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Tradesy Is The Online Resale Site For Women's Clothing and Accessories

Mark Richards — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:36:36 +0000

Did you know that the secret to affording a new wardrobe for summer may be hiding in your own closet? Tradesy is the online resale website that deals in new and gently used women’s fashions and accessories. Tradesy will take care of everything, from sprucing up your product photos to shipments and returns and all for a flat rate 9% commission.

Watch This Girl Do Head Spins on a Soda Pop Can [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:38 +0000

DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS. You may end up in a wheelchair, seriously. This young lady is clearly experieced at performing this stunt which is very impressive. Watch a young lady show off for her sister (and us) with some seriously crazy head spins. What makes the moves so awesome? She does them while balanced on top of a tiny can. Now that is talent!

President 'Barry' Obama's High School Prom Pictures Released

Mark Richards — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:43:09 +0000

A high school friend of President Barack Obama has released pictures of a then 17-year-old on his way to the prom in Hawaii. Kelli Allman, who went to the prom with Obama’s friend Greg Orme, released pictures of Obama and his date, Megan Hughes. You'll see him posing with Allman and Orme before going to the Punahou School’s prom.

There Are Up To One Million Homeless Cats In New York City [PHOTOS]

Mark Richards — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:18 +0000

As of Spring 2013, there are anywhere between 500,000 to 1 million feral cats living on the streets of New York City. A small percentage of that population, no more than a few dozen cats, have made their home in Morningside Park, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan near Columbia University. What about the rest?

A Toy Helicopter Hits Sprinkler and Soaks a Classroom in a Virginia High School [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:16:30 +0000

Some students in a Virginia high school classroom got soaked when a toy helicopter collided with a fire sprinkler and sent the water spraying. Brenda Mayo, principal of Cosby High School in Midlothian, said the fire sprinkler in a classroom was triggered when it was struck by a toy helicopter. Who will be responsible for paying for the high-flying stunt? It sure is a mess.

Most Americans Have Never Visited These Famous Landmarks [TOP 5]

Mark Richards — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:58:15 +0000

As heard this morning during your information update with Kristine Bellino, 34.8 million Americans plan to travel this Memorial Day weekend. According to a new survey by the travel website Hotwire, most Americans have never visited some of the country's most famous landmarks. More than half of us HAVE been to the Las Vegas Strip, but have never been to these other famous locations.

Details On The 2013 National Memorial Day Parade Monday May 27th In Washington D.C.

Mark Richards — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:21:51 +0000

The American Veterans Center is the organizer of the 2013 National Memorial Day Parade which will be held Monday, May 27th 2013. The parade’s television broadcast will be nationally syndicated to more than 100 cities and 80 million households across the country, with live coverage on The Pentagon Channel and American Forces Network. It will also be streamed live online at this website, where you can also get all the info you need about the parade.

Beware of Tornado-Related Scams

Mark Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:34 +0000

There are plenty of ways to offer help to the victims of Monday’s deadly Oklahoma tornado, but some of them will be fake. This seems to happen every time a disaster strikes, scammers! Watch out for imposters and scammers who will mislead the public and try to steal your personal information along with your money.

A New York City Subway Car Becomes a Talk Show From Improv Everywhere [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:18:37 +0000

Only the talent of Improv Everywhere could pull this off, turning a subway car into a late night-style talk show. The subway set is complete with a desk, a comfy chair, a starry backdrop and a band. Well, the band was just a guy with a keytar, but it does the job.

Watch a Base Jumper Barely Escape Death from 1,000 Feet When His Parachute Gets Twisted [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:41:11 +0000

You’ll never see me doing this, base jumping that is. Daredevil Matthew Gough, a 25-year-old base jumper in Italy fell a thousand feet and actually survived after his parachute got twisted. This guy is tough because he hit the ground at 40 miles an hour ! His previous 180 leaps have gone perfectly, but this [...]

Adopt A Pet Wednesday: Meet Maggie & Bushy

Mark Richards — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:08:23 +0000

Remember, Adopt…Don’t shop! Today we would like to feature two pets currently living at the Stevens-Swan Humane Society. We’ve got a cuddly kitty and man’s best friend looking for a new home. Maggie is a gorgeous blue Pit Bull Terrier Mix. You’ll enjoy lots of puppy action as she is approximately one year old. She [...]

The Next CMN Miracle Home Makeover Ticket Early Bird Prizes Have Been Announced

Mark Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:11:54 +0000

The 2013 edition of the Miracle Home Makeover is underway. It’s your chance to win a $100,000 home makeover. And that’s not all! If you grab a ticket early, you’ll have a chance at early bird prizes worth thousands of dollars, along with the 100,000 Miracle Home Makeover! The winners of the first batch of [...]

Watch a Television Weatherman Forced To Evacuate Live On Air As Tornado Draws Closer [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:56 +0000

Here’s something you don’t see that often, the weatherman on TV has to evacuate, because of the weather! In this video you’ll see a television weatherman forced to flee for safety in the middle his live broadcast as a huge tornado tore through downtown Wichita. A tornado headed directly for NBC-affiliate KSN in Wichita, Kansas, [...]

Thief Steals Purse, Gets Hit by Bus, Victim Assists His Rescue [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:32:00 +0000

A would-be robber thought he had an easy escape but moments after he snatched a woman's mobile phone, he was struck by a bus. Unbelievably, the thief only suffered minor injuries. Did karma turn its head on this one? And get this, the woman he robbed was actually the one who pulled him to safety. Now, that’s a forgiving gal.

Taylor Swift Chats With Lesley Stahl On 60 Minutes About Her Career [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:40 +0000

Did you know that music sensation Taylor Swift actually writes and sings all her own songs? She sells millions of CDs and she's just 23 years old. Taylor sat down with Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes on CBS and disclosed some other things you may know about her.

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Has Died At The Age of 74

Mark Richards — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:39:16 +0000

The Doors were founded by Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison in Los Angeles in 1965. When they released their debut album in 1967, they went on to be one of the most controversial and influential rock acts of the sixties. Jim Morrison's early death in Paris in 1971 only insured the legend of the band. Sadly, Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek died yesterday (May 20th, 2013) after a "lengthy battle with bile duct cancer." He was 74.

Should This Backwards Leg Video Win "Ellen's" $10,000 Talent Contest? [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:14:30 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres is holding a $10,000 YouTube talent contest, and revealing the winner today (Monday May 20th 2013). This one might be the video to beat. This young lady, ‘joshea27′, posted a video where she spins her leg around 180 degrees, so it looks like it’s on backwards. Can she do it with the other [...]

Watch The WORST VIDEO EVER From The Tanning Mom [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:18:40 +0000

It's official, this is, in fact the worst video we have ever seen. The production quality is horrible, the song is horrible and the talent is simply the worst. Tanning Mom Patricia Krenctil made a video for the dance track she released earlier this month. Just when you thought Ice Ice Baby was the worst, this video brings overall awfulness to a whole new level.

Taylor Swift Takes Artist of the Year Honor at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Mark Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:59 +0000

Taylor Swift really cleaned up at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last night in Las Vegas. You can add 'Artist of the Year' to the list of awards that she took home.

Expect Bridge Work In Rome, Utica and Vernon This Week

Mark Richards — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:15 +0000
This week you can expect to see road work crews throughout Central NY. In Oneida County there are ongoing bridge work projects in New Hartford, Utica, Rome and Vernon. If you’re traveling through Rome expect continued bridge closures due to long-term rehabilitation. The following bridges will remain closed through the end of the year: • [...]