency said that the fuel leaks could result in a fire if there was any sort of spark or ignition source near the crash. Dealers will install a special protector that attaches to the gas recirculation tube. The part and its installation will be provided free of charge. Cube owners can also visit the agency website at www.SaferCar.gov.
The GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test
Could you go into a driver's license office in Harrisburg today and pass a written driver's test? The 2010 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test survey ranked how well drivers would do on a test if it were taken today. When it comes to the most knowledgeable drivers, Pennsylvanians answered an average of 76-percent of the test correctly. The best at number one is Kansas while New York came in last.
Click here to see how you'd do: http://www.nationaldriverstest.com/national-drivers-test/ndt-results.php#challenge
Need to know more about voting in Pennsylvania?
(Click here: http://www.votespa.com/portal/server.pt/community/home/13514)
Washington (CNN) - Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, is clarifying comments he made during a recent House Armed Services Committee hearing in which he suggested that the island of Guam, a U.S. territory, might "tip over and capsize." Chick the link to see if you think it was a joke at Mr. Johnson cliams: http://cnn.com/video/?/video/politics/2010/04/02/ac.johnson.guam.capsize.cnn
In case you were wondering what film critic Roger Ebert thinks of the now-famous portrait of his cancer-wracked face, he's okay with it. The striking and unsettling photograph appeared on the cover of this month's "Esquire" magazine, which profiled the prolific reviewer, blogger and author. Ebert wrote yesterday on his blog for the Chicago "Sun-Times" quote, "I got a jolt from the full-page photograph of my jaw drooping." But he then reconsidered, saying, quote, "It's just as well it's out there. That's how I look, after all."
He even re-posted the photograph along with a lengthy and eloquent take on the "Esquire" article, which describes his battle against the silence imposed by throat cancer. The only aspect of the piece Ebert says he disliked was the implication that he's dying. Ebert says he's not, and Chicago's most venerable newspaper columnist would like everyone to know he's pretty happy these days.
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DRUG RECALL -
About one-and-a-half-million baby strollers are being recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission cites concerns over severe fingertip injuries to children caused by the canopies on the Graco strollers. There have been two fingertip lacerations and five fingertip amputations. The strollers were made in China and sold at stores in the U.S. between October 2004 and December 2009.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Millions Of Cribs
(Washington, DC) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling more than two-million drop-side cribs. The products were all produced by Stork Craft Manufacturing of British Columbia. Included in the recall are about 147-thousand Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The CPSC says various malfunctions of the cribs pose choking, suffocation and other hazards to children. Four infants have died in crib-related accidents.
The CPSC is asking parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for a free repair kit and not to try to fix the cribs without the kit. The free repair kit converts the drop-side of the crib to a fixed side and can be obtained through the Stork Craft website at StorkCraft.com
The agency says the drop-side plastic hardware of the affected cribs can break, deform or fall off. The issue can cause the side to detach in one or more corners, creating a hazardous space between the crib and the mattress. Retailers in the U.S. who sold the affected cribs include JC Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby and Wal-Mart. Online vendors include Amazon, Babiesrus, Costco, Target and Walmart. The cribs were sold from January 1993 through October of this year.
The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income people pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants and crisis grants.
You need not have an unpaid bill to receive home heating energy assistance. You can receive this money without being in the Cash Assistance program -- a family of four with an annual income of up to $33,075 can qualify for assistance. No lien is placed on your property if you receive this help.
The opening dates for the LIHEAP program are:
Cash: NOVEMBER 2, 2009 through MARCH 15, 2010
Crisis: JANUARY 4, 2010 through MARCH 15, 2010
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO:http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/servicesprograms/liheap/
PMS TALKED ABOUT "CAP and TRADE" and if you don't know what it means... check out this link:
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/01/capandtrade101.html
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How long would it take an average citizen to plow through thousands of pages of proposed legislation?
A group of voice-talents from across the country have made it easy to follow the entire process. They have recorded the legislation online. John Zadikian, who voiced 50-pages of the bill, says it's the only real way to sort out fact from fiction.
BPA'S IN FOOD
(Washington, DC) -- A potentially dangerous chemical may be lurking in the packaging of many common foods. That's according to a new study by the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Consumers Union. The study focuses on a controversial chemical additive used to harden plastic, BPA. Consumers Union tested BPA levels in 19 name-brand foods sold in metal, paper or plastic packages. It found none in products like paper canisters of Similac powdered Advance Infant Formula or Nestle Juicy Juice boxes. However, it found enough BPA in some foods, like cans of Del Monte Fresh Cut Blue Lake Green Beans, to raise a red flag. The Consumers Union report claims children who eat multiple servings of such foods could ingest enough BPA to see negative health effects. The chemical was even found in some foods that were labeled "BPA-free."
Last year, the Food and Drug Administration released a draft report that said BPA was safe to use in food containers. However, critics point to studies that suggest BPA may lead to an array of health problems, including cancer, diabetes and reproductive abnormalities. Consumers Union sent a letter to the FDA claiming the new report helps make the case for banning BPA in products that come in contact with food and beverages.
