Hope you enjoy!
Have a great 4th of July.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Special 4th of July Pledge
We ended today's show with little Kasey-Lyn's 4th of July Pledge.
(Click Picture to Watch)
Hope you enjoy!
Have a great 4th of July.
Hope you enjoy!
Have a great 4th of July.
Happy 4th of July!!!
We just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy & SAFE 4th of July.
So many options of things to do for the 4th, we hope everyone has a great time and enjoys the long weekend!
Here's a great video sent to us by a viewer of her 2.5 year old daughter saying the Pledge of Allegiance. Thanks for the video!
Happy 4th of July!!!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Sports...the Final Decision.
We asked you, and we got an overwhelming response.
You either love or hate the way John does his sports... there doesn't seem to be many people in between. John got a TON of e-mail response with a VAST majority saying they loved how he did sports, and begging him not to change.
But there were a few who said "Knock it off, buddy!"
When it comes to the poll we posted "John's Sports: Too Loud?":
And in the last few days, that 16% has gotten their money's worth... App State has been nominated for an ESPY Award for it's upset over Michigan in last year's season opener.
Davidson College's Stephen Curry also got a nomination for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
You can vote online until July 12th.
You either love or hate the way John does his sports... there doesn't seem to be many people in between. John got a TON of e-mail response with a VAST majority saying they loved how he did sports, and begging him not to change.
But there were a few who said "Knock it off, buddy!"
When it comes to the poll we posted "John's Sports: Too Loud?":
66% - "Heck No! Turn it Up!"
22% - "Always...I Have to Mute the TV"
16% - "Who Cares? He's Just Going to Talk About App State"
And in the last few days, that 16% has gotten their money's worth... App State has been nominated for an ESPY Award for it's upset over Michigan in last year's season opener.
Davidson College's Stephen Curry also got a nomination for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
You can vote online until July 12th.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Life is Tough, Are You?
The following is an e-mail forward from my Mom, she loves these things.
When I read this one, it hit a nerve. We all have bad days, but how DO you react.
Kinda makes you think...
When I read this one, it hit a nerve. We all have bad days, but how DO you react.
Kinda makes you think...
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
After about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, 'Tell me what you see.'
'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, 'What does it mean, mother?'
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently.
The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.
The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened.
The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
License Plate Lingo: What Does Your Tag Mean?
A grandmother is North Carolina is mad...and she wants everyone to know about it!
She got a new liscense plate from the North Carolina D.M.V. with the tag WTF and four numbers after. She put it on her car, no problems.
Everything was fine until her grandchildren came up to her and told her that "WTF" was a vulger phrase in text / online chat lingo.
It means "What the F@ck?"
Yes, I muted it a little...obviously, I'm not going to be the one to write it!
Anyways, she went to the DMV and discovered more than 10,000 people have those three letters on their plate. Now the NC DMV says it will replace all plates, if the drivers want.
I'll use a little more chat lingo to summarize...
LOL.
Don't Get Duped: HD-TV Transition
If you've ever heard of a company called Universal TechTronics, you may want to think twice about doing business with them.
That's because the Better Business Bureau says that company is preying on the confusion over the February conversion from analog to digital T-V.
The BBB says the Ohio Based Universal TechTronics, which also does business under the name Heat Surge LLC, and advertises all over the country is selling something you don't need to buy. At least not at their rate!
The investigation has generated quite the blogging buzz.
The BBB's investigation found the company is offering so-called free digital converter boxes. BUT....in order to get it, you have to buy a 5-year warranty for $59.
When you add in shipping and handling, you're now looking at almost $100. So in essence, it can be argued that you're paying nearly $100 for the box.
But here's the thing - you can buy the same or similar digital converter boxes at retailers using the $40 coupons being offered by the government's DTV program.
That government coupon brings the cost down to $20.
Don't Get Duped.
The Better Business Bureau has gotten nearly 200 complaints in the last nine months about Universal TechTronics.
The issues range from slow delivery, folks just not getting the product, and folks have a tough time reaching customer service.
As for accurate answers about the whole transition from analog to digital T-V, you can call the DTV hotline. That number is 888-DTV-2009.
You can also get answers online:
www.dtv2009.gov/FAQ.aspx
www.DTVAnswers.com
That's because the Better Business Bureau says that company is preying on the confusion over the February conversion from analog to digital T-V.
The BBB says the Ohio Based Universal TechTronics, which also does business under the name Heat Surge LLC, and advertises all over the country is selling something you don't need to buy. At least not at their rate!
The investigation has generated quite the blogging buzz.
The BBB's investigation found the company is offering so-called free digital converter boxes. BUT....in order to get it, you have to buy a 5-year warranty for $59.
When you add in shipping and handling, you're now looking at almost $100. So in essence, it can be argued that you're paying nearly $100 for the box.
But here's the thing - you can buy the same or similar digital converter boxes at retailers using the $40 coupons being offered by the government's DTV program.
