Lara Scott

12.28.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What's our #1 resolution for 2008?
A: Spend more time with family and friends! Congrats to Brenda from Newport Beach, who'll be ringing in the New Year surrounded by her loved ones. :-) She won a 4-pack of tix to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana.

Have an amazing weekend!!!

12.27.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 75% of Americans had to do THIS over the Christmas holiday. What?
A: Work!!! Congrats to Melissa from Carson, who won tix to Knott's Praise 2008 on NYE! For more info on the event (Hawk Nelson will be there!), go to www.kfsh.com. Happy New Year!

A future Fish artist?


This is my nephew, Fox, attempting to play Chopsticks! :-)

12.21.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: 24% of people who do THIS on Christmas day will do it right next to the Christmas tree. What?
A: Propose!!! Congrats to Kristina in Sylmar, who called from the mall parking lot. She won a family 4-pack of tix to the LA Galaxy 2008 Season Opener! (www.lagalaxy.com)

Cute Christmas Card!



My friend Alan's dogs (Serpico and Tomi) "write" wonderful books about their experiences as K-9 Police Officers! They are so brave and sweet and amazing. Here's the whole family with Santa! :-)

Hee Hee!


12.20.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A men's magazine recently asked women to tell them their favorite holiday tradition. What was #1?
A: Baking Christmas cookies (yum)! Congrats to Josiah from Irvine, who won a family 4-pack of tix to the L.A. Galaxy 2008 season opener. We'll have more of those tix for you tomorrow with the Brainbuster at 1:15 p.m.

From the Heart!

If you missed my From the Heart segment on KKLA last night, go to www.fromtheheartradio.com and check out the stories. We profiled some amazing folks who are changing the world!

My New Screensaver!


12.19.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do almost 40% of men admit to doing while Christmas shopping?
A: Calling their wife for help! Congrats to Justin from Yorba Linda, whose wife helps him with shopping and also helped him answer the B-buster. :-)
Listen tomorrow at 1:15 for more L.A. Galaxy season opener tickets!

Natalie Grant pic!


Here's the Fish staff with Natalie Grant at our Christmas concert! She is just as nice as she is beautiful. :-)

Merry Christmas!


12.18.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: The average child will spend 37 seconds during the holiday season doing what?
A: Sitting on Santa's lap! Congrats to Tara from Buena Park, who won a family 4-pack of tix to the L.A. Galaxy's 2008 season opener. :-)

Postcard takes 93 years to arrive!

From yahoo.com....OBERLIN, Kan. - A postcard featuring a color drawing of Santa Claus and a young girl was mailed in 1914, but its journey was slower than Christmas. It just arrived in northwest Kansas.
The Christmas card was dated Dec. 23, 1914, and mailed to Ethel Martin of Oberlin, apparently from her cousins in Alma, Neb.
It's a mystery where it spent most of the last century, Oberlin Postmaster Steve Schultz said. "It's surprising that it never got thrown away," he said. "How someone found it, I don't know."
Ethel Martin is deceased, but Schultz said the post office wanted to get the card to a relative.
That's how the 93-year-old relic ended up with Bernice Martin, Ethel's sister-in-law. She said she believed the card had been found somewhere in Illinois.
"That's all we know," she said. "But it is kind of curious. We'd like to know how it got down there."
The card was placed inside another envelope with modern postage for the trip to Oberlin — the one-cent postage of the early 20th century wouldn't have covered it, Martin said.
"We don't know much about it," she said. "But wherever they kept it, it was in perfect shape."

Enchanted at the El Cap!



Hello -
By popular demand, Walt Disney Pictures' magical new musical-fantasy, "Enchanted" and "Disney's Enchanted Experience" have been extended through January 13 at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre, announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
The El Capitan brings more than 3-1/2 hours of family fun to moviegoers this holiday season for its special engagement of "Enchanted." Immediately following the movie, guests can enjoy "Disney's Enchanted Experience," a brand new 24,000 square foot attraction where they can meet all of the Disney Princesses and see real props, sets and costumes from the film. Guests can also enjoy a rock climbing wall, a bounce house, a video arcade, and competitive games themed to the film.
--
Kimi Yuen

Santa!

