11/19/2008 @ 2:45pm PST Wednesday, November 19th! A cute note from a listener says it all, got a great suggestion to brighten servicemen & women's lives, your initials = your love life, and barcode facts! "BUZZ" Hugh Jackman "Sexiest Man Alive", and Cody Linley latest to exit from "DWTS"
GOT THIS CUTE NOTE FROM A LISTENER, THAT SAYS IT ALL THIS YEAR!
MY FRIEND LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMAN DENNIS ZINE SENT ME THIS NOTE ABOUT A SUGGESTION FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
GREAT IDEA!! When doing your Christmas/Holiday cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get. When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue,NW Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
FROM THE INTERESTING FACTS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW DEPARTMENT!
THE FIRST THREE DIGITS OF A BARCODE IS THE COUNTRY CODE WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS MADE. GOOD TO KNOW, BUT GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER TOLD US!
00 ~ 13 USA & CANADA 30 ~ 37 FRANCE 40 ~ 44 GERMANY 49 ~ JAPAN 50 ~ UK 57 ~ Denmark 64 ~ Finland 76 ~ Switzerland and Liechtenstein 471 ~ Taiwan 480 - 489 ~ Philippines 628 ~ Saudi-Araba 629 ~ United Arab Emirates 690 - 695 ~ China 740 ~ 745 - Central America
HEADLINE TRUTH OR TRASH! WHAT'S THE REAL STORY BEHIND THEM?
"NEWSPAPER REFUSES TO RUN OBAMA WIN STORY!" Truth! The Terrell Tribune in Texas instead dedicated their November 5th front page headline to the local commission race. The publisher said, "We felt this story was more important." While there were a few scattered Obama-related stories within the paper the day after Election Day, there was not a single story devoted to the presidential victory -- outraging many readers.
"GM, FORD AND CHRYSLER MERGING TO FORM WORLD'S LARGEST CARMAKER!" Trash! But they did, they could call themselves Gen-Ord-Sler.
"MAN WITH NO ARMS STEALS TV!" Truth! You'd have to call it a no-armed burglary. In Munich, Germany, a man with no arms still managed to walk out of an electronics store with a stolen 24-inch TV after two accomplices used clamps to affix the TV to his body before helping him out of the store. The staff didn't realize what had happened until they noticed the TV missing and reviewed security video tapes.
"POLE DANCING TO BECOME AN OLYMPIC SPORT!" Trash! But, 26-year-old Jeannine Wikering, who came in third (think: Bronze medal) in the European pole-dancing championship in Amsterdam, did say she thinks it should be. And who are we to disagree?
"MAN STEALS COMMUNION WAFERS DURING CHURCH SERVICE!" Truth! In Jensen Beach, Florida, police arrested 33-year-old John Samuel Ricci for allegedly stealing communion wafers during the middle of a church service! He was cornered by fellow churchgoers who held him down until the police arrived at the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.
"OBAMA ASKS HEIDI KLUM TO BE IN HIS CABINET!" Trash! Now there you go getting him confused with Bill Clinton
"BATMAN IS SUING BATMAN!" Truth! The city of Batman, Turkey, is suing Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros for royalties from The Dark Knight. Mayor Huseyin Kalkan says the producers used the city's name without permission and of course they want a cut of that huge box office.
"CAMEL IS 10-0 PICKING FOOTBALL GAMES!" Truth! It's Princess the Pigskin Picking Camel of the Popcorn Park Zoo! She does indeed have a perfect 10-0 record so far this year handicapping NFL games and she correctly predicted that the Pats would fall to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl last February. Zoo manager John Bergmann holds a graham cracker in each hand marked with opposing team names. Whichever hand Princess nibbles from first is her "pick" for that week.
INITIALS REVEAL LOVE LIFE!
