04.29.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 4:20 pm by Administrator
So we keep hearing about this extra tax rebate we’re suppose to be getting…what’s the deal?! Here’s some info I found below as we eagerly await our tax check! My bank account needs “stimulating”!
“In the U.S., our legislature has passed an economic stimulus package that includes tax rebates for a huge percentage of American taxpayers. If you have filed your taxes already, you should know if you’re getting it. If not, the basic guidelines are these: If you made over $3,000 and less than $75,000, you get back $600. If you’re married filing jointly, that’s a $150,000 ceiling and you get back $1,200. You get $300 for dependents and if you make over $75,000, you get less (the amount goes down further the more you make).
For those with direct deposit, the rebates start going out on May 2nd (for those with social security numbers ending in 00–20) and will be all done by May 16 (for socials ending in 76–99). If you’re getting a check in the mail, May 16 is when the first checks go out (for socials ending in 00–09) and they keep going out until July 11 (for socials ending in 88–99).
That gets a little bit complicated, but the easy way to say it is: “a big chunk of America is going to get $600 back from the government.” So we’ll run with that nice easy round $600 number. The idea is that it will “stimulate the economy” when you run out and buy stuff with it.”
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04.28.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 7:48 pm by Administrator
This is a picture from this weekend…
Me and Chicago Bears Guard Roberto Garza!
Several things here – #1- I look like crap AND like I just got out of a windstorm (and I did), #2 -He caught me off guard when he snatched me up for a pic! (which is apparent from my expression)
HA!
He really is a nice guy who has done a ton of charity work. He was also nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award a few years back (Glenn Timmerman would be so proud of my little tidbit!)
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04.25.08
Posted in Radio Chatter at 4:00 pm by Administrator
The show was a blast! And how cute is she? I got the chance to meet her in person with listeners Jennifer, Jennifer’s dad, listener Paula, her mother-in-law, my roommate Kelly, our promotions director Janelle, and Janelle’s mom Barbara.
Like a dork I also had her sign my copy of her new book, ‘Are you there Vodka? It’s me Chelsea,’ and she endorsed it, “Rebecca, Thanks for the great interview! -Chelsea” Which totally made my night!
Well gotta get ready for a hot show!
Have a great morning!
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04.22.08
Posted in Celeb Gossip at 6:21 pm by Administrator
Check out the Hollywood Freakshow at www.rebeccaortiz.com !
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04.21.08
Posted in Celeb Gossip at 4:12 pm by Administrator
Listen to the HOLLYWOOD FREAKSHOW at 6:10am and 8:10am and find out!
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04.18.08
Posted in Celeb Gossip at 6:35 pm by Administrator
COSMO’S THE SEXY LIST
A huge poll of more than 1000 people, on what’s scorching right now. The results:
• Sexiest compliment: “You have the most beautiful eyes.” Runner up: “You have an amazing body.”
• Sexiest way to flirt via technology: Sending a text message
• Sexiest Apple gadget: The iPod
• Sexiest color: Black
• Sexiest jewel: Diamond
• Sexiest season: Summer
• Sexiest desert: Chocolate dipped strawberries
• Sexiest Ice Cream flavor: Chocolate
• Sexiest meal: Fondue
• Sexiest city: Paris
• Sexiest fragrance: Fruity
• Sexiest hair color: Dark brown
• Sexiest hairstyle: Beachy waves
• Sexiest top: A deep V neck
• Sexiest footwear: Strappy stilettos
• Sexiest girl underwear: Boy shorts
• Sexiest guy skivvies: Boxer briefs
• Sexiest part of a man’s body: His chest and abs
• Sexiest outfit on a guy: Jeans and a tee shirt
• Sexiest sex scene: Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pampeo on “Grey’s Anatomy”
• Sexiest TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
• Sexiest Song: “Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake
• Sexiest Male singer: Justin Timberlake
• Sexiest Female singer Christina Aguilera
• Sexiest Actor: Johnny Depp
• Sexiest Actress: Jessica Alba
• Sexiest Male athlete: David Beckham
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04.17.08
Posted in Celeb Gossip at 5:23 pm by Administrator
Oh REALLY?!
I’ll be the first to admit willingly, that I think that David Cook from “American Idol” is hot…and he’s a musician – which I know many women find even hotter, including yours truly.
So, saying all that I’m going to bust him out now. Last night on the show, during their new ‘taking calls from the viewers’ segment, a caller asked David Cook if he had a girlfriend…and he said “No” and that he was “Very Single” – LIAR!
‘OK!’ magazine claims that David is dating a fellow reality show contestant!
Her name is Lacey Schwimmer, she was a finalist from last year’s, “So You Think You Can Dance.” The 2 met a few weeks ago at a rehearsal for “Idol Gives Back” and since that time have been getting “hot and heavy fast”! Sources say that David’s been sneaking away during the day to see her and hasn’t been nearly as focused on his rehearsals as he should be!
Oh REALLY?!
I don’t know if he’s saying he’s single because they haven’t had “the talk” yet, or aren’t “exclusive”, or maybe producers for the show told him to say he was single because that makes him more appealing?
Either way, WOW! I have no idea who this chic is. I don’t watch “So You Think You Can Dance” – I’ve only seen bits and pieces. While she does look older, she is only 19. David is 25.
No comment from either one of them.
If it’s true, WAH-WAH for all us ladies…but good for her! HA!
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04.16.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 10:01 am by Administrator
Geez! I can’t believe it’s already gonna be Wednesday!
Well, once again the week has taken off and I feel like I JUST caught up with it for the most part about 5 minutes ago!
Caught American Idol – the WHOLE thing as it was happening. I must say, that for the first time I saw Mariah Carey act almost like a normal human being. I was cracking up laughing though at the end of every ‘little interview’ she did about how each contestant did, she ended with a cornball fake smile. I do NOT like her new song…but I am a fan of her music. I think “Honey” is my favorite album. There is a poll up right now at www.1023xlc.com – vote for who you think will be heading home. I think Jason Castro may be on his way out. I personally thought that David Cook was horrible! Oh lord! I do like him a lot…but wow.
Anyways, some other random things I can share…we will be talking to Chelsea Handler on Friday – I am SO excited! She is awesome! Ironically, I still don’t even know if I’m going to her show?! I should probably look in to that right?!
I’ll add that to my to-do list. Well it is 11pm and I should go to bed. It’s actually peaceful in the house right now so I should take advantage of that.
I will leave you with a sweet picture I got tonight on my cell. Jess said she got a bunch of books for Isabella. Seems she has other plans than reading right now – but how cute is this kid?
I miss her! I hope I can make it out to see them this weekend or vise versa!
Have a good night and talk to you in the morning!
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04.13.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 12:02 am by Administrator
Thank god it’s the weekend! Seriously!
I have been running around like a mad woman the last few weeks!
With the lastest “cast-off” from the morning show being sick a lot and then quitting…it left me doing the work of 2 people.
Being a smaller market, we don’t have someone to answer the phones, produce the show, make the commercials, update the website, book the guests, run the board, plan for the week OR give us ideas on what to say for 4-hours – it’s been all me. I’m not complaining – I’m just saying it’s definitely taken some getting use to and effected my down time. Going from having a sufficient, go-getter partner (Joe) for nearly 4-years to nothing , has been quite an adjustment.
Prior to all of that though (when I still had a 2nd person), since things were slow at the station I figured adding a weekend gig would be a sweet deal. I signed on to work for 1 station on Saturdays, then another one came calling for Sundays – so for about a month I was doing both. So 5 days at XLC – getting up at 2:30am…and then all day. Plus Saturdays downtown, then Sundays downtown – I had no idea if I was coming or going. Then my Dad was in the hospital! Doh!
I finally had to resign from the Saturday deal. Things are picking up now at XLC w/summer just arond the corner…AND I had no time to eat, shop for groceries, live, etc. I needed at least 1-day to myself. TODAY is that day!
I still haven’t really seen my friends and family. Our relationships revolve around text messaging. I did have lunch with Sarah and Kelly on Wednesday. I talk to my sister everyday. Nita gets a phone call because she can’t text.
