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Masha Markova’s Mink Coat Stolen By Lindsay Lohan

What’s up with fur coats these days? It didn’t seem that long ago that people were horrified with the idea of owning a fur coat but now that so many celebrities are starting to wear them people in general are thinking differently. It seems that fur coats are so popular that Lindsay Lohan stole a mink coat from student Masha Markova.

Masha Markova claims that the coat went missing in 10ck New York and that some weeks later she saw Linday Lohan wearing it in a Paparazzi photo. Now that Masha Markova has her mink coat back she is wanting Linday Lohan to pay $10,000 rental fee for the 3 weeks she had it.

Masha Markova says that the mink coat was a gift from her grandmother and that when she received her coat back it was smelling of cigarette smoke and alcohol and even had a little tear in the lining.

Not surprisingly Masha Markova is yet to hear a reply to her request.

All I can say is that I hope people don’t start having ideas of owning their own mink coat. So many little animals are bread and killed just so people like Masha Markova and Lindsay Lohan can look trendy and fashionable.

Katie Couric Announcement

So what’s Katie Couric up to then? It seems that Matt Lauer has jokingly said that she’ll be coming back to the Today Show. Just remember that many a true word said in jest. It seems that everyone has their opinions about if she will or not but I suppose only time will tell. It just seems a little strange that Katie Couric would travel from CBS all the way over to NBC if there wasn’t some thoughts of her returning for good.

Of course, it might simply be that Katie Couric is just going back for a little retrospective thing or maybe it’s because she’s trying to spread the word about colon cancer screening.

They might just have said that Katie Couric is arriving back as a throw away comment but these things normally are never like that. Everything is thought out in advance because they know everyone on the internet will be searching for “Katie Couric”.

Kimberly Caldwell and David Cook

David Cook is doing pretty well for himself lately after winning American Idol. As if things couldn’t go any better, it seems that he’s starting to go out with Kimberly Caldwell who appeared on season two of American Idol.

“I went out on a date the other day with a woman named Kimberly Caldwell,” said 25 year old David Cook on Live with Regis and Kelly. It appears he had a really great time and he hopes to see more of Kimberly Caldwell.

Kimberly Caldwell and David Cook had dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and David Cook was such a gentleman by opening his car door for Kimberly Caldwell after they finished their meal.

Although Kimberly Caldwell and David Cook didn’t appear on the same season of American Idol, they met because of her weekly AI coverage.

Jason Yeager to Sing National Anthem

Why do people obsess so much with these sorts of celebrities? Are they really any good and should they make their careers in a more conventional manner i.e. go through the record agencies and be spotted by talent spotters. Some people will also say that they aren’t even that good and the only reason they get voted for is because of the sympathy vote or because they look cute.

Young people think that they want to be famous because it will bring them happiness and they think everyone will like them. It seems like appearing on American Idol can give you quite a lot of extra perks that you might not have expected. For instance Jason Yeager is set to sing the National Anthem for The Grand Prairie AirHogs. Jason Yeager is a local guy so it’s really fitting that he should be bestowed with such an honor.

Despite not winning the 7th series of American Idol he’s still well remembered. If you want to see him and have him sign autographs for you then you can do this too.

However there are also American Idol contestants that have had to deal with the intrusion of their personal lives and this is not attention you can easily close a door on. All too often people enter these types of shows thinking that everyone will love them and they’ll be rich and famous but they never contemplate the fact that they might actually be disliked and be completely forgotten about.

Celebrity-wannabes are often lacking in confidence and need other people to praise them and tell them how wonderful they are. When they are on top they feel amazing but when record sales fail and they get dropped by their record company, it’s no wonder so many celebrities turn to drink and drugs.

Hopefully Jason Yeager will continue his career and has more to look forward to more exciting times along with singing the National Anthem.

Colleen McLoughlin Jets to NY for Wedding Dress

Wow, what must it be like to be rich and famous? I guess we can only get a glimpse by reading the tabloids at the life that WAGS such as Colleen McLoughlin lead. When we are living in a world so obsessed about the environment, don’t you think that it’s just a little but OTT just to jet off from the UK to NY to buy a wedding dress?

