What You Missed on Today's Show

The dollar sign originally came from an abbreviation for the word "peso."

FACT:  When the U.S. made their own money after getting independence, they used Spain's currency as a guideline, and pesos were abbreviated PS.  But over time, because of sloppy handwriting, the vertical line from the P ended up on top of the S.

BULL-CRAP:  The company's founders were named Bradley, Voorhees, and Day.

FACT: Four out of every 10 dollars that Americans gamble at casinos are spent at Indian casinos.  

SAMPLE:  After the U.S., the country with the largest population of dogs is China.

BULL-CRAP:  France has the second-highest dog population.

 One Pack of Apple Bubble Yum
One Pouch of Beech Nut Wintergreen
One 20 oz. Dr. Pepper.

Chew the Beech Nut. Remove. Chew the gum. Revmove. Pack the gum into the Beech Nut. Put it all back in between your cheek and gum. Now, every now and again, take a pull off that Dr. Pepper. It'll last ya awhile and it's not bad tastin'

You're welcome.
SYDTR
Justin.

According to the "Telegraph" and the "Daily Mail", 59-year-old Ralph Mothes and his girlfriend, 50-year-old Paloma Werner, were recently sailing their 33-foot sailboat the "Intrepid" off the South African coast, near Cape Town. They saw a 30-foot whale a few hundred feet away, but whales are a common sight in that area this time of year:  They're 'Southern Right Whales,' and they come near the shore to breed.  It's a big tourist thing in South Africa. Ralph and Paloma didn't think much of it . . . until the whale was right up next to their boat, and smacking its tail on the surface of the water to communicate with other whales. They thought the whale would swim UNDERNEATH them, but instead, it broke through the surface of the water . . . flipped into the air . . . and LANDED on their boat. The whale thrashed around for a little bit and left a bunch of skin and blubber behind, then slipped back into the water. Neither Ralph nor Paloma were hurt, which was pretty lucky, since the whale was about 40-tons, and the same length as the boat.  But their cabin was smashed, the mast was broken, and the rigging was wrecked, so they had to motor back to shore.

Not sure if this is a true story, but the picture that's being distributed along with the article is just too insane.  The talk online is that it was probably Photoshopped. 

On July 7, something unusual happened near the Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou, China. An oddly shaped bright light appeared, forcing the airport to close down and delay 18 flights. Things are now back to normal, but people are wondering, what was that "thing"?

An ABC News article on the mysterious sighting explains that some who witnessed the light are calling it a UFO. But, keep in mind, a UFO doesn't necessarily mean little, green men.

There is plenty of speculation on whether or not the object was some sort of military aircraft or missile. The ABC article explains that a day following the sighting, "an anonymous source toldChina Daily that authorities already discovered the identity of the UFO after an investigation but could not publically disclose the information because 'there was a military connection.'"

Authorities are continuing to look into the incident, but no public conclusions have yet been made. Despite, or perhaps because of the mystery, Web searches on "china ufo" quickly soared 576%. Related queries on "china ufo video 2010," "china ufo sightings," and "hangzou china ufo" also posted triple digit gains. Even now, a week after the sighting, online lookups remain high. 

Truth be told, there's not much left to be said. Something weird happened. Nobody knows what it was. And if they do, they aren't saying. Check out the video below and judge for yourself.

The search is on for a 19-year-old Gibtown,Texas mom who’s been missing since last Monday. Krishonda “Shonda” Leann Townsend, 19, went missing sometime after midnight Sunday night – according to police she sent her mom a text message telling her she was on her way home – just east of Perrin in Gibtown. Townsend, who has a two-year-old son, has not been heard from since then. Her car was found the next morning at West City Park in Mineral Wells with its radio ripped out. Volunteers branched out Sunday on foot and horseback to look for clues. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for tips leading to information about the case. Contact Palo Pinto County Crimestoppers at 940-325-0000. MORE INFO CLICK HERE!

--And sometimes the Google car just captures people doing weird stuff that they were already doing.  It's hard to tell which is which.  But they all end up online, and you can check them out and decide for yourself. 













Vuvuzela Makes Dogs Pee?

Convict Ate His Cellmate's Lung Because The Guy Didn't Wash His Hands After Using The Bathroom

Perky Panties!!!



There's a new product out there called Perky Panties - it's pheromone-infused detergent.  You simply wash your lingerie in it, and it will trigger a natural response in your man!

Love Seat For Sale

Jesse James is selling his office couch where many of his affairs took place. His eBay ad reads: “Very cool custom couch out of West Coast Choppers. Custom violet pearl paint and pinstripes by “HOTDOG” Pete Finlan. One of a kind!” Customers have until June 7th to bid, while the current asking price is at $1,009.

