TGIF-9/12/2008

We made it through another week of Carolina Country Cruizin' with Matt and Dee! Keep your thoughts and prayers for the folks dealing with Ike and make sure to come back on Monday morning for another day of fun and winning! Keep it rolling with Wheelz 100.5!

In case you missed the show today, get caught up below:

Man Bills Town $156 For Cleaning Bathroom

A businessman said he was so frustrated with the condition of a public bathroom in Saugatuck, Michigan, that he cleaned it himself – then billed the city $156 for his janitorial work. Steve Oswald said users complained about the condition of the public bathroom over  the Labor Day weekend. When he went to have a look-see, he said he “wouldn’t have sat down there.” Steve called a city official and finally spent 45 minutes cleaning it himself. Officials said the bathroom is typically cleaned twice daily, and they believe it got dirty quickly because it was a busy tourist weekend. The city has since increased cleanings of the bathroom. The city council hasn’t decided whether to pay

Oswald.

Though Kellie Pickler didn't know the capital of Hungary on the T-V show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, she wants her fans to know that she's no dummy. She tells the Arizona Republic that while the press was quick to point out her geographical gaffe, nobody seems to acknowledge that she won 50-thousand dollars for her charity on the show. She says, "You know, I get it. We are in a world where people want to find out the worst possible things about someone. I can't control what people say about me. I'm not stupid. If I was stupid, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing now." Kellie, whose self-titled sophomore album comes out on September 30th, is nominated for Best New Artist at this fall's C-M-A Awards.

Diamond Rio is scheduled to headline the pre-race show at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In addition to the concert, the band will also perform the national anthem. The performance and race will air on ABC.

Brad Paisley will participate in “50 States in 50 Days,” an initiative launched by ABC News and USA Today to coincide with Election Day. Reporting from every state in the weeks leading up to the election, the media event kicks off with a weeklong journey as ABC’s “Good Morning America” airs live from four states and Washington, D.C., on “Whistle Stop ‘08,” traveling and broadcasting from a train. Paisley will appear on the show on the third day of the journey, performing near the train stop in Gustavus, Ohio, on September 17th.

Trace Adkins has been voted Country's Sexiest Man by Country Weekly readers. With his looming stature -- six-feet, six-inches -- his growling baritone voice and a signature hip swivel that puts Elvis to shame, it's easy to see how he took home the honor. However, Celebrity Apprentice's Omarosa may have clinched it for Trace during one of the season's challenges. She tells us, "Oh honey, mmm, y'all! I got Trace to take his shirt off...women of America have been thanking me. It's the only redeeming thing I've done all season." Trace puts his moves into motion tonight in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Allergen Inc. said yesterday that its popular Botox facial wrinkle-smoother also works on adults suffering from chronic migraines. Botox is the first therapy being tested for chronic migraine, which affects an estimated 1.2 million to 3.6 million Americans. Allergen said data from its Phase III clinical trials showed a significantly greater decrease in headache days among patients receiving Botox, compared with those receiving a placebo. Injections at fixed-sites including the forehead and temples were tolerated well, according to the company. Allergen said that Botox costs $525 a vial, and 1.5 vials were used to treat a headache in the studies.

Cast Your Vote – Dog Or Cat?

In the spirit of the presidential election, Smith Brothers has launched a campaign on a topic near and dear to the hearts of all Americans – which pet do we love the most, dogs or cats? In a spirited but light-hearted competition, Americans are urged to cast their vote on two new Web sites: www.catsarebetter.com and www.dogsarebetter.com. Each “candidate” has their own platform and visitors to the sites may cast their vote and watch how the nationwide election unfolds in the blue (dog) and red (cat) states. The Web sites also allow guests to upload videos of their pets, as well as view the Top 10 reasons to vote dog or cat.

· The dog platform is all about hope, change, a clear new path, and squeaky toys. Dog’s high priorities are: a fire hydrant on every corner, disability for working dogs, additional belly rubs, abolishing leash laws, tax breaks for Frisbee manufacturers, equal treats for equal tricks, and expanded car rides.

· The cat platform sees a future bright with promise, opportunities and nice big balls of yarn. Cat’s high priorities are: turning Gitmo into kitty condos, affordable veterinarian care, legalizing catnip, no scratching post left behind, outlawing startlingly loud noises, funding for hairball research, changing the national anthem to “Honky Cat,” and longer naps.

Missing Time Capsule

Officials in Elkhart, Indiana, wanted to open a time capsule for Elkhart’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, but no one can remember where it was buried in 1958. Some people even doubt there is a time capsule. The plan was to dig up and display the items in it. New items would have been added and the capsule reburied until 2058. Officials say they’ll go ahead with a new time capsule if they can’t find the old one.

A French judge is letting his courtroom go to the dogs -- literally.  According to "Sky News," the magistrate has invited a pooch named Scooby to take the witness stand in a murder case.  The dog's owner died over two years ago in what was ruled a suicide.  But the woman's family believes she was murdered.  Judge Thomas Cassuto noted that Scooby was the only witness, so he allowed the dog to appear at a preliminary hearing.  While being transported, Scooby reportedly began "barking furiously" at a suspect.  The suspect's lawyers are calling the move a farce.  One attorney said, quote, "The victim died two and half years ago, which is seventeen dog years!  How is the animal supposed to remember that far back?"  French court officials have confirmed this is the first time a dog has been called as a witness in the country's history.

