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Another winner today
Posted:Thursday, 03/18/2010 at 02:03pm by Brian Middleton
Another Big Winner this morning at 9AM. The next one could be you... Just go to WILV.com, sign up you and your favorite two then listen Weekday mornings at 9AM for your name. It's that easy. Tell your friends to sign up, your co-workers, your tax person. Anyone who would'nt mind a little extra CASH

Brian

America's Got Talent?
Posted:Friday, 03/12/2010 at 04:03pm by Brian Middleton

America's Got Talent in Chicago!


America's Got Talent is taping live in Chicago and all tickets are FREE!! Join host Nick Cannon and judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel as the country's best amateur performers compete!

Check out the free studio audience tickets at
ocatv.com.

The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State Street
Chicago, IL, 60601
















1000 dollars for you and two
Posted:Tuesday, 03/09/2010 at 02:03pm by Brian Middleton
Call a station, win a Cd? No No No..... Chicago's 100.3
with your shot at $1000 dollars for you and two of your friends for a total of $3000. Brian, how do I win? Simple

Go to WILV.com and register you and two of your friends (super easy) now. Then, listen to Brian Peck weekday mornings at 9am. You and two of your friends could each win $1000 dollars. Tell them to also sign up and register two of there friends, they should tell two friends, they will tell two friends (sorry). Think of it as a bonus you should spend only on YOU. 9AM weekdays don't forget, set the radios at work, at home, all to Chicago's 100.3.

Enjoy the Feel good Favorites as well

Brian Middleton

Got Sleep?
Posted:Wednesday, 03/03/2010 at 04:03pm by Brian Middleton
11 STEPS TO STRESS-BUSTING SLEEP
Simple and sensible bedtime makeovers



Have trouble sleeping? The reason may be staring you in the face--or lying beside you. According to experts, your environment plays a role in how long and soundly you sleep. For great nights, here are some quick changes that can turn the spot where you spend one-third of your life into a sleep sanctuary:

Keep It Cool
Sleep studies suggest that you will sleep lightly and wake up more often if your room is hot. The ideal sleeping temperature is about 68ºF to 70ºF, says Phyllis Zee, PhD, director of sleep disorders at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. If you and your bedmate are at odds over what constitutes a sleep-friendly temperature, the chilly partner can use extra blankets.

Remove Electronic Distractions
Most Americans have a TV in the bedroom, and 36 percent of us have a computer or fax machine there, too, according to a recent sleep survey. But if you watch television, play video games or work in your sleeping chamber, you may condition yourself to associate it with wakefulness, caution sleep experts. Another reason to banish the TV and computer: Research suggests that the stimulating content and the glow from a bright screen may keep you up.

Cover Your Clock
That way you won't be able to check the time if you can't sleep. Keeping track of how much shut-eye you've lost is an anxiety-provoking calculation almost guaranteed to chase away the Sandman.

Dim the Lights
Research shows that bright light can suppress production of the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. To make it easier to conk out, use a 40-watt bulb in your bedside lamps, suggests Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleep. This intensity has little effect on melatonin levels.

Clear Up the Clutter
Seeing clothes draped over chairs or bills and paperwork piled on your night table may remind you of unfinished chores. If your to-do list is dancing through your head, you won't be able to unwind. Tidying up may de-clutter your mind as well as your bedroom if mess causes stress, says Dr. Zee.

Consider Blackout Shades
At night, light from a street lamp or neon sign shining through your window may disrupt your sleep. And early-morning sun might rouse you before you feel well rested. For sound sleep, it's best to have a dark room.

Add a Noise Conditioner
Intermittent noises, like police sirens or barking dogs, may jolt you awake. But steady, low-level sound--the hum of a white-noise machine or light static from a radio set between two stations--can lull you to sleep and drown out distractions.

Use Smaller Sheets
Your bedmate's habits--including tossing and turning and hogging the covers--can cause you to lose several hours of sleep a week, according to a 2004 Harris Interactive survey. Sharing your mattress with a mover and kicker? Try putting a long pillow between you. To prevent your spouse from pulling the covers off you when he or she rolls over, make your bed by placing twin-size top sheets and blankets side by side on a double-, queen- or king-size bed. .