WHAT PISSES OFF THE BOSS (Men's Health) -- Averages on a scale of 1 to 10

Clicking out a screen as I walk by: 7.6
Texting: 4.9
Reading NYTimes.com: 4.6
Reading ESPN.com: 6.1
Listening to iPod and tapping feet: 5.4
Talking idly with a coworker: 3.5
Working with feet up on desk: 5.7
G-chatting: 5.5

Job Fair for Allens Inc

The job fair will be held at TarrantCountyCollege's Trinity River Campus in downtown Fort Worth.  Today's job fair starts at 10 a.m. and runs through 5 p.m., while applicants will be welcomed starting at 8 a.m. Thursday and Friday.  On Saturday, May 22, the job fair will be held at the ResourceConnectionWorkforceCenter on 1400 Circle Drive in Fort Worth from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jack Ingram's new song "America" is available to hear online: CLICK HERE!

From NBC 5:

Missing Horse, Possibly Stolen in Stephenville

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How do you make a cowboy cry? Steal his son's favorite horse.

On his horse, Kirby Berry looks like a tough guy. But the exterior quickly crumbles as soon as you ask him about his son's missing horse. 

"Oh, she's got a big ol,' kind eye and (is) real pretty to look at," he said.

Sandbox, a 9-year-old mare, was stolen over the weekend at a team roping competition in Stephenville.

"She was the best horse," said Kade Berry, Sandbox's owner and a 6-year-old cowboy-in-training.

He said the theft "made me feel sad."

Micah Berry, Kade's mother, said it was "pure panic" when they realized early Sunday morning that the horse was gone.

"I burnt the battery up in this phone four times yesterday just texting and calling and e-mailing and Twittering," she said.

The Berrys purchased Sandbox seven years ago, specifically for their children to ride, and they think she was stolen for the same reason.

"I'm pretty sure somebody saw that boy riding that horse all day yesterday and was thinking they already had somebody looking for a young-kid horse they could sell real quick," Kirby Berry said.

He said he did not think the theft was random.

"There (were) 300 head of horses in that barn," Berry said. "She was three rows in, in the middle of that barn. They had to go pick her out."

Sandbox is dark reddish-black with a scar on her back right hip, 15 hands high and 1,200 pounds.

Kade has a simple request of whoever has her.

"Can you just give me back my horse?" he said.

The family is offering a $5,000 reward for Sandbox's return.

THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH BEER (Besides drink it) -- Men's Health

• Bathe in It: Instead of sipping a beer, try soaking in it. Pour a bottle of German Badebier in the tub and lie back for a real bubble bath.
• Put Out a Fire: Although certainly not as effective as a real fire extinguisher, a can or bottle of beer can mimic one if none is available. Simply shake and spritz. After all, beer is mostly water. This works on small grill flare-ups, and some people have been known to carry an emergency can in their car in case of engine fire. Or at least that's what they tell the state troopers.
• Loosen Rusty Bolts: Pour some beer on them and wait a few minutes. The carbonation may help break up the rust.
• Clear Up Brown Spots in Your Lawn: According to Andrew Lopez, a professional gardener, the fermented sugars in beer stimulate plant growth and kill fungi. He recommends spraying either home brew or Rolling Rock (both are chemical-free) on those annoying brown spots in your lawn. (Either that, or just stop peeing there.) "The grass will absorb the sugar in the beer and draw energy from it," Lopez explains.
• Pass a Kidney Stone: As you've undoubtedly noticed, beer is a diuretic. It helps flush the kidneys and bladder. This can be beneficial if you're suffering from a bladder infection or kidney stone. "You can drink water or cranberry juice, but beer also works," says Larry L. Alexander, M.D., medical director of Central Florida Regional Hospital's emergency department. " It helps dilate the ureters [the tubes connecting the kidneys and bladder], which may help you pass a stone quicker and easier. Plus, the alcohol will take the edge off the pain." But don't drink beer if you're taking antibiotics or narcotic pain medications. You'll render the drugs useless and make yourself sick.
• Soothe Tired Feet: Pour a couple of cold ones into a bucket and soak your dogs. "Ice-cold beer with lots of carbonation can be soothing for tired feet," Dr. Alexander says. Stop at two; you don't want to start staggering.

