Weiland falls off stage and some fans suspect lipsynching?!
Can Scott Weiland really plunge headlong off what appears to be a six-foot stage, land and not miss a note?
Normally a story/video about a singer falling off stage wouldn't grab my attention I mean, we've seen Steven Tyler do it twice in the last year alone!
But this time around it was the ever freaky frontman of STP Scott Weiland.
Monday's Triple F may have been the most fun I've had on air in awhile!
Wow! That may have been the most fun we've ever had with Triple F on a Monday morning!!
The question was:
"14% of women have done this.
What is it?
Extra Clue: in the bathroom
Extra Clue: their hair
Final Clue: suds
Answer: washed their hair in beer
The wrong answers included: Talking on the phone, shaving, colored her hair, fell in the toilet, leaving the seat up and even masturbating!!! Thanks so much for all the calls! It was 30 minutes of radio I won't soon forget.
Congrats to Cherie for calling in with the right answer! Helps that she's a licensed hair stylist. You think that answer is weird, how about what Cherie followed that up with? She told me that Mayonaise makes a good conditioner!!!! Would you try either? If you do or ever have, call me and let me know how that worked out for you.
Wednesday morning we'll play for a round of free golf at the Shilo Golf and Country Club! Listen for the question at 7:15am on the KX Morning show and good luck!
More delightful randomness off the net!
Move over Snuggie, there's an even more ridiculous product being marketed now. It's called the Snazzy Napper and it comes right at the perfect time because we were all getting tired of making Snuggie jokes. The Snazzy Napper is a blanket that covers your entire head and face, except for an "oval nose opening" that "provides for easy breathing." It's perfect for anyone looking to block out even the slightest trace of light in order to nap in complete darkness.
ST Falls off the stage in T.O. What do you think? Staged or no?
Joe Perry hip checks Steven Tyler Into the crowd at the ACC in T.O. This may be the heaviest hip check thrown at the ACC since the start of the leafs last season!
One of the craziest online commercials I've seen in a long while...
Here is the new commercial for the Cougarlife.com dating Website. The jingle says it all!
Drive Thru Scuffle gets nasty
Ever get your order screwed up at the drive thru and wanted something done about it? This gal has and she wanted immediate action. However I think the drive thru employee deserved a break on this day...
Last Chance to Win your Rock on the Range tickets tomorrow on the KX Morning Show!!
Friday morning is your last chance to win Rock on the Range tickets with~Triple F!~ Listen for this regular feature to win one of many great~prizes.~ This week, I just happened to score ROTR tickets so why not pass them along to you the loyal KX96 listener.~ Here's how you win:~ listen for my fun factoid of the day to be announced at or near 7:15am if you can figure it out and are the first to call in with the correct answer you'll win!~ Congrats to Lyle Menzies who was today's winner when he called in with the right answer for this question:
"We all know they exist, though very few of us have ever been to one. They will make $400 million this year. Where is it?"
First Clue: water ..
Extra Clue: No suits allowed!!!
Answer: nude beaches
Maximum Fighting Championships
Had a great chat with Mark and Dave Pavelich from MFC as they made the trip in to for the promo kick off night at he Canad Inns Roadhouse. The guys stopped into the KX studios recently to talk about the big MFC event that they're spearheading. TEN bouts of toe to toe, in your face action will be presented at Westman Place on Friday September 10th. As KX is in partnership with this fight fest we'll be giving you chances to win your passes as we get closer to fight night. So keep listening to win. For those of you who were listening last Friday, you may have heard our chat session as the Pavelich boys were workin' it hard core. These guys know the fight scene. They've been heavily involved in it for over 12 years. They currently in partnership with sports franchise owner / billionaire Mark Cuban. Cuban has made the North American viseo rights possible for this event so if you're going to check the MFC Retribution fight night out, make sure to look sharp and bring your A game because your mug may be broadcast via satellite throughout North America! Imagine, nearly 2 million people checking out the fights to be held inside the good old Keystone Centre... Too cool! For more info on this event check out their website at www.maximumfighting.com and keep listening to KX96 for plenty of updates as well as chats with the fighters and much more. MFC 26 "Retribution" September 10th WESTMAN PLACE - BE THERE!!! By the way, the after party will also be held at the Canad Inns Roadhouse so fight fans can slam a few while discussing their favorite bouts and then some...
Rockers Then and now. Wow Check out these pics!!!
Rock Stars -- Then and Now
WOW, some of them look like sock puppets! I'll let you guess which ones....
