Jackass World Dot Com - New Website

Jackass world dot com is a new website providing internet episodes of the show "Jackass".

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2008 -- MTV and Dickhouse Productions announced today the hard launch of JACKASSWORLD.com, a joint venture that soft launched earlier this year. JACKASSWORLD will surely satisfy any urge you may have for seeing Johnny Knoxville getting kicked in the nuts, Bam Margera terrorizing his mom and dad, or Steve-O and Chris Pontius running rampant and nude throughout the wilderness, and also goes beyond the shows and movies to offer up a fresh new slate of absurd Web-based entertainment. And while you're there, you can join the millions of other fans in the JACKASSWORLD community who have already generated more than 2.6 million streams of jackass 2.5 in just over two months.

"What better way to celebrate the artistic and cultural merits of the Jackass crew than to develop a new site dedicated to their hilarious and cringe-inducing antics in a way that's never been done before," said Courtney Holt, Executive Vice President of Digital Music & Media for MTV Networks' Music & Logo Group. "JACKASSWORLD unites legions of jackasses worldwide in an awe-inspiring community where they can relive their favorite moments from the franchise and stumble upon original and surprising new features added daily."

To mark the hard launch of JACKASSWORLD.com, MTV is willingly, albeit apprehensively, handing over the reins of the network to the cast of Jackass for the "JACKASSWORLD: 24 Hour Takeover" -- 24 continuous hours of programming starting noon ET, Saturday, February 23rd through noon ET, Sunday, February 24th. No one really knows what exactly the Jackass cast plans on doing once it has taken over the studio, but whatever it is will be going out in a live broadcast featuring new stunts, pranks and unbridled silliness with the added benefit of sleep deprivation.

"This thing is going to be a train wreck and I can't wait to be there," said Jeff Tremaine, Executive Producer of Dickhouse Productions, while Johnny Knoxville chimed in, "Who at MTV thought this was going to be a good idea?! Haven't they ever heard the saying, 'Be careful what you wish for?' "

Tony DiSanto, EVP, Series Development and Programming, MTV, admits to being nervous. "I just heard they are bringing a 'box of stuff that sucks.' Who knows what else they will bring...I'm not going to ask, but it will definitely be can't miss TV since literally anything can and will happen."

In addition to the in-studio antics, Johnny Knoxville, working in conjunction with BMX legend Mat Hoffman and some of the best stunt riders in the world, hosts a super stunt spectacular in homage to the late, great Evel Knievel. A few of the guys who go for broke in the spirit of the world famous daredevil including Travis Pastrana, Scott Palmer, Allen Cooke, Davin "Psycho" Halford, Trigger Gumm, Jeff "Harley" Schneider, and Midget Mike.

During the 24-hour stunt, behind-the-scenes footage and highlights will be posted in real-time to the site. Viewers can also get in on all the action by submitting video questions to the Jackass cast and crew and potentially dictate what happens on-air -- all by going to JACKASSWORLD.com. You can use your mobile phone to send text messages to the cast and crew. The best of the worst will make it on-air.

David Gale, Executive Vice President of MTV's New Media division, said the early enthusiastic response to the movie has proven the model for JACKASSWORLD.com. "Fans are consuming Jackass content in ways that didn't exist when the show started," he said. "JACKASSWORLD dimensionalizes the brand for old and new fans alike and reflects our strategy of creating very deep experiences around cool content that gives fans unprecedented access to the cast and the creative process behind the show."

JACKASSWORLD.com will be the definitive place where Jackass fans can unite with each other, as well as interact with the Jackass cast and crew. Updated daily, JACKASSWORLD.com will be part-magazine/part-television network and will feature all new and original programming with the Jackass cast and others, editorial features, webisodes, loads of never-before-seen footage, articles, reviews, music, fashion, contests, nonsense and other scatological trivialities. Over time, the site will also become home to BIG BROTHER -- the magazine that celebrated absurdity within the skate culture in the '90s and ultimately gave birth to Jackass in 2000. The site will additionally feature all kinds of original merchandise and Jackass-related stuff, as well as mobile applications, games and a Jackass take on emerging new media and social networking technologies. JACKASSWORLD.com is a joint production of MTV and Dickhouse Productions.

