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Kevin's Checkout Counter News Stories
If it’s wrong to strap a panda into a Fiat 500 for a crash test then Fiat is as wrong as
wrong can be. In a series of new print advertisements, the Italian automaker
shows a Fiat 500 being smashed from various angles with a panda in a
head-on collision. Animal rights advocates are not enthused with the new ads.
A man whose uhhh "manhood" was consumed by a
flesh-eating bacteria infection while in prison has accepted
a $300,000 settlement from the Washington Department of Corrections.
Charlie Manning told The Seattle Times on Monday
that he settled because he wants the ordeal to be over.
The prison department said in a statement it settled to
save the cost of litigation. The 61-year-old man became
ill in 2004 while serving time for threatening a neighbor.
Below is a photo depicting the result of the infection...
Moonbase On The "Dark" Side of the Moon
South Carolina Politician AWOL with Sasquatch Mistress You've no doubt heard the story of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford
who went AWOL for 7 days...then he confressed he had flown to Argentina to be
with another woman--not his wife. But the World Weekly News says otherwise
and has offered this "proof." They say Sanford was actually on the Appalachian
Trail this past weekend having a tryst with his Sasquatch Mistress!
Unbelievable, I know, but here's the photo proof offered up by the WWN. You
be the judge.
Nice eye shadow!
When I hear someone brag that they stood in line for an hour for a free hamburger or chicken dinner, or waited in line for some 10-cents-a-gallon gas discount, I think, "They must value their time at just a few bucks an hour."The next time you think a freebie is worth your time, gas money, whatever -- be sure you've visited HERE first.
KyXy Test Kitchen Tour + Fair Quality Cinnamon Buns
A Surprise for Hannah Ten year-old Hannah Eschrig gets a surprise visit to her classroom at Randolph Elementary School.
Self Tanning Experiment
So the KyXy Morning Show is testing 6 different self-tanners to help you get that summertime
glow without hanging out in the sun...as advised by the American Cancer Society. Don't be a
friend to skin cancer. Here are the results:
Kevin Dean Left Arm: BANANA BOAT Summer Color Self Tanning Lotion $5.97
Application: Easy, rub on
Scent: Kind of smelly
Result: pumpkin colored
Right Arm: HAWAIIAN TROPIC Island Radiance Self Tanner $8.97
Application: Easy, rub on
Scent: Nice & light
Result: Moderate
Susan DeVincent Left Arm: L'OREAL Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion $8.49
Application: Stays wet a long time; streaks if not blended
Scent: Nice scent, like perfume
Result: A lot of shimmer; immediate color
Right Arm: NEUTROGENA Micro Mist Airbrush Spray $9.49
Application: Easy, dries quickly
Scent: Strong scent; goes away when dry
Result: Even, natural looking color
Sonny West Left Arm: L'OREAL Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Spray $10.49 Application: Easy
Scent: Pungent, over-powering, not pleasant
Result: Orangey
Right Arm: COPPERTONE Sunless Tanning Spray $7.49
Application: Easy
Scent: Not much, tolerable
Result: Deeper, darker, less orange
Tan-Thru Swimsuit
The Tan Through range from Kiniki – launched earlier this month is transparent when held up to the light.
Thousands of microscopic holes in the mesh fabric allow 80 per cent of sunlight to penetrate through to the skin. However the garment is covered in 'magic eye'-style animal prints and abstract patterns which confuse the eye so onlookers can only see a solid block of fabric.
Described as "a chicken wire mesh material" the stretchy synthetic fabric is available as all-in-one swimsuit, bikinis, wraps and men's briefs, tangas and hipsters.
A swimsuit bought direct from the company's website costs £34.30 while all other items are £17.43.
However health campaigners warned that the garments could contribute to already increasing cases of skin cancer.
A spokesman for the British Skin Foundation said sunbathers should take a responsible attitude
He said: "Although this may sound like an attractive idea to many people looking to get a tan this summer, the fact that it lets through 80 per cent of sunlight should be the worrying factor. This will mean that people can still damage their skin from UV light, as seemingly the swimsuit will not offer any type of cover to the skin.
