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10 Days to spring!  And that's not some groundhog prediction either.  It comes straight from climatoligist, Jessica Rennells with NOAA's Regional Climate Center at Cornell University.  Jessica says last years' "above normal temperatures" coupled with this years' slightly "below normal temps" makes it seem like winter is lingering.

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It would be hard to find an artist in any music genre that is hotter than Blake Shelton.  Blake just released the 2nd song from his "Based On A True Story" album and it just hit stores today.  His new song, "Boys 'Round Here" features the Pistol Annies and Friends.  Click to give it a listen and tell us what you think.

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Tony Stewart and Joey Logona had more than a difference in opinion regarding the final laps at NASCAR's race in Fontana, CA this past weekend.  Stewart seemed to take exception to Logano's block on a restart with a few laps left in the race.  Check out the video of the fight after the race and tell us who was right or wrong.

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It's going to be another one of those Central New York "late-winter" weekends.  The Lake Effect Snow Advisory remains in effect until about noon today.  Up to 5" with windy conditions.

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Don't kill the messenger.  The National Weather Service has placed us under another Lake Effect Snow Advisory unitl noon Saturday (3/23/13). Click for the where and when.  I don't think there's a why.

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What a difference 15 years makes.  Polly Wogg had hair, there was a lot less gray in my beard and Kenny Chesney wore pleaded pants rather than flip flops and cut offs.  This photo was taken in Lima, OH around 1999, so technically I guess, it was 14 years ago.

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Apparently we aren't the only ones celebrating the first day of spring in the snow, Toby Keith is too.  I suspect Toby is choosing to do so though.  He and daughter, Krystal Keith took advantage of the spring break vacation to hit the slopes.  Check out the photos.

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When you think about Watkins Glen and the Finger Lakes Region of New York, two things immediately come to mind, Wineries and NASCAR.  A travel website, Budget Travel asked their followers to vote for "America's Coolest Small Towns," and Watkins Glen made the list.  See where the town stacked up in the survey and check out some photos and a video of what put them on the list. 

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This year's Wild West FrogFest and Rodeo star, Justin Moore made it a family affair when his record label hosted a party to celebrate his number #1 Hit, "'Til My Last Day."  His wife, Kate and daughters, Ella Kole and Kennedy Faye were all in attendance.  Click to check out the video.

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The Grapevine in the New Hartford Shopping Center will be one of the featured restaurants at Culture Fest - A Festival of Nations.  Featuring a Mediterannean, Lebanese and Greek Menu, Chef Louis Zein says he remembers the festivals from back in the 70's and is excited to see the event return.  Click for details on Cutlure Fest and The Grapevine's Menu.

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A lot of country folks raised a brow when Jason Aldean's "Dirt Road Anthem" first hit the radio.  Now Jason's new hit, "1994" is raising a few more.  Some are bothered by the songs rap beginning.  Are you?  Click to check out the song everyone thinks is call "Joe Diffe" and tell us what you think.

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Any snowfall that's less than a foot wouldn't scare most Central New Yorkers, but today's (3/13) Winter Weather Advisory comes with possible sleet.  Click for the details.

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