Friday, March 7, 2014

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME - SOME DO AND SOME DON'T

Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend but not for all.  Arizona, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico all pass as do many countries around the world.  Learn who here...

Thursday, March 6, 2014

STRANGE (OR AT LEAST UNIQUE) FOODS ACROSS AMERICA!

From "head cheese," to "Rocky Mountain Oysters," to "scrapple" "egg cream," and "turtle soup," these delicacies might not be for everyone...( and mostly not for me)  Read more...

CONSUMER REPORTS TOP AUTO PICKS FOR 2014

From economy to luxury, Consumer Reports' top auto picks for 2014 might have something for you.  Click here...

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

WHAT'S IN A NAME? CHECK OUT THESE PAINT NAMES!

Planning to do a little painting around the house this spring.  Check out these unique (if not bizarre) names for paint.  A brown color called "cardboard," or a brown called "gentle fawn."  There's a golden paint called, "extra virgin olive oil," or you guess the color with "pancake syrup," "mayonnaise," or "grandma's sweater."  Click here for more... 

THE BEATLES "YESTURDAY" PIANO TO BE AUCTIONED!

The piano on which Paul McCartney composed "Yesterday" is hitting the auction block. (Is does make you wonder how many pianos or other instruments could be sold having Beatles connections) It's expected to bring about $80,000. ( How do they come up with these figures?)  Here is the complete story...


Tuesday, March 4, 2014

DANCING WITH THE STARS 2014 LINEUP!

From Olympic gold medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White to Drew Carey and Billy Dee Williams, (and these are not dancing partners,) the new cast for the 18th season has been announced!  Click here for the list and their group picture. 

Monday, March 3, 2014

ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS 2014!!

Click here for the complete winners list at the 2014 Academy Awards.

The short list:

Best Picture :  "12 Years A Slave"



Best Director :  Alphonso Cuaron for "Gravity."

Best Actor In A Leading Role :  Matthew McConaughey in "Dallas Buyers Club"

Best Actress in A Leading Role :  Cate Blanchett in "Blue Jasmine."