EXTREME WAYS TO SAVE MONEY
Since money is on everyone's mind these days, here are eight extreme ways to save some dough, taken from various Internet sites and compiled by U.S. News & World Report:
1. Turn your car off -- while it's moving
Though AAA warns against this technique, some bloggers say it's a way of to save gas. The theory is that if you can use a car's momentum to glide into parking spaces or move downhill, you can get where you're trying to go with less fuel.
Potential savings: You might be able to save a few bucks on gas every month.
2. Reuse plastic sandwich bags
Sandwich bags can be easily rinsed out and dried, and used again another day. As long as the bags don't touch raw meat, it can be hygienic and environmentally friendly.
Potential savings: A package of 100 bags costs around $3, so a family of four can save about $30 a year.
3. Make your own cleaning supplies
To absorb unpleasant smells, leave vinegar in a shallow bowl on a kitchen counter. To deodorize a garbage disposal, squeeze lemon juice down it.
Potential savings: You can save up to $10 a month on cleaning supplies.
4. Stop drinking soda (or another beverage of choice)
Think of the money you spend on sodas, then think of the money you'll save when you don't but them.
Potential savings: If you're used to downing two or three sodas a day, the change could save you $30 or more a month.
5. Move back home with your parents, at any age
Not having to make a rent or mortgage payment every month will definitely put more money in your pocket. If you have kids, getting a built-in baby sitter will also cut down costs.
Potential savings: Depending on what you're paying right now, you could save as much as $3,000 a month.
6. Get rid of your carpet
Having and caring for a carpet requires regular shampooing and steaming, electricity to vacuum, and even medical costs from embedded allergens such as pet dander and molds.
Potential savings: Around $200 a year.
7. Hold a no-spend month
Sit down with your family and set a goal of living on $250 or less for a month. Doing so will make everyone aware of just how much you spend on unnecessary items each month.
Potential savings: Depending on your spending habits, you could save as much as $1,000.
MORE OLDER AMERICANS IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE
The faltering economy is affecting everyone -- even the elderly.
A new study from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project finds that while the bankruptcy filing rate for those under 55 has fallen, it has soared for older Americans.
Researchers examined noncommercial bankruptcies filed between 1991 and 2007, and found:
The older your age group, the worse it gets. People 65 and older became more than twice as likely to file for bankruptcy, and the filing rate for those 75 and older more than quadrupled.
The percentage of younger people declaring bankruptcy fell between 1991 and 2007.
In 1991, those 55 and older accounted for eight-percent of bankruptcies, while last year, they were responsible for 22 percent.
The study's authors say several factors contributed to the increase in older people declaring bankruptcy:
Higher prices for ordinary consumer goods have hit seniors on fixed budgets.
Many seniors aren't prepared for unexpected expenses, like medical bills.
More and more Americans are entering their retirement years with significant debt and are still paying off mortgages.
TIPS FOR JOB-SEEKERS
With the economy the way it is, you might be one of the millions of Americans looking for a job right now. Here are some tips for finding the right job when things are tough, from CareerBuilder.com:
1. Take a closer look at industry data. Research industries and job sectors that are experiencing worker shortages or still experiencing job growth. These are the areas where you can focus your search.
2. Freshen up your skills. Make sure you're up-to-date on the skills needed in your chosen field. If you need to, take an on-line course or see what courses are offered by your local community college.
3. Try part-time or freelance work. This is a good way to get in good with a company that might offer you something more permanent down the road.
4. Step up your social networking. Use Internet sites like join LinkedIn and BrightFuse, and make sure friends and former co-workers know you're looking for a gig.
5. Think in terms of results. Figure out what your prospective employer needs, and how you deliver it to them. Make sure to let everyone know about your past accomplishments and how you can achieve similar results for a new employer.
6. Role play. Practice your answers to interview questions -- especially the one that explains why you aren't working. Work on being able to confidently explain your situation, in the best possible light.
7. Polish your brand and market it. You can do this with a flawless resume, customized and compelling cover letters, and articulate and engaging networking.
8. Find opportunity in your current position. New skills can come from a small part of your job that you most enjoy doing. Ask your current employer to send you to a conference, pay membership dues, or join an association.
9. Be realistic. Unless you're extremely lucky, you won't find a job overnight. Experts say it takes at least three months to find a job that pays $40,000. Add one month for every $10,000 more you want in salary. In other words, if you are looking for $80,000 a year, expect it to take at least seven months to find a new job.
WEIRD AROUND THE WORLD
Tonka Truck Attack
Palm Bay, Florida ... A woman was arrested and charged with aggravated battery after she allegedly used a toy truck to attack her husband.
Autumn Lavin, 28, reportedly slammed her husband in the head and scratched the left side of his face with the Tonka truck.
Police said Lavin and her husband got into a heated argument over a child that had run into traffic.
