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Bachelor Jake Pavelka Takes RV Rental Firm for a Joyride
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:53:42 -0400 EDT
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches was featured on Monday night’s episode of ABC’s “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love.” Nine gorgeous women, all competing for the love and affection of Bachelor Jake Pavelka piled into the waiting RVs for [...]

Country Music Recording Artist Cledus T. Judd Catches Tiger Woods ‘by the Tail’ in New Parody Song
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:54:54 -0400 EDT
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The comedic assault on Tiger Woods continues with the Cledus T. Judd release of a parody of the classic country song “Tiger by the Tail,” recorded by Buck Owens in 1965. Judd’s adaptation, “Tiger by the Tail (The Tale of Tiger Woods),” [...]

Pop Artists Daniel Edwards and Xvala Team for ‘Brangelina Forever’ – Pitt and Jolie Making Love in Oklahoma
Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:50:21 -0400 EDT
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Phantom-Financial announces the December unveiling of the sculpture of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in an amorous embrace by artist Daniel Edwards, just minutes from Brad Pitt’s own birthplace in the Oklahoma City Metro area. The sculpture is part of the [...]

C. Anthony Gallery and painter Steve Kaufman present Olympic Medalist Bode Miller
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:55:33 -0400 EDT
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BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — On Saturday, December 5 from 4:45 – 5:45 p.m., come meet and greet Bode during his only U.S. races prior to the 2010 Olympics and Steve Kaufman, “the former assistant to Andy Warhol,” at the C. Anthony Gallery in Beaver Creek. [...]

Natural Harvest ‘cooking with semen’ book is nominated for Gourmand World Cookbook Award
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:57:15 -0400 EDT
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — If you have never heard of “Natural Harvest,” the only semen-based cookbook currently on the market, you are not alone. Despite international media attention, “Natural Harvest” (ISBN: 9781424314614) has managed to stay under the mainstream radar – but just barely. That [...]

9/11 Truthers: We’re not hiding, states Charlie Sheen as he calls out McCain, Hannity, Limbaugh and O’Reilly
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:03:12 -0400 EDT
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AUSTIN, Texas — Appearing on The Alex Jones Show today to discuss his video address to Barack Obama, Charlie Sheen has challenged those who have publicly attacked him for speaking out on 9/11 – particularly Meghan McCain, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly – [...]

Charlie Sheen Live on Alex Jones Show Today: Requests Meeting With Obama Over 9/11 Cover-Up
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:43:54 -0400 EDT
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AUSTIN, Texas — According to syndicated talk show host Alex Jones, actor and television star Charlie Sheen has publicly requested a meeting with President Barack Obama to urge him to reopen the official investigation into 9/11; in light of the fact that the majority of [...]

‘The Trial of George W Bush’ Debuts – Musical Satire for any MP3 Player or iPhone
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:32:18 -0400 EDT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — At last! The trial we’ve all been waiting for. “The Trial of George W Bush” is a wicked satire with music, produced, directed and written by composer/humorist Roger Rudenstein. An award-winning composer, Rudenstein announced that he created the Bush satire specifically to [...]

New Novel Shows the Value of the Visionary Artist in a Terminally Ill Society
Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:50:44 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Wade is an outlaw in the land of the free, a desperado of the great American Frontier – a post-Darwinian, post-Freudian, post-Jungian, post-Einsteinian, post-Walt Disneyan, post-beat, post-hip, post-war, post-graduate, post-perspicuous persona non grata who is reconciled to spending his remaining days [...]

New Men’s Magazine Challenges the Definition of Sex Appeal
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:30:26 -0400 EDT
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DETROIT, Mich. — Sex Appeal Magazine announces its official launch on August 1st, 2009, at a promotional event with The Official Ed Hardy Runway Show. The event will kick off at Clutch Cargos in Pontiac, Michigan, and will feature the fashion show and live entertainment. [...]

SentForever: Personal Messages Sent into Space at the Speed of Light
Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:16:08 -0400 EDT
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LONDON, U.K. — SentForever (www.sentforever.com) are letting people transmit free messages into deep space through their Web site to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landings. When transmitted, these messages travel at the speed of light which is 670 million miles per hour. After [...]

