THANKSGIVING EVE!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Reminder.....Join me Friday 9a-12n at R&R Auto Group, Rt.61 in Sch.Haven.....then Sunday night get into the Christmas mood at the Fairlane Village Mall 6p-9p!


Todays Brain Drain Question:

THER E ARE 12 OF THESE IN AMERICA. WHAT ARE THEY?

-CITIES OR TOWNSHIPS NAMED "TURKEY"




HOW TO SURVIVE A BLACK FRIDAY STAMPEDE

If you're going to risk your life and shop with the crazed bargain hunters on Friday morning, be prepared.
According to Asylum.com, here are some tips on the best way to survive a retail stampede.
Rule #1 -- Know the Terrain -- When the doors open and the soccer moms pour in, look around and find the entrances and exits, just like an airplane.

Rule #2 -- Know Your Enemies -- Just because there are a lot of shoppers around doesn't mean they're a mob. Get to know the mood of the people. If they're impatient and angry, abusing those around them, banging on the doors, you might want to remove yourself from the situation before something sets them off.

Rule #3 - Don't Wipe Out -- Keep your arms and legs close to your body to keep from getting tangled up in the crowd. If you start to lose your balance, stay calm. Panicking is a sure way to make things worse.

Source: Asylum.com




THANKSGIVING: Calorie Counter

'Tis the season ... to pack on the pounds. The first step to avoiding unwanted pounds is getting an idea of how much you're really eating. Below is a guide for just about everything you might encounter and put in your mouth this holiday season.
Reality Check: Click here to find out how many miles you need to walk to burn off what you've eaten.

Drinks:
1 mixed drink = 250 calories
1 glass wine = 120 calories
1 cup coffee with cream and sugar = 50 calories
1 glass cider or sparkling grape juice = 120 calories
1 cup eggnog = 343 calories

Snacks:
1 celery stalk with cream cheese = 45 calories
1 cracker with cheese = 70 calories
1/2 cup mixed raw vegetables = 25 calories
1/2 cup mixed nuts = 440 calories
1/2 cup fresh fruit = 60 calories
1 ounce tortilla or potato chips = 150 calories
1 tablespoon dip for chips = 75 calories

Salads:
3 cups salad with diet dressing = 100 calories
1 tablespoon ranch dressing = 75 calories
1/2 cup gelatin with fruit = 120 calories
1/2 cup waldorf salad = 110 calories

Main Course:
6 ounces cured ham = 300 calories
6 ounces white and dark turkey = 340 calories
6 ounces prime rib = 330 calories
1/2 cup stuffing = 180 calories
1/2 cup cranberry sauce = 190 calories
1/2 cup mashed potatoes = 150 calories
1/2 cup gravy = 150 calories
1 baked potato with sour cream = 150 calories
1/2 cup green bean casserole = 225 calories
1/2 cup sauteed green beans = 50 calories
1/2 cup candied sweet potatoes = 150 calories
1 dinner roll = 110 calories
1 pat butter = 45 calories

Dessert:
2 chocolate mints = 60 calories
2 small chocolate chip cookies = 150 calories
1 piece apple pie (1/8 of 9-in pie) = 410 calories
1 piece pecan pie (1/8 of 9-in pie) = 480 calories
1 piece pumpkin pie (1/8 of 9-in pie) = 180 calories
1/2 cup whipped cream = 75 calories
1/2 cup ice cream = 145 calories
1 small piece fudge = 70 calories

Leftovers:
1 turkey sandwich with mayo and cranberry sauce = 450 calories
1 open-face turkey sandwich with stuffing and gravy = 290 calories




THANKSGIVING: For Under 1000 Calories

We've all heard how many calories the traditional Thanksgiving mean packs. But Women's Health magazine shows us how we can enjoy all the traditional fare, keep the meal under a thousand calories, and even have dessert. Check it out...

Wine (5 oz glass), 120 caloriesIf being with the family drives you to drink, choose wine. You can go with white or red (only a 3-5 calorie difference per ounce). But note: Red wine offers resveratrol, a healthy antioxidant, in higher amounts.

Turkey(about 3 oz., or the size of a deck of cards), 107 calories Go for skinless breast over thigh; dark meat is higher in saturated fat and calories.

Gravy(1-2 tablespoons) 8-16 caloriesUse a soupspoon instead of the spout of that gravy boat to serve yourself: You'll use less.

Stuffing (1/2 cup), 177 calories If you have the option, choose regular-bread stuffing over cornbread.

Sweet potato (1 whole, baked, skin on) 103 caloriesDo your best to pass if the sweet potatoes are candied or in casseroles, which can pack as much as 300 calories per cup.

Green bean casseroleOne serving: 103 caloriesWe all know casseroles are typically high in calories. But they don't need to be. If you pay attention, you can make it a low-calorie dish.

Pumpkin pie (1 slice) 316 caloriesAs far as desserts go, it's a far better choice than pecan. Just hold the whipped cream.

Total: 942 calories




ON THE TUBE: Wed - Sun

Wednesday

Regis & Kelly (synd) -- Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds)
Bonnie Hunt (synd) -- Jimmy Kimmel
The View (ABC) -- Natalie Portman (Brothers)
Ellen DeGeneres (synd) -- Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)
Jay Leno (NBC) -- Paula Patton (Precious)
David Letterman (CBS) -- Natalie Portman (Brothers)
Conan O'Brien (NBC) -- Norm MacDonald
Jimmy Kimmel (ABC) -- N-B-A analyst Charles Barkley
Craig Ferguson (CBS) -- Robin Wright Penn (The Secret Lives of Pippa Lee)
Jimmy Fallon (NBC) -- Seth Green (Old Dogs)
George Lopez (TBS) -- Arsenio Hall
The Beatles on Record documentary airs on the History channel.

Thursday

N-B-C airs live coverage of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from New York City, with performances by Katharine McPhee, Billy Currington and others.
A-B-C gets musical with the concert specials Beyonce...I'm Yours and Paul McCartney: Good Evening, New York City
The Dallas Cowboys take on the Oakland Raiders on the annual C-B-S Thanksgiving Day game, and the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on FOX.

Friday

Shameless premieres on The Sundance Channel.

Saturday

A-B-C Family goes nuts for Peanuts, airing A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Snoopy Come Home.

Sunday

H-B-O airs highlights from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Concerts, featuring Aretha Franklin, U-2, Jeff Beck, Metallica and scads of others.


HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!
RC