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The Manchester Arena bombing was an Islamist terror attack in Manchester, United Kingdom. On 22 May 2017 a shrapnel-laden homemade bomb was detonated as people were leaving Manchester Arena following a concert by the American singer Ariana Grande. Twenty-three people were killed, including the attacker, and over 500 were injured. After initial suspicions of a terrorist network, police later said they believed the […]

5/22/2017 – 22 killed at the Ariana Grande concert in ...

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You may heard of “Band Aid (European pop)” and “USA for Africa (American pop)” for charity events back in the 80’s, but most have never heard of “Hear ‘n Aid (Rock/Heavy Metal)” that brought together some of the best singers and musicians in the industry for a charity to battle […]

Hear ‘n Aid

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If your days consist of running to and from work, cleaning up the house, taking care of family, and maybe slipping in some time with your friends, you may feel like there’s no time exercise. Even if you can make time for the gym, the idea of getting sweaty and working […]

7 Signs You Are Seriously Out of Shape

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Lou Duva Promoter Louis “Lou” Duva was a boxing trainer and manager who handled nineteen world champions. The Duva family promoted boxing events in over twenty countries on six continents. Wikipedia Born: May 28, 1922, New York City, NY Died: March 8, 2017, Paterson, NJ Parents: Salvatore Duva Children: Dino Duva Trained: Evander Holyfield, Pernell Whitaker

3/8/2017 – Legendary Boxing Trainer Lou Duva dies

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The Kentucky mom posted a conversation with her adorable son, who turned five this week, on Facebook that has since gone viral. Rosebush wanted to take Jax to get his hair cut over the weekend to tame his “wild hair” but Jax had a very specific haircut in mind — […]

Little boy cuts his hair so he can look exactly ...

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Seven months ago, 10-year-old Ayden Zeigler-Kohler was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor and given between eight and 12 months to live. His Pennsylvania-based family spent the first few months frantically searching for a clinical trial aimed at beating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), but has since decided to focus […]

Army veteran dad and his 10-year-old son’s final months

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A 19-year-old man in California who walked miles to and from work saw his life change in the span of just a few weeks, after police helped raise money to buy him a bicycle — and eventually, a car. Jourdan Duncan’s commute to work was like no other. Every morning […]

Police surprises a 19 yo who walked 7 miles to ...

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Best Picture Moonlight – Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner Arrival – Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder, and David Linde Fences – Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington, and Todd Black Hacksaw Ridge – Bill Mechanic and David Permut Hell or High Water – Carla Hacken and Julie Yorn Hidden Figures – Donna Gigliotti, Peter Chernin, […]

2/26/2017 – 89th Academy Awards. Winners, Losers and Flops

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    Every day a sweet dog peeks out from under a gate, waiting for his friend May we all find a  secret dog bud that will wait for your pets every day.  Elisa Lee a 17-year-old senior at Lakewood High School in California has developed somewhat of a routine […]

Dog waiting for his friend

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Ernestine Shepherd defies nearly every physical stereotype for an 80-year-old woman. For one thing, she’s ripped. In fact, she’s a record-holding bodybuilder who spends more than 30 hours each week exercising. But get this: she didn’t so much as pick up a dumbbell until she was in her 50s! Now […]

Ernestine Shepherd

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Mardi Gras Day 2017 Fat Tuesday, February 28 Schedules: In and around New Orleans In and around Baton Rouge In and around Houma In and around Lafayette Mardi Gras History The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, passing through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the […]

Mardi Gras 2017

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Kim Jong-nam was attacked with VX nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia. Kim Jong-nam was the eldest son of deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of current North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Four North Korean suspects left the airport shortly after the assassination and reached […]

2/13/2017 – Kim Jong-nam was attacked at Kuala Lumpur International ...

