Don Diego's Hometown Country Blog

2011-09-30T02:52:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO IN THE MORNIN

TRUTH IS, THE OTHER GUY"S LIVE IN EL PASO. SO WHO YOU GONNA LISTEN TO?

KGRT!!!

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 272nd Day of 2011. There are 93 Days Remaining.

Today is…
National Mud Pack Day

Sunrise:
7:00

Morning Quote:
Every morning you have two choices, continue ur sleep with dreams or WAKE UP and chase ur dreams. CHOICE IS YOURS.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Friday, September 30, 2011

• George Strait topped the Billboard chart with "Give It Away" in 2006.
• Billy Currington's self-titled debut album was released in 2003.
• Frances Preston and George Jones were elected to the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1992.
• The Judds climbed to Number One on the Billboard country chart with "Let Me Tell You About Love" in 1989.

Riddle Me This

Walk on the living, they don't even mumble. Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble. What are they?

Fallen leaves

Celebrity Spotlight

Dierks Bentley sings about being at a bar and wanting to have a good time in his latest hit, "Am I The Only One," so it was only appropriate that that's where he chose to hold the song's Number One party. The celebration took place yesterday (Tuesday, September 27th) at a small Nashville bar called Losers.
Dierks tells us that "Am I The Only One" is as big a hit in concert as it has been on the charts. ["It's huge! It's a huge song. I mean, we've been starting the show off with 'Feel That Fire,' so it's like a big . . . I always try to come out swinging punches and it's a big show, and then that song comes in third. You really can't do that song too late cause it's called 'am I the only one that wants to have fun tonight.' You can't really close the show with that song. It's like meant to be up front in the show, but the energy that comes up even higher on that song comes in is palpable. It's been a great song for the live show, and it's a lot of fun. It really is. I actually wrote several verses to the song with Jim and J.R. but two only made the album, the radio edit, so in the live show I've been introducing some of the other verses that didn't make it, so it's been pretty fun."]
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CELEBRATING YOU

• Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) (48)
• Martina Hingis (Pro tennis player) (31)
• Lacey Chabert (TV actress, Party Of Five, Daddy Daycare) (29)
• Debrah Farentino (actress, NYPD Blue, Eureka) (52)
• Marion Cotillard (actress, La Vie En Rose, Public Enemies, Big Fish) (36)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are James Alvarez
Daddy served in the Army and fought in the Korean War. There were some close calls but He made it home. Not long after he got back to the USA he married my Mother.
May 13, 1964 my mother was killed in a car wreck, leaving my little brother age 3, sister age 5 and myself age 10. My hero, Daddy, owned his own business, an auto body shop. We lived in the back of the shop. It was hard for Daddy to run a shop and three small children.
Different people offered to keep different ones of us. One actually said she would keep all three of us. My Daddy would not let us go. He worked and kept us. My mother's parents lived with us for a while but my Daddy came and ate lunch and took care of us. My Daddy not only worked, he played with us too. We played ball together and rode horses. We also went to church together. After my Mother's death Daddy came in our rooms at night and said prayers with us.
In a world of such selfishness I sincerely thank God for my Daddy!
Submitted by Ginger Newsom
James Alvarez is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The Texas Rangers had to win their last six games in the regular season to earn home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs this time.
Just to get into the postseason, Tampa Bay had to overcome a nine-game deficit in the final month and a seven-run deficit in the final game.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don my name is Tommy and I listen to your show just about every morning. I’m emailing you because I’m obsessed with a girl who works at the T-mobile store near me and I keep breaking my iPhone so I can go back to the store and talk to her.

Were on a first name basis at this point and she smiles when I walk in but I don’t have the courage to ask her out. My friend told me I should tell her what I’ve been doing because she’ll find it flattering and definitely go out with me. I’m afraid she might think I’m a stalker, what do you think?

Signed,
Tommy

Tommy, you should ask her out. If she says no, then move on. It’s that simple my friend. Think about this, she may be wanting to ask you out but doesn’t want to be too forward. Man-Up dude, ask the girl out, she can only say no.

HEALTH MOMENT

Good news!
An inexpensive drug widely used in Central and Eastern Europe, but not approved in the United States, more than tripled smokers’ chances of successfully kicking the habit in a new study published in the latest New England Journal of Medicine.
The drug, Tabex (cytisine), has been used for smoking cessation in Russia and other Eastern European countries for more than four decades, but no rigorous studies have ever been done to prove its effectiveness.
Like the best-selling drug Chantix, marketed by Pfizer, it works by targeting a key nicotine receptor closely tied to tobacco cravings.
But the drug is much cheaper than Chantix and other smoking-cessation treatments, including nicotine replacement gums, patches, and inhalers, says researcher Robert West, PhD, of the University College London.
“In Russia, a (one-month) course of Tabex sells for about $6,” West tells WebMD. “This drug costs less than cigarettes, so it could potentially save a lot of lives in poorer countries where treatments to help people stop smoking have generally not been widely available.”

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Lawry's Signature Burger
Ingredients
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon Lawry's® Seasoned Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Lawry's® Seasoned Salt or Lawry's® 25% Less Sodium Seasoned Salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 hamburger rolls
Directions
1. Mix ground beef, onion, seasonings and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl until well blended. Shape into 4 patties. Sprinkle patties with additional seasoned salt before grilling, if desired.
2. Grill over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes per side or until burgers are cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees F). Toast rolls on the grill, open-side down, about 30 seconds or until golden.
3. Serve burgers on toasted rolls. Garnish with desired toppings and condiments.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

Say what you will about social media being a GIANT time waster . . . but it sure does make STALKING and COMPLAINING easier. A new survey by Nielsen found that 89% of people use social media to stalk . . . or as they put it, "find and maintain" old friends. And more than HALF of us, 51%, use it to complain and give negative feedback to products and businesses.

And I leave you with this thought…

"Cherish your visions; cherish your ideals; cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions."

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2011-09-29T02:51:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO IN THE MORNIN

TRUTH IS, THE OTHER GUY"S LIVE IN EL PASO. SO WHO YOU GONNA LISTEN TO?

KGRT!!!

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

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SHOW OPENING

Today is the 272nd Day of 2011. There are 93 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Confucius Day - Try your luck. Get a Fortune Cookie.

Sunrise:
6:59

Morning Quote:
Hard work pays off in the future, laziness pays off now.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 29, 2011
• Miranda Lambert's album, Revolution, was released in 2009.
• Randy Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.
• Lorrie Morgan married Sammy Kershaw in 2001.
• Having previously played the Grand Ole Opry as a member of The Ranch, Keith Urban made his solo debut on the Opry in 2000.
• Sara Evans' "No Place That Far," featuring supporting vocals by Vince Gill, was released in 1998.

Riddle Me This

I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes; I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole. What am I?

A steel chain

Celebrity Spotlight

Rodney Atkins’ “Take a Back Road” is spending its second week at No. 1. While the singer is happy with the success, achieving his sixth No. 1 record has really made him reflect on what it takes to get there. “You really realize after, after, a while just how much work: how many people; how…the stars in alignment; divine intervention; luck; it just, the fact that you get the song when you get it at that certain point of time; and all the, all the folks. And I’m knocked out, I really can’t express the way it makes you feel and I’m more in awe than I’ve ever been.” The tune is the title track of Rodney’s fourth studio album, which hits stores October 4th.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Bryant Gumbel (TV host/sportscaster) (63)
• Jill Whelan (Actress, Love Boat's Vicki Stubing) (45)
• Natasha Gregson Wagner (Actress, Two Girls And A Guy) (41)
• Ken Norton Jr. (former NFL player and son of boxer Ken Norton) (45)
• Mackenzie Crook (the British version of The Office, Pirates Of the Caribbean) (40)
• Zachary Levi (actor, Chuck) (31)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Edward Wilson
My dad had two triple bypass heart surgeries and with the first one he only had 1% of survival rate, he had a stroke, and he fought two types of cancers for four years when he was given 6 months to live... he raised his family to know the true meaning of family, he was stern but loving there is nothing he wouldn't do for his family and for strangers too. If you were in need he would stop and help you. If you didn't have a place to live or plate of food to eat he would give it to you. He lived for us because he had the desire to live until he couldn't anymore. He is forever my hero and I am proud to say I am my fathers daughter... miss you daddy...
Submitted by Monica Weires
Edward Wilson is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Mike Napoli talked to his fly ball while it sailed down the left-field line at Angel Stadium, quietly coaxing it into the stands on the right side of the pole.
Napoli got the last word on his former club, and on a landmark regular season for his new teammates.
After posting the best record in franchise history, the Texas Rangers are roaring back into the postseason for another chance to win it all - and thanks to Napoli's pleas, they'll start the quest at home.
Napoli broke a tie in the ninth inning with his fourth homer in two games, and the Texas Rangers finally clinched home-field advantage in the AL division series with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hello Don, My boyfriend and I moved in together. He discovered recently he has a gluten allergy and has become a gluten Nazi. He asked that we not have any food with gluten in the house.

That means no bread. NO BEER.

Is it fair to ask your significant other not to have the food everyone else in the world eats in your house?

He argues that it’s not his choice that he has a food allergy. Does his allergy to gluten mean I have to pretend I’m allergic to gluten?

Signed,
Gina

Gina, that’s a tough one. I don’t condone live in arrangements between two people not married, and since you’re not married maybe you’ve run across something that makes you incompatible. So if your boyfriend is avid, and you don’t want to give up some things you love for him, then it sounds like you have some hard decisions to make. Read up on the subject and maybe find a compromise.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

For years, men with enlarged prostate glands have turned to a supplement called saw palmetto to ease their trouble with urination and other symptoms.
Exactly how saw palmetto was thought to relieve the symptoms is unclear, but the fruit of saw palmetto dwarf palm tree remains widely used.
Now, a new study shows that this popular remedy is no more effective than a placebo or dummy pill at relieving these symptoms -- even in high doses.
The study is published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Baked Beans II
Ingredients
• 2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 slices bacon
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a 9x9 inch baking dish, combine the pork and beans, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the bacon slices.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until sauce is thickened and bacon is cooked.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

Think about THIS the next time you post your location on Facebook. A new survey of BURGLARS . . . yes, they somehow surveyed burglars . . . found that 78% use social media to scout for homes to rob. When people check-in out of the home, burglars know the house is empty. The survey also found 74% use Google Maps to help plan their break-in . . . and the average burglar takes $762 worth of stuff in 10 minutes.
I think everything that needs to be said has been said here!

And I leave you with this thought…

"We may affirm absolutely that nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion."

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2011-09-28T02:50:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO IN THE MORNIN

TRUTH IS, THE OTHER GUY"S LIVE IN EL PASO. SO WHO YOU GONNA LISTEN TO?

KGRT!!!

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 267th Day of 2011. There are 98 Days Remaining.

Today is…
National Good Neighbor Day

Sunrise:
6:59

Morning Quote:
My alarm clock is clearly jealous of my amazing relationship with my bed.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Wednesday, September 28, 2011
• Rascal Flatts' Feels Like Today album was released in 2004.
• Garth Brooks's In The Life Of Chris Gaines album was released in 1999.
• John Michael Montgomery's debut album, Life's A Dance, was released in 1992.
• Garth Brooks's Ropin' The Wind album entered the Billboard 200 chart at Number One in 1991.
• George Strait's Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind album was released in 1984.

Riddle Me This

I have a big mouth and I am also quite loud! I am NOT a gossip but I do get involved with everyone's dirty business. Can you name me?

Official answer: Vacuum cleaner. A washing machine would also work.

Celebrity Spotlight

The video for Jason Aldean’s latest single “Tattoos on This Town” premieres today on CMT and CMT.com. Filmed mostly in an aircraft hangar, Jason says the video has a slight patriotic feel to it, which ties into the video’s unexpected interpretation of the song. “I think it’s gonna be something that’s a little different from anything we’ve done before with the way we kinda of tie it all in at the end. It starts out probably like you would think, you know, showing a young couple together, ‘carving-their-names-in-a-tree’ kinda deal. And then from there, it kinda takes you on a different path, I think, than people that listen to the song think it’s going to.” Jason will bring his My Kinda Party tour to Nashville in February. Tickets for the Music City date sold out within minutes of going on sale this past Friday. Selling out in his hometown is an ‘unbelievable feeling,’ Jason said in a release.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Hilary Duff (actress, Agent Cody Banks, The Lizzie McGuire Movie) (24)
• Naomi Watts (actress, Mulholland Dr., The Ring, King Kong, Funny Games, The International, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, Fair Game) (43)
• Moon Unit Zappa (singer-actress, "Valley Girl"; daughter of Frank Zappa) (44)
• Brigitte Bardot (French actress, And God Created Woman) (77)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Charlene Peoples
My sister, Charlene, fought the battle of ovarian cancer. She subjected her body to treatments and pain that no human should suffer. She never lost her will to live, or more importantly her will to love! Her poor body gave out, but her spirit lives on! She was the most courageous and peaceful loving soul I have ever met. We have all learned something from her and are grateful!
Submitted by Billilyn Peoples
Charlene Peoples is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Five thoughts on the playoff picture after the Rays and Red Sox both won in the American League, and the Cardinals won while the Braves lost in the National League.
1. This will be the eighth consecutive year at least one playoff entrant is decided on the regular season's final day. In each of the last seven seasons, at least one playoff spot remained up for grabs on the final day of the season, and that streak is now eight, as neither wild card has been clinched. The Rays and Red Sox are tied in the AL; the Braves and Cardinals are tied in the NL.
The great appeal of both March Madness and the NFL playoffs is their one-game, winner-take-all approach, and baseball could have a taste of that this week. In 2007, '08 and '09 baseball saw a 163rd game added to the regular season, twice to decide the AL Central and once to determine the NL wild card.
Such a scenario is in play this season, with a twist -- if the AL teams both win or both lose and the NL teams also remain in sync, then baseball could have two one-game playoffs on Thursday. It could be a preview of what's to come every year if a second wild card is added to each league, as has been rumored to happen in the upcoming new collective bargaining agreement.

In the AL, the Rangers' magic number to clinch the AL's second-best record -- which comes with the dual perks of having home field advantage in the ALDS and of avoiding the Yankees -- is one after they blew out the Angels 10-3 in a five-homer explosion. Texas would wrap it up Wednesday with a win or a Detroit loss.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don I’m emailing you because I’m in a panic right now because I accidently broke my husband’s iPad when I knocked it off the kitchen table.

My best friend told me she always breaks bad news to her husband by cooking him a nice meal then sleeping with him, and then when he’s tired she breaks bad news to him. What do you think about this method? Should I sleep with my boyfriend if I always have bad news for him?

Signed,
Christy

Christy, as a guy, I can guarantee that strategy can never be a bad thing when married. However, I don’t condone that kind of thing before marriage. Try getting him a replacement, if that doesn’t work, make a nice dinner and break it to him gently over a nice meal.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Make that colon cancer chance history.
A new study suggests fruits and vegetables may help protect different parts of the colon against cancer.
Broccoli and cauliflower helped one part of the colon more, while carrots and apples helped in another part.
Australian researchers have found a link between different types of fruits and vegetables and cancer risk in different parts of the colon. Specifically, the study found that the risk of cancer in the part of the large bowel that runs up the right side of the abdomen and across was not associated with total combined intake of fruits and vegetables or total intake of either one. However, the family of vegetables that includes cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower was linked to a lower risk of cancer in that part of the colon.
Why fruits and vegetables would affect various parts of the colon differently is not known, the study researchers write.
They called for more studies that follow larger numbers of people since the findings of this study only show an association, and do not prove cause and effect.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root, divided
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 3/4 cup julienned carrots
• 1/2 cup halved green beans
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
Directions
1. In a large bowl, blend cornstarch, garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until cornstarch is dissolved. Mix in broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and green beans, tossing to lightly coat.
2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook vegetables in oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in soy sauce and water. Mix in onion, salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

People are trying to cut back to make ends meet in the tough economy, but according to a new study, we still like to splurge. Americans are buying less fertilizer, flashlights, batteries, shoe polish, car wax, and socks. But while our clothes, cars, and yards are paying the price, we're not willing to give up booze and dessert. Cheesecake sales are up 22% and premixed cocktails are up 24%.
What a pain killer!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy."

KEEP SMILEIN

Get your Don Diego Kettle Corn At the Farmers Market Saturday’s 8:00 to 12:30

2011-09-27T02:48:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO IN THE MORNIN

TRUTH IS, THE OTHER GUY"S LIVE IN EL PASO. SO WHO YOU GONNA LISTEN TO!!!!!

KGRT

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 267th Day of 2011. There are 98 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Crush a Can Day

Sunrise:
6:58

Morning Quote:
Every morning you have two choices, continue ur sleep with dreams or WAKE UP and chase ur dreams. CHOICE IS YOURS. GOOD MORNING

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Monday, September 26, 2011
• Sugarland kicked off their first headlining tour at the North Charleston Coliseum in South Carolina in 2007.
• Gretchen Wilson's All Jacked Up album was released in 2005.
• Dierks Bentley earned his first Number One single in Billboard with "What Was I Thinkin'" in 2003.
• Diamond Rio's "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" went to Number One on the Billboard country singles chart in 1997.

Riddle Me This

I have two arms, but fingers none. I have two feet, but cannot run. I carry well, but I have found I carry best with my feet OFF the ground. What am I?

Official answer: Wheelbarrow. If you said airplane...good thinking!

Celebrity Spotlight

CMT and CMT.com host the world premiere of Reba’s new video for “Somebody’s Chelsea” today. Reba helped create the video’s concept which features a storybook love affair told through a chance encounter on an airplane. Actor Ed Asner co-stars alongside Reba in the video, and she couldn’t be more excited about having him on board. “Oh, my gosh! When Ed Asner agreed to do the video for ‘Somebody’s Chelsea,’ I was ecstatic. He is a wonderful actor that I have admired for many, many years. We just had a great time doing it.” “Somebody’s Chelsea” is featured on Reba’s latest album, All the Women I Am.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Gwyneth Paltrow (actress, Shakespeare In Love, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Shallow Hal, Proof) (39)
• Brad Arnold (singer, 3 Doors Down) (33)
• Stephan Jenkins (singer/guitarist, Third Eye Blind) (47)
• Lil' Wayne (rapper) (29)
• Shaun Cassidy (actor-singer, "Da Doo Ron Ron") (53)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Janci Armstrong.
My hero is my 17 year-old niece. I am 42 years old. I was not able to have children, so she is a very prominent person in my life, as my sister has allowed me to be a part of their lives and witness Janci's life. Janci is the person that I wish I had become. At a young age she portrayed grace, sincerity, and accomplishment. She is the girl in school that chooses to be friends with everyone, leaving no one excluded. She is compassionate and loving and removes herself from groups of children who gossip about others. She takes her time during the week and weekends to be involved with charity organizations. She is the child that helps children in school with physical challenges. She is 17 years old, a senior in high school and has never received anything less than an A on her report card. She is determined, loving and the most compassionate person that I have ever known. I cannot be 17 years old again, but I have returned to college to complete my degree and although I did not achieve straight A's in school, I am now a college student with a 3.9 GPA. She has inspired me as a middle-aged woman to be the best that I can be! I am so very grateful that I am able to be a part of her life and watch her develop into a beautiful woman. Janci is my Hero!!!
Submitted by Lori Torrez
Janci Armstrong is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Tony Romo had no choice. He had to play, broken rib and all.
His new bride wouldn't have tolerated anything less.
"She said, `Are you kidding? You're playing. I can't have a weak husband lying around the house here,"' Romo said - smiling and wincing after leading the Dallas Cowboys to an 18-16 victory over the Washington Redskins on Monday night.
Romo had a mostly forgettable night except for the fact Dallas won.
He was hurting so much he needed two pain-killing injections. His center had a tendency to snap the ball too soon or to the wrong spot. And he couldn't get into the end zone no matter what, not even with a first down on the 2-yard line.
Yet he set up Dan Bailey for six field goal tries, and the rookie made them all, including a go-ahead 40-yarder with 1:52 left.
DALLAS 18 WASHINGTON 16

E-Mail “Inbox”

Morning Don, my name is Tammy and I was wondering if you could answer a guy question for me. To make a long story short my boyfriend and I got into a fight this weekend after he admitted to me that he urinates in my shower while he’s showering.

He said that all guy’s pee in the shower which may be true but I didn’t think they’d admit this. Is it true, do all guys pee in the shower and if so how do I get him to stop?

Signed,
Tammy

Yes Tammy, all guy’s pee in the shower, not while taking a bath mind you, only when showering, and no, you can’t make us stop. That is of course unless you turn into the shower Gestapo! I’m confused though, what’s the problem?

HEALTH MOMENT

Shocking news!
Hair loss may not just be a matter of age or unlucky genes.
Preliminary findings from new studies of male and female identical twins suggest that a broad range of lifestyle factors, including stress, smoking, heavy drinking, and sun exposure, may also foil the follicles.
That appeared to be especially true for women. One study found that wives who lost a spouse to death or divorce were at highest risk of hair loss at the midline, which leads to a widening part.
In men, genes seemed to be the biggest predictor of balding, though smoking, drinking, stress, and sun exposure also factored in.
Although that may sound discouraging, experts say the research comes with a silver lining: Adopting healthier habits and controlling stress can sometimes help hair come back.
“Part of it is to manage what you can,” says Doris Day, MD, a dermatologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City who was not involved in the research. “The sooner you address it, the better your chances of having recovery.”

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Lasagna Roll Ups Ingredients
Ingredients
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 5 to 8 minutes, or until just slightly underdone; drain and rinse.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together grated cheese, ricotta cheese, tofu, frozen spinach, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
3. Lay out a noodle. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture on the noodle, then add a thin layer of sauce. Roll the noodle up, and place seam side down in a 13x9 pan. Repeat for other noodles. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 min, or until hot and bubbly.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

I love this idea out of a small town in Turkey. They've put MOTION SENSORS inside their town morgue that can detect even a slight bit of movement. That way, if someone was pronounced dead but wakes up in the morgue, the sensors will go off and someone can rescue them. It's also early detection in case of a zombie uprising, which I like as well.

And I leave you with this thought…

"I have learned this at least by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."

KEEP SMILEIN

Get your Don Diego Kettle Corn At the Farmers Market Saturday’s 8:00 to 12:30

2011-09-26T03:12:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO IN THE MORNIN

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

THE OTHER GUY"S LIVE IN EL PASO. SO WHO YOU GONNA LISTEN TO!!!!!

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 266th Day of 2011. There are 99 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Johnny Appleseed Day

Sunrise:
6:58

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Monday, September 26, 2011
• Doug Supernaw was arrested outside a bar in Brenham, Texas, after fighting with five police officers in 2002. He was charged with public intoxication, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.
• Kenny Chesney's Greatest Hits was released in 2000.
• Bryan White's self-titled debut album was released in 1994.
• Dwight Yoakam's Just Lookin' For A Hit album was released in 1989
 “Always Late With Your Kisses”.

Riddle Me This

I cover what's real, hide what is true, but sometimes bring out the courage in you. What am I?

There are tons of answers that will work for this riddle, so if you said any of these...way to go! Fear, Mask, Makeup, Alchohol or Drugs, Clothes, Car, ...etc.

Celebrity Spotlight

Toby Keith wasn’t prepared to include “Made in America” on his forthcoming album Clancy’s Tavern, but after playing it for his label team, they decided the time was right for the smash song to be released. “I didn’t know if it was a single or not, and the second we recorded it, everybody in the studio were calling people telling them to drop by and hear this song. I thought we wrote a good song, but I didn’t know it was this powerful. And, I guess with the timing of what’s gone on in the world, I guess it struck a nerve with America.” Currently, Toby is crossing the country on his Locked & Loaded Tour, with stops in St. Louis and Chicago this weekend.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Carlene Carter (56)
• Linda Hamilton (actress, The Terminator I and II, According To Jim) (55)
• Olivia Newton-John (actress-singer, Grease, Xanadu) (63)
• Serena Williams (tennis star) (30)
• Shawn "Slim" Stockman (member of Boyz II Men) (39)
• Christina Milian (singer) (30)
• Jake Paltrow (director, brother of Gwyneth Paltrow) (35)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Lillie Menzies
My Mom is my hero! She is always there for me and my family, she raised me to be a loving caring person. When I am hurting or need advice she is always there with sensible and practical advice, she is my prayer partner and without her in my life I would have been lost so many times. Teach your children to love and be a real friend to them! Young people really need our help more than ever to learn not to follow the "crowd" and be mean and spiteful. Respect, honor, loyalty and honesty really need to be shown these days more than ever.
Submitted by Shelley Menzies
Lillie Menzies is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

No matter how big the deficit, no matter which opponent, Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Buffalo Bills are proving they're not the same old NFL pushovers.
One week it's rallying to beat Oakland, the next it's storming back to conquer an even bigger nemesis: AFC East rival New England.
Rian Lindell made a 28-yard field goal as time ran out to seal a 34-31 win over the Patriots on Sunday after the Bills erased a 21-0 second-quarter deficit. The win has Buffalo - a team which hasn't reached the playoffs in 11 seasons - off to a 3-0 start and sitting alone on top of the division.
It's early, sure, but maybe it's time to start Bill-ieving.

E-Mail “Inbox”

I’m dating a guy who seems perfect for me. Something feels wrong about him, I feel like he’s . . . trying to be perfect for me.

How can I tell if this guy I’m dating is being himself or is just pretending to like the things I like to keep scoring extra dates with me.

Signed,
Jennifer

Jennifer, I think that time is your friend. Give it time, but don’t give all of yourself until you know he is for real. Be friends with his friends, go to places he goes, and watch how he behaves in challenging situations. That should tell you what you need to know.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

After two days of testimony on what the FDA should do about troubled long-term safety studies of silicone-gel breast implants, agency officials said the studies would continue.
"The current post-approval studies will continue," said William Maisel, MD, MPH, chief scientist in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, in remarks after the meeting. "The FDA is committed to seeing them completed and making sure the follow-up rates improve."
The safety studies in question, of nearly 100,000 women with breast implants, which the FDA said were the largest ever required of manufacturers after their devices were marketed to the public, have lost track of up to 79% of the women they enrolled just three years into planned 10-year efforts.
As a result, the studies had lost the ability to find rare complications, including connective tissue diseases, that they were designed to look for. There has been shown to be no relationship between silicone breast implants and connective tissue disorders, which was the main reason these studies were agreed to.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Chicken Tequila Fettuccini
Ingredients
• 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 1/4 red onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, saute the cilantro, garlic and jalapeno pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste-like consistency. Set aside.
2. Pour soy sauce over the chicken and set aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, In a medium sized skillet, saute the onion and the red, green and yellow bell peppers with the remaining tablespoon of butter or margarine, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook fettuccini according to package directions.
4. When the peppers have wilted, add the chicken and soy sauce. Toss and add the reserved tequila/lime paste and cream. Bring to a boil. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick. Toss with well drained fettuccini and garnish with cilantro. Serve.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

Based on several recent studies, here are five things that have been scientifically proven to turn women on. One, a deep voice . . . two, a feminine look . . . three, wearing the color red . . . four, moodiness, or any emotion besides happiness . . . and five, scars.

Based on several recent studies, here are five things that have been scientifically proven to turn men on. One, not being funnier than him . . . two, full lips and lipstick . . . three, brown or black hair . . . four, wearing the color red . . . and five, long arms.

