On Today’s Show

It’s so cold in Chicago that there’s been a string of robberies where two men are stealing other people’s Canada Goose jackets.  Those jackets cost anywhere from $550 to $1,700, and so far, six people have had their coats stolen.

According to the forecast, it’s supposed to be minus-24c  . . colder than in Alaska, Antarctica, and Siberia. And there haven’t been any arrests made.

A reporter talked to three people who own coats like the ones that have been stolen.

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Two companies in China are giving their single female employees over 30 an extra EIGHT days off . . . so they can, quote, “go home and date.”

Now . . . these policies really do come from some old school sexism.  In China, there’s a belief that there’s something WRONG with women who hit 30 and aren’t married.

But that’s changing now . . . more women are having careers, and they’re getting married later or staying single.  And China’s marriage rate has fallen every year since 2013.

So these companies came up with “dating leave” to give women a chance to date.

An HR manager at one of the companies said, quote, “We hope to give more leave to give them more time and opportunities to be in contact with the opposite sex.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Hader was on “Conan” the other night and after he won his Emmy for “Barry,” he went to

In-N-Out  burger.

And the lady working the drive-thru had a great reaction.

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Bryan Cranston is reportedly returning to the “Breaking Bad” franchise to star in a movie sequel to the drug drama series. Last year, it emerged that series creator Vince Gilligan had written a spin-off film, which he will also direct. The movie, which reportedly has a working title of “Greenbrier”, is currently in production in New Mexico, and will feature other series regulars such as Aaron Paul.

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TODAY IS……………….

• “Yodel for Your Neighbors Day”, yodeling is a singing style that most people associate with Switzerland or being in the mountains. It consists of people going back and forth between octaves very fast to get a unique type of sound.

1975 Ernő Rubik applies for a patent for his “Magic Cube” invention, later to be known as a Rubik’s cube

2010 “Avatar” becomes the 1st movie to gross over $2 billion worldwide (eventually amasses $2.8 billion)

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COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE

JANUARY 30^TH, 1981 Kenny Rogers takes four American Music Awards, including Favorite Country Single, for “Coward Of The County”; and Country Album, for “The Gambler.”

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Five Weird Things That Can Make You Less Stressed

1. Washing the dishes.  A 2014 study found that people who practiced being mindful while washing dishes . . . like by smelling the soap and feeling the water temperature . . . felt more inspired and less nervous after they were done.

2. De-cluttering your home.  Research suggests that having a cluttered house can cause increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol throughout the day.

3. Sniffing your partner’s laundry.  A study last year in the “Journal of Personality and Social Psychology”found that just smelling your significant other’s clothes can make you feel calmer.

4. Exercising in a group.  According to a study in the “Journal of the American Osteopathic Association”, exercising with a group reduced stress about 25% better than working out alone.

5. Dwelling on your failures.  In a study last year, researchers found that writing about previous failures helped people to be less stressed when they encountered another difficult situation later on.

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TODAY’S GOOD NEWS

A 29-year-old guy named Dominic Maultsby was pulled over in DeLand, Florida last week for having a light out on his car.  But he was on probation and had a suspended license, so he decided to make a run for it.

He ditched his car and tried to hide from the cops under a tree in a field.

And it might’ve worked . . . if it weren’t for some crime fighting HORSES.

That’s right.  There were three horses in the field, and they apparently didn’t like Dominic invading their space . . . so they started CHASING him.

He wound up running across the field . . . and he was arrested when he jumped a fence to get away from the horses.

He’s facing several charges, including resisting arrest, fleeing and eluding, driving with a suspended license, and a probation violation.

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BIRTHDAYS

[89] Gene Hackman, actor

[45] Christian Bale, actor

[39] Wilmer Valderrama, actor (“NCIS” since 2016, “That ’70s Show”)

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State Lawmaker Wants a School Dress Code for Parents:

A Tennessee representative is creating a new bill for schools statewide aimed at policing how parents and visitors dress on campus.