Your first initial is more than just a letter. It reveals the kind of lover you are and points the way to the mate most likely to make your dreams come true. The study of letters, acrophonology, is an amazingly accurate way to delve into the psyche, says psychologist Andy Cummings. "Researchers found ancient texts that support the belief that your first initial relates to specific personality traits," she explains. "And what the ancients believed is still valid today. In particular, studies have found that acrophonology is especially relevant to passion and romance." Look for your letter below and see what it reveals about the lover who lurks in your soul.
a. You'll do whatever it takes to win the heart of your lover. Your soul mate to keep hidden from others. b. There's nothing you value more than gifts that prove your lover's devotion. Sentimental and giving, you love papering your mate as well. c. You're a social animal who craves the closeness of a long-term partner. You want a mate who's both a pal and a lover. Communication and closeness are vital. d. You're highly passionate and intense, and you require the same zeal from your honey. You may be too possessive at times, but your loyalty is beyond dispute. e. Your mate should be a good listener because you love to talk. But beyond all the chatter, once you give your heart away, you'll never stray from his side. f. You're a born romantic who loves to turn fantasy into real life. Notorious for showing affection to public, you need a mate who's not shy. g. You're a perfectionist, but you don't demand more of your lover than you do of yourself. He must be your intellectual equal to keep you interested. h. Financial status is high on your list of priorities. You're hesitant about sex during the dating phase, but you jump right in once you know the love will last. i. Lusty and sure of your powers, you prefer an older man. You need to be worshiped by a lover who appreciates your sexually adventurous spirit. j. It takes someone with stamina to be your lover because you're a dynamo. Although you're a bit of a loner, you're idealistic about love and need it to last. k. Shy and secretive, no one would know there's a wildly sensual woman behind the mask. You take love seriously and have the patience to wait for the right person. l. You must have a man in your life. You especially enjoy the wining and dining rituals of dating, and a guy with a brain is a real turn on. m. When you fall in love, it's head over heels. Your all-consuming passion must be met with equal ardor to keep you happy. n. You're unassuming on the outside, but an insatiable lover is lurking just below the surface. You need a lover patient enough to bring out your wilder side. o. As a lover, you're secretive about your desires, but once they're unleashed with a trusted partner, look out. You must curb your tendency to be jealous of your mate. p. You're flirtatious and love a good party. You value your reputation and social standing, so a good-looking, intelligent mate is a must. q. You require constant activity, so you crave a partner who can keep up with you sexually and otherwise. Also, you're intrigued by people from other cultures. r. When it comes to a lover, you'll take an Einstein over a Schwarzenegger. But under your buttoned-down, sweet exterior, you're a sexy gal who's a demanding playmate. s. Your career and finances must be in order before you'll even consider romance. You don't give your heart away lightly, but once you do, it's for life. t. You want a partner who takes the lead in the game of love. Flowers, soft music, and candlelight are guaranteed to ignite your sexual fireworks. u. You have a generous heart and lavish love and gifts on your sweetheart. When you're not with a partner, you're constantly on the prowl for someone to adore. v. Eccentric guys peak your interest. Settling down is tough for you because you value your freedom and love living on the wild side. w. Your willful spirit makes you determined when you're pursuing a love interest. Sometimes blinded by love, you believe nothing is too good for your sweetheart. x. You're adept at carrying on several relationships simultaneously. Even when you're committed to one person, your mind never stops whirling. y. You're sexy, sensual and in control at all times. If your love interest won't let you run the show, there could be a test of wills in your relationship. z. You're a selfless lover who attracts men with problems you think only you can solve. Sincere, passionate and dreamy, you enjoy a rich fantasy life.
AND A GAME, FROM LISTENER PHIL IVERSEN, THAT HE SAID HE'S ADDICTED TO!
DON'T FORGET THIS WEEK, A COUPLE OF APPEARANCES COMING UP! THE FIRST ONE...
THIS THURSDAY, AS THE HONORARY MAYOR OF TARZANA, I'M EMCEEING THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW SENIOR COMMUNITY IN TARZANA, WITH MY FRIEND, L.A. CITY COUNCILMAN DENNIS ZINE ON HAND AT 3 P.M.!
THEN SATURDAY NIGHT, IT'S CHRISTMAS PARADE TIME IN HUNTINGTON PARK!