Time has not been kind to some of these rockers.
Check out these pics!!!
Hey U2 fans!!! Check out a video recording of their new musical creation...
Check out U2's new tune as recorded at recent rehearsal!!!
Vuvuzela Gets Banned again!
Vuvuzela Update!!!
Pamplona, Spain has banned the blowing of Vuvuzela horns during today's Running of the Bulls because of the annoying sound they produce.
For those of you looking forward to the world cup coming to an end, you'll be happy to know that Shakira will be performing at the World Cup closing ceremony. Something gets me to thinking thats when thousands of soccer fans will then go home - after shaking the drool out of their vuvuzelas.
Tired of that damn vuvuzela horn??? Maybe this will make you feel better...
Gotta love the emotion that soccer incites!
I might watch World Cup more if all soccer announcers were like this... wait a minute, most of them are like this no?
The Boss is BACK!!!!
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is giving his fans a concert to remember, even if they didn't actually go to the show. The Boss's concert DVD, London Calling: Live in Hyde Park, is in stores today! Its the complete show that Springsteen performed in England last June.
Get ready for EPIC FAIL FRIDAY!!!
Epic Fail Friday!!!
Well, it's Finally Fridaaaaayyyyy!!!! Let's celebrate by loading up a good ol' EPIC FAIL in the video player. In fact, let's declare this the beginning of Epic Fail Friday's on Frank's blog!
Wednesday's Triple F Answer
Just in case you missed it...
Wednesday's Triple F:
"Only 3% of people like the taste of this.
What is it?
Extra Clue: not a food
Final Clue: white
Answer: envelope
Listen to win with Frank's Fun Factoid. Catch it weekday mornings starting at 7:15. This week with Triple F you could win tickets to go see Hedley at Westman Place September 19th!
Demolition (Derby) Man
Hey there fellow Smash up Derby fan!
What a great way to wrap up the summer fair! 3500 people jammed the bleachers to cheer on their favorite drivers at the Demolition derby that KX96 sponsored.
Congrats to Charlie Richards the commander of our KX96 car. He won the very first heat of the day! Way to go Charlie!!!
It was so cool to be right in front of the action on the announcer's deck.and yet again, I had mud in my hair by the end of it. YEE HAW!!
Here is all the winner's info (Prize money is in brackets):
Heat 1 - 1st #44 Charlie Richards ($100) 2nd #11 Syd Turner (qualified to go in the feature)
Heat 2 - 1st #01 Zane Hammond ($100) 2nd #04 Jason Smith (qualified to go in the feature)
Heat 3 - 1st #37 Dale Stewart ($100) 2nd #207 Kevin Kliever (qualified to go to the feature)
Heat 4 - 1st #3 Shawn Gardner ($100) 2nd #69 Steven Fischer (qualified to go to the feature)
Consolation 1 - 1st 77 Mark Spurill/ #68 Jamie Wade (qualified to go to the feature)
Consolation 2 - 1st #411 Wayne Webber (qualified to go to the feature)
Import Car - 1st 98 Andrew Caruthers ($500) 2nd 19 Shawn Gardner ($50)
Truck - 1st 17 Shawn Gardner ($500) 2nd 3Ds Russ Taylor ($50)
Feature 1st 01 Zane Hammond ($1500) 2nd 37 Dale Stewart($200)
Powderpuff 1st 3Ds Alicia Taylor (pot)
Mechanic 1st 37 Luke Richards (pot)
Not sure what to cook for supper? Get help here!
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TODAY'S WEB SECRET
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Supercook dot com is a unique recipe web page with a clever twist:
You enter the ingredients you have at home and the search engine
finds recipes to use what you've got.
Check your refrigerator and your kitchen cupboard. Type in the food items you find -- the site will suggest a recipe. By using Supercook you'll waste less food, use up perishable or seasonalingredients, and save time and money.
Supercook is fun and easy to use.
Start tonight's dinner at www.supercook.com
How to get your face into space??
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TODAY'S WEB SECRET
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NASA has a nifty web page where you can send your face into space.
To catch a ride (almost) on a rocket, all you have to do is head
to http://faceinspace.nasa.gov/
Upload your photo and choose which of the last two shuttle
missions will carry around what is sure to become a memorable
digital memento.
Only two scheduled shuttle flights are left, so don't delay.
http://faceinspace.nasa.gov/
The Boss May be getting up there in age but he still kicks ASS!!!