Least Reliable Vehicles according to Consumer Reports (11/4/09)
1. Volkswagen Touareg
2. Jaguar XF
3. Chevrolet Colorado (4WD)
4. GMC Canyon (4WD)
5. Ford F-250 (turbodiesel, 4WD)
6. BMW 535i (AWD)
7. Chrysler Town & Country
8. Dodge Grand Caravan
9. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (turbodiesel)
10. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (V8)
Most Reliable Vehicles according to Consumer Reports (11/4/09)
1. Honda Insight
2. Lexus SC
3. Toyota Venza (4-cyl.)
4. Mercedes-Benz GLK
5. Toyota Yaris Hatchback
6. Toyota FJ Cruiser
7 Honda Fit
8. Toyota Prius
9. Scion xD
10. Toyota 4Runner (V6)
THOUSANDS LINE-UP TO SEE MIRACLE BOY - Up to two-thousand Muslims from the northern region of Russia are daily making the pilgrimage to the small Russian town of Kizlyar to see nine-month-old Ali Yakubov. The child's parents claim verses of the Koran appear and disappear on the child's body. Witnesses say last week the verse "Be thankful or grateful to Allah" appeared in Arabic on the blue-eyed toddler's leg. Later, the verse faded away. The infant's mother claims the Koranic verses began appearing on the child two weeks after birth, and says Allah has sent her a "miracle child to keep the people safe." The head of the Kizlyar region said the child is a sign from God. Skeptics say the clamour around the baby is a diversion from the mounting Islamist militant threat in the area.
Sue Church recently went to Fox News after she cooked up a pork chop that featured a likeness of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. She says the meat also resembled the antler-wearing dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Toyota Throttle Problems May Not Be Related To Floormats
(San Diego, CA, October 19, 2009) -- Throttle control problems reported in some Toyota and Lexus vehicles may not all be related to faulty floor mats as claimed by Toyota. The "Los Angeles Times" reports an investigation finds the situation may be far more dire than originally thought. The "Times" quotes automotive experts who say the combination of keyless ignition -- which requires a button be pressed for three seconds before the engine can be shut down -- along with transmission controls and computerized throttles may make millions of vehicles unsafe.
Toyota previously blamed the stuck gas pedal hazard on floor mats and ordered the recall of nearly four-million vehicles so the mats can be inspected. The possible electronic and mechanical issues haven't been addressed publicly by the automaker.
A recent case apparently involving a stuck throttle ended the life of an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer and his family. The officer, Mark Saylor, was driving a loaner Lexus while his was in a shop. The 19-year CHP veteran may not have been familiar with the requirement that a button be held for three seconds to kill the engine. In addition, the configuration of the sport shifter makes it difficult to shift into neutral.
The officer's wife, daughter and brother-in-law were in the car when the throttle stuck wide open on a San Diego freeway. The brother-in-law dialed 911 to report, quote, "We're in trouble, there's no brakes," just before screams were heard. Witnesses have reported the brakes were on fire as the car flew through an off-ramp intersection at more than 120 miles an hour, struck another vehicle, flew off the road, overturned and burst into flames. Everyone inside was killed.
Oh, the HUMANITY... not to mention ALCOHOL ABUSE in a Russian warehouse!
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****TOYOTA RECALL****
Floormats that can jam accelerators is the cause of a recall of roughly three-point-eight-million Toyota vehicles. Five deaths are blamed on the problem. The recall covers the Camry and Avalon sedan, Prius hybrid, Tacoma and Tundra pickup truck and three Lexus models. For now, owners are asked to remove driver side floormats.
The affected Toyota and Lexus models are:
2007-2010 Camry
2005-2010 Avalon
2004-2009 Prius
2005-2010 Tacomao
2007-2010 Tundra
2007-2010 ES 350
2006-2010 IS 250 and IS 350
Click here to go to the TOYOTA NEWSROOM: http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/default.aspx
DO CELL PHONES MAKE PEOPLE SICK?
An international conference will examine a new report on cancer risks linked to exposure to cell phone radiation.
The Environmental Working Group, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group, released a list ranking more than 1,000 cell phones according to the radiation levels they emit.
EWG's List of Lowest Radiation Phones:
1. Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) [AT&T]
2. Motorola RAZR V8 [CellularONE]
3. Samsung SGH-t229 [T-Mobile]
4. Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) [AT&T]
5. Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) [AT&T]
6. Samsung Gravity (SGH-t459) [CellularONE, T-Mobile]
7. T-Mobile Sidekick [T-Mobile]
8. LG Xenon (GR500) [AT&T]
9. Motorola Karma QA1 [AT&T]
10. Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]
EWG's List of Highest Radiation Phones:
1. Motorola MOTO VU204 [Verizon Wireless]
2. T-Mobile myTouch 3G [T-Mobile]
3. Kyocera Jax S1300 [Virgin Mobile]
4. Blackberry Curve 8330 [Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless, MetroPCS]
5. Motorola W385 [U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless]
6. T-Mobile Shadow [T-Mobile]
7. Motorola C290 [Sprint, Kajeet]
8. Motorola i335 [Sprint]
9. Motorola MOTO VE240 [Cricket, MetroPCS]
10. Blackberry Bold 9000 [AT&T]
A striking photo is causing quite a stir among environmentalists. The picture dubbed "mother nature in tears" shows a waterfall streaming down the side of a melting Norwegian ice cap. Many people who have seen the image claim it resembles the face of a crying woman. The photo was taken by marine photographer and environmental lecturer Michael Nolan this summer during an annual trip to Norway's largest ice cap, Austfonna. The World Glacier Monitoring Service estimates that ice cap has been shrinking by up to 160 feet a year for decades. Nolan tells London's "Telegraph" newspaper it seemed as if Mother Nature was, quote, "crying about our inability to reduce global warming."