Don't Blow Your Own Horn
Glen Falls, New York ... A man who was pulled over by police for blowing his car horn excessively wound up charged with drunk driving.
Glens Falls police say Rodney Northey told them he was blowing his horn on a downtown street dotted with bars to let "people know he was in town."
According to officers his blood alcohol level was found to be nearly three times the legal limit. Northey was charged with aggravated DWI and ticketed for excessively blowing his horn.
Dog's Best Friend
Islamorada, Florida ... A dog is recovering after its owner dove in the water to save him a shark.
Greg LeNoir said he took his 14-pound rat terrier, Jake, for his daily swim at the marina Friday when a five-foot shark suddenly surfaced and grabbed nearly the entire dog in its mouth.
Greg said he yelled, then dove headfirst into the water. He hit the shark in the back until it finally let go of the dog.
Greg and Jake both made it safely back to shore. The dog suffered bite wounds but was not critically injured.
IS HE OVER A BREAKUP?
George Weinberg, PhD, author of Why Men Won't Commit, gives us clues that he's not "over his ex" ...
1. He compares you to her. Men who are stuck on an ex will find ways to bring her up in conversation -- even when they're complimenting you. Be wary of phrases like, "You're so much sweeter than she is." His words may sound flattering, but they indicate he's emotionally attached to his previous partner.
2. He flaunts your relationship. Watch out for things like him dragging you to a bar where her friends just happen to be or plastering pictures of you two on Facebook. He could be parading you around to upset her, and that kind of bitterness proves he's focused on her -- not you.
3. You could pass as her twin. Don't fool yourself about him having a "type." When a man hasn't moved on, he'll unconsciously seek someone who reminds him of his ex. It helps him cope when he's not ready for someone new.
Sienna Miller's father is American and she was born in New York City.
Michael Jackson is Nicole Richie's godfather.
Cameron Diaz was a high school classmate of Snoop Dogg.
Money Talks:
Ever wonder where all your money goes? Redbook magazine reports that the latest studies show Americans lose track of about 45-bucks per week! Author FARNOOSH TORABI, who wrote the book "You're So Money" gave the following tips to keep some more of that hard-earned cash!
1. Make a List. Sticking to what you need cuts down on impulse buys and will help you stick to a budget.
2. Pay Your Own Way. While many of us tend to grab the check while out to coffee or lunch with a friend, lots of times people simply can't afford it. Make it a habit to treat once in a while, not once a week.
3. Go to your Own Bank. ATM machines that are out of your network tend to charge about $2 per pop, and it's not uncommon for your own bank to double that amount. Do a little research and there's an extra 4 bucks in your pocket.
4. Leave your credit card at home. Try using your debit card to pay for everything if you really want to see where your money winds up. Chances are, you'll think twice before dropping a buck or two on useless trinkets or expensive sports drinks. (Lee)
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celebrity stuff
WHOOPI GOLDBERG is mourning the death of her buddy PAUL NEWMAN. The comedienne shared a personal story of her encounters with the late actor while speaking on "The View" this week, and revealed that about 15 or 20 years ago she got very sick, fell into a coma, and awoke to find Paul by her side in the hospital bed. He also stood by her another time when she was ill and refused to leave her until she'd gotten a clean bill of health from a doctor. Whoopi plans to celebrate his passing and says he was a "good man." (Lee)
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Life and Style magazine reports that MARK WAHLBERG and RHEA DURHAM's newborn son is named BRENDAN JOSEPH. At just 2 1/2 weeks old, the little guy is already moving up in the world. While the rest of the world is losing their tail on real estate, dad just listed his Beverly Hills estate for $15.9 million --over three times the amount he paid for the property! (Lee)
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JESSICA BIEL has JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE wrapped around her finger. The Post Chronicle's Tittle-Tattle gossip column reports the pop singer treated his lady friend to some very nice baubles while they were vacationing in Italy. Word is JT sprung for an antique ring and diamond bracelet from a jewelry store in Rome, and shop owner NICOLA BONCOMPAGNI said the couple seemed "shy," but "in love." (Lee)
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BRITNEY SPEARS' retail therapy habit has been back in full swing during her trip to New York City. OK! magazine reports the comeback kid took care of some business while in Manhattan, then hit up Barney's department store where she spent an hour checking out some pricey Fendi boots and Christian Louboutin pumps. Spies say she didn't buy any new shoes, but did treat herself to some new foundation and lipstick. (Lee)
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ASHTON KUTCHER has a cast a spell over his wife, DEMI MOORE. BILL ZWECKER of the Chicago Sun-Times reports the couple was in town for a Chicago Bears game last weekend and Demi joked that her much-younger hubby has managed to turn her into a sports fan --something BRUCE WILLIS could never manage to do! (Lee)
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PAMELA ANDERSON has a soft spot for bad boys a mile wide. The ex-wife of TOMMY LEE and KID ROCK fessed up to the London Sun that she could never date a normal, mild-mannered gentleman because she'd be too afraid her wild ways would "ruin" the poor guy. Pammy hasn't ruled out the thought of reconciling with Tommy --the buxom blonde claims she's just plain "stuck" with her baby daddy. (Lee)
