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Happy Chinese New Year!

And even funnier if you end with "In bed"

January is boring? Not so in Ottawa

As a regular contributor to Faces Magazine, here's the piece I wrote for January:

Welcome to 2012 and if you made a new year’s resolution, there’s probably a good chance you’ve already broken it. Mine was to eat fewer potato chips and that lasted 3 days. This is not to the month to start eating properly anyway, (hopefully my trainer at Greco Sparksstreet doesn’t see this) but the NFL playoffs are in full swing and the moment that Sens fans have been 20 years for (besides winning a Stanley Cup) is the NHL All Star game which takes over the Capital from January 26-29. The fun begins on Thursday Jan 26 with the NHL trophy procession (Rideau Canal from Waverly - Ottawa Convention Centre) with all the league hardware travelling down the canal to officially open the weekend. That afternoon the Scotiabank NHL Fan Fair opens at the Convention Centre and for the next three days you can bring the family for interactive games, special appearances, trophy and memorabilia displays, live TV and radio broadcasts, music, food and dozens of other activities (CapitalTickets.ca or 613-599-FANS). Later that night from 8-9:30 the NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft takes place at the Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy. Hockey fans will remember this from last year when Phil Kessel from the Leafs was picked last, needless to say that won’t happen to him again this year. On Friday (Jan 27) you’ll want to be on the canal for the Energizer night skate, a 5k skating event that will benefit the Sens Foundation. This is perfect for families, friends or impress the date with you’re your skating skills! Money raised will go to building future outdoor ice rinks in eastern Ontario and western Quebec (www.energizernightskate.ca). On Saturday from 9-Noon the Canadian Tire NHL Junior Skills National Championship takes place on the Rideau Canal, where finalists across the country compete to show off for a segment on CBC. That night the Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition (which is still my favorite event) is on at Scotiabank Place, and has all the big names showing off their skating, puck-handling and shooting skills. Then Sunday afternoon at 4, the main event takes place (also at Scotiabank Place) when the Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game shows off the league’s best. The game has been around 59 years and is always fun to watch. By the time the ALL Star weekend is done, most of our credit card statements from the month before will have arrived and we can all do the same thing when opening them “I spent that much??” – Here’s to a successful and healthy 2012 and I wish the best for you and your family. 

Merry Christmas from the Sens..

Merry Christmas from Ryan Gosling....and...

Free TV and no it's not spam!

I'd like to donate my Sony 52' HDTV to a charity, seniors home or youth centre. 

If you want it email me: Stu@Majic100.fm and Westmount Moving will deliver (within Ottawa-Gatineau). 

Draw Sunday Dec 11.

NoMoreBullies

Back in September after seeing too many stories about bullying, the Majic 100 Morning show with Stu, Angie and Trish wanted to do something. I was bullied in in high school and tweeted one day that "If I had to visit every school in Ottawa to speak out against bullying I would". The #NoMoreBullies hashtag was created and the idea was born. If you would like the Majic Morning show to come to your school with our anti-bullying presentation, contact Mornings@Majic100.fm - Together, we ARE going to make a difference. 


Here's one of the videos that we're showing in the presentation that every kid needs to see:





And this video will answer some questions you may have about the campaign:

New from Apple: The iPumpkin

Not the latest iPhone, but the Majic 100 creation for the annual "Children at Risk" celebrity pumpkin carving competition. This weekend you can see ours along with many others at various malls in Ottawa. If you want the iPumpkin, go to Merivale Mall before this Sunday and place your bid. All money raised supports Children at Risk which helps local kids with Autism.

Buy it, because there won't be an iPumpkin2!

Blue Cheese is gross. How do you people eat this stuff? 

A stinky glove, Sens trivia and Mika what?

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Back to school..

Parents, teachers..please share with your kids.

Done something goofy today?

At the Power of Women event in Toronto recently....wait a sec, why am I writing about that event when I'm a guy. At Majic 100 we had a contest to go to the show and meet the headliner Ellen, so yours truly chaperoned the winner. (Ellen, by the way is very tiny in person and sweet...) Ok, so there's 4000 women in the room and 5 guys. One of the speakers Loretta LaRoche tells everyone to act goofy once in a while and just have fun, eluding to the fact that we're all wrapped up in our own BS a little too much. She was very funny and right. We're all busy in our daily lives, so try something silly today. Here's an example of just doing something for no reason, other than having fun. Laptop open, listening to some old school music.

Nice pants....

At the 3rd annual Plan it Safe for CHEO golf tournament I promised whoever bought the Erik Karlsson Sens jersey a mention on this blog. Leave it to Ottawa real estate agent Kevin Coady to call my bluff (for the 2nd year in a row) and he bid $1500 for this to hang in his office. No word if Kevin is going to buy some better looking pants for next year's event...

Coffee and fast cars....

If you have any free time to yourself you know how precious it is. Here's how I spend mine:

20 years later..

This day 20 years ago while away at camp, an opportunity came up to host a radio show. The studio was modest at best, in the rec hall kitchen and consisted of 2 cd players, a cassette deck and a microphone. Having been a fan of radio ever since I could remember this was my big shot, or so I thought. The frequency was 640am and maybe 10 people in the whole camp of 700 heard the show. What started that day was something I've never let go of and that's chasing the dream. In the past 20 years I've been able to do things I never thought possible and met so many incredible people along the way. The celebrities and rock stars are a nice perk, but meeting listeners like you everyday who give us even 5 minutes of your morning commute is what I cherish most. I'm always telling my kids to follow their dreams and as they get older they'll learn about the roadblocks that come with that, but it only makes you stronger and appreciate it more when you get there. I'm closing the first chapter of this amazing ride and getting ready for the next 20. In the meantime, here's the Eagles "Hotel California" on YCC radio, 640am....

