Thursday, December 7
"Food Boy" Steve Stover had all the perfect holiday gifts for the cook in the family.
Jon Price was here with tips on how you can get multiple job offers in just 10 days!
Fox News' Jeff Birnbaum was here with the latest from the "Iraq Study Group" report that was released yesterday.
The smoking ban takes affect today! Bob spoke with Tom Metzger from Littler Mendelson to found out what it all means to us!
Marty Simms from the Holiday Inn on the Lane was here with the 2006 Hineygate recap!
BC's Money Tips
Here are the 5 gifts you can give kids this holiday that will make them rich!
- A Roth IRA - As low as $100 to open - For any child who has earned income.
- Best book for teaching little kids the value of a buck called, Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday. $6.99 at most bookstores - For 4 to 8 year-olds.
- Best board game for learning money-management skills called "Payday" - $14.99 at most toy retailers - For Preteens.
- Best for the aspiring entrepreneur -- Software The Sims 2: Open for Business - Price: $70 - For Teenagers.
- Best gift from Grandma - Contribution to a 529 Plan - Typically $25 to
$250 for the initial investment - For Kids up to 18.
Tomorrow's Show
Head coach of the Columbus Bluejackets Ken Hitchcock
Travel Deals with Tom Parsons
A Frontier Christmas makes it 2006 premiere!
Wednesday, December 6
CNBC Business News Anchor Liz Claman joined Bob with her new book "The Best Investment Advice I ever got"
Omar Wasow from Blackplanet.com with the hot holiday tech toys
It's a big weekend for the Charity Newsies and Doug Hoover gave Bob the scoop!
Fox News Military Analyst Colonel David Hunt spoke with Bob with all the changes in Iraq
Tuesday, December 5
Bob spoke with ESPN's Brad Edwards and got his thoughts on the Buckeyes & the BCS national title game!
Cpt. Marcus Fisk gave BC his "Operation Update" live from Baghdad
Retail expert Stephen Breech told Bob how retailers are markeing toward kids!
610 WTVN's Garden Expert Ron Wilson told BC how to Pick the perfect tree.
Bill Conley, 610 WTVN Football Analyst checked in with his thoughts about the Bucks & the BCS
BC's Money Tips
Ways to get Better Deals
Just say no - Just say no to extended warranties. They're pricey and often the cost of what you would pay to repair the product.
Bed Bath and Beyond Belief - Save all those Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons that come in the mail and newspapers. Don't fret about the expiration date. The store honors expired coupons. And allows shoppers to use several coupons for different items made in the same purchase.
Monday, December 4
Consumer Electronics Association's Jim Berry was here with his list of "Hot Holiday Electronic Gifts"
Us News & World Report's Paul Bedard checked in with his "Washington Whispers"
Jerry Palm of CollegeBCS.com gave us his preview of the Bucks vs. Florida match up in the National Champion!
Kevin Miles of Crimestoppers was here with Columbus' Crime of the Week
BC's Money Tips
Men Shop Early in rush for bargains
NUMBERS: Courtesy of Time --
- $7.044 trillion - Total income reported by Americans in 2004, down 1.4% from 2000, according to new IRS data
- $53,974 - Average income reported by U.S. taxpayers in 2004, down 3% from 2000
- 38,000 - Number of Ford employees--about 46% of the automaker's unionized workforce--who have agreed this year to take buyouts or early-retirement offers worth as much as $140,000 apiece
- $7 billion - Amount Ford will spend on the buyouts and other restructuring efforts. The company does not expect to be profitable again until at least 2009
- $437 million - Ticket sales tallied so far by the Rolling Stones for their aptly named A Bigger Bang world tour, which is the top-grossing concert tour ever
- $377 million - Estimated total sales for the previous record holder, U2's Vertigo tour, which ends this week
- 244 - Bowling score--including eight strikes--earned last week by legally blind Esther Medley of Centralia, Wash., the second highest score this year in her league
- 94 - Medley's age
Friday, December 1
The Other Paper's Danny Russell checked in with what's going on around Columbus!