I'll be there as TV host for the taping, with my longtime co-host Xiomara Galindo, for the nighttime Huntington Park Parade, Saturday, November 22nd! It's been a few years since I last hosted that one, but it will be taped for playback Christmas Day on KDOC-TV. And then for the 19th straight year, Xio and I will team up to host the Southgate Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 14th, taped for playback on Christmas Day on Channel 13. Happy Holidays to you!
SO MANY CALLS AND EMAILS ABOUT MY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION....THANK YOU!
IF YOU WANT TO VIEW THE VIDEO OF THE CEREMONY, CLICK ON THIS LINK BELOW!
FIGURE YOUR DAILY COMMUTE COST WITH THIS HELPFUL LINK LISTENER DOUG HOOKER PASSED ALONG. YOU'LL BE SHOCKED! MINE WAS NEARLY $12 A DAY, EVEN WITH THE LOWER PRICES FOR REGULAR THESE DAYS!
HERE'S WHERE AND WHEN YOU CAN HEAR ME NEXT ON K-EARTH 101!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND - 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD - 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
LOOKING FORWARD TO TALKING WITH YOU THEN. YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL ME TOO, AT 1-800-232-KRTH (5784) WHILE I'M ON THE AIR, OR EMAIL ME HERE TO MY WEBSITE. JUST CLICK HERE ">http://charlietuna.com/contact/index.html
PLAY "TUNA TRIVIA" ONLINE FOR PRIZES! HERE'S THE LINK!
11/18/2008 @ 2:55pm PST Tuesday, November 18th! Vicious Polar Bear attack photos that people could do nothing to stop. Look if you can stomach it. 007 Bond fascinating facts & William Shatner's UFO! "BUZZ" Huge "Twilight" premiere in Westwood, & "DWTS" remaining contestants' odds! "PHOTO GALLERY (1971) Charlie stuffed in a phone booth with a bunch of KHJ listeners!
Pictures of an actual polar bear attack of a hiker above Mosinee , Canada last summer. These pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack. Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim should make a full recovery.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS PAST WEEKEND'S "QUANTUM OF SOLACE" WAS THE BIGGEST "JAMES BOND" FILM OPENING IN HISTORY?
Just how over the top have the wicked schemes of Bond villains been? "Entertainment Weekly put some to the reality test, from the least plausible to the most plausible:
"From Russia With Love," 1963, villain SPECTRE scheme: To steal a Lektor decoder and humiliate James Bond with a secret sex movie.
"Goldfinger," 1964, villain Auric Goldfinger his scheme: To nuke Fort Knox, increasing the value of his own gold reserve.
"On Her Majesty's Secret Service," 1969, villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld his scheme: To destroy the world economy with plague carrying nymphets, unless granted amnesty and a title.
"Thunderball," 1965, villain Emilio Largo his scheme: To extort 100 million pounds from Britain by threatening to detonate hijacked atom bombs.
"Moonraker," 1979, villain Hugo Drax his scheme: To destroy the human race nerve gas from his space station, then repopulate Earth with astronaut hotties.
"Die Another Day," 2002, villain Colonel Moon his scheme: To destroy the land mines in the Korean DMZ with a space mirror for the benefit of North Korea.
"Casino Royale," 2006, villain Le Chiffre his scheme: To depress the stock value of an aircraft company by destroying its new airliner.
FHM's 5 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT JAMES BOND
1. Ian Flemming, who penned the original 007 novels, stole the name for his secret agent from the book "Birds of the West Indies," which he would occasionally read during trips to his vacation home in Jamaica. The book's author? Respected ornithologist James Bond.
2. The Bond character is also partially inspired by Dr. John Dee, a real man from the 16th century. Known as the first British secret agent, Dee advised Queen Elizabeth as England warred with Spain. He even created the 007 insignia for secret messages to the Virgin Queen: The two zeroes signified "for your eyes only," while the seven was chosen simply because it was a cryptic number.
3. In the first 19 official Bond films, James has sex 85 times with 60 different women, 21 of whom eventually die. Among other locations, the rumpty occurs 21 times in hotel rooms, twice in a gypsy tent and 25 times in, on or under water. Bond's satisfied conquests moan "Oh, Jaaames" 16 times.
