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BEST UNDISCOVERED WEBSITES of 2008.

PC Magazine is going to an online only edition in 2009. Their final print edition out now lists sites that creat slideshows, transcribe voicemails to emails, even some "how to" sites you've likely never seen. See it here: Link to Website.


INAUGURAL COMMITTEE SPONSORS CONTEST TO GIVE AWAY TICKETS, AIRFARE AND HOTEL FOR BARRACK OBAMA CEREMONY.

Ten winners will get tickets to the Jan. 20 swearing-in, the Inaugural Parade and one of the "official" inaugural balls. Each winner will be able to bring one guest. An added perk: Winners will receive airline tickets and two-nights' hotel accommodations — a precious commodity in Washington, where hotel rooms have been booked for weeks.

To qualify, entrants must submit an essay at www.pic2009.org/tickettohistory that answers the question: "What does this inaugural mean to you?" The deadline is midnight ET Jan. 8. The winners will be chosen by the inaugural committee's staff.

(YOU DO HAVE TO GO THROUGH A PAGE ASKING FOR DONATIONS to help pay for the inauguration, but you do not have to give to be in the running for the tickets. See the button at the bottom of the page to bypass donating.)

Link to Website.


Banruptcy Would Not Stop Shoppers from Buying Cars/Trucks

GM CEO's claim that 80% would NOT buy from a company that has filed has been a strong argument for bailout instead of reorganization. New GALLUP/USA TODAY poll finds otherwise: a large number WOULD buy even if the company is in bankruptcy court. (82% would buy American, and of those, 67% would buy from a company in Chapter 11.) Read more at Link to Article.


Atlanta's Morning News Sunday Edition is now on the air. Wake up Sundays with in depth coverage of stories that deserve more "space" than we have time to give them during busy morning drives on weekdays. 8:00-9:00 AM each Sunday.


Sunday January 4:

We update the AP's Top 5 stories of the year for Georgia -- find out where we stand on the economy, energy, the Brian Nichols case, the election and the drought; one of the American Cancer Society's top experts will advise you on new technology in quitting tobacco; Larry Munson tribute.

Sunday December 28:
Consulting Economist Dr. Donald Ratajzcak drops by to talk about the potential for recovery in 2010 and makes the point that while we aren't stable yet, at least all the problems are in place. GSU Diet/Nutrician Expert Chris Rosenblum talks about how to shop for the best New Year's diet. And former Ga Gov Roy Barnes and Former Ga Atty Gen Mike Bowers join Bill Crane for political rewind and how they see the shape of Georgia politics in the years to come. They bemoan the nastiness that's keeping more sensitive people from seeking office.


By the way, our Sunday show is now posted on our wsbradio.com audio archives page so you can listen at your leisure. It takes a minute for the player to load, so be patient. Go to this Link .



Google provides free personal websites. They even provide the creation tools. Start with this site from Google.


What does that WSB station ID mean? "WSB Atlanta, WSB HD2, Gainesville." It means you can pick up stereo, full fidelity broadcasts anywhere you can pick up 97.1 FM The River. Our "High Def" signal is on their subcarrier number 2, but you'll need a special radio to pick it up. There are now several models available, at reasonable prices. Details at www.hdradio.com.

Websites Help Decode Discounts Great USA TODAY article about how to make sure you're saving every penny when you shop online.



Newspaper Front Pages Front pages from over 500 newspapers around the world. I bet your find your home town here... Link .
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Shopping Websites mentioned in our Consumer Credit Counseling Service segment on our Sunday show: pricegrabber.com ; bizrate.com ; mysimon.com ; couponcabin.com ; cccsinc.com .


Learn to fly. It's my passionate hobby, and if you're a decent driver and able to multitask, you can learn. You ought to at least take a flying lesson this spring and see what it's all about. A great resource is the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association "Learn to Fly" Website .

F-22 Raptor at Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airshow, flown by Maj. Max Moga, October 2008. Angie Stansbery photo used by permission.

Great composite websites for movie and other media reviews give you a snapshot of upcoming and current events. Metacritic.com and rottentomatoes.com .

What time is it? WSB Radio's top of the hour tone is fired by the NIST atomic clock. Check your watch when you hear it. Or hit this easy website that's fun from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and its military counterpart, the U. S. Naval Observatory (USNO). Website .

See the FAA's Air Travel Command Center we use on Atlanta's Morning News and get first hand info on travel delays. FAA Public Website .

You can also visit the Atlanta Airport Website for up to date estimates on security gate waits and other valuable Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport info.


The Kudzu.com Breakfast Break
Friday morning, Scott Slade brings McDonald's breakfast sandwiches to a local office. Tell us why your office deserves a break to win! To enter, email Scott Slade at kudzubreakfast@wsbradio.com . Don't forget to include the number of people in the office, a phone number and a contact name. Some recent winners: HFC Health Fitness Center-Midtown!



I thought you might like to meet "Buffy," the Golden Retriever!
She's turned in to quite a celebrity from the Purina One Performance Challenge commercials. Great dog. She can't wait to get back on the Appalachian Trail with me.

Email me at scott.slade@coxradio.com .