Tuesday,
2/6/07 -- Judy talked about her new favorite catalog, "Time
For Me" (http://www.timeformecatalog.com).
Tuesday,
1/30/07 -- We talked about the website www.donorschoose.org/homepage/main.html.
It's a site where teachers can create a "wish list" of things
they want in their classroom. Hopefully you can fulfill a request!
Friday,
1/26/07 -- Kathy saw the movie Children of Men (imdb.com/title/tt0206634/).
Steve
mentioned the book 
Reading
Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those
Who Want to Write Them by Francine Prose.
Wednesday,
1/24/07 -- Kathy talked about the Brava system as a way to enlarge
breasts (themarriagebed.com/articles/brava.txt).
One listener called in and said it did not work.
Kathy
will be talking about the New York Times article "Is
There a Post-Abortion Syndrome?" during Thursday's show. You
can read the article at www.nytimes.com/2007/01/21/magazine/21abortion.t.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
Tuesday,
1/23/07 -- Kathy talked about the New York Times article
"The N.F.L.’s Blue-Collar Workers" (www.nytimes.com).
The article referred to NFL players as blue collar in the world
of professional athletes. Injuries are life lasting and there
have no medical insurance. Football players average salary is
$1.2 million, baseball is $2.7 million and basketball's average
is $4.2 million.
Kathy
saw and loved the movie Stomp the Yard (www.imdb.com/title/tt0775539/).
While
talking about movies with subtitles, Kathy recommended Koyla
(imdb.com/title/tt0116790/).
Monday,
1/22/07 -- Judy suggested reading the New York Times
article, "Refugees Find Hostility and Hope on Soccer Field"
(www.nytimes.com).
She said it was one of the best articles she's ever read in
a newspaper.
Thursday,
1/18/07 -- Have you found yourself on the Do Not Fly list at
the airport? If so, go to www.tsa.gov/travelers/redress/index.shtm
to learn how to remove yourself from the list and make your
travels a lot easier!
Monday,
1/15/07 -- Kathy mentioned that she watched and loved 25
Years of Nature on PBS (www.pbs.org/wnet/nature).
It replays Sunday, 1/21 at 1am. While talking about the special,
our zookeeper girlfriend, Kris, called in to tell us more about
the elephants featured in the special. She also mentioned a
sanctuary that's currently looking for donations to help build
a barn for two elephants in southern California. If you're interested
in donating, go to http://www.shambala.org
for more information (Once on the site, click on the link that
says "Help us bring two more elephants to Shambala!"
Friday,
1/12/07 -- We mentioned the play Doubt playing at the
Lasalle Theater (http://www.broadwayinchicago.com).
Wednesday,
1/10/07 -- We learned that Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti were
married by proxy. Learn more about marriage proxy at marriage.about.com/cs/legalities/a/proxymarriage.htm.
We
talked with Robert Bennett, Law Professor at Northwestern University,
about constitutional law. He also has published a book, 
Taming
the Electoral College.
Tuesday,
1/9/07 -- We talked about the kids theme party catalog, Birthday
Express (www.birthdayexpress.com).
Monday,
1/8/07 -- We talked about the Chicago Tribune's special
report regarding teens behind the wheel. You can check it out
at www.chicagotribune.com.
Friday,
1/5/07 -- We were sad to hear that the founder of Lungevity,
Melissa Zagon, has passed away. She dedicated many years to
lung cancer education and fundraising. If you are interested
in supporting the cause, go to www.lungevity.org.
Did
you just get an ipod for Christmas and now have no idea where
to begin? Check out Apple's Ipod 101: Itunes Initiation at docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304706.
Also don't forget to sign up for our podcast at feeds.feedburner.com/wgnradio/kathyandjudy!
Consumer
reports just came out with a report regarding car seats. You
can read about what passed and what failed at www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16473196/.
A listener recommended a book called "Baby Bargains" (www.windsorpeak.com/babybargains/default.html).
Wednesday,
1/3/07 -- Judy mentioned that she loves to download books from
www.audible.com.
Kathy
recommended the movie Notes on a Scandal (alliance.zap2it.com).
Friday,
12/22/06 -- While talking about a Red Eye article called
"Fun With Faith", the following religious board games were mentioned:
KosherLand, Catholic-opoly, Race to the Kabah and Mortality.
If
you're wanting to learn about different religions, Judy recommended
The
Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew--Three Women Search
for Understanding (thefaithclub.com).
It's 3 girlfriends, one is Christian, one is Jewish and one
is Muslim. They try to explain their religions to each other.
Thursday,
12/14/06 -- We talked about a diet called the "The Master Cleanse."
You can learn about it at www.therawfoodsite.com/mastercleanse.htm.
We
talked about an article in the New York Times about
snow globes. You can read it at www.nytimes.com/2006/12/14/fashion/14Online.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
Tuesday,
12/12/06 -- Listeners called in with their favorite Christmas
tree stands. One was the Pivot Point by EZ Up (housewares.hardwarestore.com/36-181-christmas-tree-stands/pivot-point-christmas-tree-stand-220772.aspx).
Another was the Christmas Tree Genie (www.amazon.com/Krinner-Christmas-Tree-Genie-XXL/dp/B000GG6228).
Monday,
12/11/06 -- While talking about gifts given to your kids that
were a bit of a hassle for you, one caller recalled the game
"Pie Face" (www.boardgamegeek.com/game/18755).
Though it was fun, it needed some serious clean up.
We
talked with someone from the Caregiver Program for Suburban
Cook County. If you are a caregiver looking for support, you
can visit their website at www.ageoptions.org.
