Hi there! Thanks for checking out my blog today. I'm loving the rain! I love how it smells and I really love that it's getting rid of that ugly black snow out there. The one thing I don't love about it? All the landmines in our backyard that we missed over the winter. Time for a little poop-scoopin' this weekend!

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Wow. Another day another celebrity dead from a drug overdose. Former teen idol Corey Haim has died. Reports are that he died from an overdose. It's weird because the movie Murphy's Romance was on this weekend and I had forgotten that he was in that movie. I really loved him and Corey Feldman in The Lost Boys. Just 38. Man, that sucks! Here's a great series of pictures of other Stars Who Left Too Soon. From John Lennon to John Belushi...we've lost a lot of great people when they were way too young!

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If you could pick any Hollywood actor to portray the legendary Vince Lombardi, who would you pick? ESPN announced yesterday that Robert De Niro has been tapped to play the Hall of Fame coach in the film. "Lombardi" will chronicle the years in which he transformed the Green Bay Packers from the NFL's worst team to league champions. It is tentatively scheduled to be released in 2012 during the weekend between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. I think De Niro is a great choice! How about you?

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It's not just a rumor: Ireland and beer go together like corned beef and cabbage. The Irish are famous for their national beer culture, which has nothing to do with the green-tinted brews of St. Patrick's Day infamy. Are you a fan of the perfectly poured pint? Test your knowledge of the beers of Ireland with this Irish Beer Quiz.

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That's all I got. Have a great evening!

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Tuesday. Well, at least it's not Monday right?

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Hey ladies this should brighten your day! A new study says women of a healthy weight who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol tend to gain less weight over time than non-drinkers. Ok, here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to use my magic editing pen and write the sentence to read this way: A new study says women who drink tend to gain less weight. WOO-HOO!!! That's what I'm talking about sistahs!!!

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Anybody planning on making it a fast food dinner tonight? Fast food restaurants are the savior of any working parent! Do you have a preference for certain chains? Take this quiz and find out What Fast Food Restaurant Are You? Here are my results.

'You Are Burger King
You are edgy, irreverent, and a risk taker.

You enjoy anything that's bold and brash.

You say whatever is on your mind, and you occasionally offend people... but mostly you just entertain them.

You are very unique, and you don't like following rules.

You like to have things done your way.

And just because you do things your way, it doesn't mean you're stubborn. You're the first person to experiment and mix things up a bit.'

Pretty spot on. Especially the 'you occasionally offend people' comment. Yep.

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Talking on the phone is an important part of our culture. Sadly, we've developed some bad habits since that first phone was invented back in 1876. And I have a good feeling that if Alexander Graham Bell saw the stuff we do during a normal conversation today, he'd probably be pretty disappointed. Put down the phone for a second and read this list of Bad Phone Habits...and then STOP DOING THEM!

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As the weather starts to warm up we start thinking about getting our bikes out and hitting the road! Since the first internal combustion motorcycle was developed in 1885 people have been fascinated by them. This fascination has led to innovation and to some pretty unique bikes along the way. Check out these 30 Examples of Unique Motorcycles. Enjoy the season...and don't forget your brain bucket ok?

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Have a great evening and I'll see you on the radio!

Karen

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Happy Monday! Did you watch the Oscars last night? I thought Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin did a great job. For the first time in YEARS, the hosts were better than the glamorous participants. The two pros played off each other expertly and there were no awkward silences or embarrassing moments! How refreshing! If you missed anything...here's a great video recap of last night's awards.

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My favorite part of last night's Oscars?? The John Hughes tribute. I am a child of the 80's and I loved it. John Hughes made growing up in the 80's a little more bearable. Molly Ringwald, Matthew Broderick, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Macaulay Culkin, Jon Cryer, and Ally Sheedy all took part in the touching tribute.
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Here's a nice opportunity to take a trip down memory lane. Did you know that in the US there's a National Toy Hall of Fame? To date, 44 toys have made it there. Click on each of the inductees to discover the stories behind the Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame.
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Meet Ice. Ice has become an Internet sensation after its owner posted a series of pictures of him online dressed as Superman. The pictures of the five-year-old husky disguised as the caped crusader have garnered rave reviews from delighted fans around the world!

