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Fed Up & Disgusted – Let's Work Together To Keep Our Children Safe

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:51:42 +0000

I have to admit, when I first heard that there was a school shooting, I wasn’t surprised. How sad that a shooting of any kind at any school isn’t shocking. It’s a reality check for me. Then, I heard it was at an elementary school and that a child was dead. My heart broke for [...]

Printer Ink Cartridges

Tom Jordan — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:10:17 +0000

I'm not one to shop very often. Just don't like it. Hate going to the store. So when I do venture into The Wal-mart, The Costco, The Mall, The Grocery Store, I buy a bunch of stuff at one time. That way I don't have to go back again anytime soon!

So here's my question, why is it that printer ink cartridges COST SO MUCH? I don't understand at all. And why oh why are there SO MANY!

Luke Bryan 'Country Girl-Shake It For Me' [LIVE VIDEO]

Tom Jordan — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:44:29 +0000

Okay, some people are upset over this song and the video. Why? Because of the girls in the video? Which is live from his (Luke Bryan) concert appearances around the country. Luke Bryan is one of the NEW GENERATION of country artists that are bringing in an entire new generation of young listeners to country music. I like that.

XL Country's Tom Jordan Is Not Mr. Fix It! Shocking huh?

Tom Jordan — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:55:11 +0000

No matter how hard I try, I am not Mr. Fix It. Yard work? Yes, I can handle that. A plugged drain? Probably. Electrical? Hmmm. Not so much! So after living in the Central Valley of California for 3 years (more like a prison sentence!) coming back to Bozeman and the beautiful weather is such a [...]

The Safe (And Yummy) Way To Grill Outdoors

Tom Jordan — Sun, 29 May 2011 16:02:29 +0000

Something I never knew until a couple years ago that startled me…meat should always be at room temperature before you put it on the grill. Leave it out from 30 to 60 minutes. (ya learn something new everyday!) Make sure the grill is HOT. Ultra hot really. That way you sear the food and seal [...]

Joplin, MO Tornado Has Connections To Montana

Tom Jordan — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:30:14 +0000

I like many, have been watching CNN and The Weather Channel live coverage of the horrible aftermath of the tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri on Sunday May 22nd at 5:41pm. I was on the phone with my sister in law Brenda from Broken Arrow (Tulsa) Oklahoma. We were talking about her birthday bar-b-q cookout they had on Sunday, when she said "Tommy, are you watching the tornado coverage? I know you have friends in Joplin..."

Sad Movies Make Me Cry

Tom Jordan — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:22:09 +0000

My wife Lori and I watched ‘Old Yeller’ again the other day. Sad movie. I’ll admit it. I cried. Hell, I cry everytime I watch Titanic. Seriously. After watching Old Yeller I got on Time Magazine’s site and found the Top Saddest Kid Movies of all time. It’s from 2010 but is still good today. Check [...]

And Then There Were 3! American Idol Turns Into Nothing But A Popularity Contest!

Tom Jordan — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:14:38 +0000

America sent the one true talent home. James Durbin. Now we have three Idols in nothing more than a popularity contest. It doesn’t really matter at that, because most of the Top 10 will end up with some kind of record deals. Only James has the chance at a real career in music that is [...]

Mind Your Manners! How Often Did You Hear That Growing Up?

Tom Jordan — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:30:05 +0000

From yahooshine.com comes a reminder that kids should know some manners. How often growing up did you hear ‘mind your manners’. I made sure my kids learned to say please, thank you, yes sir, yes ma’am, no sir, no ma’am and so on. What about your kids? Do they know and use the basic manners? [...]

Home Owners Association, Love Them or Hate Them?

Tom Jordan — Sat, 07 May 2011 17:00:36 +0000

Do you live in a neighborhood with a Home Owners Association? One time, the HOA where I lived told me I couldn’t repaint my trim the same green color because it wasn’t acceptable! And this was AFTER I had bought the house! When the place was built it was painted that particular shade of green. [...]