And I leave you with this thought…

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

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2011-09-20T02:57:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 263rd Day of 2011. There are 102 Days Remaining.
Today is…
National Punch Day

Sunrise:
6:54

OVERNIGHT:

Brad Pitt may play one of the brightest baseball minds in Moneyball -- but he has little personal experience with the subject matter. The actor told Sports Illustrated, "It's shameful how little I know about baseball . . . I'm amazed they let me do this movie." The 47-year-old -- who plays Billy Beane in the new film -- added, "Baseball and I didn't get along that well. I wrestled one year [in high school]. I dove one year. Everything but baseball." He said he was drawn to the role not because of the sport, but because "I'm a sucker for the underdog story."

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
• Lady Antebellum's single "Hello World" was released to radio in 2010.
• Justin Moore sang the national anthem at Lambeau Field in Green Bay in 2009, where the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Packers, 31-24.
• Lynchburg, Virginia, named a street after hometown boy Phil Vassar when he performed in the city in 2002. Lynchburg also proclaimed Phil Vassar Day, and presented him with a key to the city
• Montgomery Gentry received keys to the city of Louisville, Kentucky in 2002, as Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry were named honorary citizens.
• During an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in 1997, Johnny Paycheck received an invitation from Opry general manager Bob Whittaker to join the cast. Famous for “Take This Job and Shove It”

Riddle Me This

If a farmer met a farmer in a farmer's field, how many F's are in that?
None...there are no F's in the word "that".

Celebrity Spotlight

Reba will accept the Career Achievement Award at this year’s ACM Honors next week in Nashville. The award is presented to an artist that has helped promote country music through their work. Reba is thrilled to be receiving the honor, but admits that when she first heard the news, she wasn’t sure what the award was all about. “They said, ‘Well you…’ As a matter of fact somebody congratulated me on it…oh, Melissa Peterman. She texted me and she said, ‘Congratulations!’ I said, ‘What for?’ And she said, ‘Well you got the Career Achievement Award.’ I said, ‘What’s that for?’ and she said, ‘Well I don’t know, but they’re all tweeting about it. And so I really didn’t understand what it was, except, I guess an achievement for my career, so that was great!” Reba will receive her honor Monday at the ceremony that will also recognize Taylor Swift with the Jim Reeves International Award and Garth Brooks with the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Kristen Johnston (Actress, 3rd Rock From The Sun) (44)
• Sophia Loren (Legendary Italian actress and bombshell) (77)
• Moon Bloodgood (actress, Terminator Salvation, Burn Notice) (36)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Christopher Wilson
My hero is a hero for several different reasons. When I met him I was lost. I just lost my father to lung cancer and I was taking care of my three kids and my dad's mother whom was 82 yrs old, and not to mention her husband also. I started talking to a soldier in Iraq. I needed someone to talk to. He became my inspiration, my best friend, my focus. Talking to him made me want to be a better person. I came out of the darkness because of him. He came home and I had found him an apartment. I was scared to meet him face to face and say thank you. I had no reason to be scared. We have been together for almost four years now and married too. I thank God all the time for him. We have a wonderful life together now. He has inspired me to sketch and paint, to finish my education, he has provided me and my children with a wonderful life. Not to mention he has been a soldier for the Army for almost 11 yrs now. He has been deployed 4 times. He teaches classes and is a very hard worker. So there you have it, that is my hero.
Submitted by Sonya Wilson
Christopher Wilson 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”

Hey Don, hope you had a great weekend. I’m emailing for your opinion and possibly some advice. I’ve been living with my girlfriend for 6 months and we haven’t fooled around in 2 months, she hasn’t even seemed interested.

I never though I’d have a dry spell when I was in a relationship. Do you think this is just a sign that the relationship is going to end soon or is this just what happens when you live with someone?

Signed,
Len

Len, it’s hard to say, but I would sit down with my lady and talk to her about it. The problem could be totally unrelated to you think. I mean, it’s not always about you dude!

HEALTH MOMENT

Ever wonder why some people immediately see the bright side of just about any situation and seem to make friends wherever they go?
Turns out, it may be in their genes. The findings appear online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Researchers have zeroed in on a possible genetic basis for optimism, self-esteem, and mastery (the belief that you have control over your own life and destiny). It’s rooted in the hormone oxytocin, also known as the love or cuddle hormone. Oxytocin is known to be plentiful in breastfeeding women and is released by men and women during relations.
A little chunk of genetic material on the oxytocin receptor gene may influence these personality traits. Exactly how the gene affects the release of oxytocin is not fully understood. But at least, now you know.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Cream Cheese Mints

INGREDIENTS:

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 pounds powdered sugar
8 drops flavoring (spearmint, peppermint, lemon or butter rum)
8 drops food color

TO PREPARE:

Knead sugar and cream cheese to form ball. Divide dough into fourths. Work with 1/4 at a time. Wrap remaining dough in foil to prevent drying. Add 2 drops flavoring and 2 drops coloring to the portion you are working with. Press into molds or use a super shooter. Let mints set while mixing and molding remaining fourths. Store in a tightly covered tin, separating the layers with waxed paper. These will keep indefinitely.

NOTE: Easy and wonderful.

YIELDS: 200 mints

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) This is pretty amazing. According to the Justice Department, in 2010, violent crime in the U.S. dropped an unbelievable 13%. Crime has dropped pretty steadily over the past several years . . . but the 2010 drop is THREE TIMES bigger than usual. Since 1993, violent crimes in this country are down 70%.

#2.) Researchers found that the key to success in business, sports, and on the battlefield . . . is having no idea how likely you are to fail. Researchers at UC San Diego and the University of Edinburgh found that people who are overconfident and deluded about their abilities are more likely to succeed than people who are under-confident or people who have an accurate idea of their abilities.

#3.) I can't believe "Weekend At Bernie's" just became a reality. A few weeks ago, in Denver, two guys found their friend dead in his house . . . and carted him around town, using his ATM card to pay for food, drinks, and a STRIP CLUB tab. The police figured it out and the guys are facing several charges, including abusing a corpse. The friend's cause of death hasn't been determined yet.
What a couple of deadbeats!

And I leave you with this thought…

"It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen."

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2011-09-19T02:55:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

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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."

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2011-09-16T02:56:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 259th Day of 2011. There are 106 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Mayflower Day
National Play Doh Day

Sunrise:
6:51

OVERNIGHT:

Nicolas Cage is no stranger to the concept of his new movie, Trespass. While promoting the film at the Toronto Film Festival, Cage shared a personal story about home invasion. He recounted, "It was two in the morning. I was living in Orange County at the time and was asleep with my wife. My two-year-old at the time was in another room. I opened my eyes and there was a naked man wearing my leather jacket eating a Fudgesicle in front of my bed. I know it sounds funny, but it was horrifying." Police were called, but Cage never pressed charges because he believes the man had mental problems.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Friday, September 16, 2011

• Darius Rucker's first country album, Learn To Live, was released in 2008.
• Jo Dee Messina scored a Number One hit with "That's The Way" in 2000.
• Tim McGraw's "I Like It, I Love It" began a five-week stay atop the country singles chart in 1995.

Riddle Me This

I can be cracked, I can be made.
I can be told, I can be played.
What am I?

I'm a Joke!

Celebrity Spotlight

This summer, Hunter Hayes had the opportunity to open for Taylor Swift’s Speak Now World Tour. He’s taking the lessons he learned from that stint to prepare for his first headlining tour. “Watching the show – I’ve seen eight or nine of them now – and all the way front to back. Another cool thing has been sort of watching the production come together; watching them set up, watching all the pieces and kind of watching them of prep everything. Ya know, ‘cause I’ve got a lot of crazy, probably impossible ideas, for if I ever get to do a show like that. Ya know what I mean?” Hunter hits the road October 8th on his “Most Wanted” Fall Tour with the first stop in Beaumont, Texas.
• RELATED NEWS: Fans will be able to purchase one of two “experience” packages for the shows. The first includes coffee with the singer before the show, while the second allows early entry to venue day of the show. Both come with a Hunter t-shirt and pre-order of his debut album..

CELEBRATING YOU

• Marc Anthony (singer) (43)
• David Copperfield (magician) (55)
• Molly Shannon (actress, Saturday Night Live, Never Been Kissed, Superstar, American Splendor, My Boss's Daughter) (47)
• Amy Poehler (comedian, Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation) (40)
• Nick Jonas (singer/musician, The Jonas Brothers) (19)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Those Who Give
My heroes are the people I see everyday putting others before themselves. It really doesn't take much. When I see someone hold a door for another or give up their seat to some who really needs it, you don't have to go overboard for me and others to notice. Goodness is addictive!!
Submitted by Russ Carpenter
Those Who Give is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The Dallas Stars signed an agreement to sell the team to Vancouver businessman Tom Gaglardi and filed a prepackaged bankruptcy plan Thursday to help facilitate the transaction.
The deal is subject to a court-approved auction and NHL approval.
In a release, the Stars said the prepackaged Chapter 11 plan has support of the NHL and the team's lenders, who voted to accept it before filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington.
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the filing Thursday culminated "months of cooperative effort" by the league, the team and its lenders, and the operators of the American Airlines Center, the team's home arena.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Is it wrong to ignore men if I don't feel like being bothered with them right now?

I don't feel lonely or desperate like I have in the past. I've been through crap and I like my freedom. I don't do "extra" things to try to make myself look real cute in front of men like I used to. I don't even talk to them if I don't have to or look at them. I don't make an extra effort to ignore them. I glance at everyone, but that's the extent of it.

What is happening is men are looking at me, smiling at me, and I don't care. I don't have a problem attracting men, I'm just not into the drama anymore. And I'm tired of the mangled and tangled situations I put myself in. I don't think I'm a bad person, but I know I make bad choices.

I just wonder if I'm living in fear and disappointment and not allowing myself to live out my purpose because of my actions and the way I feel?

Signed,
Marlena

Marlena, I think that perfectly fine. You take your time, reflect and figure out what you want. Then go out an get it. Maybe do a little social work, clear your head and get a better perspective.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Many people suffer from pain, this might be the answer.
Low doses of the muscle relaxant taken at bedtime, help people with fibromyalgia sleep better and feel less pain, according to a small study.
"Bedtime treatment of fibromyalgia patients with low-dose muscle relaxant was safe and appears to be effective," says Seth Lederman, MD, president of TONIX Pharmaceuticals, which funded the study.
Fibromayalgia is a condition marked by fatigue, disturbed sleep, and pain. About 5 million Americans have fibromyalgia.
Muscle relaxant, marketed in higher doses by others as Amrix, Fexmid, and Flexeril, is already widely used ''off-label'' for patients with fibromyalgia, Lederman says. "Off-label" refers to the practice of prescribing medicines to treat conditions not been specifically approved by the FDA.
TONIX is developing a lower-dose version and improving the formula, Lederman says.
The results of the study are published online in The Journal of Rheumatology.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Pecan-Crusted Okra

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Peanut oil for frying

TO PREPARE:

Combine the flour, cornmeal, pecans, salt and red pepper in a shallow dish and mix well. Add the okra to the flour mixture and toss lightly to coat.

Add enough peanut oil to a skillet to measure 2 inches and heat to 375 degrees. Fry the okra in batches in the hot oil for 4 minutes or until golden brown; drain. Serve immediately.

NOTE: The pecans add extra crunch to this Louisiana Specialty.

SERVES: 4

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) A tough economy doesn't apply to Halloween. Two out of three adults plan to dress up this year, and nine out of ten of them plan to get a new costume instead of reusing an old one. And PETS will be getting better costumes than humans this year. The average pet owner plans to spend $59 on a costume for their dog or cat, $52 for a costume for themselves, and just $34 on their kid's costume.

#2.) Americans who work full-time have decided what they really need is . . . a mid-day recess. More than half of workers surveyed said they thought a 10-minute outdoor recess would make them happier, healthier, and more productive.

#3.) Even in the modern era of oversharing EVERYTHING there's still ONE secret left. A new survey found that 90% of people say they REFUSE to discuss their SALARY with anyone except maybe their spouse or parents. Only 7% of people are comfortable sharing their salary details with other people . . . and 2% say they'll discuss salary but they'll LIE about how much they make.
If people know how much you make it usually creates tension.

And I leave you with this thought…

"My message is always the same: to cultivate and practice love, kindness, compassion and tolerance."

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2011-09-15T04:15:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 258th Day of 2011. There are 107 Days Remaining

Today is…
Make a Hat Day
Felt Hat Day - On this day, men traditionally put away their felt hats.

Sunrise:
6:51

OVERNIGHT:

Kirstie Alley has lost 100 pounds since going on Dancing With the Stars. The 60-year-old -- who went from a size 14 to a size 4 -- told Entertainment Tonight, "I feel like I'm back in my element. I honestly didn't even realize what I looked like." Are there any more appearance changes in her future? Kristie said, "I haven't had plastic surgery but here's the reason: People do plastic surgery to make you look younger. I don't think it makes you look younger. I like it can make you look weirder.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 15, 2011

• Garth Brooks' "More Than A Memory" became the first song to debut at Number One on Billboard's country singles chart in 2007.
• Dierks Bentley earned his second gold album for Modern Day Drifter in 2005.
• Toby Keith's single "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight" hit Number One in 2001.
• Everywhere We Go became Kenny Chesney's first double-platinum album in 2000.
• George Strait's Pure Country soundtrack was released in 1992.
• Alabama collected its first platinum album for Feels So Right in 1981.

Riddle Me This

I have a light side and a dark side, and I hold the universe together.
What am I?

Duct Tape! (Official Stupid Answer :)

Celebrity Spotlight

Brantley Gilbert releases the deluxe edition of his Halfway to Heaven CD today (Tuesday, September 13th). The original version was released last year, minus three of the songs on the deluxe version. He also included some special video content, as Brantley tells us: ["Halfway to Heaven was previously released, but the one that's coming out, we added three new songs and three pieces of video content, and it had been so long since the album had been out, I actually had some events take place in my life I felt like that album left some loose ends, so we got to tie 'em up with those last three songs. And you know, the video content, we've got a show, some live video feeds from a show in Charlotte, North Carolina, and we've got the 'Kick It In The Sticks' video. We've also got the 'Country Wide' video on there as well. So it's a little extra, a little extra something nobody's seen yet."]

CELEBRATING YOU

• Dan Marino (former quarterback, Miami Dolphins) (50)
• Heidi Montag (reality TV star, The Hills) (25)
• Tommy Lee Jones (actor, The Fugitive, Batman Forever, Men In Black I and II) (65)
• Oliver Stone (director/screenwriter/producer, Platoon, Born On The 4th Of July, JFK, Wall Street, Natural Born Killers, Alexander) (65)
• Prince Harry (Prince Henry of Wales) (3rd in line for English Throne, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, brother of Prince William) (27)
• Dina Lohan (reality TV star, mother of Lindsay Lohan) (49)
• Dave Annable (actor, Brother & Sisters) (32)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Bryan Raye
My hero is my pastor, Bryan, for a thousand, even a million reasons. I grew a huge gain of confidence, motivation, and inspiration from Bryan when I thought I was one of those people who couldn't have any after very hard times in life. He motivates to change the world, he cares deeply for the well-being of our church family, and is exactly what I look for when it comes to inspiration, true everlasting love, trust, and caring. He never ever pushes too far, and listens with gentleness to the everyday problems in life, it's so amazing what he does, and how he does it. If it's one thing out of a thousand things I've learned from Bryan, is to go after your dreams as if you couldn't fail.
Submitted by Ariel Cerbus
Bryan Raye is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

No champagne. No wild celebration. The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the postseason for the fifth straight year, and that's exactly what they expected.
Roy Halladay pitched his 20th career shutout and Philadelphia became the first team to reach the playoffs this season with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
The NL East leaders clinched at least a wild-card berth and will take another run at a ring in October. Philadelphia won the World Series in 2008 and took the NL pennant in 2009.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don I wanted you to tell your listeners that when you steal office supplies from the office you aren’t just stealing from your employers; You’re stealing from your coworkers.

As the Office Manager at a large office, for every dollar I save, well I like to think I'm averting layoffs.

You should not be stealing office supplies. We are in a recession.

I think every office should hang a picture of the next person who might get laid off at an office for example "Jessica the Receptionist." And if we go over our office's annual kitchen allowance, well "Jessica the Receptionist" gets laid off.

We need to put a face on the people you're stealing from.

Signed,
Penny Lutso

I think you said it well Penny, thanks.

HEALTH MOMENT

More than two-fifths of adults may not tell their doctor that they have been feeling depressed, according to a survey.
The reasons vary, but many are concerned that their doctor would prescribe an antidepressant that they don't want to take. Other reasons include the belief that it is not the job of a primary care doctor to address emotional issues and concerns about keeping medical records confidential.
Regardless of why people don't want to talk about depression, the result is the same: Depression falls under the radar.
People with no history of depression were more likely to think that depression falls outside of the scope of a primary care doctor. They were also more worried about being referred to a psychiatrist or being treated with medication, the study showed.

Reporting this kind of thing could make a difference in your overall health.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Fillets of Sole Saute

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup milk
4 eggs
1 cup flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans or cashews or a mixture of all or your preference)
1 cup butter
8 (2- to 3-ounce) fillets grey or lemon sole
1/2 cup bourbon or white wine plus a small amount of lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

TO PREPARE:

Beat the milk and eggs together in a bowl. Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Grind the nuts in a food processor. Pour into a bowl. Heat the butter in a heavy ovenproof saucepan or saute pan until melted.

Dip the fillets in the flour mixture; dip in the egg mixture. Coat with the nuts. Arrange the fillets in the prepared saucepan or saute pan. Bake at 300 degrees until the nuts are golden brown and the fillets flake easily. Transfer the fillets to an ovenproof dish. Return to the oven to keep warm.

Discard any pan drippings from the saucepan or saute pan. Add the bourbon or white wine with lemon. Cook until heated. Stir in the whipping cream. Cook until the consistency of a smooth sauce, stirring constantly. Spoon the sauce onto 8 dinner plates; top with the sole. Sprinkle with the parsley.

HINT: Serve with fried sweet potatoes and a green vegetable.

SERVINGS: 8

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Here's a pretty amazing story. On Monday morning, in Utah, a BMW driver crashed into a motorcyclist. The guy on the motorcycle was trapped under the car . . . and both the car and motorcycle were on FIRE. A group of strangers saw what was happening and risked their own safety to LIFT THE CAR off of him and pull him to safety. He's in critical condition now . . . but he's alive.

#2.) A new worldwide survey has found that 80% of employers say they strive to provide family-friendly business environments. Freakin' great, right? WRONG. Because even though they SAY that . . . they don't back it up. 40% say the most productive employees are the ones without a lot of personal commitments . . . and 33% say people who want flexible hours won't advance very far.

#3.) Well this is classy. In Philadelphia, an aviation school FIRED one of its employees after she took a leave of absence . . . to donate her kidney to her dying son. And she would've taken vacation days . . . but she used those up spending time with her dying mother earlier this year. The school was actually in its rights to fire her . . . but that still doesn't make it RIGHT.

And I leave you with this thought…

"Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh, and the greatness which does not bow before children."

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2011-09-14T03:04:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 257th Day of 2011. There are 108 Days Remaining

Today is…
National Cream-Filled Donut Day

Sunrise:
6:50

OVERNIGHT:

Taylor Armstrong has released photographic evidence of the abuse she claims to have suffered at the hands of her late husband Russell. After Taylor filed for divorce this year -- but before Russell killed himself in August -- Taylor publicly claimed that he beat her when they were together.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 14, 2011
• The two-disc Jamey Johnson album, The Guitar Song, was released in 2010.
• Actress Renee Zellweger filed for an annulment of her marriage to Kenny Chesney in Los Angeles in 2005. The couple were married for barely four months.
• Tim McGraw's "Unbroken" went to Number One in Billboard in 2002.
• Mindy McCready scored her first Number One single with "Guys Do It All the Time" in 1996.
• John Michael Montgomery's first single, "Life's A Dance," was released in 1992.

Riddle Me This

What is red and blue, and purple and green?
No one can reach it, not even the queen?

A Rainbow.
(Or the Jolly Green Giant holding his breath.)
You'd hold your breath too if you had to sniff green beans every day!

Celebrity Spotlight

Perhaps one of the most important parts of an artist’s career is picking the right songs. Chris Young knows this all too well, and has found his own formula for choosing which songs he releases to radio. “Kinda the process of how I’ve always picked singles is, ya know, usually everybody has a couple in mind…of what they like. It...it’s just kinda, those songs kinda filter themselves out and we kinda figure out what people from radio like, and what, ya know, the different people on my promo staff, what they’re into? It’s kinda like everybody gets a consensus of what song we’re moving to.” All that being said, when it came to his current single, “You,” it wasn’t in the running until the head of his record label stepped in.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Kimberly Williams (actress, Father Of The Bride I and II) (40)

• Dmitry Medvedev (president of Russia) (46)

• Sean Preston Federline (son of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline) (6)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Zachary Hernandez
My hero is my brother Zachary. He is 18 years old. He is my hero because he always stands up for me. He does not like to let me out of arm's reach. It can be annoying, but I know he just tries to protect me. I know he will always be there when I need him. I am his only sister.
Submitted by Karis
Zachary Hernandez is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The long looks on players' faces and the anger in Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver's voice made it obvious: There was no progress Tuesday in talks to end the NBA lockout.
And with less than three weeks until training camps, the latest setback may be a tough one.
Still divided over the salary cap structure, owners and players decided to pass on talking again Wednesday, and no further meetings are scheduled at this point.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don do you have a friend or loved one that haggle for everything to the point where it’s embarrassing? Well my girlfriend does it and I can’t get her to stop!

Every time I try to buy something and she’s with me she starts to haggle even if I didn’t ask her too. She actually tried to get Macys to sell me jeans at 30% off. I thought they were going to throw us out.

I keep asking her to stop because I find it embarrassing and a little emasculating. What should I do?

Signed
Tim

Are you crazy Tim, lighten up, the girl could save you a bundle in the long run. Gez man, in this economy you should be grateful for a gal like that. Heck, send her to me, my wife and I could take her with us to shop. Maybe I can fill that whole in my wallet. Come to think of it, that might be a good business for you. Hire out your girl to go shopping for people. Let her do her thing man. Besides, you know what they say. If Mama’s happy, everybody’s happy.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

High cholesterol levels are associated with changes in the brain that are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows.
For the study, which is published in the journal Neurology, researchers used blood tests to measure cholesterol in 147 Japanese adults 10 to 15 years before their deaths. Fifty of them (or 34%) had been diagnosed with dementia.
Tissue samples from their brains were then examined on autopsy.
Those who had total cholesterol levels over 224 in mid- to late life, before they had any symptoms of Alzheimer’s, were at least seven times more likely to have beta plaques in their brains by the time they died, compared to people whose cholesterol was under 173. The American Heart Association considers total cholesterol levels below 200 to be desirable.
LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol over 155 was also strongly associated with the likelihood of developing beta plaques, compared to people whose LDL was lower than 106. People with high LDL levels were at least eight times more likely to display pathologic features of Alzheimer’s disease. Ideal LDL levels are felt to fall below 100, according to the AHA.
The relationship to cholesterol values remained after researchers adjusted for other things that are thought to influence the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, like age, sex, body weight, aerobic exercise, blood pressure, a history of stroke, and blood sugar and insulin levels.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Applesauce Muffins
INGREDIENTS:

1-3/4 cups flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 eggs
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

TO PREPARE:

Mix the flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.

Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Dip the warm muffins in 1/4 cup melted butter and then in a mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm.

YIELDS: 1 dozen muffins

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Gender stereotypes say that women like to SPY and GOSSIP more than men. And a new survey has found . . . yep, that's absolutely true. The survey found women are TWICE as likely to break into their partner's email or Facebook. And women are MORE than twice as likely to start a fight over what they find in there.

#2.) A new study has tried to figure out the average traits of the happiest and unhappiest white collar workers in the U.S. The happiest is . . . a 39-year-old male making close to $200,000 with a young kid and a wife who works part time. And the unhappiest is . . . a 42-year-old unmarried female making under $100,000 at a job that SHOULD pay more, like doctor or lawyer.

#3.) You might want to sit down for this SHOCKING NEWS. Workers were asked to name the day of the week that they hate the most, and they chose . . . MONDAY. I know, crazy! Anyway, the average worker said they complain for a total of 34 minutes on Monday mornings, versus about 22 minutes other days of the week.
Talk about non-productive time!

And I leave you with this thought…

"If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars."

KEEP SMILEIN

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2011-09-13T04:00:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 256th Day of 2011. There are 109 Days Remaining.
Today is…
Positive Thinking Day
Uncle Sam Day - his image was first used in 1813

Sunrise:
6:49

OVERNIGHT:

The 84-year-old woman who hit Reese Witherspoon with her car last week reportedly feels "awful" about the situation, and hasn't gotten behind the wheel since. A family member told TMZ that the woman thinks the corner on which the accident took place is particularly dangerous because there's a big tree blocking the line of vision for drivers. The citation she subsequently received calls for her to retake her driving test and appear in court on October 7th.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 13, 2011
• Kellie Pickler's debut single, "Red High Heels," was released in 2006.
• LeAnn Rimes sang "Blue" in her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in 1996.
• Clint Black scored his first triple-platinum album with Killin' Time in 1994.
• Randy Travis's No Holdin' Back album was released in 1989.
• Reba McEntire's "Little Rock" climbed to Number One on the Billboard country singles chart in 1986.

Riddle Me This

When I point up it's bright, but when I point down it's dark.
What am I?

A Light Switch

Celebrity Spotlight

Lady Antebellum debuts their “We Owned the Night” video on CMT and CMT.com today. The trio’s Dave Haywood says the video helps set the tone for what fans will hear on the album. “We shot the video for ‘We Owned the Night’ in Nashville and tried to make it a big party night. Again, our theme with that song is kinda creating that special night that you feel on top of the world. So, we tried to create a video to capture that feeling of being on top of the world.” CMT’s version of the new video is “optimized” so that when you use the Shazam app on your smart phone to tag the song, you’ll have the opportunity to enter to win a trip to attend a private performance by the band. Lady Antebellum’s album, Own the Night is scheduled for release on Tuesday.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Joe Don Rooney (Rascal Flatts) (36)
• Tyler Perry (writer, director, and actor, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion, Why Did I Get Married, Meet The Browns, The Family That Preys) (42)
• Bernie Williams (former New York Yankees outfielder and jazz guitarist) (43)
• Michael Johnson (sprinter, Olympic Gold Medalist) (44)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Al Parnell
My hero is my unrelated uncle, Al. He suffered cancer two times and died in 2006. Before he died, he gave me a bear and I will always remember him.
Submitted by 10 Year Old Samantha Williams
Al Parnell is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez was arrested and charged with battery Monday after a domestic dispute at his South Florida home, police said.
Ramirez, 39, and his wife were arguing in their bedroom when he slapped her face, causing her to hit her head on their bed's headboard, according to a police report. She told the deputy she was afraid the situation would escalate and called police.
Ramirez denied hitting his wife, according to the report, telling a deputy "he grabbed his wife by the shoulders and when he shrugged her, she hit her head."
Ramirez's wife, Juliana, had red swelling on her face and a small bruise on the back of her head, the police report said. She did not want medical treatment.
Ramirez retired in April from the Tampa Bay Rays after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Rather than face a 100-game suspension for a second violation of Major League Baseball's drug policy, the 12-time All-Star left the game.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Good morning Don my name is Kevin and I’m in desperate need for some advice. I don’t have much experience with picking up girls and getting phone numbers because I haven’t dated much so I’m not sure if I made a big mistake last night.

I met a girl at bar while watching football and at the end of the night she gave me her number. I didn’t know when to call but really liked her so I called her when I got home. She never answered so hung up on her voicemail. Then I called back an hour later when I figured out what I wanted to say on her voicemail but went too long on it. So I called her back again to apologize and tell her to call me.

Do you think I scared her away? How long should I have waited to call her?