Craig Kopp gave BC his review of the new movie "The Nativity Story"
Fox News' Hank Winebloom gave us a preview of the major storm headed toward Columbus this weekend!
CEO of Pinnacle Sports, Simon Noble ahead has a line on the BCS game...The Buckeyes are favored by 3 1/2 Points!
“All deals that Tom Parsons mentioned…go to www.bestfares.com and enter WTVN in story search on the left side of the home page”
"The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow gave BC the skinny on the NFL Network and what are they up to now!
BC's Money Tips
TUITION AT ALL-TIME HIGHS: Today's college grads face far greater financial burdens than their parents did. Average annual tuition at public four-year universities is $5,826 in 2006-2007, up 268 percent from 1976-77. Student grants cover 39% of the costs of a four-year college today, compared with almost 80% in the mid-1970s. (USA Today)
Thursday, November 30
"Food Boy" Steve Stover was here with his "Take Home" Pizza Challenge!
John Sestina told us how to avoid the post holiday blues with our credit card debit!
Consumer Reports' Greg Daugherty told Bob the best gifts for the holidays in 50 categories from $50 to $400
North Carolina topped the basketball Bucks last night...Jeff Rapp from the Buckeye Sports Bulletin gave us his thoughts on the game.
BC's Money Tips
HOLIDAY TIPPING GUIDE: Still not sure who to tip this holiday season? The Emily Post Institute has issued a few guidelines to make giving easier:
- Letter carriers: The US Postal Service permits carriers to accepts gifts up to $20, but not cash
- Massage therapist: Up to one session's fee and/or a gift
- Newspaper deliverer: $10 to $30
- Package deliverer: A small gift only if you receive deliveries regularly
- Pet groomer: If the same person grooms your pet all year, up to one session's fee and/or a gift
- Pool cleaner: Coast of one cleaning to be split among the crew
- Building staff where you live:
- Superintendent: $20 to $80
- Building doorman: $15 to $85
- Elevator operator: $15 to $40
- Handyman: $15 to $40
- Yard of garden worker: $20 to $50
ALL THESE MILES AND NO WHERE TO GO: Amazingly, 92% of all airline frequent flier miles are never redeemed. (The Washington Post)
Wednesday, November 29
Fox News' Rich Johnson joined Bob this morning with latest on the President's trip to Latvia
Beverly Goodman of Smart Money Magazine told BC who and who not to tip this holiday season.
610 WTVN basketball analyst Tony White gave Bob his thoughts on the Bucks game tonight against North Carolina
John Clor of Cars in Context says Auto Sales slowing down and he knows why!
BC's Money Tips
HOLIDAYS BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau --
- $19.4 billion: Value of retail sales by electronic shopping and mail-order houses in December 2005
FALSE HOPES?: According to Money magazine, a recent survey found that 39% of today's high school students expect to be millionaires by the time they are 40. Currently, 1.2% of American adults are millionaires.
THE COST OF WAR: The price tag for the ongoing war in Iraq and Afghanistan will soon surpass the amount spent during the 10-year-long Vietnam War. By next year, ongoing military operations since 9/11 will approach $600 billion. The Vietnam War, in today's dollars, cost $536 billion. (USA Today)
Tuesday, November 28
Fox News' legal analyst Craig Mitnick spoke with Bob on the "Home association vs. the Peace Wreath" story from Colorado.
Sharon Lechter told us how US home sales are tanking and how we can still make money!
BC spoke with Bradley Scott Cailor and how to lose weight without giving up Beer Drinker’s Diet
BC's Money Tips
TIS THE SEASON TO GET ENGAGED
Romance experts and diamond retailers say the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve is the peak engagement season. A new survey has some important info for guys who are thinking about popping the big question.
-- By an 84 percent to 16 percent margin, women said they'd rather have a romantic proposal than a big, gaudy ring.
-- 94 percent of women respondents prefer a private, intimate proposal to a big public event, such as a stadium scoreboard proposal.
-- Women just want it to happen. When asked if a creative, imaginative proposal was important, 70 percent of the women polled said it didn't matter, as long as the proposal happens.
The survey of 2,288 adults was conducted by Harris Interactive for Blue Nile, an online diamond and jewelry retailer.
Monday, November 27
Today marked Iraq war's 1,348th day, one day longer than American troop involvement in World War II. Bob got an update from Fox News' Clarissa Ward live from Baghdad.
How was "Black Friday" and weekend sales for both the retailers and the consumer? Bob spoke with vice president and senior portfolio manager of Huntington's private financial group Scott Adams.
Det. Gerald Milner was here from Crime Stoppers with Columbus' "Crime of the Week"
BC's Money Tips
MEN SPEND MORE ON HOLIDAY GIFTS THAN WOMEN
A new survey proves what guys have said all along -- they spend more money on gifts and entertaining during the holiday season than women.
A new Visa survey of credit and debit cardholders found the following results:
-- Americans spent an average of $1,224 on gifts and entertaining during the holiday season.
-- Men spent an average of $1,288 while women report spending an average of $1,186.
-- Fifty eight percent of those surveyed spend a thousand dollars or less during the holiday season, while a quarter of respondents spend between $1,000 and $2,500.
-- Two percent of respondents spend over five thousand dollars on gifts and entertaining.
Visa surveyed 1,007 credit and debit cardholders.
Friday, November 24
Bob returned stuffed with turkey!
It's "Black Friday" and Bob spoke with Katlean De Monchy from Nexpert on holiday shopping!
"movie boy" Craig Kopp gave BC a preview on the new movies for this weekend!
Morgan Reed was here with some online shopping safety tips
Smart Money Magazine's Beverly Goodman gave us her thoughts on "black Friday"
Thursday, November 23
BC was off for Thanksgiving Day...Thanks to Joel Riley for sitting in! Bob will return tomorrow!
Wednesday, November 22
Jami Bernard gave us some tips so we don’t “Pig Out” this Thanksgiving
Ellen Davis of the National Retail Foundation told BC that Gift Cards will have their biggest year yet!
610 WTVN football analyst Bill Conley gave Bob his thoughts on the Michigan game and what we could expect from this weekend's game.
One of our favorite spots in German Villiage is Lindey's and owner Sue Doody told Bob about her book "As the Tables Turn"
Tuesday, November 21
Bob got a "Operation Update" from Cpt. Marcus Fisk "Live from Baghdad"
610 WTVN football analyst "Munch" gave BC his Michigan recap
Joe Pilotta of "Big Research" released his study on "Life Events & Spending Behaviors"
Bob spoke with Jill Kirila of Squire Sanders and how minimum wage will stress business owners -
Monday, November 20
Bob had the highlights from Jim Tressel's Michigan Post Game Press Conference.
610 WTVN Football Analyst Dave Purdy joined BC to recap the Michigan game.
Former Head coach and 610 WTVN Football Analyst Earle Bruce gave Bob his thoughts on the Michigan game and the passing of Bo.
Fox News' Rich Johnson gave Bob the latest news on the President's trip to Asia.
Det. Gerald Milner of "Crime Stoppers" was here with the "Crime of the Week"
Friday, November 17
The Other Paper's Danny Russell gave Bob the inside scoop on "Beat Michigan" Week around town
Craig Kopp "Movie Boy" gave BC his review on the new James Bond movie "Casino Royal
610 WTVN Football Analyst and former head coach Earle Bruce told Bob his Buckeyes vs. Michigan preview
The Danger Brothers hung out in the studio this morning getting ready for Hineygate...need I say more?
Lt. Karl Barth from the Columbus Police Department joined BC with what the fans should expect this weekend!
Bob was joined by football's only 2 time Heisman winner Archie Griffin. He gave Bob his thoughts on the big game!
Thursday, November 16
"Restaurant Boy" Steve Stover gave Bob some tailgate ideas.
BC was joined by Dave Maetzold, 610 WTVN Sport Guy had some thoughts on the Buckeyes game.