Kiniki owner John Walker, 58, who has been manufacturing underwear and swimwear for over 35 years, said the company warned customers to be extra vigilant when sunbathing. He said: "They are selling like hot cakes. We only officially launched four weeks ago but we cannot keep up with demand at the moment. We have a disclaimer saying customers have to put on a sensible level of sun block. We recommend that you put the same sun protection on underneath the swimsuit as you would on the exposed parts of your body. Customers have to be responsible because the fabric does let the light straight through."
HEY! WHAT'S THAT SONG? Ever see a TV commercial and there's "that" song in it? And you wonder to yourself,
"self, what's that song?" Here's a website that may be able to help. CLICK HERE.
IT'S THE "TUXEDO CAT IN THE SUITCASE " ROUTINE.
Ultimate Office Prank Sometimes you just need to blow off a little steam at the office...in a totally non-destructive fashion! Check Us Out on the Cutting Room Floor
We didn't make the NBC 7/39 broadcast but we made it to photo-journalist Spencer Thornburg's current webisode of the Cutting Room Floor. Look for the KyXy Morning Show segment during the final two minutes of the piece. And we bring it home with a flourish!
YOUR NEXT RIDE COULD BE A PUMA
A solution to the world's urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four. General Motors and the Segway company unveiled a two-wheeled, two-seat electric vehicle designed to be a fast, safe, inexpensive and clean alternative to traditional cars. The Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility, or PUMA, project also would involve a vast communications network that would allow vehicles to interact with each other, regulate the flow of traffic and prevent crashes from happening.
Sonny, Sam and Kevin Take Batting Practice at PetCo Park (...and we use the term "batting" loosely!)
**ATTENTION ** ATTENTION ** ATTENTION **
You may need this to help clean your displays if the bad computer virus infects your computor. By clicking this link you will be directed toward a free display gleaner. www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf
100 MOVIES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE
Yahoo has released a list of the 100 Movies To See Before You Die. Notable omissions: The Dark Knight; The Empire Strikes Back; Fight Club; Se7en; North by Northwest; Taxi Driver; The Shining; Aliens.
12 Angry Men (1957)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
The 400 Blows (1959)
8 ½ (1963)
A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
The African Queen (1952)
Alien (1979)
All About Eve (1950)
Annie Hall (1977)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
The Battle of Algiers (1967)
The Bicycle Thief (1948)
Blade Runner (1982)
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blow Up (1966)
Blue Velvet (1986)
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Breathless (1960)
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Casablanca (1942)
Chinatown (1974)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Die Hard (1988)
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Duck Soup (1933)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Enter the Dragon (1973)
The Exorcist (1973)
Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982)
The French Connection (1971)
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather, Part II (1974)
Goldfinger (1964)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1968)
Goodfellas (1990)
The Graduate (1967)
Grand Illusion (1938)
Groundhog Day (1993)
In the Mood For Love (2001)
It Happened One Night (1934)
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Jaws (1975)
King Kong (1933)
The Lady Eve (1941)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
The Lord of the Rings (2001,2002,2003)
M (1931)
M*A*S*H (1970)
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
The Matrix (1999)
Modern Times (1936)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)
Network (1976)
Nosferatu (1922)
On the Waterfront (1954)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Paths of Glory (1958)
Princess Mononoke (1999)
Psycho (1960)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Raging Bull (1980)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raise the Red Lantern (1992)
Rashomon (1951)
Rear Window (1954)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Rocky (1976)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Schindler’s List (1993)
The Searchers (1956)
Seven Samurai (1954)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Star Wars (1977)
Sunset Blvd. (1950)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
The Third Man (1949)
This is Spinal Tap (1984)
Titanic (1997)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Toy Story (1995)
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Vertigo (1958)
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Wild Strawberries (1957)
Wings of Desire (1988)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988)
The World of Apu (1959)
Sonny has more than 25 clocks in his house, so twice a year he stresses out about changing them all.
But in this video he does them with a song in his heart and a spring in his step....
Check out the greatest basketball shot ever!
Host Loses It
Here's a little insight as to how we react on the KyXy Morning Show when we don't receive any callers for our on-air contests. Watch how this Romanian TV Host reacts.
TOP 10 TRENDS FOR 2009 WEDDINGS
The Knot (www.theknot.com), a wedding website, has released its annual forecast for the hottest wedding trends of 2009. “The current economic climate isn’t stopping couples from celebrating,” explains Carley Roney, cofounder and editor in chief of The Knot. “Brides are still planning glamorous weddings – but they are being very smart about how they spend every penny. Many of the year’s top trends reflect new, chic ways to save on your wedding.”