I was planning on sleeping and cleaning last night (since it looks like 10 tornadoes hit my room)…but I had no food in the house and a friend of mine happened to call at the moment I realized that so we went out to dinner…and then I came home and fell asleep with my clothes on, shoes on, and purse in hand. I talked to my friend just a few minutes ago and he said I was sleeping in the car almost the second we got in it. HA! Ya think I was tired or what? Oh well!
So far this morning, since I’m recharged from sleeping…I’ve been to the grocery store, bought a new vacuum, and all the stuff I need to clean…I just have to make it happen. Kelly really has been very helpful since her schedule is much different. So pretty much it’s just my room and laundry at this point.
I did make a promise to have my “day off” be all about personal stuff…but, I did ‘work’ a little. I put up some Freakshow weekend stuff on my website (check it out!) and I finally checked my myspace.
I NEED to catch up on e-mails…but I’ll do that later. So if you sent an e-mail to my XLC account – I’m not ignoring you…life has just been working me over time the last few weeks.
OMG! I almost forgot! Ya know what? I am almost too embarrassed to say this…I bought a laptop and a printer LAST WEEKEND and haven’t even taken it out of the box! My neighbor Mark helped me (he’s Mr. Computer – thank you dear) and even sent me an e-mail saying to bring it over and he’d go over some things on it…and I was like yea, about that…still in the box! I suck! I’m hoping at some point today I’ll make that happen! Can you believe that?! It’s like I get home from work though and think, I’ve got 2 hours to spare until I have to start getting stuff together for tomorrow…do I sleep, or take out my laptop? Since I was feeling under the weather the 2nd choice just seemed to keep happening. Oh well!
Anyways, tomorrow I do work at ‘the other place’…so get all the info on my website and listen! It’s a lot different than XLC – but it’s a station that I grew up listening to, and being there is still such a trip to me – be it only for 1 day a week!
Well I have lots of stuff to do!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I can’t wait to hear all about Tax Free w/XLC!
Talk to you soon!
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04.10.08
Posted in Radio Chatter at 7:51 pm by Administrator
Really – I’m just so beat today! The sad thing is I got so much sleep yesterday! My body is so backwards! It’s like the more sleep I get the more tired I am. So weird.
Tim was cracking me up this morning because he said he was tired too (from watching all 15 innings of the Cubs game and then the Avs game) and that he almost flipped over the garbage can right outside the studio. I laughed at him…but then when I went to grab something from our office I almost did the same thing. KARMA!!!
Anyhow, one more day until the weekend and I couldn’t be more excited!
Well, I feel like I should address something that’s been a common topic for your e-mails and phone calls…what the heck happend to Jon?!
In a nutshell, he resigned this week. He was sick with a cold he couldn’t kick and I guess he had some other stuff going on and the morning show just wasn’t working out for him. I wish I had more to tell you – but I don’t know much more than that. The last time I spoke with him was via text message this past Sunday when he said he wouldn’t be in on Monday. After the show on Monday I was informed he wouldn’t be returning.
Jon and I got along well, and we’ve been friends for years. I am very surprised at how things turned out because I know he was very excited about the opportunity. It is what it is though, and the show must go on.
I know they are looking for someone to fill his spot – let’s hope the third time is the charm! I spoke with Joe and he mentioned that when his original co-host left, the person they picked to replace her lasted about a month too…and then came ME! He also was laughing because his new co-host has some serious back issues and will more than likely be taking some time off for surgery so we’ll both be solo – who knew right?
I just want to thank EVERYONE for the really nice e-mails and for being so supportive as I fly the ship solo. I have been trying really hard and am so lucky to have Tim and Monica with me everyday. Not only have they been a big help to making the show “fuller” – but they are honestly good friends of mine off-the-air so it’s just like hanging out with my friends every morning and I think it creates a great energy and I hope that comes across.
I want to give you guys the best show possible! So you have my promise that I’ll keep trying to kick some morning show bootie! WOO HOO!
OK! Well speaking of – lots of things to do this morning so I’m going to have to wrap this up!
I will leave you though with this funny picture of Sophie. I haven’t put pics up of her in a while. Kelly gave her a bath the other day and sent this to me and it is just so sweet!
Those are bubbles on her nose – yes, she has special doggie bubble bath. The most spoiled dog in the world! I don’t even have bubble bath! HA!
Have a great day!
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