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 Ten Fun Facts About Bees
1. Honey bees' wings beat 11,400 times per minute
2. A single hive contains between 40,000 - 45,000 bees
3. All male bees are called drones and their only function is to mate with the queen bee
4. All worker bees are female, with many different tasks
5. Bees cannot recognize the color red
6. Bees have been producing honey for at least 150 million years
7. In the course of her lifetime, a worker bee will produce 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey
8. The queen can lay 3000 eggs in a day
9. The queen only eats a special food called royal jelly, and lives about 2 years
10. It would take only one ounce of honey to fuel a bee's flight around the world  Check out the "What's Happening!?" page for more information about Random Acts of Theatre's upcoming show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
 Jaxon Brown
Have you ever wondered if dogs were advanced enough to perform tasks that go beyond fetching the paper or rolling over on command? Well, yesterday Jaxon the dog created his own facebook page.Facebook is a popular website where people can set up their own personalized page about themselves, and then connect with "friends" to share photos, messages, videos, etc. It's a great way to stay in touch with people, and apparently Jaxon felt the need to get up with the times. If you're a Facebook user, search Jaxon Brown and ask to be his friend. He loves the people. www.facebook.com
 CHAT Students Win 2nd in National CompetitionEvery year, C-SPAN holds a Student Cam competition where middle and high school students can submit videos about a specific theme. This year, the theme was "A message to the new president: What is the most urgent issue for the new president to address after taking office, and why?" Claire Compton, CHAT's broadcast journalism teacher, had her advanced broadcast students create videos for this contest as a class assignment. After several months of researching, filming, and editing, the students submitted their videos by inauguration day. Last week, Compton received word from C-SPAN that three of her students, Whitney Strong, Allison Moore, and Michelle Harris, had won second place out of almost 1,000 entries nation-wide. Way to go girls! Congratulations on all your hard work and awesome accomplishment!
 Check it out people! Ronald at the controls. Oh, he'll answer your calls, he'll play your commercials, he'll wear those headphones, he'll speak the truth.
Now that is a beautiful thing.  Get ready for a BIG weekend! Tonight kicks off the annual Jubilee celebration comemorating Bloody Sunday, and the Civil Rights efforts that took place here in Selma. The entire weekend is packed full of events, speakers, and guests that will be honoring the sacrifices, and celebrating the victories and opportunities that have come because of those sacrifices.
Visit www.selmajubilee.com for a complete schedule of this weekend's events. You won't want to miss the festivities! 
Happy Valentine's Day!In honor of Mark and Becky's 20th anniversary, and all of the listeners, Real Talk will be hosting a Valentie's Eve bash at the St. James Hotel. Stop by between 7-9pm on Friday night for great music, dessert, and an all around great time! We hope to see you there! WHAT: Valentine's 20th Anniversary Party
WHERE: The St. James Hotel
WHEN: Friday, 2/13/09 7-9pm
 We are pleased to invite you to Selma's 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. As the community comes together to honor Dr. King's life, we also have the great opportunity to honor the lives of individuals in Selma who have made a difference in this community. Annie Cooper and Jean Martin will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, along with several others who will be recognized for thier works and their character.
Also, you won't want to miss the Selma Community Chorus' exciting, uplifting performance!
For ticket information, call Real Talk at 334.875.1490 Where: Pickard Auditorium
Date: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2008
Time: 6pm
Tickets Required (seating is limited)
Real Talk wants to wish all its listeners a happy New Year! Thank you so much for all of your support this past year. Stay tuned for positive and exciting new programming in 2009!
Gwen, Mark, and Ronald were back in the studio this week with fresh energy, high spirits, and a revived direction for the show: Keeping it POSITIVE! Real Talk is committed to making the show uplifitng, fun, meaningful, and well...positive!Also, as a new segment, negative callers get the opportunity to hear a round of, "Who Let the Dogs Out," if they call in with negative things to say. Amazingly, not a single negative call was received all week!And just when you thought things couldn't get any better, Wild Dave Wednesdays are back! You don't want to miss the laugh-out-loud moments with Dave in the studio!Real Talk is proud and dedicated to providing the listeners with a show that operates above the negativity, and appreciates all of those who are looking (or listening) for something different. And it does make a difference, as one caller put it, "it uplifts my spirit."  Wild Dave's New Email Address!
BIG news to all of those listeners out there who have been DYING to send Wild Dave an email for advice on your exotic pet, squirrel hunting, how to fry balogna with pickle juice, or perhaps the latest digs from Hollywood. Well, the wait is over!
Send Wild Dave an email at
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. We can even post some of the answers to questions here on the Real Talk site, in Dave's Wild Corner. Watch for updates! Former NFL Star, Randy Gradishar, in the Studio!
It was such a special treat to have former Denver Bronco's linebacker, Randy Gradishar, in the studio!
The only thing that outshines Mr. Gradishar's outstanding football stats is his love for his children and for community. Mr. Gradishar has spent his post-football years giving back to the community.
On the show, Mr. Gradishar answered questions, made the audience laugh (doughnut, anyone?), and wiped tears from his eyes when he spoke of his pride over his daughter, Paige Gradishar, a Freedom Foundation volunteer. 
Dusty Brown and Francis Cole came out and represented their parties well for the Real Talk Great Debate. Dusty came ready with an abundance of facts and reasons why to vote for the safest candidate, while Francis, full of hope, persuaded listeners based on her candidate's vision for change.
Check out the photo gallery for pictures from the debate! Thank You!!
Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us on Friday morning! Your support has meant so much to the Freedom Foundation, whether it's been an encouraging call on the radio, coming to an event, or waking up early to come out to celebrate our 2-year anniversary!
It was great as so many came out from all over the city, standing around WHBB and enjoying coffee, donuts, music, and each other!
Check out the photo gallery for pictures from Friday morning!
To celebrate the Freedom Foundation's 2 year anniversary in Selma, Real Talk is throwing a party!Stop by WHBB at 505 Lauderdale for FREE donuts, coffee, juice, and a chance to win one of 5 $50 give-aways! Come hang with Mark, Gwen, Ronald, the Man on the Street, Wild Dave, the Intern, and more!!Where: WHBB Radio Station, 505 Lauderdale
When: TOMORROW!! Friday, September 26th from 7:30am-9am  Walk it Out!
Come on out for the annual Selma Links Walk-a-thon this Saturday from 9am-11am. There will be music, food, and the MCs will be Real Talk's very own, Ronald and Gwen!Where: Memorial Stadium
When: Saturday September 27th @ 9am
Cost: Childern $5, Adults $10 September 11th Remembered 
As people all across the nation stopped this morning to pay respects to those who died and sacrificed on this day 7 years ago, Real Talk dedicated the show to remembering September 11th.
Ronald, Mark and Gwen shared their memories of where they were on that day, while callers called in to talk about the good that it brought out in this country. 
Wild Dave: We got in a box of baby ferrets, so I opened the box to say, "hey babies," and one of them leapt out and attacked me.
I ran screaming through the store with this ferret on my face, while the customers were shouting, "There goes Wild Dave, look at him go!" Real Talk Mail Bag! 
Tune into the new segment on the morning show- The Mail Bag! If you're a listener out there and have questions that you want to get out in the open, this is the segment for you!
Real Talk Radio is dedicated to having REAL TALK. Go to the "Contact Us" link, send a question to Gwen, and have it answered on the air! 
" Real men aren't afraid to carry a man bag." - Sean Black The Best Watermelon in Town!!!  It has been confirmed. The Watermelon Man sells the best watermelons EVER!
Mark: "The truth has set me free. I got a 7-10 watermelon and it was a little taste of heaven."
Look for the 7-10 Watermelon Man on Water Avenue, past Holly Farms, across the first set of RR tracks. Real Talk's expert, Mr. Watermelon, gave us the 411 on the firmest, juciest, sweetest watermelon in Selma! Operation: Face Lift Update  All 48 Rooms Completed!!!! BIG thanks to all who volunteered!
