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Australia Is the World's Happiest Country — Where Does the USA Rank?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:33:46 +0000

Every day is a g’day in Australia. The people from Down Under will be tickled pink to learn that their nation has been named the happiest country in the world for the third consecutive year. The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development created its list by crunching the numbers for 230 developed countries, including data [...]

Rochester — One Of The Fastest Growing Cities In America

Josh — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:35:37 +0000

A new Forbes magazine list puts Rochester at #46 on the list of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Topping the list was Raleigh, North Carolina. What surprised me was that Buffalo was ranked #49. What? Then what’s so special about Rochester at #46? Why was the article featuring Rochester? Anyway, that’s the scoop. [...]

Hey Everybody, Beyonce Can Actually Sing the National Anthem

Emerald Catron — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:22:06 +0000

Beyonce decided that the time to address whether or not she was lip-syncing the national anthem at the presidential inauguration is now. You know, when everybody’s already forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder. To prove she’s innocent, she called a press conference and then sang the song a cappella for everyone there. Satisfied? Good [...]

Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President

Joe Student — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:50:46 +0000

Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the president on a platform on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with hundreds of thousands of flag-waving citizens viewing [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 16 — US Captures Most Overall Medals As London Games End

Joe Student — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:36:59 +0000

The 2012 Summer Olympics came to a close in London on Sunday with the United States adding two more gold medals to bring its Olympic-high total to 46. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: LeBron James scored 19 points, including a late three-pointer to seal the win, as the United States defeated Spain, 107-100, [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 13 — US Wins 5 Gold Medals

Joe Student — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:01:41 +0000

The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Carli Lloyd scored twice as the US women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal in front [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:30:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 6 — Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM; Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Gold

Joe Student — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:15:33 +0000

The United States won six gold medals on Thursday to jump ahead of China in the overall medal count. Here’s Thursday’s Olympic Games’ recap: US swimmer Michael Phelps edged teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley to claim a record 16th Olympic gold medal and extend his own overall medal record to 20. It’s [...]

Olympic Medal Count Update!

Josh — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:46:00 +0000

China and the United States seem to be running away with most of the medals in this 2012 Olympics. As of this morning China leads the way with 17 gold and 30 total medals. United States is close behind in the medal count with 29, but only 12 of them are gold! France has 13 total medals and Korea has 12, but Korea is ranked #3 in the medal standings because

s Got To Be Buffalo, USA [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:08 +0000

Yesterday’s blog about the Talkin’ Proud campaign from the early 80′s got a lot of people talking. I received a bunch of phone calls and emails about it. The Talkin’ Proud campaign was not the only one to boost the Queen City. Do you remember “It’s Got To be Buffalo, USA?” Although not quite as [...]

Top Five Least and Most Expensive Cities To Live In

Josh — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:39:07 +0000

Are you looking for cheap living? You might want to pack up and head for Harlingen, Texas! Harlingen is at the top of the rankings for least expensive cities and that is based on a cost of living index during 2011. The Council for Community and Economic Research looked at prices in a variety of categories including housing, groceries, utilities, transportation as well as health care.

Canada Has The Best Reputation In The World, U.S. Is 23rd

Josh — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:14:02 +0000

Congratulations Canada, you have the best reputation in the world! That’s right Canada ranked #1 on the Reputation Institute’s 2011 Country RepTrak list. The RepTrak list ranks nations based on the…… perception of their residents as well as the international community. The countries are rated on safety, quality of life, economy, government stability along with [...]

Japanese Women Beat USA For World Cup Soccer Championship [VIDEO]

Dale Mussen — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:55:23 +0000

It came down to penalty kicks and the Japanese women came out on top of the United States Sunday night in Frankfurt, Germany. The American women controlled most of the game but came up short on a number of great chances. Finally, the U-S squad took a 2-1 lead in regulation only to see the Japanese tie it again with 10 minutes to play. So tied at 2-2 at the end of regulation the title game went to 30 minutes of extra time.

Air Force Dad Surprises Kids [VIDEO]

Josh — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:57:26 +0000

Please keep military families in our thoughts this hioliday weekend as we gather with our friends and families to celebrate the freedom soldiers have fought and died for.

This video just might make you tear up....maybe even a full out cry. The young girl's reaction is so genuine, it really hits home. I'm sure a lot of our men and women in the armed forces can relate.