05/10 Archive

5/28/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• If you were under the impression that TNT would pick up new episodes of Law & Order, you apparently got bad data. TNT says "Not interested."
• Things are so bad in Greece, the Prime Minister had his phone cut off for not paying the bill. Actually, the Greek phone company made a mistake and accidentally cut off his phone. I hope they don't have a Greek IRS or some phone exec is going to be audited to within an inch of his life.
• Guess who is throwing out the green flag at the Indy 500? Jack Nicholson.
5/27/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:
• A man fell asleep on a plane that eventually landed in Philadelphia about 1am. At 4am,

• he was still asleep when the cleaning crew showed up. The airline promises to investigate. I wonder if they charged him $25 each for the bags under his eyes.
• Your 2010 American Idol: Lee De Wyze.

5/26/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Here are some shaving tips for guys from Master Barber Carl Cwiok. He's the official barber to Dr. Phil. Apparently, I do it all wrong.
• Your 2010 "Dancing With Stars" Champion: Nicole Scherzinger. I thought for sure the Disney fix was in and Erin Andrews would win, but I was wrong.
• St. Nicholas Hospital is hosting a program for cancer survivors and their families on June 13th. More information is available here.

5/25/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• "Law & Order" aired their final episode last night. Or, did it?
• Want to drop a few pounds? Here's twenty easy ways to do it.
• If you are a member of "Facebook", beware. The boogie man could get you!

5/24/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• It was a slow weekend at the movie box office as the final installment of "Shrek" took first place, grossing $71 million. As expected, "MacGruber" finished way in the back on the pack with only a $4.1 million take. Given the price of show tickets these days, that breaks down to 13 people went to see it.
• Apple finally has dropped the ad campaign featuring the hip Mac and the dowdy PC. That's too bad. I really enjoyed those.
• 2010 is on track to be one of the hottest years on record according to cli, matologists.

5/21/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A Domino's pizza employee was arrested after taking $2,700 meant for deposit to a casino. The guy was as good a gambler as he was a thief as he lost his entire bankroll.
• Lots of fast food news: KFC has sold nearly 10 million double downs and will continue to offer the artery clogger on their menu. McDonald's will keep Ronald McDonald despite , attacks from health advocates who claim Ronald sends children the wrong message. Subway is going after anyone who uses the term "footlong". There is an obvious line, but I'm not going there.
• Turner Classic Movies will make the day of Clint Eastwood fans on May 31. That's Clint's 80th birthday, when TCM will show 24 hours of Eastwood films. Hopefully, they'll keep "Every Which Way But Loose" and "Pink Cadillac" in the vault.

5/20/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• What gets served at a state dinner? All kinds of things you never heard of like Oregon Wagyu Beef in Oaxacan Black Mole with Black Bean Tamalon and Grilled Green Beans and Herb Green Ceviche of Hawaiian Opah with sesame-Cilantro Crackers. You'd think with the economy being what it is, the Obamas could have just called Jimmy John's.
• Last night on "American Idol" it was so long Casey. That leaves Lee and Crystal to fight it out for the championship.

5/19/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• For those of you planning on taking a trip during the upcoming holiday weekend, we proudly present some tips on how to fit ten days worth of stuff in a standard carry on. This could save you money on any airline not named Southwest.
• Last night, Chad Ochocinco became the latest star sent to the sidelines on "Dancing With The Stars." But don't feel bad. Chad plays for the Bengals, so he's used to not winning.
• The wound care center at St. Nicholas Hospital , wants to remind diabetics that foot care is vital. To find out more about how they can help you, click here.

5/18/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• We've warned you and warned you, what you put up on Facebook, My Space or other social sites is seen by everyone, including your employer. A waitress in North Carolina found that out when, after writing some not so nice things about some customers, she was fired. The company claims it has a policy in place that forbids employees from speaking badly of the company or its' customers. As much as I hate lawsuits, here's one I would like to see.
• According to a recent survey, one in five parents regret what they named their children. My daughter is named Jordan, but that is so 90's. We should have named her LaBron or Kobe.
• A woman in Toronto is suing her wireless provider because she says the company exposed her as a cheater and ruined her marriage. No, honey, you did that all by yourself. . .

5/17/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• It's official: Law & Order is done.
• A new TV figures out when you are sleeping or not in the room and shuts itself off. Freaky!
• The future of purchasing groceries may be on-line. I don't recommend it for buying meat or produce.

