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Michael Jackson lip sync goes wrong

2012-02-08T14:39:00.004-06:00

An elementary student was emulating Michael Jackson at an after-school fund-raiser function. It was all fine until he did Michael's "groin grab" several times during the song. Then it was deemed inappropriate behavior and the student was suspended. The suspension only lasted a day but repercussions could last a long time if this stays on his record. This sounds like it could be a news story from a large school in a big City someplace but...it was in little Winona. St. Stan's Catholic School has since apologized for the way it was handled but not before the story went worldwide. suspension

Roseanne Barr for President

2012-02-03T16:07:00.002-06:00

Roseanne has filed paperwork to become a candidate for President with the Green party. She's been a long-time supporter of the party and believes that Republicans and Democrats are all puppets of the 1%. President Roseanne

Slab City, CA

2012-02-03T15:58:00.002-06:00

Some people choose to disappear from the radar. A make-shift town has grown out of cement slabs located in the badlands of California. What used to be a military base is now home to drifters and squatters. They live rent free and without electricity or other modern conveniences. It is a modern day Old West. There's no law or local government but they take care of their own. Slab City

It's Puppy Bowl weekend.

2012-02-03T15:53:00.003-06:00

Animal Planet will air Puppy Bowl VIII on Sunday. The show began in 2005 and started as a joke. It has grown each year to include more and more adorable animals. Puppy Bowl Sunday

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2012-01-29T10:20:00.003-06:00

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Instant wealth

2012-01-29T10:14:00.003-06:00

A man in Greenland found 180,000 euro in his bank account and proceeded to spend some and also give some away. Unfortunately it wasn't his to spend. He's been ordered to pay it all back...ouch! He claims that he thought it was winnings from a German lottery--no such luck says the judge. short-lived wealth

Police officer gets robbed

2012-01-29T10:08:00.003-06:00

After responding to a call about stolen keys, an officer transports the victim to her boyfriend's house. The boyfriend is the alleged thief; but while the officer is going to the door to question the boyfriend, the woman steals the officer's bank card. A short time later she was apprehended at the store after using the card. stolen card

William Shatner dies in bus crash

2012-01-29T09:48:00.002-06:00

Well...only on a Priceline commercial. The company has decided to go in a different direction with their advertising. They wanted to go out big before starting their new campaign. William Shatner will still be involved with Priceline but not as "The Negotiator." demise of WS

Lucky family survives a plane crash

2012-01-22T11:24:00.002-06:00

Andy Atkins along with his wife and son were vacationing in Honduras. They decided to take a sight-seeing flight. Andy had been on it before and wanted to share the beauty with his family. After the plane crashed into the water, the pilot helped Andy to the surface but there was no sign of his wife or the couple's 4-year-old son. Andy dove to find them; coming up with his son; then realizing that the pilot had retrieved his wife. Strangers on a nearby boat came to their aid. Two doctors on the boat immediately went to work on Andy's wife and son. After days in the hospital, the entire family is doing well and returned to Texas. survivor's story

Recycled Starbucks

2012-01-22T10:46:00.002-06:00

The new Starbucks coffee shop in Tukwila, WA is made entirely from recycled materials. The main part of the business is built from old shipping containers. Even their sign promotes the environment and rain water from the roof is used for surrounding foliage. starbucks

'Til death do us part

2012-01-20T16:25:00.002-06:00

That took on a whole new meaning to Chadil Deffy when he married his long time fiance after she had passed. After making his fiance wait 10 years, he decided to fulfill his promise of matrimony. She was killed in early January due to an accident and never got to be the bride that she always dreamed she would be. The groom wore a tuxedo while his bride was in a short white dress. The ceremony included putting a ring on her finger then kissing her hand and her forehead. strange wedding

Praying for snow

2012-01-20T16:17:00.002-06:00

Ski resorts have been hit hard by the lack of snow this season. So they've gone to extreme measures to ensure snowfall. In Vail Colorado, a ski resort enlisted the help of a Native American to do a snow dance. A new blanket of snow covered the area the same day the dance was performed. ski resorts

dolphins are man's best friend?