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Discuss The New World Order on The Alex Jones Show
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:24 -0400 EDT
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AUSTIN, Texas — Reality TV celebs Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag spoke to broadcaster Alex Jones on his nationally syndicated radio/TV show, “The Alex Jones Show,” about how Alex’s video documentaries had awakened them to alleged government-sponsored terrorism, microchips, and the New World Order. According [...]

Apprentice House announces publication of its latest book, ‘The Vegan Monologues’
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:32:17 -0400 EDT
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BALTIMORE, Md. — Apprentice House announces publication of its latest book, “The Vegan Monologues” (ISBN 9781934074367), which guides readers through the world of being vegan, traveling life’s path as an herbivore in a treacherous world of carnivores. Whether explaining how vegetarian guys get the girls, [...]

Beer Nutrition Czar Might Be Newest White House Position
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:10:21 -0400 EDT
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CHICAGO, Ill. — Publisher Bob Skilnik, president of Gambrinus Media, announced his candidacy today for the role of United States “Beer Nutrition Czar.” President Obama might soon be looking for another Czar who can help clarify the innumerable misconceptions about beer’s historic role as a [...]

First time ever Andy Warhol and Steve Kaufman are having a Pop Art Show in Las Vegas
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:11:56 -0400 EDT
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Centaur Art Galleries is pleased to present the art work of Andy Warhol, who passed away in 1987, and his former assistant, Steve Kaufman. The exhibition of the “Master” and his “student,” reunited at last and exhibited together, is Centaur Art [...]

Running of The Bulls in New Orleans, Year Three – Includes Big Easy Rollergirls as the Bulls
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:36:52 -0400 EDT
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NEW ORLEANS, La. — From July 6-14th the town of Pamplona, Spain becomes a daredevil’s paradise, when people gather for Sanfermines. Many may not know it by that name, but they are sure to know about its main attraction: the Running of the Bulls (encierro). [...]

Pitt-Jolie Inspire Artist ‘Xvala’ to Build Domestic Bliss in Fractured Housing Market
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:42:24 -0400 EDT
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Just a few minutes drive from Brad Pitt’s hometown, a new home currently under construction is using the inspiration of Brad Pitt and his love interest Angelina Jolie to help create its “inner curb appeal” in order to be competitive in [...]

Museum of Robots Selected as ‘Cool Products for the Home’ by BusinessWeek
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:42:35 -0400 EDT
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — New products from Museum of Robots introduced at the International Home + Housewares Show 2009 have been selected as “Cool Products for the Home” by BusinessWeek. Recognized as among the most innovative product introductions are the Recycled PET Felt Collection and [...]

Brenden Adams, 12-years Old, 7-Feet Tall, Gets Custom Clothes from MakeYourOwnJeans.com
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:43:25 -0400 EDT
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ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Any parent will tell you that finding jeans to fit a growing teenage boy is all but impossible, but for the parents of twelve year old Brenden Adams that challenge has assumed a new level of difficulty – Brenden is 7 feet [...]

Sink Your Teeth Into a Greedy Stockbroker with New Pet Chew Toy
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:10:01 -0400 EDT
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SYDNEY, Australia — Want to get even with bernie madoff? The company Greedystockbroker has launched its new pet chew toy “The Greedy Stockbroker” which has a very similar look to Gordon Gekko and Bernie Madoff. The Greedy Stock Broker, which sells for $17.95 at www.greedystockbroker.com, [...]

Medical Marijuana Author Dennis Peron Endorses Craig X Rubin for Los Angeles Mayor
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:04:47 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Dennis Peron, the senior citizen who wrote “Proposition P” back in 1991, says, “Vote for Craig Rubin.” Proposition P was the nation’s first medical marijuana legislation and has inspired national change. When it was introduced 80-percent of the voters in California’s [...]

Fox News Joins Major News Organizations Promoting Mayoral Marijuana Candidate Craig X Rubin
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:23:14 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Craig Rubin, candidate for mayor in the City of Los Angeles, is certainly happy that Michael Phelps is not going to be prosecuted, but is still organizing an international boycott against Kellogg’s. He is even happier that marijuana seems to be [...]