Allergy-proof Your Bed
Sneezing or wheezing disturbing your sleep-but you don't have a cold? Microscopic dust mites that make their home in bedding may be to blame. Even scrupulous cleaning won't completely eliminate them, but you can cut your exposure to this common cause of asthma and allergy attacks by encasing your comforter, pillows, mattress and box spring in non-allergenic covers (available at most home and linen stores).

Pick the Perfect Pillow
A pillow that's too high may cause neck and back strain that prevents you from getting a good night's sleep, suggests a new Japanese study. "The purpose of a pillow is to keep your neck in a neutral position," explains Serena Hu, MD, of the University of California, San Francisco, department of orthopedic surgery. If your pillow is too plump, your head flexes forward; if it's too flat, your head drops backward.

Banish Pets from the Bedroom
Fido may be the reason you're dog-tired. More than half of pet owners reported that their dogs or cats disrupted their Zzzs nightly, according to a Mayo Clinic survey.


Saving minutes and money..
Posted:Thursday, 02/25/2010 at 04:02pm by Brian Middleton


Awesome way to save money on merchandise, go shopping on Wednesday or Thursday, Shopittome.com claims those are the days when most sales start.

Best time to buy appliances: energystar.gov

Best time to go grocery shopping? Wednesday, shelves are stocked, sales are on. (Don't go hungry)

Best time to go to the bathroom during a movie: Yes, there is a site for that. runpee.com will tell you when you can go at the show and not miss much.

Best time to take a walk? Duh, after dinner.

Best time to see a Sold out Hot Movie? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday during the matinee. Prices will probably be lower as well.


Save some money,

Brian



Senator Mellencamp
Posted:Friday, 02/19/2010 at 05:02pm by Brian Middleton
It could happen. A big online push to get John Mellencamp into the Indiana Senate. Does this work for you? ever since Arnold got in, I always asked myself, Ok, he's popular, but is he the right one for the job? No word yet on if he even wants the job anyway, Shoot me an email, I'm interested in your thoughts. Celebrity and Politics, Does it work??

I'll be back,

Brian

Bmiddleton2Wilv.com



Not a Tweet, a Bark
Posted:Tuesday, 02/16/2010 at 05:02pm by Brian Middleton
Flash........

New item from Mattel will allow your Dog to Tweet while your at work.... Yes, it's true. Via USB plugged into your computer, your animals can send you tweets while your away. When the animal runs, jumps, barks, the messages are relayed to you. Item due out later this year.. I personally like to wait till I get home to converse with my Dog...


Brian

Snow in Chicago, who cares!
Posted:Monday, 02/08/2010 at 04:02pm by Brian Middleton
A Listener just called and asked if Her Hair Dryer will work in Bora Bora. Ah, yes, it will. Ya might just want to let your hair dry via the Tropical Ocean Breezes. Sure, you could plan a Vacation to Florida or California, Mexico etc.... But have you seen this place? WOW Bora Bora is Stunning...I just can't do it justice, see for yourself at WILV.COM. We made this getaway 10 days in length so you have plenty of time to enjoy the WOW factor. Scuba or Snorkeling is unlike any other in World. Swim with the Sea turtles, or relax on the Beach, it's up to you. All the details at WILV.COM.or listen to me 2p 7p for details. Qualify again this week with the Big winner on the 12th..

Good Luck

Brian Middleton

Bora Bora
Posted:Monday, 02/01/2010 at 12:02pm by Brian Middleton
Paradise awaits you. The snow and the cold getting to you? Check out the link to Paradise on Wilv.com. This is a 10 day, yes I said 10 day getaway to Bora Bora, a place that invites relaxation and just plain FUN. Listen for our music Marathons so you can count the music and qualify for this amazing getaway. Don't forget, if you win, your MIND gets to go on the trip too. Talk about hitting your reset button, if you need more info call me from 2p 7p.