Signed,
Kevin

Kevin, I think you blew it, however, you could recover, maybe. Wait a few days then call and say, hey_say he name_, this is Kevin, here’s my number, if you want to watch some football with me and some friends, give me a call. Take care. If she calls back, great. If she doesn’t, move on dude.
Good Luck
Oh, my rule of thumb is to wait ate least 24 hours before I call a girl under those circumstances.

HEALTH MOMENT

Children who watched just nine minutes of a fast-paced, high-action cartoon performed worse on routine tests of attention and other skills compared to children who drew pictures or watched slower-paced educational cartoons, according to new research.
The 4-year-olds who viewed the fast-paced cartoon, then took the tests, ''were handicapped in their readiness for learning," says researcher Angeline Lillard, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
"The specific tests that we gave involve following rules, remembering what they had been told, delaying gratification, and problem solving," Lillard said. Viewers of the fast-paced cartoon did the worst on the tests.
The tests were given right after the drawing or viewing, she says. She calls the effect ''immediate and strong.'' However, she can't say how long the effect might last.
Based on her study, however, DR Lillard said,"I would say parents shouldn't be letting their kids watch these shows in the van on the way to school."
The research is published in the journal Pediatrics.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Colorado Ranch Cookies
INGREDIENTS:

2-1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

TO PREPARE:

Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together. Beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add the flour mixture and beat until blended. Stir in the oats, cranberries, coconut, almonds, eggs and flavoring. The dough will be very stiff.

Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. To enhance the flavor of the cookies, mix the eggs, almond extract and cranberries in a bowl and let stand for 1 hour before adding to the recipe.

YIELDS: 6 dozen cookies

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) The big American beers are getting shellacked, because people are switching to imports and craft beers. So while Bud Light and Budweiser are still the two most popular beers in America, Budweiser's on a new list of Eight Beers Americans Are No Longer Drinking. That's not exactly true, it's just that their sales are down . . . WAY down . . . along with some of the most famous names in American Beer, like Michelob, Milwaukee's Best, and Miller Genuine Draft.

#2.) 25-year-old Brian McCarthy won a $107 million Mega Millions jackpot in July, on a ticket he bought at a Herndon, Virginia supermarket. Last week, his secret was revealed: His father is Robert McCarthy, who earns $3.2 million a year as president of Marriott hotels. Brian was living at home and working at a Marriott supplier when he won. Since then, he's bought a BMW, golfed in Ireland, traveled to Alaska, and quit his job.
You know what they say, if you don’t play, you don’t win!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself, just as I can."

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2011-09-12T03:14:00.000-07:00

Tags: Give, LeAnn Rimes, LeAnn Rimes Videos

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 255th Day of 2011. There are 110 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Chocolate Milk Shake Day
National Video Games Day

Sunrise:
6:49

OVERNIGHT:

Contagion, a thriller about scientists battling to stop a fast-spreading killer virus, opened in first place at the weekend box office, sending The Help to second place after three straight weekends at Number One. Steven Soderbergh directed Contagion and the A-list cast includes Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard and Laurence Fishburne.
THIS WEEKEND'S TOP TEN MOVIES -- SEPTEMBER 9-11
1. Contagion, $23.1 million
2. The Help, $8.7 million
3. Warrior, $5.6 million
4. The Debt, $4.9 million
5. Colombiana, $4 million
6. Rise of the Planet of the Apes, $3.8 million
7. Shark Night 3D, $3.5 million
8. Apollo 18, $2.9 million
9. Our Idiot Brother, $2.7 million
10. Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, $2.5 million

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 12, 2011
• Brad Paisley earned a gold album for 5th Gear in 2007.
• Johnny Cash died at Nashville's Baptist Hospital of complications from diabetes in 2003, four months after the death of his wife, June Carter.
• Brooks & Dunn claimed the top spot on the Billboard country chart with "How Long Gone" in 1998.
• George Strait released his Strait Out Of The Box box set in 1995.
• On his 63rd birthday, George Jones underwent triple bypass surgery at Nashville's Baptist Hospital in 1994.
• Alan Jackson collected his first gold album for Here In The Real World in 1990.

Riddle Me This

A man goes out drinking every night, returning to his home in the wee hours of every morning. No matter how much he drinks, he never gets a hangover. This drink is very well known, but is rarely consumed, served warm and taken straight from its source. The man is a sucker for a free drink, especially since he can't live without it.
What is his favorite drink?

Blood... the man is a Vampire

Celebrity Spotlight

Eric Church is having a smash year with his current album Chief debuting at #1 and his first CMA nomination for New Artist of the Year. “Though my music has never been about winning awards, it’s always cool to be recognized, and especially in this case because the CMA is made up of my peers. And it’s always really cool when the other people that make music and other people do this for a living recognize and acknowledge what you’re doing.” Eric is currently out on the road with Toby Keith’s Locked and Loaded Tour, and will also perform alongside Zac Brown Band during Zac’s Southern Ground Music Festival on October 23rd at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.

CELEBRATING YOU

• George Jones (80)
• Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland) (37)
• Paul Walker (actor, Varsity Blues, Fast and the Furious, Timeline) (38)
• Ruben Studdard (American Idol champion) (33)
• Jason Statham (actor, The Transporter, The Transporter 2, Crank, The Expendables) (39)
• Jennifer Hudson (Oscar-winning actress and singer, Dreamgirls) (30)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Esther Jenson
My story is an inspiring story about a woman who has partaken in several roles, throughout her life.
She has been a mother, a leader, a grandmother, and an amazing example of how to be a 'strong' not only person, but woman. My grandmother stepped in to take care of my brother and I when I was in the fifth grade. She saved us from a life of pain and sorrow from a real-life wicked step mother. We were only 8 & 9 years old and treated like servants.
Once I revealed this to my grandmother, the process of a new beginning was on its way. She put her all into doing everything that she could to rescue us from a life of misery.
Not long after, she saved us with a piece of paper that proved 'legal guardianship'. She's not alone; my grandfather was a part of this saving grace for my brother & I.
My grandmother is my hero because she set out to help to the best of her ability. She was a Teamster for over 10 years & her whole life has been about giving to people.
She is naturally a 'giver' and she gave me the greatest childhood I could ever ask for. Thanks my sweet, amazing, wonderful grandmother (& grandfather).
Submitted by Reannah Sanchez
Esther Jenson is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Rex Ryan and the New York Jets tried to stay positive even though things appeared grim.
After all, they trailed by 14 points and were unable to do much for three quarters against the Dallas Cowboys . As it turned out, the Jets were just getting started.
"This was amazing," a smiling Ryan said. "It doesn't get much better than this, especially the way we got it done."
An emotionally charged day for the Jets ended with an unlikely comeback as Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal with 27 seconds left, giving them a 27-24 victory in the final game of the NFL's first full Sunday with the commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a backdrop.

E-Mail “Inbox”

I have been trying to figure out why my boss hates me. Apparently he mentioned to one of my coworkers that I remind him of his second wife when she was younger. (He is currently divorcing his third.)

His second wife is the one that broke his heart and stole his house. How do I convince him that I’m not his ex-wife . . . I’m nothing like her. . . and plus it shouldn’t matter, I’m not trying to date him.

Signed,
Clareesa

Clareesa, that’s a tough one. You might try the direct approach. Ask for a meeting, let him know how much you respect and admire him as a boss and want to make sure there is nothing between the two of you that would hinder your working relationship. Then again, if you don’t respect and admire him, I would look for another job.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Here’s an alert you should know about.
Bath salts -- dangerous drugs sold with a wink to people seeking a "legal high" -- will soon be illegal to possess or sell in the U.S.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has invoked its emergency authority "necessary to protect the public from the imminent hazard posed by these dangerous chemicals."
The action will take effect 30 days from today. It will remain in effect for 12 months, with a possible six-month extension. This gives the Department of Health and Human Services time to lay the groundwork for a permanent law banning the drugs.
Specifically, the DEA action targets three of the drugs commonly sold as "bath salts," "plant food/fertilizer," or even as "toy cleaner." The drugs are among a large number of new designer drugs popping up in retail stores, head shops, and on the World Wide Web.
None of these drugs has been tested in humans. Unlike drugs approved for human consumption, none is made under an open and controlled manufacturing process. Users often do not know which drug they actually are taking -- making it impossible to control dosage, which differs drastically from drug to drug.
Poison control centers are receiving increasing numbers of calls reporting adverse reactions, the DEA says.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Boned Leg of Lamb in a Mustard Crust

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 six-pound leg of lamb, boned, rolled, and tied
About 1 cup of water

TO PREPARE:

In a small bowl, combine mustard, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, ginger, olive oil, and flour; beat with a whisk. Place lamb on the rack of a shallow roasting pan. Spread mustard mixture over lamb and set aside several hours before baking. Add about one cup water to the pan. Roast in a preheated 325 degree oven about two hours or until a meat thermometer registers 145 degrees for medium lamb. Maintain water level in pan. Remove lamb from oven and set aside 15 minutes before carving.

Serves 8

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Which would you rather live WITHOUT: Facebook or a flushing toilet? Somehow, more people picked . . . the toilet. In a survey, a flushing toilet only ranked NINTH on a list where people ranked the vital things in their lives. Sunshine was first, then Internet access, clean drinking water, a refrigerator, Facebook, health care, a stove, email, THEN a toilet, and finally a cell phone.

#2.) Here's an interesting side effect of the economy being in the toilet. It's driving your baby to the toilet, too. A new study found that children are being potty trained younger and younger . . . because parents don't want to spend so much on diapers. Diaper sales are down 9% this year. The average child plows through $1,500-a-year in diapers . . . an average of 6.3 diapers per day.

#3.) When kids go back to school, it can cause depression and anxiety . . . in pets. Dogs and cats are used to having kids home all day, and the empty house stresses them out. Experts at the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine say that at least one in six dogs suffer from empty nest syndrome. It's tougher to measure in cats, their kind of standoffish!

And I leave you with this thought…

"That the birds of worry and care fly over your head, this you cannot change, but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent."

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2011-09-09T02:55:00.000-07:00

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SHOW OPENING

Today is the 252nd Day of 2011. There are 113 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Teddy Bear Day

Sunrise:
6:47

OVERNIGHT:

Bachelor Pad stars Holly Durst and Blake Julian are engaged. The couple flirted throughout the season, even though Durst's former fiance Michael Stagliano was also competing on the show. Julian was also dating fellow contestant Melissa Schreiber during the season. Nonetheless, a source confirmed to People magazine that Durst and Julian, both 28, plan to walk down the aisle.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 09, 2011
• Joe Nichols married Heather Singleton at Whitfield Chapel in Savannah, Georgia in 2007.
• The Wreckers' debut single, "Leave The Pieces," hit the top of the Billboard country chart in 2006.
• Alan Jackson's single "It Must Be Love" hit Number One in 2000.
• Waylon Jennings' "I've Always Been Crazy" started a three-week run at Number One in Billboard in 1978.

Riddle Me This

With pointed fangs it sits in wait,
With piercing force its doles out fate,
Over bloodless victims proclaiming its might,
Eternally joining in a single bite.
What am I?

I'm a Stapler

Celebrity Spotlight

Keith Urban is nominated in two categories for the upcoming CMA Awards. He's up for Male Vocalist and the night's big award, Entertainer of the Year. The news was announced Tuesday morning by Jake Owen and The Band Perry during the live broadcast of Good Morning America.
Keith tells us he appreciates the industry's recognition now more than ever. ["It's an awesome feeling! It really is. When I saw my name in those two categories I was just absolutely floored, cause it's never a given. I think any artist can see that very clearly that you just never know who's gonna end up in these categories. More than ever it seems to me this year just to get nominated is like an award. There's no question about it, it's a tight little category and there's an enormous amount of people that didn't make that category that are absolutely worth of those awards too, so (I'm) very grateful."]
The CMA Awards will take place on November 9th in Nashville. The show, which will air live on ABC, will be again co-hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.
• Keith continues on his Get Closer World tour with special guest Jake Owen. They play tonight in Buffalo, New York.

CELEBRATING YOU

• Michelle Williams (actress, Dawson's Creek, Brokeback Mountain) (31)
• Henry Thomas (actor, played Elliott in ET) (40)
• Michael Buble (retro pop singer) (36)
• Hugh Grant (English actor) (51)
• Rachel Hunter (model, Rod Stewart's ex-wife) (41)
• Adam Sandler (Actor/comedian, former Saturday Night Live regular) (45)
• Goran Visnjic (VISH-nyich) (Actor, plays Dr. Luka Kovac on ER) (39)
• Tom Wopat (Actor, Luke Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard) (60)
• David A. Stewart (musician, the Eurythmics) (59)
• Mario Batali (celebrity chef, Food Network host) (51)
• Dee Dee Sharp (singer, "Mashed Potato Time") (66)
• Inez Foxx (singer, "Mockingbird") (69)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Bill Dillon
Bill was an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend to so many. After serving in the military, he "retired" to become a professional, working with leaders and employees encouraging them to be their very best. Everyday, I still hear Bill imparting some word of wisdom or anecdote that stops and makes you think. He had a way of making you feel valued, respected and important. Bill was taken from us much to soon but lives on in all his students, friends and family that he touched along his short journey through this world.
Submitted by Janice Miller
Bill Dillon is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Peyton Manning underwent more neck surgery Thursday, the third time in 19 months, and will miss not only the opening game but possibly the entire season. Losing Manning for any stretch of time is a huge blow to the Colts and throws the race for the AFC South wide open. The four-time NFL MVP hasn't missed a game in 14 NFL seasons, with 227 consecutive starts, including postseason. The Colts said there would be "no estimation of a return date at this time. We will keep Peyton on the active roster until we have a clear picture of his recovery process."

E-Mail “Inbox”

I think it's annoying when people ask/suggest that I have another child and then proceed to argue with me when they don't hear the answer to which they agree.

Stop imposing your opinions on me!

How should women respond when someone comments on how many kids they should have?

Signed,
Jessica

Jessica, lighten up, I’m sure their intentions are well intended. Just smile and say you’ll give it some thought. Besides, they must think your and outstanding Mother, and that the world would be so much better with children raised by you. Enjoy the recognition.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

This could be important to your childs well-being.
A chemical found in a wide range of consumer products may be harmful to children's mental and behavioral development and muscular coordination, a study shows.
The study is published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) are used to make plastics more flexible and durable. They are also used as solvents.
The chemicals are used in products that include car interiors, floor tiles, raincoats, nail polish and other cosmetics, synthetic leathers, and food packaging.
An increasing number of studies show evidence that phthalates may be harmful, particularly for young children.
It is not clear how they disrupt development. But some evidence suggests that the chemicals may affect thyroid hormone levels. These hormone levels play a key role in prenatal and newborn brain development, according to the study.
Phthalates may also reduce the amount of testosterone produced in the body, says study researcher Robin M. Whyatt, DrPH. Whyatt is deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health at Columbia University.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Healthy Vegetable Soup
INGREDIENTS:

1 large coarsely chopped bell pepper
3 stalks chopped celery
1 small chopped bell pepper
1 large bay leaf
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 large can chopped tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
Salt, pepper and Tony Chachere's seasoning to taste
1 large round steak (cut into 1 inch pieces)
6 large sliced carrots
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen green beans
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped okra
2 small cubed potatoes
1/3 small cabbage (cut into 1 inch pieces)
5 quarts water
TO PREPARE:

In a large soup pot boil water, meat, bay leaf and seasoning until meat is almost tender (about 1 hour). Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2-1/2 hours until well done.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Women drink 25% of the beer in this country . . . and now, there's a new beer brand marketed DIRECTLY at them. It's called Chick Beer and it's a lighter, lower-calorie beer . . . that's also less carbonated to cut down on burping. Oh and it comes in hot pink packaging. For now it's only available in Maryland but the manufacturers are working to expand.

#2.) A new survey from Captivate Network found that men are happier than women . . . pretty much all the time. Guys are 25% happier at work, mainly because they take more breaks during the day, for lunch, cigarettes, and long walks. At home, men are 8% happier, mainly because the women do about twice as many household chores. All that unhappiness makes women more likely to have stress, headaches, and weight gain.

#3.) On Monday, in the San Diego area, a man walked into a 7-Eleven, wearing a FULL-BODY GUMBY COSTUME . . . and tried to rob the place. But when he reached into his pocket to grab his weapon, the costume got in the way . . . and he ended up running off. He DID drop 26 cents as he fumbled with the costume, though, which was a net loss for him. Police are trying to track him down.
THEY SAY HE TOOK OFF ON POKIE!

And I leave you with this thought…

"The ideals which have lighted me on my way and time after time given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Truth, Goodness and Beauty."

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2011-09-08T04:16:00.000-07:00

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SHOW OPENING

Today is the 251st Day of 2011. There are 114 Days Remaining.

Today is…
International Literacy Day
National Date Nut Bread Day
Pardon Day

Sunrise: 6:46

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis will reportedly star in the sequel to The Expendables. PerezHilton.com reported that the action stars have signed on for the movie, which is due to start filming next month. The website noted that Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris are also in talks to join the cast.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Thursday, September 08, 2011
• Brad Paisley's duet with Keith Urban, "Start A Band," was released to radio in 2008.
• Rodney Atkins climbed to Number One on the Billboard chart with "These Are My People" in 2007.
• Trace Adkins' "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" was released to radio in 2005.
• Alabama's "Jukebox In My Mind" began a three-week run at Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1990.

Riddle Me This

I have a heart that never beats,
I have a home but I never sleep.
I can take a mans house and build anothers,
And I love to play games with my many brothers.
I am a king among fools.
Who am I?

The King of Hearts in a deck of cards.

Celebrity Spotlight

George Strait’s brand new album Here for a Good Time is in stores today. With 39 studio albums and 89 singles under his belt buckle, the legend has solidified his place in country music history. Rather than rest easy in the enormous success of his career thus far, “King George” headed back into the studio for more, thanks to the urging of his son Bubba, who co-wrote the album’s 11 tracks. “It was mainly Bubba’s influence. He decided that he wanted to write and he wanted to get me involved in it. And so, I kind of reluctantly did it at first, but found I really enjoyed doing it again.” You can catch George on tour with Martina McBride beginning January 2012.

CELEBRATING YOU

• David Arquette (Actor, separated from Friends actress Courteney Cox) (40)
• Sid Caesar (Hall of Fame actor and comedian, host of Your Show of Shows) (89)
• Jonathan Taylor Thomas (actor, played middle child Randy Taylor on the former TV sitcom Home Improvement, and the voice of Simba the lion cub in Disney's The Lion King) (30)
• Larenz Tate (actor, Love Jones, Why Do Fools Fall In Love) (36)
• Aimee Mann (singer) (51)

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Vangie Striker.
My Mother is my hero. As a child, she and her family worked as migrant farm workers. My mother worked hard to make a better life for herself and her family. She raised four children with lots of love and support and taught us all to be compassionate by example.
Submitted by Sandra Striker
Vangie Striker is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The Southeastern Conference cleared the way for Texas A&M to join its ranks - with a wrinkle. Baylor is considering suing if the Aggies leave the Big 12.
If and when the legal issues are resolved, the SEC will make the Aggies the league's 13th team to complete a courtship Texas A&M initiated in July. The potential union announced Wednesday could lead to a massive realignment of the college football landscape, a significant push toward 16-team super conferences.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don, have you seen this show “I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant” on TLC? Some of the stories about women not knowing they were pregnant until going into labor are simply amazing, but some should be crying helps to get in shape.

It makes me wonder how a woman can not know she’s pregnant, as a woman I think I would know. Do you know any woman who didn’t know she was pregnant till she went into labor?

I think it’s safe to say that if you didn’t know you were pregnant you’re probably overweight. What do you think of the show?

Signed,
Chelsea

Common Chelsea, I’m a guy, I don’t watch those kinds of shows. I do have to agree with you though, seems pretty far fetched that you could be pregnant and not know it. Although I remember a time when I went fishing and didn’t know I caught a fish on my line. Does that count?

HEALTH MOMENT

"A drink a day keeps disease away" may be the new motto for middle-age women hoping to age gracefully.
A new study shows women who drank the equivalent of a beer or small glass of wine each day were less likely to develop chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as they got older compared to nondrinkers or those who drink four or more drinks at one time.
In the study, researchers looked at the effects of drinking alcohol at midlife on the risk of diseases commonly associated with aging in a group of 13,894 women enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study.
The women filled out questionnaires about what they ate and drank at midlife, about age 58. Researchers then analyzed health status information collected after the women turned 70.
After taking into account other factors that might affect health and disease risk, like smoking, researchers found women who drank light or moderate amounts of alcohol were less likely to develop chronic diseases as they aged.
For example, compared to nondrinkers, women who drank up to one alcoholic drink per day were 20% more likely to be disease-free at age 70 than nondrinkers.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Garlic Cheese Grits
INGREDIENTS:

2 cups uncooked grits
1 roll (6 ounce) garlic cheese
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Paprika

TO PREPARE:

Cook grits. Add other ingredients, except paprika, and mix well. Pour into large, shallow casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in 350 degree oven about 30 minutes. May be made early in the day and heated at serving time.

SERVES: 12

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) NO state fair innovates fried food like the Texas State Fair. The headlining fried food at this year's fair is . . . DEEP-FRIED BUBBLEGUM. It's a marshmallow covered in pink bubblegum extract, then deep-fried, and covered in frosting and Chiclets. The Texas State Fair opens at the end of the month.

#2.) Just a reminder: This Sunday, September 11th, is GRANDPARENTS DAY. And . . . um . . . not a day where people will be commemorating anything else. So make sure to get your grandparents a present.

#3.) Anti-American sentiment is DEAD. Everyone wants to be us again. In a new worldwide poll, America was named the COOLEST COUNTRY in the world. We beat out Brazil, Spain, and Italy. Belgium was ranked the least-cool country in the world, just below Poland, Turkey, and Canada.
All I can say is, SWEET!!!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Any one of us can be a rainbow in somebody's clouds."

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2011-09-07T04:01:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 250th Day of 2011. There are 115 Days Remaining.
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Today is…
Neither Rain nor Snow Day

Sunrise:
6:46

Birthdays:
• Tom Everett Scott (Actor, That Thing You Do!, Boiler Room, An American Werewolf In Paris) (41)
• Shannon Elizabeth (actress, American Pie movies) (38)
• Oliver Hudson (actor, Rules of Engagement, brother of Kate Hudson, son of Goldies Hawn) (35)
• Evan Rachel Wood (actress, Thirteen, True Blood, Across the Universe) (24)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been attending her court-mandated shoplifting classes -- but she still has a long way to go before completing her required community service. A source told RadarOnline.com, "Lindsay has completed around 45 hours of her service at the women's shelter. Lindsay does have a full year to comply with all terms of her community service." Earlier this year, the starlet was ordered complete 360 hours at the Downtown Women's Center and 100 hours at the Los Angeles County morgue. She's scheduled to appear before the judge on October 19 for a progress report.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Wednesday, September 7,2011
• Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney and wife Tiffany Fallon welcomed daughter Raquel Blue Rooney in 2010.
• Lance corporal Josh Gracin received his honorable discharge from the Marines 10 days early at Camp Pendleton in California in 2004.
• Martina McBride earned her first gold album for The Way That I Am in 1994.
• Brooks & Dunn scored a Number One with their debut single "Brand New Man" in 1991.
• Reba McEntire's The Last One To Know album was released in 1987.

Celebrity Spotlight

Darius Rucker will return home from Brad Paisley’s European H20 II: Wetter and Wilder Tour to headline his very first U.S. tour this fall. Darius has toured with his buddy Brad since the H20 Tour series began in 2010, making some great friends along the way. Now, it’s his turn to play host to special guests Rodney Atkins, Thompson Square, Frankie Ballard and Justin Moore, who are more like friends than simply just fellow artists. “You know, when you’re on tour, you hang out a lot. We’re hanging out a lot. We’re having a beer together, playing golf together, and stuff.” The tour will kick off October 6th in Glens Falls, New York, and is currently slated to run through November 12th in Darius’ native Charleston, South Carolina.

Riddle Me This

You hear me calling to you, beckoning with my shrill voice;
My keys will carry you to the place of your choice.
What am I?

A Telephone

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Patrick Rick
My everyday hero is my father. He is a minister and a teacher, and unfortunately suffers from Congestive Heart Failure and is in the process of being added to the list for a heart transplant. I am thankful for every piece of advice and guidance he's given and continues to give me in life, he is a great hero.
Submitted by Nicolas Rick
Patrick Rick is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The Jacksonville Jaguars released starting quarterback David Garrard on Tuesday in a surprise move just days before the season opener. Luke McCown, who outplayed Garrard and rookie Blaine Gabbert in the preseason, was given the starting job.
Tuesday's (September 6th) full slate of games at the U.S. Open were canceled yesterday at Flushing Meadows in New York due to steady rain. The matches canceled included four men's singles fourth round matches and two women's singles quarterfinals matches.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don my name is Steve and I’ve been listening for years. So I’m emailing you because my friends and I were debating on haircut etiquette. To make a long story short I’m trying out a new barber this week after mine moved away.

I asked my friend what I should do if I notice he’s cutting my hair all wrong and he told me I should stop him and tell him to fix it. I’ve never done this before and was wondering if all guys tell their barbers to fix their haircuts mid cut or if that’s just my friend?

Do you think it’s ok to do that?

Signed,
Steve

Well Steve, you can try, but if the Barber is too far into the cut, your out of luck. But look on the bright side, the difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut. Two weeks!

HEALTH MOMENT

Children who have a hard time passing up one cookie now with the promise of more later will probably have just as hard a time resisting temptation as adults, according to a new study.
Researchers found children who had difficulty delaying gratification as preschoolers were more likely to seek instant gratification as adults. They also showed differences in brain activity that may be linked to self-control issues.
"This is the first time we have located the specific brain areas related to delayed gratification. This could have major implications in the treatment of obesity and addictions," says study researcher B.J. Casey, in a news release. Casey is director of the Sackler Institute for Developmental Psychobiology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.
The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Double Baked Caramel Pears

INGREDIENTS:

3 large ripe firm Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and split lengthwise
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
13 square caramels
1 teaspoon dark rum
Cooking juices from pears
Vanilla ice cream

INGREDIENTS for Glaze:

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 to 2 teaspoons rose water

TO PREPARE:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking pan, arrange pears, cut side down with tops pointing toward center. Set aside.
2. Combine brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons rum, lemon juice and butter in microwaveable dish. Heat on high in microwave until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Brush mixture over pears.
3. Bake, uncovered, until pears are just tender, 20-25 minutes, brushing with pan juices 2 times during baking. Reserve pan juices. (Pears can be baked 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated; let come to room temperature before reheating.)
4. Melt caramels with 1 teaspoon rum and pan juices in deep microwaveable dish on medium (50 percent power) in microwave for 1 – 1-1/2 minutes, stirring twice. Watch carefully to avoid scorching. Stir until smooth.
5. Cut pear halves lengthwise into quarters. Pour sauce evenly over pears. Bake uncovered at 300 degrees until heated through, about 12 minutes. Spoon caramel sauce over pears once during reheating.
6. To serve, arrange 3 pear quarters in individual dessert dishes. Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Spoon caramel sauce over ice cream.

SERVES: 4

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) This proves a dog doesn't need to be BIG to be a hero . . . it just needs a really annoying bark. On Friday morning, in Utah, a TOY POODLE that weighs less than 10 pounds SAVED its 19-year-old owner from a house fire. When firefighters got to the house, the 19-year-old was trapped inside . . . and the poodle barked at the firefighters until they followed him in the right direction to the basement to save the guy.