****RECALL ALERT****
A faulty switch has caused Ford to recall four and a half million vehicles. The announcement is an expansion of a recall that now includes 14-million vehicles in the last ten years. The switch has been linked to hundreds of vehicle fires. It was installed in 16-million Ford vehicles before they were discontinued in 2002. The new recall includes over one million Ford Windstars from model years 1995 through 2003, along with many Explorers, Econoline vans and Super Duty trucks.
http://www.ford.com/search/search-results?sitename=FordCom&showall=false&searchtext=recall
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will distribute free potassium iodide pills to people living near nuclear power plants. Residents who live or work within a ten-mile radius of the state's five power plants can pick up the pills starting today. In addition to the tablets, instructions will be provided detailing how to store the pills and when they should be taken. Health officials will be on hand to answer any questions. For a list of distribution sites, refer to the Health Department's website at www.health.state.pa.us.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler was airlifted to a hospital after he fell off the stage while peforming "Love In An Elevator" at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Concert spokesman Mike Sanborn says he saw the fall, "He does a lot of dancing on the stage and he does a lot of stuff with his mike stand. He put his stand down and twirled around and stepped backwards off the stage." Tyler suffered head and back injuries.
Click here to watch the spill: http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=ed2c697f-01cd-42d3-9dc0-796b744973ab
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With all of the talk about the "Cash for Clunkers" program, want to know what YOUR "new" fuel economy rating is?
Click here to find out: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm
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HANDERPANTS... have become a hot seller on the net. The $11.95 gloves are shaped like underwear and were inspired by Jockey shorts
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International Game Fish Association, Jessica Wanstall (4'10" 84lbs) has set a world record for a freshwater fish caught by an angler aged 16 and under.
The 11 year old caught the 193 lb stone catfish on the Ebro River in North-East Spain.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199848/Now-huge-fish-Schoolgirl-angler-nets-record-catch-twice-size-thats-9ft-long-weighs-14stone.html?ITO=1490#ixzz0LQLognRb
Michael Jackson -- #7
Get ready to have your mind blown. Ready? Here we go ...
-- Michael Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02.
-- Michael Jackson's memorial was on 7/7/09 ... exactly 7 years after the will was signed.
-- Michael Jackson's two biggest hits -- "Black & White" and "Billie Jean" -- were each #1 for 7 weeks.
-- Michael Jackson's three biggest albums -- "Thriller," "Bad" and "Dangerous" -- each produced 7 top 40 hits.
-- Michael Jackson was the 7th of 9 children.
-- Michael Jackson was born in 1958 ... 19 + 58 = 77
-- Michael Jackson died on the 25th ... 2 + 5 = 7
-- Michael Jackson has 7 letters in his first and last name.
If you're looking for lottery numbers tonight, we recommend something with the number 7 in it.
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The guy who played Carmine "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa on "Laverne and Shirley" was arrested last Friday in Las Vegas after he allegedly got into a drunken car crash.
Law enforcement sources tell us they received a call at around 12:30 PM about a collision with a "suspected drunk driver." When officers arrived, they found Eddie Mekka and administered field sobriety tests.
After the tests, Mekka was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence -- a misdemeanor. As for the accident, we don't know any details, but we do know there were no injuries reported at the scene. (COURTSEY of TMZ.com)
Joyce to the World: Check Out My Mug Shot
Here is Joyce DeWitt's mug shot -- taken on Saturday after the 60-year-old "Three's Company" star was arrested in El Segundo, Cal. for suspicion of DUI.
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Are you driving a "cool" car? If you're in a 2009 Ford Focus, a 2010 Kia Soul, or a 2009 Smart Fortwo you are, at least according to "Kelley Blue Book." These cars are all on the vehicle valuation company's Ten Coolest New Cars Under 18-Thousand-Dollars for 2009 list. To see th list: http://www.kbb.com/kbb/NewsAndReviews/top-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18000.aspx?SelectedIndex=7#Content______________________________________________________________________________
CONTRACTORS MUST REGISTER
The Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
The Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act requires contractors who do more than five-thousand dollars of remodeling work a year to register with the Bureau of Consumer Protection. The law will, also disclose history of crime convictions, and home improvement fraud or bankruptcy. Once it takes affect, contractors will be required to carry liability insurance as well.
(CLICK THE LINKS TO LEARN MORE)
Link to the Attorney Generals Office: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=3993
The Actual Bill... boring, but you might want to look at it :Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
THIS SITE BREAKS IT DOWN: uponfurtherreview.philadelphiabar.org
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(Chicago, IL) -- The Sears Tower opens a new attraction this morning: a series of glassed-in ledges on the 103rd floor so visitors can see the Windy City. Skydeck Chicago general manager Randy Stancik says the new ledges will add better views to the nation's tallest skyscraper. Stancik also says the ledges jut over Chicago's main thoroughfare and the Chicago River, allowing people an unobstructed view of the skyline. Skydeck Chicago is open daily from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Eastern time through October. More information can be found at www.theskydeck.com.
