'Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.'--Oprah Winfrey

One more day until New Year's Eve! What an exciting time of the year. Still undecided what to do tomorrow night? Check out the New Year's Eve Extravaganza at the Omni Center with The Freezers! Or take the whole family to the Big Family New Year's Eve Celebration at the La Crosse Center. Whatever you decide, be safe and have fun!
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Sooooo...are you making a resolution this New Year? While we all know New Year's resolutions are far easier to make than they are to keep, it doesn't stop us from promising ourselves a more successful, more productive and happier year than the last one. And while we ladies often have an idea of what we want to resolve to do, it's not as easy for the guys. So the folks from Co-Ed Magazine decided to offer a helping hand toward achieving that most ambitious of all aims. Here are 10 New Year's Resolutions All Men Should Make -- and from building a shelf to getting a physical, these are goals that most any man can manage.
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This year, college drinking trends were -- how do we put this delicately? -- troublesome. Alcoholic energy drinks and boozed-up whipped cream seem terrifically moronic, but are they really crazier than some of the things we've seen before? Here from the Huffington Post are the Ten Worst Drinking Trends In Recent Memory. 21 and over, please. And if you're going to down a dumb drink, have a designated driver.
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Speaking of which. As New Year's Eve approaches, a new list is surfacing highlighting America's "drunkest cities." TheDailyBeast.com reports that Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the so-called "drunkest city" in the U.S. in 2010 (high five!), based on a survey of the average number of alcoholic drinks consumed per person per month. Here's who else made the list.
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Now that we are in the thick of the college football bowl game season I've decided to take a look at everyone's favorite topic: bowl names. While the Rose Bowl evokes a sense of pride and tradition, other bowl games are an embarrassment for the fans to say out loud. Still, since the beginning of college bowl games, makers have leaned towards bad taste and advertising dollars instead of good judgment and marketability. Here from the Bleacher Report are the 15 Worst Bowl Names in College Football History.
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Have a great day and I'll see you on the radio!
Karen
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'A new year is unfolding - like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.'

Another day closer to 2011! So, tell me, how long does it usually take you to write the correct year on your paperwork? It usually takes me the entire month of January before I get it right!
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Only two days until the biggest party night of the year...or as my husband calls it, 'amateur night.' Are you going to get your party on? You know, people do insanely stupid things when fueled by booze. As we end another year, check out this video compilation of: The Most Disastrous Drunken Party Fails of 2010. Why anyone would try to do flips, dance on tables or breathe fire while they are drunk is beyond me. At least I don't think I've ever done any of those things...
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And on that note...here is a great article on How To Cure A Hangover. And while there is no one size fits all cure, hopefully something on this list will help you out.
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You've heard the saying 'don't count your chickens before they're hatched?' Well, it sort of applies to this next video compilation. Here's what happens when you enjoy your victory too soon: 'The Top Ten Funniest Sports Celebration Fails'. My favorite? The one where the entire basketball team celebrates early and ends up losing the game! OOPS!!
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Calling it 'the end of the most disturbing sideshow of this NFL season' Fox Sports is reporting that the NFL has fined Brett Favre $50,000 for "failing to cooperate" with the league's investigation into his sexting scandal involving former NY Jets employee Jenn Sterger. You know from the Favre scandal to Reggie Bush giving back his Heisman to LeBron's messy departure from Cleveland, the last 12 months constituted a busy year for athletic controversy. Check out this list from MSN of the Biggest Sports Scandals of 2010.
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Have a FABulous day!!
Karen
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'New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.'