There is also a National Family Caregiver Support Program. Their
website is www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/caregiver.asp.
Friday,
12/8/06 -- We talked about eyelash extensions, which you can
read about at www.nytimes.com/2006/12/07/fashion/07skin.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
Thursday,
12/7/06 -- We talked about www.sittercity.com/index.php.
It a website where you can put in a request for a babysitter.
Monday,
12/4/06 -- We talked about message boards for high school sports.
You can see the Chicago Tribune's forums by going to
forums.prospero.com/sp-preps.
Thursday,
11/30/06 -- We talked about The Babble (www.sonaretechnologies.com/babble.html).
It's a device that muffles sounds so people can't hear you talking.
Wednesday,
11/29/06 -- We talked about the song "Marry Me A Little." You
can read the lyrics at www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/company/marrymealittle.htm.
How
do you sign your emails? Best? Warm Regards? Well, apparently
there are certain email etiquette rules to follow. Learn all
about them at www.netmanners.com/.
Tuesday,
11/28/06 -- We talked about Lynn Sweet's column in the Chicago
Sun-Times, about Durbin's 2008 Obama push. You can read
the column at http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2006/11/sweet_column_durbins_2008_obam.html#more.
Can
you make yourself happy? That was the topic featured in the
Chicago Sun-Times (http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/150384,CST-NWS-be27.article)
and the focus of Martin Selgiman's book, 
Authentic
Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your
Potential for Lasting Fulfillment. There are a few
surveys you can take regarding your happiness at Martin's website,
www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/.
Ever
wish you could play your favorite tunes around your baby? Now,
you can! There's a new line of lullabies set to adult favorites.
Read all about it at www.nytimes.com/2006/11/26/arts/music/26lago.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print.
We
talked about the apparent Quacker Sweater phenomenon. Check
it out at www.qvc.com/drilldown/class4648.html?cp=fa_qf_jackets&tmp=a5&cont=yah.
We
love going to youtube.com/
to check out funny videos online. Some are created especially
for youtube, some are edited or pulled from tv shows. You can
search the site for any video you want. One of Kathy's favorites
is the Laughing Quads (youtube.com/watch?v=bwUBwEvcEkQ).
A listener recommended a funny Rumsfeld clip from The Late
Late Show with Craig Ferguson (youtube.com/watch?v=xQEeH0eWEhc).
Monday,
11/27/06 -- We talked about the New York Times article,
"In Chicago, the $136 Million Question." You can read it at
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/26/sports/baseball/26score.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
We
also talked about the New York Times article, "A Parent’s
Guide to Teenspeak by Text Message" (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/26/weekinreview/26belson.html).
Tuesday,
11/21/06 -- (Dean Richards filling in) It's time for the 19th
Annual Maryville Academy Thanksgiving Dinner. They are looking
for people in the holiday spirit to drop off gifts for orphaned
kids (who are mostly teenagers). You can deliver them to Harry
Caray's in Chicago or Rosemont or to 10pin bowling lounge, where
the event is taking place TONIGHT!
Monday,
11/20/06 -- We talked with Mark Delavan, currently performing
as Count Di Luna in Il Trovatore at the Lyric Opera
of Chicago. Call 312.332.2244 ext 5600 or go to www.lyricopera.org
for tickets.
Thursday,
11/16/06 -- We talked about English Al Jazeera, which can be
found at english.aljazeera.net/News.
To learn about the history of Aljazeera, go to www.allied-media.com/aljazeera/JAZhistory.html.
Wednesday,
11/15/06 -- Judy watched the documentary Thin on HBO.
It will be running throughout this month and next. Check www.hbo.com/docs/programs/thin/index.html
for more information and dates/times it will be replayed.
Tuesday,
11/14/06 -- Kathy saw the movie "Iraq in Fragments" (www.iraqinfragments.com/)
and recommends seeing it. Currently, it's playing at the Century
Theater (alliance.zap2it.com/custom/metromix/main_template/0,1846,3-AAOPD--60611-30,00.html).
Monday,
11/13/06 -- We talked about a new invention, the Wonder Jock.
Check it out for yourself at www.jockohomo.com/datapanik/?p=1497.
We
talked about a theme park in Orlando, "The Holy Land Experience"
(www.holylandexperience.com).
Thursday,
11/9/06 -- We welcomed singer Karen Mason to the show. The songs
we played on the air:
"I'm Becoming My Mother", from her album Better Days
"We Never Ran Out of Love, We Just Ran Out of Time", from her
album When the Sun Comes Out
"I Eat", from her album Christmas, Christmas, Christmas
She
has 5 albums out, the most recent being Sweetest of Nights.
She also has a 6th coming out soon! You can buy all of her albums
at karenmason.com/index.php.
Karen will be perfoming at Davenports (1383 N Milwaukee Ave)
for the next 4 nights. You can call Davenports for more information
at 773.278.1830.
Wednesday,
11/8/06 -- Judy encouraged listeners to read Thomas Friedman's
column today, Tolerable
or Awful: The Roads Left in Iraq.
We
welcomed author Elizabeth Berg to the studio. Her newest book
is 
The
Handmaid and the Carpenter. She will be at Anderson's
Book Store in Naperville at 7pm on Thursday, November 9th. For
more information, go to www.andersonsbookshop.com/events.php
or call 630.355.2665.
Friday,
11/3/06 -- K&J mentioned a weekend conference at Harper on international
adoptions: www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org.
Thursday,
11/2/06 -- While talking about adoptive kids, a caller mentioned
the book, 
Twenty
Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew.