4. Roger Moore never specifically asked for a vodka martini "shaken, not stirred" because he didn't want to seem as if he were copying Sean Connery's performance.
5. A clause in Pierce Brosnan's contract specified that as long as he was playing Bond, he couldn't wear a tuxedo in any other movie because the outfit is such a 007 trademark.
KOBE AND THE LAKERS ARE ROLLIN' THIS YEAR, BUT WHAT ABOUT SHAQ?
COUNTRY SUPERSTAR TAYLOR SWIFT LOST HER RETAINER AGAIN!!!
GOOGLE'S GOT A NEW i-PHONE APPLICATION, BASED ON VOICE SEARCH!
WILLIAM SHATNER'S REPEATS A STORY HE TOLD ME YEARS AGO ABOUT HIS UFO ENCOUNTER IN THE DESERT, AND THE TRUTH FINALLY COMES OUT!
ONE OF MY FAVORITE GUESTS OVER THE YEARS, JEFF DUNHAM AND WALTER!
11/17/2008 @ 5:15pm PST Monday, November 17th! I'm late posting today with my "NEWS" update, but it's been busy behind the scenes! Plus more must-see videos, appearances & parade coming up! "BUZZ" President-Elect Obama lifts "60 Minutes" ratings, Bond big at the box office too! "PHOTO GALLERY" (1971) Charlie stuffed in a phone booth with a bunch of KHJ listeners!
THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THOSE REAL BUSY DAYS WITH LOTSA STUFF GOING ON: MY SON DANIEL (who I couldn't have done half the technical creative things in my life without), HAD INSTALLED AND HOOKED UP NEW TECHNOLOGY IN MY HOME STUDIO THE PAST FEW WEEKS WHICH I'M NOW USING IN LAUNCHING A NEW DAILY SYNDICATED RADIO SHOW. TODAY WAS OUR VERY FIRST SHOW ON A DAILY BASIS, AND MY SYNDICATED WEEKEND SHOW WHICH KICKED OFF NOVEMBER 1ST, CAN ALSO BE DONE USING THIS NEW SYSTEM. PLUS I WAS BUSY HOOKING UP EVEN MORE TIVO'S IN MY STUDIO, SO I DON'T MISS ANYTHING GOING ON, AND AS A RESULT, YOU DON'T EITHER. I NOW HAVE FIVE I CAN RECORD ON.
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA DRAWING BIG CROWDS, EVEN ON TV SUNDAY NIGHT!
Barack Obama's television approval ratings are through the roof. Sunday night's "60 Minutes", featuring a sit-down with the president-elect and wife Michelle Obama, scored a commanding 24.5 million viewers, Nielsen estimates said.
CBS said the audience was the newsmagazine's biggest since at least the late 20th century—or January 1999. The show dominated every major demographic group, even kids 12-17.
DID YOU SEE JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ON "SNL" PARODY BEYONCE'S "SINGLE LADIES"
NEW VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW HITS MIAMI THIS PAST WEEKEND!
J.J. ABRAMS GIVES US A SNEAK PEAK AT THE NEW STAR TREK TRAILER!
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS "GOLF PARROT" VIDEO THAT'S POPPING UP EVERYWHERE?
11/14/2008 @ 1:45pm PST Friday, November 14th/Weekend "NEWS"! A look at the actual National Radio Hall of Fame Award, plus my first Christmas Parade TV hosting of the season Saturday, November 22! "BUZZ" Oprah talks about the Montecito fire, Jennifer Aniston reveals, reacts & "Rocks"! "PHOTO GALLERY" (1996) Roger and Me (Clinton, that is) at Universal Studios radio visit!
THE OFFICIAL TRADING CARD POSTER THAT HANGS IN THE HALL OF FAME!
THE COMPLETE LIST OF PERSONALITIES IN THE NATIONAL RADIO HALL OF FAME
THIS YEAR'S 20008 CLASS OF PERSONALITIES THAT WERE INDUCTED!
THE BOOKLET THANK YOU, LISTING LISTENERS WHO DONATED TO THE RHOF!
