My Video Pick of the Day!

Beer in space!! Really, check out this video...a couple of not-very-busy guys sent a beer up into space using a weather balloon!

Video Games for Urinals? Really??

The British video game company Captive Media has developed a urinal that features a urine-controlled video game console.
They call it the first "hands-free" video gaming console of its kind.
The user sees three targets to aim for in the bowl and the console detects where he is aiming his stream with an infrared device.
The games, which include a skiing challenge and a multiple choice quiz, are played on a 12-inch LCD screen, mounted on the wall.
One positive side effect of the games is that the bathrooms are cleaner because users are rewarded for accuracy.

My Video Pick of the Day!

This little cell phone user is so adorable and so young!!

Black Friday spending

Black Friday deals brought shoppers out in record numbers this year, which created chaos in some areas, but also record spending, according to retail analysts.
A combined 226 million people shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores during the four-day Black Friday weekend, up 14 million from last year, according to a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation.
The online market research firm BIGresearch reported that consumers spent an estimated $52 billion during the weekend, which kicked off on Thanksgiving Day in some stores.
And shoppers were spending a bit more. Last year, the average shopper spent $365.34 over the weekend, while this year it was up to $398.62. Surprisingly, nearly half of the Black Friday shoppers surveyed by The NDP Group said that they had only bought items for themselves so far.

My Video Pick of the Day!

Oh man, this just zipped to the top of my bucket list!! I have to ride this thing!! Check it out!

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

Enjoy spending time with family and friends this Thanksgiving!!

Why eat out on Thanksgiving?

Unless you're one of those families that has your Thanksgiving Day traditions very, very set, you might be still wondering where you'll be eating your mandatory turkey dinner.
Either that, or you're scrambling to get ready for the tsunami of family members who will show up at your door and demand to be fed and entertained.
It's all a lot of stress and work that can be avoided completely if you simply decide to go out for Thanksgiving dinner.
Here are a bunch of reasons it's a great idea to spend Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant:

No dishes

No cooking all day

No leftovers that you feel guilty about throwing out

No relatives

No fighting over the limited number of drumsticks

Being waited on at all times

No one will complain about your cooking

And you won't have to complain about someone else's cooking

No cranberry sauce from a can

No turkey sandwiches for two weeks

Expensive liquor means fewer drunk rants from disgruntled family members

Attentive waiters means fewer outbursts from disgruntled family members

Anyone with dietary restrictions can order off the regular menu

Your Thanksgiving day will only last two hours -- at most!

My Video Pick of the Day!

OMG, this mother was not thinking!! She left 2 young boys alone with a bag of flour...it looks like a snowman puked throughout their house!!

The last Thanksgiving in Iraq!

Even though the official Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is later this week, U.S. soldiers in Iraq gathered for an early Thanksgiving dinner because they are shutting down the last dining facility as they prepare to depart the country for good.
More than 6,000 soldiers and contractors ate their last Thanksgiving meal in Iraq at tables decorated with colorful paper turkeys and "Happy Thanksgiving" signs hanging overhead.
They had crab legs, turkey, ham, dressing, yams, green beans, rolls, corn bread, mashed potatoes -- as well as a bunch of desserts.
"Seeing that this is the last cooked meal for the soldiers here, it's a good thing, 'cause we know we're moving out," said 45-year-old Sergeant James Scott, who is on his second Iraq deployment.
President Barack Obama announced on October 21 that U.S. forces would leave by the end of this year -- and it sure looks like it's happening.

My Video Pick of the Day!

This is a great Thanksgiving message given by a very creative teacher!! Check it out!

A very Gaga Thanksgiving!

While many of us will be in the middle of scarfing down our holiday feast, still others will be planted firmly in front of the TV to watch a program that will, no doubt, be stuffed full of holiday cheer.

For all you little monsters out there, Lady Gaga will be featured in A Very Gaga Thanksgiving on ABC Thanksgiving night.
Gaga will be interviewed by Katie Couric and will sing some of her hit songs, as well as some holiday favorites.

Video Pick of the Day!

This poor little Viking Fan....LOL! Watch and you will see what I mean!

The Toys for Tots Drive is under way!!

Stop by the La Crosse Center today til 6pm and help out needy families this Christmas by dropping off new toys, gently used ones or cash. All who stop by will get a certificate to Wendys of Onalaska!! Thanks to FMB Trailer Sales as well for the donation of the trailer!! Join the La Crosse Jaycees and The La Crosse Radio Group in helping to put some Magic into the Holiday Season for families in need!

Green Tea may cut Bed Cholesterol!

Enjoy a cup of green tea and shave a few points off your "bad cholesterol"! Learn more!

Today is the Great American Smokeout!

Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet more than 46 million Americans still smoke. However, more than half of these smokers have attempted to quit for at least one day in the past year. Learn more about the Smokeout here!

Will you quit today?

Got Qmilch?

A German Fabric Designer has created Qmilch, made from pure milk! Oooh, I bet that would be silky smooth!! Check out all the details here!

Justin's date speaks out!

Justin Timberlake's date to the Marine Corps Ball is talking about their big night.

Combat instructor Kelsey De Santis, who invited J.T. to the shindig via a YouTube video, says, "It was wonderful. A really good experience."

She says when she first laid eyes on the star in his tux Saturday, "He had a really big smile on his face, and so did I."
After the ball, Justin wrote on his blog, "What I didn't know was how moved I would be by the whole experience."

My Video Pick of the Day!

This stuntman is amazing!! Check out his latest Youtube Video feature!

Packers/Vikings Tonight!

Oh man, I am so excited to host our TicketKingLaCrosse bus trip to Lambeau Field today!! We head out this afternoon and will enjoy a tailgate party at the Stadium Bar and then enjoy the game with endzone seats!! I have heard we are also paying tribute to our military at the game as well, so be sure to tune in and watch!! Go Pack Go!!

Justin was at the Marine Corps Ball!!

As promised, Justin Timberlake attended the Marine Corps Ball Saturday in Richmond, Virginia with combat instructor Kelsey De Santis. The wife of a Marine who attended said Justin "posed for pictures and seemed like a normal guy."
Another attendee said, "We all brought sexy back! Justin seemed to have a good time, and it was great to see him there."
De Santis invited J.T. to the ball via a YouTube video in July, saying, "And if you can't go, all I can say is, 'Cry me a river!'"

It's Veterans Day!!

Make sure you take the time to thank a Veteran today! Poppys will be sold at various locations and many restaurants are serving our Veterans a FREE meal. Don't expect to receive any mail today either as it is a National Holiday...21% of employers observe the holiday. My daughter is an Army Reservist, my Dad served in the Navy and my Uncle in the Army....thank you all!

My Video Pick of the Day!

Dog beer? Would you buy it for your pooch? Learn more about Bowser Beer here!

What song makes you dance like a Maniac??

You know those songs that you can't get out of your head -- the ones that have your foot tapping and head bopping when you're driving home from work? They're the songs you dance like a maniac to when you are home alone. You would never admit to liking your guilty pleasure in public, because it's just way too embarrassing, but behind closed doors you are singing and dancing like a fool!

Just Asking ... What song or artist is your guilty pleasure? Post it on Facebook!!

My Video Pick of the Day!

Cute little dog with a great way to stay clean and dry when he's gotta go!

Veteran's Day is this Friday!

Veteran’s Day is soon approaching and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, the military community gives a collective thanks!

From Applebee's, Famous Dave's, Hooters and the Outback Steakhouse...check out the complete listing here!

Smell the internet with 'Olly'!

How would you like to smell a specific scent every time you get a Facebook notification? Olly is a "web connected smell robot" that converts tweets, Facebook notifications, RSS feeds -- whatever you want -- into smells. Olly has a removable section in the back which you can fill with any smell you like. It could be essential oils, a slice of fruit, your partners perfume. Plug Olly into your computer's USB port, run some software and sniff away!! Learn more!

Dr. Conrad Murray 'Guilty'!

Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty yesterday of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

Dr. Murray was immediately taken into custody. Bail was denied. He could get up to four years in prison and lose his medical license when he's sentenced November 29th.

Murray had pled not guilty to the charge after prosecutors accused him of administering a fatal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol to the singer in June 2009.

After the verdict was announced, Michael's parents released a statement, saying, "We have been waiting for this moment for a very long time and we couldn't hold back tears of joy in the courtroom. Even though nothing can bring back our son, justice has finally been served! We can't wait to go home and share this day with Michael's children."

His sister La Toya tweeted, "VICTORY!!!!!!... Michael I love you and I will continue to fight until ALL are brought to justice!"

My Video Pick of the Day!

I love the creativity and craziness with these lip-reading remake videos!! Check out this one featuring Herman Cain.

An Asteroid is coming close tomorrow!

Asteroid 2005 YU55 is coming about 200,000 miles away from earth, between us and the moon....the asteroid is about 400 meters wide. Check out this website...it gives an animated version of how close it will come to us and the moon!!

Adopt a Whale for Christmas!

Here is a unique Christmas gift idea!! Adopt a whale! 100% of the proceeds go towards research. When you donate you’ll receive:

•Adoption papers: Certificate of Adoption, photos, bio, and sighting history of your whale

•The Adopt a Whale booklet:: full of fascinating information, photographs, and maps

•Adopt a Whale/Allied Whale bumper sticker

Here is the website!