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Have a wonderful evening and I'll see you on the radio!
Karen
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Happy Friday Friends! Lots of stuff as always happening this weekend. Don't make any plans without checking our events calendar and our concert calendar first!

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Here's a funny picture to start your weekend!

Whatever the market will bear I guess!

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Did you know that the way you squeeze your toothpaste can say a lot about your personality? What does your say?

Looks like I'm thrifty and prone to depression. Well, isn't THAT depressing?

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Will you be watching the Oscars on Sunday? Want to WOW people with your Oscar knowledge? Well, here's Everything You Needed To Know About the Oscars..and Then Some. Brilliant!

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Ever get the feeling like you're dosing off at work? Well, despite the proven benefits of naps, many employers frown on their employers napping on the job. So, to help the sleepy get their winks--here's a great article on How To Nap At Work!

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Have a great weekend my friend!

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Good Wednesday everyone! I hope you're having a fabulous day! I love that the days are getting longer and I can take Gorgeous George out for walks after work. Has Spring finally Sprung? Fingers crossed!!

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With Martin Scorsese's lunatic asylum-set thriller Shutter Island pushing audiences to the brink of movie madness this week, it's high time to cast our crazy eye across a dozen of the most disturbed - and disturbing - motion-picture mental patients to ever be pumped full of Thorazine on the silver screen. So sit back, relax, and prepare to go insane in the film frame. This won't hurt a bit: The 12 Craziest Movie Mental Patients.
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My husband and I played golf in Vegas one time. It was HOT! I don't remember seeing in cacti though. Look at this guy: He fell backwards onto a cactus after a few drinks while playing a round of golf at a desert course. It took paramedics over three hours to remove the cactus before he could get into an ambulance and go to the hospital. OOUUCCHH!!
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Did you know that Al Pacino was considered for the role of Han Solo? Can you picture John Travolta as Forrest Gump? Maybe this will help. Animator Dan Meth presents clips from classic movies, if actors once considered for important roles had been selected. Tom Cruise as Jim Morrison in the Doors?? Brilliant!!


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Speaking of brilliant...Gatorade may be gone, but Fox Sports' Mark Kriegel has a few new endorsement ideas for Tiger Woods...ha! ha!

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Have a great evening and I'll see you on the radio!!
Karen
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Happy Tuesday! Isn't it nice to see the sun again! What a difference it makes!

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Do you have a cat at home? We have one named McCartney and he will be 15 years old on March 15th. He's lived through 2 kids, 2 dogs and several fish. Poor thing. The kids have a tendency to torment him. Out of love of course. What is it about a cat in an embarrassing situation that is so darned funny?! Not sure if I should show this video to my kids or not. It's pretty funny. Poor little kitty.
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Another awesome video for you to watch. Here's American biker Seth Enslow breaking the world record for the longest jump on a Harley-Davidson!

NICE!!
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We have a spectacular Oscar Party coming up on Sunday at the La Crescent Fine Arts Center. I must confess that I've only seen one of the movies nominated for Best Picture. If you missed some of last year's movies--check this out! Here's a great video that features Spoilers From 50 Movies of 2009! Keep in mind...the key word here is SPOILERS! You've been warned!

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Speaking of the Oscars, look for Barbra Streisand, Kathy Bates and Charlize Theron to appear during Sunday's Academy Award telecast. The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be presented at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood on Sunday, March 7th. ABC will televise the ceremony live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood starting at 7:00 p.m. Tomorrow night, ABC will take a look at some of this year's Oscar nominees "Before They Were Famous." Tune in to a special Oscar-themed episode of ABC's "20/20" at 9 pm for a look at the early years of nominees George Clooney, Mo'Nique and Jeff Bridges.

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Have a great evening!

