Sunday, September 30, 2012
Our dog Marty was mauled to death/killed by 2 dogs trained to fight by a cocaine selling owner. Blaming a gun on killing someone is like blaming a pitbull for killing someone. A gun cannot by itself kill someone. A human being has to use it as a tool to kill. Exactly the same with a pitbull or a mistaken mixed breed dog that looks similair to a pit bull. I grew up playing with my aunts pitbulls, I have many friends with the breed and this photo describes their docile nature. A golden retriever can be trained to kill or maul if it is in the hands of criminal. please Hate the trainer who teaches any dog to be violent. Not the breed please.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
House Republicans Have Military Mom Arrested for Supporting the Troops
sounds like someone in the House has some explaining to do. She had already complied with orders to quiet down before she was arrested. The gallery was already under control when the House Speaker made h is demand.
article here.
Virginia GOP: Disabled children are God's punishment for having an abortion
Posted by Zman Now I have a disability, (blindness) and I can say for a fact that my mother never had an abortion. I have several friends who have children with disabilities and they never had abortions either. This guy if he did say this is a complete idiot. Also does not make "god" seem very loving and caring. If god does behave this way it makes him seem rather vindictive. Not the kind of higher being I'd choose to believe in.
article here.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
305Candidradio with Zman and Little flurry Do the Right Thing, Get Fired For It.
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On this show,
Little flurry talks about retaliation at work for complaining about a mold issue, Her now former employer made up a story about her to get rid of her and she talks about what happened.
Non secret secret spy satellites,
Littleflurry plugs her computer repair business,
Mini Cows,
Zman's new internet radio gig,
some techy geeky stuff,
and much more.
Podcast's mentioned
The Nerdy Directive
The Maggie and Laura Show
Sky 106 Internet Radio
email us at candidradio@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A Message to those companies Offering 9/11 Specials
To all you retailers and service providers doing promotions today, such as $9.11 oil changes and $911 mattress sets, that's called exploitation of tragedy, and we at Candidradio think it's pretty sick. Shame on you for trying to make money off a national tragedy.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Facebook Targets Liberal Website And Fan Pages, Allows Blatant Racism
Facebook seems to be deleting Pages with a liberal political bias while allowing those with racist view points. Sounds like Fasebook is censoring free speach.
From the article
"I built my business through Facebook. I met and connected with my employees through Facebook. I’ve spent thousands of dollars of my businesses’ money on advertising through facebook, and I’ve spent thousands and thousands of hours on Facebook. It’s outrageous that I would get deleted for political activism while blatantly racist pages are allowed to stay up"
article here.
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Maryland pro-equality footballer backed by team after delegate requested his silence
Glad to see the Baltimore Ravens basically told this Homophobe to jump in the lake and chose the right path of supporting equality. The Ravens just two new fan.
From the article.
"The Baltimore Ravens rejected a call from Delegate Emmett C Burns Jr, to reprimand Brendon Ayanbadejo, who recorded a video for a gay rights advocacy group last year.
Ravens’ General Manager Dick Cass issued a statement today saying, “We support Brendon’s right to freedom of speech under the First Amendment,” UPI reported."
article here.
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Anti-Gay Groups Offer Model Policy to Protect religious Bullying
It is just sad that these groups think it is OK to use religion as an excuse to bully others. Groups like Focus on the Family are nothing more than hate groups trying to use religion as an excuse to spread hate. There policy suggestions are in the article below.
article here.
From the article
"Bullying policies should use “precise” definitions. The goal of this is to prioritize “free speech” over a safe learning environment. ADF even suggests that some forms of harassment might be “objectively reasonable,” implying that the bully should always be given the benefit of the doubt while the impact on the victim is disregarded.
Bullying policies should not apply to “religious, political, philosophical, or other protected student speech.” Like states that have tried to pass similar laws, this amounts to a “license to bully.” Given that anti-gay bullying is often justified by religious beliefs, such an exemption would invite bullying to persist, defeating the point of a comprehensive policy.
Bullying policies should not examine intent or include “re-education.” According to this ideal, a student who believes it’s okay to violently harass a gay student should never be taught to understand the nature of sexual orientation. Education about LGBT issues has been repeatedlyproven to make schools safer, but ADF remains adamantly opposed.
Bullying policies should never highlight certain characteristics (i.e. race, sexual orientation). Obviously, any sensible bullying policy covers all students, but it’s important to recognize certain types of bullying that often go unaddressed. Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District provides a prime example of how teachers and administrators neglected to interrupt anti-gay bullying or properly protect LGBT students.
Bullying policies should have no reporting requirements. The only way to actually address a bullying problem is to identify it. A policy with no reporting requirements for teachers is a policy with no accountability. ADF worries teachers and staff might “over-report bullying,” again, seeking to protect the bullies and not the victims.
Bullying policies should ignore cyberbullying and off-campus speech. Studies have shown that 90 percent of teens have experienced cyberbullying, but ADF believes it’s possible to distinguish between cyberbullying that happens on-campus or off-campus. Again, this reflects a commitment to protecting bullies’ speech instead of victims’ learning environment.
Bullying policies should not include any trainings or materials from “homosexual activist groups.” ADF doesn’t believe students should actually learn about why not to bully, only how not to bully, suggesting schools “limit the instruction to a description of bullying behavior.” Learning about LGBT people is important for all young people, even if they may not identify, and it’s completely outlandish for ADF to claim such materials “promote homosexual behavior.”
Bullying policies should always inform parents if their child is bullied or accused of bullying. This policy would be incredibly problematic for LGBT students who experience bullying, who would very likely be outed to their parents through this process. The leading reason 40 percent of homeless youth are LGBT is family rejection, so schools should consider each case independently and act in ways that best protect each child. ADF’s priority is a notion of “parents’ rights” that can further harm LGBT students or protect bullies from remediation.
Bullying policies should ignore anonymous complaints. Bullying creates a culture of fear, even for bystanders. Any student with the courage to report bullying, even anonymously, should be taken seriously. Again, ADF’s policy blatantly ensures more bullying goes unaddressed.
Bullying laws should exempt private schools. The state guarantees an educational experience for all young people, and just as private schools should be held accountable to academic standards, so too should they be held accountable for safe learning environments."
Just sad that people think this is OK.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Biblical marriage made easy for conservatives
From the article, "We hear a lot about “biblical marriage” these days, particular from right-wing conservatives battling the idea of same sex marriage or unions. The problem is that most of them are not clear on what that means. Here is a helpful article on the types of marriage found in the pages of the bible.
The important thing for conservatives to realize here is that none of these models are described as being any better than any other. They all appear to have been accepted throughout the bible.
So there you go. The next time someone opposed to gay marriage says that we need to stick with traditional biblical marriage in this country, you can ask them which of the eight kinds they would prefer, and why."
article here.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
School says deaf boy's name sign looks too much like a gun
Brace yourselves, because this is the dumbest thing you'll hear all day. The Grand Island (Neb.) school district is forcing a 3-year-old deaf boy to change the way he signs his name, because they say his gestures violate their weapons policy. I think the people in charge of this school district really need their heads examined.
article here.
304Candidradio with Zman & Littleflurry
Click Here to listenOn this show, Littleflurry vs the Doctors office,TMI parenting updates on Facebook, Banana Hammocks, Things you should not put in a text message, Strange things found in shopping carts at Walmart, Illinois Rapture Center & West Nile Virus, Mining near Starved Rock Controversy, What not to do when a Door to door salesman shows up at the door (Littleflurry did it) and more email candidradio@gmail.com
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Yeti - Snowy owl
RIP. please donate to the wonderful people of Illinois Raptor Center in IL
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Friday, August 24, 2012
Anchorman's Canoodling News Blooper Video
A Canadian Anchorman for CTV misunderstands the meaning of canoodle
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
NOM's Brian Brown becomes accidental ally for marriage equality through a slip of the tongue
Who would have thought that from a quick slip of the tongue, Brown undermines the entire argument for passing laws against gay marriage and becomes the gay community's unwitting ally in the cause for marriage equality.
How quick will it be before he and NOM scramble to correct the public image damage of this one?
article here.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OFFICIALLY BELIEVES RAPE VICTIMS SHOULD BE FORCED TO GIVE BIRTH
Todd Akin simply said out loud what he and his colleagues think but aren’t supposed to say. Todd Akin simply said out loud what his voting record and the voting record of his conservative colleagues showed for years. Three weeks ago – 203 Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to prohibit abortions even in cases of rape or incest.
And now they've made that position the official party platform position just yesterday. Your move America.
article here.
Monday, August 20, 2012
303Candidradio with Zman & Littleflurry
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On this show:
Why we do our Christmas Shopping in August,
Our vacation,
Coldplay Concert,
Family Reunion,
Old bats at work,
We plug the folks at IV Pod (The Illinois Valley Alternative Podcast) another area podcast. and Simply Wicked Radio a podcast dedicaed to local music from the Illinois Valley area
The Good Soldier and Berserker author CJ Bilbrey
Littleflurry tries to cut off her hand,
cold showers, malfunctioning water heaters, power outages, and strange noises make for an interesting evening,
Zman explains why you should not use soft water to make your coffee,
Another great podcast! Maggie and Laura
and much more.
photos of the Coldplay concert and reunion can be found at out Flickr page.
videos from the concert can be found on our Youtube channel
Charli XCX Music (one of the opening acts for Coldplay you can download her free mixtape from her website.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Pat Robertson: Don’t adopt sexually abused children that could grow up ‘weird’
Why do people insist on taking this crack pot seriously. I'm convinced if his parents had just gone to dinner instead, there would be one less crack pot TV preacher to deal with.
Pat Robertson: Don’t adopt sexually abused children that could grow up ‘weird’
If you're suffering from a mental illness this is a podcast you need to check out
If you are suffering from mental illness or have been abused in any way, this is a podcast you NEED to hear.
The Mental Illness Happy Hour.