Cereal Killer: Pope of Pot Spoons Boycott of Kellogg’s Over Michael Phelps Firing
Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:27:36 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Millions of Americas are currently unemployed with hundreds of thousands being added to the unemployment roles monthly. Michael Phelps is obviously not unemployed, but he has been fired by Kellogg’s as their spokesman. Pastor Craig X Rubin, candidate for mayor in [...]

Obama is Powerless Over DEA Says California ‘Weeds’ Candidate Craig Rubin
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:31:59 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The pro-medical marijuana candidate said, “While the DEA is raiding local marijuana facilities against the wishes of President Barack Obama our mayor says nothing. When I am Mayor I’ll protect patients and clubs.” L.A.’s current mayor has ducked debating candidate Craig [...]

Marijuana Leads to Harder Things Says Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Rubin as He Gains in Polls
Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:31:05 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Law enforcement has said marijuana leads to hard things. Pastor Craig X Rubin, candidate for L.A.’s mayor race, agrees, “Barack Obama wrote that he smoked marijuana. The Super Bowl MVP smoked pot, the greatest Olympian of all time, the world’s highest [...]

Craig Rubin in Tabloids Closing in on Villaraigosa in L.A. Mayor Race
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:25:27 -0400 EDT
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Craig Rubin has been receiving more national coverage than other challengers to Villaraigosa in this year’s election. This week appearing in Globe Magazine, in an article with Brad Pitt. Rubin promotes more water for Los Angeles’ growth, getting the federal government out [...]

San Francisco Native Wins Her Second Guinness World Record
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:14:10 -0400 EDT
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is no stranger to setting world records. She is the current Guinness World Records’ holder for the most sumo squats in one hour. And, on Saturday, [...]

Pro-Marijuana Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Craig X Rubin Seeks Jesse Ventura Style Victory
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:21:10 -0400 EDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Major papers are saying that there is no competition for Villaraigosa’s mayoral job. Especially considering that he is sitting on a huge financial war chest. Will that fact and the fact he is planning to run for Governor while not having [...]

Expert Skin Care Author Will Attempt Second Guinness World Record in San Francisco
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:40:04 -0400 EDT
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Dr. Thienna Ho, founder of Thienna, Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is also the current Guinness World Records’ holder for the most sumo squats in one hour. On Saturday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. PST, she will [...]

Holiday Gift Book: Controversial, True Story of Man Caught in Government Psychic Experiments
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:09:36 -0400 EDT
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The ideal Christmas gift for those intrigued by governmental conspiracy, “OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies” (Cherubim Publishing, September 2008, ISBN 978-0-9816024-0-0 $18.95 294 pages), is one of the most scintillating memoirs ever to be written. A true story [...]

Jeremy Zilber’s New Children’s Book Lets Kids Know Mama Voted for Obama!
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:48:11 -0400 EDT
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MADISON, Wis. — Building on the success of “Why Mommy is a Democrat” and “Why Daddy is a Democrat,” author and political activist Jeremy Zilber announces the release of his third self-published children’s book, “Mama Voted for Obama!” (ISBN: 978-0-9786688-2-2). With its Seuss-like use of [...]

New York Gallery Keeps Michelle Obama Sculpture On Display Through Election
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:19:07 -0400 EDT
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Possibly foreshadowing next month’s presidential election results is the overwhelming show of support for the decision to keep a portrait bust of Michelle Obama on display at Manhattan’s Leo Kesting Gallery. Viewers walking into the west village gallery earlier this month [...]

Magician Dorothy Dietrich of the Houdini Museum Changes Old Magic to New
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:52:02 -0400 EDT
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SCRANTON, Pa. — Pioneer magician Dorothy Dietrich is the first woman ever to catch a bullet in her mouth. She did it in a specially designed metal cup. This was recently done by David Blaine in a special devoted to Houdini. Prior to this magicians [...]

Pope of Pot Makes Los Angeles Mayoral Bid; Promises to Smoke the Competition
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:03:52 -0400 EDT
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Controversial religious leader, and now Los Angeles Mayoral candidate, Pastor Craig X Rubin of the Family Church (formerly of Temple 420), is taking questions from the press and public in an open interview press conference as he announces his candidacy for Mayor [...]