Karen

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Happy March 1st! Spring is on the way!! Happy 66th Birthday Roger Harry Daltrey! Roger Daltrey is one of the original bad boys, one of those who smashed his instruments and inspired a generation of mods to fight the rockers on the beaches! Rock on Rog! We're all glad you didn't die before you got old!

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Last week I told you about a rare comic book that sold for a million dollars. Today, I'll have you searching in your basement for all of your old Ninetendo games. Be on the lookout for one called 'Stadium Events'. A guy named Dave found one in his basement that was still in the wrapper and he just sold it on eBay for a breathtaking $41,300!!

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In case you missed it, check out this Saturday Night Live skit spoofing the We Are The World remake. It's worth it just to see the guy playing David Crosby!

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Have you heard of Chatroulette? Since its launch, there has been quite a bit of experimentation taking place on Chatroulette, a new website that connects two random web cams, leading to a wide variety of reactions. One person had fun with it by creating a little game to see who would turn their head to read a note.

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Devastating news for those of us waiting for a Brady Bunch reunion! Marcia and Jan are still at each other's throats decades after the end of 'The Brady Bunch,' as RadarOnline is reporting that Maureen McCormick and Eve Plumb have such a heated feud going on that it caused the cancellation of an upcoming show reunion.

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Have a super evening and I'll see you on the radio!

Karen

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Happy Friday Rock-n-Rollers!! Do you have fun plans for the weekend? Be sure to check out the concert calendar and support live music in the Coulee Region. We've got some exceptional local talent!

It's my hubby's birthday tomorrow...so we'll be doing some celebrating of our own!

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I'm sad to hear the outcome of Andrew Koenig's story. The body of the former Growing Pains actor was found yesterday in Vancouver. His father, Walter, said in a statement: "My son took his own life". What a terrible thing for him and his family. My sincere condolences.

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Before you rent a movie this weekend, be sure and check out this web quiz. The people behind Nanocrowd created an application available for the iPhone, Facebook, and an online version. It's called 'Will I Like It?' You enter the movie title you want to watch and answer a few questions and in less than a minute, you'll get a prediction of how likely it is you will like the movie. The list of movies to choose from is a little short, but they say they are adding new movies as fast as they can. Brilliant!

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Alright boat owners. Tell me. Is this or is this not the BEST boat name ever??

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Good news: Tiger Woods return to advertising. Bad news: Involuntarily and for PETA.

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Have a FABulous weekend my friend!!

Karen

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Happy Birthday George Harrison! George would have been 67 today. He passed away at the age of 58 in 2001. George's reported last words? Love one another. Indeed. Rest in Peace my friend.

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How is your brain feeling today? Ready for a little challenge? The following was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard University. Take your time and see if you can read each line aloud without a mistake. The average person over 60 years of age cannot do it!

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1. This is this cat.
2. This is is cat.
3. This is how cat.
4. This is to cat.
5. This is keep cat.
6. This is an cat.
7. This is old cat.
8. This is fart cat.
9. This is busy cat.
10. This is for cat.
11. This is forty cat.
12. This is seconds cat.
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How'd you do? Now go back and read the third word in each line from the top down. :)

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It's already been a big week for A Nightmare on Elm Street, with a new poster and new stills all popping up online over the last few days. Now it's all been capped off with the new trailer, debuting today at MySpace and also available for your viewing pleasure below.

You know the guy who's playing Freddie? It's Jackie Earle Haley. He was my favorite bad-boy Kelly Leak in the Bad News Bears!!

