Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to a new survey of married men, 40% said this yesterday. What?

HINT: They said this to their wives. When you hear me give the question on the air at 1:15 p.m., call your answer in to 1-866-FISH-959.

A: SAID "I LOVE YOU" TO THEIR WIVES!!! Congrats to Don, who just told his wife he loved her on the phone a few hours ago. He won a pair of tickets to Saturday's Faith and Family Night with the LA Kings at Staples Center! I'll have more tickets for you with tomorrow's B-buster.

Smitty on Twitter!

Just got this email from Michael W. Smith, who will be at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre on April 11 with Steven Curtis Chapman:

Behind The Scenes @ The UNITED Tour...
The United Tour kicked off on SATURDAY in Chattanooga, TN and has already logged nearly 1,300 miles of travel in less than 3 days. We've been to CHATTANOOGA (Saturday); Lafayette, IN (Sunday), and TODAY we're in Springfield, MO before heading back to Nashville for a few hours and continuing on to Cleveland, OH for a Wednesday concert.
This year Michael is inviting you to participate and enjoy some behind-the-scenes access by following him as he TWITTERS about being on the road. He is taking suggestions for songs, and gives you a sneak peek into what happens daily on the tour road.
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW MICHAEL - IT'S FREE: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?MichaelWSmith.comcoB/bc4bd0f182/12de0c9ea2/f9af4221fc

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: The majority of women still wear something they wore on their wedding day. What?

A: We had lots of guesses of the same hairdo, ring, and smile, but the answer was...the SAME PERFUME! Congrats to Crystal, who called in while in the car with a married friend that still wears the same perfume. :-) She's going to see the KINGS this Saturday at our Faith and Family Night!!!

Win Faith and Family Night tickets with the Brainbuster!

Listen at 1: 15 p.m. every day this week to win tickets to Saturday's LA Kings Faith and Family Night! When you hear me give the Brainbuster on the air, call your guess in to 1-866-fish-959.

LA Kings vs. Phoenix Coyotes at 7:30 PM
STAPLES Center

Faith & Family Night, featuring a pre-game concert by contemporary artist Scott Cunningham and the band Dominic Balli and The Roots Republic, plus a Special Message by Tim Chaddick.

If you would like to buy tickets (they start at $25), click here: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=599975

Kevin Max (formerly of DC Talk) welcomes son Knightly!

Kevin Max's wife Amanda has given birth to their third child, Knightly Christobal Max, on March 24 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Knightly, who joins big sister London and big brother Wilder, measured 20 inches long and weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz.

"We decided to name our third child, Knightly Christobal, after both of our affection for medieval art and history," said Kevin Max. "But all in all, he is looking to be the most modern of all our children, being of raven black hair and sharp blue eyes. I believe being a father is my greatest artistic accomplishment, and Amanda and I look forward to watching him grow and connect to his older brother and sister."

Lara's (Friday) Brainbuster

Q: Almost 65% of women in a recent survey said that if a guy admitted he had one of these, it would make him instantly adorable. What?

A: A TEDDY BEAR!!! Awwwww......

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: While men do this less than 10 times a day (on average), women do it about 60! What?

Hint: It's written all over your face. When you hear me give the B-buster on the air at 1:15 p.m., call you answer in to 1-866-FISH-959. The first caller with the correct answer wins a pair of tix to see Third Day, Brandon Heath, and Revive on May 1st at Crossroads Church in Corona!

A: SMILE! Maybe a lot of guys are going for the strong, silent, mysterious presentation? :-) Congrats to Andrea, who was on her way to volunteer in her kids' classroom when she won.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Sales of 2 things are WAY up in this recession. One is cookbooks. What's the other?

Hint: Something your Granny probably owned. When you hear me give the question on the air at 1:15 p.m., call your answer in to 1-866-fish-959. The first caller with the correct answer wins a pair of tix to see Third Day at Crossroads Church in Corona on May 1st!

A: SEWING MACHINES!!! Congrats to James in Riverside, whose wife and son make lots of things on a sewing machine, while he sews by hand. His family is saving lots of $$$ and spending lots of time together. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A "Weird But Common Pregnancy Cravings" list had ice and coal at #1 and #2! What was #3?