2012-01-14T11:27:00.002-06:00

Dolphins are being used by the US Navy to locate underwater mines. This has been the practice for some time now. They will be used in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran decides to set mines. Some animal rights groups think that this puts the dolphins in unnecessary danger. dolphins

USS Ronald Reagan journeys north

2012-01-14T11:20:00.003-06:00

The Ronald Reagan is on it's way to dry-dock for some much needed refreshing. My son, Jonathon is on that ship. He will be stationed in Washington State until the Ronald Reagan is ready. It apparantly is less costly to transport the sailor's vehicles on the ship than to have them transported in other ways. floating parking lot.

tattoo gone wrong

2012-01-07T09:18:00.002-06:00

Most people can't handle the thought of needles at all but there are those who enjoy getting tattoos. However, tattoos in very sensitive areas aren't what most would find enjoyable. A man in Iran decided to get "borow be salaamat M" tattooed on his penis. The phrase means "good luck on your journeys" and the "M" is the first initial of his girlfriend's last name. Nothing wrong with that if it's what he wants but he has now discovered that there is a permanent erection. Hand held needles were used so there was no way to regulate how deep they went; thus, his predicament. Ouch!! bad tattoo idea

A great musician gone too soon

2012-01-07T09:04:00.004-06:00

Ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist, Bob Weston, died in his London home at the age of 64. He replaced Danny Kerwan in 1972 and was later fired for indiscretions. Weston remembered

bad checks from the lottery

2012-01-07T08:57:00.003-06:00

In Illinois, 85 lottery winners received checks that bounced. What a disappointment when money is expected and at times already spent; then find that funds aren't there. The checks totaled $159,000 which the state is working to return to the winners including bank fees. bad checks

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2011-12-31T12:28:00.001-06:00

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Janet Jackson wins award

2011-12-31T10:08:00.003-06:00

She shouldn't really be happy about this one though. PETA has awarded her top honors as "Grinch of the year." Janet is designing a new line of clothing for Blackglama. She refuses to denounce fur so PETA's membership has denounced her. Cameron Crowe and Kim Kardashian are also on PETA's list. Grinch

New Year--new laws

2011-12-31T09:48:00.003-06:00

Around the country there will be 40,000 new laws that go into effect in 2012. There will be new laws dealing with the usual stuff like abortions, immigration, civil unions of gays, and protecting the young. In Utah it will be illegal to have drink specials so no more happy hour for them and in Georgia, golf carts will need new safety features if they will be driven off of the course. new laws

suitcase zoo

2011-12-26T20:03:00.002-06:00

A man packed 247 animals into his suitcase and tried to board a plane. Luckily a scanner saw movement in the suitcase and had to investigate. Two animals were dead and others were in danger of dying during the flight. The man faces 10 years in prison for attempted smuggling of the animals. packed suitcase

Here's your sign.

2011-12-26T19:57:00.003-06:00

This sign has been dubbed the best fan sign of the year. It comes from the Packers/Bears game on Christmas day. Don't mess with a smart woman! sign

Rich from $1

2011-12-25T11:01:00.002-06:00

An Australian woman played a slot machine on $1 left by someone else. She hit a jackpot of $100,000 but the casino refused to pay because of a rule stating that a person cannot win from abandoned money. The rules have been relaxed since then and the casino has handed over a check. $1 win

Lost dog returns in time for Christmas

2011-12-25T10:53:00.003-06:00

Dogs get lost and returned all the time. This one though was thought to be dead. Stevie Oedipus Wonder was born blind and was abused and abandoned by a previous owner. Stevie was taken in by Belinda Gutierrez earlier this year. He accidently slipped out of the house one day. The landlord claimed that the dog had died but to everyone's surprise, he came home just in time for the holidays. All of this happened thanks to an animal care shelter, a teacher, and craigslist. blind dog

Baby Noel

2011-12-25T10:48:00.002-06:00

A newborn baby was left in a box near a church in Philadelphia. She was almost thrown out with the trash but luckily was discovered in time to save her. Homer Keller, an employee of the church, was cleaning up outside and was ready to put the box in the trash when he heard a sound. He thought there was a kitten in the box until he pulled back the cover and discovered the 5-hour old baby. She's doing well but there are no clues as to who her mother might be. baby

Another big donation for the Salvation Army

2011-12-25T10:35:00.003-06:00

Someone in Wisconsin dropped a single coin into a red kettle. That is not anything unusual until we get into the story a bit further. The gold coin is worth $1600. The Salvation Army wasn't sure at first that it was real but they were real pleased to find not only that it was real but also what it was worth. gold coin

anonymous donation

2011-12-18T11:38:00.002-06:00

A woman called the Salvation Army to say that she had left something "special" in one of their kettles. The surprise was retrieved; it was a $2,000 ring wrapped in a $50 bill. A note accompanied the gift which read that it was needed more by others than the original owner. ring donation

