Chaz & AJ's Web Log on wplr.com

This week's Web Log appears below.
If you'd like to look at the Web Log for past weeks click here for a directory

5/12/06

Woo-hoo! Big thank yous to everyone that came out for our Gas promotion yesterday. It was an enormous success! We intend to do this again sometime so stay tuned.
Check out some of the great press coverage...

Front Page of today's New Haven Register.
Fox61's coverage (click on 'Gas Price Rollback' link).
We'd also like to thank Channel 3 Eyewitness News, NBC-30 Connecticut News, and News Channel 8 for their corverage as well. Thank You!
And the plot continues to thicken... New DNA Evidence in Duke Lacrosse Case.
Here's a candidate for Loser of the Week today... Dead cats found in Westbrook home, others rescued.
OK. Something very uncool is going on here... Arson Investigators Looking into Massive West Haven Fire.
How Hartford has even less to do on the weekends... Coach's Closes Its Doors. To all our friends from Hartford: Come on down to New Haven! It's fun here!
If you're going to try to steal weapons from a military surplus store you should probably realize that the store owner also has weapons behind the counter... Three Arrested for Trying to Steal Swords. Dumbasses.
Here's a follow-up to a story we had here in the web log yesterday... Officer In Court On Taser Charges.
Some good news for smokers that are trying to quit... Pfizer Anti-Smoking Pill Receives Federal Approval.
Yeah! Go us! Connecticut Deemed Bright Spot In Dim New England Economy.
This may be one of the most frivilous lawsuits in the history of frivolous lawsuits... Man Denied Mother's Day Tote Bag Sues MLB Team.
Someone tell Billy there's a new TV station for him... Round-The-Clock TV Channel For Babies Debuts.
Loser of the Week:
Our top candidates this week were...
AJ - For being so upset about Chris Daughtry being voted off of American Idol; and for arguing with listeners that think American Idol is lame.
James and Angela Krasowski - For allowing a 13-year-old boy to overdose on heroin in their home.
Poor AJ. This is the second week in a row that he's reached the speed round. However, when the speed round was over and the dust was settled this week's Losers of the Week are James and Angela Krasowski. Thanks for voting!
Music News: Congratulations to Chris Daughtry. Fuel asks Chris Daughtry to be its frontman. This is better than if he won American Idol.
Entertainment News: Paris Hilton unveils her new video game. What do you do in the game? Try to answer you're phone while you're being 'filmed'?
Entertainment News: This is both sad and impressive at the same time... The 3,000th episode of Jerry Springer airs today. Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!
Other News: Oops... Police Dept. Throws Out $30,000.
Our next guest was Lisa Hammond from Femail Creations.
Lisa's website specializes in cool stuff for Mom. If you still need something cool to give your mother you can order something from her website and overnight ship for this Sunday. Bam! You're all set.
If you're still not sure what to pick up for Mom give this site a try. Thanks Lisa!
Go get her guys... Elle McPherson declared on TV she is single and a believer in "joyous and spontaneous" sex.
Other News: So much for Congress being in your Top 8... Bill before Congress seeks to ban MySpace.com access in schools and public libraries.
And they say San Fransisco is the gay capital of the world... Atlanta plans 1st 'Wiener Fest'.
Impossible Trivia:
In what movie do we hear a string quartet arrangement of Journey's Don't Stop Believin'?
Answer: The Wedding Singer (1998)
5/11/06
Today is the day!
From 7 to 9am today only you can get gas for 99 cents less than the regular price at First Fuel in West Haven!
Here's the deal...
Mike at First Fuel in West Haven will take 99 cents off of all grades (except diesel) this morning from 7am to 9am.
No commercial vehicles. Passenger cars only.
First Fuel is located at 810 1st Avenue in West Haven. Please use the Spring Street entrance. See you there!
Some families in Connecticut and Rhode Island can finally feel a little bit of justice... Tour manager in deadly nightclub fire sentenced to 4 years in prison.