Just got this from Fish Listener Ben...

As a long-time listener of the Fish, I wanted to invite other Fish listeners to visit Santa at the Placentia Town Center, 120 E. Yorba Linda Blvd. every day from 11 am to 7 pm. Photo packages are available, and part of the proceeds will benefit the Placentia Boys and Girls Club. Our atmosphere music is, of course, THE FISH.
Merry Christmas, and God's peace be with you always.

12.17.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: During the holiday season, almost 15,000 of THESE are used every second! What?
A: Credit Cards! Congrats to Shay, who won a family 4-pack o'tickets to the L.A. Galaxy 2008 season opener. For some awesome gift ideas for soccer fans, log on to www.lagalaxy.com. Merry Christmas!

New Year's Eve

Don't have plans yet? Join BWD and Moi at Knott's Berry Farm for Knott's Praise 2008! Hawk Nelson will be there, along with Leeland, Aaron Shust, and more! Click here for more info: http://www.kfsh.com/Article.asp?id=527484&spid=18252

12.14.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What's the #1 thing that almost 40% of us say determines what we'll buy for Christmas?
A: If it's on sale! Congrats to Robin, who won tix to 11 Angels home games during the 2008 season. Whoooo!

Have a beautiful weekend!!!

If you're coming to our Christmas concert tomorrow night, make sure you get there early! It's going to be a great show, and the opening act (Daniel Kirkley) is fantastic. And Natalie Grant rocks, of course. :-)

World Vision


A group of youngsters in Michigan devise a creative method of raising funds and helping those in need through World Vision's Gift Catalog. (INTERACTIVE)

December 2007


In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus Himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Acts 20:35 (NIV)
When architect Ed Zwyghuizen designed and built a new swimming pool at his home in Zeeland, Mich., his family members hoped it would be a blessing to others as well as themselves.

Ed's three children already had taken an avid interest in the problems of the developing world by purchasing items from World Vision's Gift Catalog to provide practical assistance to poor rural families.

The catalog, which contains more than 100 unique items not found in shopping malls or department stores, enables users to honor loved ones by sending gifts in their name to children and families in need around the world. The items include everything from animals for nourishment to educational support and even an orphan and widows fund.

Setting Goals to Help Others
Christian, 10, concentrated on buying goats. Greta, 8, specialized in chickens, while Gabe, 12, set himself the ambitious goal of providing a whole farmyard of animals. Each child raised money to buy the items from the catalog by undertaking household chores. Christian even set up a roadside stand selling gourds and pumpkins to raise money for the goats.

When the swimming pool was installed, the family began to turn their attention to the problem of access to water — a major cause of poverty in many parts of the world.

The children were especially inspired by treadle pumps. A farmer using a treadle pump depresses two levers with his feet to power the pump, which extracts water from a borehole. These pumps save farmers long treks carrying buckets to and from distant water sources to irrigate their crops. They are relatively cheap, require no fuel to run, and the additional water they provide helps extend the growing season.


Gabe hit on the idea of a water-treading marathon to raise money for treadle pumps for farmers in Burundi, Africa — a tiny, impoverished country in the central part of the continent where access to fresh water is an ongoing concern. Participants sought sponsors for the number of hours they were prepared to spend treading water in the Zwyghuizens' pool.

Ed says the idea was to have at least one person in the pool treading water for a 12-hour period. That meant taking a lunch break was not an option for some — they munched pizza while they kept on treading. Others challenged themselves to do extra long stints. Christian took breaks during the day, but still clocked up six hours in the water.

'Creating a Deeper Understanding'
Altogether, there were more than 50 participants who raised $3,135 — enough for eight pumps to change the lives of some poor farmers in Burundi.

Ed says that in addition to those who participated, many more came to cheer on the water-treaders.

"It was a good time for conversation and to share about what other people around the world just don't have.

"Creating a deeper understanding is a good way of putting it," he says.