Michelle Obama’s Sexy Mannequin Bust: First Lady Fashion Makeover
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:38:24 -0400 EDT
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — First Lady hopeful Michelle Obama receives an “Inaugural Ball” makeover for providing a makeover to the face of the U.S. The sexy, bare-shouldered style-enhancement highlights Obama’s ethnicity to create a new fashion template for the 21st Century First Lady, and is [...]

Psychic Spies on YouTube – Operation Blue Light, a Memoir
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:48:14 -0400 EDT
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It took Philip Chabot 40 years to tell his story, and it’s now available on YouTube through philipchabot.com. Chabot was an integral part of what he believes to be an American conspiracy, where the U.S. Government and the CIA allegedly took advantage [...]

Virtual World Museum of Robots Hosts Award Event for Winners of Robot Building Competition
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:44:56 -0400 EDT
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Museum of Robots (MuseumofRobots.com) in Second Life will announce the winners of its first annual “Build-a-Robot” Competition at an event on July 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. PDT. A Linden dollars prize will be awarded to 10 winners and all entrants [...]

Operation Blue Light: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies, A Memoir by Philip Chabot
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:31:37 -0400 EDT
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Finally, after several decades of secrecy, an unusual and compelling true story of deception and subterfuge is finally told. This book is an in-depth look at one man’s harrowing experience with the United States Government as a Psychic Spy. Now, 40 years [...]

Mingle with Hollywood Celebrities and Learn About the Paranormal at TAPSCON
Sun, 18 May 2008 13:01:58 -0400 EDT
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Superstars and ghosts will converge upon the city of Clearwater, FL on July 19-20, 2008, as celebrities from film and television, join paranormal enthusiasts for a weekend of fun and education. The first annual TAPSCON is being held at the Belleview Biltmore [...]

Woof! Oprah Winfrey Depicted with Late Dogs in Offbeat Puppy Memorial
Fri, 16 May 2008 18:46:11 -0400 EDT
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — An exhibit dedicated to the memory of Oprah Winfrey’s late dogs opens in Manhattan’s west village, helping to promote pet safety awareness. A life-size monument depicts “puppy versions” of Oprah’s Cocker Spaniel Sophie and Golden Labrador Gracie atop the head of [...]

Chicago to Host Oprah Sarcophagus from the Same Artist Who Created Nude Britney Spears on Bear Skin Rug
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:25:07 -0400 EDT
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CHICAGO, Ill. — With her endorsement of presidential candidate Barack Obama, Oprah is making known her views on the need for healthcare reform. But controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards is urging talk show host Oprah Winfrey to do more by taking the time on her show to reach out to the recently retired baby boomers for whom healthcare reform will come too late. Edwards is offering his latest creation to Oprah, to assist the television icon in breaking the ice with baby boomers to encourage them to prepare for their own funerals.

Controversial Sculptor Daniel Edwards Debuts Golden OPRAH
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:07:59 -0400 EDT
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CHICAGO, Ill. — On the heels of last year’s farewell tour of the King Tut exhibit starts this year’s tour of the gilded likeness of talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey. “The Oprah Burial Mask” will debut in Chicago April 24th, near Oprah’s Harpo Studios at GARDENfresh Gallery, courtesy of NYC’s Leo Kesting Gallery.

Ancient Petroglyph May be Key to Santa Claus Legend
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:41:22 -0400 EDT
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PRICE, Utah — This year, Santa can’t wait for Christmas. A small, but dedicated group of rock art preservationists in Utah – the Nine Mile Canyon Coalition and their allies – are fighting to preserve what may be the original Santa Claus. Nine Mile Canyon: Located high on the side of a sheer cliff in a rugged place in central Utah is an ancient petroglyph that dates back over 1,000 years.

Willie Nelson Calls for Impeachment of Bush
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:09:31 -0400 EDT
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AUSTIN, Texas — American icon Willie Nelson says he supports efforts to impeach President Bush and “throw the bastards out,” adding that the administration will do anything to stay in power, including staging an event to cancel the election. In his second appearance this month, Nelson told The Alex Jones Show today that he supported Dennis Kucinich’s attempt to impeach Bush.

