SILLY VIDEO'S OF THE DAY

PRESIDENT OBAMA threw out the first pitch at last night's All-Star Game, but the cameraman didn't show the catcher, so no one knew how well he really did. Later in the game, they showed a better angle of it. You can see it in this video about Obama's day at the All-Star Game. (--The good angle of Obama's pitch is at :53.)http://www.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5572949(Search Terms: Obama first pitch All-Star Game better angle video)

-Just after 9/11, PRESIDENT BUSH threw out the first pitch at the World Series, and it was right down the middle. (--He throws the ball at :48.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=631knZM9Uiw

(Search Terms: President Bush first pitch after 9/11 video)

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This commercial for Russia's Lingway Language Centre features four elderly Russian women singing the wrong words to the BRITNEY SPEARS song, "Baby One More Time".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBbb1_oHQRY(Search Terms: Lingway Language Center commercial Britney Spears video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBbb1_oHQRY(Search Terms: Lingway Language Center commercial Britney Spears video)

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? GOOD!

A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN TEXAS COLLECTED MORE THAN $100,000 IN TWO YEARS BY FINING KIDS CAUGHT USING CELL PHONES:

Two years ago, the Klein Independent School District in Klein, Texas started confiscating cell phones from students caught using them in school, and fining the kids $15 if they wanted them back.

In that time, the district has collected a grand total of . . . get this . . . $100,948. (!!!) --If you do the math, it means the school district has confiscated more than 6,700 cell phones. (ABC News)

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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE TERM "TWINTERN"???

Don't you just love it when multinational corporations try to be cool by hiring young people to help them piggyback on cultural trends? Of course you do. It's so LAME, there's just no way you couldn't get at least SOME enjoyment out of it.

Anyway, the reason I bring it up is because last month, 22-year-old Alexa Robinson became Pizza Hut's first "twintern", which means she's an intern who was hired specifically to manage the company's TWITTER FEED. (--Get it? "Twintern"? Isn't that COOL???)

Alexa says she tries to post at least TEN Tweets a day. But that begs the question: What sort of gems has Alexa posted so far?

-- Quote: "Have you tried our new Tuscani Pasta Pairs? Two of our delicious pastas and breadsticks starting at $13.99!?"

-- Quote: "Currently the Stuffed Pizza Rolls are only available with pepperoni. I'll keep you posted if anything changes."

--Quote: "What are you listening to? My ears are craving some tunes to shake off this case of the Mondays after the [4th of July] holiday!" (MSNBC)

TINY CHAMP

THE WORLD'S SMALLEST DOG IS JUST OVER THREE INCHES TALL:

According to Guinness World Records, the smallest dog in the world is a long-haired Chihuahua in Kentucky named Boo Boo who's only FOUR INCHES tall. But there's a Maltese in New Zealand named Scooter who's even smaller.

Get this . . . Scooter is just over THREE INCHES tall, less than EIGHT INCHES from nose to tail, and he weighs less than ONE POUND. (New Zealand Herald News)

(--Check out photos of Boo Boo and Scooter here . . .)

Scooter, a Maltese who's actually smaller than Boo Boo,at around three inches tall, and less than one pound.

TIPO?

ONE IN FIVE BOSSES WON'T CONSIDER A JOB APPLICANT IF THERE'S A TYPO ON THEIR RESUME:

In this market, jobs openings are few and far between, which is why you don't want to make a stupid, preventable mistake that could kill your shot at getting a job.

Here's what I'm talking about . . .

According to a recent survey, 19% of executives say they'll still consider hiring a job applicant even if there are FOUR or more typos on their resume or cover letter.

But 28% of bosses say TWO typos will kill an applicant's chances of getting a job. And more than ONE in FIVE bosses say they refuse to consider a job applicant if there's even a SINGLE typo in their resume or cover letter.

In other words, if there are just two typos on your resume, your chances of landing a job are automatically cut in HALF.

(--Seriously, you need to start proofreading your resumes. And don't just count on spell-check, either. Why? Because what happens if you accidentally type "derail" instead of "detail"? Yeah, spell-check won't catch that one!!) (Yahoo News)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (7-15-09)

GO AHEAD. I DARE YOU!

