Jun 13 2008
NBC political journalist and author Tim Russert died of a heart attack June 13th, 2008. Born May 7, 1950 in Buffalo, New York he was the host of NBC’s Meet the Press for 16 years, and was a correspondent for many top-rated NBC television shows including “The Today Show.” He was only 58 years old at the time of his death.
Jun 09 2008
McDonald’s restaurants has made the decision to discontinue serving fresh tomatoes due to the risks posed by the recent salmonella outbreak across the United States. People in 16 states have become sick after eating uncooked tomatoes which contained salmonella, 23 were hospitalized.
Even here in Canada McDonald’s has stopped using uncooked tomatoes and has posted written notifications to let customers know of the change.
The FDA is advising those living in the United States to limit their tomato consumption until more information is known on this particular outbreak. You can visit the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention website for tips on how to reduce the risk of contracting salmonella and for important information regarding current tomato recalls.
Jun 07 2008
Lynda Carter is making headlines this week after she made a gruesome discovery. While she was rowing on the Potomac River in Washington she found the body of a woman , later identified as Helen Johnstone, floating face down.
Carter immediately flagged down nearby boaters who then called paramedics, but they could not revive the woman. Investigators are trying to figure out just how Helen Johnstone ended up in the river.
Lynda Carter, 56, is an actress and singer, famous for her lead role as Wonder Woman in the hit television series. Her latest big career move was in 2005 when she played the role of “Mama Morton” in West End London’s Chicago production which eventually let to a cabaret act tour.
Jun 03 2008
Trista and Ryan Sutter made headlines after appearing on the popular reality show “The Bachelorette.” During the show the world watched as Trista searched for love and eventually found it, choosing Ryan to spend the rest of her life with.
The romance captured so much attention that at during the height of their popularity Trista and Ryan’s televised wedding ceremony was watched by over 26 million viewers. The couple had their first child, Maxwell Alston Sutter, last summer.
Martha Stewart is now considering teaming up with the Sutter’s to create a home improvement show, but no official announcements have been made.