#2.) Frankly, I'd be surprised if this number was any LOWER. A new survey found that nine out of ten teenagers admit they're EMBARRASSED by their parents. The two main sources of embarrassment are when their parents dance a little too enthusiastically at weddings . . . and when their parents engage in public displays of affection.
I use to embarrass my kids dancing to grocery store music while shopping.

And I leave you with this thought…

"You see things; and you say "Why?" But I dream things that never were; and I say "Why not?"

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2011-09-06T03:58:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

http://www.cambio.com/shows/cambio-connect/snooki-does-the-news

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 249th Day of 2011. There are 116 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Fight Procrastination Day
Read a Book Day

Sunrise: 6:45

Birthdays:

Mark Chesnutt (48)
David Allan Coe (72)
Jeff Foxworthy ("You might be a redneck" comedian, Blue Collar TV) (53)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

David Lauren and Lauren Bush got married over the weekend in Colorado. Bush -- the model/designer niece of George W. Bush -- tied the knot with Ralph Lauren's son at a 17,000-acre ranch outside Telluride. 200 guests witnessed the nuptials -- including the former president and his family. The bride revealed that she will go by the name Lauren Bush-Lauren.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Tuesday, September 6,2011
• Gretchen Wilson's "All Jacked Up" single was available for commercial sale in 2005.
• The Diamond Rio album One More Day was certified gold in 2001.
• Willie Nelson's Half Nelson album was released in 1985.
• Ernest Tubb died in 1984.
• Johnny Lee earned his first Number One country single in Billboard with "Lookin' For Love" in 1980.

Celebrity Spotlight

The Pistol Annies captured the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart this week with their debut, Hell on Heels! Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe say the idea to form the band happened by accident. “[Angaleena] This whole project kinda got started because… [Miranda] Because of ‘Beige’ and ‘Bad Example’… [Angaleena] They had written songs that Miranda knew weren’t really for her record, and Ashley knew they weren’t for her record. They were like, ‘Well, we’re not gonna give these songs away! What are we gonna do?’ Enter me! [Ashley] Girl band! [laughs]” The album sold more than 44-thousand copies its debut week and also landed at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart. Hell on Heels is currently available on iTunes.

Riddle Me This

I come in different shapes and sizes. Part of me are curves, others are straight. You can put me anywhere you like, but there is only one right place for me.
What am I?

A Jigsaw Puzzle Piece

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Colin Paul
Colin Powell grew up in the Bronx. He ended up going to college where he found his true calling in the U.S. Army. In time, he became the first Black man to become Staff Chief of Joints and Secretary of State. Nobody in his family thought he would amount to much because of his attitude, but he proved them wrong.
Submitted by Chantel Ward
Colin Paul is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The remnants from Tropical Storm Lee pushed through the Atlanta area with a fury, bringing heavy rain and fierce wind.
NASCAR only hopes the miserable weather is gone by Tuesday.
The Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway was postponed Sunday night when the outer bands of the storm doused the track before the drivers could even start their engines. Given the gloomy forecast, officials didn't even bother trying to hold the race on Monday.
That turned out to be a good call. Most of Georgia was under tornado and flood watches, with thunderstorms expected through the evening.
The outlook for AdvoCare 500 was much better at 11 a.m. Tuesday, though there was still a 30 percent chance of additional showers.

HEALTH MOMENT

This is shocking!
Strokes in children, teens, and young adults are increasing at an alarming rate in the U.S., according to a new study.
Mary G. George, MD, MSPH, and colleagues from the CDC looked at national hospital discharge data from 42 states. They focused on three age groups: 5-14, 15-34, and 35-44. The researchers compared the rate of stroke among these groups from 1995-1996 to 2007-2008.
"The increase in the stroke hospitalization rate from 1995 to 2008 was 30% to 37% higher" among those aged 15-44, says George. While stroke is often thought of as an older person's health problem, recent research has found that strokes in youths and young adults account for up to 10% of all strokes.
Researchers say it should serve as a wake-up call. While the risk factors studied are associated with stroke, they say that the traditional ones such as obesity and high cholesterol ''play their risks out over decades." As a result, they are unlikely to explain fully the increase, they says.
However, risk factors such as alcohol abuse and drug abuse could help explain the increase. Those risk factors can be linked with strokes in a much briefer time frame.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Overnight Brisket

INGREDIENTS:

1 (10-pound or larger) beef brisket with fat
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups dark sweet-and-sour sauce
1 bottle liquid smoke
1 onion, chopped or sliced

TO PREPARE:

Arrange the brisket fat side up on a sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to enclose the brisket. Place the foil and brisket in a roasting pan. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and rub 1 cup of the sauce over the surface. Pour the liquid smoke over the top and sprinkle with the onion. Seal the foil to enclose the brisket.

Pour 1 to 2 cups of water in the roasting pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 8 hours. Drain the pan drippings from the foil packet and remove all visible fat from the brisket. Rub the remaining 1 cup sauce over the surface of the brisket. Seal the foil and bake for 1 hour longer. Slice as desired.

NOTE: Brisket is great for a crowd since it goes a long way and can sit out for hours. Serve on buns, French bread, or pistolettes along with horseradish, purple onions, and plenty of extra barbecue sauce.

SERVES: A Crowd

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) This is an AMAZING story that people NEED to hear. The town of Roseville, in northern California, decided to have the cops stop giving so many tickets . . . and, instead, focus on coming up with ideas to make the roads safer. In the first six months of 2011, tickets issued were down 84% and . . . ACCIDENTS WENT DOWN BY 7%.

#2.) How much of your salary would you be willing to give up to work from home, have a four-day work week, or set your own hours? About 42% of Americans say they WOULD give up salary to have more flexibility . . . with the average amount they'd give up being around 6%.

#3.) Domino's has announced that they're starting to make plans to build a location . . . ON THE MOON. They have a firm working on it and everything. It's estimated that it will cost $22 BILLION to build. Domino's doesn't have a target date to build it . . . they just want to have the plans ready so they can be the first restaurant on the Moon once people start traveling there.
THAT SOUNDS OUT OF THIS WORLD!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence."

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2011-09-02T04:13:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 245th Day of 2011. There are 120 Days Remaining

Today is…
National Beheading Day

Birthdays:
Lennox Lewis (boxer) is 46
- Former heavyweight champion
Salma Hayek (actress) is 45
- “Frida Kahlo” in Frida
Saturday, September 3rd
Hank Thompson (country artist) would have been 86
- He died November 6th, 2007
Sunday, September 4th
Tom Gossin (country artist) is 30
- Founding member of Gloriana

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

She made $5 million of her sex tape. And $18 million off her wedding.
Might Kim Kardashian break into the 10 figures by selling exclusive rights to her baby photos?
Unfortunately, we're likely to find out soon, as Kim told People Magazine last night that she's already contemplating children.
"Being a mom is something I've always wanted, so I would love to be one someday," she said, perhaps giving us an idea of why she'd want to remove all naughty tape material from the Internet.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

September 2,2011
In 2001…The Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon gets under way. Among Lewis' country guests: Reba McEntire, Billy Gilman, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Tammy Cochran, Mickey Gilley, Sara Evans, The Clark Family Experience and The Oak Ridge Boys.
In 1992…The United States and Russia agrees to build a space station.
In 1991…Capitol releases Garth Brooks' Ropin' The Wind album.
In 1990…Tracy Lawrence arrives in Nashville in a run-down Toyota.
In 1978…Willie Nelson's version of the Irving Berlin song "Blue Skies" reaches #1 on the Billboard country chart.

Celebrity Spotlight

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s duet, “Remind Me” is the #1 song on the country charts this week. The song has all the makings of a classic country duet. But, Brad admits his source of inspiration might surprise country fans. “We got the idea from this based on—I’m kinda jealous—of the way Kanye or Eminem—they can take somebody and say ‘Here’s what I want you to say’—and they’re a character in the song. And I don’t think we do enough of that kind of creativity in country music.” Brad and Carrie’s winning chemistry is also a smash off the country charts as well; the two will team up once again to host the 45th Annual CMA Music Awards live on November 9th at 8PM on ABC.

Riddle Me This

I am strongest when you see me as round, but I am often viewed in other forms. I lift & drop the sea with my tremendous strength, and a man with a name like 'powerful bicep' was the first to tread on me.
What am I?

The Moon

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are
Quentin “Bubba” Preece

MAN CAVE

NASCAR's most popular driver will stay with the most dominant race team at least through 2017. Hendrick Motorsports on Thursday announced a five-year contract extension with Dale Earnhardt Jr., who heads to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend trying to clinch his first berth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship in three years.

Three more football players are in hot water at Ohio State. As a result, Ohio State might be in even more trouble with the NCAA. The school reported late Thursday afternoon that running back Jordan Hall, defensive back Corey Brown and defensive back Travis Howard each received impermissible benefits of $300 or less earlier this year.
The latest violations took place after several Buckeyes players were suspended for accepting cash and free tattoos from the subject of a federal drug-trafficking probe and Ohio State had ramped up its compliance department to warn athletes not to break NCAA rules.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Why can't guys commit to marriage before the age of 30? The real reason, is it because they want to see what else is out there. I've noticed marriage doesn't usually come until after a baby has been involved.

Signed,
Kristen

Oh I don’t know Kristen, I think we just don’t want to be restrained in any way. I mean, when you get married, you have to act more responsible, and that’s hard for guy’s. We would much rather be irresponsible. It’s more fun. Don’t be bitter, just be patient, we usually come around.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Heart attack survivors who anger easily or who are often stressed out may be setting themselves up for another, potentially fatal heart attack, a new study suggests.
Over a 10-year period, more than half of heart attack survivors who had high scores on psychological tests designed to identify people with anger problems had a fatal or non-fatal heart attack, compared with fewer than one-fourth of people who had low scores.
The analysis took into account known risk factors for heart disease, such as age, gender, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
The good news: People can change their behavior.
American College of Cardiology Vice President John Harold, MD, a heart specialist at the University of California, Los Angeles, says the findings reflect what he sees in his own practice.
"When a heart attack patient comes in and exhibits anger or turns beet red or is stressed out, I can almost predict [that they are not going to do well] if they don't change their behavior," he says.
Harold says he often prescribes an ocean cruise for such patients. His point is relaxation may help their health.
Other advice: If a family argument or other stressful situation is getting out of hand, walk away, Harold says. "It's just not worth it."

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Cheese-Crusted Barbecued Beans

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium Vidalia onions, coarsely chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (16-ounce) cans plain baked beans, drained
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup light molasses
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons melted butter or margarine

TO PREPARE:

Saute the onions and garlic in the oil in a saucepan for 5 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Remove from heat. Stir in the beans, catsup and molasses. Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish.

Combine the cheese, bread crumbs and butter in a bowl and mix well. Sprinkle over the bean mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

NOTE: Sweet onions, such as Vidalia, are usually only available seasonally. More robust onions can be sweetened by soaking in milk for several minutes after slicing or chopping.

SERVINGS: 12 - 16

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Remember back when we all thought Microsoft was evil, and wanted the mighty government to step in and break up their monopoly? What a difference a decade makes. In a new Gallup poll, the computer industry ranked as the MOST trusted sector in the U.S. . . . and the federal government ranked DEAD LAST. The restaurant business was the second-most trusted industry . . . and the oil industry was the second-least trusted.

#2.) Denny's just upped their commitment to both deliciousness AND plumping. They've officially unveiled the new Mac 'n Cheese Big Daddy Patty Melt, which is two pieces of bread containing a burger, melted cheddar cheese . . . and MACARONI AND CHEESE. The sandwich checks in at 1,690 calories.

#3.) In Indiana, there's a 46-year-old man named JAMES BOND. And after a lifetime of being made fun of, today, he's FINALLY cooler than that OTHER James Bond. Because this James just won a $6.5 MILLION lottery jackpot. He took the lump sum and just got a check for about $4.5 MILLION.
He requested it be shaken, not stirred.

And I leave you with this thought…

"Inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that's where you renew your springs that never dry up."

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2011-09-01T04:05:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 244th Day of 2011. There are 121 Days Remaining

Today is…
Emma M. Nutt Day, the first woman telephone operator

Birthdays:
• Gloria Estefan (pop singer) (54)
• Billy Blanks (Tae Bo inventor) (56)
• Dr. Phil McGraw (host of the Dr. Phil TV show) (61)
• Scott Speedman (actor, Felicity, Barney's Version, The Strangers, Underworld movies) (36)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Billy Bob Thorton's estranged daughter Amanda Brumfield will not be getting a new trial after being found guilty of aggravated manslaughter of a child back in May. A judge denied the 32-year-old's request and said that she will be sentenced on October 6th for the 2008 death of her best friend's one-year-old daughter. Brumfield was convicted in May and faces up to 30 years in prison for the crime.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

September 1,2011
• Miranda Lambert got nine Country Music Awards nominations--the most ever for a female artist--in 2010.
• Marty Robbins' "Devil Woman" began an eight-week run at Number One on the Billboard country singles chart in 1962.
• Taylor Swift made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry in 2006.

Celebrity Spotlight

Miranda Lambert is known for her “you don’t want to mess with me” vibe, thanks to tunes likes “Gunpowder and Lead,” “Kerosene” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.” So, one of the highlights for her of stepping out and recording an album with her friends Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe as the Pistol Annies, is being able to reinvent herself. “I get to just kind of be a girl. I don’t have to really be ‘the boss’ and kind of be that ‘Miranda Lambert’ character. I get to play a character in a girl band when I’m with Pistols. So, I definitely think that it comes natural.” Miranda will appear on NBC’s Dateline tonight with both her Pistol Annies cohorts and her husband, Blake Shelton. The special airs at 10PM Eastern.

Riddle Me This

I'm a god, a planet, & measurer of heat.
Who am I?

Mercury

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Kim Norton
Kim Norton is my husband. I met him at a cancer benefit dance in November of 1996, for my terminally ill sister, Sheri Cole, who had colon cancer. Sheri was only 27 years old when she was diagnosed with colon cancer and she and I were always extremely close. At the time of the benefit dance, I was a single mother of two young children. Kim volunteered to assist the DJ set up the music equipment just because they were friends and Kim thought since it was for a benefit dance, he would help out. I met Kim the night of the dance and we immediately connected. When I looked into his eyes, I knew I had found a true friend. He was simply the kindest man I had ever met.
Kim and I were married on July 11, 1997 and my beautiful sister Sheri passed away one week later.
After Sheri's death, I became extremely depressed and for a time, considered suicide, to alleviate the pain I felt. Kim saved my life. He reminded me many times that I had two young children that needed me and I had to be strong for them. Kim made me feel like I could mourn my loss; he held me when I needed to cry and he listened when I needed to vent. He has always been an absolutely terrific dad to our children and he continues to be my best friend and the love of my life. I could not imagine my life without him.
Submitted by Becky Norton
Kim Norton is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Former Predator Wade Belak, an enforcer who had played with five NHL teams before retiring in March, was found dead Wednesday in Toronto. He was 35.
Belak is the third NHL enforcer found dead since May.
Toronto police spokesman Tony Vella said officers found a man dead when called at 1:40 p.m. EDT Wednesday at a hotel and condo complex. Vella said "foul play is not suspected in the ongoing investigation" into Belak's death.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don,

My boyfriend kissed a chick when he was drunk at a college party.

He told me two days later, wildly apologetic and convinced he'd screwed things up permanently. We are two hours away from each other, going to different schools. I love him. What should I do?

Signed,
Michelle

Well Michelle, if you love him and forgive him then I think you’ve answered your own question. I hope he will work very hard not to let that happen again, only time will tell.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Once again, mom was right: Don't eat too close to bedtime. A new study suggests that waiting at least an hour after dinner before going to sleep reduces your risk of stroke by about two-thirds.
And for every 20 minutes more that you wait, stroke risk drops another 10%, say researchers in Greece.
The study does not prove cause and effect -- only that there seems to be an association between waiting an hour or more between dinner and bedtime and reduced stroke risk.
Although the study didn't delve into why waiting longer after eating to go to sleep might lower stroke risk, previous research suggests that eating too close to bedtime is associated with an increased risk of reflux disease. That in turn is associated with sleep apnea, a risk factor for stroke.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Awesome Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds mild sausage
1 medium onion, copped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (12-ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (8-ounce) package sliced pepperoni
3 cups water
1 (4-ounce) can chopped black olives
4 ounces canned or fresh sliced mushrooms
2 envelopes spaghetti mix with mushrooms
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
12 ounces spaghetti, penne or pasta of choice, cooked, drained

TO PREPARE:

Brown the sausage with the onion, bell pepper and garlic powder in a large saucepan, stirring until the sausage is crumbly; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, pepperoni, water, olives. mushrooms, spaghetti mix, oregano and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.

Simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until of the desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaf. Spoon the sauce over hot cooked spaghetti on a platter.

SERVES: 8

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) ."The Economist" just released their annual list of the most livable cities in the world, based on stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Melbourne, Australia came in first . . . Vienna, Austria is second . . . and Vancouver, Canada is third. The highest-ranked U.S. city is Honolulu, at 26th.

#2.) This is an incredible statistic. In 2010, one out of every 10 bosses who died on the job died from HOMICIDE. Overall, 533 people in management died in work-related incidents . . . and yes, 10% were MURDERS.

#3.) It's a MIRACLE this guy survived. In Arizona, earlier this month, an 86-year-old was doing yard work when he tripped and fell face-first onto some gardening shears. One of the handles went into his eye socket and all the way through his face, down his THROAT. Somehow, doctors removed them and rebuilt his eye so he wouldn't lose his vision. But I’ll bet the X-ray is gnarly

And I leave you with this thought…

"The habits of a vigorous mind are formed in contending with difficulties. Great necessities call out great virtues."

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2011-08-31T04:14:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

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SHOW OPENING

Today is the 243rd Day of 2011. There are 122 Days Remaining.

Today is…
National Trail Mix Day

Birthdays:
• Richard Gere (actor, An Officer And A Gentleman, Pretty Woman, Dr. T & The Women, Chicago; husband of Carey Lowell; former husband of Cindy Crawford) (62)
• Chris Tucker (actor-comedian, The Fifth Element, the Rush Hour movies) (39)
• Marcia Clark (prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder trial) (58)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

The Jennifer Aniston pregnancy rumors are again in full effect. Now that the actress and her beau Justin Theroux have moved in together, sources say they are expecting a baby. Us Weekly claims that there have been some hints -- Jen was supposedly sick during the couple's recent trip to Hawaii and one insider told the magazine, "She wasn't drinking alcohol and she looked pregnant. People were noticing and talking about it like it was a fact."

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-31-2011
• Clay Walker earned his first platinum album with his self-titled debut in 1994.
• George Jones topped the Billboard country singles list with "The Grand Tour" in 1974.
• Dolly Parton's "Love Is Like A Butterfly" became her third Number One in a year in 1974.
• Merle Haggard's prison-themed "Mama Tried" claimed the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart in 1968.

Celebrity Spotlight

Even though Blake Shelton didn’t have a hand in writing the title track of his latest album, Red River Blue, it’s still a true story. The singer’s friend, Buddy Owens, decided to write the tune after hearing of Blake’s relationship with then-girlfriend Miranda Lambert. “At some point along the way, Miranda and I had gotten in a fight and broken up for one of our week-long breakups, or two days or whatever. But at this moment, I had seen him that night and he asked how she was doing, and I said, ‘Aw, Man. Ya know, I screwed up.’ He said, ‘Aw, Man, I hate that, ya know.’ He went and wrote a song about a guy from Oklahoma and a girl from Texas breaking up, and about how the Red River is, ya know, the great divide, symbolic, between the two.” Well, it isn’t anymore, since we all know how Blake and Miranda’s love story led to a fairytale wedding that took place this May. Speaking of the happily married couple, they’ll appear on NBC’s Dateline Monday, August 29th. Host Hoda Kotb will sit down with Mr. and Mrs. Shelton as well as Miranda’s new girl-group the Pistol Annies. The special airs at 10PM Eastern.

Riddle Me This

I am just two and two. I am hot. I am cold. I am the parent of numbers that cannot be told. I am a gift beyond measure, a matter of course. I am given with pleasure when taken by force.
What am I?

I'm a Kiss!

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are
Kathleen (Kat) Ferguson.
My hero is my oldest and best friend, Kat. I met her when I was 17, I am now 40. I never had a real family having alcoholic parents and no siblings. Kat took me into hers. I care for her as the sister I always wanted and I know without her, I would not be here. I have been unemployed since Sept. and only make $115/wk in unemployment. Kat has been paying my house payment, otherwise we would have lost our home. She has also been buying diapers for my baby twins. She works to help us have a home, food and bills paid. I am in OR and she is in CA, making seeing each other impossible. She is and always has been my angel and sister sent from the universe to save me from my darkest hours so I could have a family and experience real happiness. I can't do much for her, but she will always have my love, loyalty, and my family as hers. Thanks Kat. I love you more than you know.
Submitted by Hyde Henderson
Kathleen (Kat) Ferguson is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Rafael Nadal's first match as defending U.S. Open champion was hardly a tour de force.
He would fall behind in a set, then come back. Fall behind, then come back.
His serve was broken six times; that happened a total of five times in seven matches during his 2010 run to the title at Flushing Meadows. His shots didn't have their normal depth. He needed to save seven set points during the second set.
Three-time U.S. Open champion Serena Williams followed Nadal into Arthur Ashe Stadium for her first singles match in the tournament since her 2009 tirade at a line judge. She never was challenged by 54th-ranked opponent of Serbia, needing less than an hour to win.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don, I graduated college in May of 2010. I dated the same guy Jack for all four years. I'm from here. He's from Canada.

After graduation I moved back to the area and my boyfriend moved back to Vancouver. Outside of a few weekends, we haven't been together since graduation.

Rob works in the film industry in Vancouver. I've been working down here. He swore he would come back to the states but his career in Canada seems to be going well. It seems like he's given up on coming back down here.

Every time we're on the phone and I mention me moving up there something happens that makes him change the topic or end the call.

We still talk on the phone for at least a half an hour a day. I love him. Rob is the only guy I've ever been. He's the only guy I've ever loved. I can't go to bed unless I've talked to him that day.

But it looks like our relationship is going no where. What should I do? Should I give him an ultimatum on moving to the US? Should I give him an ultimatum on letting me move in with him in Canada?

It's hard to have a boyfriend if you never see him.

What should I do?
Jessica

Jessica, that’s a tough situation. I think I would push for a solid definitive answer. You can’t be expected to stay on the hook forever. Especially if the guy is not overjoyed with the idea of the two of you solidifing your relationship. Long distance relationships are rotten. Make your move, if he doesn’t reciprocate, cut him loose.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Here is good news.
Chocoholics have reason to celebrate today: A large new study confirms that chocolate may be good for the heart and brain.
Regularly eating chocolate could cut the risk of heart disease and stroke by about one-third, says researcher Oscar H. Franco, MD, PhD, of the University of Cambridge in the U.K.
But before you indulge, a cautionary note: Chocolate bars, cookies, and drinks are high in sugar, fat, and calories, so eating too much can lead to weight gain and, you guessed it, heart disease. "Moderation is key,"

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Greek Potato Salad
INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 (16-ounce) package frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
6 carrots, cut into halves lengthwise and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
4 (8-ounce) cans artichoke bottoms, drained and cut into halves
1 cup kalamata olives, cut into halves, rinsed, dried
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

TO PREPARE:

Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the potatoes, onions and carrots and mix well. Cook for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the artichokes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until the artichokes are tender. Remove from the heat.

Add the olives, lemon juice and dill weed to the potato mixture and mix gently. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

SERVES: 8 - 10

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) If you won the lottery, would you still use coupons? 96% of Americans say . . . ABSOLUTELY. And it was consistent across the board . . . whether they make $20,000-a-year or $150,000-a-year.

#2.) In addition to ruining your life and costing you money, divorce can also be bad for your health. That's because newly divorced people are more likely to smoke, drink, and be have promiscuous. As a result, divorced men are ten times more likely to die than married men who are the same age.

And I leave you with this thought…

"Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions."

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2011-08-30T04:15:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 242nd Day of 2011. There are 123 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Toasted Marshmallow Day
Birthdays:
• Cameron Diaz (actress, Charlie's Angels, Shrek, There's Something About Mary, The Mask) (39)
• Lisa Ling (former co-host of TV's daytime talk show The View) (38)
• Andy Roddick (tennis player) (29)
• Ryan Ross (guitarist, Panic! At The Disco) (25)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Hurricane Irene reportedly messed up Mariah Carey's shooting schedule with X Factor. Simon Cowell previously confirmed that the singer will be participating in his upcoming Fox series -- but TMZ reported that Carey had to cancel a "very important" video shoot because she couldn't get a flight out of New York. Sources told TMZ that the show has been thrown into "utter chaos" as a result, and they are still trying to figure out how to get the necessary footage. It's unclear what role Mariah will play on the show.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-30-2011
• George Strait, Sonny James and session guitarist Harold Bradley were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
• Brooks & Dunn's Hillbilly Deluxe album was released in 2005.
• Kenny Chesney scored his first Number One single with "She's Got It All" in 1997.

Celebrity Spotlight

Jake Owen says that his current hit, "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," is a game changer for him. The song has been the fastest-climbing hit of his career, and as Jake tells us, it's his very own "Sweet Home Alabama." ["It's like nothing I've really honestly ever experienced. I've had hit songs on the radio before, but there's a difference between a hit song and like an undeniable song that people just gravitate towards -- obviously based off sales as well, but I remember I always wanted one of those songs I remember playing back in college on a barstool where I would play like (hums) and like right when you start playing that -- 'Sweet Home Alabama' -- everyone freaks out. I was like, I always want one of those songs where the minute you play the intro people freak out, and as I've seen all over the country so far on this Keith Urban tour that when we play that intro guitar acoustic part instantly people just stand up. That is a good feeling, so I understand the difference now between just hit songs and like career songs, and I think this is like a career kind of song."]

Riddle Me This

There are seven flies in the kitchen, which one is the cowboy?

It's the one that's on the "Range". yee-haa!

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Tom Benson
My dad was the third of three children. Born almost exactly 9 months after World War II ended, he was one of the first baby boomers. My dad put himself through college, volunteered for the army and fought in the Vietnam War. He started multiple multi-million dollar companies, ran for senator, spent 7 years on the local school board, and helped raise me and my sister. For someone who has been through so much, I cant believe how caring and giving my dad can be. He loves nothing more than to see others smile.
My dad is an amazing person, who I will always turn to for inspiration and guidance.
I love you Dad.
Tom Benson is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Texas A&M has notified the Big 12 it will withdraw from the conference, according to a newspaper report. Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin sent a letter to Missouri Chancellor and Big 12 board chairman Brady Deaton to inform the league it was leaving. Texas A&M's departure would cast doubt on the future of the Big 12 and could lead to more major changes to college athletics.

Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton, who was suspended from the league for having guns in a locker room with teammate Gilbert Arenas, was arrested Monday in Southern California to face a murder charge in a deadly Atlanta shooting. Crittenton was taken into custody at about 8 p.m. at John Wayne Airport in Orange County after checking in for a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta.

E-Mail “Inbox”

What’s up Don? I got engaged a few weeks ago and I’m having trouble calling my girlfriend my fiancé. I find the word annoying and obnoxious but feel pressure to say fiancé instead of girlfriend.

What else can I call her besides fiancé?
Signed,
Ben

Ben, I’m tempted to run away from this one, but I’ll give it a shot. How about you caller the future Mrs. Ben, my soon to be Mrs. I do, this is the future mother of my children, this is the future ball and chain. On second thought, forget that last one, she could be the future Mrs. Ex-Ben before she’s Mrs. Ben.
Good luck!

