August 19, 2008

18 year olds drinking legally? College presidents push it.

18 year olds drinking legally - and college presidents are the ones pushing it.  Vote in my blogpoll.

Name that test!

The South Carolina Department of Education is on to something… They are letting you name the new test that will replace the PACT exam. 

Back to school Stories - How’d it go?

Vote in our back to school blogpoll.  Are you excited? Dreading it?  Whether you’re a teacher, parent or student we want your vote!


August 18, 2008

Would you ever kite surf in a tropical storm or hurricane?

The video is unreal.  A man who is out trying to enjoy the beneifts of tropical storm Fay’s winds, pays for it, while kite surfing. 


August 13, 2008

Simpsonville Girls Little League Softball Team National Champs!!
Simpsonville Girls Little League Softball Team National Champs!!

Way to go Simpsonville Girls!

Do you realize the power of your mouth?

Do you realize the power of your mouth?

Politically incorrect?  Duh!!
Politically incorrect?  Duh!!

Members of the Spanish Olympic team are taking some heat for this picture… of them slanting their eyes.

Did you get to refresh your memory on what it is really like when it rains around here?

Rain Rain, it’s back and so are some old familiar experiences…

Live Chatters offer Olympic Play by Play - does the CBS anchor get to watch?
Live Chatters offer Olympic Play by Play  - does the CBS anchor get to watch?

It feels almost un-American to avoid watching the summer Olympics!  So I don’t.


August 12, 2008

Summer Olympics: Chinese smoke and mirrors
Summer Olympics: Chinese smoke and mirrors

The stories keep surfacing of Olympic magic tricks on the part of the Chinese.  Things are apparently not always what they seem. 

Jonas Brothers New Album has alot more to it than hot music
Jonas Brothers New Album has alot more to it than hot music

Diabetes at any age, is a rough diagnosis.  But when you are a teen pop star in the middle of a rocket like climb to fame, Nick Jonas, tells fans it’s pretty much a mind blower. 


August 11, 2008

Keeping your good credit safe - avoiding indentity theft.

Identity theft. It’s a credit nightmare that no one wants to experience… but you can take action for about 30 bucks that will protect your good credit.


August 09, 2008

What is with the Olympic Mascots?
What is with the Olympic Mascots?

Have you seen the latest Olympic Mascots? 


August 06, 2008

Paris fires back at John McCain’s celebrity ad

Paris hilton fires back at John Mcain.  Fighting fire with fire. 

What sounds SO much better than the ring of a blackberry?

There’s a sound that can top that blackberry ring tone anyday!


August 02, 2008

Have you ever forgotten you were going on vacation?

Impossible you say?  Never?  I never thought it would happen to me… read on!


August 01, 2008

A mother turns to You Tube to plead for the kidnapper to bring her daughter home

It’s another compelling You Tube Plea.  Another sign of the times.  Police tell a mom whose child was grabbed by her ex husband, to record a message and post it to you tube. 

So Gay SC Campaign heats up again

Another twist in the “so-gay” ad campaign controversy.  The SC Parks and Rec official who said he’d take action is now being accused of saying one thing publically while internally saying something else to his staff.


July 31, 2008

Disturbing child abuse cases - what’s going on?

The disturbing child neglect cases keep coming. 

Twitter follower shares pictures of fire at Campus Edge Apartments near USC Upstate

The fire started in the middle of the night.  A photojournalist at USC Upstate captures the images.


July 30, 2008

New pictures of baby Tye Blanton
New pictures of baby Tye Blanton

We have new pictures of baby Tye Blanton

You have smoke detectors, but do you have them in the right locations?
You have smoke detectors, but do you have them in the right locations?

A fire, that proved to be a close call for one family in the upstate, reveals its not just enough to have a smoke detector.  You have to have more than one and put them in the right locations.

Barack Obama compared to Paris Hilton in latest ad from John McCain’s camp

It’s definately a talker.  Whether you think it’s a low blow, or belive John McCain’s camp hit it right on the money.  Have you seen the latest ad released by the McCain Campaign?


July 28, 2008

Fire destroyed Clemson baseball coaches home while on vacation

Isn’t it every homeowners fear?  It’s not top of mind.  But it’s probably crossed your mind. 

Quest for 300th skydiving jump leads to a tragedy that is felt close to home
Quest for 300th skydiving jump leads to a tragedy that is felt close to home

Reid Ashe (pictured 2nd from left with the Southern Draw Skydiving team) competed all over the country. 


July 26, 2008

VIDEO BLOG - Back to school shopping 2008

Join me for the frustrations of back to school shopping and post your stories too.  Watch 12, twelve second video blogs as I take you through the aisles with my girls!


July 25, 2008

Textiest city - drum roll please!
Textiest city - drum roll please!

When it comes to text messages, which city is tops in South Carolina?

See Dark Knight in 3-D
See Dark Knight in 3-D

As crazy as fans are about the new Batman flick, I wanted to let you know that it’s playing in 3D in the Carolinas. 

Professor Randy Pausch who gave The Last Lecture seen by millions, dies at age 47
Professor Randy Pausch who gave The Last Lecture seen by millions, dies at age 47

See the inspirational lecture viewed by more than 3 million


July 24, 2008

Cell phones and cancer - do you worry about a link?

It seems just about everyone has a cell phone, and it’s not just adults.  Children younger and younger are getting them.  Now a respected Doctor is warning that there is a cell phone cancer danger.  The biggest danger is posed to children. 

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