August 28, 2007

First Up: American Idol's Ryan Seacrest has been tapped to host The Emmy Awards in September.  In a Related Story…His former co-host Brain Dunkleman will be hosting a Tupperware Party in Rockford, Illinois this Wednesday at 8:00 pm, CST.
Item 2:  Dateline--Malibu, California
A beached dolphin died en route to the hospital.  According to a spokesperson, he was doing okay until actor Nick Nolte, who lives close by, stopped and gave the animal mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.   Marine biologists are listing the official cause of death as "Accidental Overdose."
Item 3:  Star Jones has finally admitted to having gastric bypass surgery to help her lose 110 pounds.  Next, she plans to lose an additional 175 pounds through a procedure called divorce.
Item 4:  Question of The Week
If I walk out on my check at an IHOP, is that considered an international incident?
Item 5: Dateline-Switzerland
Green Peace commissioned a photo of hundreds of people posing nude on a melting glacier.  The group thinks that after seeing 300 naked men on a chunk of ice, people will undoubtedly think about shrinkage.
Item 6: Wild fires continue to burn out of control throughout Greece.  Experts are recommending baking soda.
And Finally:

The Bing Crosby Joke of The Week
A man, tired of drawing a welfare check tells the clerk he wants a job.  "It's your lucky day," says the clerk, "One just opened up for a chauffeur for a very rich man's nymphomaniac daughter.  You will escort her to Europe, take her shopping, and have sex with her at her at least twice a day.  Your salary will be $200,000 plus room, board and an expense account, and you'll get six weeks of paid vacation per year."  The man's jaw drops, and he asks, "Are you bullsh&%ing me?"  "Well," answers the welfare agent, "you started it."