"Sister Wives" in court

2011-12-18T11:32:00.005-06:00

Kody Brown and his 4 wives would like to return to Utah but are facing legal problems because of their plural marriage. They've filed suit against the state of Utah claiming that their constitutional rights have been violated. They testified for 1 1/2 hours; after which the judge said that he would take the case under consideration. Kody is legally married to Meri, his first wife. The other three are "commitments." Brown family

New American Idol judge

2011-12-18T11:14:00.003-06:00

Howard Stern has joined the American Idol judges. This will probably shake things up a bit. He claims that he will be honest and tell what he really thinks. Bring on the new season!! Howard the judge

Lost toddler found

2011-12-18T11:08:00.002-06:00

21-month-old Jason Burton wandered away from his home and was lost in the woods. He spent a night all alone with temps dropping to the 40's overnight. He was discovered by a couple of deputies. The toddler was asleep on a log. toddler

$130,000 toilet?

2011-12-18T11:04:00.003-06:00

A company in Japan has made one. It's got 72,000 crytals plus many luxury features. At that price, I'd have to live in it. expensive toilet

Polar Express Train wild ride

2011-12-11T11:29:00.002-06:00

Three cars and the engine derailed on Thursday night with 370 passengers on board including 100 children. It happened shortly after leaving the Utica NY station. All of the cars remained upright and no one was injured. Santa visited while everyone waited for buses to take them back to the station. Christmas train

Lunar eclipse pictures

2011-12-11T11:00:00.002-06:00

The last lunar eclipse until 2014 is now just a memory. View pictures.

Jeff Gordon...break dancer?

2011-12-02T17:33:00.003-06:00

Jeff Gordon showed off some moves during "After the Lap" on Thursday night in Las Vegas. It wasn't the kind of moves you would expect from a race car driver though. Jeff agreed to do some break dancing. Watch the video.

Mindy McCready's son to be returned to his grandmother

2011-12-02T17:19:00.004-06:00

Country music singer, Mindy McCready, has been in a custody battle with her mother over the singer's young son. After visiting her son at her father's Florida home, Mindy took the boy and went to Nashville instead of returning him to her mother. McCready was found at her boyfriend's Arkansas home hiding in a closet with her son. She feels that she has done nothing wrong. A Florida judge had issued an order to have the boy returned. Mindy McCready

Job applications can be brutal

2011-12-02T17:10:00.002-06:00

An 18 year old looking for a job with the Brinks armored car company decided to knock on the window of a truck and startled the driver. A call was placed to police saying that it was a possible robbery and the teen was arrested. He only remained in jail a few hours and then was released. He came away a bit smarter and with a job application for the city's street department. misunderstanding

NBC brings back The Munsters

2011-11-20T17:19:00.002-06:00

Instead of being a comedy, it will come back as a drama with all the usual characters. NBC may be banking on the latest success of monsters in mainstream movies and television series. The Munsters

Moms cheer for football team

2011-11-20T17:11:00.002-06:00

A small school in Michigan (215 students) has no cheerleading squad. The football team is in the playoffs and some of the moms wanted to show support for the boys. They wear a spare jersey belonging to their sons and shout cheers from the sidelines even bringing back some old cheers that haven't been heard in a while. cheering moms

Shrinking lakes in Texas show surprises

2011-11-20T17:02:00.003-06:00

The drought in Texas has brought unexpected results. A town, grave sites, and an Indian burial ground are just some of the things that have been discovered. Because of laws against disturbing sacred burial sites, no further excavation will be done there. The other graves discovered, however, will be exhumed and moved to a cemetery. town exposed

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2011-11-20T11:00:00.001-06:00

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Beer Hunter's Express

2011-11-20T10:56:00.002-06:00

Saturday, November 19 was the Beer Hunter's Express. Two buses full of wild women went to 5 different spots to party. They also had dinner along the way from North Country Steak Buffet. My friend, Wendy, goes every year and always has a blast. It does look like fun.

buy a "thin" house

2011-11-13T10:37:00.002-06:00

The definition of a thin house is one in which you can touch the walls when standing in the middle of the room. There are a number of reasons why these houses were built. See some pictures and prices here.