Shaved Britney Spears Image Challenges Pop Art World
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:13:45 -0400 EDT
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NORMAN, Okla. — Last year, images of Britney Spears’ shaved head were splayed all over the media. And, in celebration of Spears, Mainsite Contemporary Art in Norman is exhibiting an appropriated image for public viewing through March 28. Los Angeles artist, known as XVALA, set out to define Spears’ spiritual, emotional and economical value.

Controversial Sculptor Daniel Edwards to Honor Barbaro
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:19:06 -0400 EDT
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — A statue of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will be unveiled at the Central Park South location where a carriage horse was tragically killed last year. The unveiling will correspond with the introduction of a proposal titled Barbaro’s Law, urging the mandatory disclosure of race-related horse injuries and fatalities. “The Barbaro Memorial” by controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards, courtesy of Manhattan’s Leo Kesting Gallery, will be unveiled April 30th.

Hannah Montana Heads Ten Best Mannered List for 2007
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:55:34 -0400 EDT
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus), who was commended for being a role model to young people, heads the list of the “Ten Best-Mannered People of 2007,” as named by the National League of Junior Cotillions, an etiquette and social training program that involves thousands of young people in the United States.

Geneticist Attempts Guinness Record for Most Squats
Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:26:26 -0400 EDT
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — On Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m., a Guinness World Records (GWR) adjudicator from the United Kingdom will attend a record-breaking attempt by Dr. Thienna Ho. Dr. Thienna is challenging the current record of 4,656 squats in one hour.

Author and Mystic to the Stars Reveals Celebrity Truths: What Would Princess Diana, JFK and Gandhi Say Now?
Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:36:28 -0400 EDT
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mystic author Athena StarHONOLULU, Hawaii — Author, Popular TV/Radio guest Athena Star (Mystic), says Princess Diana has many messages for us, marking the 10th year anniversary of her passing. Also messages from JFK, Gandhi, Elvis and More! Her new book is: “Celebrities in Spirit – Afterlife Wisdom for Mastery & Success” (ISBN: 978-1434302700).

Bridge Art Fair: Prince Harry ‘Dead’ in Iraq War Memorial
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:31:56 -0400 EDT
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Iraq War MemorialLONDON, England — A war-mutilated Prince Harry is the symbolic fallen hero in a memorial honoring those willing but unable to serve in the occupied Iraq conflict. Harry, the youthful brother to Britain’s future king, was poised to be the most celebrated soldier of the Coalition forces, but due to the “specific threats to kill or kidnap him,” he was kept home. However, Prince Harry will be remembered for his intended tour of duty in a memorial to be unveiled at the Trafalgar Hotel October 11th courtesy of Bridge Art Fair.

Golden Palace Sponsors the World Gurning Competition and it Gets Ugly
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:16:29 -0400 EDT
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World Gurning CompetitionEGREMONT, United Kingdom — The World Gurning Championships took place at the Egremont crab apple fair which is said to date back to 1267. For those of you not familiar, gurning is the art of contorting one’s face. Over 42 contestants took part in the Golden Palace world gurning competition.

Snuggling with Paris Hilton or George Clooney Just Got Easier Thanks to Quik Pod
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:28:07 -0400 EDT
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Paris Hilton and Selena Tee, taken using Quik PodTORONTO, Canada — If you’re the photographer and trying to get in the picture with your favorite celebrity, what do you do? Celebrity-seeker Selena Tee has pages on FaceBook filled with her and star photos from last week’s Toronto Film Festival. She was recently introduced to Quik Pod(TM), the world’s first handheld extendable tripod, by Fromm Works, Inc.

Get Flossed by Paris Hilton – GoldenPalace Buys Hilton’s Used Dental Floss
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:39:14 -0400 EDT
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Paris Hilton dental flossHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A piece of floss once used by Paris Hilton, smudged with pink lipstick and found in the trash outside Paris Hilton’s Hollywood home, sold Tuesday for an impressive $1,000 US to online Casino, GoldenPalace.com.