That government coupon brings the cost down to $20.
Don't Get Duped.
The Better Business Bureau has gotten nearly 200 complaints in the last nine months about Universal TechTronics.
The issues range from slow delivery, folks just not getting the product, and folks have a tough time reaching customer service.
As for accurate answers about the whole transition from analog to digital T-V, you can call the DTV hotline. That number is 888-DTV-2009.
You can also get answers online:
www.dtv2009.gov/FAQ.aspx
www.DTVAnswers.com
Thursday, June 19, 2008
John on Sports
SPORTS!
That's right...John's enthusiasm when it comes to his love for sports is getting him in trouble. A viewer wrote in to tell him to turn it down, or they are leaving. So John read the e-mail on-air and tried a more toned down version...
...but that didn't work. Dozens of people e-mailed in, and asked for the old John Carter back!
So...for now, heeeee's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
Should John tone it down?
Click the picture of John below, to watch the sportscast and tell us what you think!
Too Much Enthusiasm??
That's right...John's enthusiasm when it comes to his love for sports is getting him in trouble. A viewer wrote in to tell him to turn it down, or they are leaving. So John read the e-mail on-air and tried a more toned down version...
...but that didn't work. Dozens of people e-mailed in, and asked for the old John Carter back!
So...for now, heeeee's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
Should John tone it down?
Click the picture of John below, to watch the sportscast and tell us what you think!
Too Much Enthusiasm??
Money, Money, Money!
Okay...maybe I'm just excited because I just got my economic stimulus check from the IRS. Most people here on the morning show already got their checks, so when I got mine, I was H-A-P-P-Y!
I didn't really even need time to think about what I'm doing with my money, I'm saving for a house. So...that was pretty much a no brainer!
But...what are other people doing?
I checked around, and there is a new blog that ask just that question. It's called How I Spent My Stimulus. On the blog, people can go and post their personal stories, and their plans for the extra cash. I saw some pretty reasonable plans, like buying gas and paying bills...and some fun ideas like skydiving and trips!
Some people even tell why they weren't even eligible for the money.
While cruising the page, I came across an interesting blog. The man did the math and figured out the $600 check most people are getting...adds up to $1.64 a day.
So the guy is planning to spend $1.64 every day, and is posting what he buys. It's an interesting idea. Apparently, he's a lot more dedicated about blogging than some of us! Check it out!
So how are you spending your money from the stimulus plan? Comment us, or e-mail us at inbox@wbtv.com.
I didn't really even need time to think about what I'm doing with my money, I'm saving for a house. So...that was pretty much a no brainer!
But...what are other people doing?
I checked around, and there is a new blog that ask just that question. It's called How I Spent My Stimulus. On the blog, people can go and post their personal stories, and their plans for the extra cash. I saw some pretty reasonable plans, like buying gas and paying bills...and some fun ideas like skydiving and trips!
Some people even tell why they weren't even eligible for the money.
While cruising the page, I came across an interesting blog. The man did the math and figured out the $600 check most people are getting...adds up to $1.64 a day.
So the guy is planning to spend $1.64 every day, and is posting what he buys. It's an interesting idea. Apparently, he's a lot more dedicated about blogging than some of us! Check it out!
So how are you spending your money from the stimulus plan? Comment us, or e-mail us at inbox@wbtv.com.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Go Heavy On Fun, Not Your Wallet!
Many of you may want to take a vacation but aren't sure if you can afford it. There are many appealing vacations out there like Hawaii, going overseas, or taking the kids to Disney World but those vacations are becoming increasingly expensive with rising gas prices. Another option? Stay closer to home. I'm hoping my experience can help save you some money!
This past week I took a vacation. I had two goals in mind 1. Relax 2. Not break the bank. I decided to go to Emerald Isle, NC.
This vacation was a lot different from last year's trip to the Florida Keys which was a very expensive trip. We drove from Charlotte, it took about 12 hours to get to Key Largo and then another 2 hours or so to get to Key West.
Although we wanted to save as much money as possible, it still ended up costing more than $2,000 for two people. That included gas, board, 3 days of scuba diving, dining out, and camping. We tried to save money by camping but it still cost a lot. That was a year ago, before gas prices hit $4 a gallon. I can't imagine what that drive would cost this year!
Needless to say this year we decided to stay closer to Charlotte.
We picked Emerald Isle, because neither of us had been there. It wasn't too far away, about 5 and a half hours from Charlotte, and we could get some good deals. Plus there was some great stuff to see and do.
First we waited until the last minute to book the house. That is always risky because there are slim pickings but it also helped us get a better deal. We didn't need anything big. Instead of renting a two bedroom Condo or beach house. We rented a studio complex. It wasn't great but it was perfect for what we needed. There was just two of us. It had a functional kitchen, a queen size bed, and a couch with a pull out bed. The best part, it was across the street from the beach!
The house cost us $600 for the week. 2 bedroom condos cost $700 to $800 and houses cost anywhere from 1,500 to 5,000.