The Boss Still Kicks Ass!!!
Randy Bachman Interview - NOW WITH WORKING AUDIO
This is for all you Randy Bachman fans who may have caught portions of this on last week's "Frank Morning" shows or perhaps you read part of it in my Brandon Sun Column today. Whatever the case may be, now you can enjoy this exclusive interview in it's entirity. Enjoy!
Alternate ending for LOST fans!
Forgive me if I sounded even more spaced out as usual this morning, it's just that I'm still recovering form that LOST finale. In fact I'm begining to think that's the other reason they called the show that. Now that it's done I truly have a lost, empty sort of feeling. If you didn't like the ending, here is an alternate ending you might like....
One of the funniest random things I could find on the interweb this week!
This vid is whack but when you see it you may think it's an instant classic... It's one of the funniest random things I could find on the interweb this week and I'm surprised it took me this long! BTW the gals are going to love the dancing dude in the black suit who pops up at :22...
From the "I thought I'd seen it all" files comes.... the beat boxing doggie?
From the "I thought I'd seen it all" files comes.... the beat boxing doggie?
Mother's Day Music Montage
Mom's Day is Sunday and for those of you who want to give your mom a little something extra but can't think of a song to dedicate to her, how about a musical message you can both share. Call her over to the computer right now and crank up this montage made by the KX96 Morning show producers especially for moms!
Femme Fix 2010
The 10th Annual Femme Fix Ladies Smoker at the Vic Inn was an amazing event filled with a ton of fun for all!
It was a 50s and 60s themed fundraiser. The evening consisted of a tasty 50s diner styled dinner, plenty of fun contests and giveaways, silent auction, door prizes and more. They even had The Beetles (Brandon's tribute version of the Beatles) there to entertain the fans and get the dance floor hopping! In keeping with the50s & 60s theme, Brody Allan (our new Afternoon Drive Announcer) and I went as Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis.
Along with some great food, super people and a fun time we managed to raise some financial support for Community Living Brandon.
Thanks to all who came out to show their support!
Here are a few pics of the Hosts in action!
The 2010 MS Walk
Attention Baseball fans!!! Check out this amazing play...
Check it out at :21 -- Unbelievable!! But a very cool play.
Facebook Blunders you want to avoid!!!
Did you know there are 400 million active visitors to Facebook? And that some 30% of employers are using Facebook to screen potential employees?
Don't make these Facebook blunders -- it could cost you (a) your job.
1. Inappropriate Pictures -- Prospective employers or clients don't want to see pictures of you partying. Seemingly innocent photos can hurt.
2. Complaining About Your Current Job -- While everyone complains about work sometimes, make sure you don't do it online.
3. Posting Conflicting Information to Your Resume -- Uh oh, it says "Harvard" on your resume and "unheard of college" on Facebook. Yeah, too bad you didn't put that Harvard graduate degree in your online profile.
4. Statuses You Wouldn't Want A Boss to See -- "Planning" to call in sick so you can hit the slopes? Sure, you can have fun with your status -- but be smart too.
5. Not Understanding Your Security Settings -- Figure. It. Out. If you are going to use Facebook professionally, and even if you aren't, go through your privacy options and limit who has access to what info.
6. Losing by Association -- Watch out who can tag, post, or share to your profile. Remove it as soon as you see it, and "de-friend" questionable repeat offenders as needed.
Remember, Facebook can help you get hired ... or FIRED.
Monday Morning's Top 5 List
In case you missed it, here is today's top 5 list. Catch the top 5 list in the 6AM hour Monday thru Saturday. It's great way to start your day with a chuckle or 2. With all this summer like weather we've been getting lately, you may have been thinking of planning your summer vacation. Although with the constant pressures today's economy causes us, you may have to scale back a bit this year...
The Top 5 Signs You've Scaled Back Too Much on This Year's Summer Vacation
1> What happens in Vegas happens without you.
2> You weren't even aware there *was* a Motel 3.
3> Last year: floating in the pool at Sandals.
This year: running through the sprinkler in Crocs.
4> Souvenir shopping requires a map and the yard sale listing.
5> You parked your Winnebago in your *neighbor's* driveway!
Vacationing with the neighbors can be fun. Vacationing AT the neighbors? Not so much.
The best ad on the net hands down!!!
You gotta love a store that has a sense of humor. Especially a pharmacy! Believe it or not there is a pharmacy called Butt Drugs and they're airing this commercial on TV stations in Corydon, Indiana. They feature 'free parking in the rear!