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PINK may have a good reason for not having a boyfriend --she's never been on a date. The newly separated singer tells AbsoluteNow.com that she meets guys all the time, but doesn't believe in the classic courting rituals like a romantic dinner. She'd rather just go to a barbeque or show and has never met anyone in a bar. (Lee)
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SHIA LEBOEUF may be one of the hottest up-and-comers in Hollywood, but isn't feeling the love. The "Indiana Jones" hottie tells AbsoluteNow.com that he rarely gets fan mail and the most memorable letter he received was from a guy in prison! (Lee)
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There were lots of accidents on the set of the new "James Bond" movie, but DANIEL CRAIG vehemently denies there's any such thing as a "curse" over the film franchise. He tells AbsoluteNow.com that every precaution was taken to minimize the risks of filming the action segments, and they even went so far as to have a helicopter standing by with paramedics on hand. During the course of production two stuntmen were injured, one seriously, and Daniel suffered a gash in his face and lost a fingertip while performing his own stunts. (Lee)
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JESSICA SIMPSON took a beating on the set of her latest movie "Major Movie Star." VIVICA A. FOX tells Fox News' Pop Tarts gossip column that she "tortured" the dizzy blonde for a month-and-a-half straight, made her do 20 push-ups at the drop of the hat, and says the experience was "fun." Jess was a good sport about the hazing and even took Vivica out for a steak dinner afterward. (Lee)
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CAMERON DIAZ has no plans to settle down with her hot, new boyfriend PAUL SCULFOR. Gabbybabble.com reports the yummy male model admits that Cammy has told him she doesn't want to get married, so the two are just "coasting" along. (Lee)
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LEONARDO DICAPRIO is a big fan of KATE WINSLET. The heart throb tells Fox News' Pop Tarts gossip column that he thinks Kate is "the best" actress of our generation and says the two have been the closest of friends since filming "Titanic." (Lee)
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KEIRA KNIGHTLEY claims to be a good girl who doesn't drink, smoke or do drugs --but the young A-list star has a potty mouth! The actress admitted to Now magazine that her favorite vice is swearing and says she "really enjoys" letting a few choice words escape from her mouth. Although her father never swore in the home during her childhood, Keira admits she probably gets her love of profanity from good old mom. (Lee)
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RUSSELL CROWE is a new man since having children. He tells the TV show "Extra" that being a dad is the "most fantastic" thing he's ever experienced and he has more fun with kids each day. (Lee)
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LIEV SHREIBER is a very thoughtful boyfriend. E! Online reports the actor threw a surprise birthday party for his longtime love NAOMI WATTS last Saturday in Los Angeles. Lots of family and friends gathered to celebrate her big 4-0, and the very pregnant star received a brand-new mamamobile at the bash! Liev drove up in her birthday present --an environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz Bluetec SUV. (Lee)
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GWEN STEFANI and GAVIN ROSSDALE nearly created a riot while they were furniture shopping this week in Beverly Hills. JANET CHARLTON reports the paparazzi followed the couple to the Modern Living store and created such a commotion that a sales lady had to come outside to ask everyone to keep it down. Instead of calming the situation, she wound up being hit on the head with a video camera while a poor reporter got kicked by a grumpy photographer. (Lee)
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NICK JONAS just turned 16 a little over 2 weeks ago, but is already freewheelin' in a new ride! Photographers for TMZ.com caught the teen sensation behind the wheel of a sassy, black-and-white 1968 Ford Mustang. (Lee)
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VERNE TROYNER has a hot, new lady. Pics in this Weeks In Touch magazine show "Mini Me" on a chair dancing while his girlfriend DOMINIQUE ARGANESE dances next to him with her booty in his face.
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BRITTANY SNOW has moved on. After splitting with her boyfriend of three years musician MICHAEL JOHNSON, In Touch magazine reports the actress has been seeingn "The House Bunny" actor RYAN ROTTMAN.
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BEYONCE'S beauty secret is in her head. According to In Touch magazine, the singer/actress has about $1 million dollars worth of wigs and hair pieces in a climate controlled closet so she's always ready to go!
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VANESSA MINNILLO has lofty goals. The woman whose most famous role is as NICK LACHEY's girlfriend tells Us Weekly magazine that she wants to be an actress with an Oscar and babies just like JULIA ROBERTS!
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Can't blame BRIDGET MOYNAHAN for hating football. According to In Touch magazine, when a store clerk joked with her and a friend that they were shopping and not watching football on a Sunday, Bridget rolled her eyes and snapped, "we hate football." No wonder --her baby daddy, TOM BRADY, broke up with her just when she got pregnant with their son, JOHN.