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There's already controversy surrounding the killer whale attack at SeaWorld in Orlando. Apparently, Tilikum, the orca that killed trainer Dawn Brancheau yesterday has been linked to two previous deaths since 1991. Some think Tili should be euthanized because of the incident, but A SeaWorld official said Wednesday the animal would not be put down because of the attacks. What do you think? My opinion? HELLO!!! The name of the animal is KILLER WHALE!! Kind of a heads up right there that there might be some danger in getting into the water with him. Sheesh!
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I'm looking forward to spinning tonight at Premier Fitness. It doesn't hurt that the class is filled with a bunch of nice looking college boys getting in shape for summer. Joining Premier was what really inspired my weight loss. But some people just can't seem to lose weight no matter how hard they try. How about you? Are you desperate enough to try anything to drop those pounds. How about this? A tongue patch that makes it difficult to eat. Seriously. The medical procedure involves stitching a small piece of polyethylene mesh onto a patient's tongue, making it painful to ingest solid foods and forcing a low-calorie, liquid diet. I remember when Tami from the Real World had her jaw wired shut...that was pretty extreme too. I think I'll stick to spinning!

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Have a great day and I'll see you on the radio!
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Happy Wednesday rock-n-rollers!! Almost over the hump and the weekend is in sight. Ah yes, life is good!

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Random: I heard someone describe Wisconsin with this phrase: "Double chins and bowling pins". You know, that about sums it up. But hey! We are what we are! Love us or leave us right??

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What do you see when you look in the mirror? According to Chinese medicine, your face is a window to your health. Your forehead, nose, chin, right cheek, left cheek: each of these five face zones gives you clues to what is going on inside your body - if you know what to look for. Learn here how to Decode What Your Face Says About Your Health. I KNEW that pimple on the side of my nose was a bad sign!! I just KNEW IT!!

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Got an extra 6 minutes to kill? Of course you do! You're at work!! Here's a recording of a 911 call at an Indiana dispatch center. On the line was a five-year-old named Savannah Hensley who reported that her father had trouble breathing. An ambulance was dispatched, and Frank Hensley's life was saved by her calm but adorable call. You won't regret listening for six minutes to hear what Savannah had to say. She's just a little doll!!

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Consumer Reports is out with their list of the Top Vehicles of the Year. Six new models made our Top Picks this year: the Chevrolet Silverado and Traverse, Mazda5, Nissan Altima, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen GTI. This marks the first time in six years that two domestic models earned spots or that a European car made the list.

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Gary Busey, 65, and girlfriend Steffanie Sampson, 40, welcomed a baby boy into the world on Tuesday morning. It is the couple's first child together. Gary and Steffanie named the baby Luke Samson Busey. The new parents released the following statement: 'This feels like a dream. We feel so blessed and are overwhelmed with happiness at Luke's arrival.' Here's the baby's first picture.

I kid, I kid. Congrats to the happy family!

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Have a great evening and I'll see you on the radio!

Karen

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Hi there! Thanks for checking out my blog today! Another thanks going to Matt from Premier Catering for making us made-to-order omelets for breakfast this morning. I stuck with my nutrition plan and had mine loaded with fresh veggies--hold the cheese. Oh wow!! It was awesome!!


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A day without a Tiger joke is like a day without sunshine right? Jimmy Kimmel put together this HILARIOUS clip of Tiger's famous hugging scene that followed his apology speech. So bad yet soooooooooo funny!!
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Looking for an excuse to skip work?
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Another great way to justify calling in sick? Blame the kids! Ear infections, doctor appointments, emergency teacher conference...oh yeah...kids are a GREAT excuse for skipping work. What you say? You don't have kids? Well, fear not. With The Office Kid Kit, you'll soon find that exploiting the joys of parenthood have never been easier. With one simple kit, you can do as your co-workers with children do. Make excuses, miss work, and blame it all on your kid.When you receive your kit all you have to do is name your kid, and then display a picture of a child and work of children's art. The kit also comes with a list of suggested excuses. Brilliant!!
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Hey, do you happen to have any old comic books lying around? You may want to double check your collection...because this one just sold for a cool million dollars! Here is a great price guide for old comic books. I've got to go look in our storage room. I don't think we have any comic books but I KNOW we have a bunch of Poke-mon cards down there. Do you think they're worth anything yet?
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Well, it had been lurking around all weekend and now it's here. Monday. Blech!


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I hope you had a great weekend. We had a wonderful time at the Raise The Roof Fundraiser on Saturday night! I can't believe how AWESOME The Remainders are! Andy's version of Lunatic Fringe and Magic Power is the best I've heard! I've got more pictures posted on my Facebook page, so be sure to check them out.