Apparetnly Colleen McLoughlin has been on a diet that has allowed her to drop a number of dress sizes and the wedding dress she already bought is too small. Oh well, I suppose she’s being paid eough money by OK! magazine to be able to afford to go jetting off to buy a new dress. But is this something that everyone should be doing? So many of us take the lead from such celebrities as Colleen McLoughlin and think it’s then OK so put so much carbon emissions into the air for the sake of a wedding.

At the end of the day, most people really don’t care about the environment, even if they do buy an Anya Hindmarch “I’m not a plastic bag” bag or buy the occasional Fair Trade chocolate. It’s just goes ot show the two-faced nature of the world and people like Colleen McLoughlin should be ashamed of themselves.

People do a lot more travelling now than ever and it used ot be that going abroad was a luxury that more people couldn’t afford. Now people in the UK seem to think that if they don’t go to Spain at least once a year they’re somehow deprived and even below the poverty line.

Although we know the financial cost of many things, I think most people have forgotten the value. For instance, Colleen McLoughlin’s range of clothing at Asda is so cheap that many would say you could buy it and wear it for just the season. When you’re bored of it you just throw it away.

What sort of example is this? What about the people who get paid peanuts just so we can look fashionable for hardly any money? What about the cost environmentally in producing and transporting these goods? I think it would be much better if we bought more expensive items that were better made and fairly traded. I know that fairly traded goods are supposed to be trendy but so is buying cheap clothes at Asda, Tesco and Primark.

Kurt Cobain’s Ashes Stolen From Courtney Love

Has Kurt Cobain’s ashes really been stolen or has Courtney Love just misplaced them. Apparently she’s kept Kurt Cobain’s ashes in a pink bag in the shape of a teddy bear where she also kept a lock of his hair. Not only were the ashes stolen but she also had many thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and clothes stolen. Because of the theft, Courtney feels suicidal.

Quite honsetly, I think that this is a terrible thing to happen but his death was about 14 years ago and she’s been going around with his ashes all this time. To me this means she needs to learn to move on. God only knows what’s going on in her head and I certainly wouldn’t want to be her shrink. It seems to me that she only really became famous for being Kurt Cobain’s wife and without him she is nothing. Now she doesn’t even has his ashes or lock of hair. I suppose it makes her wonder where she fits into society now.

Marko Jaric and Adriana Lima Engaged

Marko Jaric and Adriana Lima the news has just been released. I bet there will be a few tears shed by some teenage fans of both Marko Jaric and Adriana Lima as they are very much the pin-up couple. How perfect a couple can you get? Doesn’t it just make you sick with jealousy? What must it be like to be one of these beautiful people?

Marko Jaric is a basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves whilst Adriana Lima is a model for Victoria Secrets. Apparently Marko Jaric isn’t the sort of guy to fall in love easily but it was true love when he met Adriana Lima. I hope they are happy together in their perfect little lives with lots of money and beauty.

Liv Tyler’s Mom Bebe Buell

Liv Tyler was interviewed just recently about her not knowing her real father until she started asking questions as a teen. It seems that Liv Tyler’s mom Bebe Buell told Live Tyler that her father was Todd Rundgren. When Liv Tyler started asking Bebe Buell why her and Mia Tyler looked similar this is when she found out.

I know that Liv Tyler and Steven Tyler have a good relationship now but I still think it’s a pretty amazing story and can’t imagine what it must be like to find out that your dad is the lead singer for Aerosmith. That’s just all a bit strange. I don’t know if I could cope with the news.

I also feel sorry for Todd Rundgren who brought Liv Tyler up as his own daughter. Liv Tyler really hasn’t talked much about her personal family issues and I don’t blame her. Celebrities also need some privacy and we need to respect that.

