No, not me, he's dead! But tomorrow morning (Saturday) on Puffman Sports Trivia at 7:30, I'll be giving away the Jackie Robinson book, "How to Be Like Jackie Robinson; Life Lessons from Baseball's Greatest Hero" by Pat Williams with Mike Sielski
According to the Mayo Clinic, there will be several NEW flu vaccine options available this coming flu season. Rather than just 2 options, you will now have a range of vaccines from which to choose. Influenza, of course, is a respiratory infection that can lead to serious complications, particularly in young children & older adults. Ge
When do the crimes of a Mafia informant outweigh the benefits of his cooperation with law enforcement? In layman's terms...is it okay that that law enforcement often uses snitches to rat out their fellow criminals? The recent case of Boston bad guy Whitey Burger has been all over the news & this afternoon (Wednesday) at 4:30, I'll have an opportunity to talk with former ABC News correspondent Peter Lance who has covered hundreds of stories world-wide for 20/20, Nightline, & World News Tonight. Peter
A breakthrough in the understanding of how bladder cancer spreads could offer new HOPE to patients. Close to 70,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed every year here in the United States, & some of these patients develop INVASIVE bladder cancer-where the cancer grows through the muscle layer of the bladder. Wh
He's Paul Anka & his 1st major claim to fame, "Diana" made him a star! Anka had his own vocal group by the age of 13. & released "Diana" when he was 16! I'll be giving away his hardcover autobiography, "My Way" (with David Dalton) tomorrow (Saturday) morning on Puffman Sports Trivia at 7:30. It's a
The Gabby Cabby, Peter Franklin, tells me that his "Joke Du Jour" (his smiler) is NOW the most accessed feature in the People's Republic of China. The Gab Man is actually ON THE RADIO in China too. I feel sorry for the Chinese
Today, Thursday, August 15th, is NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY. Ganit Kriel (can we trust a fellow named GANIT!), a licensed acupuncturist out in California (where else!) is urging us to utilize today to reduce our stress
The sales of energy drinks are SURGING along with the controversy over the health effects. More & more adolescents are chugging them but doctors are saying that water is the way to go. Justin Alvey, a pediatrician & associate professor down at the University of Utah School of Medicine estimates 20 to 30% of the adolescents in his practice admit to consuming energy drinks regularly. Some s
Peter Franklin, aka The Gabby Cabby, relates that his New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg (the equivalent of our Mayor Larry), is urging him to QUIT the elevator & use the stairs for his health! The Gab Man will be joining me this afternoon (Thursday) at 4:40 on the Puffman Show. It
I've got Jennifer Anniston on my mind this morning & my friend, Peter Franklin-The Gabby Cabby, will be talking about Jennifer this afternoon (Thursday) when he visits the Puffman Show during the 4 o'clock hour. Th
Being the Executive Producer of our "Old Fishing Hole" program, I came across an article that got MY attention. A new study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center out in Seattle shows that men who consume high levels of omega-3s in fish or fish oil supplements have a 43% increased risk of developing prostate cancer compared with those who consume low levels
The Senate is debating an important transportation funding bill that would include $1.45 billion for AMTRAK & $100 million for high performance rail. The bill also has $550 million for TIGER grants, a program that has effectively funded passenger & freight rail improvements, & $1.94 billion