You rock Grandma!

Lip dub = is a lip-sync of well known song shot in one take. Check out the latest one making the rounds.



Here's one of the stars of the video talking to the Majic 100 morning show

Huey Lewis and the News

Back in the fall of 2010 a conversation on the radio turned into a Facebook page which then turned into asking, ok...begging Mark Monahan who runs Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest to bring Huey Lewis & the News to come play Ottawa.

On Sunday July 10, they came to Ottawa and played one heck of a show. Huey even had time to talk with Majic 100 prior to his show and he was appreciative of the support, thrilled to be back in Ottawa - and really down to earth.

Here's a short interview with Huey Lewis just moments before he hit the stage..



Want more from Huey Lewis & The News? Get their new album "Soulsville" here.

5 minute Royal Ottawa recap: Will and Kate

Prior to the Royals arriving in Ottawa for Canada Day, we tried a few things on Majic 100. First was to book a hotel room 24 hours before the big day. The city was booked solid, as we found out when we called the Lord Elgin. This staffer deserves employee of the month after this call:

Then we gave you a head's up on what to expect from out 5 year old Royal Watcher, who attempts to pick up the Duchess of Cambridge:

Now, you know those fools who climb up a street lamp to get a better view? Well, in anticipation of the Royals going by Major's Hill Park on Canada Day I figured why not. After 30 minutes, the Police asked that I get down. "No prob, I said"...all I had to do was figure out how to get down!

When I did eventually get down, I did what many of you did and tried to hold the camera still enough to get this video. Watch closely, I believe the Governor General of Canada David Johnston gives me a wave..(I'm sure Majic 100 is on at Rideau Hall)

Some favorite shots of the weekend, this one by: Sean Kilpatrick of the Canadian Press:

And this one by my former co-host Sandy Sharkey from 93.9 BOB-fm

Drive-thru fun

You've heard of "planking" but have you heard of "Cone-ing"? It's the latest fad and fun to do. Here's how:

Water ban is over!

To celebrate the end of the South Ottawa water ban, many of my co-workers (and my wife) decided to welcome me into work at 5am with a surprise.

What's that saying, "Payback's a..."

Low fat drinks?

Working on the Majic 100 Morning show has it's perks..Angie and Trish are always trying new drink recipes. Here's the latest..

The folks at Woman's World were impressed:

Dear Stuntman Stu,

We are always happy to hear from our readers but we have to say that your youtube video was the highlight of our day. Thank you for sharing your Magical Low Calorie Margarita success with us. The recipe has been a big hit with our readers and we are happy to see that you agree.

We wish you and everyone at Majic100.fm the very best!

Debbie/Reader Service

10 years for CHEO

As a lead up to this year's CHEO Telethon on CTV, I shamelessly wrote on Twitter "If I get to 10 thousand followers, I'll donate $1,000 to CHEO". Why more followers? It's an ego thing and the more people following you, the closer you are to world domination (Lady Gaga has 10 million followers) By Sunday, my count was around 3700 so I decided to donate the money regardless. CHEO has always been there for our kids and my wife and I are grateful to have it in our community.

It was after that conversation that we decided to make this commitment to CHEO for the next 10 years. Congrats to this year's telethon for raising a record 6.3 Million and thanks to all of you who helped make that happen. It's your bake sales, golf tournaments, galas etc that achieve that kind of success.

Thank you!

Bus running late? No worries..

The city of Ottawa along with OC Transpo have started a pilot project in Barrhaven. The Majic 100 morning show has contacted Mayor Jim Watson for more details. Stay tuned..

Oprah says goodbye..

It's true, men do cry over Oprah..

William Shatner....

Note to self: Before sitting down with someone who's been in showbiz 50 years, look them up on Wikipedia first...

McSlacker...

Behind the scenes at McHappy Day...

Nice pants...

The people I work with have this silly idea that my wife wears the pants...and found time in their busy day to put this together.

How am I going to explain this to my kids?

Real men wear padded biker shorts....

Ever set a goal and try something completely out of your comfort zone? On Sunday May 1st the CN Cycle for CHEO raised 621k and after years of emceeing these events, I biked 70k.

When you're a novice in these events and lazy like me, it was suggested that I train for the event. Huge thanks to my trainer Luke at Greco Lean and Fit (Beech street) and the Ottawa Athletic Club for letting me abuse their stationary bikes.

Recap: 0-30k, fairly simple and straight forward. 30-60k, into the wind and challenging. The last 10k with the finish line in sight, was the best part of the ride. I would encourage anyone who's never done one of these to give it a try and do it on a team or with some friends. My buddies Roger and Gerry (veterans riders) helped me stay with the pack and without them I would still be out there.

Now, after your support of over $4000 raised and 70k in the books...next up, 100k for "Ride the Rideau" this September, benefiting the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. It's only another 30k, how hard could that be?

Shake it....

Here we have Trisha on the left, Angie on the right and yours truly in the middle. If you're invited to a wedding this summer, go with these moves.