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Posted: 5:27 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012

QUIKKIES:What NOT to buy on Black Friday & what your coffee says about your personality!  

By Vikki Locke

- Some New Yorkers have developed a toxic cough because of Hurricane Sandy. Doctors say mold is causing the infections.


- Some Denny's franchisees and Hurricane Wings restaurants are adding a 5% surcharge to bills to offset the cost of Obamacare.


- A Honey Boo Boo comic book is in the works.
It will tell her life story


- Judge Judy celebrated her 70th birthday by wearing a bikini


- 147 million people will shop during Black Friday weekend

 

 

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (Rated PG-13) ... Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz,Nikki Reed. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" will be released as two separate films. The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

 

  Shriveled Wiener: Hattie Wiener, the 76 year-old star of TLC's “Extreme Cougar Wives,” recently made love to an 18 year-old. She had a hip replacement last year and says, “I’m a snob about people’s bodies if I’m going to bed with them. I know my own body, I know what turns me on. When I was 53, 54, I was a walking ‘Yes,’ honey! I’d walk by a department store and say to a young guy, ‘Man, those shoes are gorgeous,’ and he’d say, ‘You’re gorgeous!’ It would be great if my next husband was 35 or so; then he could go on after my death and still have kids.”

 

 Re-Joyce: Twilight fan Joyce Swiokla quit her job as an engineer to start CullenBoysAnonymous.com. The 52 year-old says, "I check the Internet all day long for 'Twilight' news, from the minute I wake up until I go to bed at midnight. If there is a chemical that's released when you're falling in love, your brain has it when you're reading or watching 'Twilight.' You get that utopic feeling of first love and you want to experience it over and over again."

 

Battle of the Sexes: A University of Victoria professor says the Twilight series doesn't depict healthy relationships between men and women. Janni Aragon claims Kristen Stewart's character isn't a good role model for young girls because she is clumsy and silly while Robert Pattinson's character is more mature and all-knowing. "At times he can be condescending. He watches her while she is sleeping. He is uninvited -- and in the real world, that's called stalking. That's not the same as being in love with someone so much you're obsessed."

 

 Twilight Zone: Chrystal Johnson, an accountant from Mesa, Arizona, says being a Twilight fan almost ruined her marriage. She tells the L.A. Times, "I found poems my husband had written in his journal about how I had fallen for a 'golden-eyed vampire.' Twilight' was always on my mind, to the point where I couldn't function. My husband finally came to me and said, 'I think you love Twilight more than you love me.'" Johnson and her husband separated and then reconciled after she was able to control her Twilight urges.

 

 Star Wars action figures, dominoes, Clue, Fisher-Price corn popper, Lite-Brite, little green army men, Magic 8 ball, pogo stick, sidewalk chalk, Simon, the tea set and Twister are all finalists for induction into the Toy Hall of Fame.

 

 10 Things Not To Buy On Black Friday from NBC

Toys
We've said it many times already, and we'll say it once more: Black Friday is not the best time to buy toys for the holidays. Many will likely still be discounted for Black Friday, and it may feel pretty good to get your shopping done early, but you won't love that sinking feeling you'll get when you see those toys discounted for less about two weeks before Christmas.

Game consoles without a bundled item
Speaking of toys, if you're looking to buy any of the major video game consoles this holiday, you're likely to get more bang for your buck by opting for one that comes with a few extras. While we've already seen a few choice Xbox deals in the leaked Black Friday ads, in years past, the vast majority of Editors' Choice console deals went to holiday bundles that included premium accessories and two or three game titles. These were frequently discounted 30 to 40 percent off their retail prices.

Brand Name HDTVs
Black Friday is an excellent time to invest in a new HDTV, as we predict a variety of size categories will hit their lowest price points. But don't expect the best deals to be tagged with name brands. Typically, the rock-bottom prices will mostly apply to third-tier manufacturers. Instead, brand name TVs tend to see their best price of the year in January and February as manufacturers look to clear stock in preparation for new models in the spring.

The latest digital cameras
There's no shortage of digital camera deals around Black Friday, but keep in mind that the premium current-generation models are just a few months away from being replaced by a new line of 2013 options. If you're eying a brand-new digital SLR, we recommend waiting until February or later when it becomes an "old model," resulting in more aggressive discounts from retailers.

Christmas decorations
While not typically on anyone's "To Buy on Black Friday" list, Christmas decor tends to end up in-cart on impulse buys. Sure, that string of lights or holiday wreath might be on sale, but deals on Christmas items get better the closer we get to the holiday itself — and of course are the best after the holiday.