Would you like to DARE the JONAS BROTHERS to do something OUTRAGEOUS??? Me neither . . . but your teenage daughters might. And they'll have their chance when the Jonases host this year's "Teen Choice Awards".

During the show . . . (--which airs on Fox on August 10th) . . . the Jonas Brothers will be performing various "dares" from their fans. To submit one, you have to record a video of yourself pitching the dare, and upload it on MySpace at this address . . .http://www.myspace.com/teenchoiceawards
(--Obviously, the "wild and crazy" dares have to be child- and family-friendly. So, this isn't quite the "Truth Or Dare" that we all remember from the unsupervised basements of our youth.)

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DEBBIE ROWE HAS *NOT* ACCEPTED A $4 MILLION PAYOUT FROM THE JACKSONS:

The "New York Post" printed a front-page story yesterday, claiming that DEBBIE ROWE had agreed to sign away her parental rights to MICHAEL JACKSON'S two eldest children . . . in exchange for a $4 million payout. --But Debbie's lawyer, Eric George, says this is COMPLETELY FALSE. And he wants a retraction from the "Post". He says Debbie will NOT take any more money from the Jacksons. He wrote a letter to the "Post" denying their claims point-by-point.

He said, quote, "There has been no agreement reached between Ms. Rowe and the Jacksons." --"Ms. Rowe has not and will not give up her parental rights." "No determination has been reached regarding custody or visitation."

"Ms. Rowe has not accepted . . . and will not accept . . . any additional financial consideration beyond the spousal support she and Michael Jackson personally agreed to several years ago." (--You can read the attorney's letter for yourself here . . .)http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/14/rowes-lawyer-debbie-doesnt-want-mjs-money/

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DR. ARNOLD KLEIN WAS SUBPOENAED BY THE CORONER'S OFFICE:

Investigators for the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office served MICHAEL JACKSON'S former dermatologist, DR. ARNOLD KLEIN, with a subpoena yesterday. --They were seeking his medical records on Michael . . . which he was allegedly dragging his feet on handing over to them.

The investigator who showed up at Klein's office just before noon yesterday said that's NOT the case, though. He told reporters, quote, "We are continuing with our investigation. Dr. Klein is cooperating with it.

"There's been rumors that Dr. Klein is not cooperating, but that's not true." --He added, quote, "We are not investigating the doctors, we are investigating Mr. Michael Jackson's death."

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DID TONY ROMO DUMP JESSICA SIMPSON BECAUSE HE FOUND MESSAGES FROM JOHN MAYER ON HER PHONE???

The JESSICA SIMPSON / TONY ROMO breakup seemed like it came out of nowhere. And maybe it did. RadarOnline.com says that Tony walked out on Jessica last Thursday after finding messages on her phone from her ex-boyfriend, JOHN MAYER.

Romo had just flown into L.A. that day to be with Jessica. And everything was going great . . . until he saw those messages.

A so-called "source" says, quote, "They were hanging out and he picked up her phone and she got defensive about it. Tony found messages from John and went ballistic. He dumped her right then. He walked out and that was it."

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MILEY CYRUS HAS A CRUSH ON ZAC EFRON:

It's time to play "Who Does MILEY CYRUS Have a Crush On Today?" And it just so happens that today it's . . . ZAC EFRON.

On her Twitter page yesterday, Miley said, quote, "Me and mom are seriously sitting here staring at Zac Efron on Google images. Girls I totally get it! He is gorgeous!" That is all.

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CELEB MAKEOVER'S

Here's a photo gallery of celebrities who've allegedly had facelifts. Most of them are obvious, but there are a few surprises in there . . http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/stars_with_pull

GET OUT & ENJOY THE SUNSHINE!!

***EIGHT REASONS TO GET SOME SUN***

The sun gets a lot of bad press, but that DOESN'T mean you should stick to the shade this summer. Here are ten reasons getting a little sun is GOOD for your health . . .