WOMEN ARE WORSE DRIVERS THAN MEN

Researchers found girls need an average of 21 lessons before they pass their driving test, compared to just 17 lessons for men. Men are also more likely to pass first time with less than 54 percent needing another attempt, while 57 percent of women have to take a second test. A spokesman for comparison website www.confused.com, which carried out the study, said: ''For years, people have argued over whether men or women are the best drivers. And men can now claim victory with these results showing that they are certainly the quickest learners when they get behind the wheel of the car."

BLINKING MEANS SOMEONE'S NOT PAYING ATTENTION: When a person blinks, it is a sign that their mind is wandering, a study shows. The researchers think that blinking sets up tiny physical barriers that help to shut off the outside world. (Psychological Science)

Here's What Your Sleep Position Says About Your Personality

Here are the results of a new study that made connections between people's sleep positions and their personalities.  Check it out.

--THE FETAL POSITION.  If you sleep like this, you're most likely to put up a tough exterior and seem standoffish . . . but, once someone gets to know you, they'll find you're sensitive and friendly.

--THE LOG POSITION.  If you sleep on your side, keeping your body perfectly straight with both arms down, it means you're a social, easy-going, trusting person . . . but you can also be too gullible.

--"YEARNER" POSITION.  This is where you lay on your side with your arms extended out to the side.  People who sleep like this are open-minded but still cynical.  They also are stubborn about the decisions they make.

--SOLDIER POSITION.  This is when you sleep on your back with your arms to your sides.  People who sleep like this are reserved, quiet, low-maintenance, and hold themselves to a high standard.

--FREEFALL POSITION.  If you sleep face down with your arms up near your head, you're loud, outgoing and hate being criticized.

--STARFISH POSITION.  This is when you sleep on your back with your arms up near your head.  If you sleep like that, it means you're good listener, helpful and uncomfortable being the center of attention. 

A "touch of Mission: Impossible" has come to text messaging, with the launch of a new service called Safe Text. The system sends messages to mobile phones that self-destruct as soon as they have been read. With a raft of celebrities recently caught out by salacious text messages, the service's creator, Ogilvy Advertising, says that "one day, everyone will have a facility like Safe Text". Users must first sign up to the service by sending a regular text message with the word "Wired" to 83118. This gives access to a web page that can be viewed on any mobile phone that has a data connection, and users can send their own message from there. When it's received, users are warned that they will only have one chance to read the message before it's deleted. The service currently offers users up to ten free, anonymous messages each day and has been launched to promote the first anniversary of technology magazine Wired. The magazine says that it will last indefinitely as a free service, although that could be reassessed if "millions" of people sign up.

1^st Annual Roping & Running For A Cure

4D Open Barrel Race & Team Roping

Dead Guy on a Motorcycle

Meet Einstein, a pinto stallion, that could set a new world record for a lightweight foal. Einstein weighed just 6 pounds and measured 14 inches in height when he was born Friday in Barnstead, New Hampshire. That's teeny -- even for a miniature breed like Einstein's. Dr. Rachel Wagner, Einstein's co-owner, says the Guinness record for the smallest newborn horse is 9 pounds. Wagner notes Einstein shows no signs of dwarfism, unlike the current record holder.

--According to a two-year study by Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, EVERY SINGLE make-up tester product they examined contained E.coli.  That's 100%, covered in E.coli.  E.coli can cause anything from stomach problems to death.

--A lot of the samples also contained other bacteria too, like the ones that cause staph infections and strep throat . . . and HERPES.

--Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, who led the study, says the shared products get filled with E.coli mainly because women go to the bathroom . . . do their dirty business . . . don't properly wash their hands . . . then touch the stuff. 

Cupid Slug

The tail of the long-tailed slug (Ibycus rachelae) is three-times the length of its head, allowing it to curl up to sleep. More unusually, when it mates the slug fires a so-called "love dart" made of calcium carbonate that injects a hormone into its prospective partner to increase the chances of reproduction.

Hurst police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing brother and sister.  Haden George (left), 11, and Macy George (right), 7, may be with their mother, Tyna George. According to police, during a welfare check officers determined that the children could be in danger. They are possibly heading toward Oklahoma. Tyna George may be driving a white 1998 Nissan Sentra with Texas license plates 969 FZF. The vehicle has an "MCM" sticker on the back.

Anyone with information can call Hurst police at 817-788-7180.

EARTH DAY DEALS! CLICK HERE


New $100 Bill Unvieled!

Yesterday, the Feds unveiled the new, redesigned $100 bill.  It's actually pretty cool.

It's got some new security features, like a blue ribbon that gives a 3-D effect to the micro-images printed on it.  Depending on how you tilt the bill, you'll either see tiny bells, or the number "100."  And you don't even have to hold it up to a light to see it. 

