http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/home.aspxRe-cap of news of this morning!en-usCopyright 2012, KRNO-FMFri, 18 May 2012 11:38:27 GMTThu, 17 May 2012 13:12:53 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comHappy Thursday! If you've bought a pair of Skechers Shape Ups, Tone Ups or Resistance Runner shoes, you can get your money back.  Skechers improperly claimed that its rocker-bottom shoe products would cause consumers to lose weight, burn calories and tone muscles, among other claims. They're not true, so Skechers will pay more than $40 million in customer refunds throughout 45 states (Nevada included).  Anyone looking to get their money back, visit FTC dot gov.  Guess what I'm doing after work?  Yep, I fell prey to those rocker-shoes! The Peppermill is hosting a Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament tomorrow night at 7, to benefit Nevada Humane Society’s G.I. Dogs Program, which transforms abandoned animals into service dogs and pets for military veterans.  Call 856-2000 ext. 323 for more info. Nevada Humane Society is asking animal lovers to gather donations for the care of homeless dogs & cats in our community ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384313laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10384313Thu, 17 May 2012 13:12:53 GMTHappy Wednesday!  I love "Dancing With the Stars" this season.  The final 4 are just outstanding, but one had to go home last night and it was Maria Menounous.  I was afraid my pick to win, Katherine Jenkins, would go as she and Mark Ballas had a bit of a fall at the very end of one of their dances.  But, the public loves her and Maria was sent home.  What do you dread the most?  A vague question, I know...there could be so many answers.  In a new survey, people voted "difficult conversations with my boss" as THE thing they dread the most.  It beat out speeding tickets, going back to work after a vacation, being sick, paying taxes, a bad hangover, doing chores at home or getting a credit card bill. Greater Nevada Credit Union will host its 5th annual Shred Day Saturday from 9-noon. It’ll take ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383853laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383853Wed, 16 May 2012 13:02:14 GMTHappy Tuesday! The shows Fox is not bringing back next season are Alcatraz, Breaking In, The Finder, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Terra Nova and House, which is airing its series finale next week.  Fox announced that Glee is moving from Tuesdays to Thursdays & Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson will both guest star on multiple episodes next season.  There's no info on their roles.  I just started watching The Finder and I like it.  Figures. On Saturday, a 47 year old man was shopping in the garden section of a Walmart in Idaho when a rattlesnake slithered out and bit him.  His hand swelled up to the size of a cantaloupe from the venom.  He was treated and his life isn't in danger, bu this hand may be permanently disfigured.  There's no word if he's going to take legal action against Walmart. This Memorial Day, and every day, ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383364laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10383364Tue, 15 May 2012 12:57:36 GMTHappy Monday! Hope you had a great Mother's Day!  I sure did and was grateful to my boss, Dan, for letting me have the day off.  It was so good to be with my mom on Mother's Day.  Something I haven't been able to do in over 10 years!  "The Avengers" continues to rule the box office.  It made another $103 million over the weekend, making it the first movie ever to make more than $100 million in its 2nd weekend.  "Dark Shadows" came in 2nd followed by "Think Like a Man". All the major networks are unveiling their schedules for next season, cutting some and keeping some.  The biggest news is they're doing 2 seasons of "The Voice" next year, one in the fall and one in the spring.  "The Office" will be back, as well as "The Biggest Loser', "30 Rock" and a bunch of others.  What's not coming back ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382938laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382938Mon, 14 May 2012 13:07:09 GMTHappy Friday! Just one new movie out today, "Dark Shadows" with Johnny Depp, directed by Tim Burton.  Rated PG-13. The President's in town today...the cell phone parking lot at the airport is closed from 6a-2p.  Just so you know. Reminder:  tomorrow, northern Nevada letter carriers will again help "Stamp Out Hunger" with your help.  Simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable, non-expired foods, next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail deliver tomorrow. A new survey says only 2% of moms say Mother's Day is their favorite holiday.  61% went with Christmas and 21% picked Thanksgiving.  I'd have to go with Christmas, too.  And in another Mother's Day survey, people were asked which movie characters most reminded them of their in-laws.  1 in 3 people chose a villain, with 11% naming the Wicked Witch of the West.  Dr. Evil, Hannibal Lecter & Darth Vader also scored high.  1% said ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382386laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10382386Fri, 11 May 2012 12:59:01 GMTHappy Thursday! Well, my mother-in-law called at 3 this morning (I was up and getting ready for work).  