We see all the time story lines similar to this in soap operas and it makes us wonder if we should always be honest about such matters right from the beginning. I think young children can deal with being told that they have another daddy elsewhere rather than finding out at a later stage. I wonder how Live feels about it.

Russell Brand and Phoebe Price Dating?

Russell Brand and Phoebe Price appear to be dating, if you believe Now magazine that is. I’m not sure if I can believe it or simply because I can’t understand any woman dating Russell Brand. However I have also seen a photo of Phoebe Price and can’t understand why anyone would want to date her either so perhaps they are well suited.

In the UK, Russell Brand became famous when he presented Big Brother’s Big Mouth which was a discussion show about Big Brother. I couldn’t stand the sight of him when I ever had the misfortune to flick over to that show. However my feelings have warmed a little since seeing him on Have I Got News For You where I found him to be pretty entertaining. Although I still don’t think Russell Brand is at all fanciable.

Since then Russell Brand has gone on to receive international fame because of the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall. In this film, Russell Brand plays a rockstar who steals Sarah away to Hawaii. I haven’t seen it but if it appears on TV I might actually watch it.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 Release Date

If you are wanting to get your hands on a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 then you should know that the release date is set for some time in mid-September this year. Sorry, I can’t give you a more specific Date because seemingly the info was leaked by mistake. I’m not sure if it really was leaked or whether this is all just a marketing ploy to make the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 seem more elusive and exciting.

Anyway, if you’re interested in the release date of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 then it means you are probably going to want to know more about it if you haven’t already found that out. Basically the new Sony Ericsson phone is designed for the business user who wants more than just a cell phone. It features all the things you would expect from a phone of this price range such as bluetooth, camera, mp3 player, memory card slot, gps, speaker phone, touch screen and Wi-Fi.

I don’t know if it’s just me but there seems to be a lot of different mobile phones being released all the time such as the Apple iPone G3 and the Samsung Instinct. I really don’t know if there’s much of a difference between them all and whether they are even worth the price that you pay for them. If you are prepared to pay a lot of money for one of these phones I hope you know exactly what you are buying and that you’re going to make use of it. I would hate to think that people might buy such gadgets only for them to sit about in a drawer not being used.

Connecticut Mesothelioma Lawyer

For anyone who has been diagnoses with mesothelioma cancer it’s a pretty awful thing to happen and you’ll have to go through a number of tests with your doctor to make sure that it is mesothelioma cancer. However once you have found out that it is then you may well find that you want to go another step and find a local Connecticut asbestos lawyer. Some people even have a consultation with a Connecticut asbestos lawyer before having the official test results back from the doctor. This is because you can then have all the details in place and start to find out more about how you contracted the disease and where you would have been exposed to asbestos.

You find that when looking for a lawyer to deal with your mesothelioma case that you don’t get charged any money whilst the work is being carried out. It is only when you actually win that you will have to give over a percentage of settlement that is made. If you however the case is unsuccessful you won’t have to pay out any money. This method is often called a no win no fee case.

Whatever Connecticut mesothelioma lawyer you choose, you should always make sure you know what deal you are signing up for so you don’t end up with any nasty surprises. You don’t want to end up paying unexpected fees or a higher percentage of the settlement than you had anticipated. Always find out if you will have to pay anything if you don’t win the settlement case and you certainly don’t want to end up paying for the legal costs of the other party.

Many lawfirms are specially set up do deal with cases such as mesothelioma and so they know exactly what they are doing. Unfortunately it’s possible for such matters to be long and drawn out so you want an attorney who is prepared for this.

When meeting a Connecticut mesothelioma lawyer you will need to talk in great detail about what has happened to you and you will need to therefore find out if they are willing to take on your case. If they think that you have a good case to work on you should then start to ask about fees and what basis they work on. The sort of info you will give to your lawyer is how you came to be exposed to asbestos and when it happened. You will also need the details of your employer at the time and how long you were knowingly working with asbestos. You should also give details about whether there were any safety measures in place or not.

