Assault with a deadly Xmas tree

Francheska Terreo was arrested over the weekend for assault with a Christmas tree. The 19 year-old Hartford, Connecticut native got into a fight with her parents before she picked up their family Christmas tree and hurled it at them. She was drunk when the argument broke out. Her father suffered minor injuries from the tree. Terrero also took the phone that her mother was using to call 911 and threw it at her father. She was charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

Nom Nom Nom

Donna Simpson, whose goal is to become the world's heaviest woman, ate a 30,000-calorie Christmas dinner. The New Jersey mother-of-two spent two hours downing two 25-pound turkeys, two maple-glazed hams, 15 pounds of potatoes (10lbs roast, 5lbs mashed), five loaves of bread, five pounds of herb stuffing, four pints of gravy, four pints of cranberry dressing and an astonishing 20lbs of vegetables. After the meal, Donna said, "I eat as much as I want, whenever I want but at this time of year I really go all out. Christmas should give you carte blanche to do whatever you want. People who feel guilty about eating are hilarious."

Happy Birthday 12/27

Today is National Fruitcake Day.
There are 363 Shopping Days Left Until Christmas.

Bengals QB Carson Palmer (31)
former WWE star Chyna (40)
Gerard Depardieu (62)

On this date in 1932, Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City.
On this date in 1947, Howdy Doody premiered.
On this date in 1971, The "Sonny & Cher Show" began airing on CBS.
On this date in 1979, Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer by Elmo and Patsy was certified gold.

If today is your birthday .. Things will be emotional with your mate. Deception may cause disputes you can do without. Don't get talked into get rich quick schemes.

REUNITED in 2011

System of A Down plans to reunite for a series of shows in Europe in 2011. A statement on the band's website reads, "We have no master plan. We are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again."

Saving Xmas

A 45-year-old man recently broke into a North Carolina children's hospice where he stole five video game consoles and various games. Nikki Sixx called Sony, Disney, Activision and Nintendo and had them donate replacements after hearing about the crime. The thief has been arrested

Ugly as sin

'Ugly Christmas Sweaters' have turned out to be this holiday season's hottest fashion statement. According to the Wall Street Journal, Internet searches for "Ugly Christmas sweaters" are up by 30% compared to last year. Many thrift store chains sold out of the sweaters in mid November. Ebay's sales of holiday sweaters are 24% ahead of last year. myuglychristmassweater.com features "hideously ugly" sweaters

Foiled again

The Aluminum Tree & Ornament Museum, in Brevard, North Carolina, features aluminum Christmas trees. Curator Stephen Jackson has 37 aluminum Christmas trees and a set of 40 Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Christmas ornaments that were purchased at the old Heritage USA. Some of the museum's better trees include one made from Cheetos wrappings and another featuring Elvis. Stephen started his museum after a friend gave him an aluminum Christmas tree made from garbage.

Security Threat?

Holiday travel was halted on Tuesday at the Lafayette, Louisiana Regional Airport after TSA agents discovered a suspicious package. X-ray images of protruding wires sent agents scrambling. The package was opened and contained a frozen chicken and a head lamp. Bomb sniffing dogs were used to make sure the package did not contain anything dangerous. Officials said the chicken was stuffed with crawfish and that the wires coming from the lamp made the package look suspicious

Let 'em eat cake

On Christmas, 90 year-old Morgan Ford, of Tecumseh, Michigan, plans to break out his great-grandmother’s 132 year-old holiday fruitcake. He says, “I have it because the people before me saved it, and it became a keepsake. It’s fossilized and smells of spice." Jay Leno once interviewed Morgan about his cake.

Jail Idol

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio recently held a caroling contest for inmates. The winner got a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. The inmates were judged by Arpaio, Santa Claus and a singing detention officer named “Elfis.

Ding Ding Ding

Hollywood Boxing Federation CEO Damon Feldman has offered Sly Stallone $1 million to referee the boxing match between Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg.

Happy Birthday 12/23

Today is Festivus Appreciation Day!
There are 2 shopping days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: Chapstick

Holly Madison (31)
Estella Warren (32)
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder (46)
Susan Lucci (64)

On this date in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh cut off his ear.
On this date in 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created.
On this date in 1972, John Lennon's film "Imagine" premiered on national TV.
On this date in 1977, Cat Stevens converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusef Islam.
On this date in 1978, Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" was released.

If today is your birthday .. Don't cause a scene, but when you get home let your partner know how you feel and why. Stand up and propose your ideas, and you'll be surprised how many people will follow you. You might find it difficult to control your emotions.