Don't let ANYONE convince you that mental illness is not a real disease. Talk to someone, join a support group, talk to a trusted friend or what ever it takes. and above all remember you ARE NOT ALONE!!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Coldplay concert video
Can be found on www.youtube.com/candidradio
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Photos are on www.flickr.com/candidradio
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Religious Right Still Oblivious of their Double Standard on Boycotts
yep, if you boycott them you're attacking their "religious freedom" If they call for a boycott it is called "doing God's work" I'd like to know why these "religious groups" think they can tell companies who they can support. Groups like The American Family Association, Focus on the Family, Million Mom's March, and their ilk are nothing more than hate groups who hide behind religion to justify their bigotry. Using religion to justify bigotry is still bigotry.
Religious Right Still Oblivious of their Double Standard on Boycotts
What Did The Maya REALLY Say About 2012? Great article
Despite the media hype and doomsday predictions, turns out the Mayan's did not predict the end of the world on December 21st 2012. If the media would ask a modern Mayan they might find out the truth. Here's a very good article on the subject.
A quote from the article.
"“They’ve got it all wrong”, was the general consensus among the Maya elders of the Village of San Jose in Belize. One of the elders added, “Our ancestors didn’t believe in death or the end. They celebrated events like these by building new monuments, venerating ancestors, and doing festivals.” The Maya believed in regeneration, and they still believe in it today.
End of the World?
The Maya view of 2012 is a far cry from the doom and gloom scenarios presented by many speculative authors and filmmakers. The Mayas didn’t believe the world would end on 2012. In fact, cities like Palenque have carvings with celebratory dates like 1.0.0.0.0.8, which is over 4000 years after 2012."
What did the Mayan's Really say about 2012
Another Podcast from the Illinois Valley where we are based you should Check out.
Would like to give a plug to another podcast in our area. The Illinois Valley Alternative Podcast. They focus on things happening around our area. Check them out.
www.ivpod.com
Saturday, August 11, 2012
13 Other things the Bible bans that pretty much all Christians do anyway
The main argument used by those who appose same sex marriage is "the bible bans it." Well, here's a list of thirteen things the bible bans that all the people who say they are against same sex marriage do on a daily basis.
Tattoos; Leviticus 19:28 states, “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.” I have a sister who is apposed to same sex marriage but has a tattoo. hmmmmmmm.
Rounded haircuts; Leviticus 19:27 states, “Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard.”
Men with injured private parts entering churches; Deuteronomy 23:1 states, “He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.” Even though most castrations were done by the church.
Consulting psychics; Leviticus 19:31 states, “Regard not them that have familiar
spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”My mom actually believes this psychic stuff but she is apposed to same sex marriage
Gossiping; Leviticus 19:16 states, “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.”Well there goes all the tabloid TV shows and magazines. Not to mention talking about co workers around the water cooler
Wives helping their husbands in a fight; Deuteronomy 25:11-12 state, “When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall not pity her.
Eating ham; Leviticus 11:7-8 read, “And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud, he is unclean to you. Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and heir carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.” how many Christians do you know who eat ham on Easter? My family does and they appose same sex marriage.
Children cursing their parents; Exodus 21:17 states, “And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.”I know many children who would be put to death my self included if this were actually enforced.
Getting remarried after getting divorced; Mark 10:11-12 state, “Whosoever putteth away his wife and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.”
Working on the sabbath; Exodus 31:14 states, “Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: everyone that defileth it shall surely be put to death…” I'd like to see someone try to use this to get out of working on Sunday. I can hear it now, "Sorry I can't work on Sundays because if I do I'll be put to death." You're probably not going to get very far using that one but how many people do you know who appose same sex marriage that also work on Sunday's?
Women speaking in church; 1 Corinthians 14:34 states, “Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak…” God sounds a little sexist doesn't he? My mother is apposed to same sex marriage but she was a Sunday school teacher and has held office in her church.
Eating lobster, shrimp, and assorted seafood; Leviticus 10 states, “And all that have no fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you.” If you've ever eaten at a Red Lobster or any sea food place or even just gone fishing you've broken this one.
Losing your virginity before marriage; Deuteronomy 22:20-21 state, “But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die…”Most of the women I know would be dead if this were enforced.
A couple more things the bible says of note, If a woman is raped she is supposed to marry her rapist. God sure does treat women poorly doesn't he? and if you handle pig skin on the Sabbath you will be put to death. That would make Sunday afternoon football real interesting wouldn't it.
So you can see that trying to claim something should be illegal because the bible says so is just plain silly. I'm going to guess that most of those who believe same sex marriage is wrong because the bible says so also have broken most if not all of the laws listed above.
Condolences to a local Family
We here at Candidradio would like to send our condolences to the Family of local high school athlete Daniel Lule. Lule was a football player for Spring Valley Hall High School and collapsed during practice on Wednesday afternoon. He died soon after at St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley. Lule was seventeen years old and died from an enlarged heart that was undetected. The death of someone is sad enough but when it happens to someone so young it is especially sad. You can read more about this story at the following link.
Autopsy reveals football player died from enlarged heart
Friday, August 10, 2012
Candidradio.com HD video
Beginning of Coldplay! HD video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H92MGUYukDg&feature=colike
Taken by Littleflurry!
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Miss-informed USA Why average Americans vote Republican
Great article on how the right distorts the truth.
Miss-informed USA, Why Average Americans Vote Republican
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Bullies at Million Mom's March are at it Again
Posted by Zman
Looks like the busy bodies at Million Mom's March think they can tell TV networks what programming they can show
The New Norman Million Mom's March Boycotts New NBC sitcom.
From the article.
"NBC is using public airwaves to continue to subject families to the decay of morals and values, and the sanctity of marriage in attempting to redefine marriage. These things are harmful to our society, and this program is damaging to our culture."
Fist off they are a TV network and can show what ever they want with in FCC guidelines. NBC or any other network is not required to support or encourage any type of values. Not sure how they are attempting to redefine marriage simply by showing a sitcom. that argument makes no sense. Don't like it don't watch it. Also how is this program harmful to our culture. If they mean harmful to the culture of hate and bigotry then that is a good thing.
Also from the article.
"Millions of Americans strongly believe that marriage should be between one man and one woman. NBC's "The New Normal" is attempting to desensitize America and our children. It is the opposite of how families are designed and created. You cannot recreate the biological wheel."
Millions of Americans might believe that but that does not make them right and thankfully that attitude is changing. At one time Millions of Americans thought women should not vote and slavery was OK, and later separate but equal bathrooms for black people were acceptable. So to say "millions of Americans" think something is not a valid reason.
Another point is to suggest that it is somehow harmful to children is also silly and an argument I think most Americans just don't buy. How is it harmful to teach chldren to respect others and treat them right. Oh wait, that's something Christ might have done and we can't have that now can we. As far as "reinventing the biological wheel, homosexuality is found in some 450 species, so it sounds like biology is on the side of homosexuality. also it is a TV show, they are not trying to reinvent anything. It's about time we show these groups they don't have the right to bully companies and TV networks. contact the Million Mom's March and tell them they need to stop pushing their outdated homophobic ideas on everyone and stop being such busy bodies. Then contact the advertisers of this show and tell them you support them and you hope they will support this show and not vgive in to the small few who think they can bully everyone else.
From the article
"OMM is prepared to contact any and all sponsors of this program if it is aired. It is proven this strategy works"
They might want to check that statement because it clearly does not. The facts show that most people don't pay attention to the silliness of Million Mom's March.
Thankfully the attitude about same sex marriage is changing and soon groups like Million Mom's March will be a thing of the past relegated to the history books and laughed about.
Sunday, July 08, 2012
Friday, July 06, 2012
Republican Horrified to Learn Christianity is not the only Religion
Let me introduce you to the dumbest person in America.
Republican Horrified to Learn school vouchers cover all religious Schools.
Some quotes from the article linked above.
"I actually support funding for teaching the fundamentals of America's Founding Fathers' religion, which is Christianity, in public schools or private schools. I liked the idea of giving parents the option of sending their children to a public school or a Christian school."
It is pretty sad to think that someone in congress is this dumb.
"We need to insure that it does not open the door to fund radical Islam schools. There are a thousand Muslim schools that have sprung up recently. I do not support using public funds for teaching Islam anywhere here in Louisiana."
I'd like to know where she got this number from. Hate to break this to her but if your going to have school vouchers for one religious school you have to allow them for all. Also to call all Muslims radical shows just how racist she really is. We need to get people like this out of office. I hope she gets raked over the coals for this.
Monday, July 02, 2012
How to Keep your Dog Safe on the Fourth Of July
Received this in an email today and thought I'd pass it along. (finally an email forward that is useful LOL)
Here are some things to do to make sure your pets are happy during the 4th of July weekend.
• Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.
• Do not leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe inside a car, your pet can suffer serious health effects—even death—in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen.
• Keep your pets indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you’ve removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you’re attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.
• If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.
• Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn’t leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.
• Make sure your pets are wearing CURRENT/UPDATED identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners.
• If you plan to go away for the holiday weekend and take you pet, PLEASE make sure to be EXTRA careful. Your canine friend will not know where they are if they escape. Best to leave at home with a responsible dog sitter that understands the above rules or in a reputable boarding facility.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
A Great Response to those who want to boycott Oreo Cookies for their support of Gay Rights
Posted by Zman
Don't know who wrote this but it is a very well written response to those anti gay boycott obsessed homophobes who are threatening to boycott Oreo cookies due to their support of gay rights.