Rep. Antonio Parkinson is drafting the unique dress code legislation out of concern expressed by educators – and parents themselves – over how school visitors and students are dressing.

The adult dress code would be implemented to each school’s existing code of conduct for visitors. Parkinson said the goal is to send a positive message to kids and prevent bullying, as well as “protect the integrity of the institution.” “I visualize clothes that are not sexually suggestive,” he said.

The bill would require the code of conduct to be posted on every school entrance. The new legislation received mixed responses on social media.

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RANDOM REPORT

1. There are three countries with a DRAGON on their flag:  Bhutan, Wales, and Malta.

2. The reason so many Asian countries have names that end in “stan” is because it’s an ancient Persian word for “homeland.”

3. Caesar salad comes from Tijuana, Mexico.  It was created by an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini at a restaurant he owned there.

4. There was almost another Disney park in the U.S. . . . in Ohio.  In 1960, Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio made a deal to convert into another Disneyland location . . . but it fell through.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 30^TH                                          

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

[89] Gene Hackman, actor

[45] Christian Bale, actor

[39] Wilmer Valderrama, actor (“NCIS” since 2016, “That ’70s Show”)

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1. NHL

Winnipeg         4          Boston             3 (so)

Buffalo                        5          Columbus        4

Philadelphia    1          NY Rangers     0

2. Legendary R&B singer JAMES INGRAMhas died at 66.  TMZ says he was battling brain cancer.  Ingram’s hits include “Baby Come to Me”, “I Don’t Have the Heart”, “Just Once”, and “Somewhere Out There” from the movie “An American Tail”.

3. Reynolds Wrap unveiled something this week called the Hunger Harness which is basically a human feedbag.  It’s a silver harness you wear with several insulated pockets for keeping different snacks warm.  And it also has a little fold out tray and a drink holder.  So it’s perfect for the Super Bowl.

They say it should hold enough snacks that you can go, quote, “all four quarters plus the halftime show without taking a break.”

They put them on sale for $5 and . . . they sold out immediately.  But don’t worry, they say they’re producing more soon.

4. The Principal and Superintendent of a school district near Flint, Michigan posted yet another snow day song.  But this one is great.  They’ve both got good voices, they harmonize, and it’s set to the tune of “Hallelujah.”

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Russell Dickerson Is Thanking God for His Tour Bus

RUSSELL DICKERSON was asked about how his faith impacted him in 2018, which was his breakout year.  He said his career wouldn’t even exist without inspiration from above.

Quote, “I feel like God’s given me this dream of being on stage and writing these songs and . . . even of getting a tour bus.

“Last year was our first time we’ve ever got a full time tour bus and all these dreams I feel like He’s put in my mind and into my heart is finally coming to fruition.”

He also talked about how his wife Kailey inspired “Every Little Thing”.  Quote, “It is about my wife and all the little quirky things that I love about her.

“There’s a line in the song that says, ‘She’s Seattle and Sonoma, runs on coffee and red wine.’  [It’s] one of my favorite lines of the song.  It’s just a little praise of the wife.”

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SCOTTY McCREERY IS CHEERING FOR THE PATRIOTS ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY –

Scotty McCreery will once again be cheering on the New England Patriots when they take on the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday’s (February 3rd) Super Bowl game. Scotty tells us that despite all the hating going on against his beloved team and its quarterback, Tom Brady, he stands firm in his commitment.

Super Bowl LIII will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

KEITH URBAN OPENS ‘GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR’ DOWN UNDER – (01/25/2019)

Keith Urban kicked off his Grafitti U World Tour 2019 Down Under in Newcastle, Australia this week, and his “Coming Home” co-writer and duet partner Julia Michaels is along for the ride. Keith discovered Julia’s voice and sound with the release of her 2017 EP, Nervous System.

After shows throughout Australia, Keith will have a couple of weeks off before he heads to Europe for five shows during the C2C Festival beginning March 3rd in Berlin.

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This post was written by Dave Palmer