12.13.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Over 50% of us will be doing THIS holiday thing over the next week. What?
A: Opening 1 Christmas present! Congrats to Karen from Mission Viejo, who never snuck an early present. :-) She won an autographed Angels baseball, signed by Ervin Santana!!! For gift ideas for baseball fans, visit www.angelsbaseball.com.

Yay for Casting Crowns!

Casting Crowns and The Clark Sisters are the top gospel nominees for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Both acts received nods in the Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song categories, as well as individual mentions in the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and Best Traditional Gospel Albums categories for their albums The Altar and the Door and Live—One Last Time. Israel & New Breed, tobymac, J. Moss, and Donald Lawrence & the Tri-City Singers also received two nominations apiece. www.christianitytoday.com

12.12.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: In a recent survey, men listed the CELL PHONE as the best "invented gadget." What did women say was #1?
A: The FLATIRON! Thank you to the person that invented that. Congrats to Paulette, who won an Angels Baseball autographed by Scott Shields. Yay!

12.11.2007

Change a life...

...with Free Wheelchair Mission! $48 provides a wheelchair to someone in a developing country and gives them the gift of mobility for Christmas. Please call 1-866-496-4545, or donate online at https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=8265d3

To see a short video of Free Wheelchair Mission's work (have kleenex handy...it is so sweet!), click here: http://www.freewheelchairmission.org/

Thank you!!!

No Brainbuster today--it's back tomorrow at 1:15 p.m.

12.10.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: One eyebrow wrinkle is the result of 200,000......what?
A: Frowns! Turn that frown upside down. :- ) Congrats to Marilyn from La Habra, who won an Angels baseball autographed by Garrett Anderson! For some great gift ideas for baseball fans, click here: http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ana

Michael W. Smith Review

This is from one of our wonderful listeners, who saw Smitty at the Nokia Theatre/LA Live last night...

WOW!!!!!! The concert was wonderful!! I love the Katinas with all their little dance moves. Melinda Doolittle made me have goosebumps. She is an amazing singer. Michael W. Smith was awesome, did some old songs, which I love, and introduced some new songs too. I like when he introduces the songs, and tells us a little about each one. What a night! The Nokia Theatre is gorgeous!! Have you ever been there? WOWWWWW!!!! My husband went with me, and he enjoyed it a lot too. It was nice to be put into the Christmas spirit. In a week when my dog died, our class hermit crab died, and my friend Julie died from cancer at only 42 years of age, I needed those tickets. Michael W. Smith told the audience "You are not her by accident" and I totally believe that.
Thank you to everyone at the FISH for making my night special and blessed.

12.07.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: This Christmas, 85 million will be bought, but only 5 million will be worn. What?
A: Neckties!!! Congrats to Barbara, who won Michael W. Smith tickets!

"Secret" Kutless Site!

NEWS SOURCE: Kutless; Jesusfreakhideout.com

OK, so we're not exactly sure how "secret" this "secret site" is supposed to be, but as BEC rock act Kutless has entered the studio once again to record a brand new album, they've released a special, "secret site" for fans to keep tabs on what's going on. The band released on their blog today...
"Yes it true, Kutless has officially begun the recording process for their new album to be released Summer 2008. They have put up a site Exclusive Kutless (http://www.exclusivekutless.com/) that will allow fans to have a look at the entire recording process - video, blogs, photos... you name it! Make sure you stop by and say hello."
On ExclusiveKutless.com, Nick from Kutless has posted the first note to fans...
"So we are officialy up and running with the recording process. We began recording our first song today and it is going very well! We'll have som efresh video clips up soon, but you can see a few new photos on the photo page now. Click HERE to view them now. We'll be in touch soon. We hope you are all doing well!
- Nick"

Kitten Rescue!


The wonderful peeps at Kitten Rescue are having an open house this weekend!


Holiday Open House & Fundraiser
The Kitten Rescue Homeless Cat Sanctuary

Sunday, December 9th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
They will unveil new plans for the remodel of the sanctuary. Plenty of refreshments and furry friends!

For all the details, go to www.kittenrescue.org.