Here are the top 10 wedding trends, as reported by The Knot editors.
1. ANNOUCING YOUR ENGAGEMENT ON FACEBOOK - In 2009, new technologies will help couples save money and reinvent the wedding etiquette landscape: from getting the wedding word out via Facebook to Twittering their potential dresses to polling guests on menu choices and music playlists on their wedding web pages, plus allowing guests to RSVP online.
2. DO-IT-YOURSELF WEDDING DETAILS - The spend-savvy bride is the smart bride. The crafty bride is even smarter. Using amazing resources all over the Internet, brides are making their own favors, bouquets, save-the-dates, wedding programs, seating charts and more. And when they can’t DIY, they head to Etsy.com for deals from other DIYers.
3. AIRY BALL GOWNS WILL BE BIG - When it comes to wedding dresses, big ball gowns will be all the rage. The key to this style? The right fabric: layers of tulle for summer, satin for spring and fall, and ultra-soft suede for a wintertime wedding. Also hot for ’09 fashion: sexy open backs, one-shoulder necklines and bubble veils. Brides on a budget will sign up for designer sample sales online.
4. RETRO-BEAUTY: MODERN BEEHIVES & PRISCILLA PRESLEY EYES For hair, brides will opt for sweeping “undone” updos (a modern spin on the beehive). Dewy wedding makeup will emphasize the eyes with lash extensions and a little eyeliner. Friends’ veils and headpieces will be the top “something borrowed” for the season—another style-savvy way to save!
5. GREEN WEDDINGS ARE GLAMOUROUS (AND MORE AFFORDABLE) - Staying in season for food and flowers. Internet (paper-free) invitations. Having your ceremony and reception in the same location. These wedding trends are not only eco-chic, they’re also easier on the budget.
6. HOT COLORS: NAVY, RASPBERRY & YELLOW - The new, sophisticated version of something blue is navy. Other hot color combos: steel gray, buttery yellow and raspberry; cantaloupe, navy and lime; and navy, plum and creme brulee. And finally, swap out the chocolate brown for bronzes, coppers and even black. Want ideas? Search wedding ideas by color on TheKnot.com.
7. SMALL, ROMANTIC CEREMONIES - Up the romance and drop the tab: Have your ceremony with only your nearest and dearest and save your money for the reception. Throw a raucous yet less-expensive-than-a-full-blown-reception cocktail party later in the year.
8. GAMING YOUR WEDDING - From Wii tournaments to Rock Band lounges, interactive hi-tech games will be a fresh (free) entertainment addition at receptions, engagement parties and after-parties.
9. VINTAGE WEDDING CAKES - Dessert alert! Save some cash on your catering bill by skipping the dessert course and eating your cake. Roll out an old-fashioned, sweet, three-tiered buttercream wedding cake crowned with a vintage topper. Looking for a wedding cake topper on a dime? Find one on eBay or borrow your grandparents’ to make it extra memorable.
10. HOME FRONT HONEYMOONS - Make like JFK and Jackie O who honeymooned in Santa Barbara’s exclusive San Ysidro Ranch: Skip the far-flung destinations and sequester yourselves in a honeymoon-worthy domestic locale. Take in five-star stateside cuisine and scenery—from the romantic wineries in Sonoma County, California, to the hot boutique hotels of South Beach, Florida, to a cozy lodge with a stunning view in Juneau, Alaska.
Does This Cat Need a License to Drive a Roomba?
A Shrimp Works Out on a Treadmill...Really!
Scientists have put a shrimp on a tiny treadmill to examine how far the crustaceans travel for food. The treadmill, which was built in a tank of water, enabled researchers to measure the activity levels of a "jogging" shrimp. Scientists found the four inch long shrimp could move at speeds of 66 feet per minute and that it was able to continue for three hours before needing a rest. Professor David Scholnick, of the PacificUniversity in Oregon, one of the scientists involved, said they wanted to compare the performance of a sick shrimp with that of a healthy one.
It Was a Lovely Wedding Until......
Who These Celebrities Look Like...Seperated at Birth? Hmmmmm!
Snake Slithers Up Weather Guy's Shorts...oh my!
