U2 Unveils Stadium Dates

U2 has revealed the first set of stadium dates for its tour. Toronto gets U2 on September 16, 2009

Song Of The Day: Get Home By Sarah Slean

Sarah Hope Slean is a Canadian singer-songwriter, painter, and photographer from Pickering, Ontario. She has released seven albums to date (including EPs and live albums).
This melody is featured on her fifth studio album and it will be released on March 11, 2008

Deal Of The Day: Free Sampling Event At Godiva Chocolate Stores

Visit any Godiva Boutique now through March 12 and tell them what item you would love to see dipped in chocolate.
In appreciation of your idea, you’ll receive one FREE mini brownie.
The winning idea will have a future debut in Godiva boutiques.

No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per person. Offer valid at Godiva Boutiques only in the U.S. and Canada; not valid in department/specialty stores, at Godiva.com, or through 1-800-9GODIVA. Not valid on previous purchases. No substitutions. Not redeemable for cash.

Twitter Can Be A Good Thing

I have been reluctant to add Twitter as another social network tool.......like I need any more. However, due to the fact that I do not use my cell phone for anything but emergencies I felt I could limit myself with a healthy balance as I won't be going mobile.
This week I signed on and have been having fun following the "tweets" of others. As a huge fan of Breakfast Television I have been following my peeps.......Kevin, Jennifer and Frankie Flowers.
Often their tweets are of interest to me and I thought some of you (Mom and Dad) may enjoy this clip that Jennifer Valentyne shared via Twitter.

Recycle Crayons

Instead of throwing away crayon stubs you can melt them into appealing shapes. See how to do it here.

Witch Mountain Movies

As the story of Witch Mountain returns to movie theaters this year with the release of “Race to Witch Mountain,” the original films that launched the Witch Mountain saga, Escape to Witch Mountain and Return to Witch Mountain, are returning to DVD in special new editions from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Long before Harry Potter and the Narnia movies, the Witch Mountain films created a world in which children learned to use their magical powers. I loved these Disney flicks and am looking forward to taking my kids to see the new flick starring Dwayne Johnson.

The new Walt Disney Family Classics DVD editions both contain extensive bonus features, including all new Pop-Up Fun Facts, filmmaker commentaries, and more. They will be available in stores on March 10, three days before the theatrical release of “Race to Witch Mountain.”

Song Of The Day: Love Is Free Sheryl Crow

On her website, Crow states that she was inspired by the floods in New Orleans for this particular song.

"What struck me about it is the stoicism of the New Orleans people, they are very spiritually based. You can see it in their eyes that they aren't going to give up, they are going to rebuild."

The music video shows Crow singing with an acoustic guitar in a boat while coming across all kind of characters.

Amazing Kid

Check out this young golf prodigy.

Dakota Fanning To Become A Vampire

Dakota Fanning has landed a role in the Twilight sequel New Moon.
I can't believe she is only 14.

Cool Craft Idea To Do With The Kids

My daughters love to create and always looking for fun craft ideas. This might be one I can do with them. We have the supplies......construction paper, scissors, marker, glue, paper plate and our hands.

Peter Tork Of Monkees Has Cancer

Peter Tork, a former member of the 1960s pop group The Monkees, says he has a rare form of head and neck cancer, but the prognosis is good.

Food: Either Or....

Lemon or lime? Lime
Curries or jambalaya? Jambalaya
Papaya or mango? Mango
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Lobster or crab? Crab

Oranges or apples? Apples

Stew or stirfry? Stirfry
Vinaigrette or ranch/creamy dressing? Ranch
7-UP or Coke? Coke
Bell peppers or carrots? Bell Peppers

Milk or soy milk? Milk
Nacho or potato chips? Nacho
Gummi bears or licorice? Licorice
Potatoes or rice? Potatoes
Sourdough or multigrain? Sourdough
Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla
BBQ or pizza? Pizza
Olives or pickles? Pickles
Roast chicken or roast beef? Roast Chicken
Hot fudge or caramel? Caramel
Risotto or pasta? Pasta
Apple pie or lemon meringue? Apple
Appetizers or dessert? Appetizers
Grapes or berries? Grapes
Ice cream or sorbet? Sorbet

Song Of The Day: I Ain't Gonna Be Your Fool By Ann Margret

Remeber when......Mr.Slate's company is building the Bedrock Bowl, which is about to receive superstar Ann-Margrock for its first show. However, going for a ride, Ann has a flat tire on her sports car and seeks help at the Flintstones'home. She gets attached to Pebbles. However, as they don't know who she really is (goes under the name of Annie), Fred and Barney practice for a "talent search show" for a chance to perform with Ann-Margrock herself .

The Toy & Action Figure Museum

If we ever go to Oklahoma, my husband could amuse himself for hours in this store.

Vanity Fair’s Comedians Issue

Check out the slideshow of Vanity Fair's tribute to the male comedy troupe of the moment.

Dylan Asks For Musical Favors

Bob Dylan is asking friends to finish Hank Williams songs.

Song Of The Day: Heaven Is a Half Pipe By OPM

OPM is a Southern California based band with a distinctive sound, combining hip-hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.
The name OPM according to the band's frontman John E. Necro, is an abbreviation of the phrase "Open People's Minds". This was stated during an interview with MarijuanaRadio.com.

What's Your 80's Karoke Song?

Post your results in the comments.

Your 80s Song is "Sweet Child O' Mine"

If you were transported back to the 80s, your life would be all about rock and roll. You love the free wheeling, wild atmosphere of the 80s - even if there were consequences later on. You think of the 80s as a time of partying hard and letting loose. Even if you find a lot of the 80s nostalgia to be a bit lame, you truly believe there was no better decade.

What's Your 80s Karaoke Song?

Song Of The Day: Me By Kina

Kina is an American musician best known for her work with Grammy nominated band Brownstone and her 2000 solo single "Girl from the Gutter". Kina grew up listening to Lenny Kravitz, Smokey Robinson, Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin.
Her first taste of stardom came when she was picked as a replacement member for the Grammy nominated band Brownstone in 1995. In 1997, as the group failed to match its previous successes Kina decided to leave the band to pursue a solo career.

Why I Hate Springing Forward

Daylight saving time begins this weekend and I despise the whole time change thing.....but springing forward is the worst.
As far as I can tell, it doesn't actually "save" daylight. It just shifts ........Sometimes, I see more of it at the beginning of my day or at the end of it.
I wonder if there's actually a point to all this time-shifting. I keep reading that there is little evidence to prove that DST actually saves energy. I’m still getting up at 5 a.m., so I’m going to just turn up the heat and turn on the lights an hour earlier before the sun rises.......where is the energy saving in that?
24 hours in a day is not enough for a girl like me and now I have to lose an hour out of my day.
On the Sunday evening after the time change, I'm not tired yet when I try to go to sleep at my regular bedtime and this is a problem for an insomniac like me without the time change to begin with. Then I feel jet lagged for about a week after the time changes.
No matter how many times I go through this absurd ritual I can never remember how to reset the clock in my van.
Seriously, they don't do the DST thing in Saskatchewan, Arizona and Hawaii and they seem perfectly happy.