SOMETHING SPOOKY FOR ALL HALLOWS EVE...EVE...

MIND EXPANDER!
A new study says 30% of Americans (I think it's more) are suffering from this affliction but they can't help it, it's HEREDITARY! And by the way, it annoys the heck out of the rest of us 70%...what is it?

Answer: BAD DRIVING

Yep, new study at U.C. Irvine says your bad driving is in your genes.  If you're a bad driver, chances are you came from a long line of bad drivers all the way back to great-great-great GRANDDADDY EZEKIEL,
who drove that ox cart into the path of an oncoming goat herd. 
Trouble is, 98% of people will actually tell you they are GOOD DRIVERS. 
Of course, you and I who ARE good drivers know better, don't we? 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR INTERNET!

Yep, that is the answer to today's MIND EXPANDER...the INTERNET is 40 years old today.  And no, for those of you wondering, AL GORE is NOT the inventor.

Think of the ways the INTERNET has expanded YOUR mind...or complicated it...or RUINED it. 

Spooky, huh?


A PERSONAL NOTE

Today is also the birth anniversary of my son, TJ.  He would have been 31 today.  He passed away on July 16 from liver disease.  We all miss him and know the upcoming Holidays will not be the same. 




WHO DRESSES YOUR PET FOR HALLOWEEN?

It's become THE THING TO DO now as Halloween has grown more popular over the past 2 decades.  If you want to see some cool, funny PET costumes, check out this web site:

tiny.cc/doghalloween


HAPPY HALLOWEEN...IT'S ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY, YA KNOW

Is anybody cutting back on the decorations, the candy purchases, the partying due to your economic situation?  The ghouls just may have to satisfy their OWN sweet tooth-es this time. 

READY TO EXPAND THE MIND?

What should you do for your DAUGHTERS to make them more successful and earn higher paychecks?

Answer: Give them MASCULINE names!

The study out of South Carolina says girls with names like; Kelly, Jordan, Hayden, Harper, etc were more likely to be promoted, nominated to the bench and accepted as partners than girls with more feminine names like: Emma, Madaline, Allison, etc.

The stuy says it evens helps if the girl's name is Samantha to shorten it to Sam or from Ashley to Ash...
So, ya wanna successful FEMALE lawyer in the family...there you go.

TUESDAY'S MIND EXPANDER

Dogs are so good at sniffing stuff.  They've long been used to sniff out crooks, drugs, bombs and other things.  But now dogs are doing a great service in sniffing out THESE evil doers.  What are they sniffing out these days?

Answer: BEDBUGS!

Yep, the little creatures of the goodnight wish...Sleep tight, don't let the...well, you know...have resurfaced as such a menace, even in UPSCALE HOTELS AND HOMES, that our little K-9 friends are once again coming to the rescue!  Thanks, little buddies!


PUT ON YOUR FUNNY WALK

It's John Cleese's birthday today.  One of the founding members of Monty Python's Flying Circus is 70.  BTW, his father's last name was CHEESE but decided the family would be better off, and probably less harassed, if the name were changed to Cleese.  John PROBABLY wouldn't have been teased TOO MUCH, however, since he was SIX AND A HALF FEET TALL BY THE TIME HE WAS TWELVE!


DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

Sean Murphy of Lansing, Michigan set a Guinness World Record for putting...are you ready...SIXTEEN HISSING COCKROACHES IN HIS MOUTH...and holding them for 10 seconds.  He broke the record with 12 and then decided to go for 4 four more...there's always room for more hissing cockroaches, right?
He says if anyone breaks that record by next Halloween, he'll go for TWENTY. 
Sure, why not, once you've had ONE HISSING COCKROACH in your mouth, you've cleared the BIG hurdle.  The more the merrier, huh?

TODAY'S MIND EXPANDER
From the question found at our FACEBOOK PAGE...
What would make you put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards?  (Ok, I'll wait, while you make up your jokes!)

Answer: YOU JUST SAW A WITCH!

