Tabs

"Tabs: Why do they just stick up like that?"

Pencil Sharpening

"I'm Caryl Fonescu. Is there a way to sharpen pencils without turning them?" I'll be interviewing master woodworker Norm Abram to learn if it's even possible."

Pen Cups

"Nobody seems to be using cups to hold pens on their desks, yet this could save untold amounts of minor frustration. I'm Jim Lubesch, and I ask the tough question: how much is your time — and desk space — worth?" It's a Midlands 5 morning next!

Miniature Golf

Mini golf, major migraines. An investigative report by Marcos Gutierrez that you wont want to miss.

Ballet

Ballerinas: delicate nymphs of grace, or hell-spawned demon spoor. We'll be taking calls this next hour, so be ready to voice your opinion.

Airport Security

"Have you been thinking about bringing a dangerous weapon onto an airplane? Bet you didn't know that there may be serious consequences. Find out the easy way by watching Traveltastic, next."

Computer Love

"Could your computer’s blazing fast processor ignite your next romance? I'm Tegan Dart, and I'll tell you how the inside of your computer could help you get inside her pants. Tech Love, in the next half-hour."

"Gosh Tegan. I always thought the spoiler on my Tercel was enough."

"Oh, Jim, that's only the first step."

Picture Frames

"Picture frames: are your loved ones framing you? How to protect yourself, up next, on Securitimes."

Women In Power

Light as a feather duster, stiff as a boardroom: the mystical world of women in positions of authority. Next up on Career Seance.

Clover Leaf

Highway clover leaves: good luck?

Lottery

"It's just a little piece of paper. Could that be the reason you never win the lottery? Find out why some people are demanding larger tickets."

Land Lines

"Land lines: 'Can you hear me now?' Of course you can! Caryl Fonescu talks to two real land line owners next hour. An interview sure to get you wired."

Hip Hop

"Hum drum drums: a hip hop epidemic. Caryl Fonescu is on the beat."

Blinkers

"Turn signals. Different cars: different times. Join me, Marcos Gutierrez, as I go undercover to find out why different cars' signals blink at different rates. Midlands 5: going where the other morning shows don't dare to go."

Lawn

"I'm Jim Lubesch. Ever thought of borrowing your neighbor's lawn mower? Well, it could lead to unrealistic expectations that you'll regularly keep your lawn trimmed. Hear both sides of the story next, on Yard Shtick."

Kidneys

"Kidneys: are two really enough?"

Letter Openers

"Ever wonder how letter openers work? Of course, we all do. Next up, a man who's spent the last 50 years investigating their inner workings. Wake up to a smarter day!"

Lost

"Now here's something that none of us want to think about. Imagine you're lost in the wilderness. You must choose to either wear HALF of your jacket, eat ONE rice cake soaked in bourbon or file ALL your finger nails down to the quick using a rock. Find out how to survive, next."

Facial Tissue

"Ever wonder why the perforations on facial tissue are always spaced at exactly the same intervals, no matter the brand? Well today we talk to a woman who claims to know, on Product Watch."

BLOGs

"I'm Caryl Fonescu, and probably like a lot of you I've been curious about this new media revolution sweeping the United States. The term BLOG stands for 'Progressive Limited Observasions Gradually," in short, concise thoughts presented as they come to mind. But sometimes they are more. Tegan Dart has been scouring the web, trying to find these elusive 'postings', and she's going to present us with several examples of these 'insights from the heartland.' Next on Tech Connection."

Aluminum Cans

"Alumninum cans. They used to be made of steel, and we used to just call them 'cans.' I'm Tegan Dart. Why the change in name? We're going to find out together on Beverage Point, next."

Shoelaces

"I'm Jim Lubesch, and this morning we have something a little different in store for you, right Caryl?"

"That's right Jim. Shoelaces, that's right, shoelaces, we use them everyday. But are we really AWARE of them? Do we fear them, respect them or praise them?. Well to find out we've send our Man in the Field, Marcos Gutierrez, to a local park to uncover the ethics behind these special strings."

"I always feel I learn something on this show Caryl."

"That's why we're number one in the greater Midlands area Jim."

Cholesterol

"Coming up: how to lower your cholesterol by increasing your tire pressure. Next on Bright Day Ahead!"

Lids

"Ever wonder how those larva keep getting in your bed, well the answer may start with the lids on your storage jars. Tegan Dart interviews an expert in vacuum sealing, next."

Ripping CDs

"Ripping CDs. We've all heard about it. Well, today we'll learn the workout secrets of a man whose hands are actually strong enough to do it."

Tune Town

"Your top 5 favorite songs of all time. Are you ashamed enough. An undercover investigation by Marcos Gutierrez discovers what you may not be ready to hear."

Navels

"What could be stranger than eyelids that glow? Try navels that ooze a nourishing gel. Next on Modtime, with Carol Fonescu."

Blue

"Blue. A color. A wavelength. A mood. But also a flavor. It's a Slurpee sunrise, next with Caryl Fonescu!"

The Alphabet

"Ever wonder which letter has the most lines in it? Well the answer may surprise you. Tune into our award-winning series Capital Blandishments, at 11:00 a.m."

Free Music

"Are those free Amazon MP3s sucking away your soul, 4:23 minutes at a time, or is it worth it just to avoid having to hassle your friends for more music? I'm Jim Lubesch, and today at 8:55 we'll talk to a man who owns a piano. Midlands Morning is shaping up to be a bright one!"