Check out their website...
http://www.buttdrugs.com/index.html
Or take a gander at their viral ad. Yes i just used the word gander but it'll seem appropriate after you view this here ad...
Young Artists For Haiti
The song features members of Hedley, Sum 41, Theory of a Deadman, Tom Cochrane, Sam Roberts, Barenaked Ladies, Arkells, Colin James, Matt Mays, City and Colour, and more!
One of the most popular vids on the net today!!!!
It is not often that Russian videos go viral, so when this one came about, I just knew I had to write about it. Mr. Trololo (a.k.a. Edward Eduard Hill) is owning YouTube with over two million page views and 13,000 comments in just three months. In fact, my buddy spike sent me the link to the trololo video about a week ago and at that time the clip I viewed was just over 100,000 views. Now it's passed the 2 million mark!!!
The guy has it all.
He is:
a) Russian
b) a good singer with vocals that just make you want to jump up and sing along
c) quite animated in his singing style
My favorite new internet toy!!!
Christmas comes early for David Lee Roth Fans!!!! Check the link below and get set for what should prove to be at least minutes of non stop fun!!!
http://www.thetyser.com/
You can thank me later.....
Walken as you've never seen him before...
When it comes to silly stuff the internet is like the universe.... it's endless!!!
Today's video has Christopher Walken in it. That should be all you need to know to want to check it out. But if you'd like more info, the actor appeared on the B-B-C's Friday Night with Jonathan Ross for a quick dramatic reading of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face."
My Interview with Lighthouse
Here's my interview with Lighthouse in two parts for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
Is the end of the world near? Experts say this crop circle predicts the end...
My Interview with The Northern Pikes
The Northern Pikes Stopped in for a show in Brandon at the 40 during their 2009 reunion tour. Jay Semko took some time out to call in and catch up with a quick chat.
My Scrimmage with The Leafs...well, sort of
Shooting scenes for the made for TV movie, "Keep Your Head Up Kid" (The Don Cherry Story)...
Is the Letterman Palin Controversy Contrived? Doesn't appear to be at the fire David Letterman rally....
Angry protesters gathered outside New York's Ed Sullivan Theater on Tuesday for a "Fire David Letterman" rally. The planned event managed to attract only a small group of people, but what they lacked in numbers, they more than made up for in craziness. There was more press than protesters, and one videographer used the opportunity to meet some of the angry folks.
Brett Michaels Brings Head bangin to the Tony's!!!
Since I'm sure you didn't watch the Tony Awards, I suspect you missed it when Bret Michaels got an Unskinny Bop on the head from a stage set-piece at the end of his segment on the show. The first thing I wondered when I saw this was, "geez... does he have that hat stapled to his melon or what?!"
Bret is fine, but with the rumors that he has cosmetically restored his hair are beginning to fly again!
Check out this vid and you'll see what I mean.
WWE Superstar Randy Orton Loses His Freakin' MIND!!!!
WWE Champion Randy Orton was interviewed by a local Mexican TV show while WWE was on tour in Mexico last week.
The reporter on this particular show asked Orton what he eats for breakfast. Orton responded that he ate omelet. The TV host then made some comment about the omelet making him fragile because of his past injuries.
Orton then lost his cool, got in the reporters face and threatened to head butt his teeth through his skull. He then stormed off the set.
Our Lady Peace Interview
Elmo helps out during Potty Training Month (Yes, that Elmo...)
All parents know that having a child instantly makes you a mature and responsible adult. That is until it comes time to potty train your child. There are many books and videos to aid parents in teaching their toddlers how to use the potty, and no matter how old you are or how mature you think you've become, it is impossible not to laugh. One of the funniest videos available is Elmo's Potty Time. And by the way, June happens to be National Potty Training Awareness Month.
Man lives in Closet!!!
Some people might rent out closet space for their clothing but would you rent out closet space to live in? You might if it looked like Sergio Santos pad!
Check out the pics here....
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/time-money/home/sfl-small-space-sergio-h052209sbmay22,0,4526594.story
2 yearl old pool prodigy!!!
Call him Mini-sota Fats.
An upstate New York two-year-old is being dubbed a billiards prodigy by dazzling crowds across the country with his pool playing prowess.
"Two-year-old billiards prodigy Keith O'Dell Jr. dazzling crowds with pool prowess" -
Best Beat Boxer??? You be the judge...
YouTube contains thousands of videos of people showing off their beat-boxing skills, but Joseph Poolpo of France has gotten a lot of attention recently with many people thinking he may be the best.
Watch video of beat-boxer of Joseph Poolpo on youtube.
Think you're a good driver? Take this test to prove it.
DRIVERS GETTING DUMBER |
If you think you're surrounded by the worst drivers ever -- it could be worse! You could live in New York.
Throughout North America recent surveys show, about 76.6% of drivers know basic road rules, down from 78% percent last year, the survey found.
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Best of the Misheard Lyrics!!
BEST of the misheard lyrics
See, this is why I love the misheard lyrics topic, and never really get tired of it. Because for every "there's a bathroom on the right," a.k.a. (CCR Bad Moon Rising) a lyric that's been banging around this topic for decades now, there's an "I fight with Loralee, Loralee always wins."
The "Loralee" lyric is how listener Allie's sister misheard "I fight authority, authority always wins" in John Mellencamp's "Authority Song." and she also sez...."I tell you, I am never going to hear that song again without singing the new version." Geez Allie, Loralee must be one tough cookie!
As I write this, it's hard to sort through and find the gems of misheard lyric emails and calls I've received over the years. Here are my favorites so far:
"One of my co-workers legitimately thought that the chorus to Van Halen's 'Panama' was 'Had enough! Had enou-ugh!' He started singing it at the end of a work day and we all giggled heartily." --Jim
"Mine was for the Beatles' "Paperback Writer." For the longest time (seriously, until I was in college), I thought the lyric was "Take a back right turn" instead of "Paperback Writer." -Jen
"One I still get teased about by my brother: "Help me Rhonda, help me get a ride on my horse." Hey, I was only 8 or 9 at the time!" --Andy
"A friend thought the lyrics in Sister Golden Hair were 'I could not make it Sunday 'cause I got some dandy grass' rather than ".. cause I got so damn depressed." We were in college so it made sense." --Rex
"I've heard many people mix up REM's Orange Crush line "I've got my spine, I've got my orange crush" with 'I've got my Sprite, I've got my Orange Crush' as if the band were enjoying some soft drinks." --Paul
**** This one may be my absolute favorite from the good ol' country radio days.... Kenny Rogers and "Lucille." I still think he sings -- 'Four hundred children and this crap that won't heal.' " --Wes
"My 3-year-old at the time sang 'I can see all popsicles in my way' instead of "I can see all obstacles in my way" in the song "I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone"." --Mel
"(My ex) thought that it was 'I've got shoes, they're made of plywood,' instead of "I've got chills, they're multiplying" from Grease." --Michelle
" 'I've been waiting for a squirrel like you,' Foreigner." --Jeni
"My son thought KISS sang 'I wanna rock and roll all night and probably every day.'" --Tami
Thanks to everybody who took the time to submit thus far. If you'd like to add to this list, feel free to send out an email to FMcGwire@KX96Online.com
Cheers!
Franko
Classic Swine Flu PSA from the 70s
Think the swine flu is a new disease? Think again. People feared a swine flu epidemic way back in 1976. In fact, it spurred a national vaccination campaign. Several public service announcements were produced and broadcast on T-V. Check out a few of them right here...
Friday's Fuel Around Play Of The Day!
Westman's best Rock KX96 is filling you up with more than just the greatest new & classic rock!
How about filling up with Fuel For A Full year absolutely FREE!
THE TRAGICALLY HIP TO RELEASE 12TH STUDIO ALBUM
Check out the track listing and more info here!
Listen to the entries in our "Best Bubbles Impersonation" contest and vote for your favorite here!
Eddie Vedder Sings Karaoke. See it here!!!
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder sang karaoke in Mesa, Arizona, where he was attending Chicago Cubs fantasy camp. Here he is singing U2's "Where The Streets Have No Name" . . . (--You can watch the video HERE.) Personally i think Eddie should quit farting around with Karaoke and get finishing the new PJ album that they say should be out by the end of this year.
Grammy Highlites, Low Lites and More!
Most puzzling leg grab: Presenter Whitney Houston, sliding her hand to the top of her (admittedly sleek) thigh and saying she'd wished she'd worn her boots. With that dress?
The honey, you were supposed to pull that off at the restaurant! award: Winner Jennifer Hudson's peculiar napkinlike bib atop her otherwise sleek sheath (but we loved her teary shout-out to her family "in heaven and here on earth").
10 Things Men Never Want to Hear Women Say
Any of these ring a bell?