Yeah, apparently, according to tradition...or folklore, if you should SEE a witch, you are to turn your clothes inside out and walk backwards.  MY guess is this makes the witch think you're CRAZY and will leave you alone.  If any of you get a chance to try this out on Halloween...let me know how it works out for you.  Thanks.


THIS IS GREAT!
Who knew that to moose calves, a simple lawn sprinkler is the same as Chucky Cheese to kids?  Check out this adorable video.

www.youtube.com/watch



OK...THIS IS GONNA NEED SOME 'SPLAININ'!!

Reverend Al Sharpton says, "The world needs MORE FATHERS LIKE JOE JACKSON!"
Excuse me, Rev, do you mean JOE JACKSON, the father of the JACKSON FAMILY?   You don't, to you?  YOU DO?  The one Michael claimed was a tyrant to him and his brothers and BEAT him with a belt when he missed a line in a song?  The one LaToya said was abusive to her?  THAT JOE JACKSON? 
The one who, upon his SON'S DEATH, was promoting a CONCERT to honor Michale?  THAT JOE JACKSON?
Pardon me, while I scoff.
While I understand your point about discipline and children, I'd hesitate to make JOE JACKSON the poster DAD for nurturing fatherhood. 

And exactly what did YOU get for this ridiculous endorsement, Reverend Sharpton?


THE WORLD SERIES IS SET...IT'S THE YANKEES AND PHILLIES

First pitch is scheduled for Wednesday night in NY...two games, a travel day, three games in Philly, IF NECESSARY, another travel day and then IF NECESSARY, two more games in NY...maybe this thing will be over by CHRISTMAS...which is only TWO MONTHS AWAY...do you realize THAT? 

READY TO EXPAND YOUR BRAIN?

The SECOND most traded item on international markets?  COFFEE!
If you're having yours now, I'll bet you're in total agreement. 

Oh...the FIRST?  GASOLINE! 

QUOTE OF THE DAY

The functionaries of every government have propensities to command at will the liberty and property of their constituents.  There is no safe deposit for these but with THE PEOPLE, THEMSELVES, nor can they be safe with them without INFORMATION.  Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe.
-Thomas Jefferson-


THANKS AMY

Amy came to the show last night..."Twelve Angry Jurors" to see me.  She read about it here and on Facebook and drove from Lawrenceville to Duluth.  I know that it's not THAT far but I thought it was wonderful of her to do that and to come introduce herself after the show.  It truly was appreciated.
Just 3 more chances to see me in "Angry" before it closes on Sunday.  Want info?

go to www.newdawntheatercompany.com

THIS IS A REALLY SWEET TUNE...I THINK YOU'LL LIKE IT, TOO.

http://silverandgoldandthee.net/V/Lil.html

The guy on the mandolin is an old buddy of mine and I've gotten to know Joe and Duane by email.  The song, though, is really touching. 


TODAY'S NIQ:

According to a recent study, if you do this, you are able to cut nearly 4 days off of their annual commute as well as decrease their carbon footprint by over 21%. (If you're the GREEN sort)

What is it?

ANSWER: Use a GPS system with real time traffic updates.

The study conducted by NAVTEQ (whatever THAT stands for) says you'll find your way around traffic issues, cut idling time and get where you're going a lot faster, using less gasoline.

COOL, you'd save FOUR DAYS...what would you do with those 4 days?  Well, if you could spend 'em in the Caribbean, somewhere, that would be nice, huh? 

ANSWER: Chef!

Researchers have found chefs eat more junk food and ready meals, smoke more cigarettes and drink more booze than any other workers.

It also emerged that, despite working in a kitchen, the average chef has 12 snacks of fries, chocolate bars or cookies each week and eat fast food at least once a week. On top of that they smoke an average of 58 cigarettes per week and drink around eight alcoholic drinks.

A spokesperson for Medicash, which commissioned the study of 3,000 workers, said: "It may be surprising to see chefs at the top of the list, as you would think they are in the know when it comes to preparing a nice, healthy meal. "But in reality, it's probably the last thing they feel like doing when they get home from work.