Brian Middleton

Cash for appliances?
Posted:Wednesday, 01/20/2010 at 02:01pm by Brian Middleton
Yes, it's true, Gov. Quinn on Tuesday announced Jan. 31 as the starting date for Illinois shoppers who buy water heaters that meet Energy Star energy-efficiency criteria to get a 25 percent discount at the cash register.

It's the first phase of the state's "cash for appliances" program -- part of the federal government's effort to stimulate the economy and encourage people to conserve energy.

Also starting Jan. 31, shoppers who buy heating and cooling equipment will receive an instant rebate from contractors that are listed on the ComEd, AmerenIU or Participating Energy Efficiency Contractor (PEEC) Network.

The second phase of the program, as reported here last month, will run April 16-25 -- when shoppers will get a 15 percent discount at the cash register for buying a new washer, dryer, refrigerator, oven, microwave or other appliance with the Energy Star seal of approval.

Shoppers who arrange to have an old appliance hauled away when their new one is delivered will get a mail-in rebate of $50 to $100 per old appliance.

Since were on a roll, why not create Cash for Computers, Cash for my old Christmas Tree, Cash for my old Big Screen, Cash for a loud Co-worker. Oh, sorry, thats why we have Craigslist..............

Cheers

Brian

Who says you have to buy car insurance to save money?
Posted:Tuesday, 01/12/2010 at 04:01pm by Brian Middleton
I love a Deal, how bout you? Most people don't realize the many of the museums offer FREE admission days. What? you say....If you want to take the family, your gonna save a ton, here are all the dates and museums in Chicago for the year.

Saving a bunch of money is in fact a "Feel Good"


http://www.chicagohotblog.com/chicago-museum-free-days

Need a New Job??????
Posted:Tuesday, 01/05/2010 at 06:01pm by Brian Middleton
Great article on Great Companies to work for. Thought I would pass it along.......



http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/department.pl?id=126&post_date=2009-02-28

New Year, New Flyaways
Posted:Monday, 01/04/2010 at 04:01pm by Brian Middleton
Starting Today, we start a new with a new Feel Good flyaway. What makes this so special is that your not locked into any one destination, no, no, no. Anyplace Southwest airlines flys, take your pick, Florida, Texas, go skiing in Denver........... Write your own ticket. Count the songs in a music Marathon (simple) M-F, we'll tell you when to stop and start. 10th caller at 591-5683 with the correct number of songs, quailifies to "Write your Own Ticket"

Save money
Posted:Monday, 12/14/2009 at 05:12pm by Brian Middleton
Ya ever find a great price online, but when you get to the store, the price is higher? (this deal not avail in stores)? Well, here is a way around that. I ordered something on-line from one of the major discount retail stores, got the great online price and they shipped to my house for 1.00. What a deal! Some stores take paypal as well. So get the GREAT price online, Get it shipped cheap, and have it arrive at YOUR door without ever getting in the car. Most stuff is returnable to your local store.

Also, another cool site buckfiddy.com, closeuts, special prices on some really cool stuff...

Brian

Hold the Salt please
Posted:Tuesday, 12/08/2009 at 03:12pm by Brian Middleton
Ok, this is a small thing, but it's worth mentioning. When it snows, most people head to the home improvement store and buy a bag of salt. When spring comes they wonder why the sidewalk is startin to look goofy. Pitted, cracked, discolored. Fact is, Rock salt will in eat your concrete, might take a while, but it will eat it.....

Solution: Get to your favorite store early in the season (this will go fast) and buy a bag of Calcium Chloride instead of Rock salt. Spread it just like Salt. It generates heat without the harmful effects of Salt. Ever wondered how they poor house foundations in the middle of Winter? (wow, do I have time on my hands?) Contractors mix some Calcium Chloride in with the Concrete so it will set in cold Temps. I don't have all the answers, but I might be able to help with your home improvement problem.

Bmiddleton@wilv.com

Deals Deals Deals
Posted:Wednesday, 12/02/2009 at 05:12pm by Brian Middleton
December 2, 2009

Looking for more deals on electronics, gift cards, free shipping and more?

Kiplinger.com's third annual list of "amazing holiday deals online." Here are some of the top sites to find deals:

Dealio.com: This comparison-pricing site looks at prices on 30 million products from 100,000 merchants.