Bon Appetit Magazine's editor in chief Barbara Fairchild gave Bob some Thanksgiving dinner tips.
610 WTVN Football Analyst Craig Krenzel gave Bob his thoughts on the OSU / Michigan game!
How many people have dotted the "I" during script Ohio? Doug Hoover says "6"...some say more!
Wednesday, November 15
Bob spoke with Former Columbus Mayor and Buckeye Captain Greg Lashutka. Greg told BC some great stories about playing for Woody against Michigan.
610 WTVN Football Analyst Bill Conley gave Bob his thoughts on this weekend's game.
Bob was joined by Gene Smith, OSU's AD...He told Bob what we can expect from the University this weekend!
Tuesday, November 14
Bob got an "Operation Update" live from Baghdad with Cpt. Marcus Fisk
BC spoke with Munch and got his thoughts on the big game this weekend!
Are doctors performing too many unnecessary surgeries? Dr. Robert Kirsch told Bob "Yes!"
ESPN's Brad Edwards spoke with Bob about the Bucks vs. Michigan game this weekend!
BC's Money tips
SO WHAT WILL WE BE FIGHTING OVER THIS BLACK FRIDAY?
Every year, Toy Wishes magazine predicts the Hot Dozen, a list of the most popular and best selling kids toys for that holiday season. This year's list includes:
The Toy Wishes Holiday Preview Hot Dozen:
- Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses, by Mattel, ages 3 and up
- Bratz Forever Diamondz, by MGA Entertainment, 6 and up
- Butterscotch My Furreal Friends Pony, by Hasbro, 4 and up
- Digi Makeover, by Radica, 8 and up
- Fly Wheels XPV, by Jakks Pacific, 8 and up
- Kid Tough Digital Camera, by Fisher-Price, 3 and up
- LEGO Mindstorms NXT, by Lego, 10 and up
- Magtaskik, by Mega Brands, 3 and up
- Monopoly Here & Now, by Hasbro, 8 and up
- Speed Stacks Stackpack, by Play Along, 4 and up
- TMX Elmo, by Fisher-Price, 18 months and up
- Wii video game system, by Nintendo, 6 and up
Monday, November 13
Bob had the highlights from Jim Tressel’s Northwestern Post Game Press Conference
610 WTVN football analyst Dave Purdy gave BC his thoughts on the Buckeyes victory over Northwestern and what to expect this week with Michigan
Pat Buchanan joined Bob with his "Election Day" recap one week later
US News & World Report's Paul Bedard was here with his weekly "Washington Whispers"
Jerry Palm from College BCS.com told us what is next for the Buckeyes
Det. Gerald Milner of Crime Stoppers was here with Columbus' Crime of the Week"
BC's Money Tips
Kroger ends gas promos in Colorado
Ohio laws are different. But gas stations continue to loose business to supermarkets and would like to slow them down, but do not know how to do it.
Best deal around is the gift cards at Giant Eagle!
Friday, November 10
What's going on around Columbus this weekend? Danny Russell from the Other Paper told us!
"Stranger Then Fiction" is on e of the new movies being released this weekend..."Movie Boy" Craig Kopp told BC "it's not that bad...pretty funny movie."
Does this dress make me look fat? how about your home town? Bob spoke with University of Toronto's Professor Matt Turner on his new study that was just released.
The Buckeyes take on the Northwestern Wildcats this weekend. Former coach and 610 WTVN football analyst Earle Bruce gave us his thoughts and keys to a victory!
“All deals that Tom Parsons mentioned…go to http://www.bestfares.com/ and enter WTVN in story search on the left side of the home page”
Thursday, November 9
STEVE STOVER'S TOP 25 COLUMBUS RESTAURANTS
First, the top four, four that could make in anywhere in the US
Handke’s Cuisine - world class chef
Rigsby’s Cuisine Volatile - even better with Kent Rigsby in the kitchen
L’Antibes - Dale Gusset’s tiny, romantic spot in the Short North
The Refectory - one of the best wine lists in the US, and great food
And the rest of the top 10….
