Thursday, June 26, 2008

Don't mess with Tim McGraw!

Last year, Tim's wife, Faith Hill, reamed a lady in the audience for grabbing her husband inappropriately. Tuesday night, Tim was singing "Indian Outlaw" at a concert in Washington when he noticed an aggressive male in the front row striking a woman. Tim called for security while yanking the guy up on stage. Seems this guy needed some instruction on how to treat a lady!

Here's the video.....
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The healthiest chain restaurants

Lookin for a healthy restaurant?.....You might be pleasantly surprised....click here.....http://eating.health.com/2008/04/23/the-healthiest-places-for-you-to-eat-out/

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

BE WITH ANNA NALICK ONSTAGE



I love her song "Breathe (2am)" and I'm happy to let you know Anna Nalick has got a new album coming out and an upcoming tour behind it. However, there’s no release date just yet, nor is there a trek schedule. Nevertheless, the singer-songwriter is auctioning off the chance to be with her onstage during one of the tour’s shows. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to PEACE for Families, which helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.. . http://www.annanalick.com/

Sweet William is a beautiful flower and and beautiful cat!




William, sweet William…made his way as a stray to the porch of a family who has already taken three cats into their warm home. He had a loving family for a few days, before he came to the shelter, where he is now a neutered one year old male, Domestic Shorthair. William is one of the first of our hundreds of cats to greet you at the front Adoption doors—wouldn’t you love to stop by, say hello, and take him home in your gracious arms, where he will soon after sooth your soul?
Stop by the Cleveland APL at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont (look for Kennilworth off of W. 14th and Kennilworth turns into Willey Ave)...or visit http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Monday, June 23, 2008

ADOPT A FELINE STAR DURING “PURRmiere” MONTH AT THE CLEVELAND APL!





$25 Adult Cat Adoption Fee, $50 for Kittens, Free for Seniors

In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, for the month of June, the APL has undergone a transformation into “Purrywood” and is hosting homeless, feline celebrities who played starring roles in locally produced films such as Iron Cat, The Incredible Cat, Cats and the City, and Kingdom of the Many Kitties! OK ... not really, but it’s totally fun and the cats ARE incredible and desperately need homes!

Purrywood’s feline celebrities, like Sarah JessiCat Parker and HarriCat Ford, will be available for immediate adoption. Adult cats, aged 5 months and older, will be adopted for $25 and kittens under 5 months for $50. The adoption fee includes initial vaccines, FeLV/FIV testing, treatment for parasites, spay or neuter surgery, a collar and tag, travel box, one month’s pet insurance, and a health exam from a local veterinarian. Adoption fees for senior citizens over 60 years of age will be waived compliments of the Pets for the Elderly Foundation. Photos of adoptable stars can be viewed at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

PURRmiere Month is part of the Cleveland APL’s ongoing campaign to find homes for every adoptable animal. “We believe our homeless cats are stars and that by adopting one, families will add years of joy, entertainment, and rewarding companionship their homes,” explains Ayse Casson, Director of Operations at the Cleveland APL, ”We invite our community to join our life-saving efforts by welcoming a shelter animal into their home ... and having some fun with us while they’re at it!”

Call 216.771.4616 or visit http://www.clevelandapl.org/ for more information.

Located in the Tremont District, the Cleveland Animal Protective League is the largest nonprofit humane society in Northeast Ohio and relies solely on donations to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty and to provide shelter and care for nearly 11,000 homeless animals a year. There is never a limit on the amount of time an animal may stay at the APL. The Cleveland APL has been serving the animals and people of Northeast Ohio since 1913.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Win Dodge Challenger #5 - Help The Kids!


The Northern Ohio Dodge Dealers are donating the fifth 2008 Dodge Challenger built to be raffled off for the benefit of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. The 2008 Challenger is the hottest new car and the fifth one built is very valuable. The Boys and Girls Clubs will open new centers to reach and help more children. Raffle tickets are only $20 each or 6 for $100. Tickets and rules are available at http://www.clevekids.org/. The drawing will be held in early September.

Aspiring filmmakers.....read this!

Join Sex and the City Producer and
Founder of NEHST Studios at Boot Camp

NEHST Studios welcomes aspiring filmmakers
to join award-winning film gurus in Boot Camp

NEHST Studios is opening their doors and offering aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to participate in Boot Camp. Once inside, participants will interact and learn from two of the industry’s best, Larry Meistrich, founder of NEHST Studios and award-winning producer of “Sling Blade,” with Billy Bob Thornton, and Antonia Ellis, producer of the HBO hit series, Sex and the City with Sarah Jessica Parker.

NEHST Studios is the only major studio in the entertainment industry that is traveling across the nation with its founder, CEO and other decision makers to discover and develop creative talent. The three-day Boot Camp grants filmmakers access to top movers and shakers in the film business, who will give step-by-step experience on how to write, produce, cast, direct and sell ones own feature.

On the final day, participants are welcomed into an exclusive pitch session. Sell the idea to NEHST and the participants project may join many other production deals that were discovered through Boot Camps. Larry Meistrich has previously run pitch sessions and Boot Camps in Cleveland and is particularly interested in Cleveland financing opportunities. He has already made content deals here.

“Today, it’s very difficult to break into the film industry and NEHST Studios doesn’t want it to be hard any more,” said Meistrich, “I too was once a filmmaker craving to get in and now I want to give unknown filmmakers a chance to pursue their dreams through NEHST.”

As a participant in the NEHST Studios Aspiring Filmmakers Boot Camp, you will not only be ahead of your competition in experience and networking, but you will be on your way to becoming a part of the best.

WHO: Writers, Directors, Producers, anyone aspiring to make it in film

WHEN: June 27-29, 2008
Friday, 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HOW: To register visit, www.filmboot.com. Space is limited, don’t wait!
WHERE: Tri-C Metro Campus (CuyahogaCommunityCollege)
29000 Community College Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
Liberal Arts Building, Room 101
About NEHST Studios

NEHST Studios is a diversified film production, financing and distribution company headed up by industry veteran Larry Meistrich – producer and founder of The Shooting Gallery, an independent film studio, and entrepreneur, CEO Ari Friedman. The goals of NEHST are to remove entertainment industry barriers and open up pitching and development to any aspiring filmmaker with a great idea. The company was launched at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.

For more information visit http://www.nehst.com.

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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Could coffee prevent heart disease?


First, I wanted to share this website with you. It's http://www.wowowow.com/. It's a fabulous website full of interesting information from people we know and love! Read the article Marlo Thomas wrote about her father, Danny Thomas....put the tissues nearby!


Read this about how coffee can help prevent heart disease in women....yeh, finally, a habit that's good for us!

Another great information website that our PD Dave introduced me to is www.allmyfaves.com!

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

My new favorite TV show!




If you've never seen "Army wives" on Lifetime TV, you are missin out on a great show! My husband and I are both hooked on this show. It's timely, emotional and addictive! I loved Kim Delaney on "NYPD Blue" and she's even better on this show. She just lost her college bound daughter in an explosion and has to deal with going on with her life. It's on Sunday nights at 10pm on Lifetime. I never miss it! Season 1 is out on DVD! Rent it, catch up, then tune in on Sunday nights!

Congrats to our "Army Wives" winner, Maryanne Hunter of Maple Hts. She won the "Army Wives" grand prize package valued at over $1000...just for watching her favorite show and answering the trivia questions on our website.

What does American Idol David Cook look for in a woman?


Click here to find out what David looks for in a woman and check out the other hottest bachelors featured in People Magazine before it hits newstands this Friday!

Looking for a walking mate?




What a great first pet for your child! Holly is a gorgeous one year old female Abyssisian Guinea Pig—who came to our shelter, at the beginning of May, when she was pregnant. Now all of her little baby piggies have found their ways to new homes—but she is still awaiting her much deserved family! She is tame and will sit in your lap, after a few moments of building up her trust in you. After this initial meeting—Holly will be your friend for life, and purr her way into your heart!
Come visit Holly at the Cleveland APL at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont or check out the website at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Is this a dig at Tony Romo's ex Carrie Underwood?


Jessica Simpson didn't make the people at PETA too happy with this shirt she wore in the airport the other day. Some say it has to do with a cat fight between Jessica and her now boyfriend, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's ex-girlfriend, Carrie Underwood. Carrie was voted World's Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA two years in a row.
Apparently, Jessica doesn't know who she's messing with....every heard the song "Before he cheats", Jess????

Friday, June 13, 2008

Getting rid of bees on your deck!


Got an email from Marianne that said.....


Read your blog on getting rid of mosquitoes. Would you hve any idea on getting rid of bees? Everytime we bring food on the deck the bees Zoom in. Maybe your listeners would have an idea


From WikiAnswers....
The first rule is do not do anything until it is dark, when they are back in the hive. The second rule (daylight) is do not wear yellow...they are attracted to it. Best color is light shades of khaki, and the other obvious things, such as no sugar drinks etc.
Misc......: Don't swat them, just slowly fade back. If you swat and kill one, like many of the flying stinging pests, they emit a chemical "alarm" that brings others to the "rescue". If you get chased, generally speaking, they fly in straight lines, so zig-zag as you run.
Just pick a safe spot, and watch where they are all returning to locate the hive in the ground, log, etc. If it is off your property, like a ditch behind the fence, etc., You are on your own. If you call a private exterminator,they will not come unless it is on your property. If you call the park service, they usually will not come either.
FYI....if you have lots of bees flying "your way", such as when you are out on the deck during the day....you are probably on the "fly-way" path of the bees. They use markers to navigate. If you move your deck furniture, or umbrella, bright colored items off your deck, or to different location, sometimes they will at least use a different route.
well - in my back yard we had a massive nest that was lik 1m long in my tree. my dad got a bucket of terps and dumped it on there. nothing can survive breathin and drinkin terps.
The best way to make bees escape and fly away is to provide smoke (NOT FIRE) in the area.
Dump a bucket of soapy water (Ex. Dawn, Liquid soap, oxy clean)you may mix them, then dump some insect repellent in your mixture. Dump it down the hole/entrance of the nest. If you can't get near it during the day when the bees are active, you can dump it at night. NOTE: Just to be safe, after you dump the bucket, RUN. You have about 10-20 sec. to leave the area before the bees will attack. Or, in other words, don't stay around to see the bees come out! Be sure to keep the soil soaked all times around the nest and entrance because the bees hate wet soil. And, the entrance should cave in from being wet, therefore, trapping the queen and most bees inside. the bees that are trapped OUTside the nest will eventually leave. Also, bees hate moth balls. You may put them down the entrance hole and scatter them on top of the land right around the opening. You can also put the moth balls in a pantyhoe or sock and hang it above the entrance.