Superbowl Ads Skyrocketing in Price
Five Holiday Myths that may surprise you!
BUSTED: FIVE HOLIDAY MYTHS
Some docs from the Indiana University School of Medicine argue that many of the 'facts' you take for granted are actually old wives tales.
Myth 1: Sugar makes kids hyperactive.
The experts who are both pediatricians say this is without a doubt false and that scientists examining how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar have never found a connection. What has been found is that parents who think their children have consumed sugar, rate their children's behavior as more hyperactive, even if in fact no sugar was consumed.
Myth 2: Suicides increase over the holidays.
While you might think the stress of Christmas with its family get-togethers, loneliness, and the cold, dark winter months are enough to make people think about hanging themselves with tinsel the experts say it is another falsehood. Studies conducted around the globe show that Christmas is not a peak for suicides and that they are actually more common during warm and sunny times of the year.
Myth 3: You lose most of your body heat through your head.
Proving that even the experts can be wrong, the docs said they thought this was true before the started researching it. As it was they found that any uncovered part of the body loses heat and will drop the core body temperature proportionally.
Myth 4: Eating at night makes you fat.
Good news is you want a late night snack, the experts say it is not more likely to lead to weight gain than if you had eaten the same at lunchtime. While initial research suggests people do gain more weight if they eat late at night, it turns out this is only because calorie-laden foods are more popular. If you were eating that tub of Ben and Jerrys at breakfast it would have the same effect.
Myth 5: You can cure a hangover with...
The doctors say that whatever your granny used to fill that blank, whether aspirin and bananas or a prickly pear and Vegemite -- there is no magic cure for a hangover They say well-designed studies have found that anything but time -- and drinking water to treat dehydration -- can ease the aftermath of too much alcohol consumption.
Sign the national petition against the coalition here!
Against the coalition?
Want to have a say?
While the political parties forming the coalition are sending the message "there is strength in numbers," lets see if that saying rings true!
Add your name to the petition against the coalition right here!!
New Clip of a Big Flick!
Anyhoo! As promised in today's showbiz buzz
Here's the trailer for what should be the next big chick flick . . . "She's Just Not That Into You". It hits theaters on February 6th . . .
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=47096344
(--You have to admit, this thing is LOADED with big names. It stars Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kevin Connolly, Ben Affleck, Justin Long and Bradley Cooper.)
These are the top 10 Christmas gift giving mistakes
The gift buying season is on! So before you go crazy out there, pause for a moment and consider this list of what retail journalist Donna L. Montaldo says are the top 10 worst gift-giving mistakes -- and avoid doing it!
1. The "Good Intentions" Gift. What you think might be filled with good intentions could ignite deep resentments. Gifts that target a specific short-coming are generally not appreciated. Such gifts could include:
* A gift certificate to the newest diet craze.
* Coaching tapes on how to be successful to someone who is unemployed or in a dead-end job.
* A month's supply of Nicorette to a chain smoker.
* Hypnosis tapes for overeaters, smokers, aggressive Type A personalities.
Where are you getting ripped off the most?
Biggest Retail Ripoffs according to AOL
Wine in Restaurants.. Restaurants charge 100-200% more than what you would pay for that bottle of wine at the store if you buy by the bottle. It's a whopping 300-400% markup if you buy wine by the glass! To make it even worse, the highest markups are on the lowest priced wines.
Pre-Cut Produce .. Pre-cut fruits and vegetables didn't even exist 10 years ago, but we spent more than $600 million on prepared salads alone last year. While grabbing pre-cut fruit and vegetables can help cut down on your time in the kitchen, that small convenience carries a big price. It's safe to say you are paying at least double the cost for pre-cut produce vs. buying their whole counterparts.
MAN BRAS???!! Okay now this is just all too bizzarre...
A company in Japan is now marketing bras that are specially made for men. They come in black, red and pink. (--You can find out more about it and watch a video HERE! If you dare....
MAN BRAS???!! Okay now this is just all too bizzarre...
A company in Japan is now marketing bras that are specially made for men. They come in black, red and pink. (--You can find out more about it and watch a videoHERE! If you dare....
Fireball in Northern Alberta Sky now thought to be a UFO? (with video link)
It's a bird!
It's a plane!
It's....... a UFO?
You be the judge >>> FIREBALL VID LINK
Check out Nickelback's Leno Appearance from earlier this week!