"Yes, please boycott Oreo for their support of Gay Rights. We’ll all appreciate you going on a diet. While you’re at it, please also throw away your iPod, iPhone, and iPad since Apple supports as well. Hopefully you have lots of clothes, because you’ll need to ditch your Levi’s and Nike’s too. Perhaps you bought them at JC Penney’s or Sears? Sucks you’ll have to take them back or actually, anything you wear from anywhere probably had a gay involved. Flying somewhere soon? Better not be on American, Delta, Southwest, or United - you’ll need a new ticket. Airline wasn’t mentioned? Just be sure your jet isn’t Boeing made. Don’t sleep at Marriott or Hilton (or any of their family brands) because you might catch the gays they support. That morning coffee from Starbucks will have to go as well, go ahead and replace it with a McCafe. Oh wait, McDonald’s supports gay rights too. Hmm, do you clean with Tide, Gain, or Bounty? Use Duracell batteries, shave with Gillette, or use Fixodent? Brush with Crest, use Pantene, Scope, Tampax, Venus, or Old Spice products? Those are all gone too, stupid Proctor & Gamble supporting the gays. Damn, you’re using Internet Explorer or Chrome to see Facebook and read this status? Download something else, Microsoft and Google show their Pride as well. Ah, but your drinks are safe. Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Budweiser are on your side - if your side is on the right side of history since all three also support Gay Rights. Hopefully, you or your lawyer will never need in-depth research. Both LexisNexis and Westlaw, who together control the market, support Gay Rights. Drive that big, manly, Ford F350? It’s a "Friend of Dorothy" too, as its company Ford and General Motors also support the rights of all. So, do us all a favor, don’t take it all out on a festive cookie - just stay home and boycott everything." (Unknown)
I wish we knew who wrote this because it sums it up quite well.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
I'm Farming & I Grow It. (music video parody of I'm sexy and I Know It)
I saw a portion of this on the WGN TV news this morning and I found the whole song. It is pretty funny.
Wacom Bamboo Create
Google for videos and more information on this awesome drawing, sketching, photo editor, painting tool that plugs into your computer via USB.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
302Candidradio with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show, We did this show on the way back from University of Illinois Chicago after Zman's cornea check up.
An Appearance by Maggie of The Maggie and Laura Show,
The Best Grilled Cheese ever,
Rush Hour traffic in Chicago,
Dumb Drivers,
Many of the things that are wrong with Zman's eyes,
Zman's eyes attract an audience,
Little Flurries new photo editing program,
Some possible controversy over the upcoming I Phone 5,
J C Penny's stands up to the Million Mom's March,
Zman's mom is a wonderful person but is bothered by some strange things,
Using religion as an excuse to spread hate,
A brewing neighborhood feud,
and much more,
If you missed it a few months ago here is the video of Ellen responding to the hate group One Million Mom's march. that we mentioned during the show.
Also mentioned our friend and Author C J Bilbrey who was interviewed on The Obviously Oblivious podcast which is hosted by Mike of the Mediocre Show. Both shows can be found at the above link
email us a comment either print or MP3 and email to: candidradio@gmail.com
On this show, We did this show on the way back from University of Illinois Chicago after Zman's cornea check up.
An Appearance by Maggie of The Maggie and Laura Show,
The Best Grilled Cheese ever,
Rush Hour traffic in Chicago,
Dumb Drivers,
Many of the things that are wrong with Zman's eyes,
Zman's eyes attract an audience,
Little Flurries new photo editing program,
Some possible controversy over the upcoming I Phone 5,
J C Penny's stands up to the Million Mom's March,
Zman's mom is a wonderful person but is bothered by some strange things,
Using religion as an excuse to spread hate,
A brewing neighborhood feud,
and much more,
If you missed it a few months ago here is the video of Ellen responding to the hate group One Million Mom's march. that we mentioned during the show.
Also mentioned our friend and Author C J Bilbrey who was interviewed on The Obviously Oblivious podcast which is hosted by Mike of the Mediocre Show. Both shows can be found at the above link
email us a comment either print or MP3 and email to: candidradio@gmail.com
Sunday, June 24, 2012
NOAA WEATHER ALERTS VIA NEW SYSTEM
Be alerted via your cell phone coming soon!
http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/wireless_emergency_alerts.html
http://www.noaa.gov/features/03_protecting/wireless_emergency_alerts.html
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Back in my day, The Cave Man version
Posted by Zman
If you read some peoples posts on Facebook or even hear them talk you'd get the impression that back in "their day" all kids were beaten with belts when they misbehaved, no kid was allowed indoors during daylight hours, All moms voices could be heard for miles and miles calling their kids to come home at night, and all kids were very well behaved and no one ever dissagreed with their parents. Seems to me that some people view the past with selective memory. It got me to thinking how would a caveman write a back in my day story. Here's how I think it wold go.
You know kids have it so good today, back in my day we didn't have these new fangeld housed, we lived in caves and if the wind was blowing in you just got cold we din't need any freaking doors. and food, we couldn't just get in the car and go to the store, we had to kill our food with a spear and if you're aim was bad you just went hungry. If you wanted to go out with the girl in the cave next door you just went to her cave and conked her in the head and drug her away. We didn't have to bother with the formality of asking her out. and if you got sick you could not go to the doctor, you either got better or just dropped dead eventually and we liked it that way. Words, all we could do was grunt and snort. If you wanted to talk to the cave village down the road, we didn't have no fancy smancy can and string, you sent smoke signals and hoped the wind was out of the right direction. Things were so much better back then. Kids today have i9t so easy.
See how silly those back in my day stories are. The fact is the stuff in those back in my day posts are pretty far from the way things actually were. As we get older we tend to remember the past the way we wish it had been and not the way it really was.
If you read some peoples posts on Facebook or even hear them talk you'd get the impression that back in "their day" all kids were beaten with belts when they misbehaved, no kid was allowed indoors during daylight hours, All moms voices could be heard for miles and miles calling their kids to come home at night, and all kids were very well behaved and no one ever dissagreed with their parents. Seems to me that some people view the past with selective memory. It got me to thinking how would a caveman write a back in my day story. Here's how I think it wold go.
You know kids have it so good today, back in my day we didn't have these new fangeld housed, we lived in caves and if the wind was blowing in you just got cold we din't need any freaking doors. and food, we couldn't just get in the car and go to the store, we had to kill our food with a spear and if you're aim was bad you just went hungry. If you wanted to go out with the girl in the cave next door you just went to her cave and conked her in the head and drug her away. We didn't have to bother with the formality of asking her out. and if you got sick you could not go to the doctor, you either got better or just dropped dead eventually and we liked it that way. Words, all we could do was grunt and snort. If you wanted to talk to the cave village down the road, we didn't have no fancy smancy can and string, you sent smoke signals and hoped the wind was out of the right direction. Things were so much better back then. Kids today have i9t so easy.
See how silly those back in my day stories are. The fact is the stuff in those back in my day posts are pretty far from the way things actually were. As we get older we tend to remember the past the way we wish it had been and not the way it really was.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Why do stores insist on having their over head music so loud
Posted by Zman
I don't know about you but one thing that irks me is when you walk in to a store or restaurant and they have the music so loud you can't hear yourself think. My wife went in to our local Staples and Menards on Tuesday and both paces had the music so loud my wife and I had to keep asking each other what the other one said and we were walking right next to each other. I wonder if businesses realize how annoying that is to their customers. Same goes for restaurants I can't tell you how many times we have gone out to eat and the music is so loud it is impossible to carry on a conversation and if you're out with a group, forget about hearing anyone else at the table. Also makes it hard to enjoy your meal when you have music blaring in your ear. Now I like loud music as much as the next person but when I'm out and I think most people will agree, music should be back ground. It should add to the experience not be so loud that you have to yell at the person next to you so they can hear you.
I don't know about you but one thing that irks me is when you walk in to a store or restaurant and they have the music so loud you can't hear yourself think. My wife went in to our local Staples and Menards on Tuesday and both paces had the music so loud my wife and I had to keep asking each other what the other one said and we were walking right next to each other. I wonder if businesses realize how annoying that is to their customers. Same goes for restaurants I can't tell you how many times we have gone out to eat and the music is so loud it is impossible to carry on a conversation and if you're out with a group, forget about hearing anyone else at the table. Also makes it hard to enjoy your meal when you have music blaring in your ear. Now I like loud music as much as the next person but when I'm out and I think most people will agree, music should be back ground. It should add to the experience not be so loud that you have to yell at the person next to you so they can hear you.
Monday, June 04, 2012
301Candidradio.com with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show,
Back Stabbing at work,
The Good Soldier and Berserker author C J Bilbrey,
Something Zman was surprised to hear on a friends MP3 Player,
Photos!
Little flurry does her usual ummm singing,
Lots of tech talk,
iTunes Link - Download Me
A local tragedy,
Weird Walmart Stories,
Littleflurry outsmarts the Staple's guy,
50 Shades of Grey,
The Titty lady,
How to make directions for a Back massager sound dirty,
A couple rude comments we received about being Child Free By Choice.
and much more.
send us a comment at candidradio@gmail.com
On this show,
Back Stabbing at work,
The Good Soldier and Berserker author C J Bilbrey,
Something Zman was surprised to hear on a friends MP3 Player,
Photos!
Little flurry does her usual ummm singing,
Lots of tech talk,
iTunes Link - Download Me
A local tragedy,
Weird Walmart Stories,
Littleflurry outsmarts the Staple's guy,
50 Shades of Grey,
The Titty lady,
How to make directions for a Back massager sound dirty,
A couple rude comments we received about being Child Free By Choice.
and much more.
send us a comment at candidradio@gmail.com
Saturday, June 02, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
(Video) Child Preformes Anti Gay song in Church.
video here.
It is sad enough when people use their religion to spread hate. It is even worse when they have a child do it. Especially one who is too young to understand what they are singing about. Pure brain washing. Any god that would condone this kind of activity is not a god I'd choose to believe in. People who use religion to spread hate are the worst kind of biggots
It is sad enough when people use their religion to spread hate. It is even worse when they have a child do it. Especially one who is too young to understand what they are singing about. Pure brain washing. Any god that would condone this kind of activity is not a god I'd choose to believe in. People who use religion to spread hate are the worst kind of biggots
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Candidradio 301 in the making
We are working on show 301.
Some topics:
Grey neckties and floggers
My new obsession
Is it getting hot in here or is it just u?
Xxx rated Draw Something
And more!