Chase driver will not race at Texas

2011-11-05T11:51:00.004-05:00

Kyle Busch has been sanctioned for his role in crashing Ron Hornaday in Friday nights truck race. He will not be able to drive on Sunday so Michael McDowell will be in the number 18 car at Texas. In 7th place, just 57 points behind Carl Edwards, this will probably end any chance he may have had to win the championship. Kyle Busch

Marriage on Conan O'Brien's late night show

2011-11-05T11:00:00.004-05:00

Conan legally officiated during a marriage ceremony on his show Friday night. They were filming in New York City where same sex marriage is now legal. The show's costume designer, Scott, wed his long time partner, David. Here's wishing them a lifetime of love. Conan wedding

Cleaning woman makes huge mistake

2011-11-05T10:41:00.002-05:00

She cleaned what she thought was a stain from a piece of art worth a million dollars. The artist was Martin Kippenberger who passed in 1997. The piece was on loan from a private collector. Now decisions have to be made...try to restore it if that's even possible...trash it...file charges. That's one thorough cleaning woman--she may get offers for jobs...she might need another one in case she has to pay for the art. That would be an expensive lesson. million dollar oops

Justin Bieber a dad?

2011-11-02T15:46:00.002-05:00

A young woman has come forward claiming that Justin Bieber fathered her 3-month -old son. She says that they met after a concert and had an encounter in the bathroom at the Staple Center in Los Angeles. He's denying it, of course, so we'll have to wait for the results of the DNA test. daddy Justin?

Jeremy Mayfield in trouble again.

2011-11-02T15:41:00.002-05:00

After being banned from NASCAR for failing a drug test, Mayfield fought the ruling but has not been allowed to race again. Now he's been arrested for meth possession. Police were searching his home for stolen items when the drugs were found. He's out on bail but it doesn't look good for him. Jeremy Mayfield

Racing loses another

2011-10-30T15:56:00.002-05:00

Russ Wallace, father of Rusty, Kenny, and Mike, passed away yesterday. He recently suffered a stroke and passed from complications. He was 77. His work ethic and racing ability was a driving force in his children's racing careers. Russ Wallace

Zimbabwean man says that he is in love with a donkey

2011-10-27T16:23:00.004-05:00

This is just comical and pathetic. This poor guy says that he hired a prostitute for $25 but when he woke the next day, he was accused of having sex with a donkey. He's now claiming that the prostitute became a donkey sometime during the night and he is truly in love with the animal. A judge will decide his fate after a mental examination. love story

baby bear visits grocery store

2011-10-19T17:20:00.002-05:00

Saturday a young cub wandered into an IGA in Ketchikan, Alaska. It didn't seem hungry to onlookers--just trying to hide from all the people. Someone eventually grabbed it and released it outside the store. It hasn't been seen since. Hopefully it found it's mama and has returned to the wild. visitor

LoCash loses one of their own.

2011-10-19T17:00:00.002-05:00

Ryan 'Troop' Jones passed away recently with complications of pneumonia. He was the fiddle player in the band. My heart goes out to all those affected by his departure. Troop

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2011-10-15T18:21:00.000-05:00

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free cookies

2011-10-15T17:19:00.002-05:00

An airport is probably not the place you would expect to get free cookies but at an Indiana airport, that is exactly what you get. And now, late arrivals can also get cookies. At 8:30pm, the free cookies were no longer available but passengers were so adamant about their cookies that a kiosk has been set up just for them. free cookies

"Up" House re-created

2011-10-15T17:13:00.004-05:00

The Bangerter brothers got permission from Disney to build an exact replica of the "Up" house in Herriman, Utah. Even the mailbox represents the two main characters. Herriman's population is about 20,000 and has already seen 27,000 visitors to the house. "Up" House

$6400 for a toilet?

2011-10-15T16:46:00.002-05:00

Seriously? What could possibly make a toilet worth $6400? Apparently one that washes and dries it's user. Plus it has a touch screen for other luxuries. There's an am/fm stereo and a foot drier. When the toilet is closed, it doesn't even look like one. It opens, flushes, and closes automatically. Numi by Kohler

Oct 8 is World Zombie Day

2011-10-08T13:37:00.004-05:00

From 2008 to present day, World Zombie Day has been growing in popularity. Pittsburgh PA, Fort Myers FL, Dallas TX, and Asbury Park NJ are just a few places that hold zombie events. Soon there may be one near you. World Zombie Day. Here is a picture of my son TJ as a zombie.