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RACHEL BILSON and HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN have a secret. According to In Touch magazine, the couple has been living together for the last year.
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LISA GASTINEAU wants her daughter BRITNY to grow up. In Touch magazine reports that Lisa threw her daughter out of her house because she's tired of her borrowing her clothes and car. She wants Britny to "grow up and find a man to support her."
Editor's note: I thought growing up in 2008 for a female meant getting a job and supporting yourself and not needing a man to do it. (Myers)
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High School Hijinks:
What is it that makes teenagers blush more than the rest of us?
Scientists in Britain say the reason is because they use a specific part of the brain to process embarrassment and guilt. Examples used in the study:
--thinking about your dad dancing in public
--spilling food on yourself in front of a friend.
Teenagers only reacted in situations where others were looking.
Editor's note: Because it's better to LOOK good than to feel good.
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School daze:
Since there ain't much to do when you're in jail, Michigan now requires prisoners to get an education while they're behind bars. According to the Detroit Free Press, you don't make parole until you've at least earned your G-E-D. The idea is that when an inmate gets some learnin' under their belt, they'll be less likely to revisit criminal habits when they get let loose. (Couchman)
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Ahoy Matey:
An old fashioned pirate situation has been brewing all week in waters near Somalia. According to the New York Times, a ship ran by a Ukrainian arms dealer was hijacked last Thursday. The U-S Navy stepped in, surrounding the boat. They're worried that the pirates will sell the ship's weapons to terrorists. The pirates say they'll let the freighter and its 20 crew members go for a ransom of $20-million dollars. Nobody is ready to make that deal yet, and the Navy won't let the boat budge.
FYI: This is roughly the 50th pirate incident in the region so far this year. (Couchman)
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An old lady in Pittsburgh got run over by her own car last Sunday. The Post-Gazette reports that 83-year-old AGNES HUNNELL turned to an unlicensed teenage driver for some parking help. Agnes gave her keys to the 15-year-old boy after he offered to help her parallel park her car.
But being a teenager with little driving, or parking, experience, the kid accidentally hit Agnes with her own car. The blow knocked her down, trapping her under her own car. By the time she got to the hospital, Agnes was dead. Authorities are deciding what charges the teen should face, if any. (Couchman)
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Those Oldies but Goodies:
A Great Falls, Montana man just turned 112. He can remember the start of the Great Depression like it was yesterday.
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Pet Patrol:
The typical way a landlord tries forcing you from your home often involves raising the rent. When a New York City owner wanted more cash out of their building's tenants, they kept the rent the same and instead planted dead cats in the building. The NY Daily News says the owner had few other options, as these apartments are rent stabilized by law.
Residents eventually noticed a terrible smell, and thought it was coming from a dead human body. Some searching led them to the basement, where they found an entire bag full of dead cats. They think the hidden felines are the new owner's way of harassing the tenants so that they'll leave, making way for new residents that can pay higher rents. The company that owns the Brooklyn building has no comment. (Couchman)
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Health and Medical Briefs:
Carrots are supposed to be good for your eyesight, right? Turns out that corn and lettuce may be even better.
Nutritionist JULIE UPTON tells Health.com that foods with green and yellow hues are more effective at reducing risk for macular degeneration and cataracts. Fruits and veggies of these colors have more lutein and zeaxanthin --nutrients that protect the retina against oxidative damage.
Our eyes are damaged from the sun, smoking and every day environmental contaminants. That’s why antioxidants are so important.
Some of the best foods for your eyes include egg yolks, pistachios and avocados. You should also enjoy plenty of corn, spinach, squash, collard greens, kale, tomato products and lettuce. (Page)
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Your Body:
A new study suggests honey is effective in killing bacteria that cause chronic sinusitis. When it’s not allergies --and the antibiotics aren’t working-- you might think about pulling out a jar of honey.
According to WebMD, two types of honey were tested --manuka and sidr. Manuka honey comes from the manuka bush in New Zealand. Sidr honey is one of the most expensive honeys in the world, and comes from an ancient and sacred tree in Yemen.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa tested the honey on three strains of bacteria --two strains of staph and one called pseudomonas aeriginosa (PA). Both types of honey were effective in killing the bacteria. In fact, researchers noted the honey was more effective than antibiotics against the staph bacteria MSSA and MRSA.
A warning about using honey to treat sinusitis: never give honey to an infant one year old or younger. It could prove to be toxic, leading to illness or even death. (Page)
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and im back....