HEALTH MOMENT

This is important information for you boxing fans.
Teens and boxing are a bad combination, doctors say.
The risk of brain and other injuries during boxing makes the sport too risky, according to a new policy statement by U.S. and Canadian pediatrician groups.
The statement urges doctors to ''vigorously oppose boxing for any child or adolescent.''
"Children and adolescents should not be participating in boxing because of the risk of head and facial injuries," says statement co-author Laura Purcell, MD. Purcell is a pediatric sports medicine doctor for the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Children's brains are more vulnerable to concussion, the doctors say. Recovery takes longer in kids.
There may also be long-term consequences. "We don't know what the long-term effects are, particularly with amateur boxing," Purcell says.
The new statement, like the earlier one, asks pediatricians to oppose youth boxing, to educate their patients, and to suggest other sports.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Rose Cake

INGREDIENTS:

Petals from 6 red roses
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup superfine white sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 to 3 Tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon rose water
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour milk or yogurt
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts
TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gently wash and dry rose petals; snip only the red part into small pieces and set aside. Cream butter and add sugar,beating until light and smooth. Add egg yolks, lemon and orange rinds, and rose water, mixing well. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk or yogurt. Fold in rose petals. Beat egg whites until stiff, and gently fold into mixture.

Sprinkle one-half pistachio nuts onbottom of a greased and floured two-quart tube pan. Pour batter over nuts and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake 40 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Remove from pan and glaze while hot. To make glaze, combine all ingredients and boil five minutes. Brush half of hot glaze over hot cake; repeat after bothhave cooled, using remaining glaze. Garnish cake with edible flowers such as roses, carnations, or candied violets.

NOTE: Roses become dark green after baking.

SERVINGS: 6 - 8

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Remember when people thought having a TV in the bedroom was bad for intimacy? At least couples watched that TOGETHER. A new study has found that at least 20% of couples, or one in five, take their LAPTOPS or IPADS to bed . . . and spend more time looking at their screens than they spend looking at each other.

#2.) Social networks are continuing to RAPIDLY take over the country. In a new survey, 50% of ALL adults in this country are now on a social networking site. Six years ago, it was only 8%. Even senior citizens are getting more and more involved in social networking . . . 33% of adults over 65 with Internet access use social networking.

#3.) Parenting style is one of the biggest influences on whether children behave responsibly when it comes to alcohol. A study by the British consulting firm Demos found that kids with bad parenting are eight times more likely to drink at age 16, and twice as likely to binge drink as adults. The key is to be loving and supportive until they turn ten, then start cracking the whip with the tough love.
Sounds like a reason to drink right there!

And I leave you with this thought…

Optimists are less likely to suffer from high blood pressure or other early signs of cardiovascular disease than pessimists.

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2011-08-29T03:43:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 241st Day of 2011. There are 124 Days Remaining.

Today is…
More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Birthdays:
• Dan Truman (Diamond Rio) (55)
• Elliott Gould (Actor, (Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, the film version of M*A*S*H) (73)
• Robin Leach (British TV host, known for Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous) (70)
• Senator John McCain (Republican senator from Arizona) (75)
• Lea Michele (actress, Glee) (25)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

The Help was the top movie at the box office for the second consecutive week, coming out on top over a weekend that studios estimate saw business down 15 to 20 percent because of theaters closing on the East Coast and people staying home due to Hurricane Irene.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-29-2011
• Alabama, Glen Campbell and DeFord Bailey were announced by the Country Music Association as the latest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
• Alan Jackson collected 10 nominations for the 36th annual Country Music Association Awards in 2002, breaking a 32-year-old record held by Merle Haggard.
• Faith Hill's album It Matters To Me was released in 1995.
• "(There's) No Gettin' Over Me" took Ronnie Milsap to Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1981.

Celebrity Spotlight

It seems just like yesterday that Billy Ray Cyrus busted onto the Nashville scene with his 1992 #1 hit “Achy Breaky Heart.” As the singer celebrates the big 5-0, he continues to pursue music with his latest album, I’m American. “I’m lookin’ forward to the fall. We got a lot of great tour dates coming up and a bunch more seem to be kinda lining up. So, I’m thinking I’m in a good spot right now to just kind of ah…I play music by ear and I play life by ear and there’s just several great opportunities.” If you can’t make it out to one of Billy Ray’s live shows, you can catch him on the small screen on TLC’s Surprise Homecoming and Christmas in Canaan 2 on the Hallmark Channel.
RELATED NEWS: Billy Ray will become a grandfather at 50! E! News has confirmed that his son, 22-year-old Trace and his 23-year-old girlfriend Brenda Song are expecting their first child together. Brenda is an actress and has appeared in the Disney Channel’s Suite Life of Zack and Cody as well as The Social Network movie. Trace is a member of the pop-rock band Metro Station.

Riddle Me This

In olden days, the student of logic was given this problem:
If half of 5 were 3, what would one-third of 10 be?
Do you know?

It would be 4

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Pablo Santiago.
My everyday hero was my father. He was diagnosed with Cancer in the pancreas in 2009 and his fight lasted only nine short months. In those nine months he prepared me for life after he was gone, he helped me figure out who should walk me down the isle, he reminded me he'd be watching over me the day I graduated, and for every birthday he'd always be there. To speak of moving on, and living life without him must have torn him to pieces but he did it so bravely. He was the most selfless man I knew, even in his last days, he was making sure all of us were ready and prepared. When he found out his battle was terminal he got all of our huge family together and told us, I remember him saying "You do the things you have to do, and know that they are there for a reason, you don't have to have all the answers". The value he was determined to instill in me, and all those close to him was to Choose Hope, to never give up and never stop believing, and on my dark days when I feel like nothings worth it anymore, I remember to Choose Hope, and I know that its my daddy reminding me that there's always light at the end of the storm. He's my Guardian Angel, and my everyday hero.
Submitted by Alyssa Santiago
Pablo Santiago is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The U.S. Open will begin Monday with tweaks to the day's original schedule, including a two-hour delay for the start of play at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The U.S. Tennis Association said Sunday that the site of the year's last Grand Slam tournament had "minimal damage" from Tropical Storm Irene.
The gates at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will open to the public at 10 a.m. (EDT) Monday, and matches will start as planned at 11 a.m. on nine of the tournament's 13 courts, including Louis Armstrong Stadium.
At Arthur Ashe Stadium, the U.S. Open's main arena, play is to begin at 1 p.m., instead of 11 a.m.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Good morning Don my name is Terri and I’m 22 years old and just started dating again after breaking up with my boyfriend of 2 years. So I’ve gone out with several guys, most of which are my type, tall dark hair and bright eyes and in shape. Then I met a guy at a club the other night that wasn’t my type at all but he made me laugh and wants to hang out.

I haven’t gone out with him yet but we text a couple of times a day and I think he’s cool. He’s about my height has dirty blonde hair and is not in great shape but isn’t fat, not really my type. Since I’m still getting the hang of dating again do you think it’s a bad idea to go out with a guy I’m generally that into physically?

Can dating outside of your type ever really work?

Signed,
Terri
Well Terri, you know they say opposites attract. I think you owe it to yourself to learn more about this guy who has perked your interest. You never know, he might turn out to be just your type. After all, you’ve tried what you thought was your type in the past. Were has that gotten you.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Here’s some Parental information that is eye opening.
Teens who spend time on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other social networking sites may be more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and use drugs.
That's according to Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA). CASA recently polled more than 2,000 teens online or by phone, as well as 528 parents of teens.
The results show that compared to teens who don't visit social networking sites daily, those who do are:
• Five times more likely to use tobacco
• Three times more likely to drink alcohol
• Twice as likely to use marijuana
Most teens -- 70% -- said they spend anywhere from one minute to hours a day on social networking sites.
But it's not the fact that teens visit social network sites that makes them more likely to abuse alcohol or other drugs. Instead, the issue seems to be what they view on those sites. Forty percent of the teens in CASA's survey said they have seen images of intoxicated kids, including some who are passed out, as well as pictures of peers using drugs.
The CASA report does not prove that social networking caused teens to abuse alcohol or other drugs. Surveys like this show associations but cannot prove cause and effect.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Hen Sauce Piquante
INGREDIENTS:

1 hen
1/4 cup steak seasoning
4 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped bell pepper
1/3 cup minced garlic
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
6 (12 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup roux (see below for recipe)
1 (12 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
Water
2 cups chopped green onion
Salt and pepper to taste

INGREDIENTS for Basic Roux:

2/3 cup flour
3/4 cup oil

TO PREPARE Hen Piquante:

Cut hen into small pieces. Sprinkle with steak seasoning and brown completely in large pot. Remove hen. Leave drippings and add onions and bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, thyme and rosemary. Saute until tender. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Add roux and stir constantly. Add tomatoes and can of cream of mushroom soup. Add water and stir well. Allow to cook in oven at 325 degrees for three hours. Remove and add green onions and let sit for ten minutes. Serve over rice.

TO PREPARE Basic Roux:

Mix the flour and oil in a heavy iron pot until it is thoroughly mixed before you turn on the fire under the pot. After it is mixed, turn the fire on to medium to low, stirring constantly. Stir all over the bottom of the pot to be sure that no particles stick to the bottom. As you stir, the roux browns slowly. Don't cookyour roux fast, because as it reaches the done point, it will be too hot and burn. When your roux is a rich dark brown, turn off the heat immediately, continuing to stir. Add water to lower the temperature slightly so the roux will stop browning. Or, you can add chopped onions and/or bell peppers to lower temperature. Continue stirring, return to heat and add the remainder of the ingredients for your stew or gumbo.

A heavy pot is a must to make a pretty roux. The heavier the pot, the easier your job will be. Before you start your roux, start heating water in kettle, the amount depending on whether you are making a gumbo or a stew. You must always add hot water to a roux. It is very important not to change the temperature of the roux by adding cold water to it. The measurements given above make a rouxlarge enough for a stew with 1 hen, or a gumbo with two pounds of shrimp.

NOTE: If you wish to make a larger recipe, enlarge the recipe in the same proportions given. We feel it to be important to use more oil than flour.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) On Father's Day this past June, a 75-year-old man in Washington, D.C. fell, screwed up some bones in his ear, and lost his hearing. Then, on Tuesday, he was lying in bed when the earthquake hit . . . and it CURED HIS DEAFNESS. The doctors aren't quite sure how . . . the theory is that the shaking jarred his ear bones back into their proper place.

#2.) Now THIS is how you get the school year off to a memorable start. On Tuesday, in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, a bus was taking 16 middle school kids home from their first day of classes . . . when it caught on FIRE. The driver evacuated the kids, who stayed calm and orderly . . . and just when they got a safe distance away, the bus EXPLODED. There were no injuries.

#3.) This product is the work of GENIUS. They're called CHERKEES and they're a hybrid of BEEF JERKY and POTATO CHIPS. Not jerky-flavored chips or thin pieces of jerky . . . meat and potatoes are actually blended to make these things. Unfortunately they're all sold out now but you can get on a mailing list that will alert you when they're back in stock. http://www.rowanlane.com/

And I leave you with this thought…

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

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2011-08-26T03:51:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 238th Day of 2011. There are 127 Days Remaining.

Today is…
National Dog Day
Women's Equality Day

Birthdays:
• Jimmy Olander (Diamond Rio) (50)
• Macaulay Culkin (former child star) (31)
• Tom Ridge (former Homeland Security Director ) (66)
• Chris Pine (actor, Star Trek, Unstoppable, Smokin' Aces) (31)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Dakota Fanning is headed to school at NYU. The New York Daily News reported that "hacker students" at New York University searched through the school's email system and confirmed that her name was in the directory.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-26-2011
• Billy Currington went to Hawaii in 2007 to begin therapy for anger issues related to the abuse he suffered from a stepfather in childhood. The abuser was actually the subject of Currington's first hit, "Walk A Little Straighter"
• Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox and his wife, Tara, welcomed their first daughter, Brittany Kay, in Nashville in 2000.
• Pam Tillis became a member of the Grand Ole Opry cast in 2000.
• Jamie O'Neal married recording engineer Rodney Good in 2000.
• LeAnn Rimes' version of "How Do I Live" earned a gold single in 1997.
• Alan Jackson went double-platinum for the first time with his Don't Rock The Jukebox album in 1992.

Celebrity Spotlight

They do say that behind every great man is a great woman, and the case is no different for Luke Bryan. The Georgia native says that is wife, Caroline, helped pick two of his Tailgates & Tanlines album’s stand-out tracks: “Too Damn Young” and “You Don’t Know Jack.” “The first time I heard them, Caroline was sitting right there and she was like, ‘Oh, wow.’ I mean, we both fell in love with them, and then, I actually recorded a song that I wrote, that she just did not like…ya know, lyrically, what it was saying. And then it didn’t make the album, just because she was right on the money. So, any time you got people that know you helping you through the process it helps the album become better.” And a good thing he listened, Luke is currently enjoying the album’s second week atop of the Billboard Country Albums chart. He will also headline CMT On Tour: Luke Bryan Tailgates and Tanlines, which kicks off September 15th in Huntington, West Virginia.

Riddle Me This

I have two rings. I move by request.
If the mixture is not right, I just sit at rest.
What am I?

A Piston!

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Kandyce Hernadez
Hi my name is Krystle and I'm an addict. I have been addicted to drugs for 6 years and it wasn't until I went to stay with my sister and her family that I was able to come off and stay off drugs. Kandyce is my niece and she is the most amazing person I know. She is very responsible, a wonderful big sister, holds down a part-time job and goes to school and she's only 17. She graduated high school this past summer and started college as a sophomore this past fall. Kandyce inspired me and showed me how to have a wonderful, fulfilling life without the use of drugs when I never thought I could. That's what I think makes her a hero to me. I woke up every morning and got to see her go about her life without the use of drugs and feel accomplished at the end of the day and that's what makes her a hero in my eyes.
Submitted by Krystle Sanchez
Kandyce Hernadez is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

Miami has determined that eight football players, including quarterback Harris, are believed to have committed NCAA violations by associating with booster Nevin Shapiro and have been declared ineligible.

Former Cy Young award winner Mike Flanagan died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, the Maryland medical examiner ruled Thursday.
A police investigation revealed the 59-year-old pitcher was upset about financial issues. He left no note.
Flanagan's body was found Wednesday afternoon about 250 feet behind his home. An investigation showed he was home alone when he took his life.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Ugly Guy Hot Accent…How Long Will Attraction Last?

Hey Don I recently met an Australian guy at happy hour and even though he’s not that good looking I cant get enough of his accent.

We’ve gone out 3 times and I still find his accent sexy but fear that at some point it’s going to wear off and I’m going to be sitting next to an ugly guy with a weird accent. My big question is how long do you think it will take for his sexy accent to wear off?

Signed,
Morgan

Morgan, I’m already tired of hearing about it, but that’s just me. Let me ask you this. What is the guy like on the inside? Ugly or not, we all have dispositions and personalities that sometimes over come all else. If he has a good heart, grows to care deeply only for you, and has a gentle caring disposition, well, you may have a winner. Don’t get hung up on looks, so many other things are so much more important.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

This is pretty important information to be aware of.
Antibiotic overuse doesn’t just lead to drug-resistant superbugs, it may also permanently wipe out the body’s good bacteria.
Good bacteria in the gut help people in many ways, including helping make vitamins and boosting immunity. Some researchers think that killing them off with antibiotics may be contributing to rises in chronic health conditions such as obesity, asthma, and cancer.
“We know there are impacts” from antibiotic use, “impacts we don’t even have the tools yet to study,” says Lita Proctor, PhD, who coordinates the Human Microbiome Project at the National Institutes of Health.
Because studies have already shown that antibiotic overuse is contributing to the problem of drug resistance, researchers believe it’s not rash to act in advance of more definitive science.
They say that among measures to put in place are better diagnostic tests that would help doctors more quickly pinpoint the cause of an infection.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Oyster Soup

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tablespoons minced green onions with tops
2 Tablespoons minced parsley
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 jar (12 ounce) fresh oysters
3-1/2 cups milk, heated
1 scant teaspoon salt
Several dashes cayenne
Paprika

TO PREPARE:

Saute onions and parsley in butter until tender. Add flour and blend. Drain oysters, reserving liquor. Cut oysters into pieces and add to flour mixture. Cook a few minutes until edges of oysters curl. Stir in reserved oyster liquor; continue stirring while slowly adding hot milk, salt and cayenne. Do not boil. Add a dash of paprika to each serving.

SERVES: 4 - 6

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) "Forbes" magazine has released their list of the 100 most powerful women in the world based on wealth, political and business power, and reach and influence. Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel came in first . . . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came in second . . . Michelle Obama finished eighth . . . and Lady Gaga came in 11th.

#2.) A new study has figured out approximately where PRESIDENT OBAMA will rank compared to the other presidents in U.S. history. If he loses in 2012, he'll probably wind up around 22nd . . . an average rank right around William Howard Taft and the first George Bush. But if he wins, he could be considered "near great" . . . and could rank as high as FOURTH.

#3.) The good news: Scientists in Germany have found that one of the best things to drink to recover from a workout is . . . BEER. The bad news: Only non-alcoholic beer. They're not sure why non-alcoholic beer is so good at helping the body recover, but they think it has to do with the chemical compounds. Alcoholic beer has the same compounds . . . but the negative impact of the alcohol offsets them.
LINE EM UP BABY!

And I leave you with this thought…

"The first duty of love is to listen."

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2011-08-25T03:44:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 237th Day of 2011. There are 128 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Kiss and Make Up Day
Birthdays:
• Henry Paul (Blackhawk) (62)
• Jo Dee Messina (41)
• Billy Ray Cyrus (50)
• Regis Philbin (host, Live! With Regis & Kelly) (80)
• Monty Hall (Let's Make a Deal host) (90)
• Sean Connery (actor, The Untouchables, The Presidio, Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, The Hunt For Red October; played James Bond in Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, and Never Say Never Again) (81)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Carrie Fisher has dropped 50 pounds in the past nine months. The Jenny Craig spokeswoman showed off her new body on the Today show on Wednesday, and joked that she wants to try slipping back into her iconic gold metal bikini she wore as Princess Lea.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-25-2011
• Trisha Yearwood collected a gold album for Where Your Road Leads in 1998.
• Sammy Kershaw earned his first gold album, Don't Go Near The Water, in 1992.
• The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band charted their first Number One country single, "Long Hard Road," in 1984.
• Charlie Daniels' "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" topped country and rock charts in 1979.

Celebrity Spotlight

Dierks Bentley is at #1 this week on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with his single, “Am I the Only One”. Dierks co-wrote the song with some buddies about the weak excuses his friends have given him for not being able to go out on the town. Dierks says the lyrics are pretty true to life, except for the line about American Idol. “If one of my friends turned me down for American Idol on a Friday night, we’d definitely have to exchange some words. Nothing wrong with American Idol, but you can TiVo that show and watch it anytime you want. When it’s Friday night, it’s time to go out and have a good time.” “Am I the Only One” is Dierks’ 8th #1 hit and the first single from his forthcoming album, due out in early 2012.
• RELATED NEWS: Dierks recently announced the first leg of his new Country & Cold Cans Tour, set to kick off October 6th in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Jerrod Niemann and the Eli Young Band are scheduled to open for Dierks on the tour.

Riddle Me This

A wee wee man in a red coat.
Staff in my hand, stone in my throat.
What am I?

A Cherry!

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Tara Snider
My cousin Tara is my hero. She has brain cancer... and three young children. And also an alcoholic and abusive husband. Somehow, she has pushed through all this and has been the most amazing cousin I could ask for. I love her with all my heart and I want to be just like her when I grow up.
Submitted by Ashley Winslow
Tara Snider is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

The NCAA said it wanted to send a clear message by slapping Bruce Pearl with a three-year show-cause penalty: Coaches are responsible for their programs.
The sanctions announced Wednesday make it harder for the former Tennessee men's basketball coach to get another college job anytime soon. Pearl is prohibited from recruiting during the next three years, and a school would have to convince the NCAA to have that penalty removed if it hired him.

Mike Flanagan, a former Cy Young winner and part of the Baltimore Orioles' 1983 World Series championship team, has died. He was 59.
Authorities found a body outside Flanagan's home in Monkton, Md., on Wednesday afternoon. Hours later, the Orioles confirmed that Flanagan -- who served the team as a pitcher, front office executive and television broadcaster -- was dead. No word on the cause of death.

E-Mail “Inbox”

I just finished my last Lamaze class. My husband Josh doesn’t want me to get an epidural. Does he get a vote on such issues?

What do you think Don?

Signed,
Denise

Wow Denise, I’m not really an expert on such things, but my wife had an epidural. These days it’s a very safe procedure. At the same time it allows for the comfort of the mother while still providing you with the experience of natural child birth. Provide you husband with the materials he needs to make an educated decision about the issue in his of mind. However, I think perhaps you have the final say, just humor him for a while until he comes around. Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Come to find out, marriage is super important.
People who are married and who undergo heart bypass surgery are more than twice as likely as their unmarried counterparts to be alive after 15 years, a new study indicates.
University of Rochester researchers tracked 225 people who had undergone bypass surgery between 1987 and 1990, asking them about their marital status at the time of surgery and to rate their marital satisfaction a year after their operations.
They found that marital satisfaction plays an important role in long-term survival after heart bypass surgery.
The effect of marital satisfaction was found to differ between men and women.
Fifteen years after bypass surgery, 83% of wives deemed happily married were still alive, compared to 28% of women in unhappy marriages and 27% of unmarried women, the study shows.
Among men, 83% of happily married husbands were alive 15 years after bypass surgery, compared to 60% of men in less-than-satisfying marriages and 36% of unmarried men.
"There is something in a good relationship that helps people stay on track,"
Bottom-line, happiness in marriage could keep you alive longer after bypass surgery, That’s all I need to know.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Dutch Baby
INGREDIENTS:

4 Tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup milk
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
Powdered sugar
1/2 cup almonds, toasted (Optional)
NOTE: This is a cross between an omelet and a souffle. It puffs during baking and falls when served. Great with coffee and crisp bacon.

TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Paint the sides and bottom of a cold 8 inch iron skillet with the melted butter. Place skillet in refrigerator. Beat eggs in bowl with mixer on medium speed. Gradually add flour and salt. Add milk and blend thoroughly. Pour the batter into the cold, buttered skillet and bake in the preheated oven until it forms a brown crust, approximately 20 minutes. Mix the lemon juice with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of melted butter. Pour over the cooked batter and sprinkle with powdered sugar and toasted almonds, if desired.

SERVINGS: 4

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) This kid is either going to want to become a doctor, or be scared of childbirth FOREVER. On Saturday morning in British Columbia, a woman went into sudden labor in her house, and the only person around to deliver the baby was her 12-YEAR-OLD SON. And he did it. He pulled out his new brother by the shoulders, and even cut the umbilical cord. His mom and baby brother are both doing well.

#2.) ART DONOVAN is an NFL hall-of-famer, who won a title in 1958 with the Baltimore Colts. In 1977, his engraved championship ring was stolen in Japan. But now, 34 YEARS LATER, the police found someone trying to sell it for $20,000 on Craigslist. The seller bought it from a dealer and didn't know it was stolen, so he won't be charged. But at age 86, Donovan has been reunited with his ring.

#3.) It's a big day for every cheap guy out there who's thinking of proposing. In this economy, spending two or three months' salary on an engagement ring is OVER. In a new survey, two-thirds of men who recently bought rings say they spent about THREE WEEKS' SALARY. That's more like $3,000 for guys who bought rings, as opposed to $10,000. And more than half of the women surveyed thought the ring they got cost more than it did. What they don’t know won’t hurt em!

And I leave you with this thought…

In order to be a realist you must believe in miracles.

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2011-08-24T03:57:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 236th Day of 2011. There are 129 Days Remaining
Today is…
Be Kind to Humankind Week
Birthdays:
• Kristyn Osborn (Shedaisy) (41)
• Dave Chappelle (actor-comedian) (38)
• Marlee Matlin (Hearing-impaired actress, won 1987 Best Actress Oscar for her role in Children Of A Lesser God) (46)
• Cal Ripken, Jr. (Retired Baltimore Orioles player who holds baseball's consecutive games record at 2,632, after breaking Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games in 1995) (51)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Kate Winslet helped rescue Richard Branson's 90-year-old mother from the fire that destroyed his Caribbean home earlier this week. The Virgin Group boss wrote on his blog that he wanted to offer "many thanks to Kate Winslet for helping to carry my 90 year (old) mum out of the main house to safety." He joked that Kate "was wondering when a director was going to shout 'CUT!'"

Brad Pitt is putting his Malibu beach house on the market for $13.75 million. Realtor.com reported that the actor, 47, purchased the property for $8.4 million back in 2005 -- right after he split from Jennifer Aniston.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-24-2011
• Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying CD was released in 2004.
• Jo Dee Messina's album Burn was certified gold for sales of 500,000 copies in 2000.
• Waylon Jennings was arrested on a charge of conspiracy and possession of cocaine in 1977.
• Johnny Paycheck recorded the Number One hit "Take This Job And Shove It" in 1977.

Celebrity Spotlight

Sara Evans new video for “My Heart Can’t Tell You No” world premieres today on CMT and CMT.com. The song is a cover of the Rod Stewart classic and has been one of Sara’s favorites for a long time. She says from day one, she wanted the song to be a single. “I intentionally recorded it, wanting it to be a single. Because I just think—it’s such—I mean, it’s already proven itself as a hit song. And it needs to be again. It’s just that great of a lyric!” “My Heart Can’t Tell You No” is the second release from Sara’s album Stronger and follows her #1 single, “A Little Bit Stronger.”

Riddle Me This

What lives on it's own substance, but dies as soon as it devours itself?
(There are multiple answers.)

A Candle, The Sun, Stars

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Danny Jackson
My name is Cheyanne Bury and my hero is my brother Daniel Jackson. He has been my hero for a long time because he was there to help me through the death of my parents. Daniel has been here through thick and thin.. No matter what goes on Daniel will always be there for me.
Submitted by Cheyanne Bury
Danny Jackson is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

MAN CAVE

NASCAR points leader Kyle Busch lost his driver's license for 45 days on Tuesday for driving 128 mph on a road close to a day-care center and church in a nearly $400,000 car. His lawyer said his client was not treated "like any other citizen."
Busch, who doesn't need a license to compete in NASCAR, also was fined $1,000, sentenced to 30 hours of community service and put on one year of unsupervised probation. He pleaded guilty to speeding and no contest to reckless and careless driving in North Carolina District Court

Tennessee running back Chris Johnson says he is flying to Nashville to meet with the Titans' general manager, a move that might bring both sides closer to getting a deal done and end his holdout.
The Titans, who wrapped training camp a day early Monday, were not available for comment Tuesday with players given the day off.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don, something really interesting happened to me this weekend and I had to email you about it. So I was at the barber shop getting a haircut from my regular guy and he randomly asked me to follow his fiancé while he’s away for a friend’s bachelor party next week. He chose me because she doesn’t know who I am.

He said he didn’t think she’d do anything dishonest but he was really curious to know who she hangs out with and where she go’s. I felt uncomfortable with it till he offered me $500 bucks to do it. Now I’m debating because I really need the money.

Do you think I should follow his girl for him or will this just end up being a really bad decision?