Some topics:
Grey neckties and floggers
My new obsession
Is it getting hot in here or is it just u?
Xxx rated Draw Something
And more!
Monday, May 07, 2012
Pet Population
Four million cats and dogs—about one every eight seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets. Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has a family to love them.
Many cats and dogs who die as a result of pet overpopulation could have made wonderful pets.
A solution is possible and starts with each of us taking one small step: getting our own pets spayed or neutered. To help stop pet overpopulation further, consider adopting your next pet from an animal shelter.
A solution is possible and starts with each of us taking one small step: getting our own pets spayed or neutered. To help stop pet overpopulation further, consider adopting your next pet from an animal shelter.
Learn more about the pet overpopulation crisis and how, together, we can solve it.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Ottawan Chris Strobel
Today I write sadly that a person from my home town has been missing a week. He was found deceased this morning on the north side of the Illinois river in Ottawa IL. A graduate of Marquette High School. Our hope, peace and prayers are with his family and friends.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Spanking How it Can Backfire. My experience growing up being spanked.
Posted by Zman
A discussion on a Facebook group I belong to inspired this post. It was on the topic of weather spanking is abuse. Now I will say right off that I am against spanking as punishment. The harmful effects are well documented. It can lead to aggression, Anxiety and Depression among other problems. (I'll put some links at the end that give mroe detail of the harmful effects) . I can vouch for the aggression as that is what I learned from it. I'll explain. My sisters and I were spanked as children and not all that hard either. Just a few taps on the rear end. We were also slapped for mouthing off. What this taught me was that violence was a proper way to solve a problem. Here's what I mean. I'd get spanked for doing something my parents did not like so that taught me that if my sisters did something I did not like the right way to solve the problem was to hit them. That's all I learned from being spanked. It did not teach me right from wrong. As I got older my parents would threaten a spanking and my thought was that they really didn't have any other way to solve a problem than threatening a spanking? These people are not very smart. Also it caused me to lose respect for them not gain it. To me all spanking shows is a parent who has lost control. I know many people who raise their kids just fine without spanking them and most of them are far better behaved and show more respect to their parents than those children who are spanked. Heck, twenty three countries have even outlawed the practice and their kids seem to be doing just fine (some info below in the linked articles talk about this see the Spanking Fact and Fiction article) . If you're going to use spanking that is your choice but I think it back fires on parents more than it succeeds. I think it is a punishment who's time has passed.
some links
Spanking Detrimental to Children.
The Long Term Effects of Spanking.
Spanking fact and fiction
Spanking may worsen children's aggression
Scientific Reasons why you should NEVER hit your kids
Canadian Study links Spanking to Psychiatric Disorders
A discussion on a Facebook group I belong to inspired this post. It was on the topic of weather spanking is abuse. Now I will say right off that I am against spanking as punishment. The harmful effects are well documented. It can lead to aggression, Anxiety and Depression among other problems. (I'll put some links at the end that give mroe detail of the harmful effects) . I can vouch for the aggression as that is what I learned from it. I'll explain. My sisters and I were spanked as children and not all that hard either. Just a few taps on the rear end. We were also slapped for mouthing off. What this taught me was that violence was a proper way to solve a problem. Here's what I mean. I'd get spanked for doing something my parents did not like so that taught me that if my sisters did something I did not like the right way to solve the problem was to hit them. That's all I learned from being spanked. It did not teach me right from wrong. As I got older my parents would threaten a spanking and my thought was that they really didn't have any other way to solve a problem than threatening a spanking? These people are not very smart. Also it caused me to lose respect for them not gain it. To me all spanking shows is a parent who has lost control. I know many people who raise their kids just fine without spanking them and most of them are far better behaved and show more respect to their parents than those children who are spanked. Heck, twenty three countries have even outlawed the practice and their kids seem to be doing just fine (some info below in the linked articles talk about this see the Spanking Fact and Fiction article) . If you're going to use spanking that is your choice but I think it back fires on parents more than it succeeds. I think it is a punishment who's time has passed.
some links
Spanking Detrimental to Children.
The Long Term Effects of Spanking.
Spanking fact and fiction
Spanking may worsen children's aggression
Scientific Reasons why you should NEVER hit your kids
Canadian Study links Spanking to Psychiatric Disorders
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
300candidradio.com with Zman and Littleflurry
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- Topics on show 300!
The Good Soldier author CJ Bilbrey joins us and Q&A!
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... http://www.amazon.com/Berserker-Operation-Vanguard-ebook/dp/B007OMHFWS/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1334681953&sr=1-1
The Fermilab NOAA Weather seminar and Tom Skilling from WGNTV
Tech reviews on iPhone accessory, apps, Kindle and more
Our trip to Batavia, IL
Weather facts and records broke
Funny Walmart stories
Warehouse work and storiescommenting on shoppers bad clothingThe newest dieting trend for brides to be
Littleflurry's dream car,
AND MORE!watch the Fermilab weather seminar at www.wgntv.com
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Praying for People after a Disaster, Slacktivism?
Posted by Zman
A couple weeks ago I mentioned how people thank God when someone survives a natural disaster and said how I thought it did not make much sense. Along the same lines I also wonder when I hear people say they are " praying for the victims" if that is a case of slacktivism. Slacktivism is the act of thinking you are doing something when you are actually not doing anything. Like signing online petitions, thinking you're going to save some sick childs life by liking a Facebook post, etc. all forms of Slacktivism and praying for those who survive a disaster is no different. By sitting around praying for those who have survived a disaster or their families you really are not doing anything to help them. If you really want to help, send some money, volunteer to help in some way, donate some food, donate some blood or other supplies they will need to rebuild. If you're just sitting around prying for them you're really not doing anything to help. In this case, prayer is a form of slacktivism. So instead of just sitting around praying, get up and actually help in some useful way.
A couple weeks ago I mentioned how people thank God when someone survives a natural disaster and said how I thought it did not make much sense. Along the same lines I also wonder when I hear people say they are " praying for the victims" if that is a case of slacktivism. Slacktivism is the act of thinking you are doing something when you are actually not doing anything. Like signing online petitions, thinking you're going to save some sick childs life by liking a Facebook post, etc. all forms of Slacktivism and praying for those who survive a disaster is no different. By sitting around praying for those who have survived a disaster or their families you really are not doing anything to help them. If you really want to help, send some money, volunteer to help in some way, donate some food, donate some blood or other supplies they will need to rebuild. If you're just sitting around prying for them you're really not doing anything to help. In this case, prayer is a form of slacktivism. So instead of just sitting around praying, get up and actually help in some useful way.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Don't forget about your child free friends when you have kids.
Posted by Zman
One thing about being child free that manhy of our child free friends notice is that when a friend has a child they tend to forget about us. They get so wrapped up in their kids lives that they forget they have friends without kids. We have a couple friends we have not seen or heard from except on Facebook sense their first child was born and now they have two of them. Do you think they ever call or want us to do anything, Nope. We belong to a child free group on Facebook and this is a common theme. People have kids and forget or abandon their friends who have chosen not to have kids. We are not sure what causes this to happen. Seems these "friends" gravitate to those friends tho have kids and ignore those friends who don't. Maybe it is time you gave that child free friend a call and did something with them. Leave the kid with the baby sitter and get out and have some fun with a friend who has not seen you sense you became a parent. Someday your kids will grwo up and move out and you may need those child free friends someday so don't let those friendships laps.
One thing about being child free that manhy of our child free friends notice is that when a friend has a child they tend to forget about us. They get so wrapped up in their kids lives that they forget they have friends without kids. We have a couple friends we have not seen or heard from except on Facebook sense their first child was born and now they have two of them. Do you think they ever call or want us to do anything, Nope. We belong to a child free group on Facebook and this is a common theme. People have kids and forget or abandon their friends who have chosen not to have kids. We are not sure what causes this to happen. Seems these "friends" gravitate to those friends tho have kids and ignore those friends who don't. Maybe it is time you gave that child free friend a call and did something with them. Leave the kid with the baby sitter and get out and have some fun with a friend who has not seen you sense you became a parent. Someday your kids will grwo up and move out and you may need those child free friends someday so don't let those friendships laps.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Something I hear after every disaster that I just find odd.
Posted by Zman
Have you ever noticed that after every natural disaster when someone miraculously survives you'll hear someone say, "Well, god must have been looking out for him or her." After the devastating tornadoes that hit the Midwest just over a week ago we heard this statement made by several people who narrowly escaped death.
I find the reasoning behind this statement very odd. I mean, why was god not looking after those who died. Why would a caring god decide only to save some people and let some die. The whole idea that god would be looking after certain people and that is why they escaped death by seconds just seems to defy any logic what so ever. Just does not seem like something a "loving caring god would do. If he were really looking out for people than there would have been no deaths.
You'll also hear this said after someone survives a horrific accident. Let's say you have a crash were four people were killed and one person somehow walks away unhurt. You'll h ear someone say, "well god must have been looking out for him or her." Really, what did god have against the other four? If he were really looking after them there would not have been a crash in the first place.
To me it is just the brains way of trying to put some order to things that have none. Things just happen and and people get lucky there is no explanation for why this happens.
A person is free to believe what they want and if it helps people cope with what ever life throws at you that's your choice to believe it, but to me the idea of a god choosing to have some people survive a disaster while others parish just does not make any sense. .
Have you ever noticed that after every natural disaster when someone miraculously survives you'll hear someone say, "Well, god must have been looking out for him or her." After the devastating tornadoes that hit the Midwest just over a week ago we heard this statement made by several people who narrowly escaped death.
I find the reasoning behind this statement very odd. I mean, why was god not looking after those who died. Why would a caring god decide only to save some people and let some die. The whole idea that god would be looking after certain people and that is why they escaped death by seconds just seems to defy any logic what so ever. Just does not seem like something a "loving caring god would do. If he were really looking out for people than there would have been no deaths.
