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Scottish Deerhound Named Best Of Show At Westminster
It was an upset of historic proportions that put the "dog crowd" on it's collective ear. A Scottish Deerhound named Hickory was awarded best of show at the 135th annual Westminster Dog Show in New York.
Decision Due Soon On MSC Smokestack At M.S.U.
photo by Gene Parker
There are three landmarks at Michigan State Unversity everyone knows. Sparty, Spartan Stadium and the MSC smokestack. Michigan State University Officials will soon make a decision on the fate of the 230-foot-high smokestack with the letters MSC on it. When the structure was built in 1948 the school was called Michigan State College. The stack has not been in operation sinc
County To Decide Feb 24 Whether To Hike Zoo Admission Rates
It might cost $1 more to visit the John Ball Zoo. The Kent County Commission could decide the proposed rate increase at its February 24 meeting. Zoo Director Bert Vescolani says the zoo needs the estimated $200,000 additional revenue just to cover expenses.
Is This The Real Thing? Coca-Cola Recipe Found
Okay. Who's ready to whip up a batch of Coca-Cola? Rumor has it a National Public Radio Show called This American Life has found and released the recipe for the world's most popular soft-drink.
Just Who Is Cupid
He's the cute little cherubic fairy spreading love and romance with his delightful bow and arrow. Cupid, the official spokesperson for Valentine's Day. It seems this purveyor of romance wasn't always so squeaky clean.
Bike Week May Happen Yet
The last thing I read indicated "Bike Week" in downtown Grand Rapids was a dead issue. But now when the Grand Rapids City Commission votes Tuesday on the issue, it might happen on a smaller scale.
More Michiganders Optimistic About 2011
In a statewide poll done by the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University, more than 57 percent of state residents surveyed are optimistic about the economy in 2011. That's the most optimism shown in the yearly survey since 2004. And it looks like it bodes well for Gov Rick Snyder.
Prince Harry To Be Best Man
The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be a family affair. William named his brother, Prince Harry as his best man and Kate's sister, Pippa was chosen as her maid of honor.
Nothing Says Forever Like A Cockroach
Forget naming a star after your loved one for Valentine's Day, how about a Madagascar hissing cockroach. For just $10 the Bronx Zoo will give you the honor of naming one of these huge roaches and you'll get a certificate to prove it.
Gene Parker’s Photo Of The Week
Kim Carson loves flowers..especially Gerber Daisys . Kim and Rosie from our sister station, WNWZ, and I were on facebook last night all whining about Valentines Day. It was like junior high all over again.
Looks like the ladies were successful in their floral pursuit...
Registration For Art Prize Begins In March
ArtPrize 2011 is only seven months away. Registration begins in March.