RIP...Shirley Temple.
The curly haired cutie, and one of the biggest Movie Stars of the 1930's, who danced, sang and smiled her way into America's hearts during the Depression, passed away last night at the age of 85. Her family says she died of natural causes.
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NBC Olympic Anchor Bob Costas' eye infection is getting worse... It's moved into both eyes and many say it's disconcerting to watch him, and adds to the "weirdness" of the Sochi games.
- Doctors say it's simply a case of "Pink Eye" or as anti-Russians call it, "Communist Pinko-Eye".
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Meanwhile, Russian security forces continue searching for female suicide bombers that may have made their way into Sochi.
- The women didn't plan on killing themselves until they got a look at their hotel rooms.
- Experts warn they may have "gone underground"...which is pretty easy to do in Sochi with all the missing manhole covers.
- Vladimir Putin has taken a hard stance on the suicide bombers saying "If anyone's going to kill people during the Olympics it's gonna be me!"
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Canadian McDonalds released a video showing how Chicken McNuggets are made.
- Not surprising to anyone who's ever eaten a McNugget, the film opens with the disclaimer: "No Chickens were harmed, hurt or even on the set during the making of this movie".
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University of Missouri football star Michael Sam says he's gay and he's proud. And NFL insiders say if he's drafted by a pro team, he could made an extra seven figures a year in endorsements from Gay friendly products and companies.
- So look for Sam to be the new spokesman for "Manwich", "Gay's Potato Chips", and "Bud Extra Lite".
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Congress asked the Washington Redskins to change their name to something more respectful of Indian traditions.
- Most fans say it's a bunch of Sitting Bull S---.
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Have a great day...and I hope to see you tonight at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak for "Comedy For a Cause" - a special show with proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club. Tickets are $25 - dinner included! Tonight's headliner is Taylor Mason - and my daughter Jackie will try her hand at stand up for the first time! Doors open at 6:30pm. Showtime: 7:30pm. For reservations, call 248-542-9900!
-Dick