Tuesday,
10/31/06 -- While talking about zesting, a listener suggested
using the tool "Microplane" (us.microplane.com).
We
talked about the dangers of high energy drinks, like Red Bull,
after reading the article, "Docs worry about kids buzzed on
energy drinks: Experts warn beverages can hook kids on unhealthy
jolt-and-crash cycle (www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15403552).
Friday,
10/27/06 -- We talked about the new electronic voting machines.
We discussed the Princeton researches who were able to hack
in to the Diebold e-voting machine, which you can read about
at www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4177.
We also talked about the Chicago Tribune article, "City
withholds voting machine pay" (www.chicagotribune.com).
We
want to bring to your attention the 4th Annual Alzheimer’s
Association Family Caregiver Conference. The conference
is packed with information for families caring for someone with
Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Here's what you need to know about the conference:
- It's Saturday, November 11
- At the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont
- From 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
- Registration Fee before Nov. 1 - $15 per person / after Nov.
1 - $25 per person
- Includes - breakfast / lunch / parking / Resource
Fair / Book Fair
- Call 847-933-2413 or register online or download
a conference brochure at www.alzheimers-illinois.org.
Thursday,
10/26/06 -- We've all heard of fantasy sports leagues, but now
there is a fantasy congress league! You can read about it at
www.nytimes.com
and you can participate at www.fantasycongress.us/fc.
We
talked about teens at the wheel. A new AAA study reveals that
fatal car crashes are almost as common after school as they
are on Friday and Saturday nights. Read all about it at www.chicagotribune.com.
While talking about this, one listener explained that in London,
drivers have to have an L on their car the first year of driving
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-plate).
Wednesday,
10/25/06 -- Kathy mentioned Eatzies (www.eatzis.com),
a restaurant she thinks has great carry out.
Tie
a tie...sew on a button...is there something simple that you
just never learned how to do? Well, now you can learn how to
do all of that and more at www.videojug.com.
While
talking about learning how to do things, one of our callers
suggested the book, 
101
Things You Should Know How To Do, by Michael Powell.
Another listener suggested the book 
Where's
Mom Now That I Need Her?: Surviving Away from Home,
by Kent P. Frandsen and Kathryn R. Frandsen.
Tuesday,
10/24/06 -- We talked about the New York Times article
"Accessorizing the Air" (select.nytimes.com).
We
also talked about the New York Times article "I’ll
Take ‘Friendship’ for $100" (www.nytimes.com).
We
couldn't believe it when we came across a "car decorating kit"
for your wedding day at www.roomservicehome.com/prodinfo.asp?number=XW59801.
$50.00?!?
Monday,
10/23/06 -- Judy recommends a compelling DVD, Grey Gardens
(imdb.com/title/tt0073076).
Kathy
saw the movie The Queen and loved it (imdb.com/title/tt0436697)!
She also thought that the movie Marie Antoinette stunk
(imdb.com/title/tt0422720)!
Friday,
10/20/06 -- Are you wishing you had trained for the Chicago
Marathon that's going on this weekend? Kathy mentioned Chicago
Endurance Sports (www.chicagoendurancesports.com).
It's the group that she trained with when she ran the marathon.
Did
you order mejeans and not received them? That's what happened
to Kathy and a lot of our listeners. If you're in the same boat,
email the founder, PJ Benoit, at pj@mejeans.com. Tell him you're
a Kathy and Judy listener and want your refund.
Kathy
welcomed Tina Cassidy, author of the book 
Birth:
The Surprising History of How We Are Born. to the show.
She'll be at Women and Children First bookstore in Andersonville
tonight at 7pm. While talking about birth, one listener said
that she gave birth by the Bradley Method (www.bradleybirth.com).
Thursday,
10/19/06 -- Steve Bertrand mentioned that he's reading the book
Thunderstruck
by Eric Larson.
While
filling in for us, Nick welcomed Bob Skilnik, author of 
BEER:
A History of Brewing in Chicago to the Showcase Studio.
Bob's website is www.chicagolandbeerhistory.com.
Nick
talked abut how he used to play Sock Ball in grade school. You
can learn how to play at www.pecentral.org/preschool/equipment/sockballs.html.
Nick
talked about the website www.mommyhastattoos.com.
Tuesday,
10/17/06 -- While filling in for Kathy and Judy, Nick Digilio
welcomed musician Joshua Radin to the show. You can learn more
about Josh and find his album at www.joshuaradin.com.
(He's also Producer Beth's favorite musician right now...good
stuff!) You see photos of the visit at Nick's photo
gallery, and hear it in Nick's audio
archive or on his podcast.
Nick
also talked about the "Top 10 Funeral Songs" (www.benedictionblogson.com/?p=74)
and asked listeners what they were planning on having played
at their funeral.
Thursday,
10/12/06 -- We talked about an article in the Wall Street
Journal, "Young Workers With Dyslexia, ADD Find Office
Less Accommodating Than School" (online.wsj.com).
During the conversation, one listener brought up the organization
RCL. Their website is www.rcl2bindependent.org.
Another listener suggested the Department of Human Services
(www.dhs.state.il.us).
It is a government agency that takes care of individuals with
special needs.
While
talking about adults suffering from eating disorders, our girlfriend
Jeanne called in to tell us that her daughter is actually doing
a study on this very thing right now at Columbia University.
If you are interested in participating in the survey, go to
www.tc.edu/eatingandselfimage,
and put "Kiernan" in the box at the end.
