Meerkats Make Super Bowl Prediction

Here is a funny video I found on the Dallas Morning News website. It features 3 meerkats from the Ft. Worth Zoo. They put treats in a Steelers helmet and a Cardinals helmet to see which team the meerkats choose.
Click here to see it.
-Carrie

Where would you like to live?

Happy Friday!

A new study came out that finds that almost half of Americans want to live elsewhere.
The number one city where people want to live is Denver. Find the whole list here.
Johnny and I asked our listeners where they would like to live. It seems like warm climates are very popular. People also want to live near mountains.

By the way, Maria is off today. She's visiting family in North Carolina. Thanks to Deniese for doing our traffic reports. Maria will be back on Monday.

Have a great weekend. I hope that your Super Bowl team wins! (Go Cards!)
-Carrie

Is that a horse in your backseat?

Here's a funny story about a farmer who put his new horse in his car because he didn't have a trailer.

Soccer Shootout in McKinney

The 2009 McKinney ISD-Patt Lobb Shootout begins Thursday across the city, as 12 boys teams and 12 girls teams will be playing soccer at four locations through Saturday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 at Ron Poe Stadium

4 p.m.: Girls-Rockwall Heath vs. Frisco

6 p.m.: Girls-Mesquite Poteet vs. Birdville Richland

8 p.m.: Girls-The Colony vs. Sachse

at McKinney High

4 p.m.: Boys-Greenville vs. Mesquite Poteet

6 p.m.: Boys-McKinney vs. Fort Worth Northside

8 p.m.: Girls-McKinney vs. Justin Northwest

at McKinney Boyd

4 p.m.: Girls-McKinney Boyd vs. Euless Trinity

6 p.m.: Boys-South Garland vs. Rockwall

8 p.m.: Boys-McKinney Boyd vs. Fort Worth Southwest

at McKinney North

4 p.m.: Boys-The Colony vs. Granbury

6 p.m.: Boys-McKinney North vs. Frisco

8 p.m.: Girls-McKinney North vs. Monsignor Kelly Catholic

FRIDAY, JAN. 23

at Ron Poe Stadium

4 p.m.: Boys-Fort Worth Southwest vs. South Garland

6 p.m.: Boys-Frisco vs. Granbury

8 p.m.: Boys-Greenville vs. Fort Worth Northside

at McKinney High

4 p.m.: Girls-Justin Northwest vs. Frisco

6 p.m.: Boys-McKinney vs. Mesquite Poteet

8 p.m.: Girls-McKinney vs. Rockwall-Heath

at McKinney Boyd

4 p.m.: Girls-Euless Trinity vs. Sachse

6 p.m.: Girls-McKinney Boyd vs. The Colony

8 p.m.: Boys-McKinney Boyd vs. Rockwall

at McKinney North

4 p.m.: Girls-Monsignor Kelly Catholic vs. Birdville Richland

6 p.m.: Girls-McKinney North vs.Mesquite Poteet

8 p.m.: Boys-McKinney North vs. The Colony

SATURDAY, JAN. 24

at Ron Poe Stadium

9 a.m.: Boys-Frisco vs. The Colony

11 a.m.: Girls-Justin Northwest vs. Rockwall-Heath

1 p.m.: Girls-The Colony vs. Euless Trinity

6 p.m.: Girls Toyota Cup: Most Points Bracket Winner vs. Wild Card

at McKinney High

9 a.m.: Boys-McKinney vs. Greenville

11 a.m.: Girls-McKinney vs. Frisco

1 p.m.: Boys-Mesqite Poteet vs. Fort Worth Northside

6 p.m.: Girls Scion Cup: Second-Most Points Bracket Winner vs. Third-Most Points Bracket Winner

at McKinney Boyd

9 a.m.: Girls-McKinney Boyd vs. Sachse

11 a.m.: Boys-McKinney Boyd vs. South Garland

1 p.m.: Boys-Fort Worth Southwest vs. Rockwall

6 p.m.: Boys Toyota Cup: Most Points Bracket Winner vs. Wild Card

at McKinney North

9 a.m.: Girls-McKinney North vs. Birdville Richland

11 a.m.: Boys-McKinney North vs. Granbury

1 p.m.: Girls-Monsignor Kelly Catholic vs. Mesquite Poteet

6 p.m.: Boys Scion Cup: Secon-Most Points Bracket Winner vs. Third-Most Points Bracket Winner

Love Potion is Possible

Hello there. I hope that you are enjoying your Monday. Some of you have today off for the MLK Jr. Holiday. Congrats! We were all at work today, but, we didn't "work" very hard. ;)

This is really interesting. Scientists have isolated the chemical that makes us monogamous - and figure it could be used to make us fall in love. So, an actual
Love Potion could be possible in the future! Here is the story.