President Bush was supposedly "very disappointed" that his financial bail out plan was rejected by Congress. But then again, this is a man who gets very disappointed if Laura hides his crayons and wheres waldo book
A serious equipment failure aboard the Hubble Space Telescope is preventing it from relaying data and images to scientists on Earth. crazy thing is it costs 699 billion to fix congress said ok
Britney Spears says she'll go on her first international tour since 2004 after her new album, "Circus," is released. so get ready red bull stands tattoo shops and of course whatever convience sells her favorite smokes porkrinds and beer....cause here comes crazy tour 2
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they now have the ability to create a fully functioning artificial nose. havent we seen those...wait mabye michael jackson just tried all the prototypes
MAKE CASH PAINTING GRASS
While the foreclosure crisis has affected millions of Americans, at least one business is actually making money while people are losing their homes.
A company in Stockton, California, is making a killing by painting dead lawns at foreclosed houses. About 40 times each month, Greener Grass Company goes to foreclosed homes and paints their lawns green, to look like healthy grass.
Greener Grass Company's owner, Nick Terlouw, charges about $200 for each paint job, and says his fake lawns look good for a long time. "If it rained tonight, it wouldn't wash off. It takes about two hours to dry and lasts three or four months," he says, adding, "It's a win, win for everybody. For banks, the city, realtors, even neighborhoods because we keep them looking nice."
PUTTING THE "HOT" IN HOT SAUCE ...
A British man died after eating some super-hot chili sauce.
Authorities say 33-year-old Andrew Lee, who was an aspiring chef, challenged his girlfriend's brother to a contest to see who could eat the spiciest sauce he could create.
Lee whipped up a batch of tomato sauce made with red chilies from his father's garden. Not long after eating some of the hot sauce, he started complaining about extreme discomfort and itching. His girlfriend found him dead the next morning, possibly from a heart attack.
Lee was a forklift driver and was said to have been in good health. He had recently passed a medical examination at his job. He loved to cook for his parents and friends and wanted to one day be a professional chef.
Lee's sister, Claire Chadbourne, can't believe her brother is gone. "It is incredible. Who would have thought he could have died from eating chili sauce? We don't know of anything else that could have caused his death. The postmortem showed no heart problems ... He loved cooking for his friends. He always said he wanted to be a chef but didn't want to start at the bottom," she says.
6 THINGS TO BUY AT YARD SALES
We've all gone to yard sales or garage sales and been disappointed to find nothing but junk. I mean, really -- it's stuff that people want to get rid of -- stuff that's cluttering up their house that they hope you'll buy and then take home to clutter up yours!
If you still like checking out local sales, Trent Hamm, author of a blog called The Simple Dollar, offered up this list of 6 items worth looking for at yard and garage sales:
1. Old towels. They're not towels you'd want to use in your bathroom or even at the beach, but think of them as heavy-duty rags. Keep a tub in your basement or garage for all kinds of household uses -- if you get them stained with paint or oil, so what? You can bleach them and keep using them till they fall apart.
2. Junky t-shirts for everyone. Keep worn-out t-shirts around for you and your family to wear while mowing the lawn or painting or cleaning. Use them to line the doghouse or your smaller pets' cages. You can use them as rags, too, especially for windows -- they don't leave as much lint behind as towels do.
3. Children's' books. You can usually find piles of children's books at garage sales that are almost new and sell for almost nothing. Look for books that are in your kids' range, but also books that are too advanced for them now, that they'll love later. Stock up on small kids' toys, too -- just make sure they're in good condition with no broken pieces.
4. Plastic food containers. Look for quality names like Tupperware or Rubbermaid. If the lid attaches tightly, but easily, take it -- it's always helpful to have more storage containers in the kitchen. If they don't have proper lids, you can still use them for storing things like kids' toys and crayons or use them in the garage to store nails or screws.
5. Collectibles you're knowledgeable about. This includes things like baseball cards, old records, or vintage video games or artwork. It's best if you have a reasonable idea what something is worth. And again, make sure it's in good condition before you buy.
6. Children's clothes. Many people who shop yard sales only buy one or two items of kids' clothing, so it's good to look for them late in the day and offer a lowball price for everything in specific sizes. Make sure there are no missing zippers or buttons.
Again, it's best to limit your yard-sale purchases to stuff that will be useful -- it's not like you're there to buy stuff that you'll be displaying proudly around your home! Here are some tactics to use to get even better deals at yard and garage sales:
Negotiate. Know that the sellers would rather get even a little cash than donate an item to Goodwill or throw it out.
Buy large groupings of stuff. Make an offer for all the old video games or towels. Offer about 40% of the total asking price if it's early in the sale.
Offer even less near the end of a sale. If it's late Sunday afternoon, make low offers -- the sellers really don't want to have to bring stuff back into the house.
MOM! DAD! YOU'RE EMBARASSING ME!
It seems to happen to every generation: teenagers cringe when their parents do something the kids think is embarrassing.
A new study says there's a reason for that: the adolescent brain processes emotions like embarrassment and guilt differently from those of adults.
Researchers from University College London studied brain scans from adults and teens, and they found:
Both teens and adults use the same parts of the brain when processing emotions like disgust and fear, which don't involve the opinions of other people.