Wednesday,
10/11/06 -- Kathy saw the movie Jesus Camp (imdb.com/title/tt0486358/).
Tuesday,
10/10/06 -- We talked with Dr. Khaled Korshid. His 15 year old
son, Ahmed, is currently in Dubai, competing in the Dubai International
Holy Koran Award, in which boys memorize and recite the Koran.
Ahmed was featured in the New York Times (www.nytimes.com/2006/10/10/world/middleeast/10koran.html)
today and is from Oak Lawn, Illinois!
After
talking with Dr. Korshid, we asked if there was a similar competition
with memorizing the Bible. The answer is, yes! You can learn
about the Bible Bowl at www.biblebowl.net/bb.
Monday,
10/9/06 -- We talked about the 8 states have nuclear weapons.
You can see the list and learn more about it at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_with_nuclear_weapons.
If
you're interested in fostering or adopting dogs and/or cats,
listener Cynthia encourages you to go through Almost Home Foundation.
Their website is www.almosthomefoundation.org.
Thursday,
10/5/06 -- Judy read and enjoyed the graphic novel 
Cancer
Vixen: A True Story by Marisa Acocella Marchetto.
While
talking about Graphic Novels, Steve mentioned the book 
Flotsam
by David Wiesner. It is all drawings, no words.
One
of our girlfriends mentioned the book 
Why
I Wore Lipstick: To My Mastectomy by Geralyn Lucas.
We also learned that the book has been adapted in to a Lifetime
TV movie. It will be on Lifetime October 23rd at 8pm central
(www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move3965.html)
We
talked about "Chemo Brain." You can read about it at www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-10-05-chemo-fog_x.htm.
Wednesday,
10/4/06 -- We talked about a website where airline crews can
write about celebrities on their flights. Check it out at www.airlinecrew.net
(In the Galley Gossip section under Forum).
Have
you see the new Miller Lite commercials about "Man Laws"? Check
them out at www.manlaws.com.
Tuesday,
10/3/06 -- If your dog is afraid of thunderstorms, they are
not alone! A lot of callers said that their pups were scared
of the storm last night. To learn more, check out www.understandinganimals.com/news/31.
And, a possible solution is www.anxietywrap.com/inthenews.htm.
Friday,
9/29/06 -- We talked about using a St. Joseph Statue in hopes
of selling your home. You can learn all about the belief and
practice at stjosephstatue.com.
Thursday,
9/28/06 -- While discussing how you tell a child their parent
has died, a listener mentioned Maria Shriver's book, 
What's
Heaven?. Another listener recommended Ryans Place,
which is a center for grieving children (www.ryans-place.org).
Steve Bertrand is MCing the "NADS Luncheon and Fashion Show,"
benefiting the National Association for Down Syndrome. Tickets
for this October 22nd event are available at www.nads.org.
Wednesday,
9/27/06 -- We mentioned the book 
Three
Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build
Nations ... One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson.
We
learned that studying your genealogy is the second most popular
hobby, after gardening, in United States. If you're interested
in yours, check out www.ancestry.com
and the software "Family Tree Maker." Girlfriend, Rob, also
told us that there are also multiple Family History Libraries
right here in the Chicago area. You can look up the locations
and MANY other genealogy related things, plus a FREE genealogy
software at www.lds.org.
Tuesday,
9/26/06 -- While talking about walking in stilettos, one of
our listeners mentioned the book 
How
to Walk in High Heels: The Girl's Guide to Everything,
by Camillia Morton and Natasha Law.
We
talked about the "For Dummies" book series. You can find them
all at www.dummies.com/WileyCDA.
We
talked about a funny new website, www.babytoupee.com,
where you can see (and purchase) clever baby toupees, including
Donald Trump and Bob Marley. We learned from a listener that
this was a commercial parody in Saturday Night Live in January.
You can read the transcript at snltranscripts.jt.org/05/05kbaby.phtml.
We
talked about a new product that replaces a towel, it's BodyFlick
(www.bodyflick.co.uk/index.htm).
Monday,
9/25/06 -- We talked with author Nora Ephron about her new book,
I
Feel Bad about My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman.
Friday,
9/22/06 -- Kathy mentioned the movie she can watch over and
over. It's Microcosmos (imdb.com/title/tt0117040).
Thursday,
9/21/06 -- We talked about making sure you have IDon you when
you go on a walk or a run in case something happens. Callers
suggested items available at www.roadid.com/id.asp
and www.runnersid.com.
Wednesday,
9/20/06 -- We talked about Ms. Magazine inviting women
and girls who have had an abortion to sign an online petition
stating that "I have had an abortion" (www.msmagazine.com/radar/2006-07-24-we-had-abortions.asp).
The list of names will be included in the magazine.
Tuesday,
9/19/06 -- We talked about the article, "Kids' mystery limp
often not serious" (www.chicagotribune.com).
We
talked about the Chicago Tribune article, "Zeroing
in on Zits" (www.chicagotribune.com).
You can find the product we talked about, Zeno, at www.myzeno.com.
Monday,
9/18/06 -- Ever had a really long layover at an airport and
wished you could workout? Well, maybe you can! Check out www.airportgyms.com.
Friday,
9/15/06 -- We mentioned the book, 
Enemy
Combatant: My Imprisonment at Guantanamo, Bagram, and Kandahar
by Moazzam Begg and Victoria Brittain.
Thursday,
9/14/06 -- We talked about Jon Ibrahim's column in the Red
Eye, "Believe it or not, men don't always want sex". You
can read his column at redeye.chicagotribune.com.