In case you missed them on Leno earlier this week (Week of Nov. 17th)
Here ya be >>> "Gotta be Somebody" on Leno Link! A big thanks to my friend Kim in Medicine Hat for scooping a decent video link to this!
Film Threat magazine gets tasteless with their frigid 50 list!
HEATH LEDGER TOPS THIS YEAR'S FRIGID 50 . . . ???
Every year, "Film Threat" magazine drops a list called the Frigid 50. Simply put, it's a list of 50 entertainers who are basically OVER.
--This year's list is pretty lame. There are a lot of stupid entries. But the stupidest of them all would have to be their #1 pick: HEATH LEDGER . . . who DIED in January.
(--I'm not easily offended. I'm not upset that he's on this list. I'm just annoyed with "Film Threat" for doing this, because it doesn't make them "cool", or "edgy" . . . and it really isn't very funny. It's just LAME.)
Who is your favorite bond girl? See the top 10 BOND GIRLS here!!
THE 10 BEST BOND GIRLS |
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Lights!!! Camera..... BOND, James Bond.
Latest Amy Winehouse VideoWed, 2008-11-12 10:39.
AMY WINEHOUSE DID NOT LOOK NEAR DEATH YESTERDAY:
--Yesterday, the paparazzi caught up to her, and she looked halfway decent. --She also talked about how she'll be reunited with husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL in FIVE DAYS . . . and said that when they do meet up, they'll probably, quote, "sit on the couch and look at each other and cry." Angry Mom Goes Off!!!! See the video here!Wed, 2008-11-12 09:08.
Mom Goes Off .. Smashes Son's Laptop .. this pre-teen gave his mom some lip and refused to get offline so she picked up his laptop and smashed it on the ground... it's starts out as an innocent card trick video then..... WHAMMO!!!!
Top tips for improving your memory!Fri, 2008-11-07 11:24.
...man is my wife going to be happy i'm posting stuff like this up here.... (Think about it! No more missed anniversaries, birthdays or other important dates that are crucial for keeping.... errr.... everybody happy.)FIVE TIPS THAT WILL GIVE YOU A PERFECT MEMORY
Celebrate Pursuit of Happiness Week and spread the positive vibes!Wed, 2008-11-05 11:07.
THIS WEEK IS Pursuit of Happiness Week -- What does it take to be truly happy and have feelings of joy permeate your everyday life? Six British experts have found what they say are 10 simple steps we can all take to make our lives happy, reports the BBC News. The team determined that the "seeds of happiness" are in this 10-point plan:
Yea!!! We get an extra hour of sleep this weekend.... and it could save some lives?Thu, 2008-10-30 08:29.
YOU'RE 5% LESS LIKELY TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK THE MONDAY AFTER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS:This is just a reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 A.M. on Sunday morning . . . so you'll have to turn your clocks BACK an hour on Saturday night, when you go to bed.--Since we're on the topic, the end of Daylight Saving Time is a great thing . . . because it means you get an extra hour of sleep.--But did you know that extra hour of sleep . . . could actually save your life?--Researchers in Sweden have found that on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time ends . . . there are 5% FEWER heart attacks.--And on the flipside, there are 5% MORE heart attacks the entire week following the start of Daylight Saving Time in the spring. Why?--Because sleep can affect our hearts in all sorts of ways. And getting just one extra hour of sleep can lower your blood pressure, heart rate and your tendency to develop blood clots.--In other words, gaining a single extra hour of sleep by "falling back" can actually protect your heart . . . at least for a day.--You're welcome.How much plastic surgery is too much? See for yourself....Thu, 2008-10-30 08:18.
w much plastic surgery is too much?
Celebrate Scott Weiland's 41st birthday by listening to his new tune...Mon, 2008-10-27 07:51.
Another track from SCOTT WEILAND'S upcoming solo album, which is called "Happy in Galoshes", has hit the Internet. It's called "Crash". (--Check it out >>> http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-scott-weiland-crashWould you pay 3million for a Superbowl ad to find a mate?!!Mon, 2008-10-27 06:43.
A WOMAN IS RAISING MONEY SO SHE CAN PLACE A PERSONAL AD . . . DURING THE SUPER BOWL??? Ladies . . . I know it's hard to find a good man . . . but THIS seems a little extreme to me. --Amy Borkowsky is a standup comedian from New York City . . . and she desperately wants to settle down and get married. --So, in order to increase her chances of finding a guy, Amy's decided to post a personal ad . . . during the Super Bowl. Seriously. --There's just one problem: The going rate for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial is $3 MILLION. So Amy's set up a website . . . called SuperBowlSingleGirl.com . . . where she's accepting donations. --As of last night, Amy had raised $1,790 for her personal ad . . . which means she only has $2,998,210 to go. Ferrell doing Bush = FUNNY!Fri, 2008-10-24 06:30.