A: TOOTHPASTE!!! Congrats to April, a mom of 2, who always wanted to brush her teeth when she was preggers. : -) She won a pair of tix to see Third Day, Brandon Heath, and Revive at Crossroads Church in Corona on May 1st. I"ll have more tix for ya tomorrow at 1:15 p.m., and here's the link for more info on the show: http://www.fish959.com/goout.asp?u=http://kfsh-fm.fimc.net/ConcertCalendar.asp?artistid=46695

Another Jars of Clay pic from Club Nokia!

Here are the guys with our wonderful listeners Sally and Kevin, who won passes to the show!

We love posting your photos, so if you get any cool shots at any concerts, email 'em to me at lara@thefish959.com. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Win THIRD DAY and BRANDON HEATH tix (for May 1st at Crossroads Church in Corona) all week with the Brainbuster at 1: 15 p.m.

Q: What do men do MORE of after they're married than when they were single?

Hint: It involves the television or going somewhere to observe.

Call your guess in when you hear me ask the Brainbuster on the air! The studio line is 1-866-FISH-959, and the first caller with the correct answer wins.

A: WATCHING SPORTS! Congrats to Diana (who spent years in Ukraine as a missionary!), who won the Third Day tix.

Jars of Clay Pics from Club Nokia!

Here are a few pics of the guys from last Wednesday's show. Keep checking back to http://www.fish959.com/ for more pics, and a chance to watch the entire accoustic show online and on demand. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey of moms asked: "What do you wish had a drive-thru?"

A: DAYCARE!!! Congrats to Shelly in Wilmington, who won a Family 4-Pack of tix to Sunday's LA Galaxy Season Opener against DC United, and a Thursdays With Greg Laurie Harvest Prize Pack. Have a wonderful weekend!!!

TobyMac and Camp Electric!

Wanna see some of the coolest concerts this summer? Wanna rock out with your favorite band? Wanna learn some insider secrets and have backstage access? Here's the link to the Worship Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp I talked about on the air: http://www.campelectric.com/node

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey found that the WORST thing you can talk about on a first date is...your EX! What was the 2nd worst thing?

A: We had lots of guesses of politics, marriage, and kids, but the answer was....DIETING! Congrats to Nico in Irvine, who won a family 4-pack of tix to Sunday's LA Galaxy season opener at the Home Depot Center in Carson, along with a Thursdays With Greg Laurie Harvest Prize Pack. Here's the link for more info on the Galaxy game (btw, tix are 25% off!): http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=1182771

Jars of Clay and Blood: Water Mission

Yesterday at Club Nokia, the guys told us about Blood: Water, and how they've built over 600 wells in Africa, providing over half a million people with clean water.

When Dan Haseltine, Jars of Clay's lead singer, visited Africa in 2002, he had to struggle to accept what he saw. Poverty and physical and social suffering in Africa shook him, challenged him, and changed him. Haseltine returned overwhelmed by despair, transformed by hope and called to action. He came back with a vision for clean blood and clean water in Africa -- blood free of the HIV virus and water free of parasites and bacteria that cause AIDS patients and others undue suffering. He and his band mates envisioned this orphaned continent to be transformed through the installation of Christ's sacrificial symbols of blood and water.

Jars of Clay's main audience are the church and young people across the nation. The band knows that both populations are uniquely equipped to respond to world suffering and injustice. The band members saw a shining opportunity for people to offer Gods hand of mercy in the broken places. They believed that through bringing the crisis to the minds and hearts of Americans and through presenting opportunities to make a positive tangible impact in Africa, lives would be transformed both here and there.

This, then, is the Blood:Water Mission, committed to clean blood and clean water to fight the HIV/AIDS pandemic, to build clean wells in Africa, to support medical facilities caring for the sick, to make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty, injustice and oppression in Africa through the linking of needs, talents and continents, of people and resources. We need you and they need you. Please join us on this journey of hope and care.

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/BloodWaterMission/OnlineDonation.html

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to Family Circle, what have more than 6 million teens and tweens taken up?

Hint: This hobby allows you to create cute articles of clothing. :-) CAll your answer in at 1-866-fish-959 when you hear me give the question on the air!

A: KNITTING! Congrats to Marilyn from La Habra, who won the LA Galaxy tix and Greg Laurie Harvest Prize Pack.

