tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707891905249962702024-03-21T20:50:59.465-05:00Chris Collins BlogChris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comBlogger4198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-85889747414420674552011-03-03T08:42:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:42:56.770-06:00Julianne Hough To Receive CinemaCon Award<strong><em>Julianne Hough is making an impression with her film work. The singer, dancer, and actress has been tapped to receive the CinemaCon Rising Star of 2011 Award from the National Association of Theater Owners. Hough made her big screen debut in a supporting role in the film "Burlesque," which hit theaters last fall. She's starring as Ariel in the remake of the 1980s film "Footloose," which is slated to open in theaters in October. A CinemaCon rep says Julianne has a promising film career ahead of her, which is why she was chosen for the honor. Hough will receive her prize at the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Award ceremony, which will cap off the 2011 CinemaCon. The four-day event will take place in Las Vegas from March 28th through the 31st.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-25564107295300310252011-03-03T08:27:00.000-06:002011-03-03T08:42:25.832-06:00Justin Moore Happy On Miranda Lambert's Tour<strong><em>Justin Moore says adjusting to life on Miranda Lambert's "The Revolution Continues" tour hasn't been all that difficult. The singer explains that he got to know Miranda and her crew last year, when they were both openers on Brad Paisley's tour, so he's traveling with a familiar crowd. He says the two touring experiences are similar but there's one key change he really likes, and that's his place in the lineup. Moore adds that he's optimistic about the Lambert tour. He says they launched the trek last week with three sold out shows, which he finds very encouraging. The next stop on "The Revolution Continues" tour, which also features Josh Kelley, will be in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 24th.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-9943997815263807552011-03-03T08:25:00.000-06:002011-03-03T08:26:25.571-06:00Sugarland Launch 2011 Incredible Machine Tour<em><strong>Sugarland is back on the road. The duo is launching the 2011 edition of their their "Incredible Machine" tour with an appearance tonight at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The extensive trek continues throughout the spring and summer. As it stands Sugarland will wrap up the tour with a show in Essex Junction, Vermont on September 4th, but more dates could be added. The tour includes stops at the Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; the WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; and the inaugural Rapids Jam in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Sugarland's openers will include Little Big Town, Casey James, Sara Bareilles, and Matt Nathanson. <br /><br />Sugarland's "Incredible Machine" Tour Dates Close to Home:<br /><br />March 18 - Bloomington, Illinois, at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum<br />March 19 - Sioux City, Iowa, at the Tyson Events Center<br />May 6 - Chicago, Illinois, at the Allstate Arena<br />May 7 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the Target Center<br />July 10 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at Summerfest<br />August 14 - Des Moines, Iowa, at the Iowa State Fair </strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-64101678084758566322011-03-03T08:24:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:24:33.215-06:00ACM Entertainer Of The Year Nominees To Perform At Event<strong><em>All six Entertainer of the Year nominees are on board for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards. Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, and Keith Urban are the first confirmed performers for next month's event. Their performances will also give them one more chance to impress fans, who will be choosing the winner in an online vote. Balloting begins March 11th at <a href="www.VoteACM.com">www.VoteACM.com</a>, and voting will remain open through the first two hours of the television broadcast. Entertainer of the Year is one of two categories being determined by the fans. The public is also choosing the ACM's Top New Artist. Eric Church and The Band Perry are the nominees. However, voting in that category closes at the start of the ACM Awards ceremony. The 46th annual ACM Awards will air on CBS on April 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-37387952754848523992011-03-03T08:23:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:23:35.294-06:00James Otto Without A Label<em><strong>James Otto is looking for a new musical home. The singer has announced via Twitter that he's no longer with Warner Bros. Records, saying in a tweet that they have, quote, "mutually agreed it's time to part ways." He also included a link to a longer message in which he praises the company and expresses his appreciation for his time with the label. Otto said he was now focused on other things, including a USO Tour to Iraq and Kuwait and, quote, "some new opportunities with my songwriting career," but promised he'd still be performing live. James added, quote, "And since becoming a new Dad, I hope to catch my breath by spending time with my wife Amy and 6 month old daughter, Ava, who is about to crawl any second! I don't want to miss it!" He offered more assurances in a later tweet, saying, quote, "No worries Ottomaniacs this is not the last you've seen/heard from me. Just a new chapter. Thsnks for all the support & well wishes."<br /><br />Otto signed with Warner Brothers in 2007. He released two albums with the label -- 2008's "Sunset Man" and 2010's "Shake What God Gave Ya."</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-83021541725328015332011-03-03T08:22:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:22:54.817-06:00Lady A Playing KFC Meeting Today<strong><em>Lady Antebellum will be in San Diego today to perform at Kentucky Fried Chicken's Association of KFC Franchisees meeting. But the trio hasn't said publicly whether or not they plan to take a stand in defense of chickens and address the issue of animal cruelty with those in attendance. Lady A's corporate gig became a potential political platform when The Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde sent the group a letter urging them to speak out against the way the fast food giant treats their living chickens. In the request, sent through PETA, Hynde includes some graphic descriptions to emphasize the severity of the situation, and asks the band to, quote, "use your unique position to appeal to the company. With your influential public platform, KFC might not so easily turn a deaf ear to you."</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-23634903350515669742011-03-03T08:21:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:21:50.165-06:00Woman Survives 40 Mile Ride On Hood Of Minivan<strong><em>(Manteca, CA) -- A California woman is lucky to be alive after a 40-mile ride on a minivan's hood. Police in Manteca say the woman was having an argument with her husband when she tried to stop him from leaving by jumping on the hood. It didn't work as Christopher Carroll stepped on the gas, got on Interstate 205 and drove as fast as 100-miles-an-hour. Carroll finally pulled over and was promptly arrested for attempted murder. The woman was treated for hypothermia.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-16270572079070803712011-03-03T08:20:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:20:33.623-06:00Duck Breaks Into Conference Room<strong><em>An engineering firm in Florida had an unexpected visitor crash into their conference room this week. News-Press.com says a duck flew through a window at the Fort Myers business on Tuesday morning. Todd Griffith says he was working at a computer when all of a sudden he was joined by the duck. He remarks, quote, "I heard a loud boom, and I looked to my left and there was a duck sitting next to me. It looked at me like what are you doing here." The duck suffered a minor cut to its wing, but was returned safely to its regular habitat after being corralled by a few employees.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-54464674626291286042011-03-03T08:19:00.000-06:002011-03-03T08:20:03.731-06:00Naked Burglar Found In School Ceiling<strong><em>Police in Covington, Georgia found a naked intruder hiding inside a local middle school last weekend. WSBTV.com says police responded to Cousins Middle School early last Saturday morning after the building's alarm went off. Authorities arrived to find several plastic crates stacked on top of each other leading to the roof. A search dog eventually led officers to a classroom ceiling where they found a naked Ronald Stevens hiding. Stevens was taken to the hospital for minor injuries before being placed in jail.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-69440976810733693732011-03-03T08:18:00.002-06:002011-03-03T08:19:21.957-06:00Snoop Dogg To Roast Donald Trump<strong><em>Snoop Dogg is one of the many famous faces slated to take shots at real estate mogul Donald Trump next week. Comedy Central has announced that Snoop will be among the roasters at the "Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump." Other celebrities set to take part include Larry King, Lisa Lampanelli, Jeffrey Ross, Marlee Matlin, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino. The "Roast of Donald Trump" will be taped on Wednesday, March 9th at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. The ceremony will then air on Comedy Central on Tuesday, March 15th at 10:30 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-14291527408737964732011-03-03T08:17:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:17:51.633-06:00Judge Postpones Murray Trial To May 9th<em><strong>The man accused in the death of Michael Jackson will have to wait a little longer for his manslaughter trial to get under way. L.A. Superior Court Judge Michael E. Pastor has decided to move opening statements in Conrad Murray's trial from April 5th to May 9th. Pastor says the ongoing exchange of information between the prosecution and Murray's defense team led to the delay. Despite the change in schedule, several hundred prospective jurors will still be completing questionnaires on March 24th.<br /><br />Conrad Murray was Michael Jackson's doctor when the pop icon died from cardiac arrest on June 25th, 2009. Lethal levels of propofol were eventually found in Jackson's system. Murray has admitted to providing the drug, but denies being responsible for the singer's death. He has since pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge.</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-56132042425965702822011-03-03T08:16:00.001-06:002011-03-03T08:16:44.999-06:00Salahis, Lohan Sign On For "Celebrity Rehab"<em><strong>Bravo stars Michaele and Tareq Salahi are headed back to reality TV. The couple that gained notoriety for their dubious invitation to a 2009 White House dinner, has signed on to appear on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab." There's no word on what addiction the controversial Washington DC couple will get treatment for on the show. It was just last year that the couple made waves on "The Real Housewives of Washington DC." This season of "Celebrity Rehab" will also include former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden, Lindsay Lohan's dad Michael Lohan, and actress Bai Ling. Once again, Dr. Drew Pinsky will oversee the participants' progress on the series.<br /><br />This season's cast members join a list of "Celebrity Rehab" alumni that includes actor Eric Roberts, basketball player Dennis Rodman, and former Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler.</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-91838941907034015422011-03-02T10:40:00.002-06:002011-03-02T10:41:05.607-06:00Brooks & Dunn Hit Covered For New Jennifer Hudson CD<strong><em>Brooks & Dunn's hit "Believe" is getting a makeover. Jennifer Hudson is planning to include her version of the 2005 top ten hit on her upcoming album "I Remember Me." The Oscar-winning singer and actress revealed her plans to "Entertainment Weekly" on the red carpet at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony. She said she fell in love with the song after singing it at the country duo's farewell concert last year, and it's possibly her favorite track on the album. Hudson adds that the Ronnie Dunn-Craig Wiseman track makes her album, quote, "feel complete." Jennifer explained that "I Remember Me" will address everything she's gone through in recent years, which ranges from her 2007 Oscar win for "Dreamgirls" to the murder of her mother, brother, and young nephew in 2008. The album is due in stores on March 22nd.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-32705730294009047442011-03-02T10:40:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:40:33.563-06:00Keith Urban Happy More Country Stars Are Going International<em><strong>Keith Urban is glad to see more American country stars take their music overseas. He says he's proof that there are country music fans all across the globe. Keith adds that such stars as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson have a strong international following, and he suspects there are more Don Williams fans in other countries than in the U.S.<br /><br />In recent years country artists have been traveling beyond the North American border to perform. Taylor Swift toured internationally behind her CDs "Fearless," and she's taking her trek this year to 19 different countries. Last year Lady Antebellum performed in the UK for the first time. In 2009 Toby Keith and Sugarland made their European debuts, and Alan Jackson gave his first-ever performances in Scandinavia. Since 2008 Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw, and Jack Ingram have all made their first treks to Australia. Alan Jackson is scheduled to launch his inaugural tour "down under" with a show in Melbourne this Friday.