Signed,
Buddy

Well but, as sad as it sounds, I would take the money and do the deed. It’s a tough economy, what can I say. Besides, the trust issues in the guy’s life are not your problem. Take your own girl out for a nice dinner some where special with the money. That will make you forget about the whole thing.
Good Luck

HEALTH MOMENT

Here’s a great idea we might want to incorporate here in Las Cruces.
A walking school bus isn't yellow, burns no gas, and is fueled by human energy. The "wheels" on this "bus" go round and round when small groups of children pedal their bikes or walk to school as adults supervise them along the route.
This people-powered form of transportation has caught on in communities across the country and around the world. According to new research, it's an idea with legs -- plenty of them.
A recent study of the program showed that participating students increased the amount and intensity of their physical activity, a big step toward stemming rising rates of childhood obesity.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Blue Cornbread Madeleines

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup blue cornmeal (yellow may be substituted)
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
6 Tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup corn kernels, canned, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

TO PREPARE:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.
2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the milk, butter and honey. Gently stir in corn and cilantro.
3. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture. Stir just until well blended. Spoon batter into well buttered and floured madeleine pans, filling each shell 3/4 full.
4. Bake for about 6 minutes. Invert pan over wire rack and tap to release madeleines. Serve warm.

NOTE: These are particularly good with a Mexican brunch or dinner. They can also be made in miniature muffin tins.

YIELDS: 24 - 30

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Maybe we should do what the Europeans do and just take summers off . . . because our bosses don't think we're doing anything worthwhile anyway. In a new survey, 26% of employers, or one in four, say their employees definitely GET LAZY during the summer. The nice weather might not be the only reason, though . . . the survey also found 77% of workers feel some BURNOUT at their jobs.

#2.) Here's some good news you're NOT expecting. You're gonna get a raise next year. A modest raise, but still a raise. A new survey of 773 companies found that the average worker is in line for a 2.8% raise . . . and the most exceptional workers are looking at 4.5% raises.

#3.) If you want to lose weight, instead of counting calories, count bites. The Bite Counter is a pedometer for your mouth. It was invented by two professors named Eric Muth and Adam Hoover. You wear it on your wrist and it counts how many times you lift your arm to your mouth. You should eat about 80 bites a day at 25 calories per bite. The Bite Counter costs $100 and is 90% accurate.
What can you say about that?

And I leave you with this thought…

A single day is enough to make us a little larger.

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2011-08-23T04:08:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

Page 1 of 10

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 235th Day of 2011. There are 130 Days Remaining.

Today is…
Ride the Wind Day

Birthdays:
• Ira Dean (former member of Trick Pony) (42)
• Barbara Eden (Actress, Jeannie from TV's I Dream Of Jeannie) (77)
• Shelley Long (Actress, Diane from TV's Cheers) (62)
• Scott Caan (actor, Ocean's Eleven, Entourage, Hawaii Five-0; son of James Caan) (35)
• Ray Park (actor, played Toad in X-Men, Snake-Eyes in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and Edgar on Heroes) (37)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Kate Winslet isn't having a very relaxing vacation. British businessman Richard Branson said that the actress was among 20 guests who escaped uninjured after a fire ripped through his luxury Caribbean home in the British Virgin Islands where they were all staying on Monday (August 22nd) night.

Jimmy Fallon is heading back to Saturday Night Live -- this time as a host. The Late Night host tweeted on Monday that he'll be headlining the December 17th episode of his alma mater.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-23-2011
• Trace Adkins joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2003. He was officially inducted by Ronnie Milsap and Lorrie Morgan.
• Patty Loveless' When Fallen Angels Fly album was released in 1994.
• Eddie Rabbitt earned a Number One on the Billboard country chart with "Drivin' My Life Away" in 1980.
• Glen Campbell's Rhinestone Cowboy rode to Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1975.
• Johnny Cash climbed to Number One on the Billboard country chart with "A Boy Named Sue" in 1969.

Celebrity Spotlight

Reba is gearing up to hit the road this fall with her All The Women I Am tour and this time she’s welcoming the next generation of country stars to the show. Newcomers The Band Perry, Eden’s Edge and Steel Magnolia will open for Reba on the tour and get to see the country icon in action. But, Reba says she’s excited to learn a thing or two from her younger friends. “I listen to my nieces, my kids—‘what are y’all listening to? What really trips your trigger?’—Been out on tour with Kelly Clarkson. She’s a lot younger than I am, but man I learned from her. And I think when I went back into the next album of finding songs, my ears were opening up to sassier songs, different melodies, different chord progressions, so you’re never too old to learn!” The All The Women I Am tour kicks off September 1st in Alberta, Canada. The Band Perry just announced their first headlining show in Nashville on February 20th at the famed Ryman Auditorium.

Riddle Me This

My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured.
Thin, I am quick, Fat, I am slow, Wind is my foe.
What am I?A Toot

A Candle

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Jim And Debbie Palmer
My heroes are my dad and mom. They have always taught me to be strong, and to make the right choices because that is what leads to succeess in life. They have taught me to make choices to the best of my ability and to live my life to the fullest!
Submitted by Chris Palmer
Jim And Debbie Palmer is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Good morning Don my name is Sophia and I’m going into my junior year of high school in 2 weeks and I’m really nervous. Right now all my friends are shopping for clothes for the school year and seem excited about showing off their new outfits on the first day of school. I on the other hand don’t like to shop and find it stressful to fit in with clothing.

I really wish I could just wear the same thing to school everyday like kids in private schools so I didn’t have to worry every night about what I should wear the next day. I’m afraid if I told my friends about how I felt about getting school uniforms they would never talk to me again.

I feel like an outcast because I don’t like to pick out clothes for school and I’m wondering if any other girls out there feel the same way. Do you think school uniforms would make high school so much easier?

Signed,
Sophia

Well Sophia, that sounds like a real dilemma. When you consider that military school could be an option, public school doesn’t seem so bad. Keep in mind that choosing what to wear everyday is a maturing part of growing up. After all, we need to learn the appropriate way to dress for when we start work in the real world. Wear what you want and don’t worry about the other kids.
Good Luck

MAN CAVE

The Oakland Raiders always have been seduced by size and speed so it came as little surprise that they used a third-round pick Monday in the NFL's supplemental draft to select former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor.
The Raiders used the 18th selection of the third round for Pryor, forfeiting a pick in that round in the 2012 draft.

Tiger Woods said he hopes that U.S. captain Fred Couples picks him for this year's Presidents Cup team, according to a blog post on TigerWoods.com, and he might be willing to change his schedule to help his chances.
Woods is currently 28th on the qualifying list for the biennial matches between the United States and "the World." The tournament will be played Nov. 17-20 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. (The Ryder Cup is the U.S. vs. Europe; The Presidents Cup pits the U.S. against an International team, which can include players from any non-European country.)

HEALTH MOMENT

Here is a safety issue we all need to be aware of.
Falls from windows injure about 5,100 children on average each year in the U.S., and most could be prevented with simple window safety measures.
In the study, researchers analyzed information from a nationwide database of children treated in hospital emergency rooms over a 19-year period from 1990 to 2008.
The results showed that an estimated 98,415 children were treated for injuries caused by a fall from a window during this period, an average of 5,180 per year.
Researchers say placing bushes or plant beds underneath windows can create a cushioned landing surface and reduce the impact of falls from windows for children of all ages.
Other steps to increase window safety include reducing access to windows by moving furniture away from windows and installing window guards or locks that prevent the window from opening more than 4 inches.
Do not depend on screens to prevent children from falling out windows.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken
Ingredients
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
•
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) A new study found that people who telecommute from home are more honest than people who work in the office. One in nine telecommuters have committed ethical violations in the past two years, compared to one in three on-site workers. One reason may be that telecommuters don't want to mess up and lose their privilege. There are also fewer ways to get into trouble at home.

#2.) According to a new study, the most stressful job for women is . . . being a stay-at-home mom. Women who stay home with the kids did WORSE on mental health assessments than moms who had careers outside of the home. Not that those moms were in perfect shape . . . they were just slightly less stressed and troubled than the stay-at-home moms.

#3.) Not to gross you out . . . but you've been breathing in dog poop. Researchers at the University of Colorado tested air samples in four cities to find the most dominant type of bacteria . . . and it's the kind that comes from dog feces. Fortunately, there are still just trace amounts and it PROBABLY isn't harmful. They say it's just eye-opening how little we know about what we breathe in.

And I leave you with this thought…

"I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance."

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2011-08-22T04:19:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 234th Day of 2011. There are 131 Days Remaining.

Today is…
National Tooth Fairy Day

Birthdays:
• Valerie Harper (actress, Rhoda Morgenstern on TV's The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda) (72)
• General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (commanded the U.S.-led coalition military forces in the first Persian Gulf War) (77)
• Cindy Williams (Actress, Shirley Feeney from TV's Laverne & Shirley) (64)
• Steve Kroft (correspondent, 60 Minutes) (66)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Estella Warren was sentenced to four months in a residential rehab facility after entering a no contest plea in her DUI case. The model/actress was arrested back in May after allegedly smashing into three cars while she was drunk.

Dexter star Michael C. Hall is reportedly dating a much younger woman in the wake of his split from wife/co-star Jennifer Carpenter.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

August-22-2011

• Alan Jackson picked up a platinum album for When Somebody Loves You in 2001.
• Jo Dee Messina scored a Number One hit with "I'm Alright" in 1998.
• Roy Clark joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1987.
• The Mavericks earned their first gold album for What A Crying Shame in 1994.
• Restless Heart appeared at Number One in Billboard with "Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong Or Right)" in 1987.

Celebrity Spotlight

Luke Bryan’s Tailgates & Tanlines soared to the top of the Billboard Country Albums chart this week and landed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. While the whole world seems to be getting hip to Luke’s country lifestyle, the singer is simply being himself and singing about what he knows. “I mean so many times in college, you know we had big field parties, and everybody—and then behind my fraternity house in college, we would lay the tailgate down and just party in the backyard with our trucks—lot of smiles kinda come up on your face when you start talking memories of trucks and stuff.” The album sold over 145-thousand copies in its first week, edging out Eric Church’s Chief to become the second highest debut for a country album this year behind Brad Paisley’s This Is Country Music.
TIDBIT: “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” has sold more than one-million downloads and is his best-selling single to date.

Riddle Me This

When set loose I fly away,
Never so cursed as when I go astray.
What am I?

A Toot

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Loretta Sanchez
My Grandmother is my hero because she was always there for me when I needed her. She was there when I needed someone to talk to; she was was my everything. She raised me since I was three months old and loved me like I was her own child. She passed away last year and I miss her so much. Although I have my husband and kids to help me, it's not the same without her. She is still in my heart and soul and I love her.
Submitted by Sunny Miller
Loretta Sanchez is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don, I’m freaking out because my neighbors brought home their first baby from the hospital the other night and I hear him screaming and cant’ get any sleep!

I don’t know what to do, is it bad etiquette to complain to them about their crying baby? Should I just suck it up? How long can this last?

Signed,
Marko

That’s a tough one Marko. Maybe you could take a baby gift over with a bottle of wine and talk to them about. Ask them if they have any ideas. You need to approach the topic gently. You don’t want to make enemy’s out of your neighbors. However, if it were me, I’d just deal with it. The baby will soon sleep through the night. Then you can invite them over for a BBQ and laugh about the whole thing.
Good Luck

MAN CAVE

Kyle Busch won his 23rd race on NASCAR's Sprint Cup circuit, pulling even with brother Kurt in career victories.
Kyle Busch outlasted Jimmie Johnson on Sunday in a green-white-checkered finish at Michigan International Speedway, winning his fourth Cup race of the year. Busch leads the series standings by 10 points over Johnson and is assured of a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel has been arrested on a drunken driving charge in Indiana.
The 44-year-old Louisville, Ky., resident was released on $100 bond Sunday morning from the Vanderburgh County Jail in Evansville after being arrested the night before. He was due in court Monday

HEALTH MOMENT

This information can benefit all of us.
An imaging test that identifies calcium in the coronary arteries of the heart is a more accurate indicator of heart attack risk in seemingly healthy people than a widely used test that measures inflammation, a new study shows.
Researchers say coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing can better identify people with normal cholesterol who could benefit from treatment with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs than the C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test.
Statins were once prescribed only to people with high cholesterol, but that changed following the publication of a practice-changing study known as the JUPITER trial in 2006.
JUPITER found that patients with normal cholesterol benefited from treatment with statins when they had elevated levels of inflammation, as measured by CRP.
Patients in the study with normal cholesterol and elevated CRP who took statins had fewer heart attacks than patients with the same characteristics who did not take the drugs.
Talk to your doctor and see if this treatment could be for you. It might save your life.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Sunday Chicken
INGREDIENTS:

6 to 8 fresh or frozen broccoli spears
6 to 8 cling peach halves
3 whole chicken breasts, split, skinned
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
TO PREPARE:

Cook the broccoli with a small amount of water in a saucepan until tender-crisp; drain. Drain the peach halves on paper towels; pat dry. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the butter, paprika and garlic in a baking dish.

Add the chicken, turning to coat. Bake, loosely covered with foil, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Combine the sour cream and mayonnaise in a bowl and mix well. Coat the chicken with 1/2 of the mixture. Bake, loosely covered with foil, for 20 minutes longer or until the chicken is cooked through. Arrange the broccoli and peaches around the chicken; spread with the remaining sour cream mixture.

Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Place on the bottom oven rack. Broil until glazed and light brown.

SERVINGS: 6

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) I don't know if you've noticed, but PG-13 movies have been using the F-word more often lately. The Motion Picture Association of America only allows them to use it once, in a non-sexual way, but they also have an appeal process. So if the extra F-words are in the background or in context of the story, they can stay. And movies with explosions can have sound effects drown out part of the word, to sneak more in.
I guess Hollywood is try to make us the most decadent country in the world.

#2.) I love this report because it totally caters to degenerate slobs like us. The CDC has found that you can decrease your chance of dying early by 63% by quitting smoking, cutting back drinking, exercising regularly, and eating healthy. BUT . . . since they know most of us won't do all four, they've made a point to mention that just doing ONE of those decreases your risk of dying by at least 10%.

#3.) These were announced back in May, and now they're finally on the shelves. For everyone who wasn't satisfied with Double Stuffed Oreos, you can now buy . . . TRIPLE-DECKER OREOS. They go cookie, Oreo filling, cookie, chocolate filling, cookie . . . like a club sandwich. Each one is 100 calories. As if we weren’t fat enough!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Appreciation is like looking through a wide-angle lens that lets you see the entire forest, not just the one tree limb you walked up on."

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2011-08-18T03:58:00.000-07:00

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SHOW OPENING

Today is the 230th Day of 2011. There are 135 Days Remaining

Today is… August-18-2011

Bad Poetry Day

Birthdays:
• Rosalynn Carter (Former First Lady, wife of former President Jimmy Carter) (84)
• Edward Norton (actor, American History X, Fight Club, Red Dragon, The Illusionist, The Hulk) (42)
• Christian Slater (actor, Heathers, Young Guns II, Pump Up The Volume, True Romance) (42)
• Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theo from The Cosby Show) (41)
• Andy Samberg (comedian, Saturday Night Live) (33)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Jennifer Lopez is officially -- officially -- returning to American Idol. Just weeks after the producer confirmed her participation.

Melissa McCarthy will reportedly star opposite Jason Bateman in the new comedy, ID Theft. The story originally followed a guy who gets his identity stolen by another man -- but it has been specifically retooled for McCarthy, and will now feature her character stealing Bateman's identity.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

• Reba's Keep On Loving You CD was released in 2009.
• Big & Rich's debut album, Horse Of A Different Color, was certified platinum in 2004.
• Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar" was released in 2003.
• Travis Tritt's T-R-O-U-B-L-E album was released in 1992.
• Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn shared the top spot on the Billboard country chart with "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" in 1973.

Celebrity Spotlight

It was a star-studded salute to Vince Gill that brought fans and family to the Grand Ole Opry this weekend to honor the country star’s 20th anniversary as an Opry member. Opry legends Little Jimmy Dickens, “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Jean Shepard all stepped out to honor Vince. Fellow country star Emmylou Harris took the stage with Vince to sing her hit “Two More Bottles of Wine” and the tender duet “If I Needed You.” The night also included a special video montage of Vince’s great moments with his Opry family Roy Acuff and Dolly Parton and a special performance by his real family, daughter Jenny Gill, who made her dad proud and earned a standing ovation with his song “If You Ever Have Forever In Mind.” “Having my daughter Jenny here is perfect, because the first time I was ever invited to play here—I’d waited my whole life to get that invitation—I turned down because she had a talent show that Saturday night, and I promised I’d play guitar for her. I said, ‘I can’t believe I’m saying no, but I promised my kid I’d do that. I’m gonna do that.’” Vince’s wife, Amy Grant sang “Better Than A Hallelujah” and “True Love,” which she wrote for her hubby. A touched Vince closed out the show with his hits, “Look At Us” and the song he says landed him his first appearance on the Opry, “When I Call Your Name.”

Riddle Me This

When I am filled I can point the way.
When I am empty, nothing moves me.
I have two skins - One without and one within.
What am I?

A Glove

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Bill Dillon
Bill is my hero, friend and mentor. As an elder, he has been in relentless service of my personal growth and that of numerous men in his community. Bill is a man of integrity, power and joy. He serves many communities with passion and truth. I am so blessed to be blessed by Bill.
Submitted by Bobby Bachman
Bill Dillon is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don, my best friend, Ken asked me to go with him to a wedding this September. I used to always be Ken’s “stand by date” if he couldn’t find someone better.

This time is a little different. Four months ago, I started dating my boyfriend who doesn’t like the idea of me going with Ken to a wedding. He asked me how I would feel if he went to a wedding with his best girlfriend. I have to admit. I don’t like the idea.

My question is . . . is it ok for a girl to go with a single guy to a wedding if she already has a boyfriend?

Signed, Jeannine

Jeannine, in two words, HECK NO! True a relationship is built on trust, but why create an opportunity for the boat to be sunk. Tell Ken you can no longer be the “stand By.”
Good Luck

MAN CAVE

Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who still hasn't practiced yet, has been cleared to return to the team after a cancer scare, trainer Rick Burkholder said Wednesday.
Burkholder said, barring a setback, Maclin will return to practice within 10 days and should be able to play in the Sept. 11 opener at St. Louis.

U.S. captain Fred Couples wants Tiger Woods on the Presidents Cup team, provided Woods plays tournaments before he shows up at the Australian Open a week before the matches.
Woods missed the cut at the PGA Championship - only his second tournament in four months - and failed to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs. That makes him ineligible for any PGA Tour event until the first week of October. Couples is to make his two captain's picks on Sept. 26, the day after the Tour Championship.

HEALTH MOMENT

Most everybody wants to live longer. Well here is a way to increase your chance of living 14% longer, exercise.
A study published by The Lancet shows that if inactive people increased their physical activity by just 15 minutes per day, they could reduce their risk of death by 14% and increase their life expectancy by three years. The study compared inactive people with active people who engaged in a range of different levels of physical activity.
Many health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, recognize the benefits of physical activity and recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. However, whether or not less exercise than this recommendation can benefit life span had been unclear.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Scallops with Ginger Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound sea scallops or shrimp
Salt and pepper to taste
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 Tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, finely chopped

TO PREPARE:

Cut any large scallops into halves. Sprinkle the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat 3 Tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the scallops in the butter for 1 minute per side or until brown. Remove the scallops to a bowl with a slotted spoon, reserving the pan drippings. Saute the gingerroot and garlic in the reserved pan drippings for 30 seconds. Stir in the wine and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring to dislodge any browned bits. Add the whipping cream and 2 Tablespoons butter.

Simmer for 3 minutes or just until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, stirring frequently. Return the scallops to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the scallops are opaque inthe center, stirring frequently. Add the cilantro and green onions and mix well. Serve with hot cooked rice and a green vegetable, such as sugar snap peas.

SERVES: 4

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Think about THIS before you settle onto the couch for an eight-hour marathon of "Teen Mom" on MTV. A horrible new study out of Australia has found that for EVERY SINGLE HOUR of TV you watch, it takes 21.8 minutes off your life. This is tied in to being sedentary, of course . . . when you're watching TV, you're not moving, and that's really hard on your health.

#2.) Guys do dumb things and take crazy risks because they live in a "culture of honor". Men in southern and western states like South Carolina, Texas and Wyoming are more likely to die in drownings, car accidents, or from over exertion than guys in New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Men in small towns, where honor is even more important, are more likely to die accidentally.

#3.) If you want to improve your odds at winning Rock-Paper-Scissors, there are a few things you should know: Inexperienced players are more likely to throw rock, so you should lead with paper against a rookie. If someone throws the same thing twice in a row, you can be sure they won't do it a third time. And if someone loses a round, they'll probably lead off the next game by throwing the thing that would have won them the last game. LET’S GET READY TO RUMBAL!!!!!

And I leave you with this thought…

The wishbone will never replace the backbone.

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2011-08-17T04:13:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 229th Day of 2011. There are 136 Days Remaining
Today is… August-17-2011
Birthdays:
• Robert De Niro (actor, The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, Analyze This, Men Of Honor, Meet The Parents, Analyze That) (68)
• Donnie Wahlberg (former New Kid On The Block, actor, Dreamcatcher, Saw II, Saw III) (42)
• Maureen O'Hara (actress, Miracle On 34th Street, The Parent Trap) (91)
• Mark Salling (actor, Glee) (29)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

The Pitt-Jolie family -- along with the cast and crew of Pitt's film World War Z -- traveled from London to Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday via private train. A source told People magazine, "Three cars suddenly drove onto the platform from the street, pulled up alongside the train and then they all got out. Brad was in one car with some of the kids and Angelina was in another with the others. They were all smiling and looked really happy, but then I suppose it's not every day that a kid gets to have their own train to play with!"

Burt Reynolds is facing foreclosure on his Florida home in Hobe Sound. A mortgage firm is suing the actor, claiming that Reynolds stopped making the mortgage payments a year ago and owes Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation almost $1.2 million. A local newspaper reported that Reynolds placed the 12,500 square foot, waterfront house on the market in 2009 for $8.9 million.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

• Sugarland's "Baby Girl" single was released to retail in 2004. It became the group's first hit single.
• Vince Gill's When Love Finds You album went gold and platinum simultaneously in 1994.
• Brooks & Dunn's first album, Brand New Man, was certified platinum in 1992.
• George Strait's "You Know Me Better Than That" began a three-week stay at Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1991.
• Highwayman, featuring Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, appeared at the top of the Billboard chart in 1985.

Celebrity Spotlight

Miranda Lambert has this week’s hottest new song with “Baggage Claim,” the first single from her new album and Miranda says she’s thrilled to finally release the song. “‘Baggage Claim’ is my new single, first single, off my brand-new record, out 11-1-11, called Four the Record. ‘Baggage Claim’ is different for me. It’s fun; it has a great groove; it’s fun to sing live; and it’s an anthem for anyone that’s tired of puttin’ up with somebody’s crap. [Laughs].” Four The Record hits stores November 1st. Miranda’s trio Pistol Annies will release their debut album Hell On Heels August 23rd.

Riddle Me This

I guarantee," said the salesman in the pet shop, "that this purple parrot will repeat every word it hears." A customer bought the bird, but found that the parrot wouldn't speak a single word. Nevertheless, what the salesman said was true.
How could this be?

The parrot was deaf

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Kym Griffin
My hero is my own mother. She has been through so much. From child abuse, to beyond belief. She still is working hard to keep herself in the right state of mind. When things go wrong, she is always there to make things right. When I was little, I always wanted to be just like her. I still do. She's an awesome mother, and a great person to talk to about personal things, with others. She never stops getting through life, one step at a time.
Submitted by Gwendolyn Coffey
Kym Griffin is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don,
My husband’s friend just gave me what is essentially a brand new sofa. We just threw out our old sofa. I just found out that my husband’s friend who gave us the sofa . . . had sex on it with a stripper at a bachelor party.

To make things worse . . . I was told it was a hefty stripper. Once that detail was added . . . I have an image in my head. I can’t sit on the sofa without feeling a little bit nauseous.

Even though the sofa is in impeccable shape and money is tight . . . I feel we have to throw out the sofa. My husband disagrees. What should we do?

Signed,
Jeanine

Jeanine, I would recommend making your own memories on the couch drowning out any lingering historical references to the aforementioned incident.
Good Luck

MAN CAVE

Nevin Shapiro, a former Miami booster who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for masterminding a $930 million Ponzi scheme, has told Yahoo! Sports he provided impermissible benefits to 72 of the university's football players and other athletes between 2002 and 2010. Shapiro said he gave money, cars, yacht trips, jewelry, televisions and other gifts to a list of players. We’ll keep an eye out to see how this story develops.

The NFL supplemental draft originally scheduled for today has been postponed.
NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed Tuesday that the draft will not be held as planned and that teams have been told a new date has not yet been set.
At least five players are known to be eligible for the supplemental draft, including former Georgia running back Caleb King.

HEALTH MOMENT

Most know that cranberries can be good for fighting bladder infections. However, Women who are prone to bladder infections may get more help from daily antibiotics than cranberry capsules, a new study shows. This is important information for those of use who suffer from numerous bladder infections.
But don't count out the cranberry as a natural medicine for bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections just yet.
Experts who reviewed the research say that it has important limitations that may explain why women who took the capsules didn't see benefits.
The study recruited 221 premenopausal women with a history of frequent bladder infections and split them into two groups.
After a year, the average number of UTIs reported by the antibiotic group was about two, compared to four in the cranberry group. Before the study started, the women said they'd averaged six to seven UTIs in the previous year.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Pepperoni Stuffed Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS:

24 to 28 small mushrooms with stems
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
2 ounces pepperoni, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons melted butter
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup bread or cracker crumbs
3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese

TO PREPARE:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Clean mushrooms and remove stems from caps. Finely chop stems. In a large frying pan, saute stems, onion, green pepper, pepperoni, and garlic in butter for five minutes. Add all other ingredients, except mushroom caps, and stir over heat for one minute. Stuff caps with the mixture. Place in a pan and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Serve warm in a chafing dish.

SERVINGS: 10 - 12

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Your cell phone is making you rude and stupid. A recent Pew survey found that one in eight people have pretended to be using their cell phone to avoid having to interact with people around them. And one in four people have had trouble doing something in the past month, because they didn't have their phone and had to rely on their own personal knowledge. The most popular reason for having a cell phone is to provide entertainment when we're bored, which finished slightly higher than providing a way to get help in an emergency.

#2.) Women and car dealers have NEVER had a relationship based on trust . . . and this shows that isn't changing. In a new survey, more than half of women say they believe a car dealer will try to rip them off . . . saying that dealers are patronizing when they talk to them . . . they never go car shopping without a guy . . . and say buying a car is as bad as being a victim of road rage.

#3.) A new study proves that, yeah, nice guys really do finish last. At least when it comes to salaries. In the study, men who were argumentative and less agreeable at work earned 18% more than agreeable guys . . . almost a $10,000-a-year difference on average. The theory here is that agreeable men look less assertive so they get fewer promotions . . . and they're less likely to negotiate better salaries. Let’s all go demand a raise right now.

And I leave you with this thought…

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ".

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2011-08-16T04:12:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 228th Day of 2011. There are 137 Days Remaining.

Today is… August-16-2011
National Tell a Joke Day

Birthdays:
• Kathie Lee Gifford (Talk show host) (58)
• James Cameron (Movie producer/director, Titanic, Terminator, The Abyss) (57)
• Angela Bassett (actress, What's Love Got To Do With It, Waiting To Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back) (53)
• Timothy Hutton (actor, Ordinary People, Taps, The Falcon And The Snowman) (51)
• Steve Carell (actor, The Office) (49)
• Julie Newmar (actress, Catwoman on the Batman TV show) (78)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

David Copperfield is a father. The 54-year-old illusionist revealed that he and his current girlfriend, French model Chloe Gosselin, 26, have a 16-month old daughter together named Sky. A rep for Copperfield disclosed the news after the couple was recently photographed together. The spokesperson said, "Forget making the Statue of Liberty disappear. David's next trick will be making dirty diapers disappear."