We
talked about an article in the USA Today, "More fall
behind on mortgages (www.usatoday.com).
Thursday,
9/7/06 -- While talking about monitoring kids, one of our girlfriends
mentioned "Sky Guard". www.skytel.com/products/skyguard_home.htm.
Wednesday,
9/6/06 -- Apparently it's really easy for kids to learn how
to fake being sick...they just have to go online! Check out
what Wikipedia suggests doing at www.wikihow.com/Fake-Sick-to-Stay-Home-from-School.
Now, you can be one step ahead of your kid!
Monday,
9/4/06 -- Judy welcomed columnist, Betsy Hart to the studio.
You can read her columns and get information about her new book
at betsyhart.net.
Friday,
9/1/06 -- Judy fell in love with the book 
Water
for Elephants.
Wednesday,
8/30/06 -- While talking about tracking teenage drivers, one
caller said that he bought a GPS system for his children. It's
called "Cat Trax" (www.cattrax.us).
It's GPS in their cell phone and it let's you know where they
are and even how fast they're going at all times.
We
talked about CNN's Kyra Phillips' "oops" moment when she went
to the bathroom with her mic still on...and talked about her
sister-in-law. You can watch the video at newsbusters.org/taxonomy/term/507.
Tuesday,
8/29/06 -- Planning your next vacation? How about under the
sea (www.poseidonresorts.com/overview.html)
or over a canyon (www.snopes.com/photos/architecture/skywalk.asp).
Both are making us slightly hyperventilate. For weird hotels
that already exist, check out the website www.unusualhotelsoftheworld.com.
We
talked about the wanting to do the crafts your kids are doing.
We got on the topic after reading an article (www.chicagotribune.com)
in the Chicago Tribune. Mentioned in the article is
a book full of crafts, 
Summer
Crafts: Fun and Creative Summer Projects for the Whole Family
by Marjorie Galen.
While
talking about the constant need for volunteers, even a year
after Katrina, Kathy recommended the website www.volunteermatch.org/volunteers/resources/hurricane.jsp.
We
talked about Sunday's New York Times "Modern Love"
column (www.nytimes.com)
regarding doomed relationships. We also recommended the book
Crazy
Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life for
those going through a divorce.
Monday,
8/28/06 -- Kathy and Beth went to Laginappe for dinner on Friday
night. It was great Cajun food and we recommend it. Read more
about it at metromix.chicagotribune.com.
While
talking about plastic surgery support groups, Judy mentioned
yestheyrefake.net and
breasthealthonline.com.
We
talked about an article in Sunday's Chicago Tribune,
Save the small talk when bargaining for house (www.chicagotribune.com).
We
talked about kids having "school phobia". It was based on an
article in Sunday's Chicago Tribune's Q Section (www.chicagotribune.com).
Friday,
8/25/06 -- We talked about a crank radio that was advertised
in today's USA Today that's supported by the Red Cross.
You can see the selections at www.etoncorp.com/US.
We
talked about the new movie How to Eat Fried Worms (imdb.com/title/tt0462346).
It's based off of the book with the same name (
How
to Eat Fried Worms).
Thursday,
8/24/06 -- While talking about mailing things to your destination
to avoid carry-on, one of our girlfriends recommended the flat
rate box from the post office. It costs $8.10 to mail what ever
you can fit in it...feathers or rocks, weight doesn't matter!
Learn about it at shop.usps.com.
Our
Sex Thursday conversation was based on an article in the Wall
Street Journal, "Health Matters: For women's sexual problems,
drug treatments get new attention" (online.wsj.com).
Wednesday,
8/23/06 -- While talking about quitting smoking, one of our
listeners told us about www.quitnet.com.
You enter the date you quit and how much you smoked and it calculates
daily how much money you've saved and how many days/months/years
you've added to your life. Sounds like a great support system!
We
talked about the Palcebo effect regarding Q-Ray bracelets. You
can read the article in the Chicago Tribune at www.chicagotribune.com.
If you do believe they work, you can check out Q-Ray's homepage,
www.qray.com.
Tuesday,
8/22/06 -- We talked about Time Magazine's poll regarding
Hillary for President. You can read about it at www.time.com
and take the poll at survey.pollingpoint.com.
Want
to save some money at the wedding? According to an article in
the Chicago Tribune (www.chicagotribune.com),
I-Pod weddings are a way to go.
We
talked about the possibility of sex offenders being tracked
by GPS. You can read more about it at www.toptechnews.com.
Monday,
8/21/06 -- We talked about an article in Sunday's Chicago
Tribune, "Living History" (www.chicagotribune.com).
It talks about how employers are now doing background checks.
We
talked about John Kass' column about video tombstones (www.chicagotribune.com),
"Now you can get the very last word in", from Sunday's Chicago
Tribune.
Friday,
8/18/06 -- Today was our annual Letting Go show. The show is
about sending your kids off to college. It's based off of the
Suzy Bogguss song, "Letting Go", which is on her 
Aces
album.
Thursday,
8/17/06 -- Our Sex Thursday conversation was about telling someone
that you have an STD / being the one to learn a partner has
one. There's a website, www.inspot.org,
where you can send an anonymous email to a partner and tell
them that you have an STD. That way they are at least aware.
Wednesday,
8/16/06 -- We talked about Kathleen Parker's OpEd piece in the
Chicago Tribune, "Do Profile; Just Don't Tell" (www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/premium/printedition/Wednesday/chi-0608160065aug16,1,1569026.column).
Tuesday,
8/15/06 -- While talking about myspace.com, one listener mentioned
great screening software, SpectorSoft. He said it's a great
program for parents to have, as it records every action on your
computer for you to look through later. Check it out at spectorsoft.com.
We
talked about the Chicago Tribune article, "Antidepressant
Patients Find Halting Drug Can Be Sickening" (www.chicagotribune.com/features/health/chi-0608070187aug07,1,5283017.story).
Monday,
8/14/06 -- Kathy went to see The Drawer Boy at Heartland
Theater in Bloomington. If you're in the area, she recommends
you see it! Go to www.heartlandtheatre.org/season.html#drawerboy
for ticket information.
Judy
is reading the book 
Water
for Elephants and recommends it. It's depressing, but
she still thinks it's really good.
Kathy
got a call from Samuel L. Jackson telling her to see his new
movie, Snakes on A Plane. You can have him leave a
recorded message for your friends by going to snakesonaplane.varitalk.com.
Wednesday,
8/9/06 -- How well do you know the map of the Middle East? You'll
know after you take this quiz - www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html.
We
talked about registering with the state department when you
travel. You can do so by going to travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/register_trip.asp?rn=679676.
Tuesday,
8/8/06 -- We talked about the article "My Big Fat Obnoxious
Former Self" that was on salon.com. You can read the article
at www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2006/08/08/gastric_bypass.
Starbucks
will now be featuring books at their store. The first book featured
will be Mitch Albom's new book, "For One More Day" (www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2006/08/07/entertainment/e185551D50.DTL).
Monday,
8/7/06 -- We talked about the teen cooking sensation, Sam Stern.
His new cookbook is 
Cooking
Up a Storm: The Teen Survival Cookbook. He'll be at
Anderson's book store next week. For more information, go to
www.andersonsbookshop.com.
We
talked about the Q Section story, "Adulthood: Are we There Yet?"
(www.chicagotribune.com).
Friday,
8/4/06 -- We talked about Morgellons Disease. The website is
www.morgellons.org.
We
talked about a new CD, 
Songs
to Make Dogs Happy. The creator of the CD, Dr. Kim
Ogden called in to the show, too. Her website is www.kimogden.com.
Wednesday,
8/2/06 -- We talked about staging your home, both inside and
out, when you're trying to sell it. There are professional stagers
to help and you can find one near you by going to www.stagedhomes.com.
Or, ask your realtor. They might have a recommendation, too.
Wednesday,
8/2/06 -- We talked about staging your home, both inside and
out, when you're trying to sell it. There are professional stagers
to help and you can find one near you by going to www.stagedhomes.com.
Or, ask your realtor. They might have a recommendation, too.
Tuesday,
8/1/06 -- While talking about the Mel Gibson scandal, Judy mentioned
the website www.tmz.com. It's
an entertainment website that showed the detailed police report.
We
talked with Tova Mirvis, author of our Radio Readers book, 
The
Outside World.
We
talked about an article in the New York Times, "Parents' Rights
(And Wrongs). It's tips for parents who have kids heading off
to college. You can read it at www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/education/edlife/guidancecounselorwithinserts.html.
Friday,
7/28/06 -- We talked about photographer Jill Greenberg's new
collection of photos of kids crying. We learned that she got
them to cry by giving them lollipops and then taking them away.
You can see the collection at www.manipulator.com.
While
talking about clever church signs, Kathy mentioned www.madminister.com/blog/2006/02/actual_sign_slogans_used_by_ch.php.
Feel
like putting your own message on a church sign? Check out www.churchsigngenerator.com.
You can create a church sign and send it to your friends!
Thursday,
7/27/06 -- We talked about an article in the Chicago Tribune,
"Poll: Subpar health part of amateur golf game" (http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/health/chi-0607270151jul27,1,6397137.story).
Monday,
7/24/06 -- While talking about dying gray hair, one of our hairdresser
girlfriends recommended Redkin Color Vail (use daily) and Redkin
Highlighting Fuel (as your conditioner). Other hairdressers
called in to clairfy that there are several brands with similar
concepts. Redkin is one of many.
Friday,
7/21/06 -- We talked about the Bush / Merkel video that you
can see at youtube.com/watch?v=geFCRNOWni4&mode=related&search=Bush%2C%20Merkel.
The
Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Gay Games is at Wrigley Field at
3 pm on Saturday, July 22. Tickets start at $25. They are available
online at Tickets.com, at the Gay Games retail store in Lakeview
at 913 W. Belmont, and at the Wrigley Field box office on Saturday.
Highlights include performances by Cyndi Lauper, the DC Cowboys,
Ari Gold, Kristine W, the cast of Showtime's "L Word" and the
unified entrance by the world's athletes into Wrigley Field.
Protocol elements include the ceremonial transfer of the Federation
of Gay Games flag from Chicago to Cologne Germany and Cologne's
Deputy Mayor will be present.
Kathy
asked how we can find out if a doctor has ever been disciplined
or had a complaint filed against them. One listener told us
to go to www.idfpr.com/DPR/licenselookup/default.asp
and you can search by name in Illinois. Another caller recommended
going to the nationwide database at www.npdb-hipdb.com.
Wednesday,
7/19/06 -- While talking about electrical fires, we learned
a little fire-extinguisher 101. You can, too, at www.fire-extinguisher101.com/.
Tuesday,
7/18/06 -- One of our listeners recommended the book 
The
Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi
Gulf Coast by Douglas G Brinkley.
We
talked about Prosopagnoisa, which is face blindness. We learned
about it while reading the New York Times article,
"Just Another Face in the Crowd, Indistinguishable Even if It’s
Your Own" (www.nytimes.com).