So why the new look? Basically, it's because two-thirds of all U.S. $100 bills are in foreign pockets, and counterfeiters love to copy it.  Then they exchange it for real money in other parts of the world where any halfway decent knockoff will fly.

 According to Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, quote, "As with previous U.S. currency redesigns, this note incorporates the best technology available to ensure we're staying ahead of counterfeiters."  The bills go into circulation next February. 

(--Check out the Treasury's overly dramatic promo video, a sweet animated tutorial, and a couple photos of the new $100 bill and it's unveiling . . .)

Have you ever heard of the Sheep-Pig?  It's a rare kind of pig called the Mangalitza. They come from Austria and Hungary, and they have wooly fur that makes them look like a pig crossed with a sheep. 

If you suffer from plumber’s butt, there’s now fix! Introducing the "Backtacular Gluteal Cleft Shield."  It's an adhesive denim patch that attaches directly to your skin, and covers up your crack! The idea is to place the patch right at the top of your backside, so that when you bend over while you're wearing low-rise jeans, the people behind you get a look at the fashionable patch, instead of your un-fashionable crack. It costs 15-dollars and it has some bling on it! If you wanna buy a butt patch, CLICK HERE!

#10.)  Birmingham, Alabama

#9.)  Houston, Texas

#8.)  Baltimore, Maryland

#7.)  San Antonio, Texas

#6.)  Kansas City, Missouri

#5.)  Memphis, Tennessee

#4.)  Dallas, Texas

#3.)  El Paso, Texas

#2.)  Charleston, West Virginia

#1.)  Corpus Christi, Texas

CINNABON: Get two free bite-sized cupcakes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at participating mall locations as part of "Tax Day Bites!" Flavors include Chocolate Passion, 24-Carrot Cake, Vanilla Bliss and Cinnacake Classic.

STARBUCKS: Get free brewed coffee all day Thursday if you bring your own mug, a promotion the cafe chain says is friendly to the environment as well as taxpayers.

-- DISCOUNTED MEALS

BOSTON MARKET: For a "last-minute tax break" -- one free meal for each one you buy Thursday through Sunday -- show this coupon: http://bit.ly/d1YlRO

IHOP: Expanding on the tax deduction parents get for kids, the restaurant chain is offering free dinner for one child age 12 or younger with each adult meal purchased 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. all month long.

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S: The seafood restaurant is offering $10.40 dinner and drink specials in the bar on Thursday -- a nod to the 1040 tax form. Bar guests who come in April 15 also receive a $10.40 gift certificate for a later visit. And professional tax preparers, who may have to work right until the midnight deadline Thursday, get their freebie Friday: dessert on the house plus a $10.40 certificate if they show a business card.

P.F. CHANG'S: Get 15 percent off food purchases for dine-in or take-out, excluding alcohol and happy hour food and beverages.

Did you know that beer can be art?  Well beer cans actually.  Louis Torres decided to turn tons of empty beer cans into art in his backyard – he lives west of downtown fort worth. He’s got beer-trees, beer lanterns and anything else you can think of.  To me it looks like a beer circus tent. The star telegram has some great photos on their website – CLICK HERE to see them.  The best part of the story was that he says strangers leave him 12 packs inside his gate!

Aliens Among Us!

According to a new international survey, one in five people worldwide believes there are aliens living in our midst, and that they're disguised as humans.  Or look at it this way, there are more than a billion people on the planet who think some of us are from outer space.

Texting while driving may not be allowed in some cities – including Stephenville – but did you know eating can also be dangerous while eating?  A new survey shows us the most dangerous foods to eat behind the wheel:

#1.)  Potato chips

#2.)  Chocolate bars

#3.)  Bottled drinks

#4.)  Canned drinks  (???)

#5.)  Coffee or tea

#6.)  Sandwiches and wraps

#7.)  Fruit

#8.)  French fries

#9.)  Candy

#10.)  Burgers

Girl Trips After Wisdom Teeth Removal - Watch more Funny Videos




MMMMMMMmmmm, So MEATY!

So how do you make a fried chicken sandwich even meatier?  Get rid of the pesky bread, duh!  KFC has announced they will now start selling an all-meat sandwich, called the “Double Down”.  It’s basically two pieces of fried chicken with some melted cheese and bacon in the middle!  Original recipe sandwiches will set you back 540 calories with 32g fat and 1380mg, while the grilled double down comes in at 460 calories, 23g fat .The sandwich will start arriving at your local KFC’s by April 12th. 