Jennifer Aniston's rep has denied rumors that the actress will be appearing on Days of Our Lives. It was widely reported that the actress would lend her star power to the soap on which her dad, John Aniston, appears.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

• Alabama charted its first Number On single in Billboard with "Tennessee River" in 1980.
• The Charlie Daniels Band picked up its first platinum album for Million Mile Reflections in 1979.
• Merle Haggard's blue-collar anthem "Workin' Man Blues" went to Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1969.

Celebrity Spotlight

It may look like a big, spontaneous party when Justin Moore hits the stage, but there is a method to his madness. Justin tells us that he and his band like to be loosely prepared for each show -- sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. ["It's real important for us as a band to have a game plan or know exactly what we're gonna do, or atleast have somewhat of an idea of what we're gonna do. I think it makes for a better show for the fans. I don't think it comes across as rehearsed and perfectly thought out because every night there's something different. Maybe I turn around and call a different song than last night or . . . I forgot the words to a song the other night and we just stopped in the middle of it, but that's the kind of stuff that's cool and that people will remember and will take with them for a while, so . . . Or you fall off stage like I did on the Miranda Lambert and that ends up on youtube really quickly."]

Riddle Me This

Forward and forward I go, never looking back. My limit no one knows, more of me do they lack. Like a river I do flow, and an eagle I fly.
Now can you guess, what am I?

I am Time

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Amanda Baynard
My hero is my daughter, Amanda, and she has two beautiful children, Amber and AJ. AJ is severely Autistic. Amanda has weathered the worst, fighting her own health battles. She has never wavered in her hope and optimism for AJ. She has stood by him, rallied for him, and when need be, Mama Bear comes out in her so that he could live a wonderful life. AJ has not missed out on anything, and is a happy 15 year old. This is all due to the relentlessness and love of a mother. There is nothing like the love of a mother.
Submitted by Sharon Bennett
Amanda Baynard is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don, I’m freaking out because I was staying with my boyfriend while his parents were in Europe and I accidently left one of my nighties in his parents room and he can’t find it.

They got home yesterday and haven’t discovered it yet and he says he keeps looking when they’re downstairs but can’t find it. What should we do if his mom or dad comes across it first? Should we tell them I was staying there before they find the nighty?

Any suggestions?

Signed,
Dawn

Sorry Dawn, you’re on your own here. But, you could…, no never mind, you’re on your own here.
Thanks for listening, good luck.

MAN CAVE

Stay or go? Texas A&M plans to take a while before making a decision on its conference affiliation. School President R. Bowen Loftin said, "We've made no decision about terminating our relationship with the Big 12," Loftin said. "This is all about what is best for Texas A&M, along with ... visibility for us and our athletes and financial resources.

Marcos Ambrose missed his daughter's first day of school. She probably won't mind. The snakebitten Ambrose, deprived more than once of a NASCAR victory, beat the field on a two-lap dash to the checkered flag Monday to win the rain-delayed Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International. It was his first victory in 105 starts in NASCAR's top series and atoned for a slip-up a year ago on the road course at Sonoma, when he stalled his car under caution while leading with six laps to go and finished sixth.

HEALTH MOMENT

There are many people who suffer from constipation. This can be a debilitating problem for many. Well, there may be relief coming.
Two studies show that a new kind of experimental medication relieves the pain and bloating of persistent constipation better than a placebo.
The studies, which are published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that linoclotide relieved chronic constipation in up to 21% of patients, compared to as many as 6% who were helped on a placebo.
As many as one in five Americans suffer from chronic constipation, meaning that they have fewer than three bowel movements a week for at least three months. The condition is most common in women, the elderly, and people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome.
There's currently one prescription drug, Amitiza, that's widely used for treating chronic constipation.
Hang in there relief could be right around the corner is you suffer from this problem.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Caramel Cup Custard
INGREDIENTS:

1 cup sugar
2 cups half & half
3 cups milk
4 eggs and 8 egg yolks
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

TO PREPARE:

Caramel: Melt 1 cup sugar in a heavy pot. Cook sugar until it is a golden color – pour into custard cups.

Custard: Bring cream and milk to a boil. Beat eggs, yolks and sugar until thick,slowly add hot milk to egg mixture. Mix well. Pour intocups. Bake at 325 degrees in a water bath for 1 hour.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) Not everything at grocery stores is healthy . . . ever looked at the nutritional info on a tub of frosting? . . . but it sure has healthier options than a fast food restaurant. Which is why this is a somewhat frightening stat: At this point in the U.S., there are FIVE fast food restaurants for every one grocery store.

#2.) Good news and bad news here. The good news: Gas prices are going to go WAY DOWN in the next few weeks, as much as 50 cents. The bad news: That's a sign that we could really be headed for another global recession . . . because weak economies are the cause of lower oil prices. Still . . . cheap gas, right? The average gallon could drop to less than $3.25 by September.

#3.) This is a total sensationalist fear-mongering type of story . . . and it totally works because it scared the hell out of me. According to the American Kennel Club, DOGNAPPINGS are way up this year. In the first seven months of 2011, dog thefts were up 32% from 2010. Almost all dognappings are motivated by money . . . the thief will either hold the dog for random or try to resell it. Now I don’t know about you, but if someone took my dogs, that would make me mad enough to kill.

And I leave you with this thought…

In order to be a realist you must believe in miracles.

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2011-08-15T03:59:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 227th Day of 2011. There are 138 Days Remaining.

Today is… August-15-2011
Relaxation Day - now this one's for me!

Birthdays:
• Joe Jonas (singer, The Jonas Brothers) (22)
• Ben Affleck (actor and screenwriter, Good Will Hunting, Armageddon, Shakespeare In Love, Pearl Harbor, Chasing Amy) (39)
• Bobby Caldwell (singer, "What You Won't Do For Love") (60)
• Rose Marie (actress-comedienne, The Dick Van Dyke Show's Sally) (88)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

The prequel Rise of the Planet of the Apes was the top movie at the box office for the second weekend in a row. It finished just ahead of The Help, a drama based on a best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett about black maids in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era who tells their stories about working for their often racist white employers.

Final Destination 5, the latest movie in the horror franchise in which death comes for people who were fated to die in accidents they escape, opened at Number Three. This time it's survivors of a bridge collapse who are being stalked by the Grim Reaper.

1. Rise of the Planet of the Apes, $27.5 million
2. The Help, $25.5 million
3. Final Destination 5, $18.4 million
4. The Smurfs, $13.5 million
5. 30 Minutes or Less, $13 million
6. Cowboys & Aliens, $7.6 million
7. Captain America: The First Avenger, $7.1 million
8. Crazy, Stupid, Love, $6.93 million
9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, $6.9 million
10. The Change-Up, $6.2 million
ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY
• Trace Adkins' Dangerous Man album was released in 2006.
• Rascal Flatts' self-titled debut album earned the trio its first gold award in 2001.

Celebrity Spotlight

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery released his debut country music video this week. The video for his single, “I Love You This Big” features Scotty playing a show on stage outside in the country. He says the shoot was a lot of fun but there was one moment that caught him off guard. “Uh, the stage, I kinda broke the stage the first time I got on it and the wood came out from it. But, other than that, it was pretty steady, smooth sailing.” Thankfully, Scotty was OK and he wasn’t shaken by the mishap. You can see the finished product now on CMT and CMT.com!

Riddle Me This

You can find us in darkness but never in light.
We are present in daytime but absent at night.
In the deepest of shadows, We hide in plain sight.
What am I?

I'm the Letter "D".

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Erna Barry
My hero is my grandma. She has the unshaken ability to find the good in any person. She is an optimist when hell breaks loose and in any situation will do whatever she can to help a soul good or bad. There is not a dull day in her presence and is grateful for every second she lives, having grown up in Nazi Germany there is no down side to any day, but only blessings to learn from. I love my hero.
Submitted by Lara Rick
Erna Barry is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don, I started dating a teacher in June and the summer has been incredible. But now that the summer is coming to an end and with school starting soon she’s getting crazy.

It’s like everyday we have to do something to check off her summer bucket list. She seems really tense at night and has short moments of depression during the day, she told me it’s because she has to go back to work soon.

Is this common for all teachers to get this way? What can I do to make her calm down and ease her tension?

Signed,
Brad

Well Brad, my wife is a Teacher too. Yes, the closer the start of the school year the more the anxiety grows. Try to be supportive and be thankful that you are not a teacher. That’s hard work for little pay my friend.

MAN CAVE – Sports Highlights

Tour rookie Keegan Bradley, playing in his first major championship, won the PGA Championship. He dazzled with his shotmaking and his clutch putting in a tense playoff victory over Jason Dufner, and he won a following of new fans with his charismatic displays of emotion and gutty shots. Bradley just might be that new golf star America so badly needs.

NASCAR postponed the Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International because of rain.

HEALTH MOMENT

Have you noticed all the tattoo shops around town? Well here’s some news you may not be aware of.
Practices at some tattoo parlors may increase the risk for developing a type of skin infection that more typically occurs in people with compromised immune systems, a study shows.
Two reported cases of Mycobacterium skin infections in tattoo parlor customers mark the first time this type of skin infection has been linked to tattoos and tattooing.
The findings are published in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
The researchers suspect the infections developed because the tattoo parlor operator used tap water, not sterilized water, in a rinsing solution to dilute the ink for shading.
"Although infections attributable to water appear uncommon, we advise against using tap water for tattoo procedures," conclude study authors who were led by Meagan K. Kay of the CDC in King County, Wash.
It pays to ask questions prior to getting a tattoo. Not to say that tattoo’s are not cool, I have one myself, just be carful about whom you let tat your body.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Lamb Hawaii
INGREDIENTS:

Boned leg or shoulder lamb roast (about 5 pounds)
Juice of large lemon
Salt and pepper
6 Tablespoons melted butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1-1/2 Tablespoons grated onion
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups toasted bread crumbs
1 cup crushed pineapple (reserve juice)
Cayenne
1 cup pineapple juice

TO PREPARE:

Sprinkle roast with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let stand for 2 hours. To make stuffing, combine 3 Tablespoons of thebutter, garlic, onion, parsley, ginger, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs and crushed pineapple. Mix well. Fill cavity of meat with stuffing and close with skewers. Dust outside of roast with salt, pepper and cayenne. Roast at 425 degrees for 30 minutes per pound. Baste regularly with remaining butter combinedwith pineapple juice.

SERVES: 6

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) One of the oldest stereotypes EVER is that men don't like to ask for directions. Well . . . women don't really like to ask for them either. Turns out both genders really prefer to just get directions from their GPS.

#2.) Want to stop buying so many clothes? Just shop with people who are HOTTER than you. A new study found that when a woman tries on something in a store, she'll probably like it . . . unless she sees someone with a better body trying it on or wearing it. Then she won't be able to stop comparing herself to that person . . . and she'll hate it.
So just have a really hot chick go with you when your girl wants to go shopping, right?

#3.) When Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin went scuba diving last week in the Black Sea, he discovered two ancient Greek urns on the sea floor. The urns date back to the sixth century A.D. It was only his third time scuba diving. You know that was staged, and if you don’t believe that, I’ve got some beach front property to sell you in Arizona I’ll let go real cheap.

And I leave you with this thought…

"We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude."

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2011-08-12T04:04:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 224th Day of 2011. There are 141 Days Remaining.

Today is… August-12-11
Middle Child's Day

Birthdays:

• Danny Shirley (Confederate Railroad) (55)
• George Hamilton (actor, Where The Boys Are, Love At First Bite, The Godfather: Part III, Doc Hollywood) (72)
• Pete Sampras (tennis player) (40)
• Casey Affleck (actor, The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford, Gone Baby Gone, American Pie 1 and 2, Ocean's Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen; brother of Ben Affleck) (36

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Ricki Lake is engaged. The original Hairspray star made the announcement via Twitter, posting a picture of herself with fiance Christian Evans, along with the caption, "Thrilled to share some happy news with you. I'm engaged!" Lake, 42, has been dating Evans since last summer.

An apparently deranged man was detained after banging on the door of Sharon Stone's Hollywood Hills mansion. TMZ.com reported that the man was handcuffed and taken away after he banged at the actress's gate, claiming that he fathered a child with her and killed Osama bin Laden. Sharon was not home at the time, but her staff called police

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

• The Minner Station postal center in Oildale, California was renamed the Buck Owens Post Office in 2008.
• Rodney Atkins earned his first Number One single in Billboard, "If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)," in 2006.
• Alan Jackson's Greatest Hits Volume II was released in 2003.
• Lonestar took "What About Now" to the top of the Billboard country chart in 2000.

Celebrity Spotlight

Zac Brown Band is celebrating another week at #1 on the Country Aircheck chart with the hit “Knee Deep” featuring Jimmy Buffett. The group has had a whirlwind summer of touring with Kenny Chesney’s Goin’ Coastal Tour. But, Zac says he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I feel more at home onstage than I do milling around, just having conversation with people. Music’s always been that kind of like—shelter—for me. I’d lose myself in the music, and so when I’m on the stage and behind a microphone away from everybody else, and away from everything, and trying to connect with those people, I feel more at home than I do anywhere.” Zac and Kenny will take the stage at New Meadowlands in New Jersey this weekend.

Riddle Me This

If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?

You would be in 2nd. You thought first place, huh? Well, you passed the guy in second place, not first.

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Erna Barry
My hero is my grandma. She has the unshaken ability to find the good in any person. She is an optimist when hell breaks loose and in any situation will do whatever she can to help a soul good or bad. There is not a dull day in her presence and is grateful for every second she lives, having grown up in Nazi Germany there is no down side to any day, but only blessings to learn from. I love my hero.
Submitted by Lara Rick
Erna Barry is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

OMG Don you’ll never guess what happened to me this past weekend. On Friday current hairdresser gave me a really bad haircut, messing up the bangs so bad I’m going to look like a dork for at least 3 months.

I left telling myself I would never go back to her again. Well she must have realized how bad it was because she called me from the salon yesterday to apologize for the haircut asking me to give her one more chance. She said she was out of it and even though that’s not a good excuse that every hairdresser has a “Bad Day”.

I have to say I was impressed with the phone call but I’m not sure if I should take her back. What do you think should I give her another try since she called me?

Signed,
Katie

Katie, I would say YES, give her another chance. After all, this world is about building and maintaining relationships, and we all mess up from time to time. Some of us more often than others.

MAN CAVE

This was only Philly's exhibition opener, of course, so it's a bit early to be mapping out the parade route. But there has never been an Eagles season more hotly anticipated than this one, and this is where it started. Eagle’s 13 Ravens 6

Stricker missed a 10-foot birdie putt at his final hole Thursday, just a hair away from becoming the first player to shoot 62 in a major championship. He had no complaints, though, about settling for a 7-under score and the opening-round lead at Atlanta Athletic Club. For Woods, a miserable one.
Seemingly spending as much time in water and sand as he did on the green stuff, Woods returned to the major scene with a major thud - a 77 that was his worst round ever at the PGA.

HEALTH MOMENT

Here’s good news for Leukemia patients.
Two of three patients dying of chronic leukemia appear cured and a third is in partial remission after infusions of genetically engineered T cells.
The treatment success came in a pilot study that was only meant to find out whether the treatment was safe, and to determine the right dose to use in later studies. But the therapy worked vastly better than University of Pennsylvania researchers David L. Porter, MD, Carl H. June, MD, and colleagues had dared to hope.
"Our results were absolutely dramatic. It is tremendously exciting," Porter says. "These kinds of outcomes don't come around very often. We are really hopeful that we can now translate this into treatment for much larger numbers of patients and apply this technique to other diseases and to many more patients."

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut in bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups Half and Half
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• Chopped parsley

TO PREPARE:

Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water. Drain, reserving water. Melt butter, add onion and cook until soft. Blend in flour, add broth and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in 1 cup liquid drained from cauliflower (add water if necessary to make 1 cup), Half and Half, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add cauliflower. Heat to boiling. Stir in cheese. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) In a new survey, 75% of people say that when they leave a job these days, they HATE it and would never recommend the place to anyone. That's almost double the percentage who said that before the economy went down in 2008. The reason for this is that we now stay at jobs that make us unhappy for longer because we're afraid there's not another job if we leave . . . and that makes us more bitter.

#2.) In a new poll asking people for their earliest childhood memory, the most common theme is . . . PAIN AND TORTURE. 35% of people said a trip to the DENTIST is the first thing they remember. The rest of the top five are birthday party, vacation, first day of school, and a trip to the doctor. The average age of people's first memories was 4.3 years old.

#3.) Let's break down some gender stereotypes. In a new survey, only 1% of women say that COLOR is the most important reason to buy a car. The main reason is safety . . . then good mileage . . . style . . . good for the environment . . . and power. Color came in last place.
For Guy’s, we look to see if girls will get in the car!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Whatever you believe with emotion becomes reality. You always act in a manner consistent with your inner most beliefs and convictions."

KEEP SMILEIN

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2011-08-11T04:00:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show Thursday

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 223rd Day of 2011. There are 142 Days Remaining.

Today is… August-11-11

Presidential Joke Day
Son and Daughter Day

Birthdays: Pulse Radio

Hulk Hogan (pro wrestler and actor) (58)

Chris Hemsworth (actor, Thor, The Avengers) (28)

Joe Jackson (pop star, "Steppin Out," "Is She Really Going Out With Him?") (57)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP

Jennifer Love Hewitt has yet another new TV show. EW.com reported that the former Ghost Whisperer star will act in and executive produce The Client List -- a series based on the network's original movie of the same name that aired last year. Jennifer stars as a financially-strapped Texas housewife who runs a "lively day spa" after she's abandoned by her husband. The show is set to premiere next year.

Bewitched might be headed back to television. CBS has ordered a script for a potential remake of the sitcom, which ran from 1964 to 1972 and starred Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha, a witch who marries a mortal and attempts to become a typical housewife. The show was adapted into a 2005 film that starred Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Vince Gill's The Key album was released in 1998.

Eddie Rabbitt's "Suspicions" reigned at Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1979.

Blake Shelton scored his first Number One single with "Austin" in 2001.

Celebrity Spotlight

Lady Antebellum celebrates their 5th #1 this week as “Just a Kiss” tops Billboard’s Country Singles chart. The group’s Charles Kelley says the song’s popularity helps put the trio in a good place before the new album is released. “It definitely took a lot of the pressure off…you know, of…of this third record, kinda goin’ into it, you know the nerves…after having the first single come out and have, have some great success.” Lady A’s Own the Night is scheduled for release on September 13th and Charles added that they’re “even more excited” now for release date to come.
• TIDBIT: “Just a Kiss” is in its third week at #1 on the Billboard Canada Country chart.

Riddle Me This

If you were running a race, and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you be in now?

You would be in 2nd. You thought first place, huh? Well, you passed the guy in second place, not first.

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Marti And Maureen Mitchell
These two amazing people are my parents, they are always there for me when I need them, no matter what is going on. As well as taking care of their family they deal with their own problems and through it all they stay themselves. They are my parents and my heroes.
Submitted by Chelsey Mitchell
Marti And Maureen Mitchell is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Good morning Don my name is Cara and I listen to your show every morning. I’m wondering if I could get your opinion on a guy that emailed me from an online dating site I belong to so we can start talking.

The reason I’m not sure about the guy is because in his profile picture he’s holding a baby and a puppy and I’m wondering if you think he did that just to make him look sensitive and cute. Which by the way he does in the picture, but now I’m skeptical.

Should I be suspicious of a guy that has a picture like that in his dating profile or should I not look into it so much?

Signed,
Cara

Cara, I never take anything at face value, give it a whorl and find out the truth about the guy. He might turn out to be the guy of your dreams. Good luck, and thanks for listening.

MAN CAVE

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith on a one-year deal Wednesday.
The 26-year-old Smith had 220 catches for 2,386 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons with the Giants. In his 2009 Pro Bowl season, he caught a franchise-record 107 passes for 1,220 yards and seven touchdowns.

Sideshows abound at the 93rd PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club, from the heat to the plush, carpet-like fairways to the killer final four holes, where simply maintaining one's position will be enough to thrive.

Woods is trying to show that he's still capable of being a one-man dynasty, the same guy who held the game by the throat from 1997 to 2009. He has been far from his best lately, but at least he could walk without pain while finishing tied for 37th at the Bridgestone. That's more than he's been able to say since April, when he tied for fourth at the Masters.

HEALTH MOMENT

According to two new studies, smokers who take their first puffs soon after they wake up in the morning may be at greater risk of developing lung cancer and head and neck cancer than smokers who wait to have their first cigarette of the day.
The results of these studies, published in the American Cancer’s Society's journal Cancer, may help identify smokers who have a particularly high risk of developing cancer and who would benefit from targeted intervention to reduce this risk.
To quit smoking is hard to do, I know I’m a former smoker. But if you can, quit for the sake of your family and yourself.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Santa Fe Rice

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups long grain white rice
• 2 Tablespoons oil
• 5 cups chicken broth
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 Tablespoons chopped tomato
• 2 Tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped sweet red bell pepper
• 2 Tablespoons chopped black olives
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 Tablespoons frozen peas, cooked and drained
• 6 bell pepper slices
• 6 sweet red bell pepper slices

TO PREPARE:

1. Fry rice in oil until browned. Add chicken broth and season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in onion, tomato, chopped green and red peppers, olives and garlic and heat to serving temperature.
3. Garnish each serving with a Tablespoon of peas. Place pepper slices attractively around rice.

NOTE: This can be made in advance adding vegetables up to 1 hour before serving. Peas may be mixed into rice.

SERVES: 6

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) In a new survey, 75% of people say that when they leave a job these days, they HATE it and would never recommend the place to anyone. That's almost double the percentage who said that before the economy went down in 2008. The reason for this is that we now stay at jobs that make us unhappy for longer because we're afraid there's not another job if we leave . . . and that makes us more bitter.

#2.) In a new poll asking people for their earliest childhood memory, the most common theme is . . . PAIN AND TORTURE. 35% of people said a trip to the DENTIST is the first thing they remember. The rest of the top five are birthday party, vacation, first day of school, and a trip to the doctor. The average age of people's first memories was 4.3 years old.

#3.) Let's break down some gender stereotypes. In a new survey, only 1% of women say that COLOR is the most important reason to buy a car. The main reason is safety . . . then good mileage . . . style . . . good for the environment . . . and power. Color came in last place.
For Guy’s, we look to see if girls will get in the car!

And I leave you with this thought…

When faced with a challenge, look for a way, not a way out.

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2011-08-10T04:10:00.000-07:00

2011-08-09T03:54:00.000-07:00

MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 221st Day of 2011. There are 144 Days Remaining.

Book Lover's Day

Birthdays:

Anna Kendrick (actress, Twilight Saga, Up In The Air) (26)

Melanie Griffith (actress, Working Girl, The Bonfire Of The Vanities; wife of Antonio Banderas; former wife of Don Johnson -- twice) (54)

Sam Elliott (actor, Mask, The Contender, We Were Soldiers, The Hulk) (67)

Ken Norton (former heavyweight boxer) (68)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Kris and Bruce Jenner renewed their wedding vows during a family trip to Bora Bora earlier this year. Us Weekly reported that the Kardashian clan -- minus Khloe and husband Lamar Odom -- were on hand for the ceremony, which was held in honor of the couple's twentieth anniversary. The vows, of course, were filmed for an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which will soon air on E!.

Charlie Sheen is crediting Ashton Kutcher with giving him a new lease on life. Sheen discussed his character's upcoming funeral on Two and a Half Men -- where Kutcher is replacing him as leading man -- telling TMZ.com, "I have always been told that I have 9 lives, so it is going to be amazing to witness my own funeral which is clearly a win/win situation because Ashton has just given me a 10th." As has been reported, Sheen will be starring in a new sitcom -- a television adaptation of the movie Anger Management.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett spent the first of eight weeks at the top of the Billboard chart with "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" in 2003.

The Best Of Tracy Lawrence was certified gold in 2001.

The Judds' "Rockin' With The Rhythm Of The Rain" went to Number One on the Billboard country chart in 1986.

Mickey Gilley hit the top of the Billboard country chart with a song from the Urban Cowboy soundtrack, "Stand By Me," in 1980.

Celebrity Spotlight

Joe Nichols premieres the music video for his new song, “Take It Off” today. In the video, Joe invites everyday people out of their busy lives and into his pool-side party world. Between this song and his other hit, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” some fans are starting to notice a theme developing within Joe’s songs. He has an explanation. “I’m lobbying for more nudity in country music. At least, in Dolly Parton’s world that’s what I’m lobbying for. But, anyway…No, I think it’s gonna be a fun song. It’s certainly taking off well and yes, it’s a little suggestive. It’s talking about going out to the lake and maybe getting a little naked but don’t we all do that sometimes?” Check out the non-stop fun in Joe Nichols’ new “Take It Off” video, available now on CMT.com.

Riddle Me This

Weight in my belly
Trees on my back
Nails in my ribs
Feet i do lack
What am I?

I am a ship

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Travis Franklin
Even though my brother is ten years older than myself and he moved out when I was only seven, his presence in my life has made me a better person. Travis was put down many times in life but he always fought back. When my family was going through a very tough time it was Travis that pulled us through. He has inspired me to always persevere, no matter what life throws at you. I am so proud of my big brother.
Submitted by Denika Franklin
Travis Franklin is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Don,
I just met the most amazing woman in the world. She’s like no other, she has it all; breathtakingly beautiful, intellectually brilliant, a frat house sense of humor, an awesome high paying job and she absolutely loves football!

Now here’s the problem, she has perhaps the ugliest feet ever to walk God’s green earth!

To the point that last weekend at my family’s beach house we threw a huge party and when my 5 year old nephew saw her gnarled demon hooves, he ran off hysterically crying!

I don’t know if I can get passed this to further the relationship. What should I do?

Marcus

Hey Brother, try not to be so shallow. She is probably a little self conscious about the whole thing herself. So, try and think of a way that makes it okay, maybe foot messages, let her walk on your back, you get the idea. Maybe buy her a pair of boots and get over it. After all, she sounds like a great gal., don’t let this one get away! Good Luck.

MAN CAVE

Tim Tebow is winning Denver's quarterback competition -- for the No. 2 job behind starter Kyle Orton.
The Broncos released their depth chart Monday in advance of their preseason opener at Dallas this week and there was no change in the order from a year ago: 1. Orton; 2. Tebow; 3. Brady Quinn.

The Baltimore Ravens have signed veteran running back Ricky Williams to replace Willis McGahee, who they let go days before training camp.
Williams agreed to a two-year deal, the team announced on Monday.

HEALTH MOMENT

Got time on your hands? You’re not alone. No, I’m not talking about having nothing to do, I’m talking about age spots, sun spots, crepe-like texture, and other telltale signs of aging on your hands.
Our hands can be a dead giveaway of our real age, but dermatologists have a host of new treatments up their sleeves to add volume to hands and get rid of brown spots.
From injections of your own fat and other soft tissue fillers to laser hand rejuvenation, there are more treatments available today than ever before to treat the aging hand, says Dee Anna Glaser, MD, director of cosmetic and laser surgery at St. Louis University in St. Louis.
The focus on aging hands is somewhat of a natural progression, she says. “We spent time on our face, neck, chest, and now we are onto our hands [and] we have a lot of things at our disposal that are good options,” Glaser says.
It’s the final frontier, says Wendy Lewis, a New York City-based plastic surgery and skin care consultant and author of several books, including Plastic Makes Perfect. “Your face looks good, your neck looks good, your chest looks good, so our hands are the next extremities that show all the time and are subject to the most environmental abuse,” she says. Plus “it’s an area that is very difficult to cover up short of putting your hands in your pocket.”