"Saturday Night Live" did another one of their prime-time special 'election' editions of Weekend Update last night . . . and WILL FERRELL returned to do his impersonation of PRESIDENT BUSH. And yes, he met up with TINA FEY as SARAH PALIN. --Since the skit brought together the show's two most popular political impersonations in recent history, expectations were pretty high. --It started out as a presidential address from the Oval Office. When Tina Fey showed up, they discussed who was more folksy, plus Will Ferrell described how the Vice President was actually more powerful than the president. (--You can check out the skit yourself, here . . .) Check out this trailer for the upcoming season of "Lost" - after viewing it I'm still lost... for any plausible explanationThu, 2008-10-23 10:13.
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON OF "LOST": A trailer for the fifth season of "Lost" has hit the Internet. If you're interested in getting a sneak peek at the events that won't be explained this season, here you go . . . Mark Wahlberg Talks to Farm Animals... Funny or no? You be the judge.Mon, 2008-10-20 09:15.
You may not have realized this, people, but we almost lost MARK WAHLBERG . . . to RETIREMENT. (???) Seriously . . . 37-year-old Mark Wahlberg was close to hanging it up. But his new movie, "Max Payne", is doing so well, he might not. --He says, quote, "Maybe I'll retire at 45 now. We'll see. I do want to be able to take my kids to school and drag them to the golf course with me. I can't be working at the pace that I am for much longer." (--I understand how all the "SNL" water cooler talk this fall has been about TINA FEY. But I honestly believe the show's funniest skit this year has been "Mark Wahlberg Talks to Animals". Check it out if you haven't seen it yet . . .) Palin Appears on SNL - See it here!!!Mon, 2008-10-20 07:30.
Palin does the SNL intro...
Is there a ghost in your house?Mon, 2008-10-20 07:18.
Some spooky signs you need to be aware of...
Check out the tracklist of G n' R's new albumFri, 2008-10-17 10:56.
Is the longest awaited, arguably most anticipated rock release finally ready to roll???
BABY FEVER HAS HIT HOLLYWOOD!!Fri, 2008-10-10 09:58.
What is it with all these hollywood starlets and babies??? If they're not adopting them they're popping them out!
NEW ZEPPELIN TOUR NEWSFri, 2008-10-10 09:05.
ZEPPELIN TO TOUR WITHOUT PLANT?
Cheese cake to sell NHL Hockey???Wed, 2008-10-08 09:25.
Will the NHL ever become more popular in the states?
New SNL Palin Skit with Tina FeyMon, 2008-10-06 11:06.
As heard on today's Wake Up Show With Franko! A must read for managersThu, 2008-10-02 07:54.
Here are 10 things you can do right now to kick the habit of old-fashioned, time-based management and get your team focusing on results instead.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!Wed, 2008-10-01 07:03.
Who Knew these things could ever be so useful??!! Sarah barracuda..... the long lost beauty pageant video!Mon, 2008-09-29 07:02.
A Frank's Blog exclusive!!! Sarah barracudas long lost beauty pageant video!
See it here!!! Attention guys!!! How well do you know your wife?Wed, 2008-09-24 06:22.
For those of you who heard the "Did you know file" on Wednesday morning...
>>> THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN YOU AND THE BOSS <<<Wed, 2008-09-10 08:29.
Did you know that today, Wednesday (September 10) is National Boss/Employee Exchange Day, a day to help bosses and employees appreciate each other by sharing each other's point of view.Attention WHL hockey fans!!! Vote for Brandon here...Thu, 2008-08-28 10:59.
Wouldn't it be cool if the Memorial Cup were to be held in Brandon. Go to the official WHL website and vote now!!!
A different type of Olympic action???!!!Mon, 2008-08-25 09:28.
Michael Phelps goes for the gold in more ways than one....
Sharon Stone robs the cradle!!!!Mon, 2008-08-25 09:18.
Are ya ready for some pictures of SHARON STONE and her supposed 24-year-old boyfriend, Chase Dreyfous? Tune it in, turn it up and ROCK OUT!!! Getting to know your new Morning Show Host, by Frank McGwireMon, 2008-07-07 11:21.
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