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Chip Ramsey is the former host of the Lake 98.1 morning show
Over the course of his almost five years at Lake 98.1, Chip wrote a daily blog. This is an archive of those blogs.
Chip is now Program Director of WNSP, Mobile, AL

Monday, January 17, 2011

12/10 Archive

12/31/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/30/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • A man in Michigan suspected that his wife was having an affair, so he hacked into her e-mail account to confirm it. He was right. He was also in violation of Michigan's anti-snooping law. He faces a five year jail sentence if he's found guilty. Someday, we'll have clear laws on all of this because using this kind of logic, a parent could be prosecuted for reading their child's e-mail. Also, does that make products like "cyber sitter" against the law in Michigan?
  • A man in Maine sued Walmart after he crashed his truck into a free standing pole. A judge dismissed the case after noting "The pole is painted bright yellow and is topped by a stop sign and marks the edge of a pedestrian crossing area." The man will receive no money but should get a gift card for Walmart's optical department.

12/29/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/28/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • In Mesa, Arizona, a man was found asleep in his car, seat reclined, keys in the ignition, transmission in drive with no lights on in the middle of a residential street. When asked what he was doing, the man told police "I can sleep wherever I want." Apparently, he can't.
  • The newest "media is all over it to scare you to death" scam? Credit card swipe thieves.

12/27/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/26/10-Did you hear about the big lake effect storm in Kenosha and Racine last night? Guess who got caught driving in it? That's right, me. Arghhh. I do have to brag for a moment. I went to my parents where I was given a beef tenderloin and told to cook it. I used the method prescribed by "America's Test Kitchen" where you salt it, let it sit an hour, butter massage it, cook it at 300 for about an hour and then sear it. It was the first time I tried it that way and boy it came out so good my dad even wanted seconds. It made my Christmas!

12/25/10-From our family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas!

12/23/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • We in this area are no strangers to bizarre traffic stoppages, what with the electrical wire incident of last Saturday. So, while this incident is strange, we'll all feel a little sympathy from those who were stuck in it. In Laurel, Maryland, a milk tanker truck overturned trying to maneuver through a traffic circle (which is why they should all be outlawed) and spilled gallons of milk all over the highway. Portions of busy route 26 were backed up for hours while workers cleaned up the mess. The driver was seen standing by the side of the road crying, so a police officer went over, put his hand on his shoulder and reminded him not to cry over spilled milk (be here all week folks, try the veal.)
  • If you have a foodie in your household, here's a list of things NOT to get them (story contains some language suitable for mature audiences.)

12/22/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • Celebrity Cook (she's not a chef) Paula Deen's former housekeeper has been sentenced to eighteen months in prison for stealing from Paula and her husband Michael Groover. Personally, if I were the judge, I would have imposed a more appropriate sentence: One year of watching any program featuring Guy Fieri or Sandra Lee. Of course that probably would be considered cruel and unusual punishment.
  • The National League of Junior Cottilions has issued their most polite persons list for 2010. At the top is New Orleans Quarterback Drew Brees. Boy singer Justin Bieber was second while soon to be royal Kate Middleton finished third.

12/21/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/20/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • Obesity critics are outraged that KFC is offering a $500 gift card because they say it promotes unhealthy eating. Let's get real here, when was the last time you dropped $500 at KFC? Basically, a gift card like that could feed a family for an entire year. I doubt some depressed person is going to use it to binge.

12/17/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/16/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/15/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/14/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/13/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • We're in full snow mode today. With any luck, we'll be back to regular content tomorrow.

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

12/9/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/8/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/7/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • A court in Europe has ruled that there is no such thing as "pure chocolate." The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit against Italy by British candy makers who use a different process than their Italian counterparts. Can't we all just get along and leave the chocolate out of it?
  • Although these songs may seem like they were written about women, they weren't.

12/6/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/3/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

12/2/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • If you are not spending enough time with your family, we'd like to introduce you to the Flat Daddy. What is a Flat Daddy? It's a life-sized, two-dimensional poster printed on a rollable adhesive-backed material that can be mounted to cardboard, foam, wood, or any other surface to serve as a reminder to children of absent parents. Of course, those family conversations will still be a little difficult.
  • Jason from Menards in Manitowoc joined us to tell us about some great holiday specials. You can see them for yourself here.

12/1/10-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • Songstress Susan Boyle had another one of her incidents yesterday, getting choked up during a performance on "The View." It's okay, she got hugs from the cast.
  • If you are looking for new employment in 2011, here is a list of retailers that take good care of their associates.
  • Xue from St. Nicholas Hospital told us about the upcoming "Visit with St. Nick", which will be Sunday evening from 6:30-8pm. Kids should bring a toy or hats and gloves for the underprivileged and of course, a camera. Get more info here.
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