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Buddy Sheffield, a comedy writer, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday alleging he came up with the idea for the teen television show “Hannah Montana” but was never compensated. He is suing for breach of contract, breach of confidence, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. 

Buddy says he presented an idea for a television series called “Rock and Roland” to the Disney Channel in 2001. The story was about a junior high school student who lived a secret double life as a rock star.  However, Disney passed on the idea.

The Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” is about high school student Miley Stewart, who lives a secret double life as a famous pop star.

What do you think? Original idea or stolen?

- You can’t shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.

- The age of consent is 16, but 12 if the girl is a virgin.

- It is legal to gather and consume road kill.

- It is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date.

- It’s illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.

You think you’re having a bad day….

It turns out that even though we get a bum rap sometimes, Americans give more money to charity than any other people in the world. 

Last year a record setting $295 billion dollars donated!  According to researchers at the University of Oregon, knowing your money is going to a good cause activates the same pleasure centers in the brain that food, shelter and social interaction does.   I guess the old phrase, it’s better to give than to receive is really true!

1887 - Thomas Edison received a patent for a device that produced moving picture, the Kinetoscope.

1969 - Rocky Marciano, former heavyweight boxing champ died in a plane crash.

1974 - “The Partridge Family” ended is run on ABC TV.

1997 - Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in a Paris tunnel.

2004 - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger telling the audience at the Republican National convention not to be “economic girly men.”

Researchers from Ohio State University College of Medicine found that women who lash out during an argument with their husbands showed an increased stress hormone level during the fight and for hours afterward, while the husbands did not show these stress signs.  These types are women are shown to have twice as much heart disease as women who stay calm during an arguement!

• No one seems to know why people blush.
• The number one cause of blindness in the United States is diabetes.
• The adult human heart weighs about ten ounces.
• In 1972, a group of scientists reported that you could cure the common cold by freezing the big toe.
• People who have a tough time handling the stress of money woes are twice as likely to develop severe gum disease.
• Between 25% to 33% of the population sneeze when they are exposed to light.
• Of the 206 bones in the average human adult’s body, 106 are in the hands and feet. (54 in the hands and 52 in the feet)
• Men have more blood than women. Men have 1.5 gallons for men versus 0.875 gallons for women.
• In 1977, a 13 year old child found a tooth growing out of his left foot.
• Your thumb is the same length as your nose.
• During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.

- It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory.

- Movies that show police officers being struck, beaten, or treated in an offensive manner are forbidden.

- If there are more than 5 Native Americans on your property you may shoot them.

1862 - Confederate troops defeated Union troops at the Battle of Bull Run.

1967 - The U.S Senate confirmed the first black justice of the Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall.

1976 - Tom Brokaw became the anchor for the “Today” show on NBC.

1993 - The “Late Show with David Letterman” aired on CBS.

1997 - The U.S learned that Princess Diana had died in a car crash in Paris.

What is smexting? Sending text messages on a cigarette break.   Try to use this in a sentence today…if you can!

- It is a capital offense to inadvertently kill someone while attempting suicide.

- It is perfectly legal to beat your wife on the court house steps on Sundays.

- It is illegal to sell any alcoholic beverages on Sunday, unless you own a private club.

- Horses may not be kept in bathtubs.

- By law, if a man promises to marry an unmarried woman, the marriage must take place.

If you’ve ever taken a cruise you know there is so much to do, but did you ever think that there are 158 different jobs on the ship.  From a Captain, fireman, hairdresser, to a photographer.  You dont realize how many people it takes to keep the ship running.   

The cruise staff department is responsible for all of the activities and entertainment on board and ashore.  Entertainers such as singers, dancers, and musicians are needed on ships along with shore excursion leaders, dive masters, and lecturers.  Also included, Social Hostess, DJ, Fitness Instructor, Trainer, Youth Activities Coordinator, Youth Counsellor, Scuba Diving, Water Sports Instructor, and Golf Instructor.

 Salons and spas on board most of the luxury cruise ships offer passengers full service treatments ranging from aroma and aqua-spas, body wraps and mud baths, to facials, massages and hair do’s.   Available positions are hair stylist, beauty therapist, cosmetologist, nail technician,  physiotherapist, massage therapist, and aerobic & fitness instructor. The salons are equipped with the latest in beauty technology.

The Casino department consists of the following cruise ship positions: casino manager, casino dealer, cashier and slot technician. In compliance with international custom laws, the casino is only allowed to open while in international waters; usually three miles out to sea. Subsequently the staff only work while at sea and have port days off.

All departments unrelated to navigation engine and entertainment, fall under the hotel division. This includes all concessionaires, housekeeping, food and beverage and pursers.   Jobs in the hotel department on a cruise ship are very similar to jobs you will find in a five-star hotel or resort.

Of course these are just a few of the many jobs available.  The highest paying, Captain.  Averaging around $150,000 per year. 

Jobs on a luxury cruise ship can offer numerous rewards.  You not only earn, but save a substantial amount of money.  All your expenses are taken care of by the cruise line.  Food, accommodation, medical care, airline ticket to the port of embarkation and back home.   Your family will love it too since you can get them discounted trips.

Studies show that by simply looking at the color red, you can increase your energy level.  Need a pick me up in the mornings?  Try wearing a red dress, shirt or tie!