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Speaking of Facebook, let me ask you something. Have you ever had a friend request that you just didn't want to accept? Like for instance, let's say a co-worker who you really can't stand requests you as a friend. And you'd rather stab yourself in the neck with a dull stick than have this person know what's going on in your personal life. What do you do? Well, for starters...you read this article from Reuters: Modern Etiquette: How To Decline Facebook Friends Without Offence. And remember, the ignore button is your best Facebook friend!

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Just in time for baseball games, tailgating and the beach! It's the All-In-One Chair! It has a has a 'secret compartment' that holds all your stuff, or ice and cans of beer--your choice. Brilliant!

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Have you been holding your breath waiting to see if your favorite television program will be renewed? Well, breath again baby!! Here's a complete list from EW.Com. The news is looking bad for you Melrose Place fans. But then, if you watch Melrose Place, you have bigger problems than the show getting cancelled.

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Well, it's over. Tiger stood up and apologized to his family, his fans and his associates. I must say I got a little weepy when he hugged his mom at the end of his speech. Apparently, Tiger didn't choose today as the day he would break his silence-- it just worked out that way -- to accommodate his rehab. The PGA Tour commissioner wrote a letter yesterday saying, "As we understand it, Tiger's therapy called for a week's break at this time during which he has spent a few days with his children and then will make his statement before returning." After the news conference Tiger will make his way back to the clinic where he's been undergoing therapy.

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Ever since joining Premier Fitness, I've been addicted to John's smoothies! Nutritional and delicious!! Here's the Shake Master himself with his latest masterpiece!

I've lost over 40 pounds thanks to Premier Fitness!! Woo-hoo!!

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TV viewers are about to witness the softer side of KISS. The rockers will appear on a special episode of ABC's "Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition" this Sunday. They're rebuilding the home of a music teacher and his wife. "Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition" featuring KISS will air this Sunday at 7pm.

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Ha! This is funny. A series of magazine covers written by men.

Good stuff!

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My son Daniel is obsessed with checking expiration dates on everything we have to eat at home. And it's proving to be very expensive. An entire box of saltine crackers one day past the expiration date? Gone. Cereal expired? There goes a $5 box down the drain. I will definitely have him read this article. It comes from Slate.com and states: Ignore Expiration Dates! "Best by," "Sell by," and all those other labels mean very little. Food starts to deteriorate from the moment it's harvested, butchered, or processed, but the rate at which it spoils depends less on time than on the conditions under which it's stored.

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I hope to see you tomorrow night at the La Crosse Center for our Raise The Roof Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity! It's going to be a blast!!

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USA! USA! USA! Yesterday was a banner day for Team USA, as Alpine skier Lindsay Vonn, speed skater Shani Davis and snowboarder Shaun White each won gold! I love Shaun White. He's awesome! Or as one of my Facebook friends says, 'shaun white is bad ass... unreal how good that guy is'. Too true, too true.

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Along with all of the skill and talent of our Olympians, comes the falls, the spills and the 'ooops' as well. Here are some Olympic Fails...and they do make me feel a little better about my athletic inadequacies.

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Remember back in the late 70's when King Tut's artifacts were on display and everyone was obsessed with him? And Steve Martin did that hilarious Saturday Night Live skit singing his song 'King Tut'. Well, now we're learning that the King may not have lived such a royal life. After extensive DNA tests and CT scans, the results of which were published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, we hear that the King was one sick puppy. He was a frail, weak boy who had a bit of a club foot and who needed a cane to walk. The study also revealed that King Tut's mother and father were brother and sister. It just goes to show that being a living god - and now a dead one- is not always what it's cracked up to be.
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The Olympics aren't the only thing happening in Canada. Our neighbors up North were also recently the hosts of the World's Largest Dodge Ball Game. The video is AWESOME!
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Why do we love the Olympics? Is it the patriotism? Is it the two week long parade of international hotties? The never ending supply of Lifetime movie-worthy inspirational stories? The adrenaline rush of nonstop athletic competition? Well, yeah sure. But really...it's because we have another excuse to party!! Have some fun with your friends this weekend with this Olympic Drinking Game! (disclaimer: please be responsible and make sure everyone has a safe ride home)
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Have a great evening and I'll see you back here tomorrow!
Karen
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It's not the way any of us wanted the story to end. But it is unfortunately something we've become used to hearing. Another young man drowns in the Mississippi River. And now his family and friends are left wondering why. My sincere condolences.