Office supplies
For some, it may seem silly to advise against office supply deals on Black Friday, as it's not typically a category associated with the shopping event. But for several years running, office supply stores like Office Depot and OfficeMax have released Black Friday ads in the hopes of encouraging an uptick in business. Unfortunately, these deals are generally no better than those we see throughout the rest of the year. In fact, during the entire Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday stretch in 2011, we only found a measly three Editors' Choice deals in this category.

Jewelry and watches
We're flagging this accessories category "Do Not Buy" for the entire holiday season. Much like Christmas items, there will be lots of sales advertising shiny, metallic objects perfect for him or her. But the discounts on jewelry around the winter holidays are no better than those around Valentine's Day, when baubles are at their most in-demand. And instead of buying a watch now, consider holding off until the spring and summer when we see more Editors' Choice deals.

Winter apparel
During Black Friday, we'll likely see some of the best apparel coupons of the year from a variety of retailers. However, if winter apparel is on your list, it's smarter to hold off until January, when those items are added to clearance sales that take much deeper base discounts. We will inevitably find additional stacking coupons then too, to make those stronger sales even better for your wallet.

Apple iPad mini
The long-awaited iPad mini will set you back at least $329, and if it follows the price pattern of its distant predecessor, the first generation iPad, it won't see a discount until several months from now. While there's an off-chance that an attention-seeking retailer could offer an iPad mini promotion (the latest full-size iPad is included in the Target Black Friday ad, after all), the bottom line is this: the iPad mini features essentially the same innards as the iPad 2, and we're predicting that the latter will fall to $299 this Black Friday. Therefore, the iPad 2 will offer more screen real estate at a lower price.

Microsoft Surface RT tablet
Microsoft has seemingly made a concerted effort to position its products in line with Apple's, thus exerting a considerable amount of control over where the Surface is available and for how much. And like Apple's tendency to offer minimal discounts on the iPad, Microsoft might only offer a marginal deal on the Surface this season. But if Surface sales are weak, the tablet may instead go the way of the BlackBerry PlayBook, wherein we'll see its price fall considerably by the spring.

 

 

 

5 Healthy Ways To Detox Your Diet from fitnessmagazine.com

Skipping Meals Skipping meals may seem productive as a weight-loss solution, but in reality it is a major cause of weight gain.

Mindless Snacking Whether it's at your office desk, in your kitchen with the fridge open, or in front of the TV, chances are you're in the habit of thinking that those random, unplanned mouthfuls don't really count.

An Insatiable Sweet Tooth Sometimes you really just have to have something sweet. Recent research suggests that just a small amount of dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa content) helps curb both our sweet and salty cravings.

Eating Too Much Fast Food If you find yourself stuck in a fast-food situation, don't cave to the classic combos -- think fresh, not fried. Get a double salad with grilled chicken and low-fat balsamic dressing on the side, and skip the calorie-dense add-ons.

Slurping Soda One of the worst health habits is sugary soda . Every time you reach for a can of soda, envision yourself downing 10 teaspoons of sugar!

 

 

Shop Til Ya Drop

A new survey by CreditDonkey.com reveals that 25% of people will shop on Black Friday. Other findings:

- 60% of people won't shop on Black Friday because of the crowds

- 28% of men and 22% of women plan to shop Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving

- 58% of men and 49% of women plan to shop online on Cyber Monday

 

  

The Coffee Compatibility Guide from match.com

If your date orders a black coffee…
These basic cup o’ joe types tend to be responsible, ambitious, and aggressive. Fiercely independent, these individuals require you to work at coaxing out their romantic side in a relationship.

If your date orders a café au lait…
Café au lait drinkers are veeery laid-back people. These tradition-seekers also find comfort in typical male/female dating roles (i.e., the man gets the check and opens the door).

Most compatible with: Mocha-flavored coffee drinkers

If your date orders a mocha-flavored coffee…
Mocha drinkers are universal romantics who love being in love. Keep in mind, though, that they can be moody and aren’t the most reliable bunch. Still, they can more than make up for it with their wonderful lovey-dovey gestures.

Most compatible with: Everyone!

If your date orders an iced mocha…
These spontaneous, seductive flirts make very captivating dates, but if a long-term relationship is what you seek, keep in mind that their idea of “the future” is probably five minutes from now.