Be Like a Spider, Man! New Invention Provides User with Super Hero Abilities
Thu, 10 May 2007 00:38:24 -0400 EDT
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SlingerzzLAS VEGAS, Nev. — LUMA Entertainment has patented a device – the Slingerzz(TM) – that promises to replicate some of the coolest aspects of a certain wall-crawling, web slinging, crime fighter. Not only does it snare and retrieve objects like the hero’s webbing, but it can be shot up to a distance of 25 feet, securing itself to a chosen target.

‘Paris Hilton Autopsy’ Exhibit Educates New York City Teens – Interactive Drunk Driving PSA Promotes Safe Prom
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:09:02 -0400 EDT
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Paris Hilton AutopsyNEW YORK, N.Y. — Paris Hilton’s naked “corpse” could provide an invaluable service to students preparing for prom this season. An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking. The display also features Tinkerbell, Hilton’s forlorn pet Chihuahua with matching tiara, and debuts in the trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood where prom-goers frequently dine, courtesy of Capla Kesting Fine Art.

World’s First Spiritual Perfume Introduced – Virtue® Reminds Wearer of God
Wed, 04 Apr 2007 23:28:48 -0400 EDT
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Virtue perfumeORANGE, Calif. — The world’s first spiritual perfume – Virtue(R) – was premiered this week by IBI, a niche fragrance company in Orange, CA. Based upon an inspired Biblical formula, the perfume is designed to be a reminder of God, Christ, spiritual self and soul.

Holy Ride – GoldenPalace.com is putting The Pope Mobile from Record-Breaking Auction Back on the Block for Charity
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:21:46 -0400 EDT
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Pope Benedict XVI MobileLONDON, U.K. — The car that drew international attention and broke eBay records with over 10 million visitors to its auction page in May 2005, is now going to be put back on the auction block by GoldenPalace.com, the winners of the now famous collectible.

Winners ‘Dig for Diamonds’ in Cakes in a FOX / Whiteflash Promotion
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:36:45 -0400 EDT
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whiteflash on FOXHOUSTON, Texas — A lucky winner screamed with delight as she uncovered a dazzling three-carat ‘A Cut Above’ Princess cut diamond (The most visually balanced(TM) diamond in the world) set in a platinum Champaigne setting. 33 other winners dug through wedding cakes to find one-carat “Expert Selection” diamond rings from online boutique Whiteflash.com.

Star Jones Voted Most Annoying Celebrity of 2006 by AmIAnnoying.com
Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:16:18 -0400 EDT
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Who better to ask than You, Time Magazine’s Person of the Year? AmIAnnoying.com, the site that gives a voice to thousands of visitors daily, and millions per year, has released its sixth annual list of the Most and Least Annoying Celebrities of 2006. Throughout the year, visitors browsed and voted on over 19,500 famous celebrities and groups, sharing their opinions on who they found annoying and not annoying.

Taylor Hicks Heads Ten Best-Mannered People of 2006 List
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:02:59 -0400 EDT
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Taylor Hicks, American Idol winner who was commended for being a role model to young people, heads the list of the “Ten Best-Mannered People of 2006,” as named by the National League of Junior Cotillions, an etiquette and social training program that involves thousands of young people in the United States.

Top Ten Bushisms of 2006 and ‘Where Wings Take Dream: An Inspirational Speech to the Nation’
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:54:39 -0400 EDT
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DENVER, Colo. — InnocentEnglish.com, a humor website which collects funny English mistakes from around the world, announces the release of “The Top Ten Bushisms of 2006″ as well as the release of a new seamless compilation of Bush misstatements, “Where Wings Take Dream: An Inspirational Speech to the Nation.”

Hollywood Star ‘Craig X’ Risking Jail for Jesus This Holiday Season
Tue, 05 Dec 2006 02:39:09 -0400 EDT
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Craig XLOS ANGELES, Calif. — The world of Hollywood Television can be the meeting place of some very different people, on the surface that is. Take the case of Craig X Rubin and rap star Snoop Dogg. The latter has a worldwide “raputation” while the former is the Reverend and founder of Temple 420, a Bible-based, Judeo-Christian sect, which believes that pot is a religious herb, as discussed in Revelation 22. How are they similar? They are both stars on Showtime’s hit cable series “Weeds” and the only two characters to play themselves. Something else in common: trouble with the law.