Billy Joe Shaver Trial

(From KXXV-TV) WACO - Jury selection is underway Tuesday for the aggravated assault trial of country singer and songwriter Billy Joe Shaver.

In March 2007, Shaver allegedly shot 51-year-old Billy Coker in the face, injuring his cheek, at Papa Joe's Saloon in Lorena, about 15 miles south of Waco.

The 70-year-old was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a 2nd degree felony.  

The jury in the trial is made up of eight men and four women, and was picked just minutes after 5 p.m.

Shaver, who wrote songs for Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, could get anywhere from two to 20 years, plus a $5,000 fine if found guilty.

In their jury, the prosecution and defense, who is led by Dick DeGuerin, wanted the same thing, jurors who will see Shaver as a regular guy and not celebrity, people who will not hold him to a high standard or persecute him more for his fame.

Dick DeGuerin, Shaver's attorney, has previously represented David Koresh and U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

Coker, who will testify in this case, received only minor injuries from the gun shot, and Shaver fled the scene that night of the incident.

Opening statements and testimony begins Wednesday at 8:30.

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This is pretty crazy – a new study shows junk food is just as addictive as cocaine!  Two researchers at Scripps Research Institute in Florida conducted the study using lab rats.   

--What they found is that once the rats were introduced to fatty foods, they'd continue eating junk food even if they knew it would lead to negative consequences . . . in this case, a mild electric shock.

--And when the researchers took away the junk food and replaced it with food that's better for them, the rats chose to STARVE themselves instead of eating healthier. 

--According to researchers, it's because the junk food changed the chemistry of the rats' brains by over-stimulating their dopamine receptors, similar to the way chronic cocaine use alters an addict's brain. 

You’ve heard of a bra, but what about a “bumkini”?  It’s basically a bra for your BUTT designed to lift saggy seats!  The Biniki uses a belt around the waist with adjustable support hoops which loop under the buttocks to lift them up, making them look firm. She has even created a male version called the Maniki and created variations that can be worn as thongs or under bathing costumes. The Biniki features a firm support band around the waist to establish a secure anchoring and two attached adjustable straps for lifting. It cannot be detected under most clothes and can be worn low on the hips. For more info OR to buy one, click here!

Easter Egg Hunts!

Would you put pants on your dog? How about a cummerbund, panties or even a thong!?  Someone has come up with undergarments for dogs.  The website that sells them – pantsfordogs.com – says, “They help owners control dog urination and prevent household accidents. They are perfect for travelers who want to let their dogs run worry-free in hotel rooms or in someone else’s home. Pants for Dogs products are fun and fashionable, and, in the case of the thong, even a bit sassy. But, most importantly, they are functional. Dogs can be dogs in our products. They can move — stretch, walk, run, play — yet comfortably sit and sleep in them.” What the heck!?

Is This Natalee Holloway!?

A Pennsylvania couple says they came back from an Aruba vacation last year with an underwater photo they snapped and inadvertently captured an image of a human skeleton.  They're convinced it's that of missing Alabama teen Natalee Holloway who vanished in May 2005. 

Half Off Wednesday!

It’s going to be a nice day today, and it could be a big day for the Fort Worth Zoo – it’s half price Wednesday during spring break and there’s a new exhibit! Expect big crowds bc last year more than 23,000 people came to the zoo on half price Wednesday! If you wanna avoid traffic, you can take the Safari Shuttle – at the InternationalTransportationCenter on Jones St.  It’s $3 for adults and $1.50 for kids!  More info: www.fortworthzoo.com/

It's so bad, it's good.

That's the general consensus of the 21/2-minute video that records 21 local sports, political and media notables shown singing This Kiss, the song that launched Faith Hill's career in the late '90s.

From Roger Staubach to Tony Romo, Nolan Ryan to Jerry Jones and Dirk Nowitzki to Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief, the musical compilation is a good-natured attempt by the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee to show there really are a lot of North Texans willing to do anything to pull together for the Feb. 6, 2011, Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium.

Apparently. two or three of them can even carry a tune.

"Dirk and Romo got into it the most," said Tony Fay, director of communications for the North Texas Super Bowl Host Committee.

"But they all had fun, actually, and every single participant was a good sport about it."

The video is called This Kiss, North Texas Version and, for some reason, it's tough to turn away, as the 2:38 digital counter winds down rather quickly with one familiar face after another trying to hit the right note.

"The great thing about it," Fay said, "is that the very first person to do it was Roger. And if Roger is willing to do it, who can possibly say no?"

Staubach also serves as host committee chairman.