Fluffy saves 3-year-old.

2011-10-08T12:41:00.002-05:00

A mutt named Fluffy came to the rescue of a 3 year-old girl as she was about to be attacked by a pit bull. The two dogs ended up out in the street still fighting until a passing driver ran their car into the pit bull. The pit bull's owner took both dogs to the vet where they were both doing fine. hero Fluffy

Fake cop vs. real cop

2011-10-08T12:35:00.002-05:00

An undercover police officer was pulled over by a man who was impersonating an officer. The fake cop was the one who ended up being arrested. He had an outstanding warrant and was taken to jail. fake cop's stupidity

Racing video

2011-10-05T18:39:00.002-05:00

A crash left one car ablaze and upside down. Without regard for his own safety, another driver came to his aid and he was rescued without injury. Racing can be very exciting and sometimes even the crashes but only when no one gets hurt. This one is amazing to watch. crash

Two-faced cat

2011-09-28T18:37:00.002-05:00

'Frank and Louie' is the name of the cat who actually has two faces. The right mouth eats but the left nose twitches along with the right one. He has three eyes but only the outer two work. Most two-faced cats live about 4 days but Frank and Louie is 12 years old. He will get his own spot in Guiness Book of Records in 2012. two-faced cat

Shortest racing career

2011-09-27T21:14:00.003-05:00

Matt Kenseth's wife was injured in a crash during practice for a charity race. She crashed into a pit road wall and broke a shoulder blade. She was treated and released but by her choice, her racing career is over. Katie Kenseth

Sheen and Warner Bros. come to an agreement

2011-09-27T21:07:00.002-05:00

They have settled out of court on an undisclosed amount. Charlie Sheen has even apologized some for his actions. He said that he would've fired himself too.

Sheen

Southwest boots another celebrity passenger

2011-09-27T21:01:00.002-05:00

Leisha Hailey starred in "The L Word" on Showtime. She was on a plane with her girlfriend and they shared a kiss. For this, they were escorted off the plane. Southwest issued an apology of sorts but it seems that they have a habit of doing this over and over again. booted for kissing

Adoption with minutes to spare

2011-09-24T14:16:00.003-05:00

11-month old Alyssa wasn't theirs yet but they were determined to make that happen. A young mother had come into their church months before with a newborn that she could no longer care for. She willingly gave her to church members and eventually signed off her rights. After being passed around to different homes, Tracey and Marshall McClain became attached and wanted the baby to be theirs. Unfortunately, Marshall, became ill and didn't have much time left. He was a vietnam vet and wanted his benefits to go to Alyssa but that was impossible without the adoption. Under South Carolina law, if the father is known, he must also sign off rights before the child can be adopted. So, the search began. He was finally located at the Moss Justice Center in York. The McClain's lawyer didn't have 30 days to wait for a response to filing an adoption notice so he went straight to the jail to visit Alyssa's father. The father didn't even know he was one; but after some consideration, decided to sign off. From there, things fell into place. A cancellation became available on the docket, the guardian was also available, as was the woman who did the home study on the McClain's. Court documents were signed at 12:09pm. Tracey phoned home to let them know that Alyssa was theirs. Marshall McClain received the news and 8 minutes later he was gone. emotional adoption

Cheech & Chong push brownies

2011-09-23T18:05:00.002-05:00

General Mills Fiber One Brownies have a new spokesperson--actually two of them. Cheech and Chong have signed on to promote eating healthy brownies. General Mills hopes that the duo will bring attention and sales. Chong says, "Get high on fiber." brownies

Historic Carousel

2011-09-17T12:21:00.004-05:00

Jane Walenta and her husband bought a carousel which was set to be parted out. They paid $385,000 and set out to restore it to it's original luster. It now stands in the DUMBO (Down under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) neighborhood. For $2, riders can enjoy views of the East River, Brooklyn, and the Manhattan skyline. It is described as a "transparent jewel box" and at night after the carousel is no longer running, there will be screens inside the pavilion that will act as a backdrop for lights shows. carousel

US Postal Service

2011-09-17T12:15:00.002-05:00

The USPS is still debating about what to do. Will we go without delivery all winter? Or will it just be Saturday delivery that will cease? Experts say that the Post Office should be run like a business instead of making cuts if they want to remain in the black. USPS