You'll also hear this said after someone survives a horrific accident. Let's say you have a crash were four people were killed and one person somehow walks away unhurt. You'll h ear someone say, "well god must have been looking out for him or her." Really, what did god have against the other four? If he were really looking after them there would not have been a crash in the first place.
To me it is just the brains way of trying to put some order to things that have none. Things just happen and and people get lucky there is no explanation for why this happens.
A person is free to believe what they want and if it helps people cope with what ever life throws at you that's your choice to believe it, but to me the idea of a god choosing to have some people survive a disaster while others parish just does not make any sense. .
Friday, March 02, 2012
299Candidradio.com with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show
Littleflurry is back,
Something fishy going on around here,
The Tornadoes that hit seven states including Harrisburg Illinois on March first.
More on The Biggest Loser and witch contestant needs duct tape.
Littleflurry talks about Weight Watchers,
Littleflurry gets silly when she gets tired,
and more.
email us at candidradio@gmail.com
On this show
Littleflurry is back,
Something fishy going on around here,
The Tornadoes that hit seven states including Harrisburg Illinois on March first.
More on The Biggest Loser and witch contestant needs duct tape.
Littleflurry talks about Weight Watchers,
Littleflurry gets silly when she gets tired,
and more.
email us at candidradio@gmail.com
Friday, February 24, 2012
100 Reasons not to have Children and Remain Child Free.
Hi folks, It's Zman. Hope to have a new podcast up this weekend. As anyone who listens to our show knows littleflurry and I are child free by choice. For those listeners and readers who share our lifestyle you may find this list interesting. It is the Top 100 Reasons not to have kids and Remain Child Free. This list may also help explain to our friends, listeners, and readers why a person or couple may not want kids. Hope you enjoy the list and are able to learn something from it.
Zman
Zman
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
298 Candidradio.com with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show Zman flies solo, be afraid, be very afraid
How do kids these days know this stuff
Westclox Fire,
Littleflurry catches the black plague,
Someone on Biggest Loser needs to lose her voice for a week or two,
J, C. Penny's tells the Elen Haters to STFU,
A little civics lesson,
What should happen to Bullies,
The right wants to allow bullying for Religious reasons,
Drug tests for Public Officials a good idea,
Teen mom and Sixteen and Pregnant.
The early Days of Radio Automation.
email us candidradio@gmail.com
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On this show Zman flies solo, be afraid, be very afraid
How do kids these days know this stuff
Westclox Fire,
Littleflurry catches the black plague,
Someone on Biggest Loser needs to lose her voice for a week or two,
J, C. Penny's tells the Elen Haters to STFU,
A little civics lesson,
What should happen to Bullies,
The right wants to allow bullying for Religious reasons,
Drug tests for Public Officials a good idea,
Teen mom and Sixteen and Pregnant.
The early Days of Radio Automation.
email us candidradio@gmail.com
rate us on I Tuines.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
297candidradio.com with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show we have part two of our visit with Toonhead
More about the dog,
Toonhead and Steph's cats,
Walmart Stories,
Crazy Cab drivers in Richmond,
demonstrating the I phone 3gs voice over feature,
and much more.
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On this show we have part two of our visit with Toonhead
More about the dog,
Toonhead and Steph's cats,
Walmart Stories,
Crazy Cab drivers in Richmond,
demonstrating the I phone 3gs voice over feature,
and much more.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
296candidradio.Com with Zman and Littleflurry
Part one of two.
Play now!
Join us as we pay a surprise visit to our friend Toonhead who is home from Virginia visiting his family for Christmas.
On this show,
The Holiday's in Retail,
Toonhead's parents have a new dog and we hear all kinds of funny stories and he also tries to become part of the show.
Toonhead and I give our thoughts on the state of radio,
Littleflurry gets to go see one of her favorite bands next August,
Something we never thought we'd hear,
What you should not spill on a radio board,
lots of geeky stuff
and much much more.
email candidradio@gmail.com
Part two of our visit will be uploaded as a separate show next week.
Play now!
Join us as we pay a surprise visit to our friend Toonhead who is home from Virginia visiting his family for Christmas.
On this show,
The Holiday's in Retail,
Toonhead's parents have a new dog and we hear all kinds of funny stories and he also tries to become part of the show.
Toonhead and I give our thoughts on the state of radio,
Littleflurry gets to go see one of her favorite bands next August,
Something we never thought we'd hear,
What you should not spill on a radio board,
lots of geeky stuff
and much much more.
email candidradio@gmail.com
Part two of our visit will be uploaded as a separate show next week.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Happy Holidays is Just a Greeting, Plain and Simple
Posted by Zman
Every year around this time we hear from people on Facebook or in the local paper who are "offended" because someone says Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. Now many of us see this as just plain silly. Happy Holidays is a greeting that covers all the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year5s Day. Should not be that hard to figure this out yet some3 people act like you've killed someone if you dare say Happy Holidays. They apparently think Christmas is the only holiday we should pay attention too during this time of year. News flash to these people. Many holidays are celebrated in December besides Christmas. Christians don't own December. There were many winter celebrations this time of year long before Christianity came along and there's nothing wrong with including them. I recall Happy Holidays being said all the time when I was growing up in the 70's and 80's and no one made a big deal out of it. It has just been in the last ten years or so some folks who have a persecution complex have made it in to an issue. Some people I guess are not happy unless they feel they are being persecuted.
Also someone saying Happy Holidays does not take away from your celebrating Christmas. You can still say Marry Christmas and celebrate the holiday as you always have. It does not effect you or your celebration one bit so stop making a big deal out if it. It is a greeting plain and simple.
As far as stores like Walmart or other big box stores saying Happy Holidays, These stores serve the general public not just those of certain faiths. They can say Happy Holidays if they want and they should to be all inclusive. If you don't like it, don't shop there. I am more inclined to shop at a store that favors diversity and is inclusive. If you don't, fine shop somewhere else. Also the only reason big box stores mention a holiday is because they can make money off of it. That's it, plain and simple. Notice you never see many Thanksgiving sales at Walmat, Target, etc, because there is not much money to be made on those hoidays except for food. There is no law requiring a store to say Merry Christmas or any holiday for that matter. There is also no law saying they have to be closed Christmas. If they thought they could make money on Christmas they'd be open then too. A business has the right to say whatever they want this time of year. If you don't like it, don't shop there. The whole idea that someone could get offended by someone saying Happy Holidays just seems insane to me.
Every year around this time we hear from people on Facebook or in the local paper who are "offended" because someone says Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. Now many of us see this as just plain silly. Happy Holidays is a greeting that covers all the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year5s Day. Should not be that hard to figure this out yet some3 people act like you've killed someone if you dare say Happy Holidays. They apparently think Christmas is the only holiday we should pay attention too during this time of year. News flash to these people. Many holidays are celebrated in December besides Christmas. Christians don't own December. There were many winter celebrations this time of year long before Christianity came along and there's nothing wrong with including them. I recall Happy Holidays being said all the time when I was growing up in the 70's and 80's and no one made a big deal out of it. It has just been in the last ten years or so some folks who have a persecution complex have made it in to an issue. Some people I guess are not happy unless they feel they are being persecuted.
Also someone saying Happy Holidays does not take away from your celebrating Christmas. You can still say Marry Christmas and celebrate the holiday as you always have. It does not effect you or your celebration one bit so stop making a big deal out if it. It is a greeting plain and simple.
As far as stores like Walmart or other big box stores saying Happy Holidays, These stores serve the general public not just those of certain faiths. They can say Happy Holidays if they want and they should to be all inclusive. If you don't like it, don't shop there. I am more inclined to shop at a store that favors diversity and is inclusive. If you don't, fine shop somewhere else. Also the only reason big box stores mention a holiday is because they can make money off of it. That's it, plain and simple. Notice you never see many Thanksgiving sales at Walmat, Target, etc, because there is not much money to be made on those hoidays except for food. There is no law requiring a store to say Merry Christmas or any holiday for that matter. There is also no law saying they have to be closed Christmas. If they thought they could make money on Christmas they'd be open then too. A business has the right to say whatever they want this time of year. If you don't like it, don't shop there. The whole idea that someone could get offended by someone saying Happy Holidays just seems insane to me.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
295 candid radio.COM with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show
Black Friday Hell Stories,
Lots of techy stuff,
Promoting a friends book,
"Coast Guard Alaska" on The Weather Channel
Littleflurry's surprise when she arrived at work last night,
The best way to shop on Black Friday,
and much more.
Link to our friend Jason's book
email us at candidradio@gmail.com
On this show
Black Friday Hell Stories,
Lots of techy stuff,
Promoting a friends book,
"Coast Guard Alaska" on The Weather Channel
Littleflurry's surprise when she arrived at work last night,
The best way to shop on Black Friday,
and much more.
Link to our friend Jason's book
email us at candidradio@gmail.com
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Picking apart one of those Dumb Back in My Day lists.
Posted by Zman
You've seen them in your inbox. Those back in my day lists that tell you how much "better" things were thirty some odd years ago. Well I thought I'd take one of these lists and pick it apart to show just how silly they really are. My responses to the list are in quotes after each item.
If you are 36, or older, you might think this is hilarious!
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning.... Uphill... Barefoot... BOTH ways...yadda, yadda, yadda
And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on my kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!
But now that I'm over the ripe old age of forty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. They've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, They live in a virtual Utopia! And I hate to say it, but the kids today, don't know how good they 've got it!
1) I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have the Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalog!!
"Someone obviously has a problem with being able to quickly look things up. Maybe the person who wrote this enjoys the old way but most of us like the fact that we can instantly look things up. Not sure why this person thinks this is a bad thing."
2) There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter - with a pen! Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox, and it would take like a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents!
"I guess this person did not have access to a phone. I can remember sense I was pretty little and I'm forty two that we had access to phones in our house. so no you did not need to send a letter. And if you did send a letter, it took a couple days to get there. 36 years ago we were using an inventions called trucks and air planes to get mail around much like today. We were no longer using the pony express."
3) Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our behinds! Nowhere was safe!
