TODAY IS MONDAY JUNE 8, 2009

THE MORNING SHOW
with
JIM & KAREN
on SPIRIT FM

TODAY IS:

Today is Upsy Daisy Day, a time to get up gloriously, gratefully, and gleefully, today and every day. In other words, wake up today and say “Good morning Lord” and not “Good Lord, it’s morning.”

Today is National Best Friends Day. So happy best friends day to Angie, Vickie, Tracy and Diane!

And for you food lovers:

Today is National Jelly Doughnut Day.
Today is National Taco Day.

On this day in 1869 Ives McGaffey of Chicago patented the vacuum cleaner, which became America's most popular dirt collector until the first supermarket tabloids were published.


The St. Louis Cardinals had a rough weekend with three losses to the Colorado Rockies this past weekend. The will try again tonight.

Celebrate this Father's Day with a game of catch at Busch Stadium!

On Sunday, June 21st, fans of all ages have the opportunity to treat their Dad to the ultimate BIG LEAGUE experience - playing catch on the field at Busch Stadium with a ballpark lunch in the Cardinals Club.

Tickets are just $150/person and include:
50 minutes of catch-time in the outfield of Busch Stadium
Photo opportunity in the Cardinals Dugout
Chance to run the bases (weather permitting)
An official Major League baseball
A commemorative t-shirt
Lunch in the Cardinals Club immediately following catch time


IN THE NEWS:

The IRS says that John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign owes over $800,000 in back taxes. I guess that explains the long face.


Former First Lady Barbara Bush is celebrating a birthday today. She was born on this day in 1925. I feel sorry for first ladies. I know they get to live at the White House, but they miss out on life's greatest pleasures, like browsing at Wal-Mart and saving 20% on Tres Semme Shampoo.


It’s being reported that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il is in the process of deciding who’s going to be his successor, and the most likely person is his youngest son Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Un says he’s excited, but he realizes he’s got some awfully big women’s sunglasses to fill.


It's NBA Finals President Obama is said to be monitoring the situation . . . He said he hopes both sides will act with restraint and, of course, work towards peace.



A 23-year-old rancher whose family has fallen behind in their taxes and recently had a mobile home repossessed claimed a $232.1 million Powerball jackpot on Friday, one of the largest undivided jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Neal Wanless, who lives on his family's 320-acre ranch near Mission, S.D., bought the winning ticket in the nearby town of Winner late last month during a trip to buy livestock feed. He will take home $88.5 million in a lump sum payment after taxes are deducted.

I want you to know that if I ever win the Powerball that I will continue to come into the radio station to do my radio show. Because I am committed to being here for you. I call this my "vow of commitment." My friends calls it "stupid."


Father's Day:

Suck it up, Pop: just like Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day will be bringing fewer bucks to retailers than last year. The National Retail Federation reports people who are buying gifts will spend an average of $90.89 this year, down from $94.54 last June.

"Gift givers will be looking into items that dad can enjoy with the whole family," the NRF predicts in Marketing Daily. "Retailers will offer specials on new grill sets, sporting and gardening equipment and even electronics as the holiday rolls around."



Clinic in Virginia Offering Free Botox Injections to the Unemployed

Botox, which paralyzes facial muscles to make lines fade, is the No. 1 minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in the U.S., according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. More than 5 million treatments were done last year.

Shannon Ginnan, a doctor at the clinic, said his patients are primarily women, but include people of various ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds. He said it's important for anyone seeking a Botox treatment to have realistic expectations.

Deep skin wrinkles, for instance, will not disappear completely. Some people also experience slight bruising after receiving injections. The cost of a single treatment can vary from $300 to $500, according to Reveal. Results typically last four to six months.

Job recruiter Laura Baker said doing well on a job interview, regardless of age, is all about exuding confidence.

"It's important when you're feeling down to treat yourself, to get a pick-me-up," said Baker, who works with the headhunting company Friends & Company.

"Whether it's Botox or something else, it's that fresh approach you need."



Wal-Mart Will Create 22,000 Jobs in 2009..No Botox Treatment Required!

As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens about 150 new or expanded stores in the U.S. in 2009, the company expects to hire about 22,000 people for new positions.

Those positions include plenty of cashiers and stock clerks, but the world's largest retailer will also be adding store managers, pharmacists and personnel workers
"During this difficult economic time, we're proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year," Castro-Wright said.

Earlier this year, the company shared more than $2 billion with its workers through bonuses, profit sharing and payments into the company 401(k) plan.

Wal-Mart has more than 2.1 million employees in the U.S. and abroad. The company had sales last fiscal year of $401 billion.

Or if you would like a job somewhere else….check out Hired! On Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hired-from-CNNMoneycom/75991250238



Music is A Vitamin for the Brain!

"All neurological conditions affect the throat because it has so many muscles," says Sarah Benton, another choir member with multiple sclerosis. "So singing, which makes you lift up your body and expand your lungs, is perfect for neurological diseases."

Music therapy has provided obvious social, mental and physical benefits for its members, there is a growing body of clinical evidence suggesting that music can play a key role in aiding recovery or helping sufferers cope with a broad range of brain-based conditions.

The power of music to enhance moods and emotions has long been harnessed by psychologists, but, as Dr. Lauren Stewart, director of a recently established course in Music, Mind and Brain at Goldsmiths University of London told CNN, "recent advances in neuroscience and brain imaging technology are now radically transforming conventional music therapy into a more rigorous and research-based clinical
practice."



“UP” No. 1 At the Box Office Again This Weekend!

Two live-action comedies have been unable to bring down the animated adventure "Up."
According to studio estimates Sunday, Disney and Pixar Animation's "Up" reeled in $44.2 million in ticket sales to remain on top of the box office for the second weekend in a row.

The Warner Bros. bachelor-bash comedy "The Hangover" came in a close second with a $43.3 million debut.

Will Ferrell's action comedy for Universal, "Land of the Lost," had to settle for a distant third with a $19.5 million opening.

"Up" is the first movie of Hollywood's busy summer season to take the No. 1 spot at the box office for two straight weekends.



The Amazing new “GREEN” Pizza Box!

Incorporated is marketing its first product, the Green Box, a pizza box manufactured from 100% recycled material. The top of the Green Box breaks down into convenient serving plates, eliminating the need for disposable plates. The bottom of the Green Box converts easily into a handy storage container, eliminating the need for plastic wrap, tin foil, or plastic bags.

Watch a demonstration video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQBjJjpkjl0