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Jun 5, 2012

Breast Cancer Break Through

SMART BOMB FOR BREAST CANCER

Good news in the fight against Breast cancer....it's called the "Smart Bomb."

It's A combination of drugs that acts as a sort of "smart bomb" against breast cancer cells without damaging healthy ones.   And so far, it's performing successfully in early testing.

In a key test involving nearly 1,000 women with very advanced disease, the experimental treatment extended by several months the time women lived without their cancer getting worse.

Jun 5, 2012

A Way to Solve The $$$ Issue in Schools

SCHOOL BUDGET ISSUES

Last night the County Commissioners and School Board battled it out last night along with the community over the $35 million the school board wants to improve education.

The Mayor says no.

The Superintendent says yes.

The community is kind of split on whether taxes should be raised to cover the costs.

So, what is the answer to improving education without raising taxes?

Do you have the answer?

How would you feel about a new concept some schools are trying to get more money. Advertising in schools.

Jun 5, 2012

Facebook for Kids

KIDS ON FACEBOOK

Facebook developing technology to allow access to children under 13

Facebook is developing technology that would allow children younger than 13 years old to use the social-networking site under parental supervision, a step that could help the company tap a new pool of users for revenue but also inflame privacy concerns.

Jun 4, 2012

Money In Your Workouts

PAID TO LOSE

How many of you need to lose weight?  What if you paid to do it?  

About 16-percent of Americans have gym memberships. But a membership is just the beginning. The hard part is actually going.

Now, there's an app that can help provide that little extra boost to drop those extra pounds....

 

A free iphone app called gympact.

 

It's one of thousands of fitness related apps on the market.  BUT it seems to be working because it's simple.

Jun 4, 2012

A Special Home Run

See the Video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpESgqrmlQk

 

HOME RUN

When Dylan Coleman hit his first home run, it came off the bat with a very special sound. The spectators were stunned and the crowd roared to their feet. 

The sad part of this story is his dad wasn't there.  Dylan had to settle for a call to his dad to let him know he'd put one over the fence.  Right then, his dad made a promise- that's the last home run he'd ever miss. 

Jun 4, 2012

We Have Figured Out Your Men's Lies!

GUYS LIES DECODED

Be warned, gentlemen --your secret is out! Cosmopolitan reports guys lie about six-times every day --twice as much as women. What's with the fibs? The love goddesses at the magazine discovered the 10 biggest love lies and the real story behind them!

 

THE LIES-

   10. "I'm Stuck in Traffic." JOHN AMODEO, author of "The Authentic Heart," says this is code for running late, even if the reason is totally legitimate.

 

Jun 4, 2012

TN Tax Free Weekend

Wahooo... it's back!   It's Tax Free Weekend in TN! 

The dates are set for Tennessee's sales tax holiday weekend.

During the first weekend in August, from Friday, August 3 at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, August 5 at 11:59 p.m., shoppers can buy many items tax free.

As in the past, tax-free items include clothing under $100, school supplies under $100, and computers that are $1500 or less.

 

A complete list of restrictions and eligible items can be found here.

Jun 4, 2012

The Venus Transit

LOOK TO THE SKY

Liked the Solar Eclipse? You'll Love the Venus Transit

On June 5, Venus will pass in front of the sun just as the moon did on May 20. Better watch. The next Transit of Venus won't be until Dec. 11, 2117.

Skygazers who watched the recent solar eclipse should get their safety goggles ready for a celestial event that won't occur again for 105 years.

On June 5, the second planet in our solar system will crawl across the surface of the sun making an epic journey called the Transit of Venus.

Jun 4, 2012

RIP Richard Dawson

GOODBYE RICHARD

Former 'Family Feud' host Richard Dawson dies at 79.

Richard Dawson, the wisecracking British entertainer who was among the schemers in the 1960s TV comedy "Hogan's Heroes" and a decade later began kissing thousands of female contestants as host of the game show "Family Feud" has died. He was 79.

Dawson, also known to TV fans as the Cockney prisoner-of-war Cpl. Peter Newkirk on "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday night from complications related to esophageal cancer at Ronald Reagan Memorial Hospital, his son Gary said.

Jun 1, 2012

Check in Married, Check out Divorced

DIVORCE HOTEL

Some new hotel chains could be making their way from Europe to the U.S. that may change how divorces are done.

It’s a type of hotel you can stay at when your marriage disintegrates, where you can meet with lawyers and notaries to make things official.