When searching for a lawyer you need to talk to more than one. Ideally between three and five should be interviewed so that you can get a good feel of who you are working with. Deciding on the best attorney isn’t always easy so you should take your time over it. Always try to take notes when you are interviewing an attorney so that you can remember later.

Think about whether the lawyer seemed genuine or whether they just wanted you out as quickly as possible. The best lawyer will also take the time to listen to your questions and answer as fully as possible. Your attonry will also discuss all the different options to you besides simply going to court.

Car GPS Systems

The world is really becoming very security conscious and so it’s no wonder that GPS car systems are becoming increasingly popular and can help with car security. Not only can it be used in cars but also trucks, boats and you’ll also find them on mobile phones. A global positioning system is used for navigating, hill walking, land surveys and other reasons.

It seems that everyone and his dog owns GPS but if you have never bought one before you might not be sure what it’s all about. A GPS system basically allows you to be tracked by a satellite and this info comes in really useful when you are driving. You want to use it so that you know where you are and your location will be shown on a map. This might not be that important if you know where you are going, but it’s ideal for any travellers who are in a location they are not familiar with. A voice will tell you where to go in order to arrive at your destination.

Not only can a car GPS system be used for getting from A to B, but it’s also very useful in the event of your car being stolen. It means that your car can be tracked which is why they are often used by truck, bus and taxi firms. They are very small items of equipment and very easy to install which is one of the reasons they are so practical. Technology has really advances and you’ll find GPS systems that can even calculate the speed and direction in which the car is driving.

When it comes to finding the best GPS car system, you will need to know that there are four main types to choose from. You can have a car navigational system, marine GPS, portable outdoor GPS and GPS hybrid. Garmin, Tom Tom, ASUS and Parrott are all popular brands that you can easily buy from many outlets.

If you truly want to buy the best car GPS system then buying one that has a live voice is best because it will give you audio instruction in addition to visual maps when you are dirivng. These are very useful indeed because it means you don’t need to take your eyes off the road. You know how it is with traditional maps. You pray for a red light so that you can stop and have a look at where you are but all you seem to get are green lights. Just typical!

Another feature of the best GPS car system is real time tracking which allows for cross checking of the direction and you’ll also get any important updates. Because car GPS system are so useful it’s very important that you base your buying desciion on quality and features rather than price. Although prices have really been coming down, you might find that the very cheapest models don’t give you the accuracy that you’ll want. Luckily they have also improved a lot since they were first introduced and they’re pretty easy to understand.

Cheap 50cc Scooter

With prices of gas going up and up it can seem like there is no financially viable way to get around anymore. However this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. If you have never thought about owning a scooter then now is the time to start thinking. They can be very cheap and allows you to nip around time. There are so many different types of scooter to choose from and there are even those with three wheels and small ones that are called 50cc pocket bikes.

With the lack of public transport in many areas, having your own transport can be seen as a god send. It allows you the freedom to go where you like when you like. Independence is something that we all value but don’t realize how much until it’s taken away from us.

If you want to buy a cheep scooter then you can just spend a few hundred dollars and they have the ability to carry up to 250 pounds. If you choose a three wheeler then you should know that there are many different designs available. These are great for those who have mobility problems and the two wheels at the back are designed for extra stability. You don’t have to spend a lot of money in order to buy a scooter and is light and compact but with plenty of good technology included.

One of the main reasons people buy a moped is because they are so cheap to run as well as buy and are ideal if you want to lessen your impact on the planet. They are certainly a lot kinder to the wallet than a car. There are even some scooters that can be folder up and transported in the boot of a car.

When comparing types of scooter you will see that gas and electric ones are available however the electric models are often the most easily available. They are seen as more environmentally friendly and are much less noisy and lower on pollution.

Like anything that you buy these days, there are different prices depending on what type of scooter you buy and you’ll see that there is a wide marketplace for them. So many companies are making scooters so it’s great to be able to compare them and find the cheapest possible prices. Some of the most recognisable include Honda, Aprilia, Piaggio, Suzuki and Vespa however there are even more brands than this. If you are looking to buy a cheap moped then have a look online, in your local paper and in show rooms. You have loads of choices in this department so don’t rush your purchase.