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Jimmy Grey said that he'd been out of work for almost a year, and needed a project to keep himself busy. So with the heavy snowfall that Cleveland has experienced this winter, the 25-year-old got to work on an Extreme Igloo in his family's backyard. His four-room creation has 6-foot ceilings and an entertainment room with cable TV and surround sound. Ok, anyone else a little worried about the electricity in there when things start to melt??

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What is it about men and cheerleaders? For some reason men are drawn to them. Maybe it's the skirts, the flips, or just the fact that anytime there's been a sports movie or TV show, you can bet there's a cheerleader in there somewhere. So guys, in honor of your favorite pom-pom holders everywhere, here are the 30 Hottest Fictional Cheerleaders in History.

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If you're unhappy where you are, you can always pick up and move. And now thanks to a new study, we now know where all the happy people live. Go West Young Man!! According to Gallup most of the highest-scoring--or 'happiest' cities are found out West and most of the lowest-scoring cities are in the South. Overall, the top 10 cities include four in California, two in Utah and one each in Colorado and Hawaii. Many of the bottom 10 are in economically embattled regions. Three are in the Alleghenies and three in the Rust Belt. Boulder Colorado is number one. That makes sense...remember how happy Mork and Mindy were there?

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It's Mardi Gras!! Mardi Gras-- literally "Fat Tuesday,"-- has grown in popularity in recent years as a raucous, sometimes hedonistic event. But its roots lie in the Christian calendar, as the "last hurrah" before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. There. You learned something today. You can thank me later.


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We've all done stupid things in our lives before right? Said something inappropriate or insensitive to the wrong person? Oh yeah. It happens to all of us. But all of us aren't OPRAH and none of us did anything this stupid on National Television!!! Watch here are Oprah tries to wipe the birthmark off of Drew Brees's face! She thinks it's a lipstick mark!!! OOOPS!!!!!

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Bon Jovi fans are getting a chance to be in the spotlight. Jon Bon Jovi and company have invited visitors to their official website to upload videos of themselves performing the band's 1986 single "Livin' On A Prayer." The best submissions will make their way to giant video screens at cities on Bon Jovi's "The Circle Tour." In addition to bragging rights and seeing their videos on the big screens, winners will also get deluxe prize packages from Bon Jovi that include limited edition souvenirs. For more information, to view fan-submitted videos, or to enter the contest, click here. Bon Jovi's "The Circle Tour" is officially underway. This Friday, February 19th, the band plays the first of two dates at Seattle's Key Arena. The Circle Tour makes a stop in St. Paul on April 7th and 8th.

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It's an "American Idol" first -- some of the Top 24 members will be officially revealed early. According to the FOX, some of the Top 24 semifinalists will be revealed in a special two-hour event airing tonight on FOX. During tonight's episode, the remaining contestants will take the stage to perform their final solo numbers in front of Simon, Ellen, Kara and Randy. Following these performances, the judges will deliberate and will announce some of the Top 24 semifinalists. Then on Wednesday the judges will reveal the remaining contestants who will round out the Top 24. Does that mean the Chairs of Doom will start to air tonight? Or some of the contestants will be allowed to bypass the Chairs of Doom and go directly to the Top 24? Time will tell!

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It seems like each year there is a new campaign to get you to stop messing up your brain with drugs. We can poke fun at the sometimes humorous ads, but according to the CDC, drug use over the decades is down...so they're working. As drug usage drops, ads are becoming more direct, more violent, and more dramatic. In the advertiser's defense, they are catering to a less receptive audience as time goes on. Take a look at the evolution of these ads over the decades.