</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-20419962013973740492011-03-02T10:37:00.000-06:002011-03-02T10:38:40.293-06:00Zac Brown Band Planning A Music And Food Fest<strong><em>Zac Brown Band's Zac Brown is combining his performing, music executive, and culinary skills in a new way. The group will host the inaugural Southern Ground Music and Food Festival this spring. The event will provide a showcase for Brown's group and other artists on his Southern Ground Artists label. Zac Brown Band will cap off the entertainment on the first two nights, and they've tapped Amos Lee to bring the festival to a close. The lineup also features Sonia Leigh, Nic Cowan, The Wood Brothers, Secret Sisters and others. Meanwhile, the "food" portion of the festival will give concertgoers a chance to sample recipes crafted by Brown and the band's chef, Rusty Hamlin. Many dishes will be enhanced by Brown's own seasonings -- the Southern Ground Grub GA Clay Spice Rub and Zac's Brown Sauce. Zac Brown Band's Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will take place at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina from April 8th through the 10th.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-87457234462295152612011-03-02T10:35:00.000-06:002011-03-02T10:36:01.220-06:00Brad Paisley Announces Next Round Of "H2O Tour" Dates<em><strong>Brad Paisley is getting ready to hit the road -- again. The country star will be launching his "H2O II World Tour" this spring. The format for the shows will be similar to Brad's 2010 "H2O Tour," and will include the Water World Plaza. The area boasts a variety of aquatic activities for concertgoers to enjoy, along with its own stage featuring sets from Sunny Sweeney, Brent Anderson, and Edens Edge. Jerrod Niemann, who just wrapped up a run with Paisley on the "H2O Frozen Over Tour," is returning as a main stage opener, while Blake Shelton is also on board. The four-month, 33-date trek also includes eight dates through Europe. Brad will kick off the "H2O II World Tour" at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on May 28th. Darius Rucker will also perform at that show.<br /><br />Paisley just wrapped up his winter "H2O Frozen Over" trek over the weekend. He closed out the tour performing before a crowd of more than 13-thousand-500 fans in Nashville, and surprised the audience with guest appearances from Sheryl Crow and Desert Rose Band guitarist John Jorgenson.<br /><br />Brad Paisley's "H2O II World Tour" Dates<br /><br />May 28 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at Heinz Field - also featuring Darius Rucker<br />June 3 - Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre<br />June 4 - Hartford, Connecticut, at the Comcast Theater<br />June 11 - Cleveland, Ohio, at Progressive Field<br />June 16 - Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Riverbend Music Center<br />June 17 - St. Louis, Missouri, at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre<br />June 18 - Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Verizon Wireless Music Center<br />June 24 - North Platte, Nebraska, at the Wild West Arena-Nebraskaland Days - Brad Paisley, Blake, Shelton, and Jerrod Niemann only<br />June 25 - Manhattan, Kansas, at Tuttle Creek State Park - Brad Paisley, Blake, Shelton, and Jerrod Niemann only<br />July 2 - Provo, Utah, at Lavell Edwards Stadium - Brad Paisley Only<br />July 9 - Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival - Brad Paisley, Blake, Shelton, and Jerrod Niemann only<br />July 15 - Holmdel, New Jersey, at the PNC Band Center<br />July 16 - Boston, Massachusetts, at the Comcast Center<br />July 17 - Scarborough, Maine, at Scarborough Downs<br />July 22 - Scranton, Pennsylvania, at the Toyota Pavilion<br />July 23 - Darien Lakes, New York, at the Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center<br />July 30 - Frisco, Texas, at Pizza Hut Park<br />August 4 - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the WE Fest - Brad Paisley, Blake, Shelton, and Jerrod Niemann only<br />August 6 - Chicago, Illinois, at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre<br />August 7 - Columbus, Ohio, at Columbus Crew Stadium<br />August 17 - London, England, at the O2 Arena - Brad Paisley only<br />August 19 - Dublin, Ireland, at the Olympia Theatre - Brad Paisley only<br />August 20 - Chelmsford, England, at the V Fest - Brad Paisley only<br />August 21 - Staffordshire, England, at the V Fest - Brad Paisley only<br />August 24 - Stockholm, Sweden, at the Cirkus - Brad Paisley only<br />August 26 - Oslo, Norway, at the Spektrum - Brad Paisley only<br />August 27 - Goteburg, Sweden, at the Lisebergshallen - Brad Paisley only<br />August 28 - Copenhagen, Denmark, at the Forum - Brad Paisley only<br />September 9 - Tampa, Florida, at the 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre<br />September 10 - West Palm Beach, Florida, at the Cruzan Amphitheatre<br />September 23 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Susquehanna Bank Center<br />September 24 - Washington, DC, at Jiffy Lube Live<br />September 25 - Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-17537853436392896772011-03-02T10:34:00.000-06:002011-03-02T10:35:18.334-06:00Lady Antebellum Supporting The More Birthdays Campaign To Fight Cancer<strong><em>Lady Antebellum has joined the roster of stars who are supporting the American Cancer Society's More Birthdays campaign. The trio has recorded their version of the traditional song -- complete with guitar accompaniment and three-part harmony. Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Big Kenny, and LoCash Cowboys have also contributed a birthday song to the campaign, along with a variety of pop, rock, R&B, and jazz artists. Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, and Train are involved, along with Devo, Usher, Jordin Sparks, Dave Koz, and many others. To hear all their birthday songs, visit <a href="www.morebirthdays.com">morebirthdays.com</a>.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-71958176724898645422011-03-02T10:32:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:32:57.189-06:00Reba Appreciates Hall Of Fame Honor, Support Following Dad's Stroke<strong><em>Reba McEntire is expressing her gratitude for the kindness her friends and fans have shown her in the wake of her father's stroke. The singer says in an audio message on her website that he isn't doing well, but she has reasons to remain hopeful. Clark McEntire suffered a stroke several days ago -- before Reba learned she was being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. However, the singer says she was able to share the news with him before his condition deteriorated and he slipped into a coma. Reba adds that while her attention is focused on her family right now, it doesn't detract from how much it means to her to receive such a special honor from the country music community.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-84748790286572773752011-03-02T10:14:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:32:12.883-06:00Reba, Bobby Braddock, Jean Shepard Become Country Music Hall Of Famers<em><strong>Reba McEntire, Bobby Braddock, and Jean Shepard are headed to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Singer Kix Brooks helped the Country Music Association make the announcement at an event in Nashville Tuesday morning. With his induction, Braddock also becomes the first inductee into the Country Music Hall's new Songwriter category. In acknowledging his induction, Braddock admitted the honor was taking him by surprise. Braddock has written numerous hits for a variety of artists, including Billy Currington's chart-topper "People Are Crazy," Tracy Lawrence's number one hit "Time Marches On," and George Jones' signature song, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," which earned him the CMA Song of the Year award. Shepard is being added to the Hall in the Veterans Era Artist, and is being honored as a trailblazer for women in country music. McEntire is being added as a Modern Era Artist. Over the course of her lengthy and successful career Reba has made a name for herself not only in music but as an actress -- in movies, on TV, and on Broadway. Musically Reba is the biggest female hitmaker in country music, with 35 chart-topping hits, 59 Top Ten singles, and more than 55-million albums sold. McEntire, Shepard, and Braddock will officially become members of the Country Music Hall of Fame at the annual Medallion Ceremony, which will be held in Nashville later this year.<br /><br />In announcing Reba as an inductee Brooks made note that it was a bittersweet occasion for her. She didn't attend the event because she was at the bedside of her father, who suffered a stroke a few days ago and is now in a coma. However, Brooks read a statement from Reba, who said she was able to share her good news with her dad before his condition took a downward turn.</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-27324607058005613542011-03-02T10:11:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:11:26.301-06:00Man Faces DUI Charge In Golf Cart<strong><em>(Brooksville, FL) -- Drunk driving is one thing but a Florida man is facing DUI charges while behind the wheel of a golf cart. Deputies in Hernando County Eric Perez was stopped by deputies over the weekend while driving the wrong way down State Road 50 in Brooksville. They say he confessed to drinking a lot during the day and told them he would have a tough time taking a sobriety test. Authorities agree with his assessment and say his blood-alcohol content was more than three-times the legal limit.