It seems one story says "don't drink coffee it's bad for your health" and now this story says "go ahead drinking coffee can be a benefit." Well as a coffee drinker I'm really happy to hear the positive effects, so I thought I would share them with you. The new study shows that drinking coffee daily decreases your chance of a dangerous irregular heartbeat. So for now drink up and enjoy your cup every morning with a smile with the thought that you are helping your heart health. Read the whole story by clicking here.

Well I just heard the song on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" when I was watching the movie Valentine's weekend, but this song has been on many other movies, shows and radios. I guess I never wondered who Carly Simon was singing about in "You're So Vain". I just thought of it as another song. For others this mystery of who Carly was referencing in this song has kept them up at night - okay maybe not, but now it is believed that she sang this song about David Geffen. Supposedly if you play her new release of the song backwards she says David Geffen's name - is it true or not only Carly Simon will ever know. Click here to read more.

The Oyster Supper and Chili Feed is an annual event and it is happening on Saturday, February 27th from 2pm-7pm at the New Hartford Town Hall in Nodine. Well I have been told the oyster stew is good, but as I do not eat it I can tell you the chili is delicious. Of course there are the sandwiches that my children like the best and the desserts that the "locals" bring in are a big bonus! You can eat in-house or come get a carryout. $9.00 per person with children 10 years and under free.
See you in Nodine on Saturday afternoon!

The 2010 Winter Olympics just started it seems, but they will be over on Sunday. I don't know about you, but I have enjoyed watching the talented athletes in the various sports. And it is awesome that the U.S. Men's Hockey team will be playing for the gold on Sunday. But as I mentioned it is coming to an end and now what? I will have to go back to normal TV or maybe I'll read a book.
Well let's enjoy as much as we can until Sunday and you can plan your weekend by clicking here to view what events are left and what time they will be televised.

So Chris Golightly was in and now he is out of the top 24 of American Idol. He has the talent, but he also had a contract with a boy band. The twist is that the contract he had (yes had) expired in June of 2009 prior to his audition in July, so what's the problem? For some reason Fox producers needed to see the release from his contract and Chris could not provide right away, but was able to get the proof at the last minute and he is still out. And because he was in the top 46 he cannot try out for next season.

This is horrible. Why did he have to be replaced so quickly and what would be so wrong with having a top 25 because the Fox producers made a mistake? Chris was really banking on this opportunity with Idol - he gave up his apartment lease, sold his car to cover the remaining lease fees and found out hours before Wednesday's show aired he was going to be disqualified. Heartbreaking to say the least. I really hope American Idol steps up on this and does something to help Chris out. Read more - just click here.

The Winter Olympics don't happen everyday, so maybe you will have sometime to tune it. Click here to view the schedule of events.

Unfortunately before the official start of the Winter Olympics there is tragedy. A 21 year old Olympic Luger from the country of Georgia died when training on the fastest track just hours before the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics. Sadness and concern loom in Vancouver as this is only the fourth time someone has died at the Winter Olympics since 1992. Our sympathy goes out to his family, teammates and all others affected. Click here to read more on this story.

Sunday is Valentine's Day and there are many ways to say "I love you," but I'm assuming you have never thought of using manure to do so. Yep it happened in Albert Lea, MN where a farmer created a valentine for his wife of 37 years with manure. Very original and creative, plus this half mile heart took him 2 days to complete. Oh and his wife thought it was cute, she says "Why not do something fun with what you got?" You can read the whole story - just click here.

Did you hear that American Idol producers reportedly approached Howard Stern to replace Simon Cowell next year. WHAT? This is so wrong in so many ways. If this happened I'm not sure if I could even what Idol. Stern just seems to be the biggest joke and I get that he is popular as he is one of the nation's highest paid radio personalities, but come on there has to be someone better than Stern for Idol. Maybe someone that knows something about music even.
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Okay the Vikings did not make the Super Bowl, so now it is just another football game. Do you watch for the game or the commercials? If the game is good then yes I will pay attention, but I really pay close attention to the commercials. That is probably why the cost to advertise is so insane.

Well some ads we can look forward to are from Budweiser featuring the famous Clydesdales and some famous Chicago Bears from the mid-eighties. Oh and Harry Potty has some big plans to announce during the Super Bowl ads. If you cannot wait until Sunday you can check out more here.

David Sills is a 7th grader who gave a verbal commitment to USC to be their quarterback in 2015. Nothing like planning ahead. Impressive for a 7th grader though. Now only time will tell if David can hold his own throughout the upcoming years and stay healthy and accident free. Check out more on this by clicking here.

I was 24 years old when I had my 1st child and that was tough. I cannot even start to think about having a child at 11 years old. At 11 years old you are in what 5th grade and taking care of yourself can be a challenge at times, but this girl has another person to care for? I know there are some very responsible kids out there and they have to be due to circumstances, but for lack of better terms it is not fair! Kids should have the opportunity to be kids - play, have fun and not worry about a thing, just not have to be an adult yet.
Baby and mother are okay and grandma says that the baby is absolutely beautiful. I just hope and pray that this 11 year old child will have the help she needs as well as the baby. You can read the whole story by clicking here.

I know you are thinking, yes there are many Kwik Trips open around the area. I'm talking about the Kwik Trip that replaced the Nodine Trucker's Inn in Nodine. The Nodine area has been without that staple in our community for a long 6 months and we welcomed with open arms the new Kwik Trip that opened just over a week ago. Of course you never know how much you rely on something until it is gone, but then to have it replaced with something that is so much better is wonderful. I have enjoyed grabbing milk, pumping gas and sipping the chocolate macadamia nut coffee all from the convenience of being a few minutes from my house. I believe Kwik Trip will continue to do well in Nodine even when the "newness" wears off and when you are traveling up in the area remember to stop by it's a great looking place. Read more on this.

Here is the most recent test for you. How much of a game show junkie are you? I thought I would do well at this one, but I was mistaken. I scored 6060 and now you can try to beat that. Click this link and try it for yourself.

"General" Larry Platt who sang "Pants on the Ground" on American Idol last week is now hoping to makes some money off of the song. He is looking for representation to help him collect on the song that he did not copyright before singing it on "Idