December 30, 2012 Just two days after the tragedy at Sandy Hook, another shooting took place at a movie theater in San Antonio Texas. Did you hear about it? I didn't. Why? Because no one died, thanks to an off duty police officer who shot the gunman.
"The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun."
This is the simple but loaded comment by the main man over at the NRA that has put himself and his company under some serious criticism lately.
December 28, 2012 Jeans were at one time relegated to casual or work wear. Starting sometime in the late 70's they suddenly became a fashion statement with brand names such as Sergio Valenti, Jordache and Calvin Klein becoming stylish "back pocket" identifiers. Today jeans are for everyone, kids, teenagers, mom, dad and the grandparents. What were the most popular as determined by internet searches in 2012?
Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf died Thursday at his home in Tampa, Florida after battling a long illness. Schwarzkopf, a highly decorated veteran, became famous during the first Persian Gulf War as commander of Operating Desert Storm in 1991.
December 26, 2012 Many people who play the lottery have a system. They'll play lucky numbers based on birthdays, anniversaries, or the ages of the children. Others take a chance and play random "quick pick" numbers. Scott Bennett of Hillsborough, New Hampshire won his $2.1 million Megabucks lottery jackpot by mistake. How do you win by mistake, you ask?
Bet you didn't realize that other things drop besides the ball depending on where you live in the country and some objects are even raised! Here's a comprehensive (big word for looooong) list of some of the most interesting and usually bizarre objects by state that are annual New Year's Eve icons for the locals there, and most are anything BUT a ball!
Webster, NY (WIBX) - UPDATE: WHAM-TV (ABC) is reporting two firefighters are dead as houses continue to burn in Webster, New York.
December 21, 2012 The NRA finally broke their silence following the Connecticut School Shootings holding a press conference earlier today. The group suggests placing armed security personnel in all schools, just like in banks, airports and courthouses. Would you support such a measure? Click read more to cast your vote and check out the transcript from the NRA press conference.
Hollidaysburg, PA (WIBX) - Four people are dead in a shooting spree in rural Pennsylvania Friday.
December 17, 2012 It comes as no surprise that Taylor Swift has excellent manners. Aside from switching boyfriends as often Dale Junior shifts gears there has been little if any real scandal or Lindsey Lohan style misbehavior to report. Prince Harry of England, however, is a completely different story. The National League of Junior Cotillions has come out with their list of the best mannered public figures and Taylor Swift is at the top with Prince Harry pulling up the rear. Take a look some of the other well mannered celebs.
December 16, 2012 While the nation and the world are mourning the deaths of the victims of Friday's horrific Connecticut school shootings a local couple are grieving a much more personal loss.
December 14, 2012 Authorities release more details on the Connecticut School shooting. State Police Liteunenant Paul Vance discusses the time line of the day's events and says the investiagtion is still on going.
