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Doctor's Appointments: Is My Time Not As Valuable Than Yours? [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:43 +0000

I found myself in a situation yesterday where I had a doctor’s appointment. So I got to the office few minutes early in case there was a file update, etc. I was taken back to a room quickly and I was thinking I will be out of here in now time. BIG mistake! I waited [...]

What Would You Do If You Walked In On A Murder in Progress? [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:45:31 +0000

The following video was staged by two guys in a New York elevator. They dared to pose the question, What would you do? It is a crazy scenario, a guy murdering another guy in an elevator as the door opens to unsuspecting tenants. You see multiple reactions to what is going on, most people walk [...]

7-Year Old Gets Suspended After Biting His Toaster Pastry Into A Gun Shape

Lori Crofford — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:51:25 +0000

In a world where it is OK to buy Nerf guns for kids, where nearly every cartoon and show has some sort of shooting apparatus, a 7-year old finds himself suspended from school over a toaster pastry. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand the no tolerance policy when it comes to guns at schools. [...]

Austrialian Schools Banning Blowing Out Birthday Candles

Lori Crofford — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:54:25 +0000

This is just another of the ridiculous things to add to the list of outrageous things to ban. I can understand banning candles at school on birthday cakes because of fire, but this just seems ridiculous. I know this is happening in Australia but I'm sure it has happened in the U.S. If hide and seek is dangerous, I can only imagine what happens when germs get involved.

Super Bowl Vs. Commercials Vs. Puppy Bowl [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:11:34 +0000

We all know the Big Game is coming up this Sunday. It seems to be the talk of everything. The guys around here find a reason to talk about it everyday and it is an extended lengthy conversation. I'm not a football girl, honestly, I could careless. However, it is a big thing. I was curious, about what you like about the Superbowl. Take our poll.

How Much Money Do You Spend on Valentine's Day? [Poll]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:25:20 +0000

You know the day of love is just around the corner. Some people celebrate, some people don’t. If you celebrate Valentine’s Day, how much money do you spend on your loved one? I know some people who go all out and spend hundreds sometimes thousands of dollars on Valentine’s Day, while others spend $20. Do [...]

Monopoly is Retiring One of the Iconic Game Pieces

Lori Crofford — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:37:36 +0000

What is this world coming to when a classic board game is changing its iconic game pieces? The Horror! Monopoly will be retiring one of their iconic pieces very soon and introducing a new game piece. We are talking about the thimble, shoe, wheelbarrow, top hat, iron, battleship, car and dog. Yes the same pieces [...]

Every Little Girls Dream Come True: Unicorns Existed

Lori Crofford — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:33:49 +0000

Can you imagine living in a world where unicorns were real? Every little girl’s fantasy to ride on a unicorn would come true. According to an article from Time: On Thursday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the North Korea’s government mouthpiece, said scientists “reconfirmed” the location of the burial site of the unicorn ridden [...]

The Christmas Shows I Love to Hate

Lori Crofford — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:39:29 +0000

I love it when the Christmas season rolls around. I love the classic Christmas shows including, “Frosty the Snowman”, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. I even love the new classics like “Shrek the Halls”, “Spongebob Christmas”, “Merry Madagascar” and “Prep and Landing”. However, I am growing to hate these beloved shows. [...]

A Teacher Allows Students Who Reached a Goal Scribble on the Students Who Didn't [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:38:04 +0000

A teacher in Idaho used a incentive to get the students to accomplish their reading goal. That incentive was reach your goal and you get to write on the faces of the students who did not achieve their goal. Check out this video and decided for yourself. Should the teacher be reprimanded for his actions? [...]

Today is National Fast Food Day – Celebrate by Driving Thru at Lunch [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Today is National Fast Food Day. Even though it has been made known just how unhealthy fast food is, people still eat it on a daily basis. So in honor of National Fast Food Day, drive thru for lunch or dinner today. So my favorite go to fast food is Taco Villa. I love their [...]

How Do You Listen to the Radio?

Lori Crofford — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:57:39 +0000

We live in an age today where just about anything is at our finger tips. I have been working in radio (and yes I am about to date myself) for 17 years. In those 17 years the business has changed quite a bit. However, I love the fact that radio is so accessible these days.

The Thanksgiving Meal is Not Just a One Day Feast

Lori Crofford — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:14:42 +0000

I was sitting here thinking about Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to give thanks, spend time with family, and stuff yourself silly. However, as I am thinking about the holiday and the meals. My Thanksgiving isn’t just one day, or just one meal. After it is all said and done, I will be having [...]

Who Are You Voting For Today to be the President? [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:18:19 +0000

So today is Election Day! Voting is the right of every American. So I encourage you to get out and vote today if you haven't already. A soldier(s) died to give you the freedom to vote, so honor their memory today by marking the box of the person that you see fit to run this country. Also if you would, take our poll, who did you vote for to be President of the United States of America.

Budweiser Plant Suspends Beer Production to Can Water for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Lori Crofford — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:59:53 +0000

The King of Beers is now the King of Water at one Budweiser plant. At one Anheuser-Busch in Georgia they suspended their beer production to can water to send to the New York/New Jersey area for Hurricane Sandy relief. Over 44 thousand cases of water have been sent.

Little Girl is In Tears Because of the Election Coverage [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:36:42 +0000

It is all over the TV. It is all over the radio. It is all over facebook and twitter and any other social network you can think of, it is the 2012 Presidential Election coverage. You cannot get away from it, it is everywhere. So much even 4-year old girls cannot handle it anymore. You [...]

Today is National Share a Pop-Tart with Someone You Love Day [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:25:35 +0000

I love Pop-Tarts. I always have. I admit I tried the Toaster Strudels for awhile and even though they had the flaky crust and do-it-yourself icing they just didn't satisfy me like a Pop-Tart. Pop-Tarts are also perfect because each package contains two, perfect for sharing. Since Pop-Tarts come in twos today is your lucky day because it is National Share a Pop-Tart with Someone You Love Day.

Need an Excuse to Go Shopping? Today is Deparment Store Day!

Lori Crofford — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:09:27 +0000

Today is officially Department Store Day! A day dedicated to department stores all over the country. If you needed an excuse to go shopping today, now you have one. I love department store shopping. They seem to have everything you need when it comes to clothes, make-up, jewelry, accessories, shoes and more. Not only that, [...]

Couple in Colleyville Catch Flack for their Halloween Display featuring President Obama in a Romney Web

Lori Crofford — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:13:43 +0000

A couple in Colleyville, TX, who have been building elaborate Halloween displays for 6 years are catching flack over this year's display which depicts President Obama caught in a Romney spiderweb. Vice President Joe Biden is dressed as a clown and Romney looks like a spider.

It's National Taco Day – Who in Amarillo has the Best Tacos

Lori Crofford — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:27:23 +0000

Tacos are tasty. They are delicious. They are crunchy, soft, greasy, messy, but heavenly. So in honor of National Taco Day, who has the best tacos in Amarillo?