radio show prep: things that will get worse over the holidays; buy toys that won't kill your kids; and nerds win!

Hey ladies and gents -- this could quite possibly be the last prep for the year. I planned on having one more out for Friday, but we have a big station event tomorrow night, and I don't know if I'll have time for it. Either way, I'll be taking the next couple weeks off.

If you don't hear from me tomorrow, have a blessed holiday. Stay safe and we'll hook up next year.

-Dave Kent

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Taylor Swift and Ted Nugent share a birthday today... one is 23, the other is 64, you decide which is which, and the great Steve Buscemi turns 55.

Morris Day also turns 55 today... (PLAY) he formed a band called "Grand Central" in high school with a friend that went on to become a superstar... who? Hint: They went to high school in Minneapolis.

Answer: Prince! Prince later asked Day to play his nemesis in "Purple Rain."

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Pop Quiz ... Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift (PLAY)! She's 23 today, and rumor has it she's dating a guy named Harry Styles... he's from what band?

Answer: One Direction! (The two were spotted kissing at JingleBall-- video if you care)

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ABC: Last Resort, Grey's Anatomy, and Scandal are all new

CBS: The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Person of Interest, and Elementary are all new

NBC: Up All Night, Take it All, and Rock Ctr with Brian Williams - all new

FOX: The X-Factor is LIVE followed by a new Glee

CW: The Vampire Diaries and Beauty and the Beast is new

The entire day is filled with Christmas TV specials!  Take a look here

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Three men die in a car accident Christmas Eve. They all find themselves at the pearly gates waiting to enter heaven. On entering they are told that they must present something "Christmassy." in order to get in.

The first man searches his pocket, and finds some pine needles from the family's Christmas tree. He is let it. The second man presents a bow and some ribbon, from presents that were opened earlier in that night. So he is also allowed in.

The third man pulls out a pair of panties. Confused at this last gesture, St. Peter asks, "How do these represent Christmas?"

To which he replies, "Oh, They're Carol's."

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Surviving Christmas

5 things that will get worse over the holidays... Yay! Fun list. Yahoo! says the holidays, as cheery as they are, can make some things worse, including...

• Your relationships -- with your loved ones and partner. Partners not living up to expectations, and old family wounds surfacing can make for a stressful holiday.
• Your health -- Viruses peak around this time of year, so you may start looking like a red-nosed reindeer. Get sleep and eat right. Oh, and wash your hands.
• Your heart -- More people have fatal heart attacks during the winter months than any other time of year.
• Your waistline -- Hmmmmm...wonder why?
• Anxiety about finances -- Gifts, travel, and normal bills create stress. Get some exercise and don't go over budget

There are five more here

Know this before buying a toy this Christmas... A few tips from Consumer Reports for buying toys that won't cause injury this Christmas.

• Avoid toys with magnets and toys that have them
• Avoid toys with marbles, small balls, and small pieces
• Follow the age recommendations
• Buy new, not used
• Clean up packaging immediately
• Keep younger siblings in mind when buying toys for older ones

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Nerds Win!

The women of America have spoken -- they love men who wear glasses! 87% of women think men in glasses are sexy. As you would expect, this survey is sponsored by an online eyewear retailer.

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How to properly kiss...

Compliments of 1942. A before and after here. You're welcome.

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Yes, we're overworked...

...but we're tough, dangit! We're Americans! A new survey proves you're not alone - we're all overworked. Close to 9 in 10 of us, from owners and managers to employees and freelancers, feel overworked. Of those, close to 40% are just fine with it and are quite satisfied with their work-life.

In fact, 42% of everyone in the study are happy with their work-life balance. 46% admit they feel overloaded from time to time but very few let it get to them.

What inspires us to be more efficient? Interesting that it's not money, but a sense of responsibility. In fact, the order to drives us goes like this:

1. A sense of responsibility
2. A "good mood" makes us more efficient
3. The potential for more money