Bad Santa

100 drunk Santas recently caused a disturbance at a Dayton mall. Sgt. Paul Nienhaus says the Santas were part of a social group called 'Santa Con' and were on a pub crawl when they got trashed and began scaring shoppers. Chris Tussey recorded the confrontation between the Santas and the police. He says, "Cops were everywhere. Santa's were running everywhere with their hats. "It was the most craziest thing I've seen. The mall was like a stampede. Everyone was exited, you know trying to get out of there."

Most Annoying Time of the Year

The Washington Post and Gawker.com have placed the following songs on their lists of 'The Most Annoying Christmas Carols of 2010': "Jingle Bells" by Barbra Streisand, "We Need a Little Christmas" by Kathie Lee Gifford, "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams, "Blue Christmas" by Elvis, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by John Mellencamp, "The Little Drummer Boy" by Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, "Santa Baby" by Madonna, "All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth" by Spike Jones, "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" by Elmo & Patsy and "Jingle Bells" by The Barking Dogs.

Happy Birthday 12/22

Today is Holiday Lights Day.
There are 3 shopping days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: $1,000,000 McRib

Ali Lohan (17)
Jordin Sparks (21)
NASCAR star Greg Biffle (41)
Ralph Fiennes (48)
Diane Sawyer (65)

On this date in 1882, Thomas Edison invented Christmas lights .
On this date in 1958, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore hit #1 with "The Chipmunk Song."
On this date in 1983, Parker Stephenson and Kirstie Alley got married.
On this date in 1997, Merck's baldness pill for men, Propecia, was approved by the FDA.
On this date in 2000, Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie got married in Scotland.
On this date in 2001, CC, the first cloned cat, was born.

If today is your birthday .. Sudden changes in your financial situation are likely. Don't turn down an invitation or a challenge that could enhance your chances of meeting someone special. You will benefit through hidden assets and property investments.

Awesome as F***

Amazon.co.uk has an official listing for a new Green Day release titled 'Awesome As F***'. It has a March 15, 2011 release date and is listed as a two-disc set. The band Tweeted: "We've been recording our live shows since the beginning of tour. Possible live album coming."

Fighting Chance

Damon Feldman, CEO of the Hollywood Boxing Federation, has offered Mark Wahlberg and Will Smith $1 million each to fight in a celebrity boxing match on February 26, 2011, in Las Vegas. He says, "This will be a great opportunity for both stars to fight in the Superbowl of Hollywood boxing and to donate millions to their favorite charities. Both guys have trained with professional boxers. Will Smith played Muhammad Ali in Ali and was phenomenal. Wahlberg is currently playing Mickey Ward in The Fighter. We're just hoping they get into the ring and have a little fun duking it out."

Happy Birthday 12/21

Today is the Winter Solstice & National Flashlight day.
There are 4 days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: an LED Flashlight.

Heisman Winner Mark Ingram (21)
Brett Scallions of Fuel (39)
Andy Dick (45)
Ray Romano (53)
Jane Kaczmarek (55)
Samuel L. Jackson (62)
Jane Fonda (73)
Phil Donahue (75)

On this date in 1891, the first basketball game was played.
On this date in 1913, the first crossword puzzle was published in the New York World.
On this date in 1937, Snow White premiered.

If today is your birthday .. Jealousy may be a contributing factor to your emotional ups and downs. Plan your day thoughtfully, but try not to rely on others. Your mate needs extra attention and is feeling rather insecure when you're not in sight. Your support and concern will help.

Dave comes clean

On Friday, Disturbed's David Draiman admitted he overdosed earlier this year on allergy meds. He said, "I'd been having allergy shot therapy, and in the middle of the touring cycle an injection that was supposed to be administered at 0.05 of a particular concentration was injected at 0.5 - 10 times more than I was supposed to get. I had severe anaphylactic shock. Airwaves constricted, blood pressure plummeting. I was on oxygen for hours and still my blood pressure was way, way low. This was the day before we were supposed to play three shows in a row and the residual inflammation that came from the allergic reaction meant that I couldn't heal from it in the middle of the touring cycle. My vocal cords were pretty beaten up: seeing them on a stroboscope was pretty scary. They told me if I sang I'd be risking permanent damage."

Adios!

Drummer Mike Portnoy is no longer with Avenged Sevenfold. He says, "Sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end. The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me. I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was the initial plan. I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them. I am proud to always be part of the Avenged Sevenfold family and history. I also adore the Avenged Sevenfold fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band... thank you!"

R.I.P.

