True Crime Blog project

Here's trouble.  I've been thinking about starting a new "blog" called Arkansas' True Crime blog.  A blog about, you guessed it, true crime in Arkansas and other true crime stories that have an impact on Arkansas.  Think about it.  A one stop shop of crime stories gathered from the newspapers, TV stations, other blogs and actual interviews of players in the case all posted in one central location.

Some of my most popular posts are those in which involve crime including murder, rape, incest, etc.  So its got me thinking I need to collect all the crime info and place it in a blog dedicated to the topic.  What say you?

Ugly Ed

Unemployment and Me

Greetings Friend,

Since I was laid off on January 16, 2013, I've gotten signed up for unemployment and would you believe I'm making as much as what my base salary was at Crain Media.  Crazy huh?

Hopefully, though, I will find a job and make more money than I was at Crain Media.  For some reason, radio never has paid that much money, but the perks were always great.  With that said, I never did radio for the money anyway.  I did it for the thrill.  Radio is just like riding a roller coaster.  Ups and downs, turns that shake up your stomach and most importantly the excitement that comes with it.  

In the interim, I'm going to focus on writing some true crime shorts and hopefully find a paper or website that will publish my work.  Wish me luck.  Writing and teaching has always been a passion.  Now's my chance to hone my skills and work toward that passion.

Say a prayer for me and off I go!

Ugly Ed Johnson

The End

Hey Friends,

My time at KHTE has come to an end.  I was let go from my position on Wednesday (1/16/13), so now I'm officially unemployed.

I know God has bigger and better plans for me and I ask that you say a prayer for me as I find my next big thing.

Thanks for all the great times in radio.

Ugly Ed Johnson

kHits 96.5 is becoming Fresh Talk 96.5

Attention kHits 96.5 fans:  Unfortunately, as of Midnight tonight, kHits 96.5 is going away.  It's becoming Fresh Talk 96.5 and will feature news/talk as a format.  Since I took over at KHTE, we've had a blast.  Thanks to everyone that supported the station and I hope you will continue to support the new station. 

Ugly Ed Johnson

WHAT'S YOUR TOP PRIORITY?

Situations that call for split-second decisions can reveal what you consider the top priorities in your life. Find out what means the most to you by reviewing the following situation:

1. The baby is crying.
2. The clothes dryer is signaling end of cycle.
3. Water is running in the tub.
4. There's a knock at the door.
5. The phone is ringing.

Here's an explanation of what your choice means:

1. Soothing the baby before dealing with anything else indicates your family comes first in every instance.
2. Running to the dryer to retrieve the clothes is a sure sign that sex tends to be at the top of your list.
3. Turning off the faucet before dealing with the other problems means money is most important to you.
4. Heading for the door first symbolizes the essential place friends and relatives hold in your life.
5. Answering the phone before attending to anything else reveals strong devotion to your job and career.

TOP TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO OR SAY TO A PREGNANT WOMAN!

(from AssociatedContent.com) For some odd reason people seem to have no boundaries when talking to a pregnant woman. Next time you think about asking a pregnant woman an inappropriate question, or rubbing her belly. Ask yourself, would I say or do this to any other person? If the answer is no, then you should probably think twice about what you may say or do. Here are the top things you should never do or say to a pregnant woman!

1. Rub or feel her belly. Would you go up to a perfect stranger who wasn't pregnant and touch their belly? No, you wouldn't. So why do people feel like a pregnant woman's belly is public property?
2. "Wow, you're getting big." You think? I didn't notice I couldn't see my feet anymore. Thanks for pointing that out to me.
3. "You look ready to pop, I can't believe you still have (insert time frame here) to go." Thank you. So what you're saying is I'm fatter then what I should be?
4. "You haven't had that baby yet?" And if she isn't near her due date, once again you're just telling her she's fat.
5. "Are you sure you're not having twins?" Of course I'm sure! How would I not know if I was having twins?
6. Telling labor horror stories. The last thing a pregnant woman wants to hear is how you struggled for countless hours to have your last baby.
7. "Should you really be eating/drinking that?" What are you, the public nutrition police?
8. "Was it planned?" It's none of your business.
9. "Are you going to have any more babies?" She's currently expecting one baby and you think she's thinking about her next one?
10. "Are you going to breastfeed?" Yikes, once again, another personal question a pregnant woman doesn't want to talk with the public about.
11. "Did you take fertility drugs?"

WHY THEY CHEAT

Let’s face it. Humans are not turtle doves or gibbon monkeys and are, therefore, not hard-wired to mate for life.

And any woman who has been cheated on in a relationship or marriage is often left confused as to why her partner stepped out on her.

Here are some of the top answers men gave as to why they’ve strayed from their relationship:

1. "I'm just not attracted to my wife anymore."
2. "Everything was always so serious. Bills, mortgage, kids. I wanted to have some fun."
3. "We don't have enough sex."
4. "I drank too much and made a bad decision."
5. "She's always tired."
6. "She cheated first."
7. "I realized I was gay." (The Stir)

Just Asking ... What's the weirdest/most outrageous excuse a guy has given for cheating on you?

Waste Not, Want Not

Of all the "un-green" things that Americans could feel guilty about -- from not recycling to forgetting to bring reusable bags to the store -- we feel the most guilt about wasting food, according to a national survey called Eco Pulse from the Shelton Group. "This is an issue that gets right to the core of who we are as Americans. We were all taught to waste not, want not, and trained that wasting food equals being a bad person," said Suzanne Shelton, founder and CEO of Shelton Group. "Yet the average household throws out 470 pounds of food every year, making it the largest component in our nation's landfills. So I'm afraid we have plenty to feel guilty about."


Our top 10 guilty green behaviors are:

Wasting food: 39%
Leaving the lights on after leaving a room: 27%
Wasting water: 27%
Not unplugging chargers/electronics when not in use: 22%
Not recycling things: 21%
Forgetting to bring reusable bags to the store: 20%
Letting the water run while brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc.: 20%
Not buying CFLs or LEDs: 9%
Not sticking to an energy-efficient thermostat setting: 7%
Using chemical lawn or plant fertilizers: 6%

Food waste in America has grown 50% since 1974 and accounts for more than one quarter of the total fresh water used and roughly 300 million barrels of oil a year. In fact, Americans waste about 27% of food available for consumption, costing the average family of four roughly $600 a year.

ANGRY MEN

Therapist Elinor Stanton explains how to tell when a man's anger is about to get out of control:

• Red Face -- Many people will flush and tighten their lips when they are furious.
• Flashing Eyes -- You can sometimes see rage or hostility in the eyes. Some men also narrow them. Clint Eastwood style.
• Clenched Fists -- Males often make fists instinctively, not even realizing they're doing it.
• Voice Fluctuations -- While most guys shout when angry, some lower their voices in a controlled way.
• Stiff Body -- Men whose anger is rising tend to pull themselves up and hold their bodies rigidly.

National Card & Letter Writing Week --

The first week in November. It seems like that you can find a card for almost any occasion, but here are a few cards that you might not ever see:

Heard your wife left you.
How upset you must be.
But don't fret about it.
She moved in with me.

I must admit
You brought Religion in my life.
I never believed in Hell
Until I met you.

As you grow older, Mom
I think of all the gifts you've given me.
Like the need for therapy.

So your daughter's a hooker,
and it spoiled your day.
Look at the bright side,
it's really good pay.