The video was first shown prior to the recent Faith Hill concert at Bass Hall, emceed by Troy Aikman and Joe Buck. That show kicked off the Super Bowl XLV concert series.

The video project was filmed at various locations, in order that the "talent" didn't need to travel.

"It took us a couple of weeks to do," Fay said. "Nobody was asked to sing the whole song from start to finish, just different portions of the song."

Faith Hill referenced the video in a positive way as she got ready to sing This Kiss during the Bass Hall concert. Hill's publicity people also expressed strong approval to the host committee as well, according to Fay.

Mayors to media to jocks both past and present... no one invited to sing on camera turned down the host committee's offer, according to Fay.

"This again goes to show just how everybody in the region wants this Super Bowl to be a success," Fay said. "We got to talking later, if you make a list of the top seven or eight sports personalities in the history of this region... probably five of 'em are in the video."

Planning an Oscar Party?  Try out some of these recipes:

OSCAR PARTY MENU IDEAS

Avatar + Blueberry-Pear Tart = Avatart (bonus: the tart will be blue)

The Blind Side + 5 Best Barbecue Side Dishes = The Blind Side Dish Extravaganza (note: don't forget the barbecue)

District 9 + Trick or Treat Ice Cream Sandwiches = Districk or Treat Ice Cream Sandwiches

An Education + Deviled Eggs = An Eggducation

The Hurt Locker + Herbed Stuffed Tomatoes = The Herbed Locker Stuffed with Tomatoes

Inglorious Basterds + Grilled Chicken with Chili Beer Baste = Inglorious Basted Chicken

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire + this adorable School-of-Fish Cake = Precious School-of-Fish Cake, Based on Marine Life

A Serious Man + Spicy Cheesy Pepper Steak = A Seriously Spicy Cheesy Pepper Steak, Man.

Up + 24 Cupcake Recipes = cUPcakes

Up in the Air + Lemon-Tossed Linguine = Up in the Air-tossed Linguine

WORLD'S STRANGEST SOCIAL NETWORKS (Source: NetworkWorld.com)

StachePassions.com: StachePassions.com is a social networking site for those fond of mustaches. You can browse Mustache Groups to find members by their preferred 'stache style, including the Dali, Walrus and Pencil, or by their experience level: newbie, expert or Stache Groupie. Also featured on the site: "Stache chat," message boards and e-mail. Gilette is definitely not a sponsor.

VampireFreaks.com: Think "MySpace for hemo-gobblers." This site boasts a surprising 2.2 million members and targets those with a fascination (or is it obsession?) for all things gothic. Users create profiles and can peruse info on top Metal bands (Slipknot, Cradle of Filth, Dealthloff), "rate" other users, join "cults" (i.e. interest groups such as "Emo Hair," "Twilight" and "Marilyn Manson") and participate in chat rooms.

ZiiTrend.com: Calling all clairvoyants! Zii Trend is a social prediction community in which users predict future events and trends. The site is based on the theory that aggregation of information in groups results in decisions that are often better than those that could have been made by any single member of the group. Here, users weigh in on such questions as "When will Madonna announce retirement?" and "Will there be a World War III before 2050?"

Eons.com: As the name suggests, Eons is a social networking site for, well, folks "in their prime," or more specifically, Boomers. Much like Facebook, users build a profile, join groups, share photos and videos and play games "to keep your mind sharp." One feature on Eons that you probably won't find on Facebook: a "longevity calculator" that determines your life expectancy and offers personalized advice for "living longer and healthier."

LineForHeaven.com: If you're looking to get in good with The Big Guy Upstairs, consider Line for Heaven. Here, you earn karma points by "blessing" people, which helps to save your soul and reserve a place in heaven (spots are awarded on Judgment Day, every Sunday).

IntellectConnect.com: If you're spending sleepless nights debating the Pythagorean theorem or calculating the molecular makeup of your sofa, connect with other likeminded brainiacs at Intellect Connect where you can "embrace your inner geek and someone else's, too."

Divorce360.com: Do all your exes live in Texas? Divorce360.com may be the place for you. In fact, once the honeymoon phase is over, here's a site that half of married Americans may find useful. The site offers advice for people contemplating, going through and recovering from divorce, and provides tools such as checklists to determine if your marriage is headed south and calculators to determine how much debt you'll be in (and how to recover from it).

RedKaraoke.com: Think "Online Idol": At Red Karaoke you can connect with others who just can't get enough of belting out "Journey" ballads at the bar. Red Karaoke says their site strives to "provide users with the necessary tools and contents to develop their hobby and have fun with it, as well as open a new possibility for promotion for professional singers." Just keep the mute button handy.