"Yes because that was so much better. I guess this person sees nothing worn with child abuse?"
4) There were no MP3's or Napsters or iTunes! If you wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the record store and shoplift it yourself!
"So, what's this persons point, and I tunes is not stealing. I tunes is a legal downloading site. This person really has a problem with modern technology."
5) Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio, and the DJ would usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up! There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car. We'd play our favorite tape and "eject" it when finished, and then the tape would come undone rendering it useless. Cause, hey, that's how we rolled, Baby! Dig?
"because being able to have CD's that last a long time is such a horrible advancement. Look technology advances get over it already."
6) We didn't have fancy stuff like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called, they got a busy signal, that's it!
"Because getting stuck not being able to get a hold of someone in an emergency was so much better."
7) There weren't any cell phones either. If you left the house, you just didn't make a call or receive one. You actually had to be out of touch with your "friends". OH MY GOSH !!! Think of the horror... not being in touch with someone 24/7!!! And then there's TEXTING. Yeah, right. Please!
You kids have no idea how annoying you are.
"Maybe not but we have a pretty good idea how annoying you are. and why is being able to get in touch with someone 24/7 a bad thing. Maybe you liked the day when you could not reach someone in an emergency but I kind of like the ability to do that. So how is this a bad thing. It's also not just kids using this technology. Mostt adults use it too. Get out of the rock your under and you might realize this."
8) And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your parents, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, the collection agent... you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!
"What is wrong with knowing who called?"
9) We didn't have any fancy PlayStation or Xbox video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your screen guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination!!! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen.. Forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE!
"Video game technology advances like everything else, Go play your Arari 2066. I'll keep the great graffics of my x box."
10) You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your butt and walk over to the TV to change the channel!!! NO REMOTES!!! Oh, no, what's the world coming to?!?!
It's called progress, get over it." I used to read the old TV guide cover to cover but those days are over, get over it."
11) There was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying? We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons!
"Actually many TV stations ran cartoons during the week in the afternoons when you got out of school. Sounds like someone is using a little selective memory. Plus everyone nows the good cartoons are on Boomering not Cartoon Network."
12) And we didn't have microwaves. If we wanted to heat something up, we had to use the stove! Imagine that!
"And you can still use the stove it you want. No one is stopping you."
13) And our parents told us to stay outside and play... all day long. Oh, no, no electronics to soothe and comfort. And if you came back inside... you were doing chores!
"My parents never told us that." Maybe your parents realized how annoying you were and that's why they made you stay outside."
And car seats - oh, please! Mom threw you in the back seat and you hung on. If you were lucky, you got the "safety arm" across the chest at the last moment if she had to stop suddenly, and if your head hit the dashboard, well that was your fault for calling "shot gun" in the first place!
"Because the brain damage people received at the time was so much better. Probably explains why this person wrote this drivel. Brain damage could be the only explanation for writing this. and by the way, We did have car seats and wear our seat belts back then. I'm 42 and can always remember wearing a seat belt.
See! That's exactly what I'm talking about! the kids today have got it too easy. They're spoiled rotten! You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1970 or any time before!
Regards,
The Over 40 Crowd
"I can't think of anyone I know over forty who think like this. The person tho wrote this obiously has a problem with the fact that older is not better and I'm gguessing this person is well over forty."
You've seen them in your inbox. Those back in my day lists that tell you how much "better" things were thirty some odd years ago. Well I thought I'd take one of these lists and pick it apart to show just how silly they really are. My responses to the list are in quotes after each item.
If you are 36, or older, you might think this is hilarious!
When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning.... Uphill... Barefoot... BOTH ways...yadda, yadda, yadda
And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on my kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!
But now that I'm over the ripe old age of forty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. They've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, They live in a virtual Utopia! And I hate to say it, but the kids today, don't know how good they 've got it!
1) I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have the Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalog!!
"Someone obviously has a problem with being able to quickly look things up. Maybe the person who wrote this enjoys the old way but most of us like the fact that we can instantly look things up. Not sure why this person thinks this is a bad thing."
2) There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter - with a pen! Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox, and it would take like a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents!
"I guess this person did not have access to a phone. I can remember sense I was pretty little and I'm forty two that we had access to phones in our house. so no you did not need to send a letter. And if you did send a letter, it took a couple days to get there. 36 years ago we were using an inventions called trucks and air planes to get mail around much like today. We were no longer using the pony express."
3) Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our behinds! Nowhere was safe!
"Yes because that was so much better. I guess this person sees nothing worn with child abuse?"
4) There were no MP3's or Napsters or iTunes! If you wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the record store and shoplift it yourself!
"So, what's this persons point, and I tunes is not stealing. I tunes is a legal downloading site. This person really has a problem with modern technology."
5) Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio, and the DJ would usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up! There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car. We'd play our favorite tape and "eject" it when finished, and then the tape would come undone rendering it useless. Cause, hey, that's how we rolled, Baby! Dig?
"because being able to have CD's that last a long time is such a horrible advancement. Look technology advances get over it already."
6) We didn't have fancy stuff like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called, they got a busy signal, that's it!
"Because getting stuck not being able to get a hold of someone in an emergency was so much better."
7) There weren't any cell phones either. If you left the house, you just didn't make a call or receive one. You actually had to be out of touch with your "friends". OH MY GOSH !!! Think of the horror... not being in touch with someone 24/7!!! And then there's TEXTING. Yeah, right. Please!
You kids have no idea how annoying you are.
"Maybe not but we have a pretty good idea how annoying you are. and why is being able to get in touch with someone 24/7 a bad thing. Maybe you liked the day when you could not reach someone in an emergency but I kind of like the ability to do that. So how is this a bad thing. It's also not just kids using this technology. Mostt adults use it too. Get out of the rock your under and you might realize this."
8) And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your parents, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, the collection agent... you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!
"What is wrong with knowing who called?"
9) We didn't have any fancy PlayStation or Xbox video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your screen guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination!!! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen.. Forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE!
"Video game technology advances like everything else, Go play your Arari 2066. I'll keep the great graffics of my x box."
10) You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your butt and walk over to the TV to change the channel!!! NO REMOTES!!! Oh, no, what's the world coming to?!?!
It's called progress, get over it." I used to read the old TV guide cover to cover but those days are over, get over it."
11) There was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying? We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons!
"Actually many TV stations ran cartoons during the week in the afternoons when you got out of school. Sounds like someone is using a little selective memory. Plus everyone nows the good cartoons are on Boomering not Cartoon Network."
12) And we didn't have microwaves. If we wanted to heat something up, we had to use the stove! Imagine that!
"And you can still use the stove it you want. No one is stopping you."
13) And our parents told us to stay outside and play... all day long. Oh, no, no electronics to soothe and comfort. And if you came back inside... you were doing chores!
"My parents never told us that." Maybe your parents realized how annoying you were and that's why they made you stay outside."
And car seats - oh, please! Mom threw you in the back seat and you hung on. If you were lucky, you got the "safety arm" across the chest at the last moment if she had to stop suddenly, and if your head hit the dashboard, well that was your fault for calling "shot gun" in the first place!
"Because the brain damage people received at the time was so much better. Probably explains why this person wrote this drivel. Brain damage could be the only explanation for writing this. and by the way, We did have car seats and wear our seat belts back then. I'm 42 and can always remember wearing a seat belt.
See! That's exactly what I'm talking about! the kids today have got it too easy. They're spoiled rotten! You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1970 or any time before!
Regards,
The Over 40 Crowd
"I can't think of anyone I know over forty who think like this. The person tho wrote this obiously has a problem with the fact that older is not better and I'm gguessing this person is well over forty."
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
My take on the "We Want a Cure for Tourette Syndrome posts on Facebook.
Posted by Zman
No doubt by now you have seen the Tourette Syndrome posts on Facebook. If you have not, I'll describe it to you. It is a picture of a green T shirt with the words, "We want a cure for Tourette Syndrome, When do we want it, C@#t" I won't type the full word but you get the idea. Basically it pokes fun at the uncontrollable swearing part of Tourette Synbdrome.
Now as someone who has Tourette Syndrome I'd like to point out that the swearing, or coprolalia is the rarest form of Tourette Syndrome but unfortunately gets the most publicity. Tourette Syndrome is a disorder effecting the nervous system that causes involuntary movements and sounds called tics. These take many forms. Now I do have involuntary vocalizations. Anyone who works with me has seen me walking around appearing to talk to myself. Now my co workers know I'm just blurting out random words and phrases. I do it at a whisper so you'd have to be standing almost next to me to hear it. I've been able to control the volume but of course can't control the vocalizations but I do not have the swearing problem. As I said, that part is very rare.
Along with the tics Tourette Syndrome can come along with other problems like OCD (obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, ADD,anxiety, depression, and other problems so it is more than just a swearing disease and should not be taken lightly. I wonder if the people posting this to Facebook would also post similar comments about other diseases and disorders like cancer or mental illness. I'm guessing probably not. They'd catch hell from most of their friends. Tourette Syndrome is no different. It should never be considered OK to poke fun at a disease or disorder It is no more appropriate to post these kinds of comments about Tourette Syndrome than it would be about any other disease or disorder. Those of us who live with Tourette Syndrome can tell you it is no picnic.
All this Facebook post shows is peoples ignorance, Instead of making fun of someones disorder or disability, why not take a few minutes and try to actually learn something about it.
No doubt by now you have seen the Tourette Syndrome posts on Facebook. If you have not, I'll describe it to you. It is a picture of a green T shirt with the words, "We want a cure for Tourette Syndrome, When do we want it, C@#t" I won't type the full word but you get the idea. Basically it pokes fun at the uncontrollable swearing part of Tourette Synbdrome.
