Would you do this to your Car?

Caught a vehicle driving around in one of these today in Barrie (and yes Christmas is technically over). I didnt look like Santa driving either.... So, wondering...

Would you do this to your Car?  And, if yes... How long would you wait till you remove the Car Antlers and Red nose?  (Almost like how long do you wait till you take down the Xmas tree and/or Christmas Lights!)

Almost reminiscent of the Car lashes, which came out a couple of years ago, dontcha think? Seen them a few times as well around town!

2012 CHRISTIAN GRAMMY NOMINATIONS

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards show will air on Feb. 12, 2012 at the Staples Center in L.A.

Check out to see if your favorite Christian Artist was nominated:

List of 2012 Grammy Gospel Nominees

Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
1. “Do Everything” - Steven Curtis Chapman
Track From: Re:Creation
[Sparrow Records]
2. “Alive” (Mary Magdalene)
Natalie Grant
Track From: Music Inspired By The Story
[Wow Joint Venture/Emi Cmg]
3. “Your Love”
Brandon Heath
Track From: Leaving Eden
[Reunion Records]
4. “Jesus”
Le'andria Johnson
Track From: The Awakening Of Le'andria Johnson
[Music World Gospel]
5. “I Lift My Hands”
Chris Tomlin
Track From: And If Our God Is For Us...
[Sparrow Records / sixstepsrecords]

Best Gospel Song
1. “Hello Fear”
Kirk Franklin, Songwriter (Kirk Franklin)
Track From: Hello Fear
[Verity Gospel Music Group/Fo Yo Soul Ent.; Publisher: Aunt
Gertrude Music]
2. “Sitting With Me”
Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Gerald Haddon & Tammi
Haddon, Songwriters (Mary Mary)
Track From: Something Big
[Columbia Records; Publishers: Precious Baby Music/T Bella
Music/Emi April Music, It's Tea Tyme, That's Plum Song]
3. “Spiritual”
Donald Lawrence, Songwriter (Donald Lawrence & Co.
Featuring Blanche Mcallister-Dykes)
Track From: YRM (Your Righteous Mind)
[Verity Gospel Music Group; Publisher: Quiet Water
Entertainment]
4. “Trust Me”
Richard Smallwood, Songwriter (Richard Smallwood &
Vision)
Track From: Promises
[Verity Gospel Music Group; Publishers: Universal-Z
Tunes/T.Autumn Music]
5. “Window”
Canton Jones, Songwriter (Canton Jones)
Track From: Dominionaire
[Cajo Records; Publisher: Cajo Music]

Best Contemporary Christian Music Song
1. “Blessings”
Laura Story, Songwriter (Laura Story)
Track From: Blessings
[Fair Trade Services; Publishers: New Spring/Gleaning
Publishing]
2. “Hold Me”
Jamie Grace Harper, Toby Mckeehan & Christopher Stevens,
Songwriters (Jamie Grace Featuring Tobymac)
[Gotee Records; Publishers: Universal Music, Brentwood Benson
Tunes, Songs Of Third Base/Chriscendo Music, Meaux
Mercy/Achtober Songs]
3. “I Lift My Hands”
Louie Giglio, Matt Maher & Chris Tomlin, Songwriters (Chris
Tomlin)
Track From: And If Our God Is For Us...
[Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords; Publishers: Sixsteps
Music/Worshiptogether.Com Songs/Vamos Publishing/Thankyou
Music/Spiritandsong.Com Publishing]
4. “Strong Enough”
Matthew West, Songwriter (Matthew West)
Track From: The Story of Your Life
[Sparrow Records; Publishers: External Combustion Music/Songs
For Delaney/Songs Of Southside Independent Music]
5. “Your Love”
Brandon Heath & Jason Ingram, Songwriters (Brandon
Heath)
Track From: Leaving Eden
[Reunion Records; Publishers: Sony/Atv Cross Keys
Publishing/Big Skwawka Music, Sony/Atv Timber
Publishing/Windsor Hill Music]

Best Gospel Album
1. The Love Album
Kim Burrell
[Shanachie Entertainment]
2. The Journey
Andraé Crouch
[Riverphlo Entertainment]
3. Hello Fear
Kirk Franklin
[Verity Gospel Music Group/ Fo Yo Soul Ent.]
4. Something Big
Mary Mary
[Columbia Records]
5. Angel & Chanelle Deluxe Edition
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
[Music World Gospel]

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
1. Ghosts Upon The Earth
Gungor
[Brash Music]
2. Leaving Eden
Brandon Heath
[Reunion Records]
3. The Great Awakening
Leeland
[Essential Records]
4. What If We Were Real
Mandisa
[Sparrow Records]
5. Black & White
Royal Tailor
[Essential Records]
6. And If Our God Is For Us...
Chris Tomlin
[Sparrow Records / sixstepsrecords]

Check our Our Gingerbread House! :) Yommm!