#1.) VITAMIN D. When your skin's exposed to sunlight, it produces Vitamin D, which is important for your bones. And vitamin D deficiencies are linked to seasonal affective disorder . . . a.k.a. "the winter blues" . . . and even premature cancer.

#2.) ENDORPHINS. They're like natural anti-depressants, and your body doesn't make enough unless you get enough sunshine. So, get a little sun and you might feel a little happier.

#3.) IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR HEART. Sunshine dilates the blood vessels in your skin, which helps circulation, lowers your blood pressure, and helps transport nutrients and oxygen to your cells.

#4.) IT CAN HELP YOU DETOX. Your liver filters waste from your body. And being out in the sun helps INCREASE liver function. Plus, since sunshine increases circulation, your body can more efficiently eliminate that waste.

#5.) IT CAN BE GOOD YOUR SKIN. If you get TOO MUCH sun, it increases your risk of skin cancer. But sunshine CAN help heal things like eczema, skin ulcers, fungal infections, and acne.

#6.) IT CAN KEEP YOU FROM GETTING SICK. Being out in the sun makes your body produce more red and white blood cells. And having more blood cells will give you a stronger immune system.

#7.) IT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT. Sunshine boosts your metabolism, and it raises your body temperature so you burn more calories. It also keeps your blood sugar level steady, so you won't feel like eating as often.

#8.) IT CAN HELP YOU SLEEP. If you've ever taken a MELATONIN supplement, you know it can make you feel tired quickly. Sunshine helps your body produce melatonin naturally. (Yahoo.com)

SILLY VIDEO'S OF THE DAY

***SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY***

- While PRESIDENT OBAMA was giving a speech on the economy yesterday, one of his teleprompter screens fell over and smashed on the floor.

(--You can hear the screen smash 14 seconds in.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb68qrypds (Search Terms: Obama teleprompter falls apart during speech video)

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BELLY FLOP!!

- On Saturday, 10,000 people attended the 2009 Redneck Games in East Dublin, Georgia. Here's footage of one event, called the Mud Pit Belly Flop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNimZEQpWR0
(Search Terms: 2009 Redneck Games mud pit belly flop video)

BORN FREE

THERE'S A NEW SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE FOR NUDISTS:

Personally, I love Facebook. In fact, my only complaint with the website is that there just isn't enough NUDITY. (KIDDING)

If you feel that way, you might want to check out a brand new social networking site called "Skinbook", which is just like Facebook . . . only for NUDISTS. (Metro)

So you know, the operators of Skinbook say they've already gotten more than 25,000 applications to join the site, but they've only accepted 6,000. The others were rejected because the applicants were, presumably, porno-seeking pervs. The nerve!!!

Anyway, you can sign up for a Skinbook account here . . . http://skinbook.ning.com/

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (7-14-09)

KISS IS READY FOR A NEW BEGINNING

Enjoying Their Latest Studio Experience KISS' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley say they're really enjoying working on the group's upcoming CD.

Stanley explains that when they've recorded previous albums band members haven't always been able to connect with one another like they do in concert. He notes that with the new project, the group dynamics have been solid.

Simmons adds that it's a big switch from the past, when band members wouldn't show up to sessions. The bassist calls it "a different time," explaining, quote, "You've got four guys who are happy to be in the band and consider it an honor and a privilege, not a birth right, who are having the time of their lives."

The still untitled new KISS CD is expected to arrive later this year. It will be the band's first studio effort in more than ten years.

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THE RESULTS OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S AUTOPSY COULD BE REVEALED SOON:

RadarOnline.com says that MICHAEL JACKSON'S autopsy results could be revealed as early as this Friday. --Ed Winter, an investigator for the Coroner's Office, says, "Some of the test results are in for Michael Jackson, not all of them. We don't release a partial list of results, we wait until all of the results are in and then make it public.

-"We are going to try and give the media one day notice about the announcement. I can't comment on if the brain of Michael Jackson has been returned to the family, nor any other elements of the investigation." If not Friday, Winter said an announcement will most likely be made early next week.

