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DWTS Line-up Announced
Some are household names, sports figures and some I've never heard of. Without further ado, here's the line-up for the 12th rendition of Dancing with the Stars.
The Butterflies Are Back At Meijer Gardens
The swallows return to Capistrono and the Buzzards will come back to Hinkley, Ohio, but when the butterflies start blooming at the Frederick Meijer Gardens, we'll know Spring is not far behind in West Michigan. The annual Butterflies are Blooming exhibition officially open tomorrow, March 1.
Last WWI Veteran Dies At 110
He was the last of his generation. Out of five million Americans who served in "the Great War", Frank W. Buckles was the last known survivor. He died Sunday at age 110 at his West Virginia farm.
MSU Coach Tom Izzo Helps Motorist Stuck In Snow
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says it was the first "good thing" he's done in a month. Izzo stopped on his way to work Monday to help a lady who was stuck in her driveway.
More Calories Than Fifth-Third Burger! Whitecaps Tout “Walking Spaghetti”
The West Michigan Whitecaps are at it again. Direct from their kitchen, it's 5,630 calories of pure Spaghetti heaven. The Whitecaps are asking for your opinion once again on what to serve at the ballpark this summer, and "Walking Spaghetti" is one of the 10 choices. Believe it or not, it has more calories than the famous Fifth-third burger, which has 4,889.
Being A “Mama’s Boy” May Be Good For You
Being a "mama's boy", isn't necessarily a bad thing. Matter of fact, all of the extra attention lavished may be good for you later in life. According to a recent study, Boys who have a close relationship with their mothers experience better mental health and have less stress than those who are not close to their moms.
No Royal Wedding Invite For Obama’s
The President of the United States has been snubbed. Invitations for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding have gone out and the leader of the free world was not invited. The Queen personally sent invites to leaders of 40 other countries.
Egyptian Couple Names Baby Girl “Facebook”
Facebook played a significant role in the revolution in Egypt, which led to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. So one Egyptian couple decided to name their baby after the social network.
Happy Presidents Day
Maybe you have the day off today for Presidents Day. Enjoy. I remember being in 3rd grade and learning about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. (Both birthdays were government holidays back then.) "Honest Abe" and George Washington and the cherry tree are two quick facts that come to mind, but I never learned these "interesting facts" about U.S. Presidents.
The National Enquirer Is At It Again
Sometimes inquiring minds don't need to know. As a matter of fact, sometimes they don't have the right to know. I'm talking about the National Enquirer, who recently posted "alleged" photos of Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple, receiving cancer treatments. Then the Enquirer claims Jobs has "six weeks to live". Jobs took a leave of absence for "health reasons". Neith