Most compatible with: Other iced mocha drinkers

If your date orders a chai tea latte…
Often stressed and anxious, chai tea latte drinkers tend to be shy in relationships, so the first move might have to be yours for the making if you are interested.

Most compatible with: Black coffee drinkers.

If your date orders a coffee-based Frappuccino…
Loaded with ambition, these energetic optimists give their all to everything they do — including dating. The only downside? They’re often guilty of over-committing themselves and might appreciate a level-headed partner who’ll remind them when to put on the brakes.

Most compatible with: Café au lait drinkers

If your date orders a tea or fruit-based Frappuccino…
These non-coffee Frappuccino drinkers are more often followers than leaders in the pack. Relationship-wise, this translates to an incredibly supportive partner who approaches life, love and work in a serious and thoughtful way.

Most compatible with: Iced mocha drinkers

If your date orders a café au lait…
Café au lait drinkers are veeery laid-back people. These tradition-seekers also find comfort in typical male/female dating roles (i.e., the man gets the check and opens the door).

Most compatible with: Mocha-flavored coffee drinkers

 

  

Dishonest Abe Gets Busted With Funny Money: The Central Falls, Rhode Island police recently arrested Dana Leland for using funny money at a Target. He passed counterfeit $100 bills with President Abraham Lincoln's face on them. Actual $100 bills have Benjamin Franklin's face on the front. Lincoln's portrait appears on $5 bills. Leland was apprehended after an officer recognized a surveillance photo.

 

DUI = Donuts Under the Influence: A Chicago bakery is selling deep fried donuts injected with different jelly and liquor flavors. The owners say the donuts are legal because they cook the fillings to eliminate the alcohol while still leaving the strong flavors behind.

  

Guests Wear Birthday Suits To Birthday Party: The South Glens Falls, New York police are investigating reports that strippers performed lap dances on teens at a boy’s surprise 16th birthday party. Chief Kevin Judd says photos on social networking sites were given to his department by people concerned about the November 3rd party.

 

Hairy Situation: A London junior high has banned 13 year-old Guy Hooker from growing a mustache. He wanted to raise money for Movember for Prostate Cancer research. The Priory Academy says it was "not an activity that many children would be able to join in with". "Fundraising is an inclusive activity with all pupils having the opportunity to participate regardless of age or gender. In a coeducational school with young children, growing facial hair would not be an activity that many children would be able to join in with. Whilst the school dress code does not explicitly mention facial hair, it does mention unusual hair styles and coloring that are contrary to a smart uniform appearance."

 

 Fart-Proof Underwear: Seiren has created fart-proof underwear. A company rep says, “It took us a few years to develop the first deodorant pants that are comfortable enough to wear in daily life, but efficient in quickly eliminating strong smells. At first we thought about selling them to those who require nursing care and to hospitals, but to our surprise, lots of ordinary people, [such as] businessmen who are in positions that require them to see people on a daily basis, bought them.”

 

 Taylor Swift has allegedly been texting Robert Pattinson. A source tells OK magazine, “Taylor’s been sending Rob texts and asking if he wants to meet up when they’re next in the same city. She has always had a thing for Rob, and when she and Taylor Lautner broke up, she let Rob know that she was available, but at that point he was hot and heavy with Kristen. Taylor would be a fantastic revenge fling if nothing else. Taylor is hot, but more than that, he knows Kristen would be crushed – and he’s dying to get back at her. He loves Kristen and has forgiven her partly, but he’s still a man, and he is dying to vindicate himself.”

 

 

Robert DeNiro ripped Jay-Z at Leonardo DiCaprio’s birthday party because he didn't return his calls. A source tells the NY Post, ''Bob was sitting at a table, and when Jay-Z went over to say hello, De Niro told Jay that he never called him back. Bob wasn’t in any mood to make polite conversation. He told Jay that if somebody calls you six times, you call them back. It doesn’t matter who you are, that is just rude. When Jay-Z tried to make a joke of it, saying he is terrible on the phone, De Niro kept telling him that he thinks he’s the man, but that he was disrespectful.’ Beyoncé came over, but that didn’t calm Bob down. It was the talk of the party. Everyone was saying there’s only one star in New York bigger and badder than Jay-Z, and that’s Robert De Niro. He can be quite scary when he’s angry.”