Hi from Club Nokia!

Come see us--we're at Club Nokia at LA Live in Downtown LA!!! Jars of Clay's doing an accoustic show at 1:30, and you have a chance to win tickets to see Delirious at the House of Blues Anaheim TONIGHT, 3rd Day on May 2nd here at Club Nokia, and the SOLD-OUT Hillsong United show here at Club Nokia on April 20th. Scroll down in my blog for the specifics of today's event. :-)

We're also Twittering (www.twitter.com/kfsh) and posting updates and pics on Facebook (search for KFSH 95.9 The Fish). Hope to see ya out here!!!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do about 10% of brides have in common?

A: THEY PAY FOR THEIR OWN WEDDING! Congrats to Jan in Carson, who paid for her wedding. She won a family 4-pack of tix to see the L.A. Galaxy's season opener just down the road from her at the Home Depot Center, and also a Thursdays With Greg Laurie Prize Pack in honor of Pastor Greg's new Thursday night study group in Irvine.

Jars Of Clay Lunchtime Concert!

The Guest List is NOW Full for the Jars of Clay Concert.

Please join us for a LIVE Broadcast with Lara Scott (moi!) from LA LIVE on Wednesday, March 18 from 10am - 3pm. We will have fun FISH prizes, including tickets to Hillsong United, Delirious, LA Galaxy, and much more!!!

For those on the guest list to the concert, here are the concert detaills:

Check in begins at 12:30, with Concert Door at 1:30.

Location: CLUB NOKIA at L.A. Live, located at: 800 West Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90015

Parking: there are several parking lots located at L.A. Live, a detailed map is available here - http://www.clubnokia.com/parking.php

Please note: Tickets will be available at the check in table at Club Nokia, check in will begin at 12:30 PM (Bring a photo ID to claim tickets). Doors to the concert will open at 1:30 PM, concert will be begin shortly after.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Who have almost 60% of us emailed today?

Hint: It's someone in the office. Are we emailing because we are too lazy to go talk to them (that's my reason, lol), or because we see they are on the phone? Call your guess in to 1-866-fish-959 when you hear me give the question on the air at 1:15 p.m.

A: The PERSON SITTING NEXT TO US! :-) Congrats to Josh in Lomita, who won a family 4-pack of tix to this Sunday's L.A. Galaxy season opener vs. D.C. United at the Home Depot Center in Carson (http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=1182771&spid=18252), plus a Thursday Nights With Greg Laurie Harvest Prize Pack.

Weekend To Remember

If you've heard us talking about Family Life's Weekend To Remember on the air, then you've come to the right place for more info! This a weekend conference that teaches God's design for marriage and family. Here's the link for dates, details, and registration: http://www.fish959.com/goout.asp?u=http://www.familylife.com/weekend

Lara's (Friday) Brainbuster

Q: What have almost 10% of men said on a first date?

A: "I love you!"

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do women think about 43 times a day?

A: We had lots of guesses of kids, spouse, and pets, but the answer was...our HAIR! :-)

Fight hunger with Compassion!

Global Food Initiative

The global food crisis threatens the lives of millions and has been called a "silent tsunami," unleashing turmoil against the most vulnerable children. The Secretary-General of the UN calls it a "moral outrage" and estimates that as much as $40 billion a year is required for the next three to five years.

Compassion International exists as an advocate for children in poverty and works in some of the areas hardest hit by this crisis. We are providing solutions through local churches with nutritional provision and long-term strategies, such as agricultural education, training and tools, so that those consumed by this crisis have the opportunity to grow and prepare their own food.
We ask you to join us by donating so that our program staff will have the resources necessary to fight this global food crisis with success.

Please give as you feel led today ... and thank you.
http://www.fish959.com/goout.asp?u=http://www.compassion.com/global-food-crisis/?referer=98852&utm_campaign=gfcradio-kfsh-98852

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey revealed that THIS is the #1 thing we like to hear our significant other say. What?

A: We had lots of guesses of "I LOVE your cooking" and "You look great in that," but the answer was...OUR NAME! Congrats to Audie from Los Alamitos, who won a pair of tix to see Newsboys at Calvary Community in Westlake Village on the 21st.

Michael Tait joins Newsboys!!!