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Zucchini Boats on the Grill
Ingredients
• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1/4 cup bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon minced black olives
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch dried basil
• seasoned salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare the grill for indirect heat.
Place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop pulp.
In a bowl, mix the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, bacon bits, olives, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onion, tomato, and Cheddar cheese. Season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
Stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. Seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
Place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) In Afghanistan, a U.S. Army staff sergeant has been using a TOY TRUCK to scout ahead in the road for bombs and IEDs . . . because, somehow, our military doesn't have that technology. And last week, the toy truck hit a trip wire and set off a bomb before six soldiers could drive over it . . . which saved all of their lives.

#2.) Kids born in the '80s were the first generation to get the full-on "you're special and unique and perfect" treatment. And now that they're in their late 20s, they're finding out how hard adult life can be. So this makes sense: According to a new study, having a quarter-life crisis in your 20s is more common than having an old-fashioned midlife crisis in your 40s.

#3.) Your coworkers are literally killing you. A new 20-year study out of Israel found that people who had better relationships with their coworkers were HEALTHIER and LIVED LONGER than people who didn't get along with people at work. It's because you spend so much time with your coworkers that you're best off when they become a support system for you.
Wonder if I can sue my last employer for the poor work environment?

And I leave you with this thought…

One must never lose time in vainly regretting the past or in complaining against the changes which cause us discomfort, for change is the essence of life.

KEEP SMILEIN

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2011-08-08T04:09:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

MILA KUNIS SCHOOLS REPORTER IN RUSSIAN
The reporter asked Justin Timberlake why he does movies (instead of music) and before he got the translation, Mila fired back at the reporter, "Because he can and he enjoys it so why not?" When the reporter responded, "But Hollywood is mindless," Mila asked, "Then why are you here?"

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 220th Day of 2011. There are 145 Days Remaining.

Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day - now that's nasty!

Birthdays:
Mark Wills (38)
Mel Tillis (79)
Dustin Hoffman (74)
Roger Federer (tennis player) (30)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the prequel to the classic 1968 film, opened in first place at the weekend box office, while last week's top film, Cowboys & Aliens, fell to third place and The Smurfs remained at Number Two.

The usual suspects were big winners at Sunday (August 7th) night's Teen Choice Awards. Teen favorites like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift all walked away with multiple awards -- as did the Harry Potter and Twilight franchises and their stars. Swift was arguably the night's single biggest winner, having nabbed the award for "Ultimate Teen Choice"

Anthony Quinn's son, Francesco Quinn, died on Friday (August 5th) at the age of 48. People magazine reported that Francesco was running in the street with his son Max, when he collapsed and apparently died of a heart attack.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

• Steel Magnolia won CMT's Can You Duet, performing "Keep On Lovin' You" on the show in front of judges Big Kenny, Naomi Judd and record executive Scott Borchetta, in 2009.
• Josh Gracin earned the first gold single of his career with "Nothin' To Lose" in 2005.
• Reba McEntire claimed the Number One spot on the Billboard country chart with "One Promise Too Late" in 1987.

Celebrity Spotlight

Eric Church’s new album, Chief debuts at #1 on the country albums chart and on Billboard’s Top 200. It sold just under 145-thousand copies in its first week, officially making it the second-highest debut for a country album this year, behind Brad Paisley. Eric credits his hit single “Smoke A Little Smoke” for paving the road to success for Chief. “I decided that after that one that there were no constraints. We were gonna do whatever we wanted to do, however we wanted to do it…no rules, no regulations. So I think a lot of this record really owes itself to what ‘Smoke A Little Smoke’ opened up for our career.” The album’s lead single, “Homeboy” has been certified gold by the RIAA. Eric is currently on the road with Toby Keith’s Locked and Loaded Tour and will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on August 8th.

Riddle Me This

What is part of a bird
That flies through the sky
That can swim through an ocean and allways stay dry?

A bird's shadow

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Judy Fitzgerald
My mother continues to inspire me everyday, and that is why she is my hero. Words cannot come close to expressing how special my mother is to me. Her everlasting care, compassion, love, and wisdom, to name just a few of her many great qualities, are what fuel and drive me to become the person I am. My mother is my foundation, the solid rock in my life, who I know I can count on without question. She is the most hard-working, modest, selfless, and loving person I know. I am so impossibly grateful to have such an amazing woman in my life, and I wish that everyone could have the opportunity to see how remarkable she is and have someone like her in their lives. Not everyone is blessed to have someone like her so close to their hearts and feel her love envelop them like I get to feel every day, but I am lucky enough to have such a heroic mother. Words cannot describe how much I appreciate her. I Love you Mom, you will always be the hero in my heart.
Submitted by Sydney Fitzgerald
Judy Fitzgerald is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don! Love the show this morning, very funny stuff! Anyway I really need your opinion on something. I’m 29 with three kids and have been married for 8 years.

Two nights ago I saw the movie Hall Pass with my girlfriend. After the movie my girlfriend (also married with 2 kids) we were talking about how cool it would be if we could get a “Hall Pass” for one weekend. No kids, no dinner parties, no cooking, no diapers, soccer games or toilets to scrub. Just one weekend off, no questions asked no responsibility and no phone calls.

You know a little “bad girl” play time! I would LOVE to ask my Husband for one but I’m afraid he’ll freak out! Is there any way of approaching this and getting my way? What do you think?

Missy

You’re a 29 year old women with looks, use that as the weapon!

MAN CAVE – Sports Highlights

The Hawks and Philips Arena will be sold to California developer and pizza chain owner Alex Meruelo, but the NBA team will remain in Atlanta

The chants and cheers began as Adam Scott walked toward the 18th green to complete a command performance Sunday in the Bridgestone Invitational and win his first World Golf Championship. But in a surreal scene at Firestone, they weren't for him. They were for his caddie. "Stev-ie Will-iams," they shouted as the guy carrying the bag for Scott broke into a big smile. The celebration made it clear that Steve Williams felt vindicated after being fired last month by Tiger Woods.

HEALTH MOMENT

This is something we can use around these parts.
The FDA says it has approved Anascorp as the first specific treatment to counteract the sometimes dangerous or even fatal effects of stings by venomous scorpions.
The federal agency says in a news release that in the United States, venomous scorpions are mostly found in Arizona and New Mexico, and that stings can cause serious reactions, including shortness of breath, fluid in the lungs, breathing problems, excess saliva, and blurred vision.
Severe stings occur most often in infants and children, the FDA says.
FDA says the effectiveness of Anascorp was based on results of a trial of 15 children who had neurological signs of scorpion stings.
The signs went away within four hours of treatment for the eight children who received Anascorp.
According to a consumer health information statement on the FDA’s web site, the scorpion is the most common type in the U.S.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Venetian Pot Pie

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (2-crust) pie pastry
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon (about) milk
• Pepper to taste
• Garlic salt to taste

TO PREPARE:

Fit half the pastry into a pie shell. Brown the ground beef with the onion, bell pepper and parsley in 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, stirring until the ground beef is crumbly; drain. Stir in the salt, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt. Combine the bread crumbs and cheese in a bowl and mix well.

Layer the zucchini, ground beef mixture and bread crumb mixture 1/2 at a time in the prepared pie plate. Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the top and drizzle with 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Top with the remaining pastry, sealing the edge and making vents in the top. Brush the pastry with the milk. Sprinkle lightly with pepper and garlic salt to taste. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until light brown.

SERVES: 6 - 8

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) According to a new study, if you go on a date with a guy and he doesn't call within three days . . . even if it was a great date, he doesn't really like you. They study found 33% of guys would call a woman on the next day if they liked her . . . 44% would call on the second day . . . and only 5% would call on three days or later if they thought there was a future.

#2.) There's a new chart out that shows the odds of living to 100 based on how old you are this year. And it's pretty nuts . . . for any kid who's 14 years old or younger this year, they've got better than a one-in-four chance of making it. Girls born in 2011 have a 33.7% chance, boys have a 26% chance. In comparison, a woman who turns 40 this year has a 20% chance, a man has a 13.7% chance.

#3.) The city of Sunland Park, New Mexico is being sued for failing to pay about $1 MILLION of contracts to an architectural firm. But the mayor has a perfectly good excuse. He says the contracts were never valid since he never took them to the city council . . . because he signed them when he was HAMMERED DRUNK. THAT EXPLAINS IT!

And I leave you with this thought…

"Find the love you seek, by first finding the love within yourself. Learn to rest in that place within you that is your true home."

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2011-08-05T04:00:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

BRITNEY SPEARS' NIECE COVERS HER SONG 'UP N' DOWN'

KENDALL & KYLIE COVER KATY PERRY'S 'FIREWORK'

MONKEY FEEDS BABY TIGER

WOMAN GOES EVERYWHERE WITH HER PILLOW

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 217th Day of 2011. There are 148 Days Remaining.

Work Like a Dog Day

Birthdays:

Loni Anderson (actress, WKRP in Cincinnati) (66)

Neil Armstrong (astronaut, the first man to walk on the Moon) (81)

Patrick Ewing (former basketball star) (49)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Val Kilmer's ex-wife is accusing him of being a deadbeat dad. TMZ reported that Joanne Whalley -- who was married to the actor from 1988 to 1996 -- obtained a lien against the actor's ranch in New Mexico to get money that he owes her in child support.

Ryan Reynolds revealed that he was hit by a drunk driver 15 years ago. The actor told CTV News, "When I was 19 I was drinking. I was at a bar and I had a few drinks and I thought, 'You know what I'm going to do? I'm going to leave my car here, be responsible.' I started to walk home and I was hit by a drunk driver."

Redmond O'Neal pleaded not guilty to felony heroin possession and to being a felon in possession of a firearm stemming from an arrest earlier this week. 26-year-old Redmond -- the son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal -- was arrested on Tuesday (August 2nd) after he allegedly failed to stop at a red light.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Charley Pride was part of an 18-person investor group headed by Nolan Ryan that bought the Texas Rangers baseball team for $593 million at auction in Fort Worth in 2010.

Alan Jackson climbed to Number One on the Billboard country singles chart with "I Don't Even Know Your Name" in 1995.

Dolly Parton's "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That" went to Number One in 1989

Rosanne Cash recorded the chart-topping hit, "Seven Year Ache," in 1980.

Celebrity Spotlight

Carrie Underwood’s hit, “Mama’s Song” snagged an Inspirational Country Music Award nomination for Mainstream Inspirational Country Song of the Year. Written even before her engagement and marriage to hockey-star Mike Fisher, the song’s themes of love and family made it an inspiration for fans as well as a big hit on the charts. But Carrie reveals initially, the song was written as a special message for her mother Carol. “The song was meant in the…in the beginning to kind of be…it was taking the form of, like, a wedding song. Like, this mom has to let go and give her daughter away to another person to take care of. That’s an amazing, sad, and happy time in somebody’s life.” Lady Antebellum’s “Hello World,” Rascal Flatts’ “I Won’t Let Go,” Ronnie Dunn’s “Bleed Red” and Chris Young’s “Voices” are also nominated in the category. Carrie’s also nominated for Video of the Year, and the Mainstream Country Artist award.

Riddle Me This

A man was playing blackjack at a local casino, the first hand he got a blackjack, the second hand he lost, the next hand he got a blackjack the next one he lost and the next one he lost, leaving a very sad man with no money he lost every single hand, how is this possible?

The first hand he got a Jack of Spades and the third hand he got a Jack of Clubs. A Black Jack.

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Dan Gordon
My dad is buried in Riverside Arlington National Memorial Cemetery for his service in Vietnam. He died 40 years after exposure to Agent Orange. In fact he was one of the first cases. In the months before he passed he said to me, "good girl, you're a good girl." He chose to go off antibiotics and died from a final bout with pneumonia after a fragile fight against it. My dad is my hero because he lived to serve and love his family. It has been seven years now but not a day goes by that his legacy does not live on through his family and the excellent service he did for his country.
Submitted by Amy Voris
Dan Gordon is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Dear Don,
When a guy says “I’ll catch you later” after the first date, what does it mean?

I met a guy twice and we hit it off, and the second time he asked me out on a date over email. We had a great first date, even held hands and he gave me a peck on the lips and tight hug. He said, "I'll catch you later."

What does that mean!? Then when I emailed him 2 days later to tell him I had a great time and hope to hang out again he wrote, "We will catch each other soon".

Is he too shy to ask me out again or just not interested!?

Signed,
Nicole

Well Nicole, it could be a blow off or it could mean just what it says, catch you later meaning I see you at a later time. Seems a little non-committal to me though, I wouldn’t use that terminology myself. Take a wait and see approach, if he calls back great, if not, move on to the next guy. Good Luck

MAN CAVE

Oklahoma is the preseason No. 1 in the USA Today coaches' poll. The Sooners received 42 of 59 first-place votes to easily outpoint No. 2 Alabama, which received 13 first-place votes. Oregon, which lost last season's BCS championship game, is third and LSU is fourth.

Big Ten football teams will begin playing nine conference games instead of eight in the 2017 season. The conference announced the change Thursday and it came as no surprise. When the league expanded to 12 teams by adding Nebraska and split into two divisions this year, Commissioner Jim Delany said a nine-game conference schedule was being strongly considered.

Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said defensive tackle Mike Patterson has a brain condition that may require surgery. Burkholder said Thursday that Patterson is undergoing further tests. The 27-year-old Patterson was hospitalized after suffering a seizure Wednesday morning at training camp at Lehigh University.

HEALTH MOMENT

Here’s an alert you should be aware of.
Some child car safety seats may contain hazardous chemicals including flame retardants, according to the fourth annual report by the Ecology Center, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based nonprofit environmental organization.
Researchers tested more than 150 2011-model infant, convertible, and booster car seats for the presence of potentially harmful chemicals. These chemicals have been associated with reproductive and developmental health problems and certain cancers in animal and some human studies.
Researchers say, “Car seats should be used regardless of what our test results show,” they say the new data can be useful when shopping for a car seat.
They also stated, “It is very important to understand that these are chemicals in synthetic materials that are present throughout our environment, not just in car seats.”
Overall, flame retardants were present in 44% of the car seats that were sampled, and 60% of the car seats tested positive for one or more toxic chemicals, the report showed.
This is something to consider when choosing a car seat.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Caribbean Chicken Salad
Ingredients
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• 3/4 pound mixed salad greens
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 4 cups corn tortilla chips
Directions
1. Place the chicken in a bowl, and cover with the teriyaki marinade sauce. Marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2. In a small bowl mix the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro. Cover salsa, and refrigerate.
3. In a small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, sugar, oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Cover dressing, and refrigerate.
4. Preheat the grill for high heat.
5. Lightly oil grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.
6. Arrange mixed salad greens on plates. Spoon some of the salsa over each salad, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the pineapple chunks. Break tortilla chips into large chunks, and sprinkle over salads. Lay some of the grilled chicken strips on each salad. Finally, drizzle dressing over each salad, and serve.

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) It's possible that kids born three or four years from now many never really know what CASH is. According to a report in the U.K., one out of eight people has stopped carrying cash and is just using credit and debit cards. And 50% of people believe that cash and coins are going to be extinct in the near future.

#2.) If you shop on Walmart.com because you can't handle the lines, the crowds, and the unkempt mullets in the stores . . . they've STILL found a way to make you angry. In a new study, Walmart had the WORST shipping times of any major shopping site . . . an average of 5.5 days to get you your stuff. Costco.com had the fastest shipping, at 1.5 days.

#3.) A new survey has figured out the age when married couples pretty much give up on kissing each other. And it is . . . age 45. By that point, married couples don't kiss very often . . . and at least one in five go more than a week between kisses. Married couples ages 18 to 25 kiss the most . . . about twice a day. For what it's worth, 5% of couples over 45 do kiss more than 30 times a week. I SAY, LETS KISS MORE!

And I leave you with this thought…

More things are wrought by prayer. Than this world dreams of.

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2011-08-04T03:52:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

SHOW OPENING

Today is the 216th Day of 2011. There are 149 Days Remaining.

U.S. Coast Guard Day

Birthdays:
Roger Clemens (Cy Young Award-winning Houston Astros pitcher) (49)

Jeff Gordon (NASCAR Champion) (40)

Billy Bob Thornton (actor/screenwriter, Sling Blade, Monster's Ball, Bad Santa, The Alamo, The Bad News Bears) (56)

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Ann Taylor's fall 2011 ads will feature Demi Moore.

Alec Baldwin will host the 37th season premiere of Saturday Night Live. This will be Baldwin's 16th time hosting the show.

Laurence Fishburne will play Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White in the upcoming movie, Superman: Man of Steel.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

Josh Turner's Your Man album was certified platinum in 2006.

Jason and Jessica Aldean were married in 2001.

Lee Roy Parnell's "A Little Bit of You" went to Number One in 1995.

The Judds scored their first Number One single with "Mama He's Crazy" in 1984.

Celebrity Spotlight

Trace Adkins’ Proud To Be Here hits stores today. Though fans have grown to love the rowdy and slightly risqué humor in songs like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hot Mama,” Trace says on this album, they’ll hear his softer side. (Audio) “You know this is what I do—I sing about the human condition—and all the shortcomings and faults and noble traits that go along with that. You know? It’s not all pretty. But it’s all real.” The deluxe edition of the new album features a hilarious duet with Blake Shelton called “If I Was A Woman.” Trace is on the road this summer, and will make stops in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York this week.

Riddle Me This

What do dog and tree have in common?

Bark!

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Jacob Batchelder
My hero is my father. I am only 19 years old but for as long as I can remember, the strongest foundation in my life has been my dad. My father married my mother over 30 years ago and started out with as little as little can be but grew with her and later a family including 4 children. The home he made included a nice house, vehicles, education, love, and support. As a young adult I've learned how to trust, love, be honest, show compassion and persist through life's challenges through my fathers examples. Everyday he gets up and goes to work where he performs manual labor or serves on reserve in the USAF, never complaining or asking why. The adult I've become is owed all to him.
Submitted by Sarah Batchelder
Jacob Batchelder is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “Inbox”

Hey Don,
What are some excuses to tell my school counselor about changing my schedule?

I want two of my classes changed basically because I want to know someone in my lunch hour. I need a better reason. I am hoping she can accommodate this.

I am stressing and have so much anxiety about it. Help me with some good excuses.

Signed,
Jennifer B.

Jennifer, so as not to lie, try to intentionally catch a disease. This can be summed up in two words: Lick things. And remember, if you have trouble getting sick with the licking method, remember: if your tongue doesn't feel like sandpaper, and doesn't turn your finger brown to the touch, you aren't licking enough things.

MAN CAVE – Sports Highlights

Yankees star Alex Rodriguez will be interviewed by Major League Baseball as part of its investigation of his involvement in illegal poker games. Rodriguez also faced questions about his gambling habits in 2005, when the Daily News reported he attended games at an underground poker club in New York.
Former NFL star Bubba Smith, who went from feared defensive end on the field to endearing giant in his successful second career as an actor, died Wednesday. He was 66. Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said Smith was found dead at his Baldwin Hills home. Winter said he didn't know the circumstances or cause of death.
Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson likely will stay overnight at a hospital after suffering a seizure at training camp at Lehigh University, trainer Rick Burkholder said Wednesday. Patterson dropped to the ground between plays during a morning practice, and the player began violently shaking. He was immediately tended to by Burkholder and his staff, with assistance from rookie offensive lineman Danny Watkins, a trained firefighter.

HEALTH MOMENT

Infants raised in a home with moldy areas may be more likely to develop childhood asthma.
A new study shows that infants who lived in moldy homes were nearly three times more likely to have childhood asthma by age 7.
"Early life exposure to mold seems to play a critical role in childhood asthma development," researcher Tina Reponen, PhD, professor of environmental health at the University of Cincinnati, says in a news release.
"This study should motivate expectant parents -- especially if they have a family history of allergy or asthma -- to correct water damage and reduce the mold burden in their homes to protect the respiratory health of their children," Reponen says.
The study also showed that air-conditioning at home slightly reduced the risk of childhood asthma development.
Researchers say about 9% of school-aged children in the U.S. will develop asthma. Symptoms of childhood asthma can range from a nagging cough to episodes of shortness of breath and wheezing that require emergency treatment.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Judson's Carbonara

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 to 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, pressed
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tablespoons homemade or canned beef broth
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons Madeira or Marsala wine or sweet sherry
• 1/2 pound fettuccine or linguine
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/8 to 1/4 cup heavy cream
• cracked pepper, to taste
TO PREPARE:

Fry bacon and drain, reserving drippings. Saute onion in drippings until soft and add garlic. In a small bowl, beat the egg, egg yolk, salt, cheese, beef broth and wine. Cook noodles for ten to twelve minutes in boiling, salted water. Drain. Toss the noodles with butter, 1/8 cup cream, and cracked pepper. Add bacon, onion-garlic mixture, and egg sauce. Toss until well mixed, adding more cream if mixture seems too dry.

SERVINGS: 2

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) By definition, we can't ALL be the best driver in the country. Not that anyone will accept that. In a new survey by Allstate Insurance, 64% of Americans rank themselves as excellent or very good drivers. Only 29% think their friends are excellent or very good drivers, and only 8% think people in nearby states are excellent or very good.

#2.) Americans don't take vacations to other countries . . . we work too hard to take time off, and people in other countries smell bad. But if we did, here's where we'd want to go. A new Harris poll found that ITALY is the place where Americans most want to visit. It beat out Great Britain, Australia, Ireland, France and Greece.

#3.) A new study out of the University of Pennsylvania found that happiness changes as you get older. For people in their teens, 20s, and 30s, their main source of happiness comes from excitement and hope for the future. For people in their 40s and up, happiness comes from contentment . . . and from activities like "just sitting around all day."

And I leave you with this thought…

You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance.

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2011-08-03T03:56:00.000-07:00

2011-08-02T03:50:00.000-07:00

THE NEW MEXICO BROADCASTER ASSOCIATION
DJ OF THE YEAR 2010

DON DIEGO

Your Family Friendly Hometown Country
Morning Show

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

TODAY’S FUN LINKS:

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SHOW OPENING

Today is the 214th Day of 2011. There are 151 Days Remaining.

National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Week 1 National Simplify your Life Week

Birthdays:

Peter O’Toole (actor) is 79
- “T.E. Lawrence” in Lawrence of Arabia

Lance Ito (judge) is 61
- Best known for being the judge at the O.J. Simpson trial

Butch Patrick (actor) is 58
- “Eddie” on The Munsters

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Just six months after being shot in the head, the Arizona Congresswoman made a surprise return to Congress and received a standing ovation prior to voting in favor of the debt reduction resolution. It passed by a count of 269-161.

Kelsey Grammer can scarcely keep his own house in order. But the actor still thinks he'd make a good politician, admitting to The New York Post that he possesses the "narcissistic personality" necessary for that world and would consider a run for Mayor of NYC.

ON THIS DAY IN COUNTRY

In 1979…"One for the Road," a duet album featuring Willie Nelson & Leon Russell, is certified gold.

In 1986…George Strait makes a stop at #1 on the Billboard country chart with "Nobody in His Right Mind Would've Left Her."

In 1988…Reprise releases Dwight Yoakam's "Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room."

In 2000…Jerrod Niemann visits Nashville for the first time, one month before he moves permanently from Texas.

Celebrity Spotlight

Texas born and bred JT Hodges brings a fresh new cut to country music with his debut single, “Hunt You Down.” JT is signed to Toby Keith’s record label and is opening for Toby on his Locked and Loaded tour. “That’s like the reward you know? (laughs) You do all the rehearsals, you know, you get all prepared and then finally you get to get out on stage and it’s a great opportunity for people to kinda get to know me a little bit and what I’m doing.” JT comes from a musical background as his father opened one of the first multi-track recording studios and his mother was offered a recording contract once but turned it down to stay home and be with her family. Look for JT’s debut album to arrive later this year.

Riddle Me This

Mike was investigating a murder scene with his 2 police man. The suspects are Trish [her sister]. Dave [her partner] and Jordan [her dad]. Then Mike found a note with numbers and letters. It looks like this: t1 pip 515

After that Mike arrested the killer. Who did it?

Trish did it. When you put the messege upside down. It says "SIS did it." Trish is her sister

HOMETOWN HERO’S

Simply put, Hometown Hero’s are people who help others in some way.
Our Hometown Hero(’s) Today is/are Michael Higgins
Michael H. was the lead singer for my favorite band. I am inspired by him for several reasons: unlike many top rock musicians, he did not have an ego, when he walked out on stage to perform, he gave his performances everything he had, he was not afraid to be himself, he wrote many heartfelt, inspiring, and powerful song lyrics that continue to be relevant and loved even now. When he sang, it was truly from the heart, and he was real, not phony. Michael was also loved for his ability to connect with people and truly show an interest in their lives. He has also inspired my own creativity. Michael died in 1997, but he lives on through his music. I miss him, even though I never met him in person.
Submitted by Donna Walker

Michael Higgins is/are our Hometown Hero Today and we salute you.

E-Mail “In” Basket

Dear Don, I love your show. I told my boyfriend I was going to take him out to dinner this weekend. But I was hoping he would really offer to pay. When the check came, I looked in my wallet and said “Wow, it looks like I’m a little short on cash.” He didn’t offer to kick in anything.

Am I dating a cheap guy?

Signed,
Marina

Thanks for listening Marina. I really can’t say if you’re dating a cheap guy, but I can tell you one thing. When you ask a guy what he’s thinking and he says, “Nothing,” That’s usually what’s going on in our heads, NOTHING. My point is that us guys can get distracted pretty easy and what you may see as obvious, we don’t recognize at all. Talk to him about what you are thinking, you might be surprised at his response.

HEALTH MOMENT

If you’re a Tyleno user, you will find this need to know information.
The maximum dose of Extra Strength Tylenol brand acetaminophen will soon be six, not eight pills a day.
Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced the voluntary dosage reduction last week. Labels will carry new dosing instructions this fall.
The company says it will cut the maximum dosage of Regular Strength Tylenol and other acetaminophen-containing products in 2012.
"Acetaminophen is safe when used as directed,” says Edwin Kuffner, MD, McNeil vice president of over-the-counter medical affairs. "But, when too much is taken, it can cause liver damage."
The action is intended to cut the risk of such accidental overdoses, the company says in a news release.
A major cause of acetaminophen overdose is that people often don't realize a combination product contains the drug. They then take two or more acetaminophen-containing products at the same time, often exceeding the safe dosage.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Dainty Lemon Bars
INGREDIENTS for Bars:

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon rind

INGREDIENTS for Lemon Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon water

TO PREPARE Bars:

Combine flour, butter, powdered sugar; mix thoroughly. Spread in a 9-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon rind; spread over first layer in pan. Return to oven for 25 minutes. When cool, frost with Lemon Glaze. Cut into 1 inch x 1-1/2 inch bars.

TO PREPARE Lemon Glaze:

Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice and water together and spread thinly over Dainty Lemon Bars.

YIELDS: 3 dozen bars

BREAK TIME CHATTER

#1.) A new survey has figured out the top 20 tricks women use to feel sexy. The top six are: Putting on their favorite perfume . . . flashing a big, happy smile . . . painting their nails . . . getting their hair colored or highlighted . . . spending hours straightening their hair . . . and showing off some cleavage.

#2.) A new study found that red wine might actually be good for your skin. Scientists found compounds in the grapes that help fight off UV rays . . . which can contribute to protecting you from wrinkles, sunburns, and even skin cancer.

#3.) A new study ranked the top 10 vacation spots where people gain the most weight. And yes . . . America is number one. The average tourist gains EIGHT POUNDS on a two-week trip to the U.S. The Caribbean came in second, followed by France, Italy, Greece, and England. Overall, the average person gains about five pounds on a two-week trip.

And I leave you with this thought…

"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong.
The amount of work is the same."

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