Strickland Blog 9/2/10: Tired...3?Q

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Thursday September 2nd
And...ouch.  Last night made this morning painful.  But I slept awesome.  Just sayin'.  Anyway, happy Tuesday!  Thanks to all that came and partied with NOW FM and Chris Willis and Dublin Square and to those that joined us for the after party at P.T. O'Malley's with Finding Clyde.  Both, definitely good times.  Oh and I scored sweet new Ray Bans, thanks to Rick at Sunny Shades.  That dude gave away thousands of dollars worth of shades and hats and belt buckles from Sunny Shades and Waistland.  Anyhoo, back to now... 3?Q:

1. How many miles is a marathon foot race?
26 MILES

2. How many planets in our solar system have no moon?
2 (MERCURY & VENUS)

3. Judy Garland had two daughters in the entertainment business. Can you name them?
LIZA MINELLI/LORNA LUFT

Tuesday August 31st
Welcome back students, and to those coming to the area for the first time, welcome...um...for the first time!  Just a quick intro... If you're looking for the freshest hit music in mid-Michigan, 97.5 NOW FM is where you'll find it.  If you're looking for indie rock, we've got that too!  If you're looking for insane parties at the area's hottest clubs, we've got them!  If you're looking for exclusive opportunities, we've got those too.  If you're looking for access to the best concerts, we'll hook it up for you.  If you're looking for freaking sweet free stuff, we always have that.  And so on, and so on... 

But seriously, 97.5 NOW FM is, without question, the best station in mid-Michigan; the most fun and the best music.  Oh, and we're everywhere!  Even if you're one of those peeps that likes to stay at home, we're STILL up in your business; find us on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace!  Okay, so, my name is Josh Strickland and I hold down the early shift. So, while you're headed to your 8am class in your PJ's with a hangover from last night's debauchery (most of which you don't remember)... it will be my pleasure to wake up with you and join you on your walk...or bike ride...or bus ride...or drive.  Ooorrrr, if you don't have an 8am class, but you work out at 7:30... I'm right there with you.  Actually, I usually roll in around 6am.  ...which is about the time some of you will be going to bed.

Alright... I think we're introduced enough.  Hit me up! 
Twitter: @joshstrickland  Facebook: fbook.me/joshstrickland  Myspace: myspace.com/strickland  Email: josh@975now.com  Text: "blaze" then your msg to 68255  Call: 363-2975

Talk soon!

PS - Find us all over campus this week, and don't forget our street party at Abbot and Albert TOMORROW NIGHT at 8pm!  FREE!

Thursday August 26th
Back from vacation!  I definitely enjoyed it!  Lol.  Anyway, I've been pulling triple time this week -- hustling.  Em Jay DoublePlay has been a blast this week, and you still have the chance to win!  Listen!  But the Welcome Week party kicks off this weekend.  I'll be at MSUFCU on Sunday -- look for me.  And don't miss the 97.5 NOW FM Welcome Week Street Party with Chris Willis next Wednesday night after the first day of classes!  We're at the corner of M.A.C. and Albert and it's going to be insane.  As for today... I still have to give props to Elizabeth on the 3 Question Quiz, even tho she didn't win.  She went first and got 2 out of 3 out of the gate, and everyone else bailed.  Here are the EASY Q&As from today!

1. Verbs come in two voices.  What are they?
ACTIVE (we ate the cake), PASSIVE (the cake was eaten)

2. Which two states form the western border of Pennsylvania?
OHIO, WEST VIRGINIA

3. In 1972, just after he vowed never to step foot again on U.S. soil, he flew to America to receive a special Academy Award for the "incalculable effect he had on motion pictures."  Who was he?
CHARLIE CHAPLIN

Friday August 13th
Okay, maybe we should just assume that I'll update this thing once a week.  Maybe twice, in a good week.  Happy Friday the 13th, my friends!  Tonight the very funny Marc Unger is at Connxtions Comedy Club and, unfortunately, neither of us had the secret password this morning.  I blame Friday the 13th.  The password is "laugh out loud."  You know the drill!  www.connxtionscomedyclub.com - go get your tickets!