December 5 is Fourth Annual ‘Day of the Ninja’ – Holiday Started as a Response to International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:28:53 -0400 EDT
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day of the ninjaSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — aethereal FORGE announces that Ninja lovers around the world will be celebrating the fourth annual Day of the Ninja this December 5. On this day, individuals are encouraged to dress up like ninja, participate in ninja-related activities, and spread ninja propaganda via the Internet.

Fidel Castro’s ‘Deathbed Portrait’ Slated for Deconstruction in Miami – Original Plans For Central Park Unveiling Reconsidered
Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:20:50 -0400 EDT
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Castro's Deathbed PortraitMIAMI, Fla. — Plans for an unveiling in New York’s Central Park of Fidel Castro on his ‘deathbed’ have instead turned into plans for the deconstruction of his effigy in Miami, where he will be prematurely laid to rest. Capla Kesting Fine Arts announces the unveiling of “Fidel Castro’s Deathbed Portrait” has been reconsidered by the artist, courtesy of the Miami FM morning show El Traketeo.

Welfare Chislers, Able-Bodied Loafers Win Big – Welfare Fraud Game Banned in the 80′s Back in Print
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 05:02:04 -0400 EDT
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Public Assistance board gameANNAPOLIS, Md. — WelfareGame.com announced today that it has re-released the controversial board game, “Public Assistance: Why Bother Working for a Living?” in both an economy version and a deluxe version. The game pits players on the Able-bodied Welfare Recipient’s Promenade against those in the Working Person’s Rut. Those on the Welfare Promenade begin with $1,000 and get $300 more for each out-of-wedlock child.

Tickle Me Expensive: GoldenPalace Pays $4200 for Original Elmo Extreme Doll
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:08:54 -0400 EDT
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Elmo ExtremeCLIFTON, N.J. — Internet casino GoldenPalace.com expanded their collection of weird and wacky pop-culture items this weekend when they bought the first T.M.X. Elmo doll off the production line for $4200. Proceeds going to charity.

In a Small Texas Town, Norm Lanier Toils to Bring the Dead Back to Life
Sat, 16 Sep 2006 01:10:03 -0400 EDT
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(c) Norm Lanier - Haunted PortraitsTOMBALL, Tex. — At the end of a lonely cemetery road in a small Texas town, Norm Lanier toils to bring the dead back to life. He does not use a witch’s brew, lightning, or voodoo magic; although it is rather easy to apply these things metaphorically to his work. Take one photograph of a dead ancestor, add some computer wizardry, swirl it around, toss in a pinch of special laminate and viola! The result is a Haunted Portrait.

Baby Suri Cruise Dumps $10,000 on Charity – Internet Casino GoldenPalace Buys Suri Cruise’s Bronzed Baby Poop
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 23:13:57 -0400 EDT
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GoldenPalace buys Suri Cruise's first poopBROOKLYN, N.Y. — GoldenPalace.com made room in their ever-increasing collection of pop-culture oddities by purchasing an item that brings new meaning to the term “celebrity crap.” The online casino bought Suri Cruise’s Bronzed Baby Poop for $10,000, which will be going to the Kristin Brooks Hope Center.

TomKat Skat Relisted on eBay: TomKitten’s ‘First Poop’ is the ShaTizzle for Charity
Sat, 02 Sep 2006 02:38:38 -0400 EDT
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TomKitten Attacks with More PoopNEW YORK, N.Y. — The Capla Kesting Gallery announced today that the Daniel Edwards sculpture of Suri Cruise’s first poop in bronze, which has been covered internationally in the press this week and was the most e-mailed photo on Yahoo! on Thursday, is now back on eBay. The auction will benefit the March of Dimes charity.

