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Dunkin Donuts…Pass It On!!

Sharon Buck — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:22:11 +0000

It’s been happening a lot lately. I hear about it all the time but I have never been one to experience it. Until today. Chad said a few days ago while in line at the drive-thru of Dunkin Donuts he went up pay for his order only to find the person in front of him [...]

Oscar Mayer Introduces Bacon Hot Dogs

Randy McCoy — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:56 +0000

Hopefully just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Oscar Mayer will have their ‘bacon hot dog’ available for the family cookout. Yes, they are coming go out with a hot dog that has bacon bit bits inside. Oscar Mayer says they will be ‘widely’ available by June 1st, but you may see them to start [...]

It Is Dandelion Season

Randy McCoy — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:31 +0000

As you can tell from looking around it is dandelion season, which starts when the grass starts getting green. Personally I do not like dandelions on my lawn, so I use a weed and feed to get rid of them. You have to be careful on the type of spray or granules you use, but a quick trip to the hardware or lawn store and they can help you pick out a safe and effective product. If dandelions don’t bother you, there are benefits to them.

Edible Landscaping Bill for Capitol Park Awaits Governors Signature

Renee Nelson — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:25:58 +0000

The “An Act to Require Edible Landscaping in a Portion of Capitol Park” passed in both the house and senate and is governor’s signature away from becoming the law of the land. According to the Sentinel, the only real concern the Rep. Craig Hickman of D-Winthrop ,the bill’s sponsor heard was, “do we really need [...]

Lion-Meat Tacos Cause Uproar at Florida Restaurant

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:50:07 +0000

Weâ€™ve all had those late-night â€œrun for the borderâ€ cravings for a taco. But would you still be hungry if your taco was made out of . . . lion? Taco Fusion, an upscale eatery in Tampa, FL, recently made that quandary a reality when they added lion-meat tacos to the menu. The restaurant, which [...]

Waitressing Wednesday Going Well!

Sharon Buck — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:05:42 +0000

It’s amazing. When we put out the call to our BEE listeners….YOU ANSWER! Pine Tree Camp is a wonderful place for disabled children and adults. They never turn anyone away despite their ability to pay. THAT’S why we are trying to help! Out of the 5 Wednesdays in the month of May, we have had [...]

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive This Saturday

Andy Capwell — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:36:01 +0000

The 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is happening this Saturday with the United States Postal Service. It's easy to help, just leave a bag of nonperishable food items by your mailbox this Saturday and your letter carrier will pick it up.

Gas Or Charcoal? How Do You Grill?

Sharon Buck — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:30:04 +0000

I smelled it last night. Charcoal and lighter fluid. Dang!! Did it smell good! Kind of makes me want to trade in my gas grill for the smell of charcoal. I LOVE the taste from a charcoal grill but LOVE the convenience of gas. What do you prefer? The convenience of gas or the [...]

The Cost of Feeding a Family of Four

Randy McCoy — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:20:52 +0000

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of feeding a family of four is between $146 and $289 a week. They used intake data and the cost of groceries (which we all know have been going up) to reach their results. They used four levels of grocery shopping for a family of four.

Burger King is Test Marketing Home Delivery

Randy McCoy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:26:22 +0000

Burger King is testing a delivery service for their customers in New York, Miami, Houston and Washington D.C and it seems to be working. They have recently decided to add more cities to the test area, starting delivery service in Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Burger King says its a way to enjoy their [...]