Now as someone who has Tourette Syndrome I'd like to point out that the swearing, or coprolalia is the rarest form of Tourette Syndrome but unfortunately gets the most publicity. Tourette Syndrome is a disorder effecting the nervous system that causes involuntary movements and sounds called tics. These take many forms. Now I do have involuntary vocalizations. Anyone who works with me has seen me walking around appearing to talk to myself. Now my co workers know I'm just blurting out random words and phrases. I do it at a whisper so you'd have to be standing almost next to me to hear it. I've been able to control the volume but of course can't control the vocalizations but I do not have the swearing problem. As I said, that part is very rare.
Along with the tics Tourette Syndrome can come along with other problems like OCD (obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, ADD,anxiety, depression, and other problems so it is more than just a swearing disease and should not be taken lightly. I wonder if the people posting this to Facebook would also post similar comments about other diseases and disorders like cancer or mental illness. I'm guessing probably not. They'd catch hell from most of their friends. Tourette Syndrome is no different. It should never be considered OK to poke fun at a disease or disorder It is no more appropriate to post these kinds of comments about Tourette Syndrome than it would be about any other disease or disorder. Those of us who live with Tourette Syndrome can tell you it is no picnic.
All this Facebook post shows is peoples ignorance, Instead of making fun of someones disorder or disability, why not take a few minutes and try to actually learn something about it.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
295candidradio.com with Zman and Littleflurry
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on this show,
The new I phone 4s,
Steve Jobs Passing,
Shit Siri Says
Damn You Auto Correct the dirty version (Maggie and Laura of the Maggie and Laura show read the clean ones)
Little flurry reviews "My Life Deleted" by Scott Bolzan
What will happen to Apple after Steve Jobs passing, our thoughts
One of Zman's co workers tired to flood Wal Mart.
We wonder if family listens,
If we can put something on it, it has something on it.
Addictive Facebook games and what the heck is qat, zman used it in words with friends and it is an actual word so we look pu what it is.
and more.
email us a comment or an mp3 of your comment candidradio@gmail.com
Also, can you spot the mistake.
on this show,
The new I phone 4s,
Steve Jobs Passing,
Shit Siri Says
Damn You Auto Correct the dirty version (Maggie and Laura of the Maggie and Laura show read the clean ones)
Little flurry reviews "My Life Deleted" by Scott Bolzan
What will happen to Apple after Steve Jobs passing, our thoughts
One of Zman's co workers tired to flood Wal Mart.
We wonder if family listens,
If we can put something on it, it has something on it.
Addictive Facebook games and what the heck is qat, zman used it in words with friends and it is an actual word so we look pu what it is.
and more.
email us a comment or an mp3 of your comment candidradio@gmail.com
Also, can you spot the mistake.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
293candidradio with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show
The high cost of smoking,
Triple X domain names, would you get one?
ware House lingo,
Recent Celebrity Deaths.
Missing Children and Adults,
Zoo trip,
unatended children,
Dumb things people do in hurricanes,
Zman's thoughs on radio today,
9/11
Jim Gaffigan,
Zman's idea of camping,
New member of the family,
polar bears,
Allergies,
and much more.
Websites we talked about.
Bring Kyron Home
Missing kids
Americas missing adults
A must read for those suffering from allergies
all about Polar Bears
triple X domain names
Brookfield Zoo
candidradios flickr page
candidradios youtube Channel
Wall of Shame Designed to help Bears of Tahoe.
Late St. Louis Cardinals announcer Jack Buck's poem given as Major League Baseball resumed one week after the September 11th attakcs
podcasts mentioned
The Maggie and Laura Show
On this show
The high cost of smoking,
Triple X domain names, would you get one?
ware House lingo,
Recent Celebrity Deaths.
Missing Children and Adults,
Zoo trip,
unatended children,
Dumb things people do in hurricanes,
Zman's thoughs on radio today,
9/11
Jim Gaffigan,
Zman's idea of camping,
New member of the family,
polar bears,
Allergies,
and much more.
Websites we talked about.
Bring Kyron Home
Missing kids
Americas missing adults
A must read for those suffering from allergies
all about Polar Bears
triple X domain names
Brookfield Zoo
candidradios flickr page
candidradios youtube Channel
Wall of Shame Designed to help Bears of Tahoe.
Late St. Louis Cardinals announcer Jack Buck's poem given as Major League Baseball resumed one week after the September 11th attakcs
podcasts mentioned
The Maggie and Laura Show
293candidradio with Zman and Littleflurry
Click here to listen
On this show
The high cost of smoking,
Triple X domain names, would you get one?
ware House lingo,
Missing Children and Adults,
Zoo trip,
unatended children,
Dumb things people do in hurricanes,
Zman's thoughs on radio today,
9/11
Jim Gaffigan,
Zman's idea of camping,
New member of the family,
polar bears,
Allergies,
and much more.
Websites we talked about.
Bring Kyron Home
Missing kids
Americas missing adults
A must read for those suffering from allergies
all about Polar Bears
triple X domain names
Brookfield Zoo
candidradios flickr page
candidradios youtube Channel
Wall of Shame Designed to help Bears of Tahoe.
Late St. Louis Cardinals announcer Jack Buck's poem given as Major League Baseball resumed one week after the September 11th attakcs
podcasts mentioned
The Maggie and Laura Show
On this show
The high cost of smoking,
Triple X domain names, would you get one?
ware House lingo,
Missing Children and Adults,
Zoo trip,
unatended children,
Dumb things people do in hurricanes,
Zman's thoughs on radio today,
9/11
Jim Gaffigan,
Zman's idea of camping,
New member of the family,
polar bears,
Allergies,
and much more.
Websites we talked about.
Bring Kyron Home
Missing kids
Americas missing adults
A must read for those suffering from allergies
all about Polar Bears
triple X domain names
Brookfield Zoo
candidradios flickr page
candidradios youtube Channel
Wall of Shame Designed to help Bears of Tahoe.
Late St. Louis Cardinals announcer Jack Buck's poem given as Major League Baseball resumed one week after the September 11th attakcs
podcasts mentioned
The Maggie and Laura Show
Monday, September 05, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Congrats to fellow podcasters Maggie and The Dude
From the ever popular Maggie and Laura show. Engaged!
Here is their itunes link! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maggie-and-laura-podcast/id392570517
Here is their itunes link! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maggie-and-laura-podcast/id392570517
Monday, August 01, 2011
292candidradio with Zman and Littleflurry
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On this show,
Photos from this show can be found here!
Our trip to the Museum on Science of Industry in Chicago,
Littleflurry admits Zman is right about directions,
Dealing with the Humor Impared,
Drivers are stupid,
more stories of ways people react to blindness,
We share some stats about where you are listening,
MTV turnes 30 today,
We talk about the prayer from the Nation Wide series NASCAr race where the preacher thanked God for his, "smokin Hot Wife,"
Creepy guy at Pet Smart,
Ostrich Farm,
Zman makes "funny" comments while looking around Pure One Imports with Littleflurry.
Get songafired
and more
Check out the videos we talked about on our youtube channel
send us a comment candidradio@gmail.com
On this show,
Photos from this show can be found here!
Our trip to the Museum on Science of Industry in Chicago,
Littleflurry admits Zman is right about directions,
Dealing with the Humor Impared,
Drivers are stupid,
more stories of ways people react to blindness,
We share some stats about where you are listening,
MTV turnes 30 today,
We talk about the prayer from the Nation Wide series NASCAr race where the preacher thanked God for his, "smokin Hot Wife,"
Creepy guy at Pet Smart,
Ostrich Farm,
Zman makes "funny" comments while looking around Pure One Imports with Littleflurry.
Get songafired
and more
Check out the videos we talked about on our youtube channel
send us a comment candidradio@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
OSTRICH TV on Candidradio.com
Happy Anniversary as I surprised him and took him on a wildlife date he won't forget.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
291candidradio with Zman and Littleflurry
click here to listen.
New couch,
Dumb move by Netflix,
Kids do strange things,
Some comments we recieve about being child free by choice,
The earliest digital cameras,
Casey Anthony, we weigh in on the verdict,
What does 350 percent mean to you,
Sharks may become extinct,
It's been hotter,
and much more,
links mentioned,
Wale Wars
Missing child Kyron Kormon
Sharks dissapearing,
Podcasts mentioned
The Maggie and Laura Show,
Dawn and drew,
Darin DeShong, (his flickr page as he does not podcast anymore,
Bands mentioned,
Rasputina.
send us an mp3 comment or a typed comment at candidradio@gmail.com
New couch,
Dumb move by Netflix,
Kids do strange things,
Some comments we recieve about being child free by choice,
The earliest digital cameras,
Casey Anthony, we weigh in on the verdict,
What does 350 percent mean to you,
Sharks may become extinct,
It's been hotter,
and much more,
links mentioned,
Wale Wars
Missing child Kyron Kormon
Sharks dissapearing,
Podcasts mentioned
The Maggie and Laura Show,
Dawn and drew,
Darin DeShong, (his flickr page as he does not podcast anymore,
Bands mentioned,
Rasputina.
send us an mp3 comment or a typed comment at candidradio@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Advice to parents on how silly you can look when holding on to the Apron Strings when your kids go off to collage.
Posted by Zman
Many of you might be getting ready to head off to collage this fall. Now for many this transiton will go smoothly. I’m not talking about just being on your own, I’m talking about the parents who have no trouble excepting the fact that their grwon children are moving on and will have their own lives. Many parents seem to make this transition well. However there are those that insist on holding on to the apron strings. They seem to think they can still tell their adult children how they can live while they are away at school. My parents fit in to this catagory. Now my parents are good people but they just had some issues with the apron strings when I left for collage.
A couple of the more silly examples of their attempts, First they tried to tell me what I could and could not buy with the money I made at my campus job. Really, they thought it was right to tell an adult who was twenty two a the time what he coud buy? I tried explaining to them on many occasions that is is rude to tell someone else how to spend the money they make themselves. They just never seemed to understand this fact. The real irritating part was they never tried this on my younger sisters. A point which I made to them several times. Of course never getting an answer so I found the best way to deal with this problem was just to smile and nod and do what I was going to do anyway. Telling your adult children how to spend the money they make themselves is just plain rude and bossy. You have no right as a partent to tell your adult child how to spend the money he makes. Period. Now if it is your parents money that is different but don’t let them tell you what you can and cannot buy wiht the money you make. Again, the best way to handle this is just to smile and nod. It’s your money like it or not there is nothing they can do about it as much as they might moan and complain. Another good way to handle the problem is to embarrass them. Tell all your relatives what your parents are doing. I did that too and that got them to knock it off.
