CHECK OUT "TRANSFORMERS"--pictures of celebrities who no longer look like they used to. Check out a picture when they just started their careers and see if you can identify themhere.
Every morning at 7:10, I play you a few notes of a well-known song; from that clue you have to identify the artist AND the title. Call 866-762-0987 if you know the answer (one winner per family every 30 days please!) Our winners this week get 2 tickets to the 5th annual CHOCOHOLIC FROLIC--the premiere dessert event, Thursday October 9, 5:30p-8:30p at the Savannah Civic Center. It's all about chocolate! Tickets are $35 each and benefit breast cancer research, support and education through LibLines. For ticket/event information call 912-644-7100 or visit www.chocoholicfrolic.com
Coming up next week: a family 4-pack of tickets to see The Wiggles with one family winning a "meet and greet" after the show! Coming up soon...well, a surprise!!!! AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 7
I am doing exactly what I wanted to do almost all my life.
When I was in public school in New York, I would sleep with a small transistor radio (am I dating myself?) under the pillow and fall asleep to the sound of the DJ playing the music, hoping one day I could be where he is. Now I am. And I never take that for granted.
I worked in college radio from 1973-1976 and moved down south in 1977 and I never looked back. I started on 98.7 playing country music, then did a talk format, and then began playing the soft rock we now play. But the music is only a small part of what I love about this job. Part of it is the people I get to meet and who listen to me. Part of it is doing cool things in the community. I have worked with such groups as The United Way, Earth Day, Keep America Beautiful, and Beaufort Humane Association. The animals are my passion. I still serve on the groups Board of Directors (now renamed Palmetto Animal League) and have four cats and one dog--all rescues. I love 'em to death. You can find out more about PAL here.
We have done some awesome things at The River, like our Tsunami Relief effort last year and the work we did to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, filling the entire Mediaplay parking lot with donations of bottled water, shoes, childrens' toys, pet food and everything else that came our way. I never imagined we'd generate as much as we did.
One of my favorite challenges is my annual "Christmas Wish." Every year, for the first two weeks in December, I read letters from area social workers and hospital staff about families impacted by cancer. These are families that have very little to begin with, and there is no hope that the children in these families will have any type of joy this holiday season, either because a child or a parent is undergoing cancer treatment. We started this in 1999 and raised an average of $1000 per family--I was left totally drained and extremely moved by the outpouring of compassion. It gets better each year.
The 8th annual "Christmas Wish" was a huge success! Between cash donations, gift cards, and services donated to our Wish famlies, you helped generate around $30,000! We have heard from several families already about what a difference you made in their holidays and lives--expecting nothing and being surprised at shopping sprees of over $1200. It's truly amazing...and I thank you for being a part of it.
FAVORITE LINKS AND TIPS
ICE Campaign - "In Case of Emergency"
We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? That is the purpose of this "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of "ICE" is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name "ICE" ( In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn't know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service Personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as "ICE". For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. A great idea that will make a difference! Please share this with friends, co-workers and family.
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Choosing a place to sit is often one of the most stressful parts of booking a flight. SeatGuru.com was created to take that stress away. With a full list of every airline and airplane you could possibly book, SeatGuru.com outlines the best seats, possible annoyances and other nifty travel tips.
---------------------------------- Ever get frustrated when calling a company and never getting a LIVE person? Use this guide and follow directions. ---------------------------------- Click here to see the live Osprey-Cam, a live osprey nest on the Palmetto Electric communications tower on Hilton Head Island. Watch "Ollie" and "Olivia" in real time! Very cool. ----------------------------------- Tips for Pet Travel http://tripswithpets.com - If you like to include your pet when you travel, this site can help make the experience go much more smoothly. It includes travel tools, airline pet policies, state leash laws, pet friendly hotel chains, pet recreational activities, directories of veterinarians — even an "Ask the Travel Dog" advice column. The site's staff members are veterans of the online travel industry and have a great deal of experience traveling with their pets. Follow their tips to keep everyone happy, including the furry or feathered members of the family. ------------------------------------------------------------- Cooking with Farmers' Market Finds http://thatsmyhome.com/farmers - It just wouldn't be summer without visits to your local farmers' market. Want some fresh ideas about how to prepare the vegetables you find there? Browse through this site to see their newest recipes like Grilled Sweet Corn with Chili Lime Butter or Green Beans with Honey Cashew Sauce. You can also search for recipes that feature a specific vegetable, everything from asparagus to zucchini. Dig in and enjoy the tastes of the season. -------------------------------------------------------------- Send Support to a Soldier http://anysoldier.com - This site, started by a Combat Infantry soldier on the ground in Iraq and run by a retired Army soldier, is a volunteer effort designed to put "care packages" in the hands of U.S. soldiers who wouldn't otherwise get much or any mail. It offers you a way to connect with these Americans and let them know you support them and appreciate their sacrifices. You'll find complete information on the site including ideas for what items to send, as well as instructions for how and where to mail your packages. ----------------------------------- click here to enjoy some classic Super Bowl commercials of the past five years. Also check out The Halftime Flush, and if you miss any Super Bowl commercials, go here. Other Web sites like superbowl-ads.com, espn.com, nfl.com, video.google.com and video.yahoo.com all have the commercials. Some advertisers, like Burger King and Cadillac, offer films about the making of the commercials, and include deleted scenes. This ad was supposedly rejected by ABC, but the president of the company admits they knew it would be -- it was created simply for the publicity.
come see them...as part of Palmetto Animal League's 3rd annual Shelter Party, Saturday (October 11) from 11-3 at Bluffton Village (near the Post Office). Type in the keyword "party" at the top of this page for complete information and enjoy these excerpts (The Frisbee Dogs are presented by PetSmart)
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IT'S BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH....