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Monkey Business: Bubbles the Chimp was told that Michael Jackson died. The King of Pop rescued his furry friend from a cancer research center in 1985. Bubbles now lives at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida. His trainer Bob Dunn says, "He's in his 20's. He's doing fine." Bubbles has his own Webpage at http://www.centerforgreatapes.org/residents-details.aspx?id=6
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STARRY FACED TEEN SUES ARTIST: Kimberley Vlaminck is suing a Belgian tattoo artist for $20,000 for inking her face with 56 stars. The 18 year-old says Rouslan Toumaniantz doesn't fully understand English or French and thus misunderstood her tattoo request. She fell asleep in his chair and woke up with stars all over her cheeks. "It is horrible. He has turned me into a freak. I can't go out on the street now without people looking at me." Toumaniantz insists Kim "got what she wanted" and only complained when her dad got angry and her boyfriend dumped her.
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Bret Michaels is speaking out about his run-in with a piece of stage scenery at last Sunday's Tony Awards. The Poison frontman has taken to his website, posting photos of his bloodied face and delivering a heated press release calling out the Tonys for their lack of compassion. Bret states, quote, "I feel had this incident happened to Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton or Elton John the Tonys would have at least issued a letter of concern." The press release continues by explaining that the incident left Michaels dazed and bloodied, adding, quote, "the full extent of his injuries remains to be seen until all X-rays are back." Michaels' reps are blaming the Tonys for the rocker's injuries. They claim the production crew should have allowed him to leave the stage before lowering the set.Bret Michaels and Poison performed their song "Nothing But a Good Time" during last Sunday's 63rd annual Tony Awards. When Michaels went to exit the stage, a descending piece of the set struck him in the head. He suffered a split lip and a fractured nose as a result of the mishap.(Read more:http://bretmichaels.com/2009/news_files/news.shtml)
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THE MOVE TO SMALLER MORE FUEL EFFICIENT CARS CAN COME AT PRICE....
Even minor fender benders can cause very EXPENSIVE damage to tiny cars. The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has released a report this morning involving tests of seven mini and microcar bumpers. None of the cars was rated good after being thumped in several all too common ways and only one earned a rating of acceptable. IIHS bumped the tiny vehicles at the corners moving into a barrier at just three miles-per-hour and straight on from the front and rear at six miles-per-hour. The worst performer of the bunch is the Kia Rio that suffered more than nine-thousand dollars damage. The Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and Mini Cooper also earned poor ratings in the bumper performance check. Of all the vehicles the Smart Fortwo was best suffering just under 33-hundred dollars damage in all four tests. The Chevy Aveo was second best with about 45-hundred dollars total damage.
The full report is available on the Institute website www.iihs.org.
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Rules of the Road
A new survey by GMAC reveals that 20% of licensed drivers would not pass a written drivers test if they took it today. Those over the age of 35 know the rules of the road the best while those between the ages of 18 and 24 are virtually clueless.
Most Knowledgeable Drivers By State
1. Idaho
2. Wisconsin
3. Montana
4. Kansas
5. South Dakota
6. Nebraska
7. Utah
8. Wyoming
9. Iowa
10. Oregon
Least Knowledgeable Drivers By State
10. Connecticut
9. Florida
8. DC
7. Massachussetts
6. Rhode Island
5. Georgia
4. California
3. Hawaii
2. New Jersey
1. New York
WANT TO TAKE A SAMPLE TEST TO SEE HOW YOU WOULD DO? (Click the link below)
http://www.testquestionsandanswers.com/drivers-license/pennsylvania.html
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Glenn Timmerman is the Chicago Bears biggest fan. He has gotten 92 Bears autographs permanently tattooed on his body. He has a Website at www.biggestbearfan.com and plans to continue getting inked.
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JUST ANOTHER STORY TO PROVE THAT WOMEN AND MEN DON'T THINK ALIKE
In a recent poll conducted by the websites Date.com, Matchmaker.com and Amor.com, both sexes gave varying answers on which older male/younger female celebrity pairing would be the best. The women leaned towards actor Jack Nicholson and reality star Kim Kardashian, with nearly 42-percent choosing that option. But actor Mickey Rourke and heiress Paris Hilton topped the men's list, garnering 25-percent of the vote. The only thing both sexes could agree upon was their last place choice -- actors Samuel L. Jackson and Camilla Belle. The idea of that couple was favored by just six-percent of the men and only four-percent of the women.