Hi there and thanks for checking in today. Time is running out if you're interested in joining us aboard our Packers/Bears Party Bus. The deadline is Thursday so order your tickets today! Go Pack!
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Here's my pick for Video of the Day. Christmas morning is an exciting time for kids and grown-ups alike. When you add a new puppy to the morning it goes from exciting to downright adorable! Watch this awesome video compilation called 'People Getting Puppies for Christmas.' Awwww! Yeah, that new i-phone 4 doesn't look so cute all of the sudden does it?
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The remake of True Grit is now in theaters. And whether you've seen the new version with Jeff Bridges or the original with John Wayne, the fact of the matter is there are some lessons to be learned from this timeless classic. Check this out: 10 Financial Lessons From True Grit. Oh and if a fur-clad guy wearing a bear's head for a hat asks if you need medical care, the correct answer is "no." Even if he accepts your insurance plan.
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This next video makes me really appreciate our tow truck drivers here in Wisconsin! Watch as a tow-truck driver tries to rescue a stuck snow plow and ends up completely destroying an innocent SUV in the process. **Warning** the guy who shot the video drops the f-bomb a lot! Like, really a lot...keep the sound off if you're at work, you won't need it to appreciate the video!
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As we approach the end of the NFL season, there is no doubt that it's the end of the line for many coaches. Sometimes it's just necessary to part company with a coach. Sometimes they lose their team (Brad Childress), other times they just fall short (Wade Phillips), and other times they weren't ready for the job (Mike Singletary). Who should stay and who should go? Here from the Bleacher Report is their list of The 10 NFL Head Coaches Who Should Be Fired This Offseason. Agree? Disagree? Talk amongst yourselves.
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Have a great day friends!
Karen
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'Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man' Benjamin Franklin

Hi there! I'm back from the dead! Seriously! Do you know anyone who HASN'T been sick this year? Blech! I'm so glad to be feeling better. Hope you're recovering as well.
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Here's a cool video for you to watch. A company called Bottoms Up Beer has designed a beer dispenser that fills cups from the bottom up. As you can see, this way of filling up a cup of beer is much faster than the old-fashioned tapper. Faster beer?? Cool!!

Presumably the dispenser opens and then closes a perforated hole in the bottom of the cup. Or it's magic.
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Hugh Hefner, the man who inspired thousands of women across the country to get Playboy bunny tramp stamps, announced via Twitter on Christmas Day that he's officially engaged to his one true love, Crystal Harris. In honor of his commitment to Crystal (and his obvious commitment to Viagra), Co-Ed.Com has rounded up the hottest pictures of all his known girlfriends. My best wishes to the lovely couple!

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As we finish up our Christmas leftovers and figure out how we're going to ring in the new year, let's not forget the men and women in our US Armed Forces who are on the other side of the world fighting for our freedom. Check out this pictorial from The Brigade.Com showcasing the awesomeness of our soldiers! It's called 'To The Soldiers Deployed This Christmas, Thank You.'

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And with that, I'll bid you farewell!
Have a great day,
Karen
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I hate it when I'm telling an awesome story, and realize halfway through that I should not be telling it to the person that I am.

Hi there and happy Tuesday to you! If you're looking for some last minute gift ideas, join me at Crescent Jewelers this afternoon from 3 until 5. We'll help you pick out the 'just right' gift! Trust me. She'll LOVE it!
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Hey, as hard as you guys think it is to buy us ladies a present, we have just as difficult a time finding something for you! So girls, if you're stuck on what to get him check out this list of rules on What To Buy A Man For Christmas. I love the first rule: Rule #1: When in doubt, buy him a cordless drill. It does not matter if he already has one. I have a friend who owns 17 and he has yet to complain. As a man, you can never have too many cordless drills. No one knows why.
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This is interesting. Do you have a dent or a ding on our car door? Did you know that it's possible to pull the dent out just by using a hair dryer and a can of compressed air? Seriously. Check it out for yourself:
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Funniest T-Shirt of the day:

Get it? The Right To Bear Arms?? HHHAAA!!!

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Awwww! This is sweet. Check out this video of Bret Michaels FINALLY proposing to his long suffering girlfriend:

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Have a great day!
Karen
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No matter how old you are, an empty Christmas wrapping paper tube is still a light saber.