*1,024 hours volunteered
* Crews have used 84 gallons of paint with 64 gallons to go
* The majority of volunteers are high school aged kids
* Volunteers have come from Americorps, Juvinile Probation Program, Shiloh Baptist, PALS, Youth Advisory Board, SHS Band, Morgan Academy, SHS and Morgan graduates, Keith High grads, Dallas County HS, Southside HS, Francis Cole and friends, the Freedom Foundation, and the Real Talk staff George Evans in the Studio! 
Tune into the show every Wednesday on AM 1490 to hear from your Mayoral candidates, Mayor James Perkins, and City Council President George Evans! Real Talk will be alternating between the two candidates every Wednesday from now until the election on August 26th.
Summer Slam Alumni Basketball Game a HUGE Hit!  The gym was packed and the energy was electric! All-star players from the 70's to 2006 came back for the basketball event of the year.
And the score? Tied! 69 to 69. The outcome of the game made everyone leave feeling like they had won, and set it up perfectly for a rematch!
As for the half-time show, D-Moe and Dukester went head to head in a 3 point shoot-out. The Dukester sank 15 3-pointers and one 1/2 court shot!
It was an AMAZING night! Thanks to all the players and fans who came out to support the event. All proceeds went to P.A.L.S. and Save a Life Foundation.
This Week's Guests: Mayor Perkins and Police Chief Riley  
Which Biscuit?  
After much debate, we had to set aside all differences and rumors, and get the facts straight. The debate? Where in Selma can you find the softest, warmest, most delicious biscuit? Mark, Ronald and Sean Black were up for the challenge. The Real Talk staff scouted out the top five contenders. From Burger King, to Hardee's, the buscuits started rolling in the studio. The winner by a landslide...the sweet buiscits at the Chevron on Broad Street. That is one rumor laid to rest. Real Talk Takes the LanesMark Beat Obama's Score Blindfolded!!! Check out these pictures from the live remote at the bowling alley! Mark bowled his first game blindfolded, blew Obama's score out of the water, and even made a few strikes!  
Since Mark won the bet that he could beat Obama's bowling score blindfolded, Senator Obama will be writing Mark a letter to congratulate him on this major feat!
People from the community came out to cheer Mark on, and to do a little bowling themselves!  
  
Mark and Obama Bowl Off! So....apparently Barack Obama isn't trying to set any bowling records. Real Talk got wind of Obama's latest bowling score, (a 37!) and the challenge is on! Mark bet that he could beat Obama's score BLINDFOLDED.
Real Talk got in touch with a member of Obama's campaigning team, and they agreed that if Mark wins, Obama will write Mark a letter of congratulations, and if Mark loses, he has to wear a t-shirt thatsays "Obama bowls better than I do."
Come on down to the Selma Bowling Alley this Friday from 9-10:30am to cheer Mark on! Real Talk will be doing a live remote from the lanes and there will be prizes and refreshments. You won't want to miss this!While in Washington D.C., Mark bought Gwen a shirt with her favorite candidate on the front! 
Running Across America for JesusGene Roberts came on the show today and shared his amazing story of survival and overcoming incredible odds. Gene lost his legs in Vietnam, but found the Lord through the hard times. Today, with an uplifting attitude, sweet spirit, and the support of his loving wife, Gene is running across America telling his story, and spreading the message of God's love. So far he has run over 2000 miles. For more information, visit his website at www.rrafj.com 
Martin Luther King Day    
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday January 21, 2008, Real Talk Radio and the Freedom Foundation will host a series of events throughout the weekend. Real Talk at Market Day!  
Back 2 School Blowout!!!   
The "Back 2 School Blowout" was a huge success and provided fun and entertainment for everyone in attendance! Some lucky fans even walked away with CASH and prizes! The Dukester sank 9 out of 15 three-point shots to win $1000 (which he donated to P.A.L.S.). GREAT shooting was witnessed all over the cour from 10 local shooters representing our 10 charities. BIG thank you to all who attended (despite the record heat and last minute rain shower), WHBB, Victory Nissan, Pepsi, Bush Hog, Judge Armstrong, Mayor Perkins, and the City of Selma and Sammy Stephens! Look for the video to be posted on Youtube THIS week! Everyone had so much fun that we WILL be scheduling a big event this fall...stay tuned for announcements and details!
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