The Complete Results Of The Ultimate Older Celeb/Younger Starlet Coupl, e Poll:<, /STRONG>
MEN
1. Mickey Rourke and Paris Hilton (25-percent)
2. Jack Nicholson and Kim Kardashian (21-point-nine-percent)
3. George Hamilton and Lindsay Lohan (18-point-eight-percent)
4. Tom Jones and Miley Cyrus (12-point-five-percent)
5. George Clooney and Megan Fox (Nine-point-four-percent)
6. Robin Williams and Leighton Meester (Seven-point-eight-percent)
7. Samuel L. Jackson and Camilla Belle (Six-point-three-percent)
WOMEN
1. Jack Nicholson and Kim Kardashian (41-point-seven-percent)
2. George Hamilton and Lindsay Lohan (25-percent)
3. Mickey Rourke and Paris Hilton (20-point-eight-percent)
4. George Clooney and Megan Fox (16-point-seven-percent)
5. Robin Williams and Leighton Meester (12-point-five-percent)
6. Tom Jones and Miley Cyrus (Eight-point-three-percent)
7. Samuel L. Jackson and Camilla Belle (Four-point-two-percent)
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ROAD TRIPPING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
"Kelley Blue Book" is offe, ring its picks of the Top Ten Road Trip Cars
The best ride for a "Driver's Trip" is the Chevy Corvette Z06, which packs 505 horsepower and can reach a top speed of 298 miles per hour. Another great car for those hitting the road on their own is the Porsche Cayman S, which the publication calls "one of the purest driver's cars in the world." If you need to tow something, you can't go wrong with the Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab. Campers will likely appreciate the handling capabilities and versatile interior of the Honda Element, while the Lexus LX 570 is great for a trip into the mountains. Meanwhile, you can't beat a Ford Mustang Convertible as a good-time party car.
Another good -- and less expensive -- option for having a fun time with friends is the Mazda3. Folks looking to go the distance can cross the country comfortably with the VW Jetta SportWagen TDI. Those wanting a more family-friendly vehi, cl, e will do well with the Honda Odyssey. But for cou, , ples wanting an intimate and romantic road experience, you'll want to roll out in a Jaguar XKR Convertible.
"Kelley Blue Book's" Top, Ten Road Trip Cars:
Ski Trip - Lexus LX 570
Camping Trip - Honda Element
Family Outing - Honda Odyssey
Spring Break - Ford Mustang Convertible
New Grad Trip - Mazda Mazda3
Cross Country - VW Jetta SportWagen TDI
Trip For Two - Jaguar XKR Convertible
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"Maxim" magazine has unleashed , its pick of women for the "2009 Hot 100." In first place is actress Olivia Wilde. The 25-year-old , star of the Fox medical series "House" is the magazine's top pick for her sexually risque be, havior on the show on which sh, e plays a doctor with a terminal illness.
The full list is available in the current issue of "Maxim" on newsstands now.
(Want more? Go to: http://www.maxim.com/?id=1209/girls_of_maxim/girl_template.aspx)
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MARYLAND STRIP MALL EXPLODES!
See the video and read up:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-d, yn/content/article/2009/05/07/AR2009050702519.html
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The World's Loudest Burping Woman .. see her at http://ww, w.liveleak.com/view?i=b18_12, 41550763&p=1
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They were "hip" at the time...<, /STRONG>
1970's PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS for SWINE FLU
* Keep in mind, these Vaccines had very bad side e, ffects. Those Heart attacks, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and sometimes death. HUNDREDS of people filed suit against the government on behalf of children left without a parent due to fatal side effects from the swine flu vaccine. _____________________________________________________________________
Celebrate EARTH DAY all year... at 1057.com (Click link see our "green page.")
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Is there a hidden message in the Chicago Bulls logo? You decide!
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Aggressive drivers cause more, than half of all the fatal traffic accidents on America's roadways. That's according to a newly, released report from the Triple-A Foundation for Traffic Safety. The organization says speeding is the most common contributing facto, r to death on the road. The full report is available on the foundation website AAAFoundation.org.
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Phil Spector's defense attorneys insist they'll appeal his second-degree mu, rder conviction. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer was found guilty of killing actress Lana Clarkson in 2003. The 69-year-old Spector faces an 18-year prison , , term when he's sentenced May 29th.
(Tell me this picture (SOURCE:TMZ) doesn't look like a live version of a Simpson's character! - JS)
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Haven't had enough in the sweets department? A former Harvard University student has invented an inhaler that helps diet-conscious chocoholics reduce their cravings for sweets. David Edwards says 'Le Whif' users , actually breathe in chocolate. "We call it whiffing. The chocolate flavored powder is stored in a small plastic cylinder which users inhale from. It fills your mouth with almost pure chocolate - it tastes really good. It's zero calorie, so could also be used as a diet tool." Each Le Whif canister costs $3 and is available in raspberry, mint, mango and plain.
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The full results of the Date.com, Matchmaker.com, and Amor.com Top Sexy 60-Something lists:
Men Chose:
1. Susan Sarandon, 62 - 22-point-two-percent
2. Cher, 62 - 16-point-seven-percent
3. Raquel Welch, 68 - 15-point-three-percent
4. Farrah Fawcett, 62 - 12-point-one-percent
5. Goldie Hawn, 63 - eleven-point-eight-percent
6. Meryl Streep, 59 - eight-point-six-percent
7. Bette Midler, 63 - six-point-nine-percent
8. Barbra Streisand, 66, and, , Stevie Nicks, 60 - tied at five-point-six-percent
Women Chose:
1. Paul McCartney, 66, and Richard Gere, 59 - tied at 27-point-three-percent
3. Al Pacino, 68 - 16-point-four-percent
4. Samuel L. Jackson, 60 - 12-point-nine-percent
5. Mick Jagger, 65, and Robert DeNiro, 65 - tied at eleven-point-five-percent
7. Harrison Ford, 66 - nine-point-one-percent
8. Michael Douglas, 64 - six-point-five-percent
9. Sylvester Stallone, 62 - three-percent
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TrekYourself.com is a new Website where you can become a Vulcan, a Klingon or another from Star Trek character within a couple minutes. (be warned, it’s also an addd for Cheese its…. And thy fly around on yor screen…)
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NEW FORM OF TRANSPORTATION?