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HAVE KATHERINE JACKSON AND DEBBIE ROWE AGREED TO EXCLUDE JOE JACKSON FROM THE CUSTODY OF MICHAEL'S KIDS???

We heard the rumor that DEBBIE ROWE'S main concern as far as the welfare of "her" kids was that MICHAEL JACKSON'S father, JOE JACKSON, be EXCLUDED from custody. And supposedly, yesterday's custody hearing was postponed until next Monday because Debbie and Michael's mother, KATHERINE JACKSON, were working on a deal that would do just that.

Well, the "New York Post" claims that Debbie and Katherine have come to an agreement. --It stipulates that Debbie will NOT seek custody of Michael's two eldest children . . . the ones that once resided in her womb . . . and in exchange, Joe . . . who allegedly abused Michael mentally and physically as a child . . . will have no hand in raising them.

A so-called "source" says, quote, "The last thing she wanted was for those kids to be looked after by Joe and go through what Michael went through. --"When [Rowe and Jackson] were [married], Michael poured out his heart about how much he loathed Joe for what he had done." (--Katherine and Joe are still married, but not happily. In fact, they haven't lived together for several years.)

The agreement also . . . (--again, SUPPOSEDLY) . . . continues a bizarre little tradition that goes back to when the kids were first born. --Namely, that Debbie is never to be identified to the kids as their mother. As far as the kids have always been concerned, Debbie is a FAMILY FRIEND, and is referred to in their presence as "Miss Debbie".

But Debbie DOES get monthly, SUPERVISED visits with the two kids that are hers: 12-year-old Prince Michael and 11-year-old Paris.

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THE MAYOR OF LOS ANGELES THINKS THE CITY *SHOULD* PAY FOR MICHAEL JACKSON'S MEMORIAL:

Something tells me this is NOT going to be a popular position: Los Angeles Mayor ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA is UPSET that his staff set up a website seeking donations for MICHAEL JACKSON'S memorial service. -In fact, he believes that the city SHOULD foot the entire bill . . . which comes to about $1.4 million.

He said, quote, "This is a world-class city, and we provide fire and police protection, period. The idea that we would charge the family for a funeral is nonsensical." --Villaraigosa . . . who was on vacation in South Africa during the memorial . . . says he will NOT ask the public, or AEG Live, to pay ANYTHING.

Villaraigosa made the city stop accepting donations on Friday afternoon. Up to that point, they had already received about $35,000. There's no word if or how those people will get their money back. AEG Live, which owns the Staples Center, picked up the tab for everything that went on INSIDE the arena. The Jackson Family also contributed.

Speaking of AEG, they're going ahead with their idea for some kind of memorial concert . . . but they still aren't sharing any details. --All we know at this point is that they want to recreate Michael's final stage show, "This Is It!", as faithfully as they can . . . without him, obviously. --They're hoping to do it at the O2 arena in London . . . where the show was supposed to begin a 50-date run YESTERDAY. --About 600 Michael fans actually showed up at the O2 last night for a mini-tribute. Fans brought candles and flowers, and some danced as images of Michael were shown on a big screen.

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A MAN IS SUING ABC, BECAUSE HE SAYS *HE* CREATED "LOST" . . . OVER 30 YEARS AGO:

A 79-year-old man named ANTHONY SPINNER . . . (--a retired, smalltime writer and TV producer) . . . claims HE created "Lost" . . . over 30 YEARS AGO. Spinner says he came up with the idea back in 1977 . . . when he was hired to write a TV pilot. He says he produced a 121-page script, called "Lost", for ABC. However, ABC decided to pass on the show. (--In fact, he says they rejected it THREE times . . . in 1977, 1991 and 1994.)

Anyway, he claims the current series, "Lost", is a total rip-off of his idea . . . so last week, he filed a lawsuit against ABC and Touchstone Television. There's no word how much he's suing for . . . but he wants a cut of the show's profits and royalties.