Her plane malfunctioned.  She'll be here tomorrow instead of today.  One extra day to get the house spiffy.  Can't wait to see her! The 29th annual ICS Chili Cook-Off is now combined with the newly formed Beltane Festival to create “FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN”, which takes place inside the Delta Saloon Festival Grounds and right in the middle of C Street from 10-5 each day! Nearly 40 professional chili cooks from across the West will be participating, Controlled Burn performs, lots of other entertainment, too.  The event is free, but chili-tasting kits are $5 each.  67% of us Americans admit they fall asleep somewhere other than their bed at least once every few weeks.  12% have fallen asleep at work (guilty)  7% at church (maybe I nodded off once or twice)  5% ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10381956laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10381956Thu, 10 May 2012 13:09:06 GMTHappy Wednesday! Good news for job seekers!  M1 Gaming is in the process of buying Boomtown and they’re holding a job fair this Saturday from 9-5 at the Hyatt Place in Reno.  To be invited to the job fair, you can visit M1 Gaming Reno dot com to apply and be assigned an interview time. It was bye-bye to Melissa Gilbert and Roshon Fegan last night on Dancing With the Stars.  That leaves my favorite, Katherine Jenkins, Maria Menounos, Donald Driver and William Levy.  I think this is an awesome final 4.  It will be tough.  A study found the biggest source of stress in the office is not the boss, it's the technology that doesn't work right.  52% of people say they don't have time for other work responsibilities because of tech failure & 57% say their boss would accept tech problems as an excuse for missing deadlines.  iPads & tablets ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10381477laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10381477Wed, 09 May 2012 13:21:53 GMTHappy Tuesday! So "The Avengers" made more money than we first thought.  Initial estimates had its 3 day total at 200 million dollars.  But the official numbers were released yesterday and the movie's opening take was actually 207.4 million dollars.  Ah, what's 7 million between friends? The 6 winners of a tourism campaign to find the state's top treasures were announced yesterday.  Sad to say, I've only been to one, Pyramid Lake.  Log onto KTVN.com to find out the other 5 winners. According to a survey, most people say mom is more likely than dad to make day-to-day financial decisions.  More than half of people said that dad was the head of the household, but 41% said that mom makes the decisions on expenses and bills.  Only 33% said that dad did.  John and I both make the financial decisions.  On big stuff.  We both like to spend money! Sunny ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10380943laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10380943Tue, 08 May 2012 12:59:30 GMTHappy Monday!  What a beautiful weekend...actually got some things done around the house, had a great remote at The Summit Saturday & John & I treated ourselves to a new Weber BBQ!  John assembled it yesterday & if I'm lucky, he's bbq'ing tonight :D I was sad to hear of George Lindsey's death.  He played "Goober Pyle" on the "Andy Griffith Show".  He was 83.  I got the chance to meet him in 1997 when the gas station at Boomtown opened.  I was working for our oldies station at the time, Oldies 104 (now The River), & George came out to help us celebrate the grand opening.  After all, he was America's gas station attendant!  Rest in peace friend. Marvel's "The Avengers" kicked some booty at the box office.  Since its midnight release Thursday/Friday, the movie has made just over 200 million dollars.  That's the best opening weekend for any film ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10380430laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10380430Mon, 07 May 2012 13:10:38 GMTHappy Friday! Just one new movie in theaters this weekend and it's a biggie:  "Avengers", starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth.  They're back in their roles as Iron Man, Captain America and Thor.  It's rated PG-13. Tomorrow, join me at The Summit for some great Mother's Day shopping.  You could earn a $25 Summit Gift Card with "Shoptimum Rewards".  Just spend a total of $250 across 5 stores thru Sunday.  Find out more at The Summit Online.  I'll be broadcasting live from 1p-3p.  See you there! The 13th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival presented by Los Compadres is this Saturday and Sunday in the southeast parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort from 11a-7p.  2 full days of entertainment including music, Mexican wrestling, dancing horses and more.  Proceeds benefit Nevada Hispanic Services.  For information, call 856-4888.  (cincodemayoreno.com) Celebrate Cinco de Meow & Bow Wow at the ...http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10379870laurie@americombroadcasting.com (Laurie Adamson)http://www.sunny1069.com/JeffandLaurieBlog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10379870Fri, 04 May 2012 12:56:12 GMT