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lg-ks660 mobile phones up for grabs

Sunday, August 2, 2009

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lg-ks660 mobile phones up for grabs

on the drive with kenny jones – we gave away another lg-ks660 mobile phone.  however, on thursday there were some procrastinators that were trying to squeeze their names into the hat. it’s an amazing piece of machinery – more like some cutting edge device from a james bond flick.  but what might be more amazing is [...]

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cell phones in theaters: there oughta be a law

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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cell phones in theaters: there oughta be a law

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed my recent outing to the cinema to catch hp-6 (the half blood prince).  the flick was pretty good but the experience was more horrifying than he-who-shall-not-be-named. it actually happens every time i go to the movies…so why should last night be any different.  i’m always confronted with [...]

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chocolate study volunteers wanted

Monday, July 27, 2009

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chocolate study volunteers wanted

on the drive with kenny jones – we talked about aberdeen scientist’s aim to assess how flavonoids, found naturally in cocoa, could fend off disease. forty volunteers aged between 18 and 70 will be asked to eat a cocoa-rich dark chocolate specially made for the study, standard chocolate, or white chocolate. eating chocolate – everyday – all [...]

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coca-cola’s freestyle 100 flavor soda fountain

Saturday, July 25, 2009

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coca-cola’s freestyle 100 flavor soda fountain

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed the new coca-cola “freestyle” fountain.  It offers thirsty customers over 100 beverage options and they can pour themselves a cold one of their choosing using a touch screen.  it’s being dubbed the “fountain of the future”. 100 different flavors to choose from – i feel like my heads [...]

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a moral obligation or just plain rude?

Thursday, July 23, 2009

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a moral obligation or just plain rude?

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed an incident that took place at the station.  some call it rude, others claim its a violation of personal privacy – i feel an open-unattended facebook account is begging to be messed with. it’s been dubbed the great facebook status hijacking of 09.  the names of the [...]

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elevator etiquette…to press or not to press

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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elevator etiquette…to press or not to press

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed the elevator or lift – it’s a vertical transport vehicle that efficiently moves people or goods between floors of a building. They are generally powered by electric motors that either drive traction cables and counterweight systems, or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a cylindrical piston…and [...]

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harry potter works box office magic

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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harry potter works box office magic

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed H6 – they latest installment of the harry potter series.  it continues to work box-office alchemy, turning his latest movie adventure into an overnight blockbuster. the sixth flick, “harry potter and the half-blood prince,” took in $79.5 million on opening weekend and $159.7 million since debuting, according [...]

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celebrity phobias and obsessions

Sunday, July 19, 2009

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celebrity phobias and obsessions

on the drive with kenny jones – we talked about celebrity phobias and obsessions.  you wouldn’t believe some of the issues that these celebs have.  the list is long and distinguished – and quite humorous too.  here’s a rundown of you favorite a-listers and the quirks they’re afflicted with… cameron diaz – won’t touch door knobs whoopie [...]

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53% would pee in sea: tripadvisor

Saturday, July 18, 2009

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53% would pee in sea: tripadvisor

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed pool/beach etiquette.   while peeing in the pool is looked down upon – peeing in the ocean seems to be fine.  tripadvisor conducted a survey that revealed better than half the people polled say it’s acceptable to have a whiz in the ocean…so long as other swimmers [...]

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uh oh – yo momma just joined facebook

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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uh oh – yo momma just joined facebook

on the drive with kenny jones – we discussed a current facebook trend that is quite alarming.  the social networking site is being dominated by YOUR PARENTS!  statistics show that facebook is now primarily used by 35-54 year olds.  so let me be the first to say: congratulations!  your parents just joined facebook.  your life is [...]

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