(--If you're curious, you can find a complete list of all the alleged similarities between Spinner's old "Lost" script and the current show, in this PDF file . . .) http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_documents/0713_lost.pdf

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STEVEN TYLER *DID* HURT HIS LEG:

The mysterious "artist injury" in AEROSMITH has finally been explained . . . and the rumors were true: STEVEN TYLER hurt a muscle in his leg. Guitarist JOE PERRY confirmed this . . . and apologized for their tour cancellations . . . on his Twitter page, saying, "Sorry for the let down. Better Steven recovers fully than halfway [and] strains his leg again."

And in a radio interview yesterday drummer JOEY KRAMER added, "[He] ripped [his quadricep] jumping around on the stage. And it's painful. [At first], he couldn't even stand up or walk or anything."

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

CHECK OUT THIS INSANE PHOTO OF AN F-18 JET FLYING PAST AN APARTMENT BUILDING IN DETROIT:

On Sunday, the 2009 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup race took place in Detroit. If you have no idea what I just said, basically, it was a boat race. Anyway, as part of the festivities, an F-18 fighter jet performed a tactical demonstration flyover for the crowd, and got disturbingly close to a few apartment buildings along the Detroit River. (Daily Mail)

(--I have to admit, at first I was suspicious that this picture had been Photoshopped, but we couldn't find any proof that it's NOT legit. Take a look at this insanity. . .)

FEED YOUR BRAIN

***THE BEST AND WORST BRAIN FOODS***

Eating right affects your BRAIN as much as it affects your rear end. In fact, studies show that you can be up to 200 percent more productive if you make the right choices when it comes to your diet. So here's a guide of the best and worst brain foods . . .

#1.) FOR SHORT-TERM MEMORY . . . drink coffee. Caffeine slows down the aging process, and just one cup helps improve attention and problem-solving skills.

--DON'T DRINK . . . energy drinks or TOO MUCH coffee. It can mess with your sleep schedule. Sleep gives your brain time to reboot, so you shouldn't mess with it.

#2.) FOR LONG-TERM MEMORY . . . eat blueberries. They're in season right now. The antioxidants in blueberries protect your brain from free-radicals and cut your risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

--DON'T EAT . . . fruit that's not ripe. It doesn't have the same nutrients. If fruit is OUT of season, you're better off buying it frozen, since the flavor, nutrients, and antioxidants have been locked in.

#3.) TO THINK FASTER . . . eat fish. Salmon or mackerel are best. The omega-3 fatty acids are the building blocks of brain tissue. Plus, the niacin in salmon can help ward off Alzheimer's disease.

--DON'T EAT . . . full-fat ice cream. Saturated fat can clog blood vessels and prevent the flow of nutrients to the brain.

#4.) TO CALM DOWN . . . eat low-fat yogurt or mixed nuts. They've both been proven to reduce anxiety by up to 50 percent.

--DON'T DRINK . . . soda. A study by the American Journal of Public Health found that people who drink two and a half cans a day are three times more likely to be depressed or anxious.

#5.) TO CONCENTRATE . . . eat peppermint. The smell alone helps you focus. And a recent study found that peppermint makes drivers more alert.

--BUT DON'T EAT . . . candy. Sugar can actually STOP you from focusing. So instead of eating peppermint candy, try peppermint tea or some sugar-free peppermint gum.

#6.) TO PUT YOURSELF IN A GOOD MOOD . . . eat leafy greens like arugula or spinach. They're packed with B vitamins, which help create feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine in your body.

--DON'T EAT . . . white chocolate. It doesn't have any cocoa solids in it, so it won't boost your serotonin level like real chocolate will.

#7.) TO SHARPEN YOUR SENSES . . . eat a tablespoon of flaxseed every day. It strengthens your cerebral cortex . . . the area of your brain that processes sensory information. You can sprinkle flaxseed on salads, or mix it into a protein shake.

--DON'T DRINK . . . alcohol. It's easy to forget that alcohol is actually a DEPRESSANT. That means it depresses your nervous system and makes you sloppy, not sharp. And when you get drunk, it can take DAYS for your brain to recover. (MensHealth.com)

LET IT OUT

SWEARING HELPS MAKE PAIN MORE TOLERABLE:

I don't know about you, but when I stub my toe or slam my finger in the car door . . . dropping an F-bomb or two really seems to help me deal with the pain. And, actually, that makes total sense . . .