Thursday,
7/13/06 -- A few weeks ago we talked with Today Show
correspondent, Mike Leonard. He had a hilarious segment on the
Today Show about flying fish. We promised to link it
as soon as it was up on the web. Good news, it's up! Check it
out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma2wjfO-vow&search=mike
leonard. We promise you'll giggle.
NOTE:
Links in this next item are not suitable for all ages: During
our Sex Thursday talk, we mentioned the catalog, Xandria, which
sells sex toys. It's perfect if you aren't comfortable going
to a store to buy one. The website is www.xandria.com
and the phone number is 800-242-2823. We also mention G Boutique
in Bucktown, www.boutiqueg.com.
We
talked about the Chicago Tribune article, "Opa!
Exploding lithium-ion batteries, which power most cell phones
and laptops, draw federal scrutiny" (www.chicagotribune.com).
We also talked about how your laptop can also overheat, which
is just as dangerous as the battery exploding. One listener
suggested "The Lapinator" (http://www.lapinator.com).
It's cushioned, but helps terminate the heat.
Tuesday,
7/11/06 -- We mentioned the "Silk Road" events that are coming
to Chicago. You can learn about it at www.silkroadchicago.org.
We
talked about Bridal Boot Camps that are really rigorous! Check
one of them out at www.bridalbootcamponline.com.
Monday,
7/10/06 -- We talked about "Haka", which is a dance that the
All Blacks in New Zealand perform. It's popular in rugby and
we loved learning about it. You can, too, at www.haka.co.nz/haka.php.
Judy
saw the movie Water (imdb.com/title/tt0240200/).
In her words, it was a "beautiful and amazing movie that will
crack your heart right open".
We
talked about the New York Times article, "At Colleges,
Women Are Leaving Men in the Dust" (www.nytimes.com/2006/07/09/education/09college.html?_r=1&oref=slogin).
While
talking with a Girlfriend who is going through a divorce, we
recommended the book 
Crazy
Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life.
Thursday,
7/6/06 -- While talking about what college athletes do when
they "retire," one of our listeners mentioned Geezer Jock
Magazine, www.geezerjock.com.
Wednesday,
7/5/06 -- Judy talked about the book 
Marley
& Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog. She
just finished it last week and really enjoyed it.
We
talked about a new concept, Furniture Falsies. You can add padding
to a chair, put a slip cover on it and then it looks like you
have a brand new chair! Check out www.furniturefalsies.com/
for examples.
Tuesday,
7/4/06 -- We talked about the "New Horizons International Music
Association". It's an organization for adults and seniors who
decide to learn an instrument and join a band. They have band
camps and concerts. New Horizons International Music Association's
website is www.newhorizonsmusic.org/groups/nh_groups_page.htm.
We
talked about learning how to swim as an adult. A lot of our
listeners said that YMCA's / YWCA's offer adult swimming lessons.
If you're interested in learning how to swim as an adult, contact
your local YMCA / YWCA for more information!
We
talked to listeners who have invented things. Our girlfriend,
Steve, has invented the "Handy Hook". Check it out at www.handyhook.us.
Our girlfriend, Betty, told us about her husband's invention,
"Joe Shade". You can check that out at www.joeshade.com.
Monday,
7/3/06 -- Judy welcomed author Blue Balliett to the studio to
talk about her current book, 
The
Wright 3. You can also take The Wright 3 tour
at the Robie House. Go to www.wrightplus.org/aboutus/press20060406.pdf
for more information regarding the tour.
We
talked about cleaning DVD's when they start skipping. One listener
simply suggested water and a rag. Other's suggested buying a
cleaning machine. Some can be found at www.computercleanusa.com/cd.asp.
Friday,
6/30/06 -- We talked about a new show on the History Channel
that sounds so cool! It's called American Eats and
is all about the history of different foods. Check out the website
at www.historychannel.com/americaneats/.
Thursday,
6/29/06 -- We talked with Mike Leonard, feature correspondent
for the Today show about his hysterical piece on jumping
fish in the Illinois River this morning. His video isn't up
on the Today website yet, but we'll link to it when
it is. Meanwhile, check out this video of the jumping fish.
It's so great! video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4539308790043919088&q=Illinois+River.
Tuesday,
6/27/06 -- We talked about having a webcam at your destination
wedding, so your friends and family back home can watch. One
service is www.liveinternetweddings.com.
Monday,
6/26/06 -- We talked about an article in the New York Times,
"What
Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage."
We
talked about an article in the Chicago Tribune, "A
guy is never too old for a fort."
We
talked about Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth,
and it's website, www.climatecrisis.net.
There, you can find out what you can do to help save our environment.
There are several easy steps that we can all take. We also talked
about the New York Times article, A New Way to Ask,
'How
Green Is My Conscience?'. The article referenced the website,
www.conservationfund.org.
Friday,
6/23/06 -- Patrick Creadon, director of the film Wordplay,
will be hosting Q&A's this weekend at Landmark Century Centre
Theatre (2828 N. Clark St) Saturday, June 24th after the 7:20pm
and 7:40pm shows and then again after the 4:45pm show on Sunday,
June 25th. We had Patrick on the show a couple of weeks ago.
The film is wonderful, and we recommend you check it out!.
Thursday,
6/22/06 -- During our Sex Thursday topic, we talked about the
book 
Sex
Collectors: The Secret World of Consumers, Connoisseurs, Curators,
Creators, Dealers, Bibliographers, and Accumulators of "Erotica"
by Geoff Nicholson.