Yesterday's 3?Q:

1. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, who is the "Half-Blood Prince?"
SEVERUS SNAPE

2. Who was the first President to ask congress to declare war?
JAMES MADISON

3. If you suffer from Neophobia, what are you afraid of?
CHANGE

After the 3?Q I was accused of being a neophobe because I expressed my unhappiness with the recent modification of a particular fast food joints menu.  I like how no one called me out for eating fast food tho, even tho I gave it up 6 weeks ago.  Lol.

Pure insanity this morning over Justin Bieber in downtown Lansing.  Finally this afternoon the tickets were located.  Can we talk about the weather now?  OH -- speaking of... I am on vacation next week.  Alabama will fill in and on MONDAY she will announce a winner for the trip to New York City with Miranda Cosgrove and NBC's Today Show!  Have a stellar weekend/week.  I'll be spotty on Facebook for the next few days, just fyi!  Leave me really cool messages of love to come back to.  Much love to you...

Friday August 6th
I like how I apologized in the last post for letting an entire week pass before updating, and now here I am, MORE than a week later... Well hey, I come with BIG NEWS!  We've got your chance to fly to NYC and hang with Miranda Cosgrove at the Today Show!  Watch NOW TV starting today for special daily videos, each with a secret hidden word.  Text that word to 68255 and you could win!  Details are here!

In my defense, the internet went down yesterday so I couldn't post the 3?Q.  But I did manage to save the info, so below are yesterday's questions & answers!

1. What is the first animal listed in the dictionary?
AARDVARK

2. According to "Food Arts" magazine, what were the two trendiest types of alcoholic drinks
of 1996?  Their names begin with the same letter.
MARTINI/MARGARITA

3. In August 1995 the second largest takeover in US Business history, American Broadcasting Company ("ABC") was acquired by what major entertainment corporation?
WALT DISNEY CORPORATION

Today, comedian Steve Sabo stops by (in like 20 minutes actually)... get ready!

Thursday July 29th
My apologies for not updating since last Thursday... weekend was crazy, I was out Monday, and just trying to get caught up after all my down time.  We took my son to the doctor yesterday and found out that HE now has "early pneumonia."  This kid has had more serious respiratory issues in his first year and a half of life than I have in my ENTIRE life.

Anyhoo, congrats to Lauren who snagged Warped Tour tickets and a hang with We The Kings.  She identified all the Warped Tour artists/bands played on my Warped Tour Playlist between 8 and 9 this morning.  Just in case you were wondering:

WE THE KINGS
ALL AMERICAN REJECTS
LIGHTS
MIKE POSNER
3OH!3
THE ATARIS

And finally, today's Three Question Quiz:

1. What do we call the yellow, spherical portion of an egg?
YOLK

2. Which 20th Century political leader's motto was, "Never Give In. Never Give In. Never. Never. Never."
WINSTON CHURCHILL

3. What was the first company to manufacture color TV sets?
RCA

Tomorrow, comedian Jason Russell stops in for a chat in the 8 spot, plus we'll chat with Stacy from Capital Area Humane Society!

Thursday July 22nd
Here are the answers from today's 3 Question Quiz!  Also, got my semi finalists for "Mayer May I."  Find out more  about the contest here!  Tomorrow morning at 7:30 is going to be interesting!

1. What is the maximum jail time an offender can get for a misdemeanor, if any?
ONE YEAR

2. Who was Americas first flapper icon?
BETTY BOOP

3. Paramount studio's single most lucrative property, has generated more than $1 billion. It was a TV series until 1969, generateed at least six movies, two syndicated TV shows, an animated series, hundreds of books and comics, fan clubs, conventions, clothing and more. What is it?
STAR TREK

Wednesday July 21st
Deleted all previous entries.  Don't worry, they weren't anything special.  But starting today, my blog IS something special.  Lol.  It's actual communication -- a more long form than Facebook or Twitter allows, so, if you're my friend or you're following me, you will likely often see expanded stories pertaining to social networking posts, information, and of course, exclusive opportunities to win ish, right here.  So, welcome to my new blog -- day 1.

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