Look for us in Plano on Wednesday morning. We are doing our show from the Liberty Rec Center at 2601 Glencliff. Stop by and say hello. After the show, Johnny and I will have our 2nd Free Throw Contest.

Also, don't forget to become a member of the Loyal Listener Club... we are giving away a 2 night winter weekend getaway stay at Tanglewood Resort at Lake Texoma.
Sign up now. www.975klak.com
-Carrie

Too Much Caffeine?

Did you see the research about the link between caffeine intake and hallucinations?
It says that people who drink more than 7 cups of coffee a day are three times more likely to have hallucinations. We are convinced this is why Johnny is the way he is! :) Here is the link to the story.

Partners in Education

This morning we spoke to Nancy Cowlishaw with the McKinney ISD Partners in Education Program. We talked about the REACH mentoring program. The goal of REACH is to reach one child at a time. If you would like to mentor a child check out their website.

-Carrie

How Many Texts Do You Send a Month?

Good Morning and Happy Monday.

Did you hear about the teen who sent almost 15,000 texts in one month??! I admit that I send alot of text messages but, I'm feeling much better about my habit now.LOL
Here is the story.

-Carrie

Community Helps CityHouse

This is the story we talked about this morning during the Local Star of the Day. It is from the McKinney Courier Gazette. It is so nice to read about our community coming to the aid of those less fortunate.
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When a local children’s shelter found themselves in a $500,000 deficit for their completion, many community businesses came forward to help.

Due to the declining economy, many grants and donations were taken back, which created the shortfall for Plano’s new shelter for children ages newborn to 9 years old who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. Now, their spring open date has been postponed until they can come up with the funds to complete construction.

“I am inspired daily by the numerous calls I receive from our community asking how they can help us complete the construction of My Friend’s House,” said Pat McGeehon, My Friend’s House Shelter director. “Often times it is a call from a company, an organization or an individual describing their own fundraising effort they are initiating to show their support. Despite all these efforts we still need over $400,000 to complete construction of this house. With adequate funding we can complete this safe haven in the way it was designed so children can live without fear, feel loved and cared about, and probably the most important -- allow them to have hope.”

Plano Bath and Glass, located at 3304 Custer Road, is one company or organization among the five that have committed to donating funds to help My Friend’s House.

For the months of January and February they are asking the community to bring change into the store. Anyone who donates their spare change will receive 20 percent off glass, mirror shower or window products. The person who donates the most change will receive $1,000 credit at Plano Bath and Glass.

Plano and Richardson’s Whole Food Markets decided to dedicate their annual Community Giving Day to support My Friend’s House. On Jan. 14, 5 percent of the day’s sales at both locations will be donated to help the shelter.

Among other donations, Hartford Insurance invited McGeehon to read the poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and provided a donation to My Friend’s House.

Debbie Moczalla, assistant to the regional vice president, said many of the employees of Hartford Insurance committed to volunteer work at the shelter as well.

Local neighborhoods are also joining together and donating what they can to support the remaining construction.

Kathy Blank, CITY House development director, said Carole Pommer has been a catalyst through her neighborhood association in support of CITY House.

Pommer said many people have become interested in raising money and are advocating the idea through their work and churches.

Right now, Pommer has raised $550 from neighbors in Independence Estates.

Also on board is Plano West Boys Basketball team. Their booster club is donating funds to My Friend’s House at their Jan. 16 game against Plano East.

CITY House is a non-profit organization and is therefore tax exempt. If you are wishing to purchase furniture contact Lisa Rodgers at 972-424-4626.
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For more info check out their website. www.cityhouse.org

Carrie

The Museum of Broken Relationships

Good Morning.

We found a story about a museum in Asia that displays relics from lost loves and old relationships. You can donate your items online too! Check it out here.

Johnny said that he doesn't own anything from any past relationships. He threw everything away. I think secretly he might have a stuffed animal hidden somewhere!

-Carrie

Reasons to Date a Nerd

Hey Ladies... If you are having trouble in the dating world, here's an article for you. It explains why you should date a nerdy guy. Click here for the story.

-Carrie

Monday Quiz

Here is a fun quiz for you to take today. I know that you don't want to actually do any WORK at work today. It will test your knowledge of candy! Take a break and try this.-carrie