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Hero Pilot Inks Book Deal and Oprah and Ellen Cover Girls

If you ever wondered what it took to become a hero pilot, you’re about to find out. Chesley B. Sullenberger, the man responsible for safely splash-landing a crippled US Airways plane in New York’s Hudson River two months ago, has just inked a deal to tell his life story. The veteran pilot, whose flying expertise helped save the lives of 155 people aboard the doomed US Airways flight, has agreed to allow William Morrow to publish the first of two books about his boyhood, his military service and, of course, his “Miracle on the Hudson” experiences. In a statement to … Continue reading →

Beautiful Big Girls

She’s throwing down the gauntlet; challenging Hollywood to redefine what makes a woman beautiful. You have to love Queen Latifah’s brazen style of bucking the traditional Tinsel town trend. The cover girl recently let loose during an interview that asked stars to reveal their meaning of true beauty. “Beauty is not just a white girl. It’s so many different flavors and shades,” the 37-year-old rapper-actress told reporters. According to Latifah, in Hollywood the meter for beauty “has been a slim white girl.” But, the actress says it appears the tide may be changing-—a little. “(In Hollywood) we’ve definitely gotten better … Continue reading →

Disney & Drew Will Make a Run for the “Border”

It looks like Drew Barrymore is teaming up with Disney to make a run for the “Border” in a live-action feature (think Charlotte’s Web and Racing Stripes). The film, South of the Border follows the journey of a Beverly Hills Chihuahua who gets lost in Mexico during a vacation with her owner. Barrymore will be lending her voice talents to the pampered Chihuahua (named Chloe) who needs help to figure out how to get from Mexico back to her digs in Beverly Hills. Joining Barrymore on the project are: Andy Garcia Salma Hayek George Lopez Cheech Martin Paul Rodriguez Edward … Continue reading →

Drew The Cover Girl

I wonder if I’m the only one who is surprised with the celebrities CoverGirl cosmetics chooses to be their newest faces? Surprised–in a good way. For example, Queen Latifah, Molly Sims and R&B star Rihanna were all recently named as CoverGirl spokes models. Now a former wild child (of sorts) is joining the cosmetics sorority. CoverGirl just announced that actress Drew Barrymore is joining the ranks of Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter, Christie Brinkley, and Tyra Banks to become the newest radiant face of the popular cosmetics company. According to the company, the 32-year-old actress just wrapped up the CoverGirl spots … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week In Review January 30-February 5, 2007

Insurance Term Of The Week: Personal Injury Protection, PIP It has been an interesting and educational few weeks for this Insurance Blog writer! There is nothing better than real-life experience to teach a person a thing or two! Dealing with our Employer Provided Group Health Insurance company has been a real eye-opener for me. Tuesday, January 30 Primary and Secondary Health Insurance Coverage, Because our youngest children are biological special needs siblings, adopted from foster care they have State Medical benefits as well as coverage under our employer provided group health. We also had, primary and secondary health insurance for … Continue reading →

New Celebrity Moms

The stork has visited Hollywood again. Actress Drew Barrymore has made a remarkable recovery from a troubled child actress with a drug and drinking problem to a beautiful, successful adult actress who recently married and gave birth to her first child. Barrymore married her third husband (first husband Jeremy Thomas lasted less than two months and second husband Tom Green lasted a little over a year) Will Kopelman in June 2012. Although Barrymore was obviously with child, the couple didn’t announce her pregnancy. They simply went on with their wedding and lives until she gave birth to a daughter named … Continue reading →

Doctors Have Different Opinions About the Mystery Illness

Teens in a small town in Texas have been stricken with a mysterious illness. Symptoms include uncontrollable tics, both physical and verbal. What is causing this disease? The answer to that question depends on which doctor you ask. A growing group of teenagers who live in LeRoy, New York, have been stricken with a mysterious illness. The teens, (who are mostly girls), were all in good health until they suddenly started experiencing uncontrollable body movements, tic, and verbal outbursts (that are similar to what one would see in a person who has Tourette syndrome). The teens attended LeRoy Junior-Senior High … Continue reading →

“Toy Story” and “E.T.” Ready to Return to the Big Screen

Woody and Buzz Lightyear are back… and they have issues. Naturally. Why else would there be a “Toy Story 3?” The popular playthings with attitude are reportedly coping with abandonment issues in the new “Toy Story” sequel. While the new flick isn’t set to debut in theaters until next year, insiders are dropping hints about what the gang will be facing in the third installment. According to John Lasseter, director of the first two “Toy Story” movies and chief creative officer for Pixar and Disney animation, Woody and Buzz learn what happens when a child loses interest in his former … Continue reading →

Reflections on a Weekend

From Left to Right: Beth Terrell, Chester Campbell, J.B. Thompson, me, Bente Gallagher How was your weekend? Did you and your spouse do anything interesting? Was it the same old routine? Or did you spend a nice, simple weekend together? Wayne and I had sort of had a combo weekend. One the one hand it was sort of just nice and simple. But there was some excitement too. Southern Festival of Books This past weekend was the Southern Festival of Books, which is put on by Humanities Tennessee. It draws over 200 authors from around the U.S. who participate in … Continue reading →

Familiar Faces in Unfamiliar Places

In a move that she herself considers “highly unusual,” TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is joining the ranks of supermodel Christie Brinkley, actress Drew Barrymore and singer Rihanna as the face of CoverGirl cosmetics. Not only is the 50-year-old comedian following in the footsteps of the aforementioned beauties she is also getting paid a sizeable chunk of cash for doing so. The popular cosmetic company is reportedly paying DeGeneres a cool million to promote the brand. Super gorgeous Brinkley–the original face of CoverGirl cosmetics–promoted the company for more than 20 years and at 54 years old was recently rehired … Continue reading →