Large snails found in Florida

2011-09-17T12:05:00.002-05:00

Giant African land snails have been found in Florida. These snails can get up to 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. They destroy 500 different types of plants, cause damage to buildings, and can cause meningitis. A desperate search is on to find the snails and freeze them so that damage is minimal. snails

Boy found in the woods

2011-09-17T11:27:00.001-05:00

A teenager was found wandering after walking out of the woods in Germany. He claims that he lived there for the past 5 years with his father after the passing of his mother. He speaks fluent english but doesn't know much more than his first name and where he's lived with his father for the last few years. wandering boy

Jimmie Jam in Chicago

2011-09-17T10:35:00.002-05:00

I had the most wonderful time on Thursday, September 15. I went to the House of Blues in Chicago for Jimmie Jam. The concert included Edwin McCain and The Bodeans. The music in itself would have made for a fantastic night but to top things off, Jimmie Johnson and Michael Waltrip were there. Anybody that knows me, knows that I am a huge NASCAR fan. But I am an even bigger fan of Michael Waltrip. It was a total surprise that he was there. I luckily got him to pose for a picture with me--I was like a little kid--just giddy. Lowe's and Delta faucets were two big sponsors of the event--so grateful that they were on board.

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2011-09-11T12:23:00.001-05:00

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The Chase

2011-09-11T08:23:00.003-05:00

NASCAR's top 12 Chase contenders are ready to start battle next week for the Championship. Last nights race from Richmond was exciting from start to finish. Two cautions had come out before lap 9. The race went on to tie the all-time high caution record at Richmond with 15. Drivers went at each other like it was the last race of the season. On laps 9-11 only the sound of the cars could be heard as announcers and fans remained silent in honor of those who lost their lives 10 years ago. championship chase

Kyle Busch

Kevin Harvick

Jeff Gordon

Matt Kenseth

Carl Edwards

Jimmie Johnson

Kurt Busch

Ryan Newman

Tony Stewart

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Brad Keselowski

Denny Hamlin

retired firefighter--face of 9/11

2011-09-06T10:53:00.003-05:00

Bob Beckwith was already retired 10 years ago when that fateful day happened. He went to help his grandson who had been hit by a car. He stayed with his grandson until the ambulance arrived then stopped by his home on his way to the hospital where he learned about the crashes. At the hospital, along with his family, he learned that his grandson would be fine. His thoughts then turned to what was unfolding at the World Trade Center. His family convinced him for two days that he shouldn't go down there. But on September 13, he learned that a friend's son had not come out yet and he decided it was time to act. He put on his old helmet, an FDNY t-shirt, and talked his way through the barricades. He helped in many ways but the most memorable was when a Secret Service Agent told him to help the "next person" up onto the rubble. That person just happened to be President George W. Bush. Instead of leaving as he had been told by the Secret Service, President Bush convinced him to stay and they had a picture taken together. This picture graced the cover of the New York Post and later Time magazine. After turning down several invitations to tell his story on national programs, Bob finally relented and began making public appearances. When offered money for these appearances, he asks instead that the money be donated to the Burn Center. Bob's story

9/11 close call

2011-09-06T10:39:00.003-05:00

A woman was on her way to work on the 77th floor at the World Trade Center. She was running late and had an encounter with Gwyneth Paltrow. They were walking and ended up face-to-face. After doing the back and forth "dance" thing, they laughed and went on their way. When the woman got to the station to catch her train, it was just pulling out. The woman feels those few moments that made her late for the train probably saved her life and credits Gwyneth Paltrow with making that happen. She has mailed a letter to Gwyneth to let her know. life-saving "dance"

no mail this winter?

2011-09-06T10:35:00.003-05:00

Budget problems may prevent mail from being delivered this winter. Congress is discussing the possibility of emergency funds. 3500 post offices may close; leaving 120,000 people out of work. no mail?

kicked off plane

2011-09-03T13:21:00.005-05:00

The lead singer from Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, was asked to leave a plane because his pants were to saggy. He exclaimed, "Don't you have better things to do than worry about that?" Then tried to take his seat but didn't make it because he was asked to leave the plane. Southwest Airlines has apologized for the incident. offensive pants

no White House visit for some NASCAR drivers

2011-09-03T13:14:00.003-05:00

Schedule conflicts will keep some drivers from accepting the invitation to visit. There is no political undertone to any of it--they all have, what they claim, is a good reason for not going. White House snub?