Any other suggestions?

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Companies filing for bankruptcy email

I received this email from a friend suggesting if I had any gift cards for any of these businesses, I'd better use them up quick!

The following companies just filed for Bankruptcy:

Hollywood Video
Levitz
Sharper Image
Performance Team Freight
Linens n Things
Circuit City
Bed, Bath and Beyond

After investigating, I found out one of my favorite stores Bed, Bath and Beyond did not file for bankruptcy...in fact, they may buy some of the Linens and things stores......

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/bankruptcies.asp

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

How to get rid of those pesky mosquitoes this summer!


Here's an email from WDOK listener Jeany....

The best way of getting rid of mosquitoes is Listerine, the original medicinal type. The Dollar Store-type works, too. I was at a deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home without it.....Passit on.It kills them instantly. It really doesn't take much, and it is a big bottle so it is not as expensive to use as the can of spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes. It will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like your front door), but sprayaround the frame. Spray around the window frames, and even inside the dog houseif you have one.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Check out the latest Coldplay video




We saw a commercial for the new Coldplay CD the other night on TV and my husband said, "Is that U2?" I told him it was Coldplay, only to find out Coldplay hired U2's famous videographer, Anton Corbijn, for the video.....It's very much like U2!


Click play to watch the video!

Dana and Candy deserve a 2nd chance at life!



On March 23, humane investigators received a call about ten abandoned cats, due to the owner passing away. All of these beautiful felines were brought to the Cleveland APL—including Candy, a young spayed female Domestic Shorthair. She was slowly brought back to good health with her siblings—and loves to show you her appreciation! She will gently take your hand in her paws and lick you with kisses! This petite little girl would love to find comfort in your home with you today!
Can you find it in your heart to adopt her? Visit the Cleveland Animal Protective League at 1729 Willey Ave. in Tremont....off W. 14th, look for Kennilworth and that street turns into Willey Ave. Check out their website at http://www.clevelandapl.org/.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Support the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act

Read this note from a nurse:

I'll never forget the look in my patients eyes when I had to tell them they had to go home with the drains, new exercises and no breast.I remember begging the doctors to keep these women in the hospital longer, only to hear that they would, but their hands were tied by the insurance companies. So there I sat with my patients, giving them the instructions they needed to take care of themselves, knowing full well they didn't grasp half of what I was saying, because the glazed, hopeless, frightened look spoke louder than the quiet 'Thank You they muttered. A mastectomy is when a woman's breast is removed in order to remove cancerous breast cells/tissue. If you know anyone who has had a mastectomy, you may know that there is a lot of discomfort and pain afterwards. Insurance companies are trying to make mastectomies an outpatient procedure. Let's give women the chance to recover properly in the hospital for 2 days after surgery. It takes 2 seconds to do this and is very important. Please take the time and do it really quick! Please send this to everyone in your address book. If there was ever a time when our voices and choices should be heard, this is one of those times .If you're receiving this, it's because I think you will take the 30 seconds to go to vote on this issue and send it on to others. You know who will do the same. There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require Insurance Companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the 'drive-through mastectomy' where womenare forced to go home just a few hours after surgery, against the wishes of theirdoctor, still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached. Lifetime Television has put this bill on their Web page with apetition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on.PLEASE!! Sign the petition by clicking on the Web site below. You need no t give more than your name and zip code number.http://www.lifetime tv.com/breastcan cer/petition/ signpetition. phpThis takes about 2 seconds. PLEASE PASS THIS ON to your friends and family, and on behalf of all women, THANKS.

Dancin on the Nautica Queen

Thanks to everyone who helped support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation on board the Nautica Queen Sunday, June 8th. We raised $7000 and had a fun night on our cruise! Here's a picture of my nieces and nephew ("the triplets") Kyle, Carly and Jodi and Terry Moir's son Alex and his friend Andy showing the younger kids a step or two! Can you guess what song was playing???????


Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Check out this guy who was discovered on YouTube and is now the lead singer for Boston



If Queen can go on without Freddy Mercury, the 70s rock group Boston can survive without Brad Delp, who passed away last year. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=4971065&page=1