 

 

 Kate Middleton allegedly had no interest in meeting Kim Kardashian during Kim's recent trip to England. A source tells the National Enquirer, “Kim wasn’t happy because she’s obsessed with Kate, but the Duchess of Cambridge has no interest in be­coming part of the Kardashian pub­licity machine. Kate can’t stand their style, and from what she knows about their TV show, it’s just a bunch of trashy people primping and yelling at each other. She’s far too polite to diss Kim to her face, but she’s got enough on her plate without having tea with someone like her.”

 

Russell Brand accidentally smashed into a homeless man's shopping cart yesterday in West Hollywood. He picked up the recyclables and then left.

 

 

Bruce Jenner is allegedly consulting a divorce attorney. A source tells RADAR Online, “Bruce feels that Kris treats him like a doormat, and he’s had enough. “She constantly belittles his appearance and complains to mutual friends that he’s a boring old fart,” the source said about the Keeping Up with the Kardashians matriarch. Then she has the gall to flaunt her relationships with younger guys in his face! He hates it when cronies at the Country Club jokingly call him Bruce Kardashian. Kris is continually perceived as the moneymaker and the one who wears the pants in the family, and he’s sick and tired of the humiliation. One of Bruce’s pals who’s a sports entertainment lawyer has helped Bruce value the assets of the Kardashian-Jenner em­pire if he moves forward with a split. He’s also talked to a divorce attorney buddy about potential custody arrangements for his two girls with Kris.”

** UPDATE **

Kris Jenner says, "They're crazy. I called [Bruce] this morning and said, 'Honey, I think we're getting a divorce.' We were laughing. He goes, 'I'm at the hobby shop, can you leave me alone with this crap?' It was very funny. It's the craziest stuff. We've been dealing with this weekly for the last couple of years. You just have to take it in stride. Life is so good right now. We can laugh about it. We're strong. We've been such a tight-knit family for so long. To keep addressing [the rumors] every single time just gets old."

 

 

Kourtney Kardashian wants Scott Disick to sign a prenup. A source tells InTouch Weekly, “There’s no way she’d walk down the aisle with him without a prenup. She needed to protect her and her children’s futures.”

 

 

Taylor Swift is a workaholic. She says, "I don't know if I have a vacation for another year. You get really good at maintaining phone relationships with people you love, because you're just not going to get to see them all the time."

 

 Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles flirted yesterday during her X Factor rehearsal. A source tells E!, "Harry is there with her now. She is doing rehearsals this afternoon. And he is in her group. He watched her onstage going through her performance. He was sitting with her mom and the rest of her entourage. After she finished, he went up to the stage. They were joking and laughing. He picked her up and threw her over his shoulder and carried her off."

 

 

Kelly Clarkson has thought about getting breast implants. She tells In Touch Weekly, "I dream daily of a boob job. I have little boobs. I really want one. But I'm so scared, I would never do it. I'm a wussy girl, and I'd get freaked out."

 

 

Kelly Clarkson is in no rush to marry. She says, "There’s no rush; we’re not pushing anything. We will totally get married in the future. Brandon already has two awesome kids — an 11-year-old and a seven-year-old."

 

 

Only Country stars want to work with Kelly Clarkson. She tells The Boot, "I have, like, 5,000 duets in country music. I don't have one in pop. That's legitimately because everyone turns me down. I'm not even kidding. I've asked sooo many artists to sing with me. Everyone legitimately turns me down! The only one that hasn't was Chris Daughtry."

  

John Mayer is falling for Katy Perry. A source tells the Sun Times, “He truly appears to be totally head-over-heels [in love] with Katy. For once, he might be the one who has placed himself in a very vulnerable place. “Wouldn’t it be ironic if it was John who got the boot this time?” Katy is a very sensitive girl and if she does dump him, it will be done very gently.”

 

 Justin Bieber is trying to win back Selena Gomez. A source tells RADAR Online, “The problem in the first place is that Selena was a little bit of a jealous girlfriend and Justin wasn’t really taking her feelings into regard. Justin doesn’t see texting other girls as cheating, but he’s promised Selena he’ll stop if she takes him back. He is texting her like crazy trying to stay in her good graces. If either one of them slows down and they actually have the chance to spend time together again, they will end up back together.'' Gomez may not attend the AMA's because of the split.

 

 

Adam Levine can't watch himself in American Horror Story: Asylum. He says, "I can't watch that show! I don't like scary stuff. It's hard enough to sleep as it is."

  

Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West, Billy Joel, The Who, Alicia Keys and Bon Jovi will perform a Hurricane Sandy benefit concert on December 12th called ''12-12-12.''

 

 QUIKKIES COURTESY OF SHEETHAPPENS.

Vikki Locke

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