Got a cell phone? Then consider putting these must-have phone numbers on speed dial.
Put your family on ICE. That stands for ‘In Case of Emergency.’ Paramedics recommend programming ANY emergency contact in your cell phone after the word ICE, as in “ICE-wife” or “ICE-dad.” The idea is that if you get into an accident, police can use your phone to quickly notify someone.
Another must-have number to put on speed dial is: 1-800-GOOG-411. That’s 466-4411. It’s a Google service that lets you request information just as you would on a web browser. Ask for ‘Italian Restaurants,’ and you’ll get a list of spaghetti and meatball joints within the area code you’re calling from! The best part is that Google won’t charge you – unlike some other 411 services.
The next number to program on speed dial is: 866-411-SONG. Ever been driving around, and you hear a song on the radio that you’re dying to know the name of? Call this number, and hold your phone up to the speaker for 15 seconds. The service will I.D. any song within it’s database of 2-and-a-half MILLION tunes. Then you’ll be sent a text message listing the title and artist. It’ll even give you an option to download the song onto your phone!
Next, if you’re always trying to hail a cab, then program this number on speed dial: 800-TAXI-CAB. This is a free referral service that connects you with the closest taxi company within any metro area in North America. They’ll also hook you up with a shuttle service if you’re stranded at the airport.
If you’re traveling overseas, you must have this number on speed dial: 800-752-6096. That’s a language service that will connect you to one of 170 different translators. Want to know what “la personne la plus futée dans le chambre” means? Then get a French translator on the phone to tell you it means you’re the smartest person in the room! Beware, they’ll charge you $3.95 per minute for that privilege.
Thought you would find this funny. Its my husband’s Coke rewards code
juvenile…yet still funny!
Yes, Indeed
Alex writes:
First of all, love the morning show. Big fan.
A few weeks back you mentioned a new video game company coming to Alpharetta. Can you give me any more information than what you mentioned on your show as I am a recent computer animation graduate and interested in possible career opportunities with a video gaming company, especially something local. Thanks a lot.
What do you listen to when you are driving to and from the radio station each day? Do you listen to Q100 when you aren’t working?
On the way to work, I’ll listen to CD’s … right now it’s either AC/DC – Live, T.I. – Papertrail, or John Legend – Evolver.
On the way home, I’ll listen to radio … either Brittany on Q100, Mara on Dave, or Neal / Clark on WSB.
I am a fan of Pop music, so I probably listen to Q more than any other radio station in town. I also check out Dave, Rock, Kicks, V, and WSB. Those are about it, I think.
Heather writes:
Where is Jenn?
She was in Los Angeles with FOX TV for three days. Getting ready for the spring TV season.
Sandra writes:
My daughter’s boyfriend is taking her to London & Paris for her Valentine’s Day gift and I heard you mention that you and your wife had eaten at a great restaurant while in Paris over the Holidays. Would you let me know the name?
le Relais de l’Entrecote. They have a few locations, we went to the one on Marbeuf. Look at my Paris pictures, and our meal is documented in the first few images. I’m jealous of them!
Jake writes:
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
You have to try this please, it takes 2 seconds. I could not believe this!!! This will boggle your mind and you will keep you trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but you can’t. It’s pre-programmed in your brain!
1. Without anyone watching you (they will think you are GOOFY) and while sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number ‘6′ in the air with your righthand. Your foot will change direction.
I told you so!!! And there’s nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again, if you’ve not already done so.
I hate shit like this. I take it as a personal challenge. You ruined my night, Jake!
Lisa writes:
I did not catch all of the questions for the game that the Bert Show plays at the beginning of each new year where you all ask each other questions, record the answers, and re-visit the questions the next year to see who can remember what answers they wrote. I am writing to ask if you could possibly email me the questions. I like to play the game with my friends.
We are doing that on Monday morning. I think at 9:30ish, but I could be wrong.
Natalie writes:
Can you put the audio on the website of the “couple” that went on the cruise over New Year’s. All I know is that Christie didn’t want to come on the air but I don’t know why.
They hated each other. She sid she had a last minute ‘work thing’ and couldn’t join us … but one day in they realized they had zero in common. Sucks … for both of them. But more for him … at least she got a free cruise out of the deal!
Laura writes:
A couple of weeks ago you said that a movie you saw seriously changed your life. I cannot remember the name! Was it slum dog millionaire? If not, what was the name? I really want to make sure I see it.
Thank you Jeff and I’m an everyday listener from 6:15-7:30am every morning:)
The movie is called Pray The Devil Back To Hell. I blogged about it here. Sadly, I think it’s run in Atlanta is over … but I could be wrong! It’s an AMAZING, EMPOWERING film. I hope you get to see it!