--A new study from Keele University in England has found that CURSING can help make pain MORE TOLERABLE.

According to the researchers, swearing triggers the body's fight-or-flight response, which naturally increases a person's aggression . . . and their ability to handle pain.

A guy named Richard Stephens led the study. He says, quote, "Swearing has been around for centuries and is an almost universal human phenomenon. --"It taps into emotional brain centers and appears to arise in the right brain, whereas most language production occurs in the left cerebral hemisphere of the brain . . . Our research shows one potential reason why swearing developed and why it persists."

In other words, swearing is an INSTINCT humans developed . . . in order to increase their pain tolerance. (--And the fact that cursing is FUN is just an added bonus.) (Live Science)

FUNNY VIDEO'S OF THE DAY (7/13/09)

MADE YA LAUGH!!

Here's a video about how laughter is contagious. It starts with a baby laughing, then a guy laughing at the baby, then another guy laughing at the first guy . . . and so on. I thought it would be lame, but it made me laugh. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p32OC97aNqc

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FUN RUN!

Hundreds of women in high heels participated in a 100-meter high-heeled sprint sponsored by "Glamour" magazine. Some of the women in this video can really fly in high heels . . . and amazingly, none of them fall down.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2530661/Well-heeled-ladies-go-for-run.html(Search Terms: Glamour Magazine high heels 100 meter sprint video)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (7-14-09)

TWO NEW BILLY MAYS COMMERCIALS *WILL* AIR!!!

BILLY MAYS is the TUPAC SHAKUR of TV pitchmen!!! Two commercials that Billy shot before his passing will hit the airwaves this month. Billy's family gave permission for the ads . . . one for Mighty Tape and another for the Mighty Putty Super Pack . . . to live on after Billy's death last month from heart disease.

And Bill McAlister . . . the president of the "Mighty" brand . . . says Billy's picture will remain on the packaging of all the products he endorsed . . . at least until they find somebody to replace him.

(--Check out the last two Billy Mays commercials EVER . . . unless he had tons more sitting in a vault somewhere like Tupac . . . at these links . . .)
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07102009/news/nationalnews/but_wait__
theres_more__billys_last_two_a_178525.htm

http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=7f509289-5f8b-43e3-9688-e57c5c96c72c

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LA TOYA SAYS MICHAEL JACKSON WAS MURDERED:

LA TOYA JACKSON thinks that her brother MICHAEL was MURDERED by the shady parasites who surrounded him . . . and who wanted to gain control of his fortune.

-La Toya told Britain's "Daily Mail" tabloid, quote, "I believe Michael was murdered. I felt that from the start. Not just one person was involved, rather it was a conspiracy of people. "He was surrounded by a bad circle. Michael was a very meek, loving person. People took advantage of that. People fought to be close to him, people who weren't always on his side. -"They got him hooked on drugs. He was pure and clean and then drugs came back into his system. I think it shocked his system so much it killed him."

She added, quote, "He had needle marks on his neck and on his arms and more about those will emerge in the next few weeks. I cannot discuss that any further as I may jeopardize the investigation. "I can, however, say that I have not changed my mind about my feeling that Michael was murdered. It will all come out. You will be shocked."

La Toya also believes these shadowy conspirators forced Michael into that series of 50 London concerts . . . and kept him isolated from his family. She said, quote, "It's impossible even for a healthy person to do that many shows. Michael was fragile. He always wanted to believe the best of people. --"But he was meek. In the last few months, he became isolated. I believe the staff were given strict instructions that if any of the family called, not to tell him. And if any of the family came by, not to let them in."

La Toya said Michael even KNEW this was going to happen . . . quote, "A couple of years ago Michael told me he was worried that people were out to get him. --"He said, 'They're gonna kill me for my publishing. They want my catalogs and they're gonna kill me for these.'"