Jason Wu Designer of Michelle Obama Inaugural Gown

It seems like the world is going completly Obama crazy and want to know everything there is to know. This even comes down to wanting to know who designed Michelle Obama’s Inaugural gown. BTW, he is Jason Wu who is from Taiwan but is based in Manhattan. He is going to be an absolutely massive name in fashion which is amazing considering that he only launched his company in 2006. People really love Jason Wu’s creations and he will certainly have more work than he can handle. Fashion is a notoriously difficult career choice but he is obviously very good at it.

LASIK Surgery Colorado

If you are searching for a LASIK surgeon in Colorado then it’s very important that you realize you should spend a lot of time searching for the most reputable surgeon you can find. To do this you will need to phone around some surgeons to make an appointment. An interview with each laser eye corrective surgeon will help put your mind at ease and answer any questions you have. They will explain to you what happens during the LASIK procedure and what after care you will experience.

LASIK surgeons in Colorado have dealt with many people like yourself so they know what questions you will probably want answered anyway. Just ask all the questions you can think of because you need to make sure that you are happy about everything and have no doubts about the procedure.

Finding out many details of the surgeon is important and you will want to know such things as how many years experience they have. Price of course is an important issue but not one that you should use purely when deciding on a LASIK surgeon in Colorado. The most expensive surgeon isn’t necessarily the best either, so don’t forget that.

Finding out if any of your friends or family have had eye surgery will help a lot because they will be able to give you unbiased information that you can trust. Hopefully they’ll be able to put you in the right direction when it comes to choosing your Colorado LASIK surgeon.

Over the last 20 years or so, LASIK surgery has really improved to the point where there are very few complications arising from the surgery. This is because of better technology and training along with increase of experience. If you decide to go the route of having LASIK surgery then you will have pretty much near 20/20 vision and the results will stay with you for a long time. It is the ideal procedure if you want almost instant results and want to be able to have a quick recovery too.

The cost of LASIK eye surgery is really the biggest drawback because you will pay around $2,000 just for one eye. This expense might be too much for you however you should look at all the different finance options available which you can either get with the surgeon or elsewhere.

However you should note that results are not guaranteed and with anything in life, mishaps can and do happen. Although the vast majority of people are perfectly happy with the laser eye treatment, there are some people who suffer from some side effects which can include dry eyes, glare and even the appearance of spots.

You should also know that not everyone who wants surgery can have it because they are generally not in good enough health. You should also know that although the results are long lasting, they are not guaranteed to be permanent so you could still end up needing to wear glasses in future. Eye examinations should also be done as normal in case any problems with your eyes are found. You might also like to consider reading about stereograms.

Tastespotting Legal Issues?

The internet is one very strange place, apparently Tastespotting have got themselves into a bit of bother over legal issues. I have no idea what these legal issues are and would really like it if someone would drop a note. Anyway, what is Tastespotting anyway? Well, it’s a website, or rather was a website, where people could upload photos they have taken of food. What’s wrong with that?

Just about every blog on the planet has some photos of people’s food. Whether it’s food photos from restaurants or food photos they have taken at home. Even American goulash is talked about. I know that one of my friends has a blog where she often posts images for food as well as drink. People love food and want to share that love. Don’t ban Tastespotting!

Abigail Breslin at The Happening Premiere

Abigail Breslin is only 12 years old yet has already had a better career than most actors would dream of. She’s been in Sunshine, Princess Diaries 2 and Raising Helen. Anyway, the latest news is that she has turned up to the premiere of The Happening in order to support her older brother Spencer Breslin who stars in the film and is only 16 years old.

Gosh, don’t you feel guilty when you hear how succesful two young people have been. It makes me feel that I haven’t achived anything near what I should’ve. Why is it that some people are just so talented and others aren’t. Of course there is the issue of whether or not it’s good for children to have a career so early on in their lives. Perhaps it would be better for them to be out playing with their friends rather than be turning up to movie premiers and whatnot.