When it comes to processing emotions such as embarrassment and guilt, adolescents use a part of their brain (called the medial prefrontal cortex) that adults don't use when considering the same feelings.
Scientists looked at 18 young women, between the ages of ten and 19, and ten adult women, between 22 and 32. All the test subjects were give MRIs and told to imagine a string of potentially embarrassing experiences, such as thinking about your father dancing in a supermarket and dribbling food down your top while eating with a friend. (Those are the most embarrassing things they could think of?)
This study could have wide-ranging implications, such as helping researchers learn more about why some young people suffer from eating disorders and anxiety attacks.
That's Batty ...
Cedar Rapids, Iowa ... A woman noticed her morning coffee didn't taste quite right -- but she didn't think much of it.
Then when she went to clean the coffee pot that night she found out why -- there was a dead bat in the filter.
The woman makes her coffee at night and it turns on automatically in the morning -- so the bat must have gotten in there during the night -- and when she had her coffee in the morning she had no idea the bat was in there.
The woman has undergone treatment for possible rabies.
Health officials say that the bat was sent to a lab but that its brain was too cooked by the hot water to determine whether it had rabies. Yikes.
She Keeps Tooling Around Town
San Rafel, California ... A 100-year-old woman says she's determined to keep driving her car around her northern California town.
Pauline Angleman, who turned one hundred on Saturday, says she has no plans to stop getting behind the wheel. Pauline first got her first driver's license in 1928.
"I don't drive too fast but I don't hold up traffic," Angleman told the Marin [Calif.] Independent Journal.
With California DMV regulations only requiring seniors to undergo eye exams every five years in order to keep their license, it doesn't look like Angleman will lose her driving privileges anytime soon.
She said she has no secret for why she's been able to keep driving and maintaining an active lifestyle all these years.
"If I knew, I'd bottle it and make a million dollars," she told the paper.
Guess He Didn't Need A Hug
Iowa City, Iowa ... A 21-year-old who thought a police officer "just needed a hug" wound up in handcuffs.
According to police records, Luke Schreder ran up to the officer and stuck out his arms. The officer told him to "get away," but Schreder didn't take the hint and hugged the officer.
When the officer told Schreder to put his hands behind his head, he refused. He was then cuffed.
Luke is facing several charges including assault on a peace officer and public intoxication.
Jimmy Kimmel has two teenage children with his ex-wife Gina.
Meg Ryan was her high school prom queen.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck's maiden name is Filarski.
SURVIVING FOOTBALL SEASON
Being with a guy who watches sports is like being with ... no one. You can actually talk to the specimen watching football -- and he won't hear you. Not even a little bit. Sometimes, if you're lucky, there will be a 10-second pause where he looks away from the TV and says, "Um, yeah -- that sounds fine for dinner." Ah ha! So he CAN hear me! He just WISHES he couldn't!
Here are some body language clues that'll tell you whether it's safe to approach him and talk -- or to keep your distance -- while he's glued to the tube watching -- what else? -- SPORTS!
Avoid ...
If he's up on his toes, and his legs are bouncing, he's agitated and on guard.
If he's leaning forward, he's VERY focused.
Touching one part of his body to another is a hidden sign of stress.
Approach ...
Crossed ankles means he's not all that interested in what he's doing.
If he's preoccupied with snacks, he's not afraid of missing something.
Leaning back shows he isn't wrapped up in the TV.
(Source: body language expert Janine Driver)
The Stock Market:
The bailout failed and Wall Street plunged to deliver what is now officially a Black Monday. All the major indices lost between six and nine percent, crushed by the House's rejection of the financial bailout.
The Dow fell 778 points --the biggest drop ever. The NASDAQ was down 143 points --nearly 10 percent; and the S&P 500 was down 106, down eight percent.
The European and Asian markets didn't fare any better, and their problems came before the bailout was blown out. By the time you read this, their trading for the day will be underway and it won't be pretty.
For what it's worth: Maybe it was a bad omen but the bell on Wall Street failed to ring this morning at the start of trading. (Maiman)
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Elsewhere, gold closed at $915 an ounce; T-bills were paying two-tenths of a percent, which basically means you're getting nothing for your purchase except the protection of your money in a long-term investment.
Meanwhile, on the credit markets, the London Interbank Offered Rate, known as Libor, went from 3.76 percent to 3.88 percent for a 3-month loan in dollars. The Libor for a 3-month Euro loan is at 5.22 percent. That's the highest rate ever.
That means adjustable rate mortgages will rise and it could lead to more foreclosures. (Maiman)
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DENNIS QUAID has shot back at his ex-wife MEG RYAN after she made several statements accusing him of being unfaithful during their marriage. He fumed to RUSH and MOLLOY of the NY Daily News that he finds it "unbelievable" she continues to "rehash" and "rewrite" the story of their relationship in public, and says it's regrettable that their son, JACK, has to be reminded of their painful divorce.
