15 Stories ... 1/8/2009

Here we go ... time for 15 stories ...

1: Suze Orman, one of the smartest finanical women in the world appeared on Oprah today. She is giving her '2009 Action Plan' booklet free off the website of Oprah website. A must read, considering the state of our economy.

2: Let's face it: We all will die one day. None of us likes reporting on it either. However, the people at cinemablend.com complied and made a list of the '100 People Most Likely to Die in 2009'. You will not be surprised with some people on the list, some you will. Digest the list, quite a read.

3: The Washington Nationals MLB stadium in Washington DC opened a year ago. And since then, the final cost of the ballpark was revealed. Looks like it was over $60 million over budget. Story from ESPN.com.

4: Looks like as I reported earlier and being brought up yet again, looks like there is serious talk about the DTV transition being delayed due to the converter coupon program having hiccups and problems. Story from KMSP-TV Minneapolis, MN.

5: Back to the sports theme with this story. Here is a preview article on the Giants-Eagles game. Go Giants! Details from Yahoo! News.

6: The mayors of Pittsburgh and San Diego both made symbolic wagers on the game between the two cities this weekend. Story and details of the wager from The Patriot-News - Harrisburg, PA.

7: We have heard from almost every industry saying they want some type of bailout. To me, a bailout is just that, free money. Some industries however, may deserve it. Like the banks and credit companies. However, does the adult entertainment industry deserve it? I think not. However, Larry Flint of Hustler don't. He wants congress to give them $5 billion dollars. Details from WITN-TV Washington, NC.

8: A memorial service was held for John Travolta's son, Jett in central Florida after his untimely death, in the Bahamas. In attendance was Tom Cruise, and he spoke about the passing of Jett. Story from KABC-TV Los Angeles, CA.

9: A House panel in Illinois has approved advancement and beginning of the impeachment of it's Governor. Details from WIFR-TV Freeport, IL.

10: Only 12 days remain until the national nightbmare we have all experienced is over. Change is coming to America. Over the past 8 years, Bush & Co., used fear to scare us. So, why not one more scare tacit. Well, Dick Cheney says North Korea helped Syria build a nuclear power plant. Of course in Dick's world, it's for evil. Crazyness from WKOW-TV Madison, WI.

11: Another classic arrogant article about Dick Cheney. This one is about the ecnomic mess. He said that no one could have seen this economic depression coming? Really? While America was getting poorer, your pockets were getting heavier. Give me a break. Details from WWSB-TV Sarasota, FL.

12: The United States Coast Guard is investagating why there has been 10 fake distress calls since December. Interesting story from WTEV-TV Jacksonville, FL.

13: The economy is taking a hit on everybody. Some think that even though Americans may be spending less, even on food, that stress over this might make us put on pounds. Details from Yahoo! News.

14: A new disturbing twist has occured in reguards to one of America's most notorious crime familes. First, you heard of swimming with the fishes right??? Well, just wait until you hear about this way they take care of business. Story from WCBS-TV New York, NY.

15: And finally this evening, UPS is raising rates. Details from WTVY-TV Dothan, AL.

Have a great day on Friday.

-- Matt