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Travel Tidbits: Help For Hybrid Owners and Travelers Who Dine At Hotels

Hybrid owners are getting help from an unlikely source–actor Rob Lowe. The former teen heartthrob (who currently plays a member of Congress on ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters”) appeared before real life lawmakers yesterday to promote tax credits for people who add a plug-in feature to hybrid cars and trucks. Lowe testified before a special House panel in charge of examining energy and global warming issues to plug the plug-in hybrid. He then appeared at a demonstration about three blocks from the Capitol featuring a plug-in version of the Toyota Prius and encouraged his fans to switch to “greener” forms of … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Rob Lowe Bird Killer, No Indy For Connery and More

ROB LOWE BIRD KILLER Are you ready for a good laugh? According to The Des Moines Register, a golf ball hit by actor Rob Lowe during a recent celebrity golf outing struck the Iowa state bird while it was in mid-flight. The paper reports that Lowe was “hitting an approach shot on the fourth hole when his ball hit a goldfinch.” The ball fell about 50 yards short of the green and the bird fell to the ground. According to witnesses, the rest of the players in the actor’s group laughed and clapped, while Lowe raised his arms and wryly … Continue reading →

Top Ten Weirdest Date Mates

Let’s face facts: Hollywood is a land all unto itself. What might appear just downright strange in your town can almost seem normal in Hollywood. This theory of thought extends to dating. Often, two unlikely celebrities hook up and we never even bat an eyelash. But then, there are the couples that just make you go – “What?” Here’s my top ten weirdest Hollywood couples ever: 10. Melissa Gilbert and Rob Lowe Okay, maybe this one isn’t too weird – that is why I listed it as #10. But, when they dated back in 1982, Melissa was still primarily known … Continue reading →

TV Star Finally Gets Approval To Build MEGA-Mansion

Rob Lowe can’t wait to hear the sound of pounding hammers echo throughout his California property. And, he won’t have to wait long now. The 42-year-old former star of TV’s “The West Wing” recently got the votes he needed from the Montecito Planning Commission to build a massive dream estate on his $8.5 million lot. But, it didn’t come without a fight. Lowe’s neighbor waged a bitter battle to stop the TV and movie star from building the estate that he claimed would “spoil his panoramic ocean view.” A day long commission debate over whether Lowe’s proposed 14,260-square-foot home would … Continue reading →