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Google and merge

First it was gas for $2.99 a gallon...now Chrysler is saying they are planning on offering wireless internet as an option in their 2009 cars. Read more about it.

Wow....sign her up!

Sing the praises of the Big Mac...

McDonald’s has launched a national casting call inviting you to submit a video or audio remix of the popular 1974 BigMacjingle,"Twoallbeefpattiesspecialsaucelettucecheesepicklesonionsonasesameseedbun!

Click here to find out more about being a Big Mac Star!

Come on in the water's fine...but it's not mine!

The latest craze in Britain? Swimming pool gate crashers are using the satellite photos on Google earth to find houses with tasty looking swimming pools and then organizing impromtu parties, all without the owners permission of course!

Don't believe the hype...

For all of you who fear that the earth is in danger due to man made global warming...please take the time to read what John Coleman, a respected climatologist and founder of The Weather Channel has to say.

If you can't beat 'em...eat 'em

Some scientists are suggesting that instead of trying to kill the bugs that bug us it would be better for the planet and for us if we snacked on them! Read more about making a bug buffet part of your daily diet.

Become a calorie burning machine...

We all know that exercise is one of the keys to losing weight and staying in shape....but did you know that even simple activities like tapping your toes or standing instead of sitting can make a significant difference in how many calories you burn during the day. Read more about non exercise activities that you can easily incorporate into your day that can help you trim down.

Fun at the Rib Cookoff

I spotted little Vincent discovering the joys of the marriage of smoked meat and sauce....I think he's hooked....

Mmmmmmm.......oh yeah, now I'm happy!!

Rochelle and friend from Rocky River give a big "THUMBS UP" to the WDOK 5th Third Bank Mega Money Machine...the winning is just beginning!!

The world famous Butch of Smack Your Lips Bar B Cue schools me on what makes a good rib.

WDOK Program Director "Cowboy" Dave Popovich says.."Real men drink Starbucks Mint Mocha Frappacinos"

Yosuke the amazing parrot!

Imagine if you could train your pet to tell people where it lives if it ever got lost. Sound crazy....read about a parrot named Yosuke who did just that.

See yourself thinner!!

Hey there is this really cool website called Weight View. You can download a picture of yourself and it will show you a digitally enhanced image of how you would look up to 20 pounds lighter.

BDay Wheel fun at Mentor Mitsubishi/Kia

We had a good time this Saturday with the WDOK Birthday Wheel with my friends at Mentor Mitsubishi Kia. Thanks to Cosentino's Catering for providing some tasty treats and to everyone who stopped by to spin and win!

I can't bear to look.....just tell me if I win!!

Doesn't this food from Cosentinos look good!

Pete the manager and

"Crazy Dave" seem to like it!!

Healty yes....low cal...maybe not!

If you are watching what you eat and trying to shed a few pounds by eating healthy foods like fruit smoothies and veggie chips you might be surprised to know that some "healthy foods" are loaded with calories. Read this article to find out more about some healthy foods that could be putting a crimp in your weight loss efforts.

Isn't she lovely....

President Bush's daughter Jenna got married over the weekend. Click here to read a bit about the wedding and see the most complete set of pictures I could find.

Here comes the rib cookoff!!

It's the kickoff to summer in Cleveland....The Marc's Great American Rib Cookoff, Memorial Day Weekend at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater. I will be doing my show live from the cookoff Friday May 23rd. I hope you will stop by say hello and take your chance to win with the first appearance of the summer for the 5th Third Bank Mega Money Machine. If you need to know anything else just click here for the official Rib Cookoff website.

Mother's Day Pie

When I was down in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky this Easter, my brother Tim blew us away with a dessert he had made. It was Paula Deen's Chocolate Chip Pie. Imagine the gooiest, most delicious chocolate chip cookie you ever had.....on steroids, times 1000!!! That's how good this pie was. So I decided to make it for Mother's day. The above pies are the one's that just came out of my oven this morning...I wish you could smell them....I wish I could eat them right now! The pie is served with a homemade whipped cream studded with mini chocolate chips but I am going to wait until Sunday morning to make that. Here's the recipe if you want to make it for your Mom.

Reducing the pain at the pump.

With gas prices continuing to rise it might be time to consider getting a gas rebate credit card. Read more to find out which cards to consider and which to avoid.

Scarlett reveals the rock!

Scarlett Johansson has become engaged to her actor boyfriend Ryan Reynolds after a one year courtship.
The Lost In Translation actress looked delighted as she showed off her new diamond ring for the first time as she attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York City.
The 23-year-old and Canadian beau Reynolds, 31, started dating in March 2007 - a month after the Just Friends actor ended his three-year engagement to singer Alanis Morissette.

Chrysler says filler up baby.

Well I gotta hand it to the folks at Chrysler for coming up with this one. For a limited time if you buy a new Chrysler they will give you a card that will allow you to buy gas at the locked in price of $2.99 a gallon for the next three years. I'm sure there will be limits on the number of gallons you can buy etc. Read more about this amazing offer.

Hey BFF CTO

My 15 year old son is constantly texting his friends from his phone. For many of us "parental types" texting can seem like more of a pain than a useful tool, but the more I learn about it the more I am starting to embrace it. Check out these neat tricks that will help you get more out of texting.

Protect those lips

Does your lip gloss contain sun protection...if so good for you! If not the lip gloss you use could actually be increasing your chances of lip cancer! Read why experts think that might be so.

Hello....Earth to Paula....

Paula had one of her weird moments on American Idol last night....take a look.

What would he do with his skinny tie collection?