Another amusing story, I paid my own phone bill on time every month. There was a family reunion that I was not able to attend back home. I aw sent a card signed by several people saying they were sorry they missed me. I called several people on the list thanking them for the card. My mom actaully called me at seven thirty in the morning telling me she did not like that I called people thankng them for the card and I’d better work more hours becaue I couldn’t afrord to make such calls and she’d make sure the phone was taken out of my dorm room if I kept doig that. I told her as long as I’m payaing my phone bill on time there realy is not a damn thing she can do about it and she has no idea what I can and cannot afford. After all I’m the one making my money, If I could not have afforded them I would not have made them. I don’t know what my mom was trying to accomplish by this but she made herself look kind of foolish and was another example to me and my friends that she was having a difficult time letting go of the apron strings. Again, the best way to handle things like this is just to smile and nod and do what you’re going to do. As long as you’re paying your bills with your money their is not anything your parents can do if they don’t like what you’re doing with the money you’re making. They may complain and while abou tit and make silly threats like mine did but they can’t do anything about it. Besides smiling and nodding another good way to handle them is to tell all your relatives about their behaviour. That tends to make them less likely to pull stuff like this if they know you’re going to tell everyone about it. Again most parents won’t have a problem with the apron strings but some will and you have to know how to deal with them.
and Parents, you have to let your adult children be adults and not meddle in their business. If they are paying their own bills and earning their own money you have to mind your own business. Otherwise your children might resent you and lose some respect. Eccept that they are going to do some things you’re not going to like but you still have no right to tell them how to spend or handle the money they make themselves. That’s just the way it is and you just have to deal with it. Tellng your child how to spend his own money will not teach him any financial responsibility and looks very stupid when you only treat one child this way and not the others. Trust me that really make you as a parent look foolish and your child will probably just ignore you anyway as they should. If they are spending your money that is different but you have no right to tell them how to spend the money they make themselves.
Now I do have other apron string stories but those two are the most blatent examples of my parents and the apron sting battles.
Talk to you later and have a good time at collage.
Many of you might be getting ready to head off to collage this fall. Now for many this transiton will go smoothly. I’m not talking about just being on your own, I’m talking about the parents who have no trouble excepting the fact that their grwon children are moving on and will have their own lives. Many parents seem to make this transition well. However there are those that insist on holding on to the apron strings. They seem to think they can still tell their adult children how they can live while they are away at school. My parents fit in to this catagory. Now my parents are good people but they just had some issues with the apron strings when I left for collage.
A couple of the more silly examples of their attempts, First they tried to tell me what I could and could not buy with the money I made at my campus job. Really, they thought it was right to tell an adult who was twenty two a the time what he coud buy? I tried explaining to them on many occasions that is is rude to tell someone else how to spend the money they make themselves. They just never seemed to understand this fact. The real irritating part was they never tried this on my younger sisters. A point which I made to them several times. Of course never getting an answer so I found the best way to deal with this problem was just to smile and nod and do what I was going to do anyway. Telling your adult children how to spend the money they make themselves is just plain rude and bossy. You have no right as a partent to tell your adult child how to spend the money he makes. Period. Now if it is your parents money that is different but don’t let them tell you what you can and cannot buy wiht the money you make. Again, the best way to handle this is just to smile and nod. It’s your money like it or not there is nothing they can do about it as much as they might moan and complain. Another good way to handle the problem is to embarrass them. Tell all your relatives what your parents are doing. I did that too and that got them to knock it off.
Another amusing story, I paid my own phone bill on time every month. There was a family reunion that I was not able to attend back home. I aw sent a card signed by several people saying they were sorry they missed me. I called several people on the list thanking them for the card. My mom actaully called me at seven thirty in the morning telling me she did not like that I called people thankng them for the card and I’d better work more hours becaue I couldn’t afrord to make such calls and she’d make sure the phone was taken out of my dorm room if I kept doig that. I told her as long as I’m payaing my phone bill on time there realy is not a damn thing she can do about it and she has no idea what I can and cannot afford. After all I’m the one making my money, If I could not have afforded them I would not have made them. I don’t know what my mom was trying to accomplish by this but she made herself look kind of foolish and was another example to me and my friends that she was having a difficult time letting go of the apron strings. Again, the best way to handle things like this is just to smile and nod and do what you’re going to do. As long as you’re paying your bills with your money their is not anything your parents can do if they don’t like what you’re doing with the money you’re making. They may complain and while abou tit and make silly threats like mine did but they can’t do anything about it. Besides smiling and nodding another good way to handle them is to tell all your relatives about their behaviour. That tends to make them less likely to pull stuff like this if they know you’re going to tell everyone about it. Again most parents won’t have a problem with the apron strings but some will and you have to know how to deal with them.
and Parents, you have to let your adult children be adults and not meddle in their business. If they are paying their own bills and earning their own money you have to mind your own business. Otherwise your children might resent you and lose some respect. Eccept that they are going to do some things you’re not going to like but you still have no right to tell them how to spend or handle the money they make themselves. That’s just the way it is and you just have to deal with it. Tellng your child how to spend his own money will not teach him any financial responsibility and looks very stupid when you only treat one child this way and not the others. Trust me that really make you as a parent look foolish and your child will probably just ignore you anyway as they should. If they are spending your money that is different but you have no right to tell them how to spend the money they make themselves.
Now I do have other apron string stories but those two are the most blatent examples of my parents and the apron sting battles.
Talk to you later and have a good time at collage.
Friday, July 01, 2011
290candidradio with Zman and littleflurry email candidradio@gmail.com
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On this show,
Dawn and Drew of the Dawn and Drew show survive a horrible attack,
Please help WI natives Dawn and Drew here, paypal donations would be amazing if you'd like to help them out.
http://dawnanddrew.com/support
How not to handle a gas leak at work,
So just how bad is our national debt,
Our poor sick puppy,
Our poor sick air conditioner,
Zman does some myth busting and makes the local paper,
and much more.
Shows mentioned
The Dawn and Drew Show.
email or send us an MP3 comment. candidradio@gmail.com
On this show,
Dawn and Drew of the Dawn and Drew show survive a horrible attack,
Please help WI natives Dawn and Drew here, paypal donations would be amazing if you'd like to help them out.
http://dawnanddrew.com/support
How not to handle a gas leak at work,
So just how bad is our national debt,
Our poor sick puppy,
Our poor sick air conditioner,
Zman does some myth busting and makes the local paper,
and much more.
Shows mentioned
The Dawn and Drew Show.
email or send us an MP3 comment. candidradio@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
NOAA RADIOS!
Do you have a NOAA weather radio? They are just as important as smoke detectors. They save lives. I bought my Grandpa one the year of the Utica tornado. He was a WWII vet and not new technology happy. He loved knowing he could hit a button on his radio like a snooze button and hear the latest changes in weather. I showed him how to put his SAME code in so he received only watches and warnings for his town. He was hard of hearing and loved that he could hear the alarm when bad weather came to his town in Kansas. For 19.00 plus the cost of backup batteries, this can save your life or the life of those you love. I have no monetary connection to the manufacturers of the radios. First alert, Midland (my fav) and others. They can be found at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Target, etc.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
289candidradio with Zman and littleflurry
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On this show,
http://www.youtube.com/user/candidradio?feature=mhee
GroundHog video http://youtu.be/On-I_B2SV38
A blast from the past song by Blondie and how it ties in with today's date
End of whose world?
numi by kohler 6400.00 toilet http://www.kohler.com/numi/#overview.html
http://www.aaonline.net/
Job of the month
direct deposit phobia
www.needfastcomputerhelp.com
and other stuff.....
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On this show,
http://www.youtube.com/user/candidradio?feature=mhee
GroundHog video http://youtu.be/On-I_B2SV38
A blast from the past song by Blondie and how it ties in with today's date
End of whose world?
numi by kohler 6400.00 toilet http://www.kohler.com/numi/#overview.html
http://www.aaonline.net/
Job of the month
direct deposit phobia
www.needfastcomputerhelp.com
and other stuff.....
email us at candidradio at gmail dot com candidradio @ gmail. com
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
288candidradio with Zman and Littleflurry call 1-206-202-1609 or email
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On this show,
Osama Bin Laden is dead,
The royal Wedding,
How to keep your pets safe during a tornado
Dog pulling competitions, are they animal abuse?
Rate our kitchen,
Littleflurry's side job and why she left her last job,
Practices used by businesses that may not be legal,
Kids do not belong at a baby shower,
How we celebrated May Day when we were kids,
La Salle Illinois makes the Onion,
and much more. needfastcomputerhelp.com
Candidradio.com
call our comment line 1 206 202 1609,
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On this show,
Osama Bin Laden is dead,
The royal Wedding,
How to keep your pets safe during a tornado
Dog pulling competitions, are they animal abuse?
Rate our kitchen,
Littleflurry's side job and why she left her last job,
Practices used by businesses that may not be legal,
Kids do not belong at a baby shower,
How we celebrated May Day when we were kids,
La Salle Illinois makes the Onion,
and much more. needfastcomputerhelp.com
Candidradio.com
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Hope to get a Podcast done this weekend
Hello, it's Zman. It has been about a month sense our last show and we hope to get a new one recorded this weekend. Lots to talk about and I'm sure we'll have some silliness to as always. We have been doing a show about once a month and will keep to that schedule. In the meantime, For those celebrating Eater, hope you have a good Easter weekend and for those of us who do not, enjoy a nice relaxing weekend
Zman
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Friday, April 15, 2011
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