Like O.J. Simpson before her, La Toya Jackson has PROMISED to hunt down the real killers, no matter what the cost. --She says, quote, "I am going to get down to the bottom of this. I am not going to stop until I find out who is responsible. Why did they keep the family away? --"It's not about money. I want justice for Michael. I won't rest until I find out what . . . and who . . . killed my brother . . . --". . . If he died of a drug overdose, then I want to find who supplied him the drugs and who first introduced him to them. --"Michael didn't have to die. We are all mourning his loss, more than anyone can ever know. But we are also determined to get to the bottom of what happened to him."

La Toya is also determined to make sure that Michael's ex-wife, DEBBIE ROWE, doesn't get custody of Michael's eldest children . . . 12-year-old Prince Michael and 11-year-old Paris. --She said, quote, "These are not Debbie's kids. They don't even know she's their mother. Like everyone else in his life, she was motivated by money. She has always said she's not their mother. --"My understanding is that she will now go after the kids. I know a few things about Debbie, and I will prevent that from happening."

(--La Toya's not the only one who thinks Michael Jackson's death was fishy. Check out this video of JOE JACKSON saying he believes FOUL PLAY was involved . . .)

http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=a6e8afac-3b5a-4f11-b6f9-4296808b931a

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MICHAEL JACKSON HAD AT LEAST A DOZEN PLASTIC SURGERIES:

We all know that MICHAEL JACKSON had a lot of work done on his face. But how much??? -Dr. Wallace Goodstein worked with Michael's plastic surgeon for about two years back in the 1990s. And in that time, he says Michael came in for 12 procedures. -He says, quote, "[Michael had] multiple nose jobs, cheek implants and he had a cleft put in his chin. He had eyelid surgery . . . You name it he had it."

He also says that Michael had numerous surgeries he SHOULDN'T HAVE. Obviously, they took a toll on his face . . . and his nose in particular. --Another source . . . anonymous this time . . . adds, quote, "His nose became so small because he was operated on repeatedly. He has barely anything left for a nose."

That might not be entirely true. On "Larry King Live" last week, Michael's dermatologist, DR. ARNOLD KLEIN, said he REBUILT Michael's nose using, quote, "fillers". --He said, quote, "I'm telling you that he was beginning to look like the nose was normal again."

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A TRUE FRIEND!

JENNIFER ANISTON gave the crew of her latest film, "The Bounty", a four-day 4th of July weekend. She let them have Thursday off, instead of just Friday . . . and paid them for the extra day out of her own pocket. --A "source" on the set says, quote, "Jen is such a genuinely good person. Not just anyone does that. We're talking big bucks."

YOUR COFFEE AND YOU

***WHAT YOUR COFFEE ORDER SAYS ABOUT YOU***

Coffee is a lot more complicated than it used to be. It used to be that you only had to worry about cream and sugar. But now you can have a cup of coffee EXACTLY the way you want it. Here's what your coffee order means about your personality . . .

#1.) BLACK COFFEE. If you like your coffee black, you're an ambitious, goal-driven person who stays focused on the task at hand. OR . . . you're just cheap, and can't bring yourself to pay five bucks for a FANCY latte.

#2.) CREAM AND SUGAR. You're realistic. You might splurge on a latte every now and then, but you know what you like and you don't get too fancy. You drink it because it wakes you up . . . and you like having a morning tradition.

#3.) CAPPUCCINO. You're witty, and you appreciate the finer things in life. But you're also the type of person who wouldn't mind waking up late and wandering around aimlessly all day.

#4.) STEAMED LATTE. Moms tend to drink this one a lot. If you're a steamed latte drinker, you're probably good at taking care of other people. And looking out for your friends and family comes naturally to you.

#5.) ESPRESSO. This one's for the ultimate coffee drinker. It requires a special cup, which shows sophistication and power. If you drink espresso you're probably the type of person who likes having an advantage over others. And you like to get things done as quickly as possible.

#6.) ICED COFFEE. You're laid back and spontaneous, and you'd rather spend time with other people than stay home alone. OR, you REALLY like coffee, and it's hot outside. (Intent.com)