General Motors and Segway will announce a partnership today to produce an electric urban commuter. "USA Today" reports the new joint venture will be called Project Puma, an acronym for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility. Segway is the company that produced the famous battery powered two wheel scooter.
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SLUGGER CELEBRATES... and you be a part of it!
Major League Baseball has announced that all Louisville Sluggers used in the 2009 season will feature a special 125th anniversary logo to celebrate the br, and's landmark season. The logo has the year Louisville Slugger was launched, 1884, and the anniversary year of 2009. This is the third time the league has allowed Slugger to put a special logo on the bats. The first time was in 1976, to celebrate the country's bicentennial. The second appearance was in 2006, when a breast cancer ribbon logo was used for the first time, on pink bats, created for Mother's Day. Personalized commemorative bats are available at 14 MLB ballparks, the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory gift shop or online at www.mlb.com or www.sluggergifts.com.
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PUMP PRANK GOES WRONG...
A Phoenix Arizona man thought it would be funny to light a match while his buddy filled his Tracker with gas. He fired one up and the rest is clear...
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The cashier (only on the job a week) pulled the hose from the pump and put the fire out. The man with the match suffered serious burns. No one else was injured including the driver, a woman and her baby._____________________________________________________________________
WHAT IF YOUR LANDLORD DOESN'T PAY THE BANK FOR THE PLACE YOU ARE LIVING IN?
Renters can now check to see if the home they're living in is about to be reclaimed by a bank. California based RealtyTrac has just started a service called Renter Alerts. Until now tenants could be blindsided when someone shows up at the door and orders them out of a home or apartment with little or no notice. The Renter Alert program offers total access to the amazing one-point-eight-million homes with mortgages either in default or in foreclosure. For a fee of just under 25-dollars per year the service allows subscribers to pick addresses at random nationwide and will send an e-mail to a subscriber the instant a property they're renting or even thinking abou, t renting is the subject of any kind of foreclosure activity. More information is available at RealtyTrac.com.
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A new Ball State University study reveals that adults spend an average of eight hours a day in front of screens, be it televisions, computer monitors, cell phones or other devices. Other findings:
- the average adult spends slightly more than five hours a day in front of the TV. The figure drops to 3.5 hours among 18-24 year olds and 7 hours among those older than 65
- adults spend an average of 6.5 minutes a day with videogame consoles. That number rises to 26 minutes a day among those ages 18-24
- adults spend an average of 20 minutes a day looking at mobile devices with the highest usage -- 43 minutes a day -- among the 18-24 age group. (Source: 3/30/09 MetroSource News)
KOSHER TEQUILA
New York businessman Martin Silver is launching a new kosher tequila in time for Cinco de Mayo. He says a half million cases of the 99-proof kosher tequila, called Agave 99, will be on the market in time for the holiday. A rabbi overseas the production of the drink, which will retail for $41.95 a bottle. The tequila will hit store shelves just before Passover, which starts at sundown on April 8th.
(Source: 3/30/09 MetroSource News)
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TURN OFF THOSE COMPUTERS TO SAVE MONEY!
Businesses are wasting billions of dollars by leaving their personal computers on at night. That's the assessment of a report released today by an energy management software company and the Alliance to Save Energy. The report says U.S. organizations spend two-point-eight-billion-dollars a year to power unused machines which emit about 20-million tons of carbon dioxide. The 2009 PC Energy Report, produced by 1E, analyzed workplace PC power consumption in the U.S., United Kingdom and Germany. Simply shutting down PCs at night, the report says, can save a company with ten-thousand PCs more than 260-thousand-dollars a year and more than 18-hundred tons of carbon dioxide emissions. (Source: 3/25/09 MetroSource News)
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MEAT KILLS... TOO HARSH OR GOOD ADVISE?
The National Cancer Institute researchers found just four ounces of beef or pork a day is a pretty good indication you'll be measured for your coffin sooner than folks who stick mostly to poultry and fish. The study's being billed as the most comprehensive look at flesh-eating folks and their mortality rates. The 545-thousand subjects aged 50 to 71 were followed between 1995 and 2005. They all filled out a questionnaire about their diets. Roughly 48-thousand men and 23-thousand women died in the decade of the study. Researchers say eleven-percent of those men and 16-percent of the women would still be alive if they'd cut their daily red meat or pork consumption. For women, those who ate the most red meat on a daily basis were 20-percent more likely to die of cancer and 50-percent more likely to die of heart disease. Men were 22-percent more likely to die of cancer and 27-percent more likely to die of heart disease if , they at the equivalent of a small hamburger every day.
Those who eat any sort of sausage, hot dogs or cold cuts on a daily basis faced similar spikes in mortality, likely because of the nitrates and their link to cancer. Compare that to the turkey- and chicken-lovers, whose death rate was eight-percent lower than the rest. Researchers say you don't have to go all-veggie to lengthen your life, just cut down red meat consumption to small portions no more than a few times a week.