NBC has sold 85% of the commercial time available for the 2009 Super Bowl, with a dozen spots selling for $3 million each. NBC said yesterday that advertisers had scooped up all but 10 spots for the Super Bowl scheduled for Tampa Bay on February 1st. The price of a 30-second spot at this year’s Super Bowl averaged $2.7 million.

New Movies

“Burn After Reading” (Wide) (R)

Stars George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich and Brad Pitt.

“Righteous Kill” (Wide) (R)

Stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, 50 Cent, Donnie Wahlberg and Carla Gugino.

“Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys” (Wide) (PG-13)

Stars Alfre Woodard and Cole Hauser.

“The Women” (Wide) (PG-13)

Stars Meg Ryan, Annette-Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

I’m predicting that 1 will be “Burn After Reading” 2 “The Women” and 3 “Righteous Kill”. Matt said if I am right he will make me a cup of coffee for a week! Remember Matt I like a lot of cream and sugar!

This morning has been talking all about the Gas prices and while browsing the internet I ran across this comment: " I wish someone could explain to me how a station can raise the price on the gas they already have in the underground tank? If they bought that gas at the lower price, then aren't they price-gouging as they anticipate what their next truck will cost per gallon? Like tonight, Kroger ran out of 87 & 89 but were charging the higher $4.09 price...how does that work when they were waiting for the truck they ANTICIPATED was going to cost them over $4.00 per gallon!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Someone please explain it to me so I won't get so P-Oed about it week in and week out! "

Aaron Tippin is tired of paying a high price for gasoline, so he's written a song to draw attention to the situation and offer a solution. The song, "Drill Here, Drill Now," is a counterpart to Newt Gingrich's American Solutions Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less petition campaign that has already gathered more than a million signatures. 

Trace Adkins and .38 Special are the latest acts to perform on “CMT Crossroads.” The show will air on September 27^th

Toby Keith's new movie "Beer For My Horses" is expanding its release.  Keith says the film's strong word-of-mouth advertising has theater owners requesting it, which has resulted in more than 80 additional openings over the next two weeks.  Some of the cities getting the film this weekend includes Atlanta, Georgia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; and San Francisco, California.  Next weekend the movie will open in Birmingham, Alabama; Charleston, South Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Keith co-wrote the script with comedian Rodney Carrington, who also stars in the comedy.  Other country stars who appear in the film include Willie Nelson, Mel Tillis, David Allan Coe, and Mac Davis.  Looking ahead to the release of the DVD, Keith says, quote, "It has been number one in a lot of markets, so I expect it to be a big video seller."  He adds that if his sales prediction comes true, quote, "it would be a very good business call to go forward and try to do a sequel to it."

Brooks & Dunn’s concerts this week in Pennsylvania and Illinois were canceled or postponed because Ronnie Dunn is ill with what is described on their official Web site as “a severe respiratory condition.” Yesterday’s show with Rodney Atkins in York, Pennsylvania, was canceled, as were concerts with ZZ Top and Atkins scheduled for today near Pittsburgh and tomorrow near Chicago.

Ron White of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” was arrested Wednesday by Vero Beach, Florida, police on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. White spent two hours in jail before being released on $1,000 bail. His publicist says he went straight to the show after being released from jail. The show was delayed about an hour.

Overnight gas spike: Is it price gouging?

Posted: Sep 11, 2008 10:26 PM

Updated: Sep 11, 2008 11:30 PM

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - We have received many questions about the sharp jump in Midlands gas prices Thursday, and many people want to know if the practice is legal.

A spokesman for state Attorney General Henry McMaster says what happened is legal.

He says a gas station can charge whatever it wants for gas. At the same time, competing gas stations can respond by lowering their prices.

There are three ways a situation becomes price gouging:

1. If President Bush declares an emergency in South Carolina.
2. If Governor Sanford declares an emergency in the state.
3. If there's a disaster elsewhere which impacts things we buy here.

In the third case, the state attorney general can declare something price gouging.

For example, say Hurricane Ike hits the refineries in Texas. If that causes gas prices to go up in the Palmetto State, Attorney General McMaster can prosecute for price gouging.

* http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8996029

Butt Bandit

Valentine, Nebraska, has one weird vandal. Someone has been going from business to business at night, pressing his naked backside – and sometimes his frontside – on windows. Store owners, church workers and school janitors have had to wash lotion off the windows. Some folks are calling the perpetrator the “Butt Bandit.” It all started in spring 2007, when the window of a Methodist church was greased with an imprint. Police figured it was a high school prank, but the church kept getting hit. The butt bandit hit business after business last summer. The attacks stopped over the fall and winter months, probably because it was cold, but then started up again this summer. The only clue police have is a blurry picture of the butt bandit caught by a surveillance camera at the middle school last year.

Thanks for spending your week with us and come back on Monday for another week of Carolina Country Cruizin' with Matt and Dee!

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