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 "Until Everyone Comes Home" is the
motto of the USO.
There is much to
see, hear, learn, and support on the web site of
the
United Service Organization, a
lifeline for our service men and women around
the world.
Cell Phones for Soldiers -
Help our troops call home.
Regardless of your opinions on war or
U.S. foreign policy, why not take some
time to show our troops that you
support them? Just click
over to the
Support Your Troops
site.
A Salute To America's Defenders of
Freedom
- Sent to us by Lawrence
Fry. Aaron Tippin would be proud.
Lets Say Thanks - Send a free
printed post card to military personnel
overseas.
A Million Thanks
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Another way to show our Military Men and
Women our appreciation for their
sacrifices.
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Travel
and Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration -
Up to date guidelines for travelers. Answers
to frequently asked questions on the new
security measures.
FAA Flight Delay Information - Air
Traffic Control System Command Center.
United States Passport Services Office
Homeland Security Advisory - What is the
current threat level and what does it mean
to you?
Ready.gov
- Prepare.
Plan. Stay informed.
Two ways to find the lowest gas
price near you:
Gas Buddy |
Gas Price Watch
Julianne Hough, pro dancer
from ABC's Dancing with the Stars is
also an up and coming country music star. She
checked in with us to talk about recording her
new album,, plus her involvement with
Dr. Scholl's and the
"Clothes Off Our Back" charities for children.
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Bob Greene took some time out from helping Oprah
stay on the straight and narrow nutritionally to
share basics from his Best Life diet with us.
Here's the link. |
Have you heard about the
No Cussing Club? Started by
a 14 year old boy in Pasadena, CA, there
are now members in 50 states and around the
world. If you want to quit cussing, start
here. Take the No Cussing Challenge!
There are a lot questions in this world but not many
answers. Until now. Wonder why you never see cashews in
the shell? Consider reading
"How Come?"
by Kathy Wollard.
What's the truth about the coming required changeover to
digital TV equipment? Thanks to Mindy for providing us
with the link to
DTV Answers.
HDTV questions? There are many places to go for answers,
including
the tech encyclopedia.
Let's
face it, not
even telemarketers want to get calls
from telemarketers! No doubt they've
added their own number to the
National Do Not Call Registry,
and so can you. Up to three
numbers allowed. After a 31 day
waiting period, most telemarketers can't
bug you for 5 years.
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Here's the main government information
page on recalls of everything from toys to boats to
humidifiers.
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Here's the government list of what NOT to buy at the
grocery store right now.
If you get befuddled trying to use and navigate the web,
then you should visit
Learn the Net. They'll
teach you proper "netiquette", how to download a file,
the origin of the web, how to determine what the real
address behind a link is, and much more. Get quick info
with their
glossary. Even experienced
web surfers might learn something new.
The September 11th Digital Archive
is a collection of electronic media which preserves the
past and present history of the attacks in New York,
Virginia and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.
Ming Tsai joined Jeff and Verna to
share his tips for spicing up tailgate parties. REALLY
hot wings, anyone?
Jake Ward from
Popular Science magazine called in to talk
about the high tech gear college students need this year
to do well. "Need" being the operative word - they
want all kinds of cool stuff! Who doesn't?
Trisha Yearwood
called to fill us in on her new
recording deal with
Big Machine Records,
to share what it's like living with a "crazy cowboy" by
the name of
Garth Brooks (her husband), and to
let us know we can take easy steps to protect our
hearing, which is threatened like never before. Visit
Don't Say What.org for more info.
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awards and talent to spare. Pam Tillis
also has a new album and her own record
label! She was kind enough to check in
with Jeff and Verna to talk about what
she's been up to lately. Find out for
yourself at
PamTills.com |
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Have you ever seen a strange creature you couldn't
readily identify? You're not alone - as you'll
soon see when you visit
CryptoMundo.com.
American Idol Season 5 finalist Bucky Covington
joined Jeff and Verna in-studio to explain why coming in
8th was A-OK with him. Most reviewers are giving his
debut album high marks. Find out more at
BuckyCovington.com.
 Beyond
Earth Day there is still much we can do to help
keep the planet in tip-top shape. Here are some sites
that might be worth a look:
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It's never too late
to
start planning for your financial future.
Just ask our guest recent David Bach, who has
written several books on the subject, including
"Start Late, Finish Rich". Right up our alley!
Yours, too?
Visit the web site!
Did you know you might have
money coming to you? It's true! All you have to
do to find out is visit
NAUPA - National Association of Unclaimed
Property Administrators.
Tearing
your hair out trying to get an actual human to
answer your phone call at the bank, your credit card or
cable company, etc?
Get Human to the rescue! They compile codes
that help you break through the teleprompts to a
real person.
Americans live in the
most severe weather-prone country on Earth. Be prepared.
WeatherStreet.com
features
detailed weather forecasts for every city and
zip code in the U.S. It's fast and easy.
Eat a 72 ounce steak and accompanying side
dishes and it's free!
If you heard us talking
about this GIANT steak dinner on the air and
want to know more, here's the 411 on the
Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo.
Get
the low down on activities way up there on board
the
International Space Station,
where the goal is to improve life on earth and
extend life beyond our home planet. You might
even be able to see what's happening aboard the
ISS by watching
NASA TV.
Tired of the
same old antiseptic hotel room when you're on
vacation? Add a new twist to the same old thing
by booking a room at one of the
Historic Hotels of America.
The web site also features recipes, ghost
stories and more.
Read a good book lately? Find out what's hot in the
literary world (in several categories) at
Top 5 Books.
Exploring the
past can be interesting, but even more when you
can make some sense of it all. And now you can
with a visit to
History World.
Looking for the free credit
report link? Don't be fooled by other sites --
the only official FREE site is
Annual Credit Report Dot Com.
You are entitled to one free report per year
from each of the big three credit bureaus,
Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
Lots of interesting things do
and see on the
Planet Perplex
Optical Illusions page.
Drive yourself batty with the
4D Magic Cube!
If you've ever wished you had a fake phone
number to give out to someone you don't want to
hang with, well, you're in luck! There's also a
number for when you're "just not sure". Visit
the
The Rejection Hotline
home page for
details.
Make finding information online easier with a
visit to the
Internet Public Library.
Reference sites are organized in categories.
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Farmer's Almanac
is online and features information on
weather, moon phases, gardening,
astronomy, recipes and more.
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The Hutchinson
Dictionary of English
points out
words that are often misused and misspelled. You
can search through 1600 entries to hopefully
find the precise word to convey your meaning.
One of the best
research sites available is
The Library of Congress.
It features a multi-media look at American
history, copyright information, forms and more.
How long will
it take you to work off that big meal or extra snack
you didn't really need? Learn how
many calories you burn sitting at your
computer, watching TV, jumping rope, etc., and much more at
Calories Per Hour.
What's 43
feet long, 14 feet wide, and teaches us
something new
every day?
The Hubble Telescope. From tiny solar
systems to giant nebula's, the Hubble continues
to reveal the deepest secrets of the universe.
The site features some amazing photos.
Did you get an e-mail message
from the FBI saying your web surfing is being
investigated? Don't open it! It's NOT
from the FBI. If you open it you may be
unleashing a dangerous virus on your computer!
The FBI is investigating the scam. Recipients of
these e-mails are asked to report them to the
Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Country Music Alive features some interesting links
and concert reviews. A message board for fans, too.
Bored with your usual
run-of-the-mill web surfing? Click over
to
random
website dot com
for something completely different.