My beautiful Lily (on the left above, snuggling with her friend Barkley) is a rescue from Kitten Rescue. :-)

12.06.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What happens to almost 15% of holiday shoppers every year?
A: Their credit card gets declined! Congrats to Trenten, who won tix to Michael W. Smith at the new Nokia Theatre/L.A. Live this Sunday. For more info, go to www.celebrationconcerts.com.

12.05.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey found that employees spend 2-3 hours a day engaging in activities that aren't related to work...while they're on the clock! What's the #1 reason the employees gave as to why they're surfing the net, making personal calls, etc.?
A: They don't have enough work to do! (source: salary.com) Congrats to Stephanie in Buena Park, who won Michael W. Smith tix!

Food Bank Needs Help!

From my friend Sophia...

Hi Lara,

I saw on the news that there is a food bank by the name of Sova in Van Nuys that is extremely low on food items. It’s run by a Jewish organization I believe and the woman was saying that they have had a greater need and it’s overwhelming. Anyway, they are taking donations for their needed items, and it was on Fox 11 News.
Just got this from my friend Bob...
Lisa Biakanja, a long time Huntington Beach resident, raised $20,000 to erect the Angel of Hope Monument in 2002. It was a labor of love as she lost her daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 25 years ago and due to her cremation, Lisa had no place to mourn and remember her daughter. She realized that she was not the only one who need a place to go.
This event gives parents and families from all over Orange County a chance to remember their loved one and say their name out loud. For many this is the one time a year they are able to do so.

The Guild for Infant Survival, Orange County
2130 E. 4th Street, #125
Santa Ana, CA 92666
Email:
lakirch@aol.com

600 ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE SIXTH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL VIGIL TO BE HELD AT ANGEL OF HOPE MONUMENT IN HONOR OF DECEASED CHILDREN

The Guild for Infant Survival, Orange County (GISOC), in conjunction with other volunteers and organizations, will be partaking in the nationwide candlelight memorial vigil held each year on December 6th at 7 pm. This Thursday's ceremony will take place at the Angel of Hope monument, overlooking the children’s section, located at the El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest. Parents, relatives and friends are invited to gather around the base of the angel in remembrance of their loved ones, the children who have died prematurely.

Since the War in Iraq began on March 19, 2003 more than 3,800 U.S. Troops have lost their lives. The many, many fallen soldiers that no one knows by name, the heroes protecting our freedom, are not only U.S. Military, they are husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters; we remember each and every one of them. This memorial does not only recognize the “little ones” who we have lost, it recognizes a parent’s pain, whether the child was 1 year or 31 years and beyond. Each year flowers are laid upon the base of the statue and the names that more often than not go unsaid are shared with the hundreds in attendance.

The Angel of Hope monument is a place for grieving parents to gather who have lost a child of any age, for any reason. There are 75 angels throughout the United States; the Lake Forest angel is the first in Southern California. The 4-foot-3-inch bronze statue of a little girl with her arms and wings outstretched stands on a granite pedestal inscribed “Angel of Hope.” This serves as a place for parents to go to release their emotions and have a physical reminder that their child is not lost and forgotten.
The monument was dedicated on September 28, 2002, and observed its fifth memorial last December. Over 500 people gathered to remember, holding memorabilia and pictures of their loved ones. This December 6th families will be able to come together once again for support.to come together once again for support.

12.04.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: The average person will walk 5 miles while _______. What?
A: Christmas shopping!!! Congrats to Carol from Fullerton (who has already walked all 5 miles and completed her shopping), who won tix to see Michael W. Smith!

12.03.2007

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 35% of women say this is the #1 thing their husbands could do to help their holiday stress! What?
A: Clean the house!!! We also had lots of guesses of watch the kids and make dinner. :-) Congrats to Nadine, who won tix to see Michael W. Smith at the new Nokia Theatre/L.A. Live this Sunday!

From the Heart!

I'll be on Frank Pastore's show tonight just after 6 (on 99.5 KKLA or www.kkla.com) with "From the Heart," a segment where we share inspiring stories to lift your spirits. Visit us at www.fromtheheartradio.com for more info! :-)