A source says, "Harrison thinks it would be good for Indy to die and pass on his hat to his son in the next one. George Lucas especially is resisting the notion. but Steven Spielberg is considering it. Funnily enough Harrison wanted the same for Han Solo in the final Star Wars but George put an end to it. This time he doesn't have all the say though."

You might be a Redneck if...

Rob Clayton recently started the “American Redneck Society.” The Virginia native says it costs $20 to join. “I really felt that American Rednecks are an under-served, but large population that could benefit from a formal membership organization structure. A $20 membership fee will get you access to retail discounts across the country, and a portion of the funds are set aside for an educational fund for “rural youth.”

SCAM

Consumers are being warned about a new Xbox 360 scam. Law enforcement officials say con artists are placing ads on eBay that show shots and a description of the Kinect game console. Gamers, who are anxious to purchase the units, are ignoring the fine print and buying the consoles based on the pictures. The fine print says the buyer is purchasing the aforementioned description and not an actual Kinect unit. A similar scam occurred with the original Xbox 360

How many...

19 Pakistani students set a new world record by stuffing themselves into a Smart Car. They beat the old record by one person.

Lunar Eclipse

Tomorrow's winter solstice will coincide with a full lunar eclipse. The two occurences haven't been seen at the same time in 456 years. The eclipse will start on Tuesday morning at 1:32 a.m.. The next eclipse will be on April 14, 2014.

Uncle Focker?

Ben Stiller has already written another Fockers film and wants Will Ferrell to star in it with him. He says, "We finished the script and hopefully we'll shoot it next year."

Happy Birthday 12/20

Today is Sacagawea Day.
There are 5 shopping days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: Dunkin Donuts Gingerbread Muffin

JoJo (20)
David Cook (28)
Chris Robinson (44)
Drummer Peter Criss of KISS (65)

On this date in 1965, The Dating Game premiered.
On this date in 1979, Knots Landing debuted on CBS.
On this date in 1993, Donald Trump married Marla Maples in the grand ballroom of Trump's Plaza Hotel. The couple separated in 1997
On this date in 1999, Vermont's Supreme Court ruled that homosexual couples were entitled to the same benefits and protections as married heterosexual couples.
On this date in 2006, Rocky Balboa opened in theatres today.
On this date in 2009, Brittany Murphy died.

If today is your birthday .. . Consider a trial separation if you and your mate just can't come to terms. New methods and innovative technology will make your job far easier than you anticipated. You can put in some overtime and make extra cash.

On Tour

Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison plans to tour with Rob Zombie. Zombie says, "Our drummer told us he was quitting right before the tour, that's true. I was like, 'Hey, thanks!'. He's been with us for five years and then he quits with no warning. We called up Joey and asked if he knew anyone and he was like, 'I'll do it!'. It was sort of a downtime for his band and he's been with us ever since. Then the Murderdolls album came out and I thought well, he's going to do that and he's like, 'No, I'll do that too,' so we'll see if he likes doing two shows a night. On paper a great idea, but let's see how it translates after a few weeks of shows."

Super Top Secret Shows

Avenged Sevenfold recently flew to Iraq's warzone where they played a series of top secret shows. Lead singer Matt Shadows says playing for the troops was "best experience" of his life. "Iraq, it was unbelievable. The troops are out in the middle of this s**thole and they were so grateful and so excited to have us there. They're on these bases living in tents and getting mortars shot at them every night, and then they're like, 'Avenged Sevenfold's here playing a show for us!'. It's one of those things where if it makes them excited for one night at least and gives them something they can talk about as friends and brothers and sisters out there, then we've totally done our job. It was the best experience I've ever had in my life."

Home Sweet Museum

Brian Jones has turned the house used in A Christmas Story into a museum. He paid $500,000 for it and offers tours throughout the week. The restored home features new windows, new siding and a fresh coat of green and yellow paint to match its decor in the movie. Brian also decorated the home like Ralphie's parents did by putting in a brown-and-white tile kitchen floor, a wide cast-iron sink, a claw-foot bathtub and, of course, a leg lamp in the window.

Music to our ears

Shaquille O'Neal will lead Boston’s Symphony Orchestra in performing “Sleigh Ride” on Monday Night

Trump Roast

Comedy Central is planning to roast Donald Trump in March. He says, “I’ll show up to the roast because Comedy Central is paying me a lot of money, but I’m confused as to how anybody could make fun of me.”

Happy Birthday 12/17

Today is national maple syrup day.
There are 8 shopping days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: Cheaper Heat

Manny Pacquiao (32)
Milla Jovovich (35)
Giovonni Ribisi (36)
Bill Pullman (57)
Eugene Levy (64)

On this date in 1791, the first one-way street was created.
On this date in 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright took the first successful man-powered airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
On this date in 1989, The Simpsons premiered.