Happy Monday peeps! Looks like we're going to have a really, really, really White Christmas doesn't it? More snow heading our way today and tomorrow. Where will we put it all?? Keep up with all the weather news from Storm Team 8 and check here for some Winter Driving Tips. Hey, it never hurts to refresh your memory!
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Nothing like some AWESOME Brewer news to give us all Spring Fever! The Milwaukee Brewers pulled the trigger on a big-time trade Sunday, and no it wasn't the much talked-about Prince Fielder move, as they acquired disgruntled Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke. That begs the question, where does Greinke fall in amongst the best of the National League? Between the St. Louis Cardinals duo of Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright and the Philadelphia Phillies "Big Four", the NL is not short on great starting pitching. From the Bleacher Report is this list of the NL's Ten Best Pitchers For 2011 and where Greinke falls into the mix now that he has joined Milwaukee
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It's what I look forward to year after year! JibJab's annual "Year In Review" This year featuring some hilarious Obama and Joe Biden puppets. 2010 was just too ridiculous for anything else. So, without further ado, listen to Obama and Biden's "duet of regret" aptly dubbed "So Long To Ya 2010," and remember all the insanity that made 2010 interesting. Brilliant! I'd forgotten what a potty mouth Joe Biden is!
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With the holidays come so many questions! Is it OK to bring a guest to a Christmas party? Do you have to give a present to that aunt you barely know? Get help navigating the season's trickiest scenarios with Holiday Etiquette 101. Oh and while we're talking about etiquette, if you're staying with friends this season be sure and read this article before you leave: How Not To Be The Holiday Guest From Hell.
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Have a SUPER day!
Karen
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Santa is so jolly because he knows where all the bad girls live

Finally Friday! This is the last weekend before Christmas. Think it's gonna be a little crowded in the stores? Yeah. Just a little.
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So, are you heading to an Ugly Sweater Party this season? Ugly Christmas sweaters are sweeping the nation as the newest trend, bringing conversation and laughs to parties, bar crawls and office get-togethers. Check out some of my all time favorites in this hilarious pictorial called 'Ode To The Joyously Ugly'.
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Most people are usually awful at giving gifts. It's understandable. It's tough shopping for other people. Some of us can't even shop for ourselves. It's usually late in the Christmas shopping season, when all other ideas are exhausted, that people start going to Plan D-H. Crappy gift cards, gag gifts and useless gadgets are wrapped and tagged with your name. Check out this list of the Worst Gifts Ever. I bet you'll get at least one of these this Christmas. Let me know which one.
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The sporting world is mourning the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Bullet Bob Feller. Back in the day he was every youngster's hero. Every lad who ever played catch in the back yard with his father wanted to be the next Bob Feller. He was 16 when the signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1935. By the time he was 19, he won 17 games in 1938 and was named to the All-Star team. In light of Feller's passing on December 15th the Bleacher Report gives you the 30 Greatest Teenaged Athletes Ever.
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Larry King ended his 25-year run as America's interviewer-in-chief last night with visits from many of the celebrities who appeared on his show. In case you missed it here are highlights from Larry King's Finale.
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Have a great weekend!
Karen
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How long does guacamole last in the fridge? Please say a year.

One day closer to the weekend. We've got some more shopping to do before Christmas Day, but I'm beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. (Hope it's not a train!)
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Talk show host Larry King is hanging up his suspenders tonight. Let's take a look back on his run: 25 years, 6,120 shows, a boatload of awards. And then there were the eight marriages. For 25 Years, It Was Good To Be King.
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The kids are looking forward to Christmas break and mom and dad are looking forward to sending them outside to play. Since we have plenty of snow, why not challenge the kids to a snowman building contest. Get inspired by looking at these Awesome and Unusual Snowmen! I absolutely LOVE the 'Snowman making a snowman' snowman.
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Guys, are you still looking for gifts for your wife, sister or your mom? Get some great ideas here with this list of The Coolest Christmas Gifts For Women. I would LOVE the fruit infusion pitcher!
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Are you having guests over for the holidays? The fine folks at MSN talked to partygoers from around the country and found out what they have to say about hosting dos and don'ts. If you're planning to open up your home this season, read on to learn everything your guests are too polite to tell you: 13 Things Your Party Guests Won't Tell You.
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Have a great day and clean that bathroom!! lol :)
Karen
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I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight!

Well, well, well! Look who's back in the saddle again! I didn't have the flu, the flu had me! But now I'm on the mend and soooo happy to be back with my rock and roll friends once again!
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So, what did I miss? Oh yeah. The weather. As you know, it's been very cold in Wisconsin . So cold, in fact, that the US Corp of Engineers has borrowed a Norwegian Icebreaker to clear the Mississippi River for freighter traffic. The Icebreaker is starting near La Crosse and working its way northward. Here is a picture as the hard work of ice breaking begins.

Impressive!
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Have you seen the video of the The Metrodome collapsing due to a snow implosion? In honor of the fallen dome, it's time to look back at some of the most epic stadium collapses of all time, what happened that caused the collapse and how they fell: The 7 Most Epic Stadium Collapses of All Time.