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-87784693920855454952011-03-02T10:10:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:10:30.584-06:00WOMEN WOULD HAVE SEX DAILY, GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR SLIM FIGURE<em><strong>So just what would you do to shed a few pounds and keep them off forever? A new SlimFast survey shows some women would go to extreme lengths to have a sleek physique. Nearly 60-percent say they would have sex every day if that meant they wouldn't ever gain weight again. Other women would sacrifice things they love in exchange for a lean frame. If it meant they'd never gain another pound, 45-percent are willing to give up alcohol, 35-percent would stop drinking coffee, and 29-percent would eliminate chocolate from their diet. But the majority of respondents draw the line at people, as only five-percent would cut ties with their best friend to have a slim figure for life.<br /><br />Swimsuit season is the biggest weight loss motivator, with 40-percent saying the thought of slipping into skimpy beachwear prompts them to shed pounds. A third of those polled try to remain faithful to their New Year's resolutions to lose weight. A quarter will work hard to trim down if they have a wedding to attend, and 20-percent are driven by the desire to look good at their high school reunion.</strong></em>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-78065771013443350652011-03-02T10:09:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:09:46.384-06:00Passengers Smoke Pot During Traffic Stop<strong><em>Two Vermont residents had to learn the hard way that it's not a good idea to smoke marijuana during a traffic stop. The "Burlington Free Press" is reporting that Scott Patterson was stopped by Vermont State Troopers early last Sunday morning after he was allegedly seen driving erratically. Patterson reportedly had a blood-alcohol-content of point-one-eight-seven, and was arrested on DUI charges. Police placed the 30-year-old in a squad car, but returned to his vehicle to find passengers Kris Richards and Jason Beyer smoking pot inside. Richards subsequently admitted that it was a "dumb idea" to light up with the cops around. Beyer and Patterson are both due in court later this month.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-23919340853331157022011-03-02T10:07:00.003-06:002011-03-02T10:07:48.839-06:00Driver Passes Out After Getting Tongue Pierced, Hits House<strong><em>An Illinois man may want to make sure he has a designated driver the next time he decides to get a piercing. The "Quincy Herald-Whig" says Jared Drew Hill was driving Monday evening when he passed out and drove into a house. The 27-year-old reportedly struck a traffic sign and then continued on before crashing into the home. Hill suffered minor injuries, while the person inside the house was not hurt. Hill told police that he had just gotten his tongue pierced at the Quincy Mall, adding that the last thing he remembers is driving down the road. He was ticketed for improper driving and is due back in court on April 6th.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-68020786303263863242011-03-02T10:07:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:07:16.522-06:00Naked Man Yells About Chicago's Jay Cutler<strong><em>The toughness of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was recently called into question by an Illinois man desperate for attention. The "Chicago Tribune" is reporting that Kane County police spotted a naked Big Rock resident standing in a restaurant parking lot on February 19th yelling obscenities and threats. Police say the 40-year-old also referenced Cutler's knee injury in the NFC Championship game by yelling, quote, "Do you think Jay Cutler gave up?" The man was arrested after a brief struggle with the authorities and charged with aggravated battery. Following his arrest, he reportedly told police that he was making a scene because no one ever listens to him and he wanted to get "everyone's attention."</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170789190524996270.post-80573134790534647662011-03-02T10:06:00.001-06:002011-03-02T10:06:16.998-06:00Pizza Shop Owner Puts Mice In Rival Restaurants<strong><em>The owner of a pizza restaurant in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania was arrested on Monday for trying to sabotage two rival businesses. Nickolas Galiatsatos was in court Tuesday morning where he was arraigned on several misdemeanor charges for allegedly releasing mice in two local restaurants. According to the "Daily Times," the 47-year-old told police he believed the other restaurant owners started the mice problem at his business so he wanted to get even. Galiatsatos has been released from police custody on ten-thousand-dollars unsecured bail. He has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation within the next ten days and surrender any weapons in his possession.</em></strong>Chris Collins Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02884425859052037943noreply@blogger.com