MICHAEL TAIT TO JOIN NEWSBOYS


(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 9, 2009— After 22 years and more than 2000 shows, newsboys frontman Peter Furler will no longer front the band in concert. Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year.

Peter will continue with the band and his trademark songwriting and production will remain as he focuses his professional career toward future newsboys recordings.

Michael has been on the road with the band over the past weeks working alongside Peter in what has been a positive and enjoyable experience for both parties. It has been a graceful process that both Peter and Michael have worked through as they prepare to make the change in the coming weeks.

Peter states “newsboys to me has always been a mission, and I entrust Mike, Jeff, Jody and Duncan to continue all that is in store for us as a band. I’m looking forward to focusing on the band’s studio career and spending time in my own bed after many years in a tour bus and hundreds of thousands of miles on the road.”

Wes Campbell, newsboys manager explains, “While the decision to replace Peter on the road was a painstaking one, when the idea of dc Talk vocalist Michael Tait was presented it was a no-brainer to all of us. No one can replace Peter, but we know Michael will bring a new attitude, energy and vocal style that will thrill our audience. To be able to continue a world class show and still have Peter behind the scenes guiding the career and making of newsboys music is a huge opportunity for all of us. It’s amazing that after many years of touring with dc Talk in the 1990s that in 2009 our paths would cross once again. It’s an exciting time for all of us.”

“For years, dc Talk and newsboys have been family and thus shared the same loyal and adoring fans," says Michel Tait. “When I received the initial call from newsboys to consider joining the band as lead singer, I was speechless! I immediately sought wise counsel and flooded the heavens with endless prayers for insight and vision, and I soon received a clear and definite peace. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to perform my first show as newsboys’ frontman to an audience of 12,000 people. I was completely wrapped in love and support by newsboys’ fans, who are clearly the best fans on the planet. Now I know this is exactly where I belong in this new and wonderful moment in my life’s history. This is a definite highlight of my career and for my 20+ years of walking with Jesus, and I am humbled, proud and privileged to call myself a newsboy.”

In the coming days Peter will be releasing a personal statement on the band’s website in more detail.

The band has recently finished recording its new studio album, In The Hands Of God, which features Peter as lead vocalist on the entire album. Street date for this record is May 5th.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: In a recent survey of moms, almost 25% said that if they suddenly came into some money THIS would be the first person they would hire. Who?

A: A CHAUFFEUR! Susan from Yorba Linda has three girls, and would LOVE some help getting them all around town. She won a pair of tix to see Newsboys in concert on March 21st at Calvary Community Church in Westland Village. I'll have more Newsboys tix for you tomorrow at 1:15 p.m.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey asked, "What's the #1 perk you would like that your office doesn't currently offer?"

A: We had lots of guesses of child care and an on-site gym, but the answer was...NAP TIME!!! Wouldn't that be so nice right about now? After lunch when we all start to drag a little bit? Congrats to Tre, who won a pair of tickets to see Delirious at the House of Blues Anaheim on March 18th.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A list came out of the 30 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do By The Time She Is 30. What was #1 on the list?

A: How to make a hard-boiled egg! Other items on the list were how to ask a man out, how to ace a job interview, and how to beautifully wrap a present (I've got work on that beautifully part, lol). Congrats to Shannon, who listens to us online every day at work in Loma Linda. She won a pair of tickets to see Delirious at the House of Blues Anaheim on March 18th. I'll have more tix for you tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. with a new B-buster!

FREE Jars of Clay concert!

The Fish is hosting a FREE concert with Jars of Clay Wednesday, March 18th at 1:30 pm at Club Nokia at LA Live!

As our Promotions Director Jenny put it..

FREE Events = Great FUN!

All YOU have to do to get into the show is RSVP online at http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=1198084!

Fundraiser

Our friend Jennifer sent this email to let us know about a wonderful event:

Hi Lara,

I need to introduce you to a young family and the mother in this family named Amanda Hasselkus. Amanda and her husband Ryan have been local residents of South Orange County their whole lives and have chosen Mission Viejo as their home to raise their two children Makayla 5 years old and Sterling 18 months. Ryan is a small business owner of a retail nutrition store on 17th street in Costa Mesa and Amanda stays home with her children and is involved in many local organizations and activities.