Thursday 10-09-2008 8:07pm ET
WHO:The Chatham County Health Department BreasTEST and More program
WHAT: Free mammograms for eligible women!
WHEN/WHERE:Friday, October 10
Health Department midtown clinic
1602 Drayton Street
Friday, October 17
Health Department main clinic
1395 Eisenhower Drive
WHY: Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer in its early stages; however, many women are uninsured and can’t afford to pay for this extremely important screening. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Chatham County Health Department, along with St. Josephs/Candler, Memorial University Medical Center, Breast Imaging of Savannah, and Southcoast, are teaming up to provide free mammograms to women that meet certain eligibility requirements.
For more information, please call 912-651-3025.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. You can help a woman to get a mammogram who could not otherwise afford it...and it costs you nothing but a mouseclick. Click here. Now...take a moment to watch this:
HERE'S A FALL CONCERT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS
Wednesday 10-08-2008 12:00pm ET
If you've never heard this group perform, you don't know what you're missing. I personally invite you to attend a wonderful evening of music NEXT THURSDAY October 16. The tickets are only $5 each...but...if you mention that I suggested that you go, they'll give you one free ticket (one per family please). Tickets will be sold at the door.
SavannahArtsAcademy
Presents
“Fall Colors”
Featuring
Silver Winds Ensemble
And
Savannah Arts Concert Band
in the Main Theater on October 16, 2008 at 7:00pm
SavannahArtsAcademy 500 Washington Avenue
Michael Hutchinson, Ed.S., Conductor
PAUL NEWMAN MOVIE MARATHON
Wednesday 10-01-2008 6:11am ET
As a tribute to screen legend Paul Newman, Turner Classic Movies will run a 24-hour marathon of some of his best performances, including COOL HAND LUKE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, and the 1968 film that marked his first as a director, RACHEL RACHEL starring Joanne Woodward.
The marathon will be on October 12 starting at 6am. For the complete schedule, click here.
NOW I KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE...
Wednesday 10-08-2008 6:45am ET
The 2008 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is out! It's the 82nd annual edition and this year you can get:
a 35 year collection of 45 rpm records ($275,000) a Jack Nicklaus custom Backyard golf course ($1 mil) An Authentic Guiness Home Pub ($250,000) a limited edition 2009 BMW Individual 7 Series Sedan (what a steal! Just $160,000)
A German Shepherd was found wandering near Steamer's Restaurant on Lady's Island and is now safe from traffic.
If you or someone you know is missing this dog, please identify it by calling Pat at 843-524-5298
HAPPY "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK"
Tuesday 10-07-2008 9:13am ET
Home fires are often easily preventable tragedies. Educating yourself and your family is the first step to preventing or surviving a household fire. Installing smoke detectors, practicing a home evacuation plan, and learning proper use of a fire extinguisher are all easy and important steps every family should take. Below are some key fire safety tips:
· Install a minimum of one smoke detector outside sleeping areas and at least one per floor of your home.
· Test and clean your smoke detectors at least once a month and replace batteries twice each year.
· Keep a fire extinguisher on hand and know how to use it.
· Create and practice a home evacuation plan.
· Keep all exits clear of clutter.
· Check that windows open and close easily.
· There should be at least two exits from every room.
· Never smoke in bed or when drowsy.
· Keep space heaters at least 4 feet away from combustibles.
· If you have a fireplace keep a screen in place at all times, have the chimney checked and cleaned periodically.
· If a gas water heater is present, do not store flammable materials in the same area.
· Store flammable materials in the proper containers.
· Keep matches and lighters away from children.
· Talk to your children about fire safety.
· Install a carbon monoxide detector if your home has gas appliances or you park in an attached garage.
· Do not overload electrical outlets.
· Never leave burning candles unattended.
· Always stay in the kitchen when cooking.
· Keep towels and other flammable materials away from the stove.
Installing and maintaining working smoke detectors in your house is a vital part of keeping your home fire safe. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, sixty-five percent of reported home fire deaths occurred in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. In fact, an estimated 890 lives could be saved each year if all homes had working smoke alarms.
Nationwide, more than 4,000 people die in fires each year. Fire sprinklers save lives, reduce property loss, and can even help cut homeowners insurance premiums. Installing both smoke alarms and a fire sprinkler system reduces the risk of death in a home fire by 82% as compared to having neither.
This Fire Prevention Week, at a minimum, take time to make sure your family is safe:
ü Make sure smoke alarms are working and everyone in your house responds to an alarm activation.
ü Develop and practice a “home evacuation plan”.
ü Know two ways out of each room.
For more information on how to keep your family safe go to www.savannahfire.org. For information on fire safety presentations call 912-644-5957.
FLU SHOTS
Tuesday 09-30-2008 7:09pm ET
The Chatham County Health Department will begin administering flu shots on Wednesday, October 1, and no appointment is necessary.
Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious virus that causes high fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and coughing. The best way to prevent getting the flu is to get a flu vaccination every year. The flu shot is especially important for people who are at high risk for flu complications, including :
Children ages 6 months to five years
Pregnant women
Those 50 and older
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
People who live with or work with those at high risk for flu complications
Medicaid and Medicare clients should bring their insurance information when arriving for a flu shot. For those not covered by Medicaid or Medicare, the cost is $25, payable by cash or check. This year’s flu season could hit with a vengeance, so don’t wait. Get vaccinated now.
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