TOP TEN UNHEALTHIEST PROFESSIONS
1.    Chef
2.    Farmer
3.    Electrician
4.    Insurance worker
5.    Builder
6.    Banker
7.    Call Centre worker
8.    Truck driver
9.    Engineer
10.  Travel agent

TOP TEN HEALTHIEST PROFESSIONS
1.    Ad rep
2.    Teacher
3.    Human resources assistant
4.    Accountant?
5.    Lawyer
6.    Secretary
7.    IT worker
8.    Researcher
9.    Nurse
10.  Shop assistant

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WHAT CAN'T YOU PAWN IN LAS VEGAS?

Your FALSE TEETH! 

You know, you'd have to be pretty hard up to have to put your choppers in hock...but you'd have to be MORE hard up to SHOP for your dental needs at your local pawn brokers!!  That's not really an impulse buy, is it?

"You know, I just came in to see about buying an old fishing pole but that DENTAL PLATE looks like a good deal!"  Mind if I try them on...er, IN?"

"You know...they DO look pretty nice.  If you don't like 'em after you stick 'em in your pie hole, let me give 'em a try."

...NICE...

WHAT A NICE EMAIL!!

We continue to hear from so many of you who hung in there with us the past decade here in Atlanta.  You were a part of our lives and apparently, we were were a part of yours as well.  Check out this letter...it is one we will always cherish.  Thank you Bob.

POOR KID...MORON DADDY

We were all glued, I'm sure like you, to the story yesterday of the kid who ALLEGEDLY flew off in a balloon.  World news became irrelevant as newsrooms focused on Fort Collins, Colorado where a 6 year-old kid, we were told, untethered a "weather balloon" and took off for the skies. 

We all held our breath minute by minute as reports came in that witnesses saw something FALL from the balloon shortly after rising into the sky.

We looked anxiously at the footage of news helicopters and military aircraft tracked the flight.  The airport shut down, the whole community and indeed, a lot of the world prayed for the safety of that little boy, whom we imagined sacred half to death.

Turned out, he was hiding in the GARAGE ATTIC.  Nice...now the boy will FOREVER be known as BALLOON BOY. 

It LOOKS like a lot is YET to come out about this boy's daddy and the weirdness of the whole situation.  He believes that humans from aliens and that Hillary Clinton is REPTILIAN.  Hmm...

The family is not shying away from the spotlight, though.  They made the rounds on all the morning TV shows...

Did ya see 'em on "The Today Show?"  During an interview with Meredith Viera, the kid, sitting in daddy's lap, YARKED right on TV...didn't see it?  Wanna?  Here it is:

http://www.breitbart.tv/balloon-boy-vomits-during-live-interview-on-today-show

Looked like dad wanted to give it up, too.


GO HOKIES

Virginia Tech (MY ALMA MATER) plays Georgia Tech Saturday...it's the Jackets' HOMECOMING.  Should be a GREAT game and for CONTROL of the Coastal Division of the ACC.  Looking forward to it.

THANKS FOR VISITING

We've had over 3000 page views in the short time we've been up and running...thanks.  I do hope if you're a fan, friend, family member (How'd you like THAT for alliteration?) you enjoyed catching up.  If you're in the industry, I hope you liked the site and if you're a radio exec, programmer, consultant, etc that you like what we do.
We are still looking and hopeful of finding a new radio home by the first of the year.  That means we need to get BUSY. 

So, if you ARE looking to hire a new morning show, contact us right away. 
kellyandalpha@earthlink.net

Our first choice is to stay in Atlanta.  We do have deep roots and lots of things we love.
Choice #2 (if we had our druthers) Stay in the Southeast
Choice #3-Find a NEW wonderful place to live/work
Choice #4 and maybe the OVERRIDING PICK-FIND A PLACE TO WORK, we DO need to eat, you know.