Findings are published in the journal "Archives of Internal Medicine." - (Source - MetroSource News 03/24/09)
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SEXTING DANGER REAL! NOT VIRTUAL
A Cincinnati couple is launching a national campaign hoping to have laws passed to address the growing issue of sexting. This fairly recent phenomenon involves teenagers and even pre-teens sending nude or partially clothed photos of themselves to friends, usually with a cell phone. That's what Jessica Logan did last year and it's the reason she ended up hanging herself, taking her own life in her bedroom. The "Cincinnati Enquirer" reports Jessie's mother and father, Cynthia and Albert Logan, now want to warn teens that sending racy photos of themselves can result in harassment, humiliation and bullying when the picture, originally meant only for a boyfriend as in their daughter's case, ends up being forwarded to dozens of people. The couple's New York attorney, Parry Aftab knows the issue well. She runs a couple of cyber safety websites including the world's oldest and largest, wiredsafety.org.
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LETTUCE REMEMBER... WHAT CAN BE YOU TUBE'D - Richard Shannon was recently fired from Subway after a flick on YouTube that showed him stuffing a piece of lettuce up his nose before returning it to a display case. He also put salad leaves in his mouth before spitting them out. The 22 year-old was eventually arrested after a customer saw the video and called the London police. Shannon was sentenced to 300 hours of community service. His lawyer says, "He had absolutely no idea that the person who was in the shop with him was going to put this on YouTube. I don't think there has been any suggestion that any member of the public was harmed. No-one would have had any of that lettuce because it was discarded."
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Ok... It's Spring Break and she's 55... nuff said...________________________________________________________________________
Spring Breakers better be on their best behavior this year because they're being watched by their parents, employers, mates and millions of others. Earthcam.com has set up Spring Break Webcams on beaches and at bars in Myrtle Beach, South Padre Island, South Beach, Cancun, Waikiki, Baja, Mexico, Vegas, Panama City, Daytona Beach and Puerto Rico. Are your loved one's staying out of trouble?
Click the link to peek: http://www.earthcam.com/
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We had a field day with people's fears today! Want to know more?
http://www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/phob.html
A great list of and info regarding the world of phobias: http://phobialist.com/
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Equmen is selling a new slimming t-shirt for men with beer bellies. The company's "core precision undershirt" is made of polyester, spandex and nylon, and is designed to flatten one's stomach by correcting posture. The shirts are expected to retail for $70 each. Here's the link... shop away: http://international.equmen.com/index.htm 
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Everyone is looking for ways to SAVE MONEY...
here are a few of the many ideas "PMS Listeners" came up with!
(Click link to find out how you can RENT TOYS!...http://www.babyplays.com)
IDEAS TO REDUCE EXPENSES - http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Expenses
What do you do when your INCOME DROPS? http://www.ces.purdue.edu/Living_on_Less/index.html
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When an Amber Alert was issued for a Florida girl, many listeners had questions about how the system works. Clikck the links to find out more and sign up for wireless alerts: http://www.amberalert.gov/
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We had loads of calls about The Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition sto,, ry and how you can become a Virtual Texas Deputy and watch the boarder. (Click the link to find out more and sign up! http://www.blueservo.net/about.php)
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The PMS "Friday-Phone-For-All" always brings up odd questions!
Q: Is there really a "seed vault" somewhere in the world to save seeds in the event of a global emergency?
A: Yes
Click here to find outwhere it is and more about it: http://www.croptrust.org/main/arctic.php?itemid=211
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(DIRTY) DOPE OF THE DAY! A Cape Coral, Florida man is in trouble for kissing two blow-up dolls in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store. 51 year-old George Bartusek refused to leave and then locked himself inside his car as parents screamed at him for acting creepy in front of their children. The police charged Bartusek with Breach of Peace before towing his vehicle. (For more on the story see The Smoking Gun.)_______________________________________________________________________________________
LOOKING TO CHANGE YOUR CAREER?
THINK YOU CAN'T DO IT?
PMS talked about this book on the s, how. Maybe Brian Kurth can help you out. (Here's his site too! http://vocationvacations.com/)
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Are all of the stories about BIRDS and PLANES making you nervous?
THIS SHOULD HELP!
PMS was talking about another plane engine getting "birded" and Jen showed the guys this Swiss site. A group of engineering students made this video. Each yellow dot represents a plane and the video covers a 24-hour period condensed into 1 minute. NOTE: The sun's movement vs. activity)
Can't view it: Click He, , re: www.youtube.com/w, atch?gl=BR&hl=pt&v=1XBwjQsOEeg
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NEED A SURVIVAL KIT? DON'T WANT TO PUT YOUR OWN TOGETHER?
CHECK OUT THESE SITES:
www.campingsur, , vival.com/suremkit.html
DON'T FORGET YOUR PETS: www.quakekare.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=100
OR MAKE YOUR OWN: www.survivaltopics.com
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Warm story... Gabriel Hurles got quite a shock during his birthday party at school. The 6 year-old was more into the cupcakes and his friends when a giant gift was wheeled into the room. As he started to unwrap it, his father, who is an Army mechanic, and on leave from his second tour in Iraq, popped out and surprised him. The class presented Army Spc. Casey Hurles with a banner that read, "Welcome Home. Thank you for your service."