Polar bear visits

2011-09-03T13:05:00.003-05:00

A night guard on a Norwegian ship alerted the crew that a polar bear had come on board. While the crew stayed safe in the steering cabin, the bear sniffed around for about a half hour. bear visit

Living in a box

2011-08-27T07:27:00.002-05:00

Old metal shipping containers are being used in creative ways. Homes are being made from the used boxes. Some are just one box with just the essentials and others are incorporated into larger homes. Using the containers saves money and reuses discarded materials. examples

Kyle Busch loses his driver's license

2011-08-24T21:15:00.006-05:00

Kyle Busch has pleaded guilty to speeding and no contest to reckless driving. He loses his license for 45 days, receives a fine of $1000, gets 30 hours of community service, and one year unsupervised probation. Bush was pulled over while driving a hand-built LFA sports car. He was doing 128 in a 45mph zone near a church and day-care.

Then he told the arresting officer that it was "just a toy." His attorney thinks he was treated unfairly. Busch incident

no apostrophe for Old Navy

2011-08-24T20:46:00.003-05:00

Old Navy has partnered with several higher learning institutions to create sports t-shirts. Unfortunately the shirts are lacking an apostrophe and a proof-reader is probably lacking a job now. Old Navy fail

9/11...10th anniversary

2011-08-24T19:49:00.003-05:00

The date has become famous because of the tragedy that happened 10 years ago. It is a day of grieving and remembrance. It is time to take that day back from the terrorists. A couple plans to marry on that day--for them, it will be a day of celebration. Eddie Casinover and Christine Briggs will wed on 9/11 after winning a wedding contest. Musket Ridge Golf Club decided to run the contest to shed light on the fact that most civilians are avoiding doing anything that might be a celebration on that day. I know there are many quotes out there along this thought: Forgetting our past--dooms us to repeat it. My daughter entered the military one week before that fateful day which sent me for a loop. I, for one, will not give in to terrorists and will take back my September 11 from now on. I will never forget that day or those that we lost. 9/11 anniversary

Washington Monument closed

2011-08-24T19:44:00.003-05:00

After the earthquake on the east coast, a crack has been discovered in the top of the Washington Monument. This will keep the monument closed until further notice. It was a 5.8 earthquake but has only caused some structural damage. That can be fixed or replaced; lives cannot. I was visiting Virginia Beach last week. Looks like I left for home just in time. earthquake

Chely Wright weds

2011-08-20T22:18:00.003-05:00

Chely Wright marries Lauren Blitzer in a ceremony at Blitzer's aunt's house. Both wore white gowns but no veils. Barbecue was served to the 200 or so guests. A reverend and rabbi both officiated in an interfaith ceremony. wedding

Republican senator wants to change the constitution

2011-08-20T22:12:00.003-05:00

Rick Perry is a republican from Texas and is running for President. He's got some ideas on how he wants to change the Constitution including doing away with a couple of amendments. his ideas

He was creepy

2011-08-20T22:05:00.002-05:00

The Burger King mascot will not be missed by me. Those commercials were just a bit on the strange side. Honestly can't imagine anyone thinking about having a burger when there's a giant headed stalker outside their window. retired mascot

Bucky Covington

2011-08-14T12:37:00.002-05:00

Saturday night in Arcadia, Bucky Covington put on a very high energy show. He showed his humor as well; plus had us all singing, standing, and dancing. What an amazing performance. We are so lucky to live in this area and have so many great artists come to entertain us.

Having a whale of a time

2011-08-13T11:08:00.003-05:00

A mama whale is comfortable where she is and in no hurry to go back to the ocean. She took a wrong turn with her calf and ended up in a river near the California/Oregon border. The calf has since found it's way back but the mother seems content to stay in spite of several attempts to coax her out to sea. She seems to be feeding from the bottom of the river and is looking healthy. Officials have decided to let her be for now and see what happens. whale

Lee Greenwood

2011-08-13T11:05:00.002-05:00

Friday, August 12, was a great night in Arcadia. Lee Greenwood performed to a full, very appreciative crowd. He covered a couple tunes, played some of his early stuff, and gave us a taste of his new music. It was a trip through music over the last 30 years. Hard to believe he's been at it that long. The night ended with a standing ovation while he sang "God Bless the USA."

