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Model Jenn Sterger Removes Breast Implants

Jenn Sterger

Jenn Sterger blogs: “In an effort to reinvent myself, in a cut throat industry that was becoming more and more competitive the deeper I swam, I made the decision to go against the grain and remove my implants. For reasons I explain in the upcoming December 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, it was a difficult, yet necessary decision. And true to form, life handed me several curve balls along the way.” Link


Maclaren Strollers Recalled After Cutting Off Kid’s Fingers

maclaren stroller

“Major stroller maker Maclaren is set to recall 1 million strollers on Tuesday based on concerns kids can get their fingertips cut off in a carriage hinge, a source confirmed to the Daily News.

All Maclaren strollers sold since 1999 are included in the recall, according to a source briefed on the recall.” Link


Bikinis Still Taboo In Bollywood

Priya Rai Bikini

“Somehow the water and beachwear has been equated with wanton sexuality in Indian cinema. ‘I wore a bikini six years ago and even now it comes up in interviews, says actor Neha Dhupia. Says fashion photographer Dabboo Ratnani, ‘Our films are made for the masses while fashion shows are for a limited audience. So models can wear a bikini and walk down the ramp, but when actors wear them, it is a novelty.’” Link


Assistant Says Lindsay Lohan Near Suicide

Lindsay Lohan

“New tapes of an emotional phone conversation between Lindsay Lohan’s assistant Jenni Muro and Michael Lohan(leaked to RadarOnline.com), reveal Muro’s fears that Lindsay will kill herself. 

In a taped phone call, obtained by the Web site, Jenni tells Michael, ‘I am trying to save your daughter’s life every day.’” Link


Buffalo Bills Might Sign Michael Vick

“Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, who has served as an adviser to Michael Vick, said Sunday night on NBC that the quarterback perhaps could end up with the Buffalo Bills next season.

The Philadelphia Eagles, Vick’s current team, have a $5.2 million option for next season in Vick’s contract.” Link


Iran Charges 3 American Hikers With Espionage

Iran flag

“A senior Iranian prosecutor accused three Americans detained on the border with Iraq of espionage on Monday, the first signal that Tehran intends to put them on trial. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called for the release of the three.” Link


Dylan Ryder’s Pillow Pal

Dylan Ryder

Dylan Ryder holds her pillow close.


Greg Van Voorhis: NY Teacher Suspended For Giving Students Masturbation Story

“A beloved city schoolteacher has been suspended by the Department of Education after giving his 11th-grade students a copy of a graphic short story about masturbation written by ‘Fight Club’ author Chuck Palahniuk. Greg Van Voorhis, 30, handed out copies of Palahniuk’s ‘Guts’ late last month to about 100 students studying for the English Regents exam at The Bronx School of Law and Finance in Marble Hill. The story — written for Playboy magazine — discusses a teenage boy’s use of a carrot in a sex act on himself and autoerotic asphyxiation.” Link


Comedian Katt Williams Arrested For Burglary

Katt Williams Mugshot

“Katt Williams was arrested early Monday morning in Georgia and is being held on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing.” Link


Kansas City Chiefs Cut Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

“‘The Kansas City Chiefs released RB Larry Johnson on Monday.  In 75 games (55 starts) with Kansas City, Johnson rushed 1,375 times for 5,996 yards (4.4 avg.) with 55 touchdowns.  He also registered 151 receptions for 1,369 yards (9.1 avg.) with six TDs.  He concluded his Chiefs career with 30 100-yard rushing games and also added two 100-yard receiving games.” Link


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