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Van Vinciguerra
Jim talks with a member of one of the original jewelry families in STL.
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Name:
Jim Doyle
Birthdate:
January 15
How long have you lived in St. Louis?:
On and off for 30 years.
How long have you been with KEZK?:
15 years
How did you get started in radio?:
I was working on my Journalism degree at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and went to work for the two campus stations. It just snowballed from there!
St Louis
Favorite Family Fun location:
We love hanging out in the U City Loop, Forest Park, or any of the parks in Brentwood, where we live.
Favorite Wintertime event/activity:
We like to hike or sled and go skating at Steinberg Rink when the weather cooperates.
Favorite Summertime event/activity:
Anything that involves a lawn chair, a body of water and a cold drink!
Favorite Ballpark food:
Kosher dogs with the works.
Favorite Restaurant:
Soulard's downtown, Modesto on the Hill and Nacho Mama's in Rock Hill.Soulard's downtown, Modesto on the Hill and Nacho Mama's in Rock Hill.
Best Unkept Secret in St. Louis:
The fact that there are so many free attractions---the Zoo, the Art Museum, great hiking trails and bike paths. Things that could keep you busy for years and not cost you a cent.
Lifestyle
On a weekend afternoon, you'll find me ...
Trying to catch up on my wife's Honey-do list.
Do you own an HDTV yet?:
Yes, though I still can't figure out the three remotes.
Favorite Music Groups/Music Artists:
We listen to everything in our house---rock and roll, classical, jazz and everything in-between.
If you won a million dollars and had to spend it on yourself only, what’s the first thing you would buy?:
A great bottle of Champagne
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story of the day 7/23/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY COMES FROM CHINA, WHERE A HUSBAND AND WIFE HAVE BEEN CITED FOR TRYING TO TEACH THEIR DOG TO DRIVE. TRAFFIC POLICE IN THE CITY OF LIUNAN SAY THEY OBSERVED A CAR DRIVING TOO SLOWLY ON AN EXPRESSWAY AND WHEN THEY GOT CLOSER, SAW A POODLE WITH ITS FRONT PAWS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE WIFE WAS APPARENTLY WORKING THE FOOT PETALS FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE COUPLE TOLD POLICE THEY CAME UP WITH THE IDEA AFTER NOTICING THE EXPRESSWAY WAS EMPTY AND THE WEATHER WAS GOOD.
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story of the day 7/22/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY TAKES US TO GREAT BRITAIN, WHERE A MAN HAS HAD HIS BUTT INSURED FOR OVER
$2 MILLION. GRAHAM BUTTERFIELD IS THE OFFICIAL BED BOUNCER FOR A BEDDING MANUFACTURER CALLED "SILENTNIGHT." HIS DUTIES INVOLVE BOUNCING ON BEDS AND GIVING FEEDBACK ON SOFTNESS, TEXTURES AND FILLINGS. HE SAYS HE DOES NOT MIND BEING THE BUTT OF PEOPLE'S JOKES---THEY'RE JUST JEALOUS OF HIS JOB. THE MANAGER OF SILENTNIGHT SAYS THE PRICEY POLICY IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.
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story of the day 7/21/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY COMES FROM AUSTRIA, WHERE A MAN IS SUING HIS APARTMENT COMPLEX AFTER HE WAS BLASTED OFF HIS TOILET BY SHOOTING HAILSTONES. MARTIN BIERBAUER SAID, "I HEARD THE PIPES RUMBLING AND SUDDENLY HAILSTONES THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS STARTED EXPLODING OUT OF THE TOILET LIKE IT WAS A POPCORN MACHINE." A NUMBER OF FREAK HAILSTORMS HAVE BATTERED AUSTRIA IN THE LAST MONTH,
DUE IN PART TO WILDLY FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURES.
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story of the day 7/16/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY COMES FROM LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, WHERE 11-YEAR-OLD LANDON WILBURN GOT A LITTLE TIRED OF DRIVERS SPEEDING THROUGH HIS SUBDIVISION, SO HE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
HE DONNED A REFLECTIVE VEST, PUT HIS BICYCLE HELMET ON AND ARMED HIMSELF WITH A HOT WHEELS RADAR GUN. HE NOW STANDS IN FRONT OF HIS HOUSE AND POINTS HIS TOY RADAR UNIT AT ONCOMING CARS. ONE SUBDIVISION RESIDENT SAYS HE HAS SEEN DRIVERS LOCK UP THEIR BRAKES WHEN THEY SEE LANDON.
LOCAL POLICE SAY THEY CAN'T BE EVERYWHERE, SO WHY NOT?
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story of the day 7/14/08
OUR STORY OF THE DAY COMES FROM LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, WHERE POLICE HAD TO BREAK UP A MASS "MOONING." 8,000 PEOPLE SHOWED UP TO BARE THEIR BOTTOMS AT PASSING TRAINS. THE "MOONING AMTRAK" EVENT HAS A 29-YEAR HISTORY AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT'S EVER BEEN SHUT DOWN. APPARENTLY SEVERAL THOUSAND MOONERS DECIDED THAT DROPPING THEIR DRAWERS WASN'T ENOUGH. THEY STARTED TAKING ALL THEIR CLOTHES OFF. THAT'S WHEN POLICE STEPPED IN.
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