Meanwhile, sources are saying the actress' new and improved lips aren't due to Botox --insiders are saying she had fat sucked out of her butt and re-injected into her kisser. (Lee)
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ADNAN GHALIB, the paparazzo ex-boyfriend of BRITNEY SPEARS, claims he has a video of the two doing the wild thing. The British tabloid the London Sun reports the photographer has given an interview to Heat magazine admitting that a tape does exist, but won't disclose the price tag until a deal is firmly in place. One source tells the Sun that the former couple's home movie was made in Mexico and features the pop tart wearing nothing but a pink wig. (Lee)
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LINDSAY LOHAN may not be as squeaky clean as she pretends. A close friend of Lilo told TED CASABLANCA of E! Online that the starlet has been drinking and partying again, and things have gotten so bad another stint in rehab could be only "minutes away." Her rep denies the story, but the good news is that Linz is still packing in the calories. PerezHilton.com shows pictures of the "Mean Girls" actress leaving a store with a soda pop, bag of Doritos and two cartons of cigarettes to wash it all down. (Lee)
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IVANA TRUMP didn't make any new buddies on a recent jaunt in the friendly skies. A fellow passenger named ANDREW FRANK tells the NY Post's Page Six gossip column that the socialite was very rude to his children, told the 1-1/2 and 3-year-old children to "shut up," then called them barbarians. He says his kids weren't yelling, crying or putting on any display and he demanded to speak to the captain. Ivana wound up switching seats but her rep says there was no problem on the flight. (Lee)
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ELISABETH HASSELBECK is feeling the pressure of being the only conservative member of "The View." A staff member on the show tells BILL ZWECKER of the Chicago Sun-Times that the perky blonde is very upset with WHOOPI GOLDBERG and JOY BEHAR, and things are so bad that den mother BARBARA WALTERS had to call a meeting to cool everyone down. (Lee)
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EVA LONGORIA-PARKER keeps denying rumors she's with by child by telling reporters she's "just fat," but seems to be acting like a pregnant woman. Fox News Pop Tarts gossip column spotted the "Desperate Housewife" at her Hollywood restaurant the other night where she served drinks to all her friends, but avoided any alcohol and wore another long, flowing top that could do a good job of hiding a baby bump. (Lee)
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HEATHER LOCKLEAR's arrest on charges of allegedly using prescription medication while behind the wheel could be a serious wake-up call. One acquaintance of the blonde beauty tells JANET CHARLTON that Heather has been abusing painkillers for the last 20 years and particularly likes vicodin. (Lee)
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Friends and family of AMY WINEHOUSE have invaded her home in London and refuse to leave her alone. Sources tell the British tabloid the London Sun that they're terrified for her life, and have gathered to keep her company around the clock. (Lee)
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JACK OSBOURNE is a real-life hero! News of the World reports the son of SHARON and OZZY spotted a purse-snatcher sneaking up on a woman in London the other day, and Jack took matters into his own hands by giving chase and tackling the thief. Bystanders say the disply of bravery was amazing, while he says it just felt like the natural thing to do. (Lee)
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SURI CRUISE is lonely. According to Star magazine, dad TOM is picky about who his daughter plays with so she has not real friends other than her dolls and stuffed bears.
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KATIE HOLMES is mad at hubby TOM CRUISE for stealing the spotlight from her. Star magazine reports that on opening night of her Broadway show "All My Sons," Tom strolled into the theater 10 minutes before showtime and the audience went nuts snapping photos and clapping. He posed for pics and signed autographs and played the celebrity while it was supposed to be Katie's big night.
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LINDSAY LOHAN may be falling off the wagon. According to Star magazine, the actress has been drinking, doing cocaine and cutting herself again, all warning signs that things might be going bad again.
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MILEY CYRUS is in danger of losing her voice. Star magazine reports that the "Hannah Montana" star has a nodule on her vocal chord and left untreated it could lead to permanent damage.
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LAUREN CONRAD and AUDRINA PATRIDGE are even better friends now that Audrina's moved out. Patridge tells Star magazine that was honest with Lauren and she needed her own place because she has too many clothes and shoes and needed more space.
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ANGELINA JOLIE wanted to leave BRAD PITT. According to In Touch magazine, Angelina is tired of Brad leaving her at home with the kids while he globe trots and films movies and parties with pals. Brad convinced her to stay and their rep even released a statement saying the couple hadn't split.
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"90210" has already spawned a romance. In Touch magazine has a pic of costars JESSICA STROUP and DUSTIN MILLIGAN in a major liplock. (Myers)
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Penny pinching:
When the kids that run Poway High School's newspaper near San Diego found out their budget was getting slashed, they turned to the wrong advertiser for help. KNSD-TV says LACEE PAPPAS, one of the paper's writers, used her dad's connections to get Hooters to shell out $3-hundred dollars for a half page ad. The Hooters cut out shows a classic waitress wearing just-enough, while holding cheer leading pom-poms. The ad comes with a $5-dollar off coupon.