G Michael’s
Kihachi
“M”
La Tavola
Basi Italia
Thom's on Grandview
SPECIAL MENTION: though not full service, gourmet restaurants, these are the
BEST in their category, and as good as any in the country
Pistachio
City Barbeque
Jeni's Ice Cream
And the best of the rest, in alphabetical order
Abbracci
Alana’s
Barcelona
Burgundy Room
Clarmont
Guiseppe's Ritrovo
McCormick & Schmick's
Northstar Cafe
Pan-Asian favorites - Haiku, Shoku, Lemongrass, Liu Pon-Xi
Restaurant Japan
Seven Stars at the Worthington Inn
Spagio
Starliner Diner
The Steakhouses - Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris, Hyde Park, Mitchell’s, the Top
Thai Orchid/Thai Taste
Up-and-Coming-Ocean Club, Bexley's Monk (not reviewed since re-opening), Granville Inn, "8"
Honorable Mention - Cameron’s, Columbus Fish Market, Hunan Lion, Guangdong (dim sum), Lindey’s, RJ Snappers
Worth a Detour - Jean-Robert's at Pigall's, Jean Ro, Pho Paris, & Boca in Cincinnati
Winds Cafe in Yellow Springs
Wednesday, November 8
The elections are over...we now know the winners! Bob spoke with Fox News' Greg Kelly with the latest news!
Republican Strategist Edwina Rogers joined BC with her thoughts on what the elections results mean to us!
610 WTVN Football Analyst Bill Conley called Bob with his Buckeyes / Northwestern Preview
Now that the elections are over what does it mean to the stock market? Allen Wastler of CNN Money knows and he told BC this morning.
Steven Schlesinger, a well known "Election Law Expert" gave Bob his take on the election results and why the went the way they did.
BC Money tips
Consumers Grade Retailers on Customer Service
By George Anderson
A new study conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation and American Express, found that 85 percent of consumers shop more often and spend more at retailers that offer higher levels of customer service. Eighty-two percent said they are likely to recommend retailers with superior customer service to friends and family.
Nordstrom ranked first for delivering service to shoppers in the poll of more than 8,600 consumers. Also making consumers' top 10 list were Coldwater Creek, Marshall Field's, Kohl's, Boscov's, Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), JCPenney, Lane Bryant, Best Buy and Eddie Bauer.
The study also ranked retailers by channel. Those ranking highest in online and direct sales were L.L. Bean, Blair, Amazon.com, Overstock.com, and NewEgg.com.
Wal-Mart graded highest in the discount segment followed by Target, Kmart, Meijer and Costco.
Wegmans ranked number one in grocery with Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Publix and Vons following.
Stretch to buy a house
Beware, homebuyers. Everyone around you is conspiring against your financial best interests.
Your real estate agent wants you to buy the most expensive house you can: the higher the price tag, the bigger her commission. Your lender is in cahoots, as well. Not only will a larger loan rack up more fees and interest, but also the lender knows you'll move heaven and earth to pay your mortgage even when you're falling behind on other bills.
Buying too much house could mean giving up other things you want: vacations, eating out, a college fund for your kids, a sufficient retirement kitty. Or it could mean ever more debt, as you borrow to try to maintain your lifestyle.
Tomorrow's Show
Restaurant Boy Steve Stover
Is Wal-Mart too "chic"?
Tuesday, November 7
Bob spoke with Mike Majchrowitz from Fox News. BC got the latest on election day and what we should expect!
BC got an "Operation Update" live from Baghdad with Cpt. Marcus Fisk
Much on the Bucks! Bob got a preview of the game this weekend from Munch!
Ohio's own and now Fox News talking head, Bill Hemmer joined Bob with the latest on all the Ohio elections!
Can we blame everything on obesity? Sheldon Jacobson from the University of Illinois at Champaign - Urbana says "Yes!"
