This And That

Today is the actual birthday of George Washington, even though it was celebrated on Monday, February 18th as part of Presidents' Day. I remember back when I was a kid at Miller School in Utica, we got Lincoln's  (February 12th) and Washington's birthday off separately.

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Taylor Swift looked gorgeous on the red carpet of the 2013 Grammy Awards earlier this month, thanks in part to a beautiful bracelet designed by a young cancer patient.

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Jake Owen recently shared a photo of his visit with his dad, Steve, who was recovering from throat surgery at the time. The singer offered a new update about his father's condition, revealing that his dad is now undergoing an intense course of radiation treatment at the Mayo Clinic.

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Over the years, many people in the public eye—including actors, NASCAR drivers, musicians, political leaders, supermodels and more—have gotten involved with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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You may know St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded with the specific goal of curing cancer in children, but there’s probably a whole lot more about it you don’t know.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been helping kids fight cancer since 1962, all thanks to contributions that let families get treated for free.

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You know that I always share brews news with you, and today I learned that the Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams Boston Lager is doing something it's never done in its 29 year history!

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Man’s best friend is still man’s best, even after a decade apart.

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If the kids are looking for more things to do this week during Mid-Winter break, head to the Val Bialis Sports Center, at the Memorial Parkway in Utica. There's skiing, sledding, tubing and ice skating. Please not: there are admission charges for many of the activities.

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Restaurants are famous for jacking up their price on Valentine's Day. While we're not sure what the Eleven in Pittsburgh's February 14th arrangement is, the bill for a redditor's gnomiegnomie romantic Valentine's Day dinner there with his girlfriend was $250.

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By now, if the kids are home for Mid-Winter break, they may be really ready for something to do other than TV, video games or going to Grandma's. So, here's another idea that they kids are sure to enjoy.

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In a world of Social Media many companies have taken full advantage of using it as a tool to get the word out. The official Utica Police Department “Facebook” page helps spread the word on who got arrested, and also shows mug shots. Sometimes you'll see these mugshots and think: "Where did these people get their styles from?". The answer is clear, celebrities. Here's the Famous Hair Styles Of The Utica Police Facebook Wall, our 2/19 edition. 

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