Swift Fuel The Best Alternative to Gas?

We’re always hearing about how biomass power plants, biodiesel and bioethanol are the future when it comes to fuel but now it seems there is a company called Swift Enterprises that have released Swift Fuel who are claiming that they have the answer to our shortage of fuel. Now, first of all, I’m so fed up of all these new products coming out all claiming to be environmentally friendly. We go jumping into the deep end assuming that it all tickety boo. But then we find out that it’s not so great because of the way they are made and how we now have a food crisis on our hands and the rainforests are being cut down to make way for palm and soy plantations.

So what I want to know is how Swift Fuel is any better. It’s derived from ethanol afterall and that’s made from plants. So how does that help us? I really don’t know. Apparently the plants used are grown on soils that aren’t so fussy meaning they can be grown in a wider variety of locations. I would really like to believe that Swift Fuel is the future but I’m going to need a lot more convincing.

Tom on 14 June, 2008 at 12:34 pm #

Swift fuel has been proven in small engine aircrafts to be 20% more efficient, can be generated from any biomass including sorgum, and they are in the process of working with the FAA on engine testing for airline aircraft and small engine aircraft. Look for a breakthrough in the next six months and an announcement from the FAA that this fuel is approved, more efficient, and less costly than other airline fuel. There are no plans to produce standard automobile gasoline, but if they can capture a share of the market in the air it will alleviate speculation on the oil market, and generate optomism going forward. Ethanol on the other hand must be mixed with gasoline to work. Swift fuel is completely biodiesel and will work without additives in existing hardware.

bbastokes on 29 July, 2008 at 9:02 pm #

I know of this Swift company and have done much research. It is not an “ethanol” based fuel at all. It can be made from crab grass that grows in the desert, or kelp from the sea. I went to an open-house at Purdue University and was blown away. This new fuel also gives our cars and planes 25% better fuel economy.

SEOGranted on 19 September, 2008 at 3:59 pm #

Hi April, found your blog on BlogCatalog. I had not heard of Swift Fuel before reading this. I used to be a real nut on the whole oil crisis, but I found the pursuit to be a tedious drag. I believe it to be modern propaganda to have people believe that our economic system is crashing.

Two Killers For Taylor Dawn Paschal-Placker and Skyla Jade Whitaker Murder

Last week two girls named Taylor Dawn Paschal-Placker and Skyla Jade Whitaker were shot down near their homes in Okfuskee County whilst they were walking to Taylor’s home for a sleep-over. After further investigation by the police it’s been discovered that there were two guns used in the shooting which means they are looking for two killers. The police are still unable to find a motive for the girls but think that the murders live locally.

Seemingly a $25,000 reward has been raised for anyone who can come forward with information about what happened. I really do hope that someone comes forward, not because of the money but because they are honest people and want the families of Taylor Dawn Paschal-Placker and Skyla Jade Whitaker to have justice. I do know that many crime cases are solved simply because the criminals have boasted about the crime to other people. For some reason they think that committing a murder is something to boast about and they would never have been caught otherwise. Whatever happens, I hope that justice can be found because it must be awful not knowing who killed your loved ones.

Soylent Green

So what does PETA have to do to give up meat? Well, it appears that one of their attempts have been to compile a list of films that would make you ditch the meat and turn to the loveliness that is vegetables and fruit. Or is that fruit and vegetables? Anyway, they have made this big list of films and one of them is Soylent Green which was made in 1974. Wow, they have really gone back in the archives to find that one. Does anyone watch old movies? Can anyone tell me if they made movies in color back then? I tease.

Having read some info about the film Soylent Green I really feel that it is truly becoming a reality, we truly need more tidal energy. It’s supposed to be Sci-Fi where the world becomes so over populated that not enough food can be grown to feed everyone. Because food is so difficult to find they have to eat this stuff called soylent green. I don’t think this is too far off the mark because when people in the likes of Africa have to be given food aid, what are they given? Usually great big bags of soy beans.