Holiday

Ringing in the new year won't be the same tonight without Dick Clark, the creator of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" which first aired in the 1970s. Every New Year's Eve, the TV in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household was tuned to that show, and Dick Clark never let us down. Even after his stroke a few years back, he courageously continued with help from Ryan Seacrest. Tonight, ABC pays tribute to Dick Clark at 8:00 p.m. with "New Year's Rockin' Eve Celebrates Dick Clark".

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OK, many of us will make New Year's resolutions, predictions, and maybe make a little merry tonight on New Year's Eve. For what it's worth, I have a few Greg "Splashin'" McShea thoughts on the old and new year.

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You're invited to stop by today during Big Frog 104's live broadcast at Turning Stone Resort  & Casino in Verona from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Yours truly, Greg "Splashin'" McShea will be on the air and sharing with you all of the exciting events and promotions going on at Turning Stone later tonight and into the new year.

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It really is better to give than receive. Watch this man's priceless reaction after getting tickets to a championship game.

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It may not be Times Square but the city of Oneonta does it up big when it comes to New Year's Eve. "First Night Oneonta", an annual celebration of the arts, will kick off at 4 this afternoon with music, children's activities and a big fireworks display all designed to bring in the New Year in a safe, festive and alcohol free style. If you've never been to a "First Night " celebration before here's what to expect.

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New Year's Eve may be party time for most of us but for our favorite country performers it's also another night of putting on a show. many of our favorites will be ringing in the new year on stage. Taste of Country reports that Jason Aldean will be in LA while Taylor Swift watches the ball drop in Times Square, both being a part of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on ABC. Check out some of the other lucky New Year's venues.

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You can't ring in the New Year without a bottle of bubbly.  But there's no need to spend a bunch of money for champagne. Check out our ten Champagnes or sparkling wines, and there's really no difference, that you can get under $20.

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Every year millions of Americans make their New Year's resolutions, some that are kept, many more that are lost to reality by, say, February 1. The key to successful New Year's resolution is, of course, to keep them within the realm of possibility. Unrealistic resolutions or goals are not only difficult to keep but result in a sense of failure if broken. Here are a few of the most common ones.

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The holiday season is filled with celebrations, observances and traditions. Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, which continues through January 1, 2013. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community and culture.

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I don't exactly remember when hugs rather than handshakes became the predominant form of greeting to anyone except close family members and maybe a friend or two but the "hello hug" has reached epidemic proportions. I, myself, find the "hello hug" awkward and do whatever I can--hold a drink in my hand, wave to a non-existant person across the room etc--to avoid it. Before you attend any holiday get togethers take a look at some hugging etiquette compliments of Jacqueline Whitmore.

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New York City during the Christmas season has quite a feel of holiday excitement. From the huge Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center and skaters to the incredible storefront decorations, it's truly unique. And, of course it's even more dramatic at night.

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Christmas is usually a time for family, friends and a home cooked Christmas meal. But if you are going to be on the road this Christmas or perhaps looking for a place to take the family rather than prepare a meal your self here are some suggestions

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