The Only Time You’ll See Geckoes Beat Clydsdales Plus Details On How to Win a ’14 Harley Street Glider

Who is/was your favorite advertising icon or mascot or spokesperson?  For a lot of you, the Geico gecko is tops, beating out the Budweiser Clydesdales, Tony the Tiger and even 'Flo' from Progressive!

Favorite Advertising Mascots or Icons

I am more a fan of 'Maxwell, the pig' of the Geico commercials. I giggle every single time he comes on my television. Another popular one that many of you suggested was 'Jake from State Farm.' Believe it or not, this guy also got a few votes this morning!

Mark Ericson, spokesmodel?

Listen For The Song Of The Day To Register To Win A '14 Harley Davidson

Thanks to our friends at the Harley Davidson Shop of Rochester, we're giving away a 2014 Harley Davidson Street Glide.  Listen to the Morning Waking Crew at 7:20am. We'll tell you the 'Song of the Day.'  When you hear it, be caller 10 at 1-877-975-1037 and qualify to win.

Congrats TimTern

Tim Tern, the former intern is now Tim Tern, the former intern and former college student!

Weather

Meteorologist Rob Carolan says today you'll see morning sun followed by afternoon clouds and the chance of a shower, high 66.  Mostly cloudy in the North Country with scattered showers and 59.

Top News Stories

Major Drug Maker's Takeover Offer Rejected
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer has again been spurned by AstraZeneca which rejected an improved $119 billion takeover offer from the No. 2 drug company. The British-based firm says it's confident it can succeed on its own.

Mazzaglia Trial Still In Jury Selection 
Jury selection is progressing in the murder trial of a man accused of raping and killing a 19-year-old college student. Authorities say seven jurors have been chosen so far in the first-degree murder trial of Seth Mazzaglia. Authorities say he strangled UNH sophomore Elizabeth"Lizzi" Marriott in 2012.

Federal Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
A federal and state partnership designed to help distressed communities in northern New Hampshire and other states in the region is now accepting grant applications. The Northern Border Regional Commission will award $4.5 million later this year across the 36-county region of northern New York,Vermont,New Hampshire and Maine.

Stupid News

Godzilla rampaged at the box office over the weekend, but some commuters in San Francisco got a sneak preview last Wednesday.  It seems someone hacked into the electronic message boards that were supposed to alert drivers of an upcoming road race but instead, warned drivers "Godzilla Attack - Turn Back!"

Joke du Jour

A man walked into a bar, sat down, looked in his pocket and ordered a double scotch. After finishing the drink, he looked into his pocket and ordered another double. He did this several more times.  Finally, the bartender asked him about it.  The man replied: I have a picture of my lawyer in my pocket. When he starts looking honest, I know I've had enough!

Coming Up On Tuesday

Tickets to see Jamey Johnson at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.  Tickets are now on sale. Tell us about 'Weird/Strange Items You Save.'