Plenty of parents and locals sent angry e-mails to the school after the ad came out. One resident said "What (Hooters) sells is... I'm not against what they sell, but for high school students, I think it's a little much." Another told reporters "Spin it any way you want. Hooters may sell chicken wings, but what it's really selling is sex."
School officials have no comment, but the students that run the paper don't want to deal with any more uproar, so there won't be any more Hooters ads in the school paper this year. (Couchman)
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Today's police blotter:
When a Michigan teen lost his teeth last spring, the Tooth Fairy did not pay him a visit. It probably had to do with how the teeth fell out. According to WWMT-TV, a Kalamazoo police officer used perhaps too much force after arresting the teen, slamming his face into a wall. His front teeth fell out, which earned officer DEREK NUGENT a 10-day suspension without pay. Yesterday, the teen filed a lawsuit against the police department for $5-million dollars. No comment from the department yet. (Couchman)
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Flipping the Bird:
Since a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, what can you get for two-hundred birds in your luggage? Reuters reports that a guy in Brazil tried sneaking a couple hundred canary birds through Sao Paulo's international airport last week. When customs officials opened up the man's bags, 65 of the birds were already dead. They put the still-living chirpers on a plane to Peru, where he supposedly smuggled them from. The bird carrier will face animal trafficking charges. (Couchman)
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Cops and Robbers:
Police in Chesterton, Indiana, caught a shoplifter at K-Mart who had jewelry, underwear, socks, 10 DVDs and a Sony PlayStation hidden in her pants.
Sheer stupidity:
The Consumerist suggests taking out a mortgage the next time you grab a bite at the PotBelly Sandwich Works restaurant. When ASHLEY's husband grabbed lunch at a Minneapolis location, they charged him more than $800-thousand dollars for his chicken salad sandwich. Normally, it would have been just over $4-bucks. He didn't catch the error until their credit card statement arrived. When they went back to Potbelly for an explanation, they got none. The credit card actually worked with Ashley though, reversing the almost $1-million dollar sandwich charge. (Couchman)
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Bad luck:
London's Daily Mail found proof that there really is such a thing as too spicy. A 33-year-old guy died after taking part in a chili-eating contest last weekend. ANDREW LEE was competing with his girlfriend's brother over who could create the hottest chili sauce. As the dares and ideas bounced back and forth, Andrew gobbled up a plate of home-grown red chillies.
The rest of the night was normal, except that Andrew felt itchy. His girlfriend lovingly scratched his back, and he fell asleep. At some point between the hot eats and an itchy night's sleep, Andrew had a heart attack and never woke up. Ironically, he'd recently passed a physical at work with flying colors. Medical tests will soon reveal whether it really was the chilies that did him in. (Couchman)
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Animal Stories:
Police in Clinton Township, NJ, won't be filing a report in response to a dispute over a stolen hamster.
According to the Courier News, police arrived at the Fountain Motel (a real fleabag motel, by the way) after getting a call about a man trying to knock down a door. He then met with KAREN SHAMPONORE, who lives at another hotel.
Shamponore said that while she was away from her room earlier that day, a resident of the Fountain Motel had taken her hamster. Police say she and two friends then went to the Fountain Motel to retrieve the hamster, but denied trying to break the door down.
Police were able to retrieve the hamster and return it to Shamponore.
Editor's note: I will resist the urge to ask a question about Richard Gere's involvement.
--You gotta have some sense of smell to follow the scent of a hamster to another motel. (Johnny Cochrane lives!)
--I suspect the hamster broke the door down trying to escape back into the wild. Being fought over by this gang would kick in any animal's survival instincts.
--When you're feeling bereft, 'cause your hamster has left, Shamponore! When the folks start to yell, at the Fountain Motel, Shamponore! (Maiman)
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Health and Medical Briefs:
We are increasingly using the Internet to diagnose our own symptoms: comScore, Inc. has released results of a study showing that the health information site category has grown 21 percent during the past year, more than four times the growth rate of the total US Internet population. (Kaye)
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Your Body:
Forget about leaning on religion to escape the fires of Hell. An Oxford University study shared by the U-K Telegraph claims that belief in GOD relieves pain. Scientists used electricity to shock the brains of 12 Catholics and 12 atheists. The Catholics were able to automatically block the pain, leading researchers to conclude their faith makes them best equipped to handle and process some of life's biggest hurts. (Couchman)
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Dogging the kids for screwing up might be really counter-productive. Science Daily reports that childrens' brains aren't wired for "negative feedback" until about 12-years-old. Up until then, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools. When kids reach the teen years, their brains start to help them learn from their own mistakes. As we get older, we get even better at finding lessons in our screw-ups. At the same time, researchers say people of all ages respond well to positive reinforcement. (Couchman)
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