Ncludr.com: Welcome to the social network where everyone is your friend! Ncludr, a tongue-in-cheek site, boldly states that, "You'll never be rejected. Everyone will love you. You're thin and fabulous." To complete your profile (or rather, Ncludr uses their "patented, synchronized, algoarithmic Personal Profile Generator") simply answer three questions, including: "If two apples fall from the window of a six story building, with a wind speed of 10 MPH in the middle of winter, and one of the apples has a bite out of it, which of the apples will fall first?"

Looking for a Job!?

If you’re interested in becoming a state trooper, the Texas Department of Public Safety says they need you! They are down about 400 troopers because so many current troops are retiring.  They are offering a fast-track 8-week school instead of the usual 6-month training.  If you want to apply go to www.joindps.com

The Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC) is offering to spay and neuter pets at the discounted price of 45 dollars now thru Sunday.  Today they will be in Denton at 713 Sunset Street tomorrow in Fort Worth 24-21 Westport Parkway, Suite 400. Advance reservations are required, and surgeries will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.  To make a reservation, call 972-671-0429 or visit www.dfwspayday.org.

Complimentary Scale

How would you like your scale to tell you that you’re lookin’ good?  A new scale by Voluptuart doesn’t have numbers, instead it has words like "hot," "ravishing," and "cute" that are meant to make you feel good about yourself. CLICK HERE for more details on the scale.

Face Blind????

If you can't remember someone's name -- you may be "face blind." One to two percent of the population suffers from this condition, called prosopagnosia, which adds an extra awkwardness to social situations but does not affect intelligence or general memory. New research suggests that we may have evolved the ability to say "hey, I've seen you before" separately from how well we remember names, telephone numbers and other things that do not come equipped with eyes and mouth. Jeremy Wilmer, a psychologist at WellesleyCollege in Mass., challenged 578 women to memorize photographs of several faces and to then pick the same faces out of increasingly difficult lineups. Some could point to the correct face in a crowd of strangers nearly a hundred percent of the time; others did no better than chance. In either case, though, the ability to spot a familiar face did not strongly predict how well they could memorize and recognize abstract pictures or words.

WHAT YOUR BUTT SAYS ABOUT YOU

• If you have a "Pancake Butt" (flat tush) then chances are you are impatient, witty, creative, clever, resourceful, yet strive for the easy way out of things instead of having to work for them.
• If you have a "Bean Bag Butt" it can mean an individual may be careless, irresponsible, unorganized, yet generous and giving.
• If you have a "Steel Butt" you will be persistent, aggressive and very possessive.
• If you have a "Golf Butt" you may be pessimistic, conservative, shy, calm (and perhaps a sex addict?).
• If you have a "Heart Butt" you will be devoted, compassionate, indecisive, idealistic and rebellious.
• If you have a "Granny Butt" you will be intuitive, nurturing, frugal, cautious, moody, self-pitying, jealous, and very practical.

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Facebook Trends

The latest trend to hit the web is Doppleganger Week on Facebook. In order to celebrate Doppelganger Week, Facebook users are switching their profile pictures to famous people they have been told they resemble.  Who are you going to switch to?

Newly Crowned Miss America

The Miss America pageant was Saturday night. And Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron, took home the crown.  The 22-year-old broadcast journalism student outlasted 52 other competitors to clinch the Miss America title and a 50-thousand-dollar scholarship at the long standing pageant, now in its 89th year.

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Punxsutawney Phil Goes High Tech!

Punxsutawney Phil will text his weather prediction this year. Mickey Rowley, Pennsylvania's deputy tourism secretary, says he realizes that not everyone can come to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day, so this is a good way to get the word out. Those who want to find out whether the famous groundhog predicts an early spring or six more weeks of winter can text "groundhog" to 247365. They will get a text message with the prediction on February 2.

New Girl Scout Cookie on the Market

Joining the ranks of Thin Mints and Tagalongs is the latest Girl Scout Cookie, the Thank U Berry Munch, which debuted this week. It's chock full of dried cranberries and creamy white fudge chips.
 

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Fallen Arlington Officer

Flags are flying at half-staff in Arlington today, after a motorcycle officer was killed in an accident with a school bus yesterday morning. 34-year-old officer Craig Story leaves behind a wife and a two-year-old son. The seven-year-veteran was a multi-decorated officer, who was also a member of the S.W.A.T. Team. The non-profit organization "Guns and Hoses" is accepting donations for the family of Officer Story. Their website is www.gunsandhosesnorthtx.org.