East Windsor officer injured in Taser accident. The poor guy was shot in the mouth with taser. Yow! That's gotta hurt real bad.
Awesome... Torrington Mayor listed on MySpace as "malebigalow". Don't you wish your Mayor was that cool?
An NFL great is in Connecticut today... Hall-of-Famer Joe Montana passing out health advice.
Music News: You can't make this stuff up... Mike Tyson In A Boy Band?
Let's not forget Iron Mike's classic rendition of "Monster Mash" with Bobby Brown.
Entertainment News: Alright! Find that role! Britney Spears says "I'd go nude on film."
AJ's a little upset this morning... Chris Daughtry ousted from 'American Idol'.
Congratulations Oklahoma. You've now caught up with the rest of America... Oklahoma is the last state in the United States to legalize tattoos.
Imagine how much actual Campbell's Soup you could buy for $11.7 million? Andy Warhol Soup Can Painting Sells for $11.7M.
Here's a not so crazy concept... Need to keep house payments low? Try a 50-year mortgage.
Does it matter what drugs are legal or illegal if people are going to abuse them regardless? Study: OTC drugs, prescriptions send more to ER than cocaine.
Speaking of recreational drug use... New Jersey May Legalize Medical Marijuana. You go Jersey!
Bored at work today? Play Hasselhoff Invaders!
Impossible Trivia:
What actor's hand was burned when he grabbed a gun by the barrel during the filming of the final shootout sequence?
Answer: Al Pacino in Scarface (1983)
5/10/06
Who's going to step up? Who wants to be a hero? Benefits include a company car and your own sidearm... Shortage of police officers in the state.
What? So Mother Governor likes to party hearty... Hearings begin into Rell fundraiser.
This story led us to discuss Crazy Neighbors and Town Nutjobs... Elderly man charged in Bridgeport driveway killing. This guy killed someone because of a fence. A fence! WTF!
Our guest for Meet the Media today had a baby around the same time Megan had hers. It's Tricia Taskey from News Channel 8!
Tricia brought 1-year-old Marissa with her; and she's very cute. Marissa had toys all over the studio floor; and it was hard for us to not stop and play with them.
We caught up on all the latest inside gossip from News Channel 8; including who is going to replace Kristen Cusato on Good Morning Connecticut Weekend. They haven't made their choice yet; but who knows? You may see Tricia at the desk soon! For now you can catch Tricia out in the field all over News Channel 8. Thanks Tricia!
Stealing is wrong; but you've gotta give this guy credit for ingenuity... Man Accused Of Reprogramming Gas Pumps To Steal Fuel.
Speaking of stealing gas... Customers Have Fill-Up Frenzy After Gas Price Mistake.
Parents - Start saving up for the holidays now... Playstation 3 will hit the shelves on November 17th.
How sad is it that people are so sue happy in America that kids can't play on a swing set anymore? Is litigation taking the 'play' out of kids' playgrounds?
Move over London Eye... There's a new sheriff in town: China opens record high 525-foot Ferris Wheel (with pic).
Just in time for Mother's Day... Pink Bats in the Major Leagues.
Isn't it ironic? Don't cha think? - Air Purifiers Make Smog.
Joining us on the phone was James Jacobson - Author of the book "How to Meditate with your Dog".
This idea just seems so unlikely we wanted to go to the source. James had some interesting viewpoints about meditating with your animals.
For more information check out Dog Meditation.com.
Impossible Trivia:
What movie line was voted #22 by the American Film Institute's 100 Most Memorable Movie Quotes?
Answer: "Bond. James Bond" from Dr. No (1962)
5/9/06
Ever wonder if celebrities read fan mail? Well here's proof that somebody does... Man Avoids Jail Time In ESPN Threat Case.
David Blaine = Failure. Blaine Fails to Set Underwater Record.
David Blaine's latest publicity stunt actually has a local connection... Blaine's stunt could help Yale researchers.
Here's a follow-up to a story we had here in the web log yesterday... Band manager faces up to 10 years for role in nightclub fire.
Crash Into Police Cruiser Causes Chase. Ya... That'll happen when you slam into a police car.
Some good news for us... The state really is going after gas stations that are gouging consumers: State Settles With 4 Gas Stations.
OK. Imagine driving to work and seeing this? Coventry Man charged with "wearing his Journey t-shirt" in the middle of the street.
Yee-ha! Man Arrested For Allegedly Driving Lawn Mower Drunk.
Seems logical... Lesbians' Brains May Act Like Straight Men's.
If at first you don't succeed... try try again: Bush Turns to Gen. Hayden to Lead CIA.
Hmmmmm. Actually trying to start a dialogue? Or stalling for time to develop a nuclear weapon? Ahmadinejad Proposes 'Solutions' to Bush.
Sorry sucker. You're done. Moussaoui Asks to Withdraw Guilty Plea.
Teachers need more pay. Need proof? How about this... Half of new Teachers Quit within 5 Years.
Jocks in high school stink. Here's proof... Personal Foul: High School jocks who don't shower.
Music News: Keith Richards had brain surgery yesterday.
Here's the latest from The Rolling Stones website.
Music News: The Beatles aren't used to losing... Apple Computer beats Apple Records.
Entertainment News: Geeks everywhere rejoice! Wheels are turning for Knight Rider movie.
Joining us on the phone was Allan MacDonell - Author of the book Prisoner of X: 20 Years in the Hole at Hustler Magazine.
Allan was an Editor at Hustler for many years; and his book details all of the inner workings of Larry Flynt's empire. It's as interesting as porn gets. Very cool.
For more information on Allan and his book check this out.
Impossible Trivia:
The yellow 57 Chevy that Tony Danza drove in The Hollywood Knights was a project car from what magazine?
Answer: Popular Hot-Rodding
5/8/06
Sorry teenagers. No slacking for you. You're going to have to actually work this summer... High school students discover that freedom costs about $3 a gallon.
Speaking of gas prices... Here are the Lowest and Highest Gas Prices in the greater New Haven area.
Looking for cheap gas? Get into a Fuel Bank.
Apparently street racing is a bigger problem in Connecticut than we thought... Police Patrol to Stop Street Racing.
Today is the day for sentencing in The Station Nightclub Fire case.
This is so pathetic... President Bush: My Best Moment as President Was Catching Largemouth Bass.
Here's an update to a story we had here in the web log last week... Patrick Kennedy going to rehab for Prescription Drug Addiction.
Music News: Keith Richards Has Brain Surgery.
Congratulations to The Skipper... Joe Torre has won his 1,000th game.
In the studio with us was our friend Michelle Douglas from The Refined Canine.
Michelle is a dog trainer; and once again we asked her to come in and takes questions about your dogs. The lines instantly jammed up with doggie questions; and before we knew it our time was up.
If you have a question about your dog you can call Michelle yourself at 203-932-2364 or check out her website. Thanks Michelle!
Who knew? A poll conducted by Esquire magazine concluded that Kentucky is the most stylish state in the Union.
Other News: The scary part is that they needed to make this specific law... Kansas Lawmakers Set Minimum Marriage Age to 15.
Sports News: One of Jesse's Derby picks came in this weekend... Unbeaten Barbaro Wins Derby in a Gallop.
Guys... Use this to your advantage: A Long Kiss Can Cure Hayfever.
Entertainment News (sort of): I pity da foo who don't buy T's house... Vaughniston Are Not Going To Buy Mr. T's Old Home.
Impossible Trivia:
In the movie Jaws.... The groaning sounds you hear after the shark is blown up are the same used in what other 1970s Steven Spielberg movie?
Answer: Duel (1971)
Chaz & AJ Home / Log / Log Archive / Audio Archive / Photo Archive / Contact / Links