Good Day Alabama for January 15, 2013

Here is what you saw on Good Day Alabama for January 15, 2013:

MONEY TUESDAY - New rules for your money... So do the new laws affect converting your money from a 401K to a Roth IRA? Stewart Welch with the Welch Group joined us to explain the differences. He ran down the advantages and disadvantages. For complete information, visit www.welchgroup.com.
 

INTERIOR DESIGN - Perry Umphrey with Virginia College joins us with advice on interior design! Today he discusses collections and how to display a large collection of items.  Perry is a state registered and NCIDQ certified interior designer. He is owner of Umphrey Interiors and is an adjunct instructor at Virginia College. He discusses "Color Coordinating Your Holiday Decorations to your Home Décor."  For more information, visit www.umphreyinteriors.com.
 

JEH JEH LIVE - The Mercedes Marathon is less than five weeks away and it's time to get ready! Jeh Jeh stopped by the Trak Shak in Homewood this morning to get the scoop on the latest products to help marathon runners. He looked at the latest shoes, clothing, tape, watches, and more! For more information, visit http://www.trakshak.com/. To sign up for the race or to volunteer, visit mercedesmarathon.com.

WILDLIFE EXPERT - Stuart R. Goldsby is the Regional Hunter Education Coordinator for Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. He discusses hunting incidents and Treestand/Firearms safety tips. He says hunting is a very safe recreational activity if common sense, simple safety rules are followed and good proper equipment is utilized.  Hunting Season runs until the end of April with Turkey season.  For more information call: Outdoor Alabama's Wildlife section 334-242-3469, Enforcement section 334-242-3467, Fisheries section 334-242-3471, or visit outdooralabama.com.
 
COOKING - Chef Bob joins us along with Chef Rich from The Soup Dude (also, Chef Bob's son). Chef Rich and The Soup Dude are participating in Acoustic Soup. VSA Alabama Junior Patrons present the 7th Annual Acoustic Soup. Now in the seventh year word is out about one of the hottest events for a cool winter evening! Benefiting VSA Alabama, the event allows supporters to sample soups, breads, & appetizers from some of Birmingham's most notable chefs and restaurants.  The event is Thursday, January 24th from 5:30-8:30pm at WorkPlay in Birmingham. Tickets are $35 for individuals and $60 for couples. For tickets or more information, call (205)  307-6300.

     Soup Dude is a company that delivers the best seasonal soup to businesses and events. You need some soup in your life! Soup Dude is dedicated to soup excellence. We work with local farmers and use seasonal ingredients to provide the best soup experience. To contact Soup Dude, call (205) 266-6320, email soupdudebham@gmail.com, or find it on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Soup-Dude/147064962109043?ref=ts&fref=ts.

Tomorrow on Good Day Alabama, want some new electronics? We find out how you can save big bucks on them now! The Children's Doctor joins us in the studio to take questions about your children's health! Mickey takes us to visit his friends at the Birmingham Zoo and explain how your kids can hang out with them on Monday when they're out of school! And we check out what's going on these days at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens .... that and much more tomorrow on Good Day Alabama!