Archive for February, 2008

A big kudos to legendary Dallas-based retailer Neiman-Marcus for standing up to HSBC Bank.

HSBC is demanding that Neiman’s agrees to having the interest rates on their credit cards raised and Neiman’s is declining to do so. Now, HSBC is threatening to cancel the 200,000+ Neiman’s cards in use which could force the company to loose more than $500 million dollars.

This could be very costly for Neiman’s and while we don’t know how it will play out, we congratulate them for making a stand to do the right thing and not willingly agree to have their interest rates raised.

The inner circle around Jessica & Tony seem to think they are a couple made in heaven - even Romo’s ex-girlfriend, Sophia Bush has given the coupling her blessing.

US Magazine is quoting various sources as saying things are heating up between the two.

Could wedding bells soon be chiming?

This has got to be one of the most boring presidential elections ever. If only Scooby Doo would run and then we would have an option.

That guy that’s running against Hillary for the Democratic nomination is in Dallas today.

Hopefully for those that are attending the rally at 12p today at Reunion Arena will be treated to the guy having original thoughts rather than plagiarizing someone else’s speech…again.

Don’t worry if you are actually voting for this guy….I’m an equal opportunity offender when it comes to politicians.

Hometown girl Erykah Badu has been named as the “face” of designer Tom Ford’s new fragrance which is still unnamed.

Somehow, we doubt the politically outspoken Badu will be doing a photo campaign like some of Ford’s previous ones….

After more than 40 years, new documents are beginning to see the light of day in the President John F. Kennedy assassination.

Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins said that the documents were brought to his attention soon after taking office last year. He also stated that every DA since Henry Wade (of Roe v. Wade fame) has known of the documents and chosen to keep quiet about them.

Watkins said that after discussions with his staff, they felt the citizens of Dallas County deserved to know about the documents and make their own decisions - if nothing else, some of the content is bound to fan the conspiracy flames.

The DA’s office is in talks with the Sixth Floor Museum about the future of the items.

Amongst brass knuckles, gun holsters and a $1 million dollar movie contract for Henry Wade, there is a transcript that supposedly documents a conversation between Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby and alleged assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. An excerpt is below:

Oswald: You said the boys in Chicago want to get rid of the Attorney General.

Ruby: Yes, but it can’t be done … it would get the Feds into everything.

Oswald: There is a way to get rid of him without killing him.

Ruby: How’s that?

Oswald: I can shoot his brother.

Ruby: You mean the President?

Oswald: Yes, the President.

Ruby: But that wouldn’t be patriotic.

Oswald: What’s the difference between shooting the Governor and in shooting the President?

Ruby: It would get the FBI into it.

Oswald: I can still do it, all I need is my rifle and a tall building; but it will take time, maybe six months to find the right place; but I’ll have to have some money to live on while I do the planning.”

Get ready for a close up because the casting team for “The Biggest Loser” is coming to Dallas. The Biggest Loser is scouting new talent for Season 6 with an “Open Casting Call” on February 16th from 10am-6pm.

UPTOWN BAR & GRILL
2523 MCKINNEY AVE
DALLAS, TX 75201
www.uptownbarandgrill.com

Looking for outgoing and charismatic teams of two, who want to compete together. Teams of two include: twins, family members, mother/daughter or son, father/daughter or son, husband/wife, siblings, grandparents, cousins, engaged couples, dating couples, co-workers, best friends, former teammates and/or athletes, retirees, college students and other team combinations.

“The Biggest Loser,” that airs on NBC, challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The unscripted and life-altering one-hour reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real-life temptations, while being provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources in an effort to help them transform their bodies, health — and ultimately — their lives.

“The Biggest Loser” provides contestants with challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations until the final contestant remains to claim the title of “the biggest loser.” Each team works out under the supervision of professional trainers.

*While the casting crew will do their best to see everyone, they can only guarantee the first 500 people in line will be seen. Please do not line up more than 3 hours before the start time.

FOR VIP CONSIDERATION:
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NAMES/RECENT PHOTOS/CONTACT INFO/BIOS TO HOLLANDSTRIPLINCASTING@YAHOO.COM

If you are unable to make the open call, go to nbc.com/casting to learn how to apply.
*MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO APPLY AND A LEGAL U.S. CITIZEN

Were you a witness to JFK’s assassination on November 22, 1963?

Would you like to be part of a 1-hour nationally televised special to help re-establish the facts and deliver a fresh perspective on the remaining questions on JFK’s assassination?

Participants must be open to being filmed and working with a team of world renowned unorthodox investigators in an effort to solve this case.

Please email contact information and a description of your experience to JFKwitness@yahoo.com.