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Why is it that as we get closer and closer to Christmas it gets harder and harder to concentrate at work? Here's a great time killer for you! It's a game called 'Light Up The Christmas Tree'. It's not as easy as it looks. In order to turn on the Christmas tree lights, you have to connect all the bulbs and wires by rotating them. Not an easy task, but if I can do it, certainly you can!
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Though the 'holiday season' ranks lower than St. Patty's Day and Cinco de Mayo in terms of top drinking holidays, it's technically the longest lasting drinking holiday. While others get 24 hours to flex their beer muscles, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus collectively occupy a month's worth of partying. And since after that first week you're tired of the same old ale, why not snatch up something different? Check out these 5 Holiday Beers Yule Love!

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Have a great day!
Karen
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It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas!

Finally Friday!! Woo-hoo! Lots to do this weekend! Tonight it's the Winter Parade in La Crescent. Tomorrow we have the Rotary Lights Run/Walk and of course football on Sunday!
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I'm stoked about tomorrow's Saturday Night Live episode! Sir Paul McCartney is the musical guest. The last time he was on SNL was in 1993 when he was famously interviewed by Chris Farley. 'Remember when you were with the Beatles? That was awesome'. Brilliant! RIP Chris Farley :(
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Growing up is hard. Especially when you're famous at a very early age. Many child actors are unable to lead a normal childhood and turn to the fast lane, Hollywood lifestyle of drugs and booze. Some, like Drew Barrymore, are able to pull out of the tailspin, some fade into oblivion (remember the creepy kid from The Omen?), and others look like they've never aged! So, buckle up, hop in our DeLorean, 'cuz we're doin' a little time travel with 50 Famous Faces: Then and Now. Any idea who the gentleman on the left is? It's Marilyn Manson! I know!!
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It's that wonderful time of the year. Time for your annual office Christmas party. Although often enjoyable, the office holiday party can be an awkward, uncomfortable event. Not only does the function represent one of the few times when work and pleasure mix, it also can be fraught with tension if you're nervous about meeting new people or unsure of how to act. If you find yourself ill at ease, fear not. Here are some thorny situations you might encounter and tips for navigating them gracefully: Surviving The Office Holiday Party.
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There have been some nasty injuries in the NFL over the years. Some injuries caused players like Joe Theismann to end their careers, and were just as painful as team's watched their chances at greatness slip away with the loss of one of their best players. With Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the news this week after needing a nose job to fix a sideways beak he got courtesy of Haloti Ngata, The Bleacher Report thought it would be a great time to have a look at the 10 Most Painful NFL Injuries of 2010, and their effect on the season so far.
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Have a great weekend my friend!
Karen
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Dear Santa, I can explain...

Hi there! Cold enough for ya?? I don't know about you but I'm ready to shove Old Man Winter down the stairs!! And it's only December! Good thing we have Christmas to look forward to! Here's something to cheer us up! Check out this website called Laughing All The Way. It's got a countdown to Christmas day and tons of hilarious holiday themed cartoons. Most are naughty but a few are nice. Enjoy!
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Have you noticed that Christmas trees these days just aren't what they used to be? Whether its the flimsy plastic of fake trees or the undernourished limbs of the modern pine, it seems like more and more, Christmas trees can't even maintain their structural integrity under the lightest of loads. Even just a few baubles and some tinsel is seemingly enough to fell these festive abominations. Need further proof? Here is video evidence-- 31 Christmas Tree Falls in 35 Seconds. Two words. Fishing line!
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Have you ever made a sign to take to a football or baseball game? Sports fans take their teams pretty seriously, and display their fandom in some pretty outrageous ways. But it's always a treat to see signs with a sense of humor to break the tension during a game. Whether they're commenting on the way an athlete is playing or off-the-field drama that overshadows the game itself, or simply draw attention to the person holding it, I love a witty sign that makes a game more fun! Check out this gallery of the Funniest Signs at Sporting Events Ever! You can even vote for the one you think is the best!
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Work got you down? Boss driving you crazy? Relieve a bit of corporate stress by sending small supervisors skyward with the Boss Toss! Just load one of the plastic executives into the long plastic catapult device and pull the trigger! According to the website, the Boss Toss is perfect for launching over cubicle walls at co-workers! Perfect for the cube-dweller on your list!
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Have a fabulous day and I'll see you on the radio!
Karen
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