Dealnews.com: This site's deal hunters check out 1 million products at more than 2,000 online retailers and select the best deals among the thousands they get daily. Updated 200 times every day.

GiftCards.com: Sells merchants' gift cards for less than face value and will buy gift cards you don't want for 80 percent to 90 percent of their value.

For the full list, go to Kiplinger.com. Click on "Smart Holiday Spending," then on "amazing holiday deals online."



Black Friday game plan
Posted:Tuesday, 11/24/2009 at 04:11pm by Brian Middleton
Black friday shopping is not an experience, it's a mission. A game plan must be in place in order to maximize your shopping returns. (great stuff at a great price). I am finally willing to dislose my source for accomplishing this. Rather than searching every Newspaper ever made to collect sales ads, or hitting every retailers site, just use this one site..............

Bfads.net

All the stores ads in one place, now shop til you drop.

Have a great Turkey day.

Brian M

Turkey? Other choices..........
Posted:Tuesday, 11/17/2009 at 03:11pm by Brian Middleton
FROM ASSOCIATEDCONTENT.com


If the thought of Thanksgiving is driving you nuts simply because you don't like to make the turkey; well then don't! Simple elegance can be had in many other ways, and in reality, you probably aren't breaking the true tradition of the holiday, as many historians think the first Thanksgiving meal probably consisted of seafood and deer alternatives to turkey are as described:

One: Go with the duck. Add great sides such as wild rice, vegetables with a mild flavor, or some form of potato.

Two: Lamb is another dish that is infrequently served in most homes, so using it for Thanksgiving can also be a great alternative to serving turkey. You can serve it as a roast (rib, rack, or loin), lamb chops, leg of lamb, etc. Some really great side dishes for lamb are lentils, a flavored risotto, couscous, or any variety of rice.

Three: Veal can be a great alternative to turkey as well. You can make it on its own by serving cutlets, or you can create an entire dish, such as Veal Scallopini, Wiener Schnitzel, Veal Parmegiana, Veal Marsala, or serve stuffed breasts. You can serve pasta as a side dish, or maybe some nice potato croquettes, any variety of rice, hot buttered noodles or risotto. Some great selections for a bit of green are asparagus, braised endives, salad (shiitake mushroom salad or a spinach salad with mandarin oranges and pine nuts works great with veal!), or even fresh green beans.

Four: A pork crown roast almost always elicits ooh's and ahh's from the crowds. There is just something about the way it smells when it's cooking, the flavor it holds when you bite into it, and the overall appearance of it that really appeals to persons. They take quite awhile to cook, so as an alternative to turkey, if you are looking for all of the tradition of the holiday (working hard to create a delicious meal) this could be the perfect route to take. A nice onion-based dressing is recommended to serve along with this dish, as well as any type of vegetable you find appealing, and a nice, crisp salad.

Five: For the seafood lover, a nice, thick cut of roasted salmon fillet is a fantastic alternative. Not all that hard to make, and delicious with a side of roasted red potatoes and vegetables with lime wedges, this dish is sure to please.

You can make the dinner as elegant or relaxed as you want the atmosphere to be. Just let everyone who has confirmed attendance be aware of the menu prior to the big day so there are no surprises. My guess is there will not be much fussing when you tell them what's for dinner. Afterall, the true spirit of Thanksgiving holiday is to enjoy life and those around you with a spirit of thanks. For those who really miss the turkey, you can volunteer them to make one for Christmas. Happy eating to all!

Who do you work with?
Posted:Tuesday, 11/10/2009 at 05:11pm by Brian Middleton

(A reprint from Yahoo)

A great coworker can help you look forward to going to work each day. An annoying coworker, on the other hand, can make you want to hide under the covers.
A large survey by the staffing firm Ranstad USA asked employees what their biggest office peeves were. It turns out they all involved coworkers. Annoying ones.

Do you recognize any of the top six most annoying coworker types?

The Psst-er: Gossipers were the number one pet peeve in the survey. While some people like to hear juicy tidbits about the boss or their colleagues, too much gossip can undermine the spirit of the workplace. Plus you're always wondering when the Psst-er will make you the topic du jour.