From our affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, weatherman Kurtis Gertz was reporting from
the Iowa State Fair and doing the cute stuff that weather guy's tend to do. This time
he thought it would be fun to wear a ten foot python around his neck. I think the
python had a thing for him. Watch what happens.
Our Pal Sam the Cooking Guy Ruffles Hoda's and Kathi Lee's Feathers on the Today Show
Be A "NICE" Critic
Is there a suggestion you've always wanted to give a co-worker, friend or family member but didn't want to hurt their feelings or you didn't want them to know it was coming from you? Here's the ticket. Click here and you can use the Nice Critic. It'll send an email to that person, include your message AND it will be sent anonymously.
Cats on Treadmill
Even cats are working out these days.
Incredible Sports Story
Some might say playing sports is all about the winning. And yes, that's true to a certain degree. But this story about a marginal college softball player--a senior--playing in one of the final games of her college career is an amazing study in sportsmanship and respect. If you view only one video today make it this one.
Mullet Boy
It is with pride that 3-year old Brady Arneson accepted his award as sporting the Most Outstanding and Best Mullet. Yes, many have tried but few have actually gone the distance with their mullet. We are so proud. Watch out Billy Ray Cyrus!
KyXy Morning Show Doggie in Car Seat
Sonny's Catnip Car
When discussing the new "pet" legislation with Marianne Kushi and Jason Austel from NBC 7/39 it was determined that, yes, pets should be restrained when riding in cars and not sitting on their master's lap. It's for the pet's safety, the safety of the driver, AND our safety. What happens if Fluffy or Fido decides to take a swipe at the driver and he/she loses control of the car (like it happened in Modesto over the weekend), veers across the highway and hits MY car. Not a good thing. So maybe Sonny's idea for a Cat Car is not that far off. Fluffy could ride on the outside of the car and be quite content if you own a Catnip Car as depicted below. Yes think of how mellow Puss n' Boots would be traveling down the highway at 65 mph and nestling his cute little furry face over every inch of your car covered in catnip!
Keep Your Girls Covered
You love wearing low cut tops...but sometimes they could be inappropriate. Don't worry because you now have THE WINKEE! Check it out here.
Are Chickens the World's New Peacekeepers?
See for yourself as a couple of hens break up this barnyard brawl between two bunny rabbits.
Food Court Musical...
The Hot Dog on a Stick girl breaks into song and dance at an LA Mall. But wait...are others in on it too. Check out the fun...
If you have any money due you floating around out there, you can check these searches and hopefully get a nice payday like Susan did....$3 grand...I'll take it! For California Only click here. For the other 49 states... Click here.
Best Version of our National Anthem ever!
NBC 7/39 News Anchor is child star...
That's right. Sonny & Susan have discovered the hidden talents of NBC 7/39 news reporter and anchor Steven Luke. Mega Star! Watch his national tv commercial from the 80's and judge for yourself. (By the way, he's the cute kid that says "Wow!")
KyXy Morning Show "Lite" Show
Oh sure, big deal. Some guy decorates his house with thousands of Christmas lights and synchronizes them to a Trans Siberian Orchestra track. Well, the KyXy Morning Show can "one-up" that with this high-tech holiday light show that is darn-near underwhelmingly pathetic...but it uses the the same Trans Siberian Orchestra song "Wizards In Winter." Prepare to be amazed! (We're amazed it's actually on our web page.)
Arnold Can't Flip
Was our own Sonny West the only person in the Western World to uncover this little tidbit...California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger cannot or does not know how to flip a coin? Come on! The Governator? Arnold was giving the honor of the opening coin flip. We've slowed it down so you can actually see that the coin never even turns over once in mid-air. I guess some can flip the bird, some can flip a pancake but not everyone can flip a coin.
Bird Dances to Backstreet Boys
Check out snowball the cockatoo dancing and grooving to the song "Everybody" by the Backstreet Boys. Quick! Someone call Dancing with the Stars.
Baseball fans...you'll love this!
If you're a baseball fan like Sonny is, then you are going to love this video. Swing here. What's Happenin'?
Do you want to know what's happening in your/our world right now? Then you have to click here. This is really cool. Check it out! In life we must make many choices. Some are rather significant, others minor. But these life choices are never simple. They involve much thought and consideration. The importance of the initial decision should always be examined over the long run. Memories made and cherished are sure to be tempered along the way. Consider these following two life choices:
SHOULD I GET A DOG?