Special In-Studio Guest:

Tammy from the Humane Society of North Texas brought in an adorable Jack Russel Terrier named Rascal.  He is such a cutie and so sweet.  He is a wire hair, and I had a lot of fun giving him a mohawk -- which he didn't mind!  Click Here to check him out!

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Strange Punishment

A local teacher is making national news for showing a student a knife and joking that he would castrate him if the boy didn't behave. A report suggests Fort Worth's Wedgwood Middle School teacher and coach Eugene Jennings was fired for acting "in an inappropriate manner and violated board policies" including those that forbid employees from bringing any weapon, including knives, onto district property. The report also quotes another teacher who acknowledges he was taken aback, but who also says it was clear Jennings was teasing. Jennings worked for the school district for 20 years and plans to appeal his dismissal. The report was just released following an official Texas Public Information Act request from the "Star-Telegram."

No More Cougar Cruise

Carnival Cruise Lines has decided that they will no longer be sailing with a boatload of ''cougars''. The company has turned down the request from a singles travel agency to book another cruise with the ''cougar'' theme, which refers to older women dating younger men. Carnival Cruise Lines told reporters that there were no problems with their last cruise. They say it is simply a business deal and there just wasn't enough room for ''cougar'' themed groups. Analysts say the decision is meant to protect Carnival's focus on Family Fun.

Lady Beer

A recent survey of 2,000 men in the U.K. found that, when out on a date, guys are more attracted to women who order a beer in lieu of "girlier" drinks. It should be noted that the research comes from the BitterSweet Partnership, a British organization started by the U.K. arm of Molson Coors to "[discover] different types of beer and its role in women's lives." According to the study, only one in 10 women typically orders a beer on a date. The dainty types surveyed reasoned that ordering beer would make them appear "masculine and unattractive."

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Drilling isn’t releasing harmful levels of pollutants, state says:

Natural gas drilling in Fort Worth does not raise health issues. After preliminary tests found no pollutants from natural gas drilling, state environmentalists say the air in Ft Worth is safe. Many residents in the Barnet Shale area had expressed concerns about hazardous chemicals in the air, now officials will continue to monitor the area.

Two women enter plea

A 19-year-old Keller woman and a 21-year-old Fort Worth man pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to a 2007 wreck that killed a woman and seriously injured her husband. Amanda Sykes and Cody Smith were racing on a highway when the accident happened. In exchange for their guilty pleas, they will serve 10 years probation, and if completed – they won’t have any felony convictions on their record.

But if they violate the terms of probation, they could be sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for the second-degree felonies.

Silver Alert

Grand Prairie Police need your help in finding a missing man. John Edward Hogue, 81, was last seen at 6 p.m. Monday. Hogue is an Alzheimer's patient and also suffers from diabetes. He is a white male with green eyes and balding hair. He may be in a red 2006 Honda CRV with Texas license plate 728-PWJ.

If you have information about John Hogue, pelase contact police. 
 

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Woman Slapped For Wearing Cowboys Jersey

Showing Tony Romo some love could be dangerous if you’re a fan in Eagles country.

Just ask Bethlehem, Pa.’s Jamie Wert, who allegedly received a slap to the face simply for walking down the street wearing her beloved Cowboys sweatshirt on the eve of the bitter rivals' Wild Card showdown.

The Eagles/Cowboys rivalry full of DeSean tweets, Spadaro spits and convincing Cowboys beat downs sprawled out beyond the field Friday night when two guys wearing Eagles green (one in a McNabb jersey the other wore Brian Westbrook's No. 36) allegedly attacked the woman near her Goepp Street home.

It all went down around 9:30 Friday night when Wert, wearing her Romo hoodie proud, heard someone yell, “Hey Romo," she said.

She turned around to receive the rude welcoming of five fingers to the face. The slap earned her a small cut on Wert’s face.

''I really freaked out because I could feel the blood running down my cheek,'' Wert told the Morning Call.

But, for the most part the 27-year-old victim was physically OK.

She kicked one of the guys before the men got away. Wert didn't get a good look at the attackers so no descriptions (outside of the Eagles jerseys) were available.

Wert, who is from Pennsylvania but still roots for the Boys, was shocked by the entire incident and her fiancée was disgusted by not only the slap but with Birds fans in general, he told NBC Philadelphia.

"Eagles fans really take it too hard -- it was wrong what they did to her," said Dave Fry.

The couple let a sign out front know that level of disgust -- “kill the Birds, cut their wings off.”

Looks like the Cowboys already took care of that one by shelling the Birds right out of the postseason. (NBC Philadelphia)