Remembrance Day Ceremonies Today - 11-11-11

1. Owen Sound-  A Parade by City Hall and the Cenotaph before 11oclock.

2. York Region - Service at the Newmarket Cemetery at 10:30.

3. Huntsville - Parade and laying of the wreaths at the Cenotaph on Veterans Way before 11am.

4. Barrie- Services at the Cenotaph at Memorial Square & Georgian College before 11am.

5. Peterborough- Parade from PCVS to the Centoph downtown before 11am.


Join Life 100.3 at 11 this morning (Nov 11) as Pastor Howard Courtney of Innisfil Community Church leads us in a time of reflection and thanksgiving; as we pause and remember those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country.

Movie Bloopers that made it onto the Big Screen

Ok, Whose the guy walking around in a cowboy hat- this is a Pirates movie!

  Is that a shadow, or is something holding up that flying pod?

      So... was this guy able to get a lifejacket on the Titanic... or not?

Woody, what time is it anyways?

(photos courtesy of moviemistakes . com - too funny not to share!)

Top 10 Christian Artist Fun Gift Ideas

While checking out the websites of musicians we play on Life 100.3, every so often we come across an item that makes us go, "Hmm, that might just make the list- for early an Xmas present or birthday shopping".  Besides,  many of us have our very own secret treasure closet or drawer of random presents we could use when the time is appropriate anyways! Whether its an item we just haaad to buy for the niece (even if her birthday is not till next year!) ... or we found stuff on massive discount we felt the need to stock up on.... or found random fantastic gift ideas at the dollar store that honestly looked worth more than a buck...  or a recycled present from another person that well, we didnt really need... and dont tell us you've never recycled a present before! 

That said, here's a list of Top 10 Christian Artist Gift Ideas we thought were unique and fun, and under 20 bucks, courtesy of the Breakfast Club...


1. The Owl City Stuffed Owl - $15
  http://www.districtlines.com/19726-Owl-City-Stuffed-Owl-Misc/Owl-City



2. Need to Breath Wall Clock -  $15
http://store.needtobreathe.net/new-arrivals/reckoning-wall-clock.html?intcmp=d2c/needtobreathe/merch/wallclock-image



3. Francesca Batistelli "This is the Stuff" Notepad  (so you dont forget!) - $6
http://www.francescamusic.com/product/stuff-notepad



4. Casting Crowns Belt Buckle - $5
http://castingcrowns.com/store/crowns-belt-buckle



5.  Matt Kearney T-shirt with a Tie (yes, that is a tie imprinted on a tshirt) - $17
http://www.shopbenchmark.com/matkearney/new-products/mat-kearney-tie-shirt.html



6. Toby Mac Drumsticks - $18
 http://tobymac.zambooie.com/pages/productdetail/Drum_Sticks_43/



7. Newsboys Slap-Bracelet - $5
 http://www.newsboysstore.com/store/accessories/product/snap-bracelet/



8. Chris Tomlin DogTag - $8
 http://christomlinstore.com/apparel/and-if-our-god-is-for-us-dog-tags.html



9. Jonny Diaz Guitar Pick Jewelry (we found out there is more than one use for your pick!) - $5
http://jonnydiaz.storenvy.com/products/26788-guitar-pick-necklace



10. Steven Curtis Chapman Cinderella's Crown Necklace - $10
http://stevencurtischapman.com/store/cinderella-crown-necklace-768


Dont forget to check out the Life 100.3 Store Page too, ok!  ... http://www.lifeonline.fm/store.html

Happy Shopping!  :)

ARRRRRRGOS!

October 21st was SU Sportz "Real Deal Family Night" with the Toronto Argos! LIFE 100.3 listeners were on hand, along with tons of church groups and Christian schools from all across Ontario. I was blessed to be able to take my own family: here I am with my kids BJ (6) and Esther (3), and Jason the Argonaut. I'm not sure how old he is, but the Argonauts franchise has been around for 138 years...so he may be older than the three of us combined!