YOU CAN VIEW THE VIDEO AND AUDIO OF THE HOUR LONG CEREMONY AT THE NATIONAL RADIO HALL OF FAME WEBSITE LINK BELOW.
HARD TO BELIEVE THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALREADY HERE & SO ARE THE PARADES! I GOT THIS EMAIL FROM PAT LYDICK FROM THE LONG BEACH JR. CONCERT BAND!
Checking schedules for you as well as for Long Beach Junior Concert Band. We were hoping to see you in person at one of the Christmas parades so we could say thank you talking with me on the air. Thanks to you we had some listeners stop by and check us out. We're still looking for more musicians and girls for pageantry, but thanks to you we managed to add a few. Please let us know if you'll be at any of the following parades:
Huntington Park Nov.22 Hollywood Lane Nov. 30 Belmont Shore Dec. 6 City of Bell Dec. 13 LB Daisy Tree Lane Dec. 13 South Gate Dec. 14
If not you are always welcome to stop by for a visit during one of our rehearsals on Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at: 3221 Industry Drive, Signal Hill, Ca 90755 For that matter, bring everyone! We'd be glad to see ya!
Pat Lydick
NOTE TO PAT: As a matter of fact, Pat, just yesterday I was booked for the first parade on your schedule as the TV host with my longtime co-host Xiomara Galindo, for the nighttime Huntington Park Parade, Saturday, November 22nd! It's been a few years since I last hosted that one, but it will be taped for playback Christmas Day on KDOC-TV. And then for the 19th straight year, Xio and I will team up to host the Southgate Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 14th, taped for playback on Christmas Day on Channel 13. Happy Holidays to you!
11/13/2008 @ 2:45pm PST Thursday, November 13th! A great video today to help you put your life in perspective, the moving moment from last night's CMA Awards, and an unforgettable veteran's picture!!! "BUZZ" Kenny Chesney is the king of Country, and the new First Family all over the mags! "PHOTO GALLERY" (1996) Roger and Me (Clinton, that is) at Universal Studios radio visit!
A GREAT VIDEO FOR YOU, TO PUT EVERYTHING INTO PERSPECTIVE!
THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORD'S! HERE'S ONE!
MOVING MOMENT ON THE CMA AWARDS LAST NIGHT WITH CARRIE UNDERWOOD!
AND ON "ELLEN" THIS WEEK, TAYLOR SWIFT HAD HER "BEST DAY EVER"!
EVEN JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SURPRISED TAYLOR ON ELLEN'S SHOW!
IS THERE A BROTHER/SISTER DANCING TEAM THAN THE HOUGH'S? AND THE INCREDIBLE THING IS JULIANNE JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL!
PAULA ABDUL'S FAN NOT A STALKER, FAMILY SAYS AFTER APPARENT SUICIDE!
The family of Paula Goodspeed is coming to her defense following her apparent suicide outside Paula Abdul's home earlier this week. "She was not a stalker," Charles McIntyre, Goodspeed's only brother, said Thursday.
McIntyre, who lives with his family in Oakland, Maine, said his sister moved to California five years ago with only one dream: to be a star. "She went down there to have a career, and when she went down in front of those American Idol judges, it was over," said McIntyre. "She was just like anyone else, trying to make it big as an actor or singer."
McIntyre said their mother and Goodspeed's boyfriend are in L.A. waiting for the body to be released from the coroner's on Saturday. The funeral will take place in Maine.
Sources say the 30-year-old Goodspeed had been obsessed with Abdul for the past 17 years. Her fixation led her to twice auditioning to appear on American Idol, including her now-infamous, Simon Cowell-maligned 2005 audition in Austin.
Goodspeed's death Tuesday night, which police suspect was a suicide, was not her first house call to Abdul's Sherman Oaks abode.
Sources reported that two or three months ago, Goodspeed tried to commit suicide by overdosing on pills outside the residence.
NBA SEASON UNDERWAY, KOBE AND THE LAKERS ARE LOOKING GREAT, BUT TAKE A LOOK AT THIS DUNK BY LEBRON JAMES FROM THE FREE THROW LINE!