Taylor Swift tour

2011-08-07T11:56:00.002-05:00

Taylor Swift has added a new element to her tour. She covers songs of artists from the area where she's performing. It was Springsteen and Bon Jovi in Jersey, Alanis and Bieber in Toronto, and in Michigan it was Eminem. She's on her way to Chicago--who will it be there? Taylor's tour

first taping of Two and a Half Men is in the can

2011-08-07T11:48:00.002-05:00

The first episode will air on September 19 but has already been taped. Charlie Harper is dead and it wasn't pretty. The show eluded to his departure from this world by having a funeral and details of his passing included the likelihood of him being pushed off a subway platform by Rose. His house goes on the market and hosts plenty of prospective buyers. 2 1/2 men

Meester of the Jaguars helps young boy walk

2011-08-07T11:24:00.002-05:00

Six-year-old Luke Akerstrom was left in a wheelchair after a bout with encephalitis. Brad Meester and others visited Luke while he was in the hospital and a friendship developed between Meester's family and the young boy. Luke told his mother, "I have to walk because Jaguars don't roll, they run."
Luke walked again...right into the arms of Brad Meester. It all took place on the team's training field with Meester's wife tearing up in the background. five steps

youngest crew member

2011-08-07T11:18:00.002-05:00

I think I met him. Last night at the LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway I was chatting with some young boys in the VIP section. One was wearing a Sean Pfaff, #21, shirt. Eleven-year-old Chris was very proud that he has helped work on the 21 car and he was quite knowledgeable about the car. His two brothers, Derek (9) and Austin (7), also spoke highly of Sean and his race car.

Poison and Motley Crue concert at Fort McCoy was awesome

2011-08-06T10:52:00.001-05:00

I arrived just before Poison took the stage. At first, there was something wrong with their sound. That was soon fixed and I kept thinking that Poison should have been the headliner. They were amazing--we sang along and danced. But then... Motley Crue commanded the stage--came on with a bang (literally). If anyone in the crowd was bored, tired, or just not paying attention; they were well aware that Motley Crue had started. The crowd stood for most of their performance especially when Tommy Lee played the drums while riding around an upright circle contraption. I still don't know how he could concentrate and play amazingly while traveling upside down. A military personnel was invited to ride along and did great on the "air" drums. Both bands had awesome stage shows with plenty of pyrotechnics but I have to agree with my friend, Rick, that Motley's stage show was the absolute best I have ever seen.

Toy is a lifesaver for troups.

2011-08-06T08:49:00.002-05:00

A radio controlled truck equipped with a camera saved the lives of six soldiers in Afghanistan. It was being used ahead of a Humvee when it tripped a wire that set off a bomb. The small truck was destroyed but none of the soldiers were injured. The toy had been a gift from U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Fessenden's brother Ernie from Rochester, MN. Ernie is already planning to send his brother a replacement. toy truck

more Idol changes coming?

2011-08-06T08:31:00.002-05:00

The voting has been an issue on American Idol and the powers that be for Idol are considering a change. A couple ideas are being considered such as limiting the number of votes that can be made per person. Or letting the judges pick between the bottom two. It will be interesting to see how they try to fix this. voting on AI

Goodbye Charlie Harper

2011-08-06T07:39:00.003-05:00

All that's left of Charlie is a bowling shirt and khaki shorts. TMZ leaked pictures of what looks like a memorial service sans casket. Ashton Kutcher will join the cast of Two and a Half Men this season in place of Charlie Sheen. story pictures

plane breaks in two...all 163 on board...

2011-07-31T10:53:00.002-05:00

SURVIVE!!! A Boeing 737 on route from New York to Guyana ran off a runway and broke into two pieces. Not much is know yet about what caused the accident. A team of Americans will be there soon to investigate. plane crash

reciprocity is back...almost

2011-07-27T15:05:00.004-05:00

Both Governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin have acknowledged a willingness to re-instate reciprocity between the two states. It was canceled by Tim Pawlenty when he was Governor of Minnesota. With tax reciprocity ending in January 2010, costs increased for both employees and employers. This should all be back in place by January 2012. taxes

Angry kangaroo gets pepper sprayed

2011-07-26T10:20:00.003-05:00

A 94-year old woman was attacked by a kangaroo as she tended to her laundry in her backyard. She suffered bruises and cuts and is recovering in a hospital. Two officers came to her aid. Both had to use pepper spray on the kangaroo to keep it from attacking them as well. They've used pepper spray on dogs but not on kangaroos so they didn't even know if it would work--luckily it did. Kangaroo attack