Despite a near-epic 4th quarter comeback attempt, the Argos came up short in the end, losing 31-24 to the Eskimoes. But the best part of the night was the post-game event, where we heard testimonies from several Toronto Argonaut players and had the opportunity to meet them for pictures and autographs. Not only that, but I was able to say hello to my favourite CFL player of all time - Argo legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons!

It was a memorable event - thanks to all LIFE listeners who came out to cheer on the Argos and enjoy a great night!

Occupy Toronto/Baystreet 2011 Pictures

In downtown Toronto over the weekend, a view of the "Occupy Toronto / Baystreet" protesters on Bay street (taken from a balcony).  Im sure you can see them lining the street above. They eventually set up tents at St.James Park.

While walking downtown in the Financial District, these friendly protesters posed for a picture.

The protests here have been fairly peaceful so far, lets hope and pray they stay that way.  These "Occupy" protests are a grassroots movement ongoing in 80 countries around the world (including cities in Canada like Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto) that feature demonstrations against corporate greed and global financial inequality.

AMAZING Toby Mac & Jamie Grace Concert Oct 7-8 2011

Toby Mac is such a genuine, youthful, energetic Christ-passionate stage performer and talented musician.  It was an AMAZING concert at the Church on the Queensway Friday Oct 7 2011! 

There's another show tomorrow Oct 8 you dont wana miss!  (If you went on Friday, you can bring your stub in-- and take a friend for 10 bux for tomorrow/Saturday's show)

The line-ups at Church on the Queensway went all around the building for this 3000+ sold-out gig.

I met a few Christian music listeners who lined up to meet Toby Mac before the concert. One couple even phoned their brother, who was a muscian, and asked Toby Mac to encourage him on the phone, during their visit.  He did so, with a friendly tone. 

Toby was even able to do a radio cut-in with myself, Maria, and Evan Duran of "The Slam" on Life 100.3 where when Evan said on the phone to me: "Give Toby a Hi-5 for me" at that EXACT moment, Toby Mac gave a high-five, without having even heard Evan's voice on the other side of the phone asking me to do so... pretty awesome moment!

Oh, and I also met for the first time the Life Breakfast Club's past famous Co-Host Woody! I've heard so many great things about him.

As the concert started, Jamie Grace did a lively performance which included asking people to dance-- saying it was ok if you're parents embarrassed you or vice versa!

One thing I loved about Jamie Grace's performance was when she shared about the time she cancelled her Blackberry internet data package at 19 years old as a student... and decided to use that money to sponsor a child in an under-developed country with the Compassion organization instead. Wow, what an example to all of us!

Toby Mac then took the stage as energetic as ever!  From Stop-and-Go motion dancing to crowd surfing, he definitely presented a youthful spirit, and even promised the people of Toronto a GREAT show!

But he also said that going to the concert, was not about "seeing a Toby Mac/Jamie Grace gig", it was about worshipping God!

He sang a version of Bluetree's "God of this City" and talked about how with 3 of his early songs in the group DC Talk, he found inspiration for them, while walking the streets of Toronto (and wrote them here too!)

He also mentioned, that no matter how far you feel from God, all you need to do is just simply turn around, and He is Right There.

All in all, a very meaningful yet entertaining performance, that was very much full of God's love, energy, and inspiration!  :)

Life Breakfast Club @ The Hunstville Fall Fair Ferris Wheel

Ben & Maria are on the Ferris Wheel @ The Hunstville Fall Fair-  Fri, Sat, Sun Sept 23-25!!! Bring a non perishable food donation for the food bank and ride with them on the ferrish wheel for FREE!  See you there!!! 


 CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES ... http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002804454345#!/media/set/?set=a.120112601425554.12893.100002804454345&type=1 

Do you like your new facebook profile?

The layout of facebook has changed yet again!   Looks like some people dont seem too happy about it. One person even decided to see what would happen if Dr.Seuss were alive, giving his feedback on the new facebook layout, check this out...

A lil bitter perhaps?   Either way, its too funny! :) 

Dog with the Longest Ears in the World

... Its Harbor the Hound!  ear # 1  - 12.25 inches and ear #2 13.5 inches... (I wonder if he can fly too?)

EMBARRASSING PICTURE DAY PHOTOS!!!!!!