5/15/10-We spent a couple of hours at Menard's today talking about their "Made in the USA" sale. Thanks to Joe and the crew for being great hosts and for all the people who came by to get some Mt. Olympus Tickets.

5/14/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• During an unscheduled stop at a Buffalo, NY Wings restaurant, a woman approached President Obama and said "You're a hottie with a smokin' little body!" Fortunately, the President responded with a hug and not secret service agents.
• Heinz is ready to roll out their newly formulated ketchup, with fifteen percent less sodium. While the anti salt forces do a Snoopy dance of joy, fans of the condiment compare it to "New Coke."
• Web Extra: It looks like Dick Wolf won't be setting that record after all.
• Don't forget, there are two great events you can attend tomorrow. One is the family tailgate party at Road America. The other is our visit to Menard's in Manitowoc tomorrow between 11am-1pm.

5/13/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Here are five things you can do with an ordinary pencil eraser.
• It's over for Big Mike on "American Idol."

5/12/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Proof again that what you see on TV isn't necessarily true: Five TV stations in Missouri in Wisconsin were tricked into putting a "yo yo champion" on the air. He wasn't.
• Last night on "Dancing With the Stars", it was Reno 911's Nicey Nash's turn to hit the bricks.
• If you are concerned about your cholesterol, St. Nicholas Hospital will be having a screening on May 18. Get more info here.

5/11/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Could fame be getting to Susan Boyle? She's suing her two brothers for invasion of privacy after they publicly commented on the state of her health. She certainly is no longer the sweet, unassuming person Britain fell in love with.
• If you are helping plan college for your kids, here are some majors to steer them toward if you expect them to take care of you in your twilight years. By the way, radio communications is not on this list. You are on your own Mom and Dad!
• St. Nicholas Hospital will be at Road America selling and fitting bicycle helmets for kids entered in the Big Wheel races. For more info, check out their website.

5/10/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• Isabella and Jacob top the list of most popular baby names. Names like Miley and Jonas (for the Jonas Brothers) are beginning to wane in popularity. I wonder where Lady and GaGa wound up on the list.
• Betty White was AWESOME on Saturday Night Live. Even the sketches after the update were funny and that's pretty rare.
• If you have problems sleeping, counting sheep may be a waste of your time.

5/7/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• For the six of you that still eat them, here's where to get the world's finest doughnuts.
• A company in London is hiring interpreters. But this isn't your garden variety foreign linguist. This is someone to translate Brooklynese to English. , Fughettaboudit.
• A man in Australia lost his court case in which he sued his ex-wife for driving around with a bumper sticker that wasn't flattering to him and which he claimed caused his young daughter to view him in a negative light. The judge said the man was wasting the court's time. Why don't we have judges like that in this country?

5/6/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• A woman in Texas was arrested for attacking her common law husband with a pair of scissors after he failed to satisfy her intimately. The woman was arrested on assault charges and also ordered to watch "When Harry Met Sally."
• It's all over for Adam on "American Idol." We're now down to the final four.
• A drug kingpin in Australia can take it with him. He was recently buried in a solid gold coffin worth about $30,000.

5/5/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• States are trying to make up their gap in revenue by creating new "fees" and taxes on individual items rather than just taking it all out of your income tax. Here are some of the things some states are considering taxing.
• Last night middle aged men around the country wept openly as Pamela Anderson got bounced off "Dancing With the Stars" last night.
• St. Nicholas Hospital is offering a program to recognize "National Skin Cancer Month" including a free skin cancer screening. Find out more here.

5/4/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• If you love the smell of White Castle in the morning, the fast food chain now has a candle that gives off the scent of the slider king. It's only $10 and proceeds go to charity. I'll take a bag full, please!
• What's the most influential pop video of all-time according to My Space m, embers? , Michael Jackson's "Thriller".
• A man who ran out onto the field during a Phillies-Cardinals game in Philadelphia was finally subdued by a cop using a taser. The Philly police department promises an investigation? An investigation? I'd hand that police officer a medal!

5/3/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

• And we thought the new KFC "Double Down" was bad. Check out some breakfasts that could take you out in a minute!
• Last night on "60 Minutes" Conan O'Brien told his tale. I've decided,that it's more NBC's than Jay Leno's fault, but no matter who you point the finger at, Conan got a raw deal.
• Thelma Lou gets robbed in Mayberry. Seriously.