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'Play Streets' Hits Buffalo! [VIDEOS]

Josh — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:08:13 +0000

Over the weekend, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the issue of obesity kicked off in Buffalo. “Play Streets” shut down a portion of Manhattan Avenue and loaded up the street with tons of events that promote exercise, eating healthy and disease prevention. The program targets kids, hoping to teach them healthier living at an [...]

Amtrak Terror Plot Foiled!

Josh — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:24:49 +0000

Canadian authorities say they’ve stopped a major terror plot that could have hit pretty close to home. Officials with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police say two men, 35-year-old Raed Jaser and 30-year-old Chiheb Esseghaier, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to derail an Amtrak trail that runs from Toronto to New York City. Yes, the train would [...]

Listen to Some Beer Bottle Music [VIDEOS]

Josh — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:50 +0000

The Buffalo On Tap craft beer festival is right around the corner — a full afternoon of fine craft beers, great food and live music. The event is Saturday, April 20 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, and it runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (unless you have a VIP ticket….then you get in [...]

Scotty McCreery, Kelly Clarkson Perform New Songs On 'American Idol' [VIDEOS]

Josh — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:10:50 +0000

Last night on American Idol, Scotty McCreery and Kelly Clarkson both returned to the show that jump-started their careers to performed new songs. Kelly belted out her latest “People Like Us” and Scotty hit ya with his new one “See You Tonight.” You can watch both performances here. Scotty McCreery – “See You Tonight” Kelly [...]

The Proper Way To Drink Beer [VIDEO]

Josh — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:10:48 +0000

Do you sip, pound or chug? Your beer, of course!! Hot summer days call for a quick pounding of a lite beer, but when consuming the finer brews (craft beers/higher end beers), there is a way to taste the drink properly. You don’t slam a nice craft beer — you savor the flavor and experience the [...]

UB Students Are Smart + Can Party!

Josh — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:57:14 +0000

Congrats to the students of the University at Buffalo! You not only are well educated, but apparently you know how to party as well. Let’s start with the party ranking. A website called Fiestafrog.com has put UB at #39 when it comes to partying — just ahead of University of Kansas (#40) and right behind the [...]

What's "On Tap?" [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:19 +0000

So, what do you have “on tap”? It’s a question I hear all too often, working in the bar business. In my head I’m saying, “Look at the taps bro…they’re right in front of you,” but instead, my professional side comes out and I reply with a list of the beers we serve. It’s a [...]

Buffalo to Hold 6th Gun Buyback Program in May

Josh — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:32:06 +0000

The City of Buffalo will be holding its sixth gun buyback program, in hopes of removing more illegal weapons from our streets. The upcoming “No Questions Asked” gun buyback will be held on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in these specific locations: True Bethel Baptist Church (907 E. Ferry) Saint Thomas Aquinas [...]

'Dancing With The Stars' Recap — Kellie Pickler's Rumba [VIDEO]

Josh — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:00:11 +0000

Last night’s episode of ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ was a very special one for Kellie Pickler. Not only did she perform a nice version of the rumba, she also got to do it while her husband Kyle Jacobs sang a song he wrote for her called “Say I Do.” If you missed DWTS last night, [...]

This Is One Talented Raccoon! [VIDEO]

Josh — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:28:41 +0000

If you thought Nik Wallenda’s walk across the Falls on a tightrope was daring, you have to see this lil rascal’s daring high-wire act. It seems like a silly/stupid video, but it’s under a minute and it is quite impressive. Watch this raccoon use his/her skills to get from point “A” to point “B.”

Taylor Swift Re-Done By A Capella Group [VIDEOS]

Josh — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:19:36 +0000

I’m a sucker for “cover tunes”, as some of you already know. The song doesn’t have to be exactly like the original, but have many of the elements still have to be there. Last night, I was watching YouTube videos while the fiancee was catching up on DVR’d material. I stumbled upon a cover of [...]

A Wild Prom Invite! [VIDEO NSFW]

Josh — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:39:26 +0000

Prom season is here, and young girls are thinking about who their date may be, what they’ll wear etc. etc. The guys are feeling the pressure of asking a date. Will they get rejected and humiliated…or will it be smooth as silk? For this guy in the video….he went all out. The girl he’s asking better say yes. [...]

Will Amherst Set New Restrictions For Food Trucks?

Josh — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:31:50 +0000

We’re seeing more and more food truck these days around Western New York. Whether you’re looking for a quick taco or grilled cheese, some BBQ food or whatever, these food trucks are here, and they are good! At this point, the food trucks are allowed to operate with little to no restrictions as long as [...]

Josh's 2013 ACM Awards Picks

Josh — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:02:34 +0000

The 48th annual ACM Awards are this week, live from Las Vegas on Sunday (April 7) at 8 p.m. on CBS. Eric Church has the most nominations going into the night and most likely will (should) walk away with an award or two.

Here are my picks (who I feel should win) and "industry picks" (who probably will win).

Have Researchers Found a Cure For Cancer?

Josh — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:38:45 +0000

Researchers may have made a huge breakthrough on the war against cancer. A miracle drug has eliminated every type of tumor that it has been tested on. What it does is block a protein called “CD47″…which normally tells your body “Don’t eat!” A Stanford University research team found that cancerous cells produce too much of this [...]

Rich Products Recalls More Items

Josh — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:54:50 +0000

Rich Products is expanding its list of recalled items. Twenty-four people in 15 states have fallen ill with E. Coli after consuming some of Rich’s frozen products. Check your freezers for these items: Farm Rich Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites Farm Rich Mini Pizza Slices Farm Rich Philly Cheese Steaks Farm Rich Mini Quesadillas [...]

Fun. Covers Lady Antebellum [VIDEOS]

Josh — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:57:47 +0000

Some people love cover tunes, some don’t. For instance, I wish Zac Brown Band (my favorite country act) would cover UB40 or The Band. Anyway…..enough of me dreaming! Lady Antebellum’s “We Owned The Night” was covered by the pop/rock group Fun.. If you don’t know who they are (not country), you should give ‘em a [...]

Josh's 3 Favorite Songs Off Blake Shelton's 'Based On a True Story' CD [AUDIO]

Josh — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:33:53 +0000

Blake Shelton recently released his seventh studio album, entitled ‘Based On A True Story,’ and it has been burning up the charts. You had to think it would, with Shelton being a judge on NBC’s ‘The Voice.’ It would help any artist sell….wouldn’t you agree? The first single, “Sure Be Cool If You Did,” is Shelton’s [...]

Taylor Swift Shares Stage With Special Guest [VIDEO]

Josh — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:29:02 +0000

During Taylor Swift’s “Red Tour” stop in Newark, New Jersey (she played three nights, by the way…), the mega-star was joined by a very special guest on the last night. Train’s Pat Monahan! Swift told the crowd, “I called up one of my favorite lead singers of one of my favorite bands of all time and [...]

'The Voice' — Remember Julie Roberts? [VIDEO]

Josh — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:13:46 +0000

If you happened to catch NBC’s ‘The Voice’ last night, you may have recognized one of the contestants: Julie Roberts. Remember the name?? She had a hit back in 2004 called “Break Down Here”. Well she came out singing Blake Shelton’s ”God Gave Me You” on the TV show last night. Surprisingly, nobody turned their chair [...]