The Broken Clock: These coworkers stink at time management. They're routinely late for everything, including work. They tend to spend too much time on emails, take long lunches, and then scramble to get others to help them meet their deadlines, which, for some reason, they keep missing.

Mold Guy: Coworkers who mess up communal spaces were third on the list of workplace pet peeves. Their month-old leftovers sport a thick layer of fur in the company fridge. Every office seems to have at least one who stinks up shared spaces.

The Whiffy Wonder: You can smell these coworkers wafting about from the other end of the office. They just wear too much perfume or cologne. Some have an obsession with Obsession. Others feel the need to douse themselves with Old Spice. And hiding in your cubicle won't make the overpowering smell go away.

The Cracker: Crackers are loud. They crack loud jokes, they crack their knuckles, they crackle their chewing gum, they clank spoons in coffee cups like they're calling the cows to come in from the fields. People who work near crackers can find themselves ready to crack.

The Tapper: Tappers are generally quieter than Crackers. But that doesn't make them any less annoying when they're tap-tap-tapping on their personal communication devices during meetings. It's distracting, rude, and yes, just plain annoying!

The one positive aspect of these annoying coworkers is that they tend to unite the rest of us who can bond over the latest outrageous offense. Do you have other types at work, I'm waiting.......


More Cash in your pocket, AGAIN!
Posted:Saturday, 11/07/2009 at 12:11pm by Brian Middleton
Who says lightening doesn't strike Twice..........HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Monday 8:20AM, make sure you've got us on. 100.3 with yet another 1k triple play designed to put 1000.00 in your pocket, twice daily. Brian Peck will give you three songs at 8:20A, when you hear the third song start, call us 312-591-5683. Number 25 wins the 1k triple play. Oops, almost forgot, stay with us throughout the day because we give the money away TWICE DAILY (M-F). A downpayment on a Car, A big screen, Winter coats for the kids............ Santa? spend it enjoy it, enjoy us, were Chicago's 100.3

Brian Middleton

Candy buyback
Posted:Tuesday, 11/03/2009 at 06:11pm by Brian Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. - Trick-or-treaters turned over their candy for cash at a Middleton dentist's office.

Dr. Chris Kammer says he's not trying to end Halloween fun, just donate the extra sugar to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Gratitude.

Trick-or-treaters got $1 per pound of candy at Kammer Family Dental Monday. Chris Kammer says the office has received more than 500 pounds of candy so far.

Kammer says kids can still have their Butterfingers, Snickers and Tootsie Pops, but once they've picked over their favorites, they're left with a load of candy they may not want, but may be tempted to eat anyway just because it's there.

Kammer says the candy buy back is part of a national effort involving hundreds of dental offices.

*********** halloweencandybuyback.com *******************


Sell your candy for cash, find out which dentist are participating......... THE CANDY IS THEN SENT TO OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS................. YEAH..........


GREAT CAUSE GREAT CAUSE GREAT CAUSE GREAT CAUSE GREAT CAUSE




Brian

Minute by Minute
Posted:Wednesday, 10/28/2009 at 04:10pm by Brian Middleton
We gave tickets away, hope ya got them. I'll be hosting the taping of Soundstage tonight as we welcome Michael Mcdonald on WTTW Channel 11 here in Chicago. The actual air date is not yet known, but we will let you know, ya gotta see this guy, I think he'll do some Holiday Music as well. He is one those guys that "every song is a hit"

Congrats to all the winnners..

Brian Middleton

Winners........
Posted:Tuesday, 10/20/2009 at 04:10pm by Brian Middleton
One is going to Florida NOW!!!! Tonight. Linda just won on 10/20, she needs a transmission, Ed from Plainfield won yesterday, spending it all on his Grandchildren. Monday's winner wants a Movado Watch. You need anymore proof??? Were giving away 1K twice daily M-F in the 1K triple play, and winners are checkin in at 591-5683............