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Have a super-Fat Tuesday and I'll see you back here tomorrow!
Karen

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Once again, there is a young man missing in La Crosse. My heart just aches as I read the comments on Facebook from friends and loved ones who are worried to death about Craig Meyers. Here are the details: Area law enforcement are searching for a 21-year-old La Crosse man last seen about 2 a.m. today on city's South Side. Craig Meyers was dropped off by a family member on the 700 block of Market Street after a reception. Meyers is described is 5-foot 6-inches, 165 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a collared shirt, black pants and black jacket. Anyone with information is asked to call the La Crosse Police Department: 785-5962. Let's all pray for his safe return.

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Jamie McMurray won Sunday's 52nd running of the Daytona 500. McMurray held off a charging Dale Earnhardt, Jr. to capture his first win in the "Great American Race" and the fourth of his Sprint Cup career. The race was stopped twice due to a pothole between turns one and two. The first delay lasted more than an hour and 40 minutes after the holes were discovered 122 laps into the race. The holes resurfaced 40 laps later. The race lasted more than six hours. Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer and David Reutimann rounded out the top five. The Sprint Cup Series now heads to Fontana, California, for the Auto Club 500 next Sunday.
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The lead singer for The Knack has died. The "L.A. Times" reports Doug Fieger passed away Sunday from cancer at his Woodland Hills home. He was 57. The Los Angeles-based band captured the nation with their 1979 number-one hit "My Sharona," which Fieger claimed was inspired by an ex-girlfriend. The Knack signed with Capitol Records in 1978 after they were discovered on the L.A. club scene. The following year, their debut album "Get the Knack" was released. The album spawned another hit, "Good Girls Don't." The Detroit native had been battling cancer for several years. Funeral services are pending.
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We Are The World took the world by storm originally 25 years ago and since then there has been a couple of tries to remake it. In the wake of the Haiti earthquake and massive destruction that took place there, artists joined together once again singing this iconic song for the benefit of the Haitian peoples plight. There are some old faces who joined in and many new stars as well. The main return is that of Lionel Richie who was the co-writer of the song along side Micheal Jackson. Many fans will be happy to see they slotted Micheal in as well by putting in a clip from the original song where he sung and have Janet Jackson sing along. The official music video was premiered during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on Friday. Here's a complete list of performers and the music video.
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Please keep Craig Meyers in your thoughts and prayers.
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I'll see you back here tomorrow.
Your friend,
Karen
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Happy Friday and Happy Anniversary to my hubby! We were married 20 years ago today at the Chapel of the Roses in the Union Plaza in beautiful Las Vegas!

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We get asked a lot why we didn't wait to get married on Valentine's Day. The truth is, Scott and I are anti-Valentine. Always have been. There are hundreds of websites out there devoted to anti-Valentines like us. Here's a great one from Jib Jab that features some hilarious anti-Valentines ecards. Send them to all your friends who wish cupid would just Kiss-Off!!
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You've got two choices this Sunday. You can watch the Daytona 500, or you can celebrate Valentine's Day. As an Anti-valentine, I must say even if you hate NASCAR, watching the race is obviously the better choice. You don't have to buy roses. No one makes you go to some snooty restaurant. AND you can even make the race more interesting with a bet or two. What are the chances Jr. will miss a pit stall, speed on pit road, or otherwise mess up? 50-50. The odds that Jimmie Johnson will be revealed as an android with super-human abilities -- like Data from "Star Trek: The Next Generation," but with better skin? 3 to 1. The chances that Kyle Busch will be obnoxious in pre- and post-race interviews? 50-50. Find out the latest odds here. And test your Daytona trivia knowledge here.
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Making a connection at airports doesn't have to just involve stepping onto another plane. And it doesn't have to happen in the bathroom either!! The "Lonely Planet" reports that airports can also be a great way to find romance. The 2009 AXE "Best and Worst Airports to Make a Connection" study reveals the locations where chances are best for starting up a possible relationship. Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey is number one for offering the greatest chance to plant the seeds of romance. Liberty is followed by JFK International in New York while Minneapolis-St. Paul rounds out the top three. Conversely, Phoenix, Arizona's Sky Harbor Airport is the worst place of its kind for meeting a potential romantic partner.
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You'll never believe who this is. I thought for sure they mislabeled the photo. They didn't.
It's Debbie Gibson!! Remember when she was cute? Holy cow! Proof positive that middle aged women should not get skinny. At least that's what I'm telling myself.
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Have a great weekend friends!!