Second we negotiated. We asked if they could come down on the price. They gave us a $50 gas voucher. It wasn't a lot but it really helped. The whole trip cost $100 in gas. That was round trip plus all the driving we did while on the island. With the voucher the cost of getting there was covered. We just had to pay to get back home.
Third, we saved a lot of money by buying groceries and limiting the amount we ate out. At the beginning of the week, we bought everything we would need for lunch, breakfast, and 5 dinners. On the last night we went out to a nice seafood restaurant. The groceries cost us about $100 but imagine how much it would cost to go out for every breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus some of it we could take back home with us.
When it came to entertainment there was a lot of fun things to do. We obviously spent a lot of time at the beach, which didn't cost a thing. We were lucky, we had perfect weather. Between the weather and the warm water, it was an easy choice to go to the beach everyday.
On the Island there were the usual things to do, hang out at the beach, play putt putt, see a movie, go shopping, and check out the aquarium. But there were some other really neat things to check out.
Fort Macon was only about ten minutes from where we stayed. It was a U.S. fort used during the Civil War. It was right on the coast and free to get in. People could roam around inside the fort, get on top and check out the view, and see how soldiers would have lived there.
From Morehead City you could take a ferry to a remote island with wild horses. The horses were beautiful and completely wild. They had been there since old shipwrecks. Apparently decades ago many ships would get stuck on the sand bars. The crew would dump the livestock overboard to loosen the load. The horses survived and are still there today. The Ferry ride did cost $25 for an adult to ride. It was less for children.
There was also some ghost tours and museums to check out.
In all it was a good trip and a great way to relax. There was plenty to do. We ended up spending about half of what we spent the year before.
This past week I took a vacation. I had two goals in mind 1. Relax 2. Not break the bank. I decided to go to Emerald Isle, NC.
This vacation was a lot different from last year's trip to the Florida Keys which was a very expensive trip. We drove from Charlotte, it took about 12 hours to get to Key Largo and then another 2 hours or so to get to Key West.
Although we wanted to save as much money as possible, it still ended up costing more than $2,000 for two people. That included gas, board, 3 days of scuba diving, dining out, and camping. We tried to save money by camping but it still cost a lot. That was a year ago, before gas prices hit $4 a gallon. I can't imagine what that drive would cost this year!
Needless to say this year we decided to stay closer to Charlotte.
We picked Emerald Isle, because neither of us had been there. It wasn't too far away, about 5 and a half hours from Charlotte, and we could get some good deals. Plus there was some great stuff to see and do.
First we waited until the last minute to book the house. That is always risky because there are slim pickings but it also helped us get a better deal. We didn't need anything big. Instead of renting a two bedroom Condo or beach house. We rented a studio complex. It wasn't great but it was perfect for what we needed. There was just two of us. It had a functional kitchen, a queen size bed, and a couch with a pull out bed. The best part, it was across the street from the beach!
The house cost us $600 for the week. 2 bedroom condos cost $700 to $800 and houses cost anywhere from 1,500 to 5,000.
Second we negotiated. We asked if they could come down on the price. They gave us a $50 gas voucher. It wasn't a lot but it really helped. The whole trip cost $100 in gas. That was round trip plus all the driving we did while on the island. With the voucher the cost of getting there was covered. We just had to pay to get back home.
Third, we saved a lot of money by buying groceries and limiting the amount we ate out. At the beginning of the week, we bought everything we would need for lunch, breakfast, and 5 dinners. On the last night we went out to a nice seafood restaurant. The groceries cost us about $100 but imagine how much it would cost to go out for every breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plus some of it we could take back home with us.
When it came to entertainment there was a lot of fun things to do. We obviously spent a lot of time at the beach, which didn't cost a thing. We were lucky, we had perfect weather. Between the weather and the warm water, it was an easy choice to go to the beach everyday.
On the Island there were the usual things to do, hang out at the beach, play putt putt, see a movie, go shopping, and check out the aquarium. But there were some other really neat things to check out.
Fort Macon was only about ten minutes from where we stayed. It was a U.S. fort used during the Civil War. It was right on the coast and free to get in. People could roam around inside the fort, get on top and check out the view, and see how soldiers would have lived there.
From Morehead City you could take a ferry to a remote island with wild horses. The horses were beautiful and completely wild. They had been there since old shipwrecks. Apparently decades ago many ships would get stuck on the sand bars. The crew would dump the livestock overboard to loosen the load. The horses survived and are still there today. The Ferry ride did cost $25 for an adult to ride. It was less for children.
There was also some ghost tours and museums to check out.
In all it was a good trip and a great way to relax. There was plenty to do. We ended up spending about half of what we spent the year before.
Monday, June 9, 2008
WBTV Softball Pictures!
Here are some pictures from our game on Saturday. The temperatures were HOT...we were not. We lost, but it's okay - we had fun!
Photos Courtesy: Kara Edwards
Photos Courtesy: Kara Edwards
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