Source: MTV

So, check out jackass world dot com today!

Drop-Side Baby Cribs Recalled

Bassett baby Drop-Side Cribs have a Recall Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills Collection Drop-Side Cribs

Units: 18

Importer: Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.

Hazard: Spindles on the drop-side of the crib could loosen creating a gap that poses an entrapment and strangulation hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Bassettbaby has received three reports of spindles coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves a full-size, drop-side crib from the Wendy Bellissimo Hidden Hills collection, model number 5446-0504. The model number is located on the bottom rail of the headboard. The crib was sold in a Navajo Pine finish. No other models are included in this recall.

Sold at: Babies "R" Us stores nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for about $400.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free replacement or a full refund.

Source: USCPSC

So please check your Bassett Drop-Side Baby Cribs to see if they are subject to this recall.

See's Candy Recall Due to Allergic Reaction

See's Candy is subject to Recall for Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

See's Candies, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is recalling 16-ounce bags of See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips because the product may contain undeclared traces of milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product was distributed through See's owned retail shops in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Illinois. Licensees of See's also sold the product in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Texas and internationally in Japan and Hong Kong. See's Mail Order department sold small quantities countrywide.

The product is sold in a black and white See's logo flexible bag. This recall applies to all code dates (30757, 31327, 32067, 33157, and 23397).

There is one reported allergen reaction attributed to this product.

See's Candies confirmed in its investigation that the product was produced on a line that also produces milk chocolates as a follow-up to a consumer contact.

Concerned consumers who have packages of 16-ounce See's Candies Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips should return them to the shops where they were purchased for a full refund. If the product was received through mail order or direct shipment, consumers should contact See's Consumer Affairs.

Source: USFDA

Check your See's Candy to see if it is subject to this recall.

Remote Controlled Toy Helicopter Recall

Fun2Fly Microcopter Remote Controlled Toy Helicopter is subject to Recall for a fire hazard.

Name of Product: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys

Units: About 30,000

Importer: Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas

Hazard: The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.

Description: This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy �Fun2Fly Microcopter� with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 � inches by 2 � inches. The transmitter measures about 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches. �Fun2Fly� and �Microcopter� are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.

Source: USCPSC

So check your remote controlled toy helicopter to see if it is subject to this recall.

WarcraftTrade.com - Online WoW Trade Channel

World of Warcraft players know how irritating and frustrating the trade channel can be. While it can be useful, most of the time it is abused, and filled with chat like Looking for Groups, general chat, and even guild recruitment.

The Trade channel was designed to help connect buyers and sellers. Got something cool you want to unload? Spam the trade channel. Looking for an enchanter to add a little something special to your new weapon? Announce it in the trade channel.

But it comes with limitations. You have to be online, and you have to be in a city.

Those limitations drastically reduce the pool of available resources to either buy from or sell to.

Enter WarcraftTrade.com

WarcraftTrade.com was designed to be a place where buyers and sellers can connect without the restrictions, or annoyances of Trade channel. It's up 24/7, had Private Messaging so players can figure out what time to meet online for a deal, and has a feedback rating system (Karma) that helps make sure that people are building their reputation.

It's a simple forum-style site, with a distinct forum for each realm/server.

And it's free!

Overall, it's a pretty cool concept. For players who are into making gold, they can even build up relationships with repeat customers or suppliers.

So if you play World of Warcraft and have a profession that sells goods, or are looking to buy a specific item, check out WarcraftTrade.com.

Roy Scheider from Jaws has died

Roy Scheider, the actor from Jaws, has died at the age of 75.

Roy was a beloved actor but was best known for his role as the Police Chief who pursued a rogue Great White shark in the waters off a resort town.

One of his lines from the movie, "We're gonna need a bigger boat.", was voted one of the top 35 lines of all movies by the American Film Institute.

The hospital has not released his cause of death.

Roy Scheider, actor from Jaws, dead at age 75.