NOTE************ 8:20AM ******************

Brian Peck with three more songs to listen for, don't forget 8:20 AM

Good Luck

A quote from our latest winner
Posted:Wednesday, 10/14/2009 at 03:10pm by Brian Middleton


"I can't believe it, WOOH, I went outside screaming at work, I didn't think it could actually happen to me. I think I'm gonna buy something that I wouldn't normally buy. A new Flat screen, blu ray, shoes, shoes, shoes, Thank you so much to 100.3 for the cash, this has changed my week, what an early Birthday Present."

Clare, winner of One Thousand Dollars Weds 10/11

As you can see, this is for real, a quote from the REAL winner. Listen to Brian Peck 8:20 Am for three more songs, they can play anytime during the day, when you hear the third song, call us at 591-5683. Number 25 wins One Thousand dollars, the 1K Triple play only from 100.3

I may be quoting you next!

Brian Middleton

Places to go!!
Posted:Tuesday, 10/06/2009 at 06:10pm by Brian Middleton
The Fear
Where: Navy Pier
The setting: A depraved sea captain exhibits his collection of caged werewolves, vampires, clowns and former crewmen that have been experimented on. Advance through 20 scary rooms inside a tricked-out trailer devised by the folks behind Statesville Haunted Prison.
Fear factor 1-5): 3.5. Freakier than any "Pirates of the Caribbean"-style seafaring zombies.
Details: Through Nov. 1; $20-$25

Evil Intentions Haunted House
Where: 900 Grace St., Elgin
The setting: Sadistic murderers take possession of an abandoned 1890s casket factory. Within 19 scenes, a foul crew of 26 costumed actors attempts to freak you out. While you can run past some frights, others require you to crawl through small spaces.
Fear factor: 4. A nightmare for the claustrophobic.
Details: Through Nov. 1; $15

Chronicles of the Cursed
Where: 560 W. Grand Ave.
The setting: The underworld spills forth with a cadre of ghouls, tortured mutants, demons and victims trying to claw, ax and chainsaw themselves to freedom. The 20,000-square-foot haunted house is billed as Chicago's largest. And yes, it's Tribune-owned.
Fear factor: 4. In this case, size matters, and this cavernous space is bound to house one of your phobias.
Details: Friday-Nov. 1; $15-$20. $35 VIP

Frightmare Haunted House
Where: Haunted Trails Amusement Park, Burbank
The setting: A two-level Civil War-era mansion harbors swamp creatures, a catwalk guarded by the grim reaper and an operating room where the living dead perform surgery.
Fear factor: 4. Surgery is scary enough sans tool-wielding zombies.
Details: Friday-Oct. 31; $10

Trails of Terror
Where: Peterson Park
The setting: Nearly a half-mile of wooded trails have been transformed into a creepy seaside town, complete with an old-timey general store and abandoned fishing boats haunted by their ghostly crew.
Fear factor: 3. You'll be chilled by more than just the weather.
Details: Oct. 23-31; $10

Nightmare at 63rd Street Beach House
Where: 6300 S. Lake Shore Drive
The setting: Walk into your favorite horror flicks at this two-story house featuring 10 scenes based on movies such as "Carrie," "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Night of the Living Dead."
Fear factor: 2. The movies are scary, but you've seen them all before.
Details: Oct. 22-30; $7

Statesville Haunted Prison
Where: Siegel's Cottonwood Farm, Crest Hill
The setting: Chainsaw-wielding clowns, crazed scientists and a demonic warden are on the loose during a breakout at this maximum security prison. This year's annual freak fest features more than 50 actors and 10 new scary rooms.
Fear factor: 5. Nothing can be worse than sharing cell space with a bunch of psychos.
Details: Thursday-Nov. 1; $30

Amenti Haunted House
Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb
The setting: Enter the Egyptian underworld, where mummies, monsters and murderers populate 20 scenes on six levels. You'll want to flee but Amenti, the goddess guarding the world of the dead, makes sure no one escapes.
Fear factor: 2. Mythology was scary on high school English tests. Now? Not so much.
Details: Oct. 22-31; $10-$20; $15-$25 VIP ticket allows express entry


For other great spots, go to our website WILV.COM, type in your town, and go

Brian