Wednesday,
6/14/06 -- While talking about getting your house organized
and cleaned up, a listener mentioned www.flylady.com.
Tuesday,
6/13/06 -- We talked about a fun new experiment for the backyard...
Put Mentos into Diet Coke and watch your 2 liter go! Check out
the video at eepybird.com.
Kathy
and Judy talked about the show How to Get the Guy (abc.go.com/primetime/howtogettheguy/index.html)
on ABC. It airs on Mondays at 9pm.
Monday,
6/12/06 -- We talked to Patrick Creadon, director of a great
documentary about the New York Times crossword puzzle
called Wordplay (imdb.com/title/tt0492506).
Thursday,
6/8/06 -- Steve saw "Cirque Shanghai" at Navy Pier's
Skyline Stage and said it was really cool. Check it out at www.navypier.com/att_files/cirque_index.html.
Ever
wish you had a buddy to walk, workout or play sports with? Judy
came across the website www.exercisefriends.com.
You can also do it on www.craigslist.com.
It matches you up with people in your area, so you can get a
workout buddy suitable for you.
We
talked with Cathleen Falsani, religion writer for the Sun-Times.
She was on the air to clarify a joke in Neil Steinberg's column,
but while she was on, we did mention her book, 
The
God Factor: Inside the Spiritual Lives of Public People.
We
talked about the 25th anniversary of the movie "Mommie
Dearest" (imdb.com/title/tt0082766).
Tuesday,
6/6/06 -- We talked about the new trend of "cup stacking" (www.speedstacks.com/home.htm).
We read about it in today's USA Today. Check out the
article at www.usatoday.com/life/2006-06-05-cup-stacking_x.htm.
Monday,
6/5/06 -- We talked about the article in the Chicago Tribune's
Q Section, "Saying When" (www.chicagotribune.com).
While talking about it, we mentioned 2 websites where you can
go and see if your drinking habits are cause for alarm. One
is www.drinkerscheckup.com,
which costs $25. The other website is free and is www.alcoholscreening.org.
Wednesday,
5/31/06 -- Kathy and Judy welcomed Tim Russert to the show.
His newest book is 
Wisdom
of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons.
Judy
mentioned the book 
Bayou
Farewell: The Rich Life and Tragic Death of Louisiana's Cajun
Coast by Mike Tidwall.
Tuesday,
5/30/06 -- Kathy talked about the Poison Ivy Hall of Fame. Check
out Kathy's favorite photo at www.poison-ivy.org/rash/source/calf-knees.htm.
Judy
decided to order E3Live after her friend said it worked wonders
on her hair. Sounds weird because it's algae, but Judy is anxious
to try it out. She ordered it in capsule form at www.e3live.com.
We
talked about Steve Johnson's column in the Chicago Tribune,
"Oprah, Don't Make Me Get a Restrainig Order!" (www.chicagotribune.com)
Monday,
5/29/06 -- Judy talked about yesterday's Chicago Tribune
article, "One Mother's Son" (www.chicagotribune.com).
We
talked about the article "Pimp My Grill" (www.nytimes.com)
from Sunday's New York Times.
Judy
read that the new thing to grill is avocados, so she put our
listeners to the test. 3 girlfriends tried grilling and all
reported back that it tasted great! Try it yourself: Sprinkle
avocado halves with lemon juice, then brush with olive oil and
grill for two to three minutes on each side. Grill it directly
on the grill at about 300 degrees.
We talked about the craze High School Musical. Check
it out at psc.disney.go.com/disneychannel/originalmovies/highschoolmusical/.
Thursday,
5/25/06 -- After hearing Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling's
verdicts today, one of our listeners recommended renting the
movie Enron (imdb.com/title/tt0413845/).
Tuesday,
5/23/06 -- We talked about triathlons for kids. The Saturday
before the Chicago Triathlon, McDonald's sponsors a kids triathlon
for 7-16 year olds. For more information, go to www.chicagotriathlon.com/mcd/welcome.htm.
Kathy
went to see Over The Hedge (imdb.com/title/tt0327084)
with her grandkids and really liked enjoyed it.
We
talked about the Dugger family. They have 16 kids!! Read all
about them at www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9680098
or visit their website www.jimbob.info.
We
talked about Dr. Ferber's book, 
Solve
Your Child's Sleep Problems.
Monday,
5/22/06 -- We talked about an article in the Chicago Tribune
(www.chicagotribune.com)
about "emos". Emo is short for "hard core emotional" kids and
it's a trend that's sweeping high schools.
Kathy
and Judy talked about the book, 
Stop
Being Your Symptoms and Start Being Yourself: A 6-Week Mind-Body
Program to Ease Your Chronic Symptoms.
Friday,
5/19/06 -- We talked with Augusten Burroughs, author of our
latest Radio Readers book, 
Magical
Thinking: True Stories. His newest book is 
Possible
Side Effects and he's doing a book signing tonight
at 7:30 at Borders Bookstore, 2817 N Clark, Chicago. His website
is http://augusten.com.
We
talked about “The Road to Guantanamo” poster. You can see it
at http://imdb.com/title/tt0468094/.
Thursday,
5/18/06 -- We talked about the Chicago Force. They're Chicago's
women's tackle football team. Their website is www.chicagoforcefootball.com/.
Go check out a game!
We
talked about buying bathing suits at landsend.com.
They have virtual models on the site and listeners said that
their suits are very flattering. Just what we like to hear!
Friday,
5/12/06 -- Nick Digilio filled in for Kathy and Jud
