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DON DIEGO

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Living here, playing here, and working here, it’s Don Diego in Southern New Mexico!!!

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SHOW OPENING
Today is the 262nd Day of 2011. There are 103 Days Remaining.

Today is…

International Talk Like A Pirate Day
National Butterscotch Pudding Day

Sunrise:
6:53

OVERNIGHT:

Charlie Sheen presents Outstanding Lead Actor: ["Before I present outstanding lead actor in a comedy series, my old category, I want to take a moment to get something off my chest and say a few words to everybody here from Two and a Half Men. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you nothing but the best for this upcoming season. We spent eight wonderful years together, and I know you will continue to make great television."]

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Monday, September 19, 2011

• Brooks & Dunn earned a platinum album for The Greatest Hits Collection II in 2007.
• The Wreckers' Stand Still, Look Pretty album was certified gold in 2006.
• Grand Ole Opry member Skeeter Davis passed away in Nashville in 2004.
• Brad Paisley kicked off his first headlining tour at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix in 2002.
• Eddie Rabbitt, Kent Robbins ("Straight Tequila Night") and Merle Kilgore ("Ring Of Fire") were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1998.
• Patty Loveless's Honky Tonk Angel album was released in 1988.
• Mickey Gilley's remake of "Here Comes The Hurt Again" hit Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1981.

Riddle Me This
Four cars come to a four way stop, all coming from a different direction. They can't decide who got there first, so they all go forward at the same time. They do not crash into each other, but all four cars go. How is this possible?


They all made right-hand turns!


Celebrity Spotlight

“King George Strait” is back on top of the country charts with his 24th #1 album. Here for a Good Time, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and landed at #3 on the Top 200 chart this week. Though he thought about hanging up his songwriting hat, George admits he definitely had a good time writing the tune with his son Bubba and Dean Dillon. “’Here for a Good Time was an idea that my son had had, and Dean, he’s going like, ‘Well, Bubba what have you got today?’ And he goes, ‘Well, I got this ‘I’m not here for a long time, but I’m here for a good time idea. Should we write it as a ballad? Or is it serious?’ We decided it was a more fun idea than a more serious, so we wrote it that way.” George recently announced a 2012 tour with fellow country star Martina McBride to kickoff in January.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Trisha Yearwood (47)
• Jimmy Fallon (Actor/comedian, Saturday Night Live) (37)
• Sanaa Lathan (actress, Alien vs Predator, Out Of Time) (40)
• Cheri Oteri (actress-comedienne, Saturday Night Live, Liar Liar, Scary Movie) (49)
• Soledad O'Brien (CNN anchor) (45)
• Kevin Zegers (actor, Transamerica, Air Bud, Dawn of the Dead) (27)



HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Martin Kovacs
He's my father, the one I love and the one I look up to everyday. I'm 19 years old and just graduated high school, where now I know my life is just about to begin. Even though my Dad is in the U.S. Army and can't always be there for me, I know he loves me and would do anything for me. My father has been in the Army for 20+ years and has become a professional racquetball player on the side. He's very successful, overcome many challenges, accomplished various achievements, and made some good decisions in the past.
He inspires me to never give up and really shows me what dedication is. I admire him for what he's done for himself and for other people in the family. I realize how much he has accomplished in his life, he inspires me to be just like him. He gives me determination to never give up, regardless what kind of things in life are thrown at you. I look at him as my noble father and my hero.
With Love Dad.
Submitted by Joseph Kovacs
Martin Kovacs is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Justin Rose was trying not to lose the BMW Championship until he decided to play like he wanted to win.
Rose already was feeling the pressure from watching a five-shot lead over John Senden shrink to one. He hit another mediocre shot that came up short of the 17th green, and while he faced a relatively simple chip, Rose thought about using his putter because it would eliminate any chance of a mistake.
Rose chipped in for birdie to restore his lead, then played the 18th without fear to close out an even-par 71 and a two-shot victory that sends him to the Tour Championship with a shot at the $10 million FedEx Cup prize.

E-Mail “Inbox”

I have a question for you Don.

Should we just stay away from used up single moms?

Personally, I'm not too thrilled about the idea of being a sucker who provides for a woman and another man’s children. I just find it ironic that a lot of these women who wouldn't give me the time of day in high school and college, are now older, their beauty starts to fade, all the "hot" guys and bad boys don't want them anymore, and she suddenly realizes she needs a job to support another man’s children. NOW she's ready to "mature" and "settle down" with the "nice guy" to mooch off him.

Too bad most of these men don't realize and/or don't care that they're being played. I just ended a relationship with a single mom after I had my fun with her. I led her to believe that we were "serious" just to get what I wanted from her.

Does that make me a jerk?
Signed,
Ralph

Ralph, yes, you are a JERK, and what’s more, you need counseling. Get some help Dude, right away!

HEALTH MOMENT

Eating lots of white-fleshed fruit such as apples and pears may significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
In a new study, Dutch researchers set out to determine a possible link between stroke risk and eating fruits and vegetables of various colors. They took a look at self-reported information from 20,069 people between ages 20 and 65 of what they ate over a one-year period.
All of the people had no previous diagnosed heart disease or stroke at the start of the study.
During the 10 years of follow-up, 233 people had strokes. The researchers say the risk of stroke was 52% lower for people who ate a lot of white-fleshed fruits and vegetables, compared to those who didn’t.
I guess an apple a day does keep the doctor away.


WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Crepes Ensenada

INGREDIENTS for Ensenada:

12 thin slices ham
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 can whole green chiles, cut into 1/4-inch strips
12 flour tortillas

INGREDIENTS for Cheese Sauce:

1/4 pound butter
1/2 cup flour
1 quart milk
3/4 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Paprika


TO PREPARE:

1. Divide ham, cheese and chile strips among tortillas. Place on top of tortillas; roll and secure, if necessary, with a toothpick.
2. Place tortilla rolls into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, separating them slightly.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Prepare Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour and cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
5. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, then add cheese, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
6. Pour Cheese Sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 45 minutes.

NOTE: A versatile recipe delightful for brunch, lunch or dinner. Tortillas are a welcome alternative to homemade crepes for busy cooks.

SERVES: 12


BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Never doubt the mighty power of terrestrial radio! In a new study of how people entertain themselves in the car, 64% said they mostly listen to AM or FM radio, making it the CLEAR number one pick. CD players came in second at 21%. And everything else . . . from iPods and satellite radio to Pandora and eight-tracks . . . accounted for 15%.

#2.) The people at Guinness World Records have revealed some of the new HUMAN ODDITIES in their upcoming edition. They include a woman with a 3.8-inch tongue that extends at least an inch below her chin . . . an 8-foot-3 man . . . a guy with a 7-foot-9 beard . . . and a woman with the world's largest AFRO at a 4-foot-4 circumference

#3.) Well THIS explains why the world smells so bad. A JARRING new survey has found that 21% of men admit they NEVER wear deodorant or body spray or anything. The survey also found that 21% of men don't use shampoo . . . not necessarily the same 21% who don't use deodorant but we're guessing there's some overlap there.


And I leave you with this thought…

"Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries."

KEEP SMILEIN

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