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Expert Offers Tips On Hitting 600 Million Dollar Powerball Jackpot

Tad Pole — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:09:40 +0000

The Powerball Jackpot is another whopping-something million dollars. $600 million at last check around 4 this afternoon (5/17/13). Want to know how to pick the winning numbers? Don't we all? Click for some tips from a 7 time lottery winner, Richard Lustig.

How To Furnish Your House With Items From A Garage Sale Or Yard Sale

Davey Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:55 +0000

When it comes to buying furniture it can get really expensive. You end up paying a little too much when you don't really have to. Sometimes the best furniture deals can come from the last place you'd expect. I'm talking about finding furniture at a Garage Sale, Yard Sale, or Estate sale. You will find great deals, and chances are the furniture will look incredible. Here's tips how to furnish your house or apartment buy shopping for furniture this way.

Moving Your College Students Out Of The Dorm

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:53 +0000

If you're parents of college students, you may be moving them out of the dorm at the end of the spring semester in the next couple of weekends. I've done the drill many times, and there are two things that always seem to happen: 1. you can't find a parking place closer than 300 yards from the dorm and 2. the dorm elevator is out of service. Here are some helpful suggestions to share with your student before you get there.

Ohioans Cuss the Most, Washingtonians the Least, Survey Says

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:58:28 +0000

When I was a kid if my mom or dad heard me swear it was big trouble. No TV, no dessert, washing my mouth out with soap, you get the picture. A new survey by the Marchex Institute finds that when it comes to cussing the folks in Ohio have every right to shout "We're number one, we're number one". On the other hand people in the state of Washington are most likely to watch their language. There were some other interesting findings.

Free Beer From Saranac

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:21 +0000
Now that we’ve got your attention, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I always like to share brews news with you. And, to celebrate the brewery’s 125th anniversary, Saranac is giving consumers a “free beer” in its select packages. Check out the details. According to our sister station, WIBX: “To thank its loyal [...]

Improve Your Putting On The Golf Course [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:38 +0000

As I've said before, I'm not much of a golfer, but many of you are. If you're in a weekly golf league, you probably want to keep improving your game. Here's a free putting lesson from a recognized "Top Teacher" by both "Golf Digest" and "Golf Magazine".

Evangelist Pat Robertson Tells Woman To Excuse Cheating Hubby Because "It's What Men Do" [AUDIO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:12:01 +0000

Evangelist Pat Robertson has been known to make some pretty controversial comments and his latest probably won't endear him to a lot of women. Yesterday on his "700 Club" show a woman called complaining about her cheating husband. Robertson advised her to look beyond the infidelity because "It's what men do". He didn't stop there.

Greg's Grillin' Barbecue Ribs [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:45 +0000
‘Tis the grilling and barbecue season, and our “Greg’s Grill” recipes reasearchers have found another great instructional video. Remember the old rule: Grilling (hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, etc…) hot and fast, barbecuing (ribs, chicken, beef tenderloin roasts…etc), slow and low. How many backyard barbecues have you been to where the well-meaning hosts ruins a rack [...]

Most Popular Baby Names of 2012

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:02:41 +0000

The list of most popular baby names of 2012 has been released by the Social Security Administration and, most noticeably, there is virtually no difference between this list and last years list. The number one girls name is once again Sophia while the most popular for boys is--for the 14th consecutive year--Jacob. Here are the top 10 for each.

Bear VS Monkey Bicycle Race Ends Badly [VIDEO]

Tad Pole — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:15:59 +0000

Talk about road rage. Guy Speed.com shares this video from an Animal Park in Shanghai. Part of the entertainment is monkeys and bears riding bicycles on a small track. WARNING, this may not be suitable for small children, although none in attendance at the event seem shocked.

Celebrate National Hamburger Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:10:42 +0000

May is "National Hamburger Month", and what better time than now with our gas grills fired up for the season. As a kid, I always liked hamburgers better than hot dogs, but now as an adult, I prefer hot dogs (nothing's better at a ballgame).

Barbara Walters To Retire Next Year [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:41:50 +0000

One of the pioneers of TV journalism, Barbara Walters is reportedly set to retire in 2014. If you're a baby boomer or older, you may remember Barbara Walters groundbreaking role as the first female co-host of the "Today Show" on NBC with Hugh Downs back in the 1960s.

Gas Prices All Over The Road

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:02:35 +0000

Like the title of Easton Corbin's new song, when you travel, you'll find that gas prices are "All Over The Road". Last week, my wife and I drove down to Washington D.C., and that meant going through New York state, Pennsylvania, Maryland and into D.C., and gas prices were like a roller coaster.

Average Cost Of A Wedding: $28,427

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:10:47 +0000
May means weddings coming up, and June brides will be strolling down the aisle next month. Now, according to a new survey, the average cost of a wedding is: $28,427. The survey assembled a list of possible costs. According to surveys conducted by TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com of over 17,500 brides married in 2012 seen on [...]

33 High School Students Suspended For Posting "Twerking" Video Online

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:49:28 +0000

If you don't know what "twerking" is, join the crowd. You could always ask your teenagers. Apparently "twerking' is a highly suggestive dance move that has swept through high school dances and parties across the country. Now a group of San Diego, California students have been suspended for producing and posting a video of themselves "twerking" with abandon. Even worse, suspension is just the first of the punishments they are receiving.

Powerball Jackpot Up to $270 Million Tonight

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:00:57 +0000

Here we go again. Lottery fever will be in full swing this weekend as the multi-state Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $270 million, enough for even the casual lottery player to shell out a few bucks for a chance at a fortune. What are the odds?

Woman Slaps Cop Hoping Jail Time Will Help Her Stop Smoking

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:56:06 +0000

I've heard of all kinds of ways to stop smoking. There's the patch. There are smoking cessation clinics. There's nicotine gum. In other words, there are a number of methods one can explore in an effort to stop the craving. However, a Sacramento, California woman has come up with what she thinks is a sure fire way to kick the habit. It's called "slap a cop, get arrested and thrown in jail". How does it work?

Drivers Who Followed Their GPS To Disaster

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:11:50 +0000

There have been two occasions recently where I have witnessed a tractor trailer lumbering up my street, a dead end with a very limited turnaround. When I questioned the drivers as they began backing down the street they said "I was just following my GPS and it said Walmart was up here". Nope, it's one street over. He is not alone. Check out these poor souls who followed their GPS to disaster.

Mom's Say Raising Girls More Stressful Than Boys

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:10:01 +0000

If you are a mom you know stress comes with the territory. A recent survey found that mom's rate their stress level at 8.5 on a scale of 1-10 and 60% say that raising girls is more stressful than raising boys. It also found that having 3 kids is more stressful than 1,2 or 4 or more. What are the major stressors in an average mother's life?

"The Real Thing" Was Invented On This Day in 1886

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:16:18 +0000

Are you a Coke of Pepsi drinker? You can't be both. We in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household are Coke drinkers. And, on this day in 1886, an Atlanta pharmacist invented the syrup for a beverage that became known as Coca-Cola.