BC's Money Tips
Ways to avoid going into debit during the holidays
Monday, November 6
Bob had the highlights from Jim Tressel’s press conference after the victory over Illinois
Fox News' Courtney Kealy joined Bob live from Baghdad. She was in teh court room yesterday during saddam's verdict!
610 WTVN Football Analyst Dave Purdy gave Bob his Northwestern preview
US News & World Report's Paul Bedard checked in with his weekly "Washington Whispers"
Michael Barone from US News and World Report told BC about the election time "The Six Year Itch"
Crime stoppers' Det. Gerald Milner was here with Columbus' Crime of the week
BC's Money Tips
What Worries you?
-The risk of unemployment
-Being able to afford a major medical emergency
-Paying off credit card debt
-Having enough for education, a home or major expenses
-Saving enoughfor retirement
Tomorrow's Show
Munch on the Bucks!
Cpt. Marcus Fisk live from Baghdad
Can we blame everything on Obesity?
4 ways to stay out of debit during the holidays!
Friday, November 3
Danny Russell from The Other Paper told Bob what's going on around Columbus this weekend.
"Movie Boy" Craig Kopp gave BC his movie review of "Borat"...he liked it!
610 WTVN Football Analyst & hall of fame coach Earle Bruce gave BC his Illinois Preview
Angela McGlowan of Fox News told Bob the crucial last days of election stumping is here!
Joesph Michelli author of "The Starbucks Experience" told Bob some tips Starbucks uses that can apply to your life!
Keith Jackson dropped by with his thoughts on the Buckeyes / Illinois game and took some calls from the "Hotline"
“All deals that Tom Parsons mentioned…go to http://www.bestfares.com/ and enter WTVN in story search on the left side of the home page”
Thursday, November 2
"Food Boy" Steve Stover gave Bob his Restaurant Review of “8”. The new restaurant in German Villiage.
Munch gave BC his thoughts on the Buckeyes & Illinois game this weekend.
Frank Donatelli, Fox News' Republican Strategist told Bob his views on the John Kerry Backlash
Bob spoke with Chris Byrne the "Toy Guy" With only 51 days until Christmas, Chris told BC all the "Hot Toys" for the holiday season.
Wednesday, November 1
Rich Johnson from Fox News had the latest on John Kerry’s Comments and the backlash
Brian Cronk from the Wall Street Journal had the report on Customer Service Pet Peeves
Syracuse University's Professor Bob Thompson told BC hwhy and how Negative Campaign Ads work
610 WTVN Football analyst Bill Conley gave Bob a preview of the Illinois game this weekend
Chris Atkins from the Tax Foundation Media Service says Ohio is not tax friendly
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Fox News' Rich Johnson told Bob the White House's plan to get on the Campaign Trail before next Tuesday's elections
Dr. Manny Alvarez gave BC some Halloween Safety tips so you will be prepared for tonight's "begger's night"
Randy Hall of CNS News told us to "think before we buy pink!"
Scott Rasmussen from the "Rasmussen Report" gave us his thoughts on the upcoming Ohio Elections
BC's Money Tips
"Four tips to help you stay out of debt during the holidays"
Monday, October 30, 2006
Bob had the highlights from Jim Tressel's Minnesota Post Game Press Conference
610 WTVN Football Analyst Dave Purdy gave BC his thoughts on the Bucks win over Minnesota and what we can expect this weekend against Illnois
Paul Bedard from US News and World Report told Bob some of the news and his "Washington Whispers"
Buckeyes Football is hot...but Basketball is warming up! Bob spoke with Jeff Rapp from the Buckeye Sports Bulletin live at the Big Ten Basketball Meetings.
Crime stoppers' Det. Gerald Mlner was here with his "Crime of the Week"
BC's Money Tips
Ready, Set Winter!
Tune Up!
There really is no such thing anymore. Your engine is running properly or it's not. Spark plug replacement is simply a maintenance task scheduled at 100,000 miles. If your "check engine" light isn't on, relax. However, you may want to inspect or replace the air filter and cabin air filter, if your car has one.
Friday, October 27, 2006
