12/23/2009 @ 4:46pm PST Monday-Wednesday, December 21st-23rd "NEWS"! A great doggy decorating Christmas tree video, Kristin Chenoweth kicks werewolf booty, and a snowmen cartoon collection! "BUZZ" Susan Sarandon & Tim Robbins split after 23 years, Balloon Boy parents get jail!
GREAT DOGGY DECORATING CHRISTMAS TREE VIDEO! CAN YOUR PET DO THIS?
CHRISTMAS FUN FACTS!
The first president to decorate the white house Christmas tree in the United States was Franklin Pierce.
Germany made the first artificial Christmas trees. They were made of goose feathers and dyed green.
Electric lights for trees were first used in 1895.
The first Christmas cards were vintage and invented in 1843, the Victorian Era.
"It's a Wonderful Life" appears on TV more often than any other holiday movie.
Rudolph" was actually created by Montgomery Ward in the late 1930's for a holiday promotion. The rest is history.
The Nutcracker" is the most famous Christmas ballet.
Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving and then became one of the most popular Christmas songs.
If you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," you would receive 364 gifts.
The poinsettia plant was brought into the United States from Mexico by Joel Poinsett in the early 1800's.
In 1843, "A Christmas Carol" was written by Charles Dickens in just six weeks.
Christmas became a national holiday in America on June, 26, 1870.
Clearing up a common misconception, in Greek, X means Christ. That is where the word "X-Mas" comes from. Not because someone took the "Christ" out of Christmas.
More diamonds are sold around Christmas than any other time of the year.
KRISTIN CHENOWETH IS UPSET WITH LESS ROBERT PATTINSON IN "NEW MOON"!
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS INTRODUCES THE TIGER WOODS PLATE COLLECTION ON JIMMY KIMMEL!
SNOWMEN CARTOONS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
NOTHING LIKE A GUN TO STOP A SNOWBALL FIGHT! IT HAPPENED IN WASHINGTON D.C.
THOSE RADIO TALK SHOWS...YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'S LISTENING AND WHO'S CALLING IN!
BRITTANY MURPHY WILL BE LAID TO REST ON CHRISTMAS EVE AT FOREST LAWN!
Brittany Murphy will be laid to rest on Christmas Eve at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills, five days after her untimely death left Hollywood reeling.
The funeral and burial service are said to be "strictly private." No word who will attend or whether a public memorial is in the works for after the holiday.
"Abandoned" will be known as Brittany Murphy's final film. Shot back in June, she stars as a woman searching for her husband (Dean Cain) after he mysteriously disappears from a hospital following surgery. Of course, it's way harder than just a normal missing-person search because no one believes her due to her history of psychiatric issues. Just look at that doctor in the 45-second clip above giving her a hard time.
Speaking out to "Extra", the film's director, Michael Feifer, counters rumors that Brittany was difficult to work with. "She glowed all the time," he remembers. "I had a really sweet relationship with her. She was always on the ball."
As for her husband, all Feifer knows is that he really loved Brittany. "The two of them have the sweetest, most loving relationship," he said. "They watched over each other and took care of each other and we were all shocked at how connected they were."
Though "Abandoned" is currently lacking a theatrical distributor, Feifer is anticipating a 2010 release date.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD IS OFFICIALLY ENGAGED TO NHL CANADIAN HOCKEY STAR MIKE FISHER!
12/19/2009 @ 3:37am PST Thursday-Friday, December 17th-18th/Weekend "NEWS"! Some fascinating Facts about Christmas, Jack Bauer of "24" interrogates Santa Claus, and a sneak peek at "Avatar"! "BUZZ" Another sponsor steps back from Tiger Woods, Jon and Kate finalize divorce!
EAST COAST BRACES FOR AN HISTORIC WINTER BLAST! SAY HELLO TO A WHITE CHRISTMAS!
JIMMY KIMMEL AND NORAH JONES WITH THE "12 YOUTUBE VIDEOS DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!
FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS FROM SANTA AND CHARLIE
Did you know that royalties from Bing Crosby's recording of "Silent Night" and Adeste Fidelis all go to charities?
The word "carol" comes from a Greek word meaning to dance and to play the flute.
America's first Christmas carol was written and sung in the language of the Huron Indians. Called Jesus Is Born, it was composed by Father Brebeuf, a French missionary to the Indians, in 1630.
Alabama was the first state to grant legal recognition to Christmas in 1836. By 1890, all states and territories acknowledged the holiday, including the District of Columbia.
It was illegal to celebrate Christmas Day in the Massachusetts colony from 1659 until 1681.
The first true Christmas cards written by St. Francis of Assisi and his followers in the 13th century. The idea was to tell biblical stories in song in order to reach more people.
The first Christmas card as we know it was sent in 1843. The greeting: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you."
There are at least two towns named Santa Claus in the U.S.A. in Indiana and Idaho.
There's a Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean and a Christmas Island in the Pacific's Gilbert Island.
The first department store Santa Claus in the nation was James Edgar of Brockton, MA. As owner of the Edgar's Store in Boston in 1890, he donned the Santa costume himself to begin the tradition.
SO WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE IF JACK BAUER FROM "24" INTERROGATED SANTA?
HERE'S ANOTHER REASON WHY MEN SHOULDN'T BE DESIGNING WRAPPING PAPER!
DAVID LETTERMAN TAKES A TEST DRIVE IN A $25,000 CUPCAKE ON HIS SHOW STAGE!
HERE'S THE LATEST EXTENDED TRAILER OF JAMES CAMERON'S FILM, "AVATAR"!
SOMETIMES THE BRIGHTEST BULBS DON'T SHOW UP ON YOUTUBE, EXCEPT IN THE "FAILBLOG"!
ANOTHER UFO VIDEO SHOT DECEMBER 9TH, A PYRAMID HOVERING OVER MOSCOW!
HERE'S ONE OF THE MOST ASKED ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS I PLAY BY "WHAM"!
12/16/2009 @ 8:55pm PST Monday-Wednesday, December 14th-16th "NEWS"! Scary 2010 outlook ahead from the top trends forecaster in the business, latest Tiger clips/pics, plus 12 days of Christmas costs! "BUZZ" Tiger Woods high school girlfriend talks, and his wife Elin Nordegren moving out!
WHAT'S DOES 2010 LOOK LIKE? GERALD CELENTE, A TRENDS EXPERT, TELLS WHAT TO EXPECT!
KINGSTON, NY, 17 December, 2009 — The first decade of the 21st century is going out the way it came in … with a bust and a bang.
The Great Recession is not over. There is no recovery. It’s a cover up. Expect another wave of terrorism. Possibly of 9/11 magnitude.
As well as challenges, also expect profitable and transformational social, health, environmental, entertainment, cultural, business and consumer trends to emerge in 2010.
The Crash of 2010: The Bailout Bubble is about to burst. Be prepared for the onset of the Greatest Depression.
Depression Uplift: The pursuit of elegance and affordable sophistication will raise spirits … and profits.
Terrorism 2010: Years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq – and now Pakistan – have intensified anti-American sentiment. 2010 will be the year of the lone-wolf, self-radicalized gunman.
Neo-Survivalism: A new breed of survivalist is devising ingenious stratagems to beat the crumbling system. And, they’re not all heading for the hills with AK-47’s and pork & beans.
Not Welcome Here: Fueled by fear and resentment, a global anti-immigration trend will gather force and serve as a major plank in building a new political party in the US.
TB or Not TB: With two-thirds of Americans Too Big (TB) for their own good (and everyone else’s), 2010 will mark the outbreak of a “War on Fat,” providing a ton of business opportunities.