Do you remember "picture days" from school?  With the start of a new school year, we're sure the kids will be having theirs sometime soon.  Today on the Breakfast Club, we're talking about most embarrassing picture day moments.... do you have any? 

 

 

Maple Noise 2011- More Pictures Here!!! :)

What I loved most about Maplenoise 2011 Toronto (at Catch the Fire on Sept 16), was not only that the musical performances were outstanding and FUN-- but knowing full well that each and every artist on stage “do what they do” not only because they love it, but as an act of worship to God. I think knowing that, is pretty cool. I feel blessed our radio station, Life 100.3 could be a part of it.

Ten Amazing Christian Bands, one night of great music and worship. The highlight of the night (Newsboys) not only had entertaining stage effects between the rising platforms and the carnival-ride-like spinning of their drum set, but their lead singer Michael Tait (see pic above) also talked about growing up on welfare in the inner city, in a family of 9 where he was the youngest-- yet look where God has brought him today! Michael also talked about how his father passed away from cancer, and how he admired his dad, because it was his father who had taught him about Christ. Also, he says his dad was married to his mother for 42 years and came home every night- a good role model for any family man. He had also mentioned how their band the Newsboys would be “losers” - if it weren't for the grace of Christ in their lives, because it was only through a personal relationship with Jesus that could take away any heavy baggage from the past, and make them clean, new, and born again.

Maplenoise 2011 was a great showcase of today's Christian contemporary music variety (especially with the many Canadian acts). From worship artists who played acoustically, to others who rocked the stage with smoke machines! I really appreciated the night-- besides feeling spiritually uplifted by being able to sing along to songs in praise of our wonderful God- I also genuinely enjoyed the acts. Talking to the artists and hardworking staff who made this event possible, was a blessing too. (And as a side note, to the “anonymous person” who came up to me in between emceeing the show and handed me a Twix chocloate bar-- hey, sweet thanks- God bless you! That was so nice!). It was also great that the concert showcased the works of World Vision as well, an amazing international charity that helps children have a brighter future in underdeveloped countries. (worldvision.ca)

I look forward to many more Maplenoise events in upcoming years, and pray God is able to bless this tour with much success across Canada so that they can continue to be that place where people can bring their friends to not only hear/enjoy great music... but also hear about Christ, and be a place where people can feel his love... through the music, the artists, and the message.

A big props as well to Sam and the staff at Every Eye Media for putting this fantastic cross-Canada tour together! (everyeye.ca)

Click the link below for more Maplenoise 2011 pix on my facebook page... Enjoy!!!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002804454345#!/media/set/?set=a.117690405001107.11906.100002804454345&type=1

How was your experience at Maplenoise 2011?  Any cool stories to share?  Feel free to comment on this post or add me as a friend on facebook "Maria Lopez Cohost", and we can chat there! 

 God bless you!

Jodi King and Jon Bauer visit the Breakfast Club

Maple Noise 2011 is happening tonight (Sept 16, Friday) in Toronto!  Life 100.3 is excited to be there, to catch 10 amazing Christian bands on stage including...

- To Tell
- Manic Drive
- Jodi King
- Bread of Stone
- Jonny Diaz
- Greg Sczebel
- Jon Bauer
- Manafest
- TFK
- Newsboys!!!

Jodi King and Jon Bauer visited the Life 100.3 studios today... check out their lovely picture with Ben & Maria of the Breakfast Club! :)

Maria's first blog!!! :) Hooray!!! From Wasaga Beach

Hey, it's Maria!!! Ok, I will admit Im not the most tech savvy person.... so.... I thought I would write my first blog ever with a "Helllllo Everybody!!! I hope this works!"  Hehe.  Also.... I went to Wasaga Beach for the first time in my life yesterday... it's the week of September 12th and it still feels like summer, what a blessing to live around Barrie where the beaches are gorgeous and the seagulls are a plenty!  And the humidity some days makes you feel like you live in Hawaii.  (For the record, at Wasaga Beach over the weekend I saw dozens of seagulls rip open a bag of potatoe chips and consume the ENTIRE bag...... I would have taken a picture but I didnt wana get too close to the action, lol!)  Anyways... here is a picture we can all share of Wasaga Beach, use as your laptop wallpaper, etc.  We live in a beautiful area, Thank God for the little blessings in your life. Talk to you later!!!  (and I hope this works)