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HIGH FRUTOSE CORN SYRUP DEBATE
You have seen the commercials ab, out high fructose corn syrup... what's the big deal? Here are some links to start looking into it:
Here are the commericals and the funny takes on HFCS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVsgXPt564Q
(Also read the comments under the legit spots. Lots of good opinion there.)Here are links to other articles about HFCS:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_fructose_corn_syrup
Menstuff: http,, ://www.menstuff.org/issues/byissue/highfructose.html
Dr Andrew Weil: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400442/High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup-Too-Sweet-to-Eat.html
The Corn Refiners Association: http://www.corn.org/
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Michele is a frequent guest on the People's Morning Show. Check out her link here... www.michelelivingston.com
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Barack Obama made 510 promises during his campaig, , n. PolitiFact.com plans to keep track of how many he keeps... Check it out at: www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/
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Entertainment Weely has published its list of the "50 Sexiest Movies Ever" but you, The People, came up with your own list! Here are the Top 5 and where they stood on the EW list:
105.7 the X People's Morning Show Top 5 Sexiest Movies of All Time
1. Wild Orchid (Not on EW List)
2. Dirty Dancing (43)
3. 9 1/2 Weeks (24)
4. Basic Instinct (21)
5. Cruel Intention (32)
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The Fox networks apologized for showing Minnesota Viking's Tight End Vi-SAN-tee SHANK-oh/ Visanthe Shiancoe naked in the locker room after a game against the Detroit Lions. According to the "Minneapolis Star Tribune," Fox camera crews were in the Minnesota locker room to capture owner Zygi Wilf giving the game ball to coach Brad Childress' 19-year-old son who was joining the Marine Corps the following Monday. Unfortunately, the presentation wasn't all that was captured. Shiancoe was standing behind Wilf with a towel covering part of his body, but not all the right parts. Fox Sports vice president of Communications Dan Bell expressed Fox's remorse saying, quote, "It obviously was an oversight on our part and we apologize."
Can't view this? Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VdPDUIqyr0
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VETERAN'S DAY
The People's Morning Show Saluted all military personal and reminds you to keep helping any way you can. Here are some ideas:
LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER (To Volunteer) - 717-272-6621 (ext. 4064)
Disabled American Veterans Cheritable Service Trust - www.dav.org
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society - www.nmcrs.org
National Military Family Association - www.nmfa.org
WANT TO GET OR STAY INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
Here's what you need to know:
County Numbers to Call:
Cumberland:240-6385
Dauphin: 780-6360
Lebanon: 274-2801 ext. 2243
Perry: 582-2131
York: 771-9604
Or go to: www.votespa.com
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"Entertainment Weekly's" list of 20 scariest films:
1. The Shining (1980)
2. The Exorcist (1973)
3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
4. The Silence O,, f, The Lambs (1991)
5. Jaws (1975)
6. The Ring (2002)
7. Halloween (1978)
8. Psycho (1960)
9. Seven (1995)
10. Rosemary's Baby (1968)
11. Poltergeist (1982)
12. 28 Days Later (2003)
13. A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
14. The Thing (1982)
15. The Evil Dead (1982)
16. Carrie (1976)
17. Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
18. The Omen (1976)
19. An American Werewolf In London (1981)
20. Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (1990)
People's Top 5 Scariest Movies Of All Time
Blair Witch Project, Amityville Horror, Pet Cemetery, Saw (I), The Exorcist
The e-Poll Top 20 Creepiest Celebrities
1. Marilyn Manson - creepy to 76-percen, t, appeals to nine-percent
2. Michael Jackson - creepy to 67-percent, appeals to 14-percent
3. O.J. Simpson - creepy to 59-percent, appeals to three-percent
4. Stephen King - creepy to 51-percent, appeals to 61-percent
5. Howard Stern - creepy to 45-percent, appeals to 13-percent
6. Andy Dick - creepy to 44-percent, appeals to 17-percent
7. Ozzy Osbourne - creepy to 43-percent, appeals to 29-percent
8. Criss Angel - creepy to 43-percent, appeals to 45-percent
9. Flavor Flav - creepy to 41-percent, appeals to 17-percent
10. Paul Reubens - creepy to 41-percent, appeals to 22-percent
11. Courtney Love - creepy to 40-percent, appeals to seven-percent
12. Carrot Top - creepy to 39-percent, appeals to 17-percent
13. Don Imus - creepy to 38-percent, appeals to 12-percent
14. Keith Richards - creepy to 38-percent, appeals to 26-percent
15. David Blaine - creepy to 37-percent, appeals to 36-percent
16. Woody Allen - creepy to 35-percent, appeals to 24-percent
17. Gene Simmons - creepy to 33-percent, appeals to 30-percent
18. Tom Green - creepy to 31-percent, appeals to 30-percent
19. Tommy Lee - creepy to 29-percent, appeals to 25-percent
20. M. Night Shyamalan - creepy to 27-percent, appeals to 53-percent
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JOE ELLIOT (Def Leppard) Defiles STANLEY CUP
(Hockey fans, you'll get a kick out of this... click link so see the video!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npwMdSWSeZI
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