Even though American Idol continues to be a huge ratings winner, the folks at FOX are starting to worry that there has been some erosion in the ratings. Read about growing speculation that some changes may be coming, the biggest rumor seems to be that Ryan Seacrest may be getting the boot...would you miss him?

Got Your Free Music Right Here...

The band Coldplay is going to be making the first single from their new album available for free download on their website starting on Tuesday. The freebies only last for one week click here to download

Mom Can I Have Turn on the Wii Please?

The folks at Nintendo are hoping that soon mom will want to spend as much time in front of their Wii game system as the kids are. Read about Wii Fit, an interactive add on that will appeal to anyone hoping to add fun to their exercise regimen and weight loss plan.

Welcome Back ABC Thursday...

Finally... new episodes of Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy and Lost. But if you think you might be lost because it's been so long since you've seen your favorite characters in action, fear not! Just click right here and you will be transported to update info and you can even watch a short video synopsis that you will bring you up to speed on your favorite show.

Could Diet Drinks Be Making You Fat?

Are you downing diet soda in an effort to lose weight? Some researchers think that artificially sweetened beverages make actually make it more difficult for you to knock off the pounds. Read more about why they think this might be true.

Avoiding Pain at the Pump

As gas prices continue to climb are you wondering which cars will give you the most bang for your buck? Some might be obvious but some may surprise you. Read more to find out which vehicles can stretch your gas dollars to the max.

Jordin Sparks Throat Emergency

You gotta feel for reigning American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. She is suffering from what could be a career threatening throat condition. She was supposed to be the opening act for the Alicia Keys concert tour which opens in Cleveland on Thursday but had to cancel. Read here about Jordin's vocal problems.

Advice for Green Thumb Wannabes

Do you look at your neighbor's flowers and wonder...how do they do it? If your green thumb is more like the "digit of death", take a look at this article for info on how to make your flower garden flourish.

Accord Recall

Honda is recalling more than 300 thousand 2003 Accords. Click here for more info.

Congratulations Ya Big Loser!

Congratulations to Ali Vincent the first female winner ever on the biggest loser. Ali lost 122 pounds and has gained a whole new life in the process. If you didn't get a chance to see the show you can check out her inspiring story.

4th Time is the Charm?

Ivana Trump tied the knot for the 4th time this weekend to Italian model/actor Rossano Rubicondi....who is 23 years younger than her. You go girl !! Not only did The Donald approve, apparently he was instrumental in helping to stage the lavish event. People magazine has the details.

Time To Cancel Clarkson?

In support of their Idol Gives Back Fundraising effort the folks at American Idol, along with the U.S. Post office are issuing stamps of some of your favorite Idols including this years eventual winner. Click here to find out how you can lick your favorite Idol

Hollie We Love Your Cookies!

Every Friday Channel 3 weather gal Hollie Strano has a "Dish of the Week". This morning it looked so good I had to share it with you....Grandma Peg's Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies.. I haven't been able to stop thinking about them all day! If they taste half as good as they looked they will be the best I've ever tasted. Check out the recipe and whip up a batch this weekend.

Put Down The Plastic?

Over the past couple of days the Today show has raised the alarm about a dangerous chemical in some plastic bottles called BPA. Apparently you can identify which bottles contain this compound by checking the recycle number on the bottom of the bottle, which you find inside the triangle on the bottom of most bottles. According to reports bottles with the number 1 should be used only once and then discarded. Bottles with the numbers 2, 4 and 5 can be used multiple times as long as they are in good shape. Bottles with the numbers 3, 6 or 7 on the bottom should be avoided as they could be letting some of this chemical make its way into the fluids you are drinking and ultimately into your body. As of this time acceptable levels have not been established, but it may be better to be safe than sorry and avoid bottles with BPA until we know more. This report gives you a little more info on the chemical and it's problems. In the interest of fairness, another report says it's all hysteria and there is nothing to worry about. Read them both and decide for yourself.

He'll Be Dumping Angelina for Edith!

Is it just me or does Brad Pitt bear a strange resemblence to Archie Bunker in this picture? You put a cigar in his mouth and I swear I can hear him yelling at "meathead."

It's Almost Tax Time!

The dreaded tax deadline of April 15th is looming ever closer. You want to maximize your return by taking every legal deduction you can. Here are 5 common tax myths that can cost you money.

San Souci...a meal to remember.

San Souci in the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on public square was our Double Dining Dollars Feature Restaurant this week and from the moment you enter you know you are in for a special treat. I had a chance to sample some wonderful dishes the other day including Roast Carrot Soup with honey and curry. It was truly one of the best things I had ever eaten!

We also tried several appetizers including this amazing shrimp and scallop dish with chorizo piperade salad and verjus vinagrette. I would have been perfectly satisfied if the meal ended right there, but thank goodness it didn't !

We sampled three different salads including the seasonal greens, the caesar and a greek salad unlike any I have ever tasted. All were wonderful and incredibly fresh.

Of course the entrees were the stars of the show with this mouthwatering bouillabaise....

A wood fired trout served over soft polenta with tuscan kale and salsa balsamico....

and a San Souci favorite, the angel hair pasta in a lobster cream sauce.

The desserts looked fabulous but I just didn't have room...

The bottom line is dinner or lunch at San Souci is more than just a meal...it truly is like a mini vacation. It's a beautiful room, with fabulous food and service that is second to none. Make sure you visit San Souci soon and log onto WDOK dot com to see what our next Double Dining Dollars feature restaurant will be, where you can buy a 50 dollar gift certificate for only 25 dollars! Don't miss out!

Done In By Dolly ?

Well you never would have known it by watching him perform, but American Idol contestant David Cook was feeling really lousy during Tuesday night's show. He had to be rushed to the hospital immediately after the show. TMZ.com has the scoop on what ailed him.