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PARADIS, LA. (2/9/2017) One worker was missing and two were injured after an explosion sparked a fire at a Louisiana pipeline Thursday night, officials said. Authorities don’t yet know what caused the fire on the Phillips 66 pipeline in Paradis, but a crew of six workers was cleaning it at […]

Pipeline fire in Paradis, LA.

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If you ever get a notice or see a posting from Startwire, quickly delete and do not apply! Going through the process of looking for a job is stressful enough without being inundated with tons of spam-job-posting emails. Your resume is your representative to the business community, don’t let your […]

Startwire – Startwire.com scam

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You’re probably cooking rice incorrectly, and it might be poisoning you Rice contains a worrying amount of arsenic, a harmful chemical that can cause heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and the common cooking method does little to lower the risk according to new research.   Let the rice soak in […]

Rice is poisonous?

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* Warning! Spoilers! Some vids may give away the movie if you haven’t seen it yet. Rocky II (1979) Heat (1995) The Last of the Mohicans (1992) Crossroads (1986) Top Gun (1986) Behind Enemy Lines (2001) An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) The Revenant (2015) Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Doom (2005) Due to R Rating, movie […]

Some of our favorite movie moments…

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Growing up, I remember when Casey Kasem (on American Top 40) said that the first rap song was “Rapture” by Blondie (1980) after she got the idea from underground clubs in New York.  I thought that was true for the longest time but now if you search it on Google, it’ll show […]

THE FIRST RAP SONG – not what you’d think

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Some info about the 2010 Coachmen Freelander 21QB 23ft Class C Motorhome: Ford or Chevy (ours is a Chevrolet 3500-V8-6.0L 323 hp engine) 1 Electric Awning, Sleeps 6 (more than that if you have small kids laying the long way above the cab), Vinyl floors, 1 Roof A/C, U-shaped Dinette […]

Coachmen Freelander 21QB

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Combine this.. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e9QzIkP5qI[/embedyt] with this… [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixTddQQ2Hs4[/embedyt] … and we may have real Terminators soon

Age of Robots

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Reminders… Pre-Inspect your vehicle and surroundings before driving off Always wear seat belts Do not exceed speed limits and follow suggested speeds (yellow speed signs) Drive defensively Do not drive when sleepy or tired Pre-plan your journey for the best routes, refuel points, rest spots, etc. Do not allow distractions […]

Safety Topic – Vehicle Safety

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1. Use caution if you are lighting Fireworks. Make sure it is legal to pop fireworks in your area. Know your surroundings / adjoining areas for possible fires and be courteous to your neighbors. Always have an extinguishing method nearby, incase there is a fire. Fireworks accidents usually happen when […]

Have a Safe and Fun New Year!

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Our list of “must haves” for feeling better… Home Gyms – Not only is it convenient, but it’ll save you more money in the long run than joining a gym.   Treadmills – Not as good as running at a park or on a track, but no more excuses for cold or […]

Stay Fit. Have these…

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MV Sewol Ferry Sinking — April 16, 2014 On the morning of April 16, 2014, the MV Sewol, a 6,825‑ton ferry traveling from Incheon to Jeju Island, began to list sharply after taking an unreasonably sudden right‑J‑shaped turn in the Maenggol Channel. The turn caused cargo to shift, destabilizing the vessel. At about 8:50 […]

4/16/2014 – The South Korean ferry MV Sewol capsizes and sinks after an unmanageable cargo ...

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How to detect counterfeit bills without the gadgets There are so many gadgets out there that is supposed to detect counterfeit bills such as the marker/pen, UV light machines, magnifying glass, etc. During the many years in the retail business, there was one sure way to check for counterfeit bills […]

How to detect counterfeit bills

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Nope! If you are a store owner, big or small business, there is a likely chance you’ve dealt with shoplifters and probably still are.  There are hundreds of videos on YouTube that shows shoplifters and their stupid, brazen acts.   How do you spot a shoplifter? Shoplifters range from the […]

Shoplifters – Are they worth chasing?

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