If today is your birthday .. Taking on too much won't help the situation. Don't give out any personal information that you don't want spread around. Exercise discipline when it comes to controlling bad habits.

Pricey Xmas

Christmas came in extravagant fashion to the Muslim desert emirate of Abu Dhabi as a glitzy hotel unveiled a bejewelled Christmas tree valued at more than 11 million dollars on Wednesday. It is the "most expensive Christmas tree ever," with a "value of over 11 million dollars," said Hans Olbertz, general manager of Emirates Palace hotel, at its inauguration. The 13-metre (40-foot) faux evergreen, located in the gold leaf-bedecked rotunda of the hotel, is decorated with silver and gold bows, ball-shaped ornaments and small white lights. But the necklaces, earrings and other jewellery draped around the tree's branches are what give it a record value. It holds a total of 181 diamonds, pearls, emeralds, sapphires and other precious stones, said Khalifa Khouri, owner of Style Gallery, which provided the jewellery. "The tree itself is about 10,000 dollars," Olbertz said. "The jewellery has a value of over 11 million dollars -- I think 11.4, 11.5." This will probably be an entry into the Guinness book of world records, Olbertz said, adding that Emirates Palace planned to contact the organisation about the tree which is to stay until the end of the year. The tree is not the first extravagant offering from Emirates Palace -- The hotel, which bills itself as seven-star, in February introduced a package for a seven-day stay priced at one million dollars. Takers of the package have a private butler and a chauffeur driven Maybach luxury car at their disposal during their stay, as well as a private jet available for trips to other countries in the region. And in May, the hotel opened a gold vending machine, becoming the first place outside Germany to install "gold to go, the world's first gold vending machine," said Ex Oriente Lux AG, the German company behind the machine.
Read the full story from Yahoo! HERE

Fixing the hole in his head

Duff McKagan is having surgery on his sinuses because he developed a hole in the cartilage of his nasal septum. He says it's from his years of cocaine use. His wife, Susan, Tweeted: "I am thankful and blessed my man is alive today! Kids, don't do drugs! Say a prayer for Duff as he's getting surgery on his sinuses (a hole the size of a quarter from years of abuse). We must live and learn how lucky we are for our health and family and friends. Love you, Duff."

Ozzy Lawyers Up

Ozzy has stopped driving because of his fender bender on Monday. Sharon says, "Ozzy just recently passed his driving test and you know, every guy's dream from being a kid to 62, they've wanted to have a Ferrari. So he goes and gets himself one. It had 20 miles on the clock, he goes, 'I'm going driving.' He goes out, gets lost, doesn't know where he is and he hits another car. But the guy he hits is a lawyer.So then Ozzy has a wicked panic on, he says sorry, he gets out the car and the guy goes, 'I'm calling the police.' Ozzy goes, 'You don't have to, it's only a minor thing.' The guy goes, 'I'm a lawyer.' And Ozzy says, 'Jeez, it's just my luck, I hit Perry Mason.' It's like, of all the people in the world! This guy was being really lawyer-like, asking questions, being really strict. He was like, 'Don't you leave!' Ozzy was like, 'I'm not going anywhere.'"

From page to screen

Nikki Sixx is making a movie based on his book, This is Gonna Hurt. The publishers describe it as “part photo, part journal — but all Nikki Sixx. It is a collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage, love, optimism, darkness, and determination that shape his work.” Like The Heroin Diaries, the book will be accompanied by a soundtrack by Sixx’s band, Sixx:AM.

Who's doing who

Nikki Sixx and Denise Richards are dating and were recently spotted getting close at a Calabasas, California restaurant. A source tells US Weekly, "Nikki was telling stories, and Denise was laughing... They have a lot in common and are taking things slowly."

Happy Birthday 12/16

Today is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day and National Regifting Day.
There are 9 shopping days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: soft lips chapstick

Benjamin Bratt (47)
William "The Refrigerator" Perry (48)

On this date in 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place.
On this date in 1951, Dragnet debuted.
On this date in 1973, O.J. Simpson became the first NFL back to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.

If today is your birthday .. Your colorful conversation may attract new mates. A better diet, exercise, or a change to a relaxed atmosphere could be ways to soothe your nerves. You will be able to get your own way if you use your intellectual charm and know how.

Ink not Mink

Duff McKagan appears naked in a new set of PETA ads. The ad's slogan reads: "Ink, not mink. Be comfortable in your own skin and let animals keep theirs." Duff's wife is also featured in the ad.

Ozzy's Crash Course

Ozzy Osbourne crashed his Ferrari into a Mercedes on Monday. He was entering an L.A. highway when he rear-ended the car. There were no injuries and the damage was minor. Ozzy took his driver's test 19 times before passing it. He says he kept failing because he was always "drunk or something." One time he feel asleep. "So when I had to turn the car, I was simply asleep. When I woke up, the examiner had simply disappeared, but left a message on a paper on the dashboard: 'Unfortunately, Mr. Osbourne has not passed the exam and would suggest that he never again try to drive this car.'"

Hassel-ing Pammy

David Hasselhoff wants to record with Pamela Anderson, He says, "I asked Pamela to sing with me - I told her that if we did a single together it would be huge... But she won't do it because she says she can't sing! And I just say, 'Come on, just rap, all you got to do is just talk'. I haven't given up on her. The Hoff and Pamela would be hysterical."

Hooray for moobs

Jack Black, who goes topless in Gulliver's Travels, says he's proud of his manboobs. "I do go topless and there are man boobs in this movie. I'm proud of that. There are not enough man boobs in movies. That said this is very much a family movie."

Worthless Fortune

The Las Vegas police are looking for an armed casino bandit who stole $1.5 million worth of gambling chips from the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. The unidentified thief wore a full-face motorcycle helmet as he walked in, whipped out a gun and demanded chips from a dealer. He sped away on a black sport cycle. Detectives are reviewing video and camera images of the robbery, which occurred just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday. No shots were fired and no one was injured

Final Jeopardy!

Three upcoming episodes of Jeopardy will feature two human contestants battling an IBM computer to see how successful scientists were in creating a computer that can mimic human intelligence. Two former champions, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, will play against "Watson," a computer program developed by IBM's artificial intelligence team. The episodes will air between February 14th and 16th. "Watson" will be represented by a round avatar. The winner gets a $1 million prize. IBM plans to donate its winnings to charity, while Jennings and Rutter said they would give half of their prize money away.

New Heights

Surfers are flocking to Chicago to surf in Lake Michigan. Blizzard-like conditions, 19-foot waves, a negative 7 wind chill and a water temperature of 33 degrees aren't detering daredvils like Bryan McDonald, who says, "Sunday’s snow storm brought wind, the wind stirs up the lake, and we have waves. Winter gives you the best waves. You paddle out, wait for the right wave and try new moves — it keeps you young. By the time you come out of the water you’ve got ice all over your upper body, your back, your hood, your chest. Just big chunks of ice, you can’t even unzip your suit. You just jump in your car and thaw out. I’ve surfed colder, at least 20 below with the wind chill. When your paddling out your face gets real cold . . .and after about 90 minutes your feet start going numb.”

New Class

Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper Band, Dr. John, Darlene Love and Tom Waits will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March. Bon Jovi, LL Cool J, the J. Geils Band, the Beastie Boys and Donna Summer failed to get enough votes to enter the hall.

So Many Packages

Monday was the busiest day in FedEx history, with nearly 16 million packages moving on conveyor belts, trucks and planes. That’s up 13% from the busiest day last year, and double what the company handles on a normal day.

Happy Birthday 12/15

Today is Bill of Rights Day.
There are 10 shopping days left until Xmas.
Zoey wants:: CANDY!

Don Johnson (61)
Tim Conway (77)

On this date in 1791, the U.S.' first law school opened.
On this date in 1791, The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, went into effect.
On this date in 1939, Gone with the Wind premiered in Atlanta.
On this date in 1952, the world's first sex change operation took place.
On this date in 1979, Trivial Pursuit was created.

If today is your birthday .. Your outgoing nature will surprise others today. Your persuasive nature will win the heart of someone you've had your eye on. Your partner could make you angry if they steal your thunder or embarrass you in front of others.

Cost of the holiday

The Faucher Family is making international headlines because their annual Christmas display uses 1 million lights. Their electric bill for the month of December averages around $82,320. HouseLogic estimated the total cost by using the average price per kWh in the Faucher Family's Delaware region. The estimated cost came out to be $686/hour or $82,320 for those bright 30 nights. If the Fauchers use LEDS, their estimate would drop down to $89 hour and $10,680

Buried Alive!

Medical students in Taiwan are being buried alive in coffins to help them appreciate the value of life. The students write a will, dress in a funeral shroud, climb into a coffin and then are buried under floorboards for 10 minutes. Rende Medical College student Xiao Lin says, "I felt like I was reborn when I came out and now I know that every second counts in life."