If your town or city is a wonderful place to live with great people and lifestyle, we'd love to talk about any opportunity you might offer...don't hesitate to contact us.

kellyandalpha@earthlink.net

Got it?  Good.


I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!

Fall is wonderful in and of itself.  By this time, we are generally tired of summer and ready for a change but this time of year is special...the weather, the beautiful colors and SPORTS.  I'm a huge sports fan and right now so much is going on...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL is in full sing...in fact, nearly HALF way over.
Baseball playoffs and the World Series coming up...It MIGHT be over by CHRISTMAS this year!
NFL games are great and the Falcons are looking pretty good...
NHL and the Gladiators...great to watch minor league hockey. 

It's all there. 

Speaking of college football...THE VA TECH HOKIES play here on 10th Street this weekend against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets...it's the Jackets' Homecoming...should be a HUGE game for both teams to decide the ACC Coastal Division...GO HOKIES.


CHECK OUT THE EVENTS BELOW

Put them on your calendar and be sure to join us for as many of them as you can...we are still alive and getting around Atlanta.  Hope to see you soon and thanks again for stopping by our site.

ANOTHER RAINY DAY FOR GEORGIA

The GOOD news, though, is the lakes are darn near full.  After last year's DROUGHT, it was thought that they would take YEARS to refill.  Oh, well, so much for expert opinions. 
The same thing happened about 6-7 years ago...very dry spell, lowered the lake levels dangerously and then the next year, they were back. 

Must have been that global warming...hey, by the way, most places around the world are setting record LOW temperatures...are we SURE this place is warming up? 

A guy tried to ask Al Gore about polar bears...because they are actually flourishing...and they cut his mike off...guess that's a good tactic to use if you don't like the question...cut off the questioner and move on to someone else.

Hope you're all well.  Thanks for keeping us in mind.

LOVE TO KELLY...

You all know what animal lovers we are.  For those of you who've known us over the years, you know about our pets, as well.  My four boys: three Westies and a Scottie...
Kelly's two girls...Saki and Bailey, both rescue dogs.  Well, Kelly had to put Saki down this past weekend.  That is a heartbreaking experience...I've had to do it twice with my little guys, Tuppence and Wellington. It can still bring a tear to my eye just thinking about it.

Well, Kelly said goodbye to his first rescue and his beloved friend and we send him our love and sympathy.


BECAUSE WE LOVE OUR PETS SO MUCH...

Be sure to keep the date, November 19 in mind for our 8th annual (I think) hosting of Paws for Cocktails. It is a wonderful evening of music, food, drink and silent auction, benefiting Atlanta Pet Rescue.  Find more information at:
atlantapetrescue.org


ON ANOTHER HAPPIER NOTE...

"Twelve Angry Jurors" opened at the New Dawn Theater in Duluth last week and continues for two more weekends.  For dates, show times and tickets information go to:
newdawntheatercompany.com


CAN YOU HANDLE ONE MORE?

I will be onstage again at the Alliance Theater in the Black Box in "Election Day" by Josh Tobiassen as part of the Kendeda New Play Festival.  "Election Day" is a hilarious day in the life of a small town, mayoral candidate (ME) who winds up in an apartment filled with some pretty bizarre characters and experiencing some pretty bizarre events. 
Show dates alternate with "Spoon River Blues" and runs during the festival: December 8-13 and December 13-20.
Caution: it is a VERY gown-up comedy!!

Yes, another Friday...and yes, it's still our favorite day.  Just something about Fridays...

I see we BOMBED THE MOON today...curious.  NASA said it was to find water.  If I remember my geography, NASA is located on the east coast of Florida...I think there is PLENTY of water within sight...


So, THIS is the day America SHOT THE MOON!  And we thought Letterman with his pants down was a big story...

TWELVE ANGRY JURORS

The show opened last night..."Twelve Angry Jurors," that is.  It's at the New Dawn Theater in Duluth and runs the next two more weekends after this...come see it, if you can.  Want info?

newdawntheatercompany.com

And keep the other dates and events in mind, as well...the ones below...check 'em out.