Britney Caught Biting K-Fed’s Corn Dog – Internet Casino Adds to Their Collection of Britney Spears Items
Fri, 01 Sep 2006 23:07:57 -0400 EDT
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K-Fed's CorndogSEATTLE, Wash. — GoldenPalace.com has become famous over the past few years for their outlandish eBay purchases, but this latest auction really bites. The Internet casino added to their Britney Spears collection by purchasing a vacuum-sealed half-eaten egg-salad sandwich and corndog which allegedly belonged to the pop-star and her husband Kevin Federline.

TomKat Celebrity Poop – Alleged Suri Cruise’s Baby Poop Bronzed for Charity
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:41:51 -0400 EDT
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TomKat celebrity poopBROOKLYN, N.Y. — Bronzed baby shoes are out, and bronzed baby poop is in, for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (“TomKat”) as they celebrate baby’s “first poop.” The commemoration of baby Suri Cruise’s first poop strives to be the evidence of her existence for a public yet to see photos of the superstar couple’s four month old infant. The sculpture “Suri Cruise’s commissioned bronzed baby poop” goes on display August 30th at Capla Kesting Fine Art in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg gallery district and will be offered on eBay with the proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes.

Raging Boll: Much Maligned Film Maker to Literally Fight His Critics in Sponsored Boxing Match
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:43:01 -0400 EDT
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GoldenPalace.com Sponsors Uwe Boll Boxing MatchVANCOUVER, B.C., Canada — GoldenPalace.com is proud to present Raging Boll. Uwe Boll, the German filmmaker best known for several video game based films like ‘Alone in the Dark,’ ‘House of the Dead,’ ‘BloodRayne,’ & ‘In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale,’ is considered by many critics to be one of the world’s worst filmmakers. His movies, however, have made him more money than his critics will earn in several lifetimes.

Character from ‘Weeds’ Opens Pro-Pot Temple on Hollywood Blvd. – Temple 420 To Be A Hit!
Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:36:35 -0400 EDT
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Showtime's WEEDS Season 2HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Is art imitating life or what? Craig X who sells pot on Showtime’s hit show “Weeds” is opening a pro-pot Temple on Hollywood Blvd this week. In the first season he plays himself as the owner of the “Bodhi Sativa Care Givers Club.” In season two, this week’s episode (August 21-25), “Cooking with Jesus” he appears as the owner of cannabis club called the “Mohasky Club.”

Future President Hillary Clinton ‘Busted’ at NY’s Museum of Sex
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:49:15 -0400 EDT
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Hillary's Bust by Dan Edwards NEW YORK, NY — The nude study of Senator Hillary Clinton used in creating her first portrait as U.S. President is featured in a documentary now viewable at YouTube.com, the net’s leading video download site. “Hillary’s Bust,” an eight-minute short produced by Goodnight Film, reveals the sexy origins of a statue of the former First Lady planned for display at New York’s Museum of Sex.

New Magazine puts Latest News on the Human Body
Thu, 10 Aug 2006 04:00:17 -0400 EDT
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T-Post T-Shirt T-rifficSTOCKHOLM, Sweden — Everyone can appreciate a good T-shirt and most people like to stay informed regarding the news and current events. Therefore it’s no wonder why a project that combines the two has taken the world by storm. Based out of Stockholm, Sweden uniquely designed T-shirts are being shipped out to all four corners of the Earth.

Life Becomes Art: DNA 11 Introduces Personalized Artwork from Fingerprint Images
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 05:04:02 -0400 EDT
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MIAMI, FL — DNA 11, the creators of nationally-acclaimed DNA artwork, are proud to announce an innovative, second-generation product of fingerprint art. These custom-made, digital works of art capture the essence of the client by creating a personalized image; customers can select one fingerprint or all five.

The Pope of Pot Finds Success on the Internet with Temple420.org
Tue, 09 May 2006 19:58:11 -0400 EDT
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Craig X - Founder Temple 420LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Temple420.org opened on April 20th to incredible success. There have been thousands of people flocking to the site and a true community is being created on-line. Two community members of Temple420.org have decided to get married and they have asked Craig X Rubin, the new Pope of Pot, to officiate over their Wedding. The other exciting news is that Rubin, the Temple’s Reverend, is going to Washington D.C. to be trained as a preacher by Arch Bishop George Augustus Stallings.


 
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