Do You Like A Tiger, Leprechaun, Rabbitt, Bee, or A Frog?

Tom Jordan — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:16:08 +0000

So I’m sitting at the table eating a bowl of cereal…Cheerios of course. It’s about the only kind of cereal I’ll eat these days. Looking at the box, it’s just a box. Nothing fancy. Got me to thinking about what cereals I ate as a kid. And all the mascots of breakfast cereals. Frosted Flakes [...]

Overnight Gas Prices Jump 10 Cents At The Pump

Tom Jordan — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:23:16 +0000

Is it just me or does the price of gas jump a dime overnight sometimes? With some gas company corporations making record earnings AGAIN for the first quarter of 2011, I say it’s time for our government to cut the chord with them and their $4 billion a year subsidies for the oil and gas [...]

Reba McEntire Gives Son Shelby the Green Flag

Tom Jordan — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:21:41 +0000

Are you a Nascar Fan? Any kind of racing fan? I never have been, but I am looking forward to the raceway opening in May here in Bozeman & Belgrade. Reba McEntire is thrilled her son Shelby has found his calling racing cars, but that doesn't negate the fact that she worries about him when he is zooming around the race track.

"That first time when that green flag drops, my stomach goes right to my throat, and then it goes back down and then I'm OK," Reba tells The Boot. "But, boy, that roar is tremendous."

60 Minutes Says 'Three Cups of Tea' Is Inaccurate

Tom Jordan — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:05:10 +0000

By: Stephen Lovekin Collection: Getty Images Entertainment
My wife Lori and I had the opportunity to meet and listen to Greg Mortenson here in Bozeman a few years ago. He was speaking about his book, ' Three Cups Of Tea'. Now we find out from CBS's show 60 Minutes that some of the most inspiring and dramatic stories in the best-selling book, "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson, are not true. Multiple sources tell "60 Minutes" as part of an investigation by correspondent Steve Kroft that will be broadcast on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, April 17.

Facebook Pet Peeves: Top Reasons To Defriend

Tom Jordan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:21:36 +0000

Do you have a Facebook page? Have you had it for a long time? How many friends do you have or for that matter do you really need...on a website page? I am a relatively newby to Facebook, finally getting at page last September. My friend list is mostly radio and record industry people I know or have met along the way. So how many friends are enough and when is it time to say 'buh-bye' to a friend?

Happy National Eight Track Tape Day!

Tom Jordan — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:52:23 +0000

Today, April 11, is National Eight Track Tape Day, a holiday dedicated to bring back the fond memories of the sixties and seventies. I had one installed in my first car, a Brown ’68 Dodge Polara! I had the speakers all along the back window too! The 8-track tape, originally called the Stereo 8, was [...]

The When to Wash It Handbook

Tom Jordan — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:25:40 +0000

Do you wear your jeans more than once before washing them? What about certain other clothes, like shirts or socks? The when to wash it handbook is pretty interesting. What about towels? Do you re-use your towel after showering more than once or twice? The When-to-Wash-It Handbook – Yahoo! Shopping.

Most Hated Industries From Yahoo Finance

Tom Jordan — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:15:21 +0000

I have to agree with most of the most hated industries that Yahoo Finance came up with in the story. Cable Tv has to be at the top of my list. Why can’t they just fix it right the first time? Is it because they have us by the “wires”? most-hated-industries-2010-mainstreet: Personal Finance News from [...]

New – Commodore – 64 Computer

Tom Jordan — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

I can remember the first computer we bought. It was a Commodore 64, followed by an Apple II GS. Now there’s news that the Commodore is being re-released! new-commodore-64-nyt: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance.

Butler, UConn Will Duel For The Crown To Cap Wild NCAA Tourney

Tom Jordan — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:40:14 +0000

With baseball season up and running, I completely forgot about the NCAA Tourney! HA! Do either of these teams flip your switch? Not mine. Butler, UConn will duel for the crown to cap wild NCAA tourney – The Dagger – NCAAB Blog – Yahoo! Sports.