OR HAVE KIDS?
"I LIKE TURTLES!"
Ya' gotta love this "zombie" kid who just got his face painted at a street faire when some TV reporter attacks him and fires a question at him. Seems he just came from a turtle exhibit and he was still pretty-darn stoked about the shelled creatures. He is getting his 15 minutes of fame from this little taped piece.
IThe Sexiest Man and Woman on TV (according to TV Guide): Evangeline Lily of Lost and Patrick Dempsey of Grey's Anatomy. But who cares! What KyXy listeners really want to know&hellip"who's the sexiest man & woman on San Diego TV! Yeah baby yeah Here's the list we compiled on the KyXy Morning Show in no particular order. (Names with asterisks received more than three mentions.)
Jason Austell, NBC 7/30 *
Natasha Stenbock, KFMB TV 8
Susan DeVincent, KyXy
George Coles, Coles Carpets
Dan Cohen, KFMB TV 8
Loren Nancarrow, KGTV Ch. 10
Stan Miller, KFMB TV 8 *
Sandy Mossy, Mossy Nissan
Christine Russo, Fox 6
Jim Laslavic, NBC 7/39
Aloha Taylor, Fox 6 *
Rueben Galvan, Fox 6
Kyle Kraska, KFMB TV 8
Brooke Landau, KGTV Ch. 10
King Stahlman, Stahlman Bail Bonds KyXy WEEKEND FUN STUFF
July 4th, 2009 COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
The 4th of July is this Saturday, and KyXy has the perfect way to party! It's a night filled with fireworks, fanfare and family fun. Bring your radios and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show, synchronized exclusively for KyXy Listeners at 10 locations throughout San Diego County! Join KyXy's Gene Knight as we broadcast live from The Coronado Municipal Golf Course starting at 5PM with the Fireworks starting at 9PM, so join in on the fun. It’s Red, White & Blue Fun, from your friends at KyXy! Here's all the fireworks locations...
* Camp Pendleton – Del Mar Beach
* Coronado – Glorietta Bay
* El Cajon – Kennedy Park
* Mira Mesa – Mira Mesa High School
* Ocean Beach – OB Pier
* Ramona – Olive Pierce Middle School
* Rancho Bernardo – Rancho Bernardo Middle School
* San Marcos – Bradley Park
* Spring Valley – Spring Valley Swap Meet
* Vista – Brengle Terrace Park
HONORING VETERANS
And join KyXy on July 4th as we start the day doing our part to honor disabled veterans and their families who have given so much for our country. Show your appreciation during the Paralyzed Veterans of America Radio-thon on KyXy! Your donation helps provide rehabilitation and access to medical services for our heroes. Hear their amazing stories July 4th on KyXy as we broadcast live from the Plaza de Mexico at the San Diego County Fair from 8am-4pm with Susan DeVincent and Sam Bass (doors open to the public starting at 10).
Stop by and say hello, or if you can't make it to the Fair please call in your donation to 1-866-929-5683.
Have a fantastic 4th, and make sure to stay tuned to KyXy all weekend for your chance to call in and win a family four-pack of tickets to Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus' "Zing Zang Zoom" August 5th through the 9th at the San Diego Sports Arena!
“Melody” is a 4 ½ year old, spayed, female, Domestic Short Hair feline.Happiness and harmony will fill your day with a song!“Melody” is very sociable and affectionate.Litter box sophisticated and enjoys fun indoor only games!Pretty as a picture and sweeter than a pot o’ gold!‘Ain’t got no “Melody” because she’s here… waiting in purr-fect tune for YOU at HelenWoodwardAnimalCenter! For a perfect melodious mate, you can adopt “Melody” just $90.
All pets adopted from HelenWoodwardAnimalCenter have been spayed or neutered, have Up-to-date vaccinations and microchip identification.
HelenWoodwardAnimalCenter kennels are open everyday from 11am to 6pm(Applications accepted till 5:45pm) at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.
For more information call 858-756-4117, option #1 or log on to www.animalcenter.org.
After you have visited the San Diego County (Del Mar) Fair and stood in line for those really good Cinnamon Rolls, why not whip up a batch for your self? It is not as hard as it seems to get "fair" quality rolls from your own oven!
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