Among these is the Mission Viejo chapter of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) that meets every other Friday at Mt. of Olives Lutheran Church and the Mission Viejo South chapter of the MOMS Club. MOPS is a non-profit outreach group which supports mothers of young children. Our chapter is in its seventh year and currently has about 50 families involved in the program. MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an international non-profit organization. The club was founded in 1982 by a stay-at-home mom, named Mary B. James. Today, there are more than 1,950 chapters and over 92,000 members worldwide.

Several weeks ago Amanda was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of breast cancer. She just had a double mastectomy and will be undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery in the coming weeks and months. She is 29 years old.

I don’t have to tell you the personal, emotional, and financial strain that something like this puts on any individual or family. It’s certainly the last thing a young family and young mother like Amanda would ever even consider.

My outreach to you is a simple one. Myself along with many family and friends of Amanda are doing everything we can to help support her through this tough time. One of the biggest things that we can do is help them to cope with the immense medical costs incurred in fighting the cancer so that she can continue to raise her children and be with us for a long time as a great mother, wife, friend, and member of the community.

With this in mind on March 7th at Bridges in Irvine we will hold a Fundraiser/Silent Auction to raise funds to provide help for Amanda, Ryan and their kids in conjunction with our local MOPS chapter and the Mission Viejo MOMS club chapter and Fun Moms from Orange County.

We have GREAT vendors like 'His Kids' Christian clothing and great family silent auction items like Laker tickets, a Newport boat cruise, birthday parties for kids, memberships to gym and dance studios, gift certificates to restaurants. SO MANY people have pulled together for this AMAZING family! We really need help getting people to this event!


Here's Jennifer's email address if you would like more info: jennmcadam@yahoo.com

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A new study has found that if you put one of these on your desk, you are more likely to get a raise! What?

A: A BOWL OF CANDY! Congrats to Valerie in Placentia, who had candy on the brain--she and her granddaughter are making "stained glass" cookies, with Jolly Ranchers playing the part of the stained glass. :-) Valerie won a pair of tickets to see Delirous at the House of Blues Anaheim on March 18th.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Women that have moved say that the #1 thing they miss about their old town is family and friends. What's #2?

Hint: It's a specific person, doing a specific job, and it can be challenging to find a good one of these that knows what you like.

Call your answer in to 1-866-fish-959 when you hear me give the question at 1:15.

A: Our HAIRDRESSER!!! Congrats to Lori, who cuts her own hair but has heard lots of women asking for recommendations for a hairdresser. :-) She won a pair of tickets to see Delirious at the House of Blues Anaheim on March 18th! Click here for more info on the show (http://www.fish959.com/goout.asp?u=http://kfsh-fm.fimc.net/ConcertCalendar.asp?artistid=52985), and listen to win more tix tomorrow with a new Brainbuster.

Big Bear!

You've heard about the Alpenhorn on KKLA, and I recently got to check out this amazing bed-and-breakfast at Big Bear for myself. After rolling in after a long drive and being welcomed by Linda (the wonderful owner) and a huge array of dried fruits, nuts, sweets, and warm beverages, I immediately decided that I never wanted to leave! Everything is open and spacious yet cozy (think high ceilings and lots of warm wood and fireplaces), and there are massage chairs in the living room. There's also a HUGE movie library, amazing food (they make their own granola, which is the best I have ever tasted), and gorgeous rooms (we stayed in the Primrose, complete with giant fireplace and double jacuzzi tub). Check out these pics, and then check out their site: http://www.alpenhorn.com

Plus, the Alpenhorn is just minutes away from the slopes of Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. My hubby and I met up with some friends for a day at Summit, and had the BEST time doing just about every run on the mountain. Lift lines are short, there's a great variety of runs (which is nice for different ability levels in your group), and the weather was bee-yoo-tee--full!!! Think 65 degrees and sunny (we were boarding in sweatshirts), with really nice snow.

It looks like Big Bear is going to get MORE snow this week! Here's are some sites for more info: http://www.bigbear.com/ and http://www.snowsummit.com/index_winter.php

Lara's (Monday) Brainbuster

Q: What do almost 20% of employees admit to doing at least once a week?

A: Coming to work LATE! Congrats to Danny in Hermosa Beach, who couldn't believe that in this economy that many people are so casual about rolling in late.