Mothers of Invention: Taking off with the speed of the Internet revolution, “Technology for the Poor” will be a major trend in 2010, providing products and services for newly downscaled Western consumers and impoverished consumers everywhere.
Not Made In China: A “Buy Local,” “My Country First” protectionist backlash will deliver a big “No” to unrestrained globalism and open solid niches for local and domestic manufacturers.
The Next Big Thing: Just as the traditional print media (newspapers/magazines) were scooped by Internet competition, so too will new communication technologies herald the end of the TV networks as we know them.
The Trends Research Institute has a 30-year unparalleled track record of accurate forecasts. CLICK HERE FOR GERALD CELENTE'S PAST RECORD OF FORECASTS: http://www.trendsresearch.com/forecast.html
SOME SPECTACULAR MUSICAL CHRISTMAS VIDEOS OF PEOPLE'S HOME DECORATIONS!
SO HOW MUCH WOULD THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COST TODAY???
1. Partridge in a Pear tree -- $81.75. It's nearly impossible to keep a live partridge in any specific tree, so you're safer relying on an oven ready bird from the butcher for $11.75 and a 6 foot pear tree will set you back $70.
2. Two Turtle doves -- $275. You can arrange for a dove release if you don't mind the pair of pigeons returning home as soon as they're freed.
3. Three French hens -- $15. Poultry, even the striking show birds of France, can make a useful, egg laying addition to large backyards. But it's much easier to buy them plucked and packed at the supermarket for $5 each.
4. Four Colley birds -- $540. Yes, you read right "colley" is an old world meaning "sooty," in other words, blackbirds. You may be able to catch your own in the wild, or rent them from an aviary for the Christmas season.
5. Five Golden Rings -- $107.50. A plain, 9 cart gold band is simple and classy and should cost no more than $21.25 each.
6. Six Geese a-laying -- $418.75. Healthy, adult geese cost around $67 each, and a bag of feed is about $16.75 although be warned that they usually don't start laying until February.
7. Seven Swans a-swimming -- $117.25. Depending on where you live, you'll probably need a license to own swans of your own. But if the Christmas spirit leads you to sponsor rescued swans at a wildlife refuge, you're looking at around $16.75 a bird.
8. Eight Maids a-milking -- $6,645. Decent Jersey dairy cows will run at least $800 each, and the skilled workers will cost $300 for two hours. You should also feed the cattle add $25 but might be able to trade the milk you don't keep, about 5 gallons per cow per day, so subtract $80.
9. Nine Ladies dancing -- $3,015. Showgirls typically command $335 each for a 15 minute routine not including dressing rooms, changing facilities, hair dressing and refreshments.
10. Ten Lords a-leaping -- $4,370. Based on government allowances, hereditary lords claim a subsistence allowance of $145 a day, plus $292 overnight expenses for travel.
11. Eleven Pippers piping -- $3,349.84. Most pipers charge more than $300 to play for two hours, but an outfit called Piper for Hire in Kent, England, offers a deal, 11 pipers including kilts for $3,182.30. They're willing to travel, but customarily get refreshments to the tune of $167.54.
12. Twelve Drummers drumming -- $3,022.10. We're splurging on a dozen session musicians at $251.50 each plus a box of earplugs for $4.10.
Total = $21,957.19. If that seems a little steep for a celebration with your 'True Love,' just think the price does not include taxes and shipping. (Sun)
THE TIGER WOODS STORY IS EVERYWHERE.....EVEN ON THE PLAYING FIELD WITH MASCOTS!!
TIGER WOODS HASN'T LOST ALL HIS ENDORSEMENTS, HE'S EVEN GOT A NEW ONE!
THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" TRAILER, DUE IN THEATRES 3-5-2010!
EARLIER THIS WEEK, BOEING INTRODUCED THE 787 DREAMLINER FIRST FLIGHT VIDEO!
GOD BLESS MOMS, BUT EVEN MOMS HAVE A BAD DAY NOW AND THEN......
