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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy New Year's Eve

Ashton December 31, 2009 1

I've been awake since 2:00 a.m. No, really. I have. And you want to know the best part ( perhaps I should say worst part... )? It was ...

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Mr. Food: The Take Over

Ashton December 30, 2009 0

This blog has absolutely no journalistic value whatsoever. You know, other than it happens to be about a newscast. Today's Live at Lun...

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Let's all fly South for the Winter!

Ashton December 29, 2009 2

First of all, let me start by saying I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. I know I did. Good food, good family...and for the fir...

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Viral Videos of 2009

Ashton December 23, 2009 1

So I got finished producing my show early, and instead of posting more stories to the web like I should be doing, I was browsing on Yahoo ( ...

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Sir Elton John's Chrome-and-Glass Palace

Ashton December 22, 2009 0

Sir Elton John has sold more than 200 million records in his 40-year career as a rock star. He has homes in Atlanta, France, Italy and En...

Monday, December 21, 2009

Presto!

Ashton December 21, 2009 0

Because everyone needs a little amusement in their life.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Things Men Don't Know About Women

Ashton December 18, 2009 0

I found a very intriguing article from Esquire. You can read it here . Anyway . It's called "12 Things You Don't Know Abo...

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile

Ashton December 17, 2009 2

"Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety; other women cloy The appetites they feed, but she makes hungry Where...

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Poet's Corner

Ashton December 16, 2009 0

I know this is a shameless plug, but oh well. This is my blog and I'm allowed. For those of you who don't know ( which is pretty m...

SNL Snippet

Ashton December 16, 2009 0

I don't generally watch SNL, but this is quite frankly the funniest thing I've seen in a while. ( And I'm a Twilight fan .) Tha...

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Gifts for Guys

Ashton December 15, 2009 2

I like to browse the top stories on Yahoo. In other words, I like to see what stories make the cut for that unique little scrolling headline...

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Mystery Light Swirl in Norway

Ashton December 10, 2009 3

I thought this was really cool. If you'd like to read more about this phenomenon, check THIS out.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Color of the year?

Ashton December 09, 2009 0

First of all let me just say that I had absolutely no idea there were designated "colors of the year." So this intrigues me... I...

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Zhu Zhu Palooza

Ashton December 08, 2009 0

This holiday season's hottest-selling toy is the Zhu Zhu pet, a mechanical pet hamster that you don't have to worry about feeding o...

Monday, December 7, 2009

Crazy days keep me sane.

Ashton December 07, 2009 0

Today has been totally insane. One producer called in sick. The other two (me included) are having to be really careful about our hours so w...

Friday, December 4, 2009

Sun-Maid Makeover

Ashton December 04, 2009 0

So I'm sure everyone has noticed the change to the Sun-Maid girl by now. Well...I found this really entertaining article ( in my opinio...

Thursday, December 3, 2009

For the Birds

Ashton December 03, 2009 0

Things have been crazy at work this week, what with the controversial grand opening of a huge entertainment complex followed closely by a s...

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Legoland Christmas

Ashton December 01, 2009 0

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Legoland. Santa made a special stop in Carlsbad, California, to throw the switch light...

Monday, November 30, 2009

Ding! Fries are Done

Ashton November 30, 2009 0

I'm falling behind on my blogging duties today. Blame it on being moved to a new show this week - the 5:00, which is actually a pretty b...

Friday, November 27, 2009

Black Friday - Iron Bowl

Ashton November 27, 2009 0

Happy Black Friday! To those of you who ventured out into the crazy world of Day-After-Thanksgiving shopping, I hope you found all the de...

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

turkey

"Courage" Receives Presidential Pardon

Ashton November 25, 2009 0

"Courage" is one very lucky turkey. He doesn't have to worry about being served up for somebody's Thanksgiving dinner t...

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Gratitude: good for mind & body

Ashton November 24, 2009 0

Just in time for Turkey day... New research shows that being thankful is good for both body and mind. Psychologist David DeSteno says...

Monday, November 23, 2009

Facebook Drama Not Just for Teenagers

Ashton November 23, 2009 0

We all know people, especially teenagers , can be immature. And there's no better place for their immaturity to run free than the intern...

Friday, November 20, 2009

Musical Stylings

Ashton November 20, 2009 0

I'd like to introduce you to my good friend, Seth. He's one of the most talented musicians I know. This is his first-ever video (co...

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Pumpkin Pie-less Thanksgiving

Ashton November 19, 2009 0

There may be some disappointed people this Thanksgiving. Nestle has announced that there may not be enough of its Libby's pumpkin pie...

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Tree Found in Man's Lungs?!

Ashton November 18, 2009 0

I don't have anything new for you today, so allow me to introduce you to one of my favorite reporters from CNN, Jeanne Moos . She is, qu...

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

stereotype

Stereotypical Thoughts About Redheads

Ashton November 17, 2009 1

Let's face it. We live in a world full of stereotypes - Southern people are hicks; northerners are rude; blondes are dumb; cops eat donu...

Monday, November 16, 2009

Baby in Washing Machine

Ashton November 16, 2009 0

You know how some radio/television stations will do "Dumb Crook News"? Well, today I dedicate my blog to " Dumb Parents News ...

Friday, November 13, 2009

Message in a Bottle

Ashton November 13, 2009 0

A couple in Oregon have given me a really neat idea for if I ever find Mr. Right and decide to get married. When Megan and Chris Walkup g...

Thursday, November 12, 2009

David Letterman Sexual Extortion Plot Thickens

Ashton November 12, 2009 0

Who in their right mind would genuinely want to, for lack of a better phrase, "hit that"? I mean, c'mon. It's David freak...

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Miss your apendix yet? Is it too soon for that?

Ashton November 11, 2009 1

I said good-bye to my appendix two weeks ago yesterday. It was a simple enough procedure. They inserted a camera into my belly button (inte...

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tropical Storm Ida Comes Calling

Ashton November 10, 2009 0

WELCOME TO THE GULF COAST! It's 3:19 in the morning. I've been at the station since 11:00 last night, which isn't anything ou...

Monday, November 9, 2009

When in doubt, look to the skies.

Ashton November 09, 2009 0

This is my horoscope for Monday: If you have been blinded by your own dreams, your high hopes may be dashed in an instant today when you r...

Friday, November 6, 2009

No News is Good News?

Ashton November 06, 2009 0

I despise slow news days, and not just because I produce a two-hour show on a daily basis (excluding weekends, of course). They say "no...

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Missing Baby Found Alive

Ashton November 05, 2009 0

You know, in the face of all the horrible things happening out there, even as I'm typing this, sometimes something extraordinary happens...

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

There's a Map for That!

Ashton November 04, 2009 0

In general, I'm not a big fan of technology. I think we've, for lack of a better explanation, made our lives overly complicated by t...

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Axe Lawsuit a "Pretty Funny" Hoax

Ashton November 03, 2009 0

The Axe lawsuit I heard and blogged about yesterday intrigued me, much like all the other stupid lawsuits in the world intrigue me. I wanted...

Monday, November 2, 2009

Goodbye Appendix...Hello Axe Lawsuit

Ashton November 02, 2009 0

I have returned from an unwanted week-long vacation. Last week I had an emergency appendectomy, but don't worry. The pesky little booger...

Friday, October 23, 2009

Ashton October 23, 2009 0

So I don't have anything interesting to talk about today. I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with something, but nada. My...

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Texting While Driving Bans

Ashton October 22, 2009 0

I bet you didn't know that this week is "Distraction-Free Driving Week". AAA Alabama has joined with the AAA Foundation for Tr...

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

What is "combustible dust"?

Ashton October 21, 2009 0

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is taking steps to develop standards that will address combustible dust in the work...

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Espionage in the U.S.

Ashton October 20, 2009 0

The man once credited for discovering water on the South Pole of the moon is now going down in history as a man apparently willing to sell o...

Monday, October 19, 2009

Ashton October 19, 2009 0

Seriously, how long does it take to decide how many more or less troops need to be sent overseas? It seems like I've been hearing/readin...

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Ashton October 15, 2009 0

Don't worry about a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright. Let me just say it right now. I absolutely love Bob Marley....

Ashton October 15, 2009 0

So, the Dow closed out over 10,000 yesterday. That's the first time in more than a year that it's hit that mark, much less exceeded ...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ashton October 13, 2009 0

Why do we appoint people to be our advisors, put them in crucial positions and then not believe them or choose to ignore them when they advi...

Ashton October 13, 2009 0

People who want to talk about the issues our country is facing but who don't follow those issues and therefore know nothing about them a...

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Ashton September 17, 2009 0

Why do guys always want the girl to be loyal to them and only them, but think they can see whoever they please?

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ashton August 27, 2009 0

I'm sitting in my mom's gifted certification class tonight for lack of anything remotely productive or entertaining to do. My days a...

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Ashton August 20, 2009 0

I just mailed clips to my first magazine. Snail mail, ftw!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Ashton August 10, 2009 0

I want a job.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Ashton August 02, 2009 0

I had my first real job interview last weekend. It seemed to have gone well. They were supposed to call me and let me know their decision ye...

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Now I'm twisted up when I'm twisted with you.

Ashton July 19, 2009 0

I'm tired of being used, poked and prodded, hit on and made to feel like a piece of meat. I just want someone to like me instead of just...

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Ashton July 16, 2009 0

Don't tell me you love me when you don't respond to phone calls, ignore text messages and don't reply to messages online. Don...

Sunday, May 31, 2009

I can't breathe without you.

Ashton May 31, 2009 0

Why do the things that make the most sense have to be the things you don't want? And we know it's never simple, never easy. Never a ...

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Living on a prayer...

Ashton May 27, 2009 0

I did something that I should probably be ashamed of recently, but I'm not, and I would do it again if presented with the same situation...

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