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Gettin’ High With Nik Wallenda! Watch Him “Practice” Daily In Niagara Falls!

Nik Wallenda's attempted tightrope walk across the mighty Niagara Falls will be a prime-time television event next month on ABC.  Many will be on the edge of their seats

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All’s Well That Ends Well. American Hikers Jailed In Iran Get Hitched In California!

Two of the three American hikers jailed in Iran after allegedly crossing  the Iraq-Iran border in 2009 were united in marriage yesterday (Saturday) in a private ceremony in California

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WYRK’s NAPA Auto Parts Taste Of Country — Tickets Are Going, Going, Almost Gone!

 

If procrastination is your middle name I have some some major advice for you.  Don't do it.  At least when it comes to getting your WYRK NAPA Auto Parts Taste Of Country tickets. 

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Going Up? Metro Bus And Rail Raising Rates But Its Still Way Cheaper Than Driving.

We all have to get ourselves from here to there  and the cost of doing so is on the rise.  Metro Bus And Rail are giving us notice of fare increases that will take effect on May 1. 

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Jake Owen Off The Market — Proposes Mid Concert!

Jake Owen's current tune is titled "Alone With You" and its about a bad relationship.  Although he might have had some experience in that department, his love status has taken a change for the better. 

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Hippity Hoppity Easters’ On Its Way! The Legend Of The Easter Bunny!

The Easter bunny originated in early fertility lore.  the rabbit and its not too distant cousin, the hare were known as the most fertile animals, so they were chosen to symbolize new life during the season of spring.

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Check You for Ticks My Dear?

We have our mild winter to thank for the early emergence of ticks.  They've awakened from their dormant state and are out looking for blood. 

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Even The Obamas’ Are Irish! “O”-Bama, Get It?

Everyone’s  Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!  Saturday is the official day although parades and festivities are held during the entire weekend.  To the Irish, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t about drinking beer and partying.  For Catholics in Ireland, its a family day that starts out with church services in the morning to honor their patron saint and usually a parade in the afternoon.


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A Little More Spring! A Little Less Sleep!

Its time to “change” the clocks again. Daylight Savings Time Begins tonight, no wait or is it tomorrow at 2 am. I know it gets confusing. The official day is Sunday, March 11 at 2 am but unless you’re a “purist” you don’t have to stay up until 2 to do it. Just set your clock one hour ahead before bed time and wake up one hour less refreshed. I guess losing an hour’s rest is the price we must pay for an hour of extended daylight.

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Taylor Swift And Tim Tebow: The Perfect Couple?!

 

All it took was  just one look.  Well, a sort of semi-date.  OK, it was a casual dinner.  Everyone’s rooting for Taylor and Tim to become the next  couple of the century. 

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Chubby Children Have Trouble Fitting On School Furniture

Schools all across America are pioneering big changes in the classroom to make room for overweight kids. 

Schools have started to provide separate chairs and desks for the increasing number of students who cannot fit into regular school desks.

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Nightmare Valentine’s Day Dates!

A new poll puts Snooki and Charlie Sheen at the head of a list of nightmare celebrity Valentines’s Day dates.