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2.5 Billion Year Old Water Found in Ontario, Canada

Randy McCoy — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:42 +0000

At a depth of 1.5 miles below the Earth’s surface, in a mine near Timmins, Ontario, a pocket of water was discovered that is 2.5 billion years old. According to University of Toronto Earth scientist Barbara Lollar, when the rocks of the mine were formed, Canada was the ocean floor. The water could actually contain [...]

Florida Quietly Reduces Time Between Yellow and Red Light Change

Randy McCoy — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:54 +0000

Seems like a small thing and it has been done quietly in Florida, but the Florida Department of Transportation has shortened the time on their traffic lights on how long they stay yellow before they turn red. They started the change in 2011 at key intersections in the state, mostly intersections that have red light cameras or RLC’s.

Andy Capwell's Horseshoe Team: Week Four Update

Andy Capwell — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:39 +0000

It was a cold and rainy night of horseshoes last night at the Lisbon Left-Hand Club. Yes, we play in the rain! The biggest challenges last night during horseshoes were keeping the score sheet dry, keeping your hands dry and staying warm. Throwing a good shoe just didn't seem as important last night.

Baby Eagles In Maine!! [LIVE WEBCAM]

Sharon Buck — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:56:26 +0000

Whenever you see the eagles flying high above you while driving on the highway, don’t you wish you could see them up close and personal? YOU CAN! Check out the LIVE WEBCAM in Brookfield, Maine! This webcam has been around since 2006 and RIGHT NOW you can see the 2 babies in the nest! The [...]

Man Swipes 18 Wheeler Because Sombies Were Chasing Him

Randy McCoy — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:20 +0000

A 19 year old man from Tennessee stole an 18 wheeler claiming he was being chased by zombies. He had hitched a ride on the 18 wheeler for 100 miles before the driver knew he was on board and there the driver gave him a ride until they got to a way station. Once the driver got out of the truck the 19 year took off.

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.

Blind Pole Vaulter Makes State Championships

Randy McCoy — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:24 +0000

Most people would find the sport of pole vaulting extremely difficult, which it is, but doing it when you’re legally blind, now that is a tough task indeed. It doesn’t seem to affect Aria Ottmueller form Arizona as she has excelled in the sport qualifying in the Arizona track and field state championships.

NASA Wants to Park an Asteroid Near the Moon by 2021

Randy McCoy — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000

It sounds like something from science fiction, but it could happen by 2021, as NASA is planning on sending a robotic spaceship to lasso a small asteroid and park it by the moon. Senator Bill Nelson says the president has given the go ahead to bring a space rock closer to Earth so it can be studied.

Man Gets $1,103 Speeding Ticket

Randy McCoy — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:35 +0000

Men do crazy things and a man from Washington state did a really crazy and stupid thing when he was clocked going 130 mph on his new motorcycle. Gregory Zaser, 61, had just purchased a Ducati motorcycle and wanted to see how fast it would go, turns out it went fast enough to get him a $1,103 speeding ticket.

Sharon Training For Half Marathon With Anytime Fitness

Sharon Buck — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:29:59 +0000

There are many things I would love to check off on my Bucket List. Most are trips to different countries to see major landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China. But some are things to challenge myself. When I heard about the Perry, Fitts, Boulette & Fitton (PFBF) Half [...]