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Hi there! Thanks for checking out my blog. I hope you're having a great day. If not, go turn your radio on. Make sure it's tuned to 100.1 FM. I guarantee the song playing right now will make you feel better!

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'Sexy music' is a relative term -- one man's baby-makin' music might be his woman's soundtrack for a snoozefest. Regardless, just in time for Valentine's Day, Billboard has ranked the 50 Sexiest Songs by popularity - and Barry White didn't even make the list. Instead, it's Olivia Newton-John who is tops - her hit "Physical" is No. 1, followed by Rod Stewart's "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)." Rounding out the top five: Boyz II Men's ballad "I'll Make Love to You," Next's "Too Close" and Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On." It's not until No. 10 - Stewart's "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" - that sex is mentioned in any song title. The list is based on the popularity of songs from 1958 until early January of this year.

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The members of KISS may be hopeless romantics at heart. The band whose hits include "Dr. Love" and "I Was Made For Lovin' You," is sending good vibes out to fans this Valentine's Day. KISS has announced plans to send free Valentine's Day e-cards to fans to forward to their favorite squeezes. The online greeting features the band in full costume and face paint in a heart surrounded by flames. Over the image of the band are the words, quote, "I was made for lovin' you, Baby!" Recipients can open the virtual card to get the second part of the message, "You were made for lovin' me!" Check it out here.

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Valentine's Day is, of course, the traditional day on which lovers express their feelings for each other by sending cards, presenting flowers, or offering candy. It's also one of the most popular days of the year to propose marriage.If you're planning to pop the question this February 14, here are some unique ideas - ranging from super-simple to outrageously extravagant - for making the moment special and memorable.

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The ultimate Valentine's gift? Getting her name tattooed somewhere on your body. But what happens if the flame is gone and the girl went with it? Just because you made a mistake that doesn't mean you have to get stuck with it forever, or pay a big bill for laser surgery. Cover up tattoos are a great way to hide your mistakes if you can?t erase them, and a nice but bigger picture goes a long way. Here are some very clever Cover Up Tattoos.

I love the one that has the word 'void' stamped over her name! Brilliant!!

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Have a great day and I'll see you back here tomorrow!
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Happy Tuesday Classic Rock-Heads! Another day, another harrowing ride into work. How many days til Spring? Oh forget it, I can't count that high!

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Everybody has their opinions on the commercials that ran during the Super Bowl. We picked the ones we loved and the ones that we hated. Well, I just came across one commercial that was supposed to run but got axed at the very last minute:

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Speaking of commercials. This one has got to be the best ad in the history of the cosmos!! It's from Old Spice and is called 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like'. I'm on a horse! Brilliant!

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Ladies, are you tired of your beer belly? Here's an awesome new product that guarantees you will 'Lose The Belly in Five Days'.

Grow some hair too apparently!

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This Valentine's Day, any woman wanting to spark romance with her man might consider sending him a Pantygram. This online gift service is the brainchild of California businesswoman Debbie Augustine, who attributes the idea to a long-distance relationship she had 20 years ago. You can can send a pair of red lacy panties to your man in a discreet package. It arrives with a note inside directing the man to a web page where he enters a code to access the sender's private and often suggestive message. A Pantygram costs 25-dollars and can be purchased online at Sendapantygram.com.

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Have a great evening and I'll see you back here tomorrow!!

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Your friend,
Karen

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