My Video Pick of the Day!

This is just so weird...just very, very weird!!

Get the 4-1-1 on a new date!

It can be a big, scary world out there for ladies getting back into the dating scene. Why not investigate your new interest?! InvestiDate can help! Maria Coder, a publicist, writer, and cyber-sleuth, created the company. She will teach women who use online dating sites how to find information on the people they are interested in dating.

Reasons guys prefer Brunettes?!

While blondes get most of the attention, there are lots of men who gravitate toward brunettes. Why?

Well, there are actually lots of scientifically proven reasons that guys prefer brunettes, including:

Tats Look Better on Brunettes -- Researchers actually studied this and found blondes with tattoos received lower ratings than brunettes with body art.

Brunettes Are Better Conversation -- This one's not that shocking, but a study found 63 percent of men would prefer to engage in an in-depth conversation with a brunette.

Brunettes Are Low-Maintenance -- A British study found that most men believe brunettes are self-sufficient. On the other hand, blondes are thought of as lacking independence and being needy.

Brunettes Are More Serious -- There comes a time in every man's life when it's time to settle down ... and reach for a Brunette. Researchers have found that brunettes are perceived as being more down-to-earth and practical.

My Video Pick of the Day!

This is such a fun video! A Father/Daughter Dance to remember....with a lot of dance moves for that Dad to remember!!

Bieber Baby??

Unlike most teenage boys, Justin Bieber is flatly denying allegations that he's had sex -- and insisting he didn't father a child with a California woman who's just filed a paternity suit against him.

In court papers, Mariah Yeater says that The Bieb propositioned her last October 25th and notes, "Based upon the timing as well as the fact there were no other possible men that I had sex with that could be the father of this baby, I believe that Justin Bieber is in fact the father of my baby."

Bieber's rep tells Radar Online "While we haven't yet seen the lawsuit, it's sad that someone would fabricate malicious, defamatory, and demonstrably false claims. We will vigorously pursue all available legal remedies to defend and protect Justin against these allegations."

Terror plot by 4 Seniors?!

I cannot believe this story....well, I guess these are just allegations......

The four senior citizens from Georgia, accused of plotting a wave of terror that included the use of explosives and the lethal toxin ricin, appeared in court yesterday.

The foursome -- 73-year-old Frederick Thomas, 67-year-old Dan Roberts, 65-year-old Ray Adams, and 68-year-old Samuel Crump -- sported glasses and gray or white hair, and had trouble hearing the judge, although she was using a microphone.

Court documents say the quartet was modeling their plot after an online novel called Absolved, about a small group of citizens that attack U.S. officials. Their families, however, say the charges are "baloney," with Thomas' wife, Charlotte, pointing to his 30 years in the U.S. Navy. She said, "He would not do anything against his country. He loves his country."

Check out the complete story here!

The Best Purse Ever!

Yes, it is ironic that this story comes the same day as the next story...how drinking alcohol can increase our risk of breast cancer....but it is worth sharing and it's on my Christmas Wish List!
Holiday season is so close we can almost taste it.And we have just the idea for a gift that will fit almost ANY girl's wish list.
Ladies, we give you the Baggy Winecoat.
This purse cleverly conceals your wine in a stylish purse. Just take the wine bag out of the box put it into this handbag and go!

Oh boy, this is not good news!

According to a newly released study, even drinking a small amount of alcohol can increase your risk of developing breast cancer.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, says that drinking between three and six small glasses of wine a week was linked to a 15-percent increased risk in breast cancer.
Past studies have revealed a link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer, but the authors of this study say that this is the first time that the effects of low-level drinking has been completely explored.

My Video Pick of the Day!

Oh my goodness! These guys got one heck of a ride!

Mother Monster not Mother Theresa!

Lady Gaga's current trip through India has brought out her saintly side in a big way.

Gaga visited an orphanage serving children with HIV and AIDS, and now she's reportedly thinking about funding one herself. A source close to the singer tells London's Sun,"She feels as if it's the right time to do something. She isn't the type of celebrity who just throws cash at things though.
"She wants to start by getting involved in some orphanages that already exist and devote some of her time and money to helping them."

Jessica Simpson lets the cat out of the bag!

The cat -- or the baby -- is finally out of the bag. Jessica Simpson has confirmed that she is indeed expecting her first child.

Jess, who's been showing a baby bump for weeks now, tweeted a Halloween-themed photo of herself wrapped in sheets yesterday, and captioned it "It's true...I'm going to be a mummy."

There's still no word as to whether or not she and fiance Eric Johnson plan to tie the knot.

My Video Pick of the Day!

This poor sheep! A little post Halloween humor!