Ashish writes:
I know you appreciate a good youtube clip, so I wanted to pass this one along. It’ll have you laughing out loud, guarantee it!
Seen this before, but forgot about it. Laugh out loud each time I see it again. Thanks, Adhish.
Tim writes:
Bert: “I hope everyone learns a lesson on what happens when you listen to Jeff”
No! This makes great radio when people listen to Jeff. That was hilarious when he started to push Stacy’s buttons too.
Button pushing is fun. Keeps people on their toes. Thanks for the encouragement, Tim.
David writes:
Is there a problem with Q100 radio Internet feed? I can get there and get the pop up but I am not receiving any audio.
I can get other radio stations audio but not Q100. Thanks for checking and I enjoy listening to you guys every morning.
This happens from time to time. When it does, email us and copy webmaster@Q100Atlanta.com. We just forward your emails to him. Thanks for the patience, David.
G S writes:
Quick question. On a call yesterday morning, listeners were giving a lady suggestions of activities for her and her family to do together as a bonding experience. One caller mentioned a website about finding hidden treasures around the city. Do you remember the name of the website?
I do. It’s called Geocaching, and the site is www.geocaching.com. It’s quite a dorky hobby. But also quite fun.
John writes:
Can you do a segment on this ?
Will Bert remember the number he picked last year between 1 and 40.?
He has never gotten this right in seven years.
We asked him, John, and he got it wrong again. Monday we will make him pick one for 2010.
Emily writes:
I think if I have to hear Wendy say “Go Gators” or “Gator Chomp” one more time, I might stab myself in the eye!!!! She should cheer for a team where she actually went to school. Oh wait, Kennesaw State doesn’t have a football team!!! Will it ever end?!?!?
She has actually been surprisingly subdued today, in light of the big win. And, wouldn’t it be better to stab yourself in the ear so you wouldn’t have to hear her anymore? Small, but important, detail.
Here’s a cool LA Times story about an Atlanta guy who was all superhero on a flight from Atlanta to LAX earlier this week. (This is the guy we talked to on the air Friday AM.) And here is his website.
So when I started telling people that we were going to Paris, people who had been there overwhelmingly responded with ‘Oh. My. God. You are going to LOVE IT THERE.”
Generally speaking, I don’t love what other people love. But I loved Paris.
It’s a GREAT city. The French are a bit rude (more on that later) and the prices are painfully high … especially with the exchange rate. (Look through the photos and find the $100 round of drinks.) But the city is full of life and culture and energy and I would go back in a heartbeat. We were there from Sunday morning through Thursday morning, so about three and a half days. One more day would have been nice, especially with an eight hour flight … but in order to get a great fare, we had to come home on New Year’s Day. So be it.
As usual, I took a ton of pictures and the 145 best are all in a Phanfare gallery for your perusal. I also took a few videos (with my new Flip Mino) but am having some technical issues with editing them. Hope to get to that fixed soon, because two of the videos can be really fun … I think. They’ll be here when they are done.
leave the house on time when we have somewhere we have to be
put my dishes in the dishwasher and clothes in the laundry (for Jessica)
involve myself in more shenanigans*
continue to use the Secret
keep my blog more current … or just kill it
under-promise and over-deliver
win a prize on a game show (Bert Show resolution)
always keep my car clean and tidy enough so that I can always give my boss a ride somewhere if he needs it without embarrassment*
cook more and dine more at home
read the Sunday New York Times each week
save more, spend less (and avoid getting ripped off)
become a better ‘waiter’*
*1 – Shenanigans are defined as last-minute activities outside of ones normal comfort-zone. A movie on a Tuesday night could be shenanigans. So could a bottle-rocket war.
*2 – Someone once told me that a person’s car is a true reflection of how that person carries themselves. And that same person also said that you should always keep your car tidy enough that if someone important asked for a last-minute ride you wouldn’t have to apologize or clear space. So it’s not really about giving one of the Dickey brothers a ride somewhere as much as it is knowing that I can.
* 3 – I am a terribly distracted person when I am waiting for something big. Like an important call, a business deal, an email. Anything of significant relevance. I become so preoccupied that I don’t do anything else and become almost obsessive over the item I am waiting on. That WILL change this year.
Jess and I finally made it down to Centennial Olympic Park to see their holiday light displays. Kinda anti-climatic considering it was 60 degrees and January 4. But at least we kept the tradition alive. Didn’t make it? Pics here.
RT @grayjustin: In Morningside. Someone called my African American photog 'boy' & shoved me when I said 'you called him what?'! >seriously?< 13 hrs ago
