Pete's Hit and Run Notes

17 April.....  My bicycle wins out over gas prices.  Sunshine abounds !  Can't wait to check out the garden show Saturday.

Elsewhere.......

A woman who's accused of stalking CSI Miami actor David Caruso has gone missing just as her trial was about to start in Austria. She's accused of sending more than 100 letters and threatening his life after he refused her an autograph, so they'd kind of like to find out where she is, as she would seem to have issues. 

They're predicting the world population could hit all sixes on May 10^th, that is 6 billion 666 million, 666thousand and 666.  It will be the only time in history the number will hit that, and of course there is a rather ominous connotation to the 666 combination as spelled out in the Bible's passage of revelations as the mark of the Beast or Devil.

Britney Spears ex manager Sam Lutfi has been told by court to stay away from her for another three months.  The restraining order was issued in Britney's interest after he was found to be controlling her finances and even medicating her.

China is pretty ticked at CNN after Jack Cafferty referred to people in that country as a bunch of "goons".  China wants an official apology amid accusations the media is unfairly covering anti-government protests around the world. Cafferty claims he meant the government leaders were a bunch of goons and thugs.  That's sure to make them feel better.

Cynthia Nixon has revealed she successfully battled breast cancer starting 2 years ago. She kept it private at the time to keep it out of the tabloids and not be bothered by reporters and photographers.  She's agreed to be spokesperson for a Breast Cancer foundation starting next year.  She will reprise her role as Miranda Hobbes in the Sex and The City movie which comes out 30 May.

Part of Hamilton's notorious Lister Block Collapsed last night on King William Street after 8 oclock.  The fourth floor fell into the 3^rd which then pancaked into the 2^nd floor. Now there is concern over the stability of the building and questions arising about whether it should be demolished.

Gas Prices now rolling through the 1.18/litre mark as the price of crude oil continues to rise and investors bail out on the American dollar in favor of energy stocks.  U.S. Energy department is also warning of a Summer shortage due to falling supply levels.