Thank you so much for hanging out with us today. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and make it a safe one! Join Carolina Country Cruizin with Matt and Dee on Monday as we kick your week off with laughs, fun and winning!
Researchers have genetically engineered “marathon mice” that can run for hours thanks to two pills that reproduce the biological benefits of exercise, helping cells burn fat better and boosting endurance. One of the pills may some day help people enhance their exercise or training, while the other might be more suited for couch potatoes who need to kick-start themselves. Just in case athletes get the bright idea of taking the pills before a competition, researchers have also created a test that can detect whether the pills are in the system. *my question what inspires a mouse to run for hours
Northwest confirmed yesterday that it will add a fuel surcharge of up to $80 for many domestic roundtrip tickets. The surcharge will apply to travel to about 7,000 routes between two cities, beginning January 10th. The airline said it is matching surcharges added by competitors in those markets.
An Iowa City man is in jail, accused of biting off another man's nose during an argument. Donroy R. Merrival Junior is accused of willful injury causing serious injury. Police say he got into an argument with another person late last Thursday when the other man hit him in the head with a shovel. Merrival then bit off the man's nose and part of his lip, according to the complaint filed in Johnson County District Court. The nose was not recovered, according to the complaint. Police did not release the victim's name, but said he will be permanently disfigured because of the incident.
Keith Urban will perform in New York City’s Columbus Circle during an NFL kickoff party. Several other artists are expected to appear at the September 4th concert that coincides with the season opener between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants later that night. Urban will also perform at this year’s “Fashion Rocks” concert the following day at Radio City Music Hall. The concert airs September 9th on CBS.
Clay Walker and his wife, Jessica, are expecting their first child, a boy, next month. In a letter to fans, Walker said they are “so proud to share” the happy news.
James Otto will hit the road with Alan Jackson and Trace Adkins this fall. The “Good Time” tour willkick-off October 2nd in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Trisha Yearwood is sporting a milk mustache. She’s the latest celebrity to take part in the “Got Milk? campaign. Yearwood says she grew up on a farm and has been singing milk’s praises her whole life.
Rosie O’Donnell has decided to take a break from blogging, saying she has become addicted to it. Rosie regularly posts her thoughts and opinions on her official Web site, allowing fans to respond. But she says she has become obsessed with blogging and announced on Rosie.com that she is taking a break.
John Rich is hoping John McCain supporters will join him in “Raising McCain.” Rich has written lyrics for a McCain anthem that will be performed in public for the first time at tonight’s Counry First concert in Panama City, Florida, with McCain on hand. Rich also said John McCain’s Vietnam experience motivated him to write the song, which he will offer on his Web site free of charge. You can find out more at www.johnrich.com.
Taylor Swift's band is like family to her. They've been together since the early days when she was playing free shows and tiny clubs. So it's especially gratifying now for them to look out over an audience of 25-thousand fans to see how far they've come. She says, "It's a moment of, 'Wow, we've done this together.' That feeling is irreplaceable. I would do anything for any of them."
Brooks and Dunn welcome Z-Z Top to their Cowboy Town Tour for 18 dates starting tonight in Albuquerque, New Mexico and running through September 13th. The guys said that they learned from their time opening for the Rolling Stones that rock fans are not much different than country fans. In fact, most country artists including themselves were influenced by rock musicians. Kix says, "I think that time has come and our fans are just like we are. It's hard to say you don't dig Z-Z Top. You just don't find those people very often." This isn't the first time Kix and Ronnie have worked with Z-Z Top -- they performed together on C-M-T's Crossroads show back in 2002.
Madonna has reportedly already signed up to take a trip on a Virgin Galactic flight into space when the Richard Branson-owned company begins taking passengers outside of Earth's atmosphere. According to a report in the British tabloid News of the World, Madge has already plunked down 200-grand for a trip on SpaceShip Two that should take off in 2013.
Now that Keith Anderson has four years of playing fairs and festivals under his belt -- not to mention a few hits for fans to sing along to -- he's having a great time on the road. Keith tells Oshkosh, Wisconsin's Northwestern, "It's really getting fun now. We're developing a pretty good group of hits -- not just mine. There's a section of the show where we play hits from other artists now, so it's turned into a fun, fun show." And even though he's a super-buff cowboy, he indulges in some of that festival goodness-on-a-stick from time to time. He tells us, "I'll pick like one a month that I know is going to be good, that is going to have like the fried Twinkies and the fried Oreos, fried water, and I'll let myself really indulge. You've got to have it, but you can't do it every day."
If someone you know is having a bad day and a corndog won't help, Keith encourages you to visit SomebodyNeedsAHug-dot-com and send a virtual squeeze complements of country's hugging hunk.
Miley Cyrus is preparing to host the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. It'll air Monday on FOX. She tells us, "I'm getting kind of nervous, but every time I'm there, we just have a good time." Cyrus was a winner last year for Hannah Montana, and is up for another award this year. She tells us, "It's the most exciting thing, because not only is it in front of everyone watching, but it's also your friends, so they're all there for such a big moment for you."
Mile has a new alarm clock you can pick up at Wamart, plus if you have a kid who is a big fan make sure to sign them up for a call from Miley at: http://hannahmontanacalls.com/
Martin Lawrence has a farm in Virginia with several different animals calling it home. But a gaggle of geese is driving the comedian crazy, because there are so many of them that he’s overwhelmed. According to TMZ, a neighbor says that one solution involves a gun. But Lawrence’s publicist said the comedian “has actively been exploring all possible humane ways to handle the overpopulation issue, while intending to do everything possible to preserve the animal habitat in which they reside.”
Scientists working to help astronauts regain balance after extended flights in zero gravity say they've found a way to use the research to help elderly people avoid catastrophic falls.
An "iShoe" insole contains sensors that read how well a person is balancing. The point is to gather information for doctors and to get people to a specialist - before they fall.
Erez Lieberman, a graduate student who developed the technology while working as an intern at NASA, says a damaging fall is preceded by numerous warnings, similar to how high cholesterol and elevated blood pressure point to a coming heart attack.
An animal shelter official said yesterday that a 44-pound cat found around Blackwood, New Jersey, was abandoned by a woman who said her home was foreclosed. The porky white cat found Saturday was dubbed “Princess Chunk.” But the feline is actually a male named Powder. The Camden County Animal Shelter said they have received hundreds of calls from people seeking to adopt Powder after he appeared on “Live With Regis and Kelly” yesterday.
At the movie
“The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” (Wide) (PG-13)
Stars Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh and John Hannah.
“Swing Vote” (Wide) (PG-13)
Stars Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane, Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci.
The week is done and the weekend begins! Make sure to keep it rolling all weekend and join Carolina Country Cruizin with Matt and Dee on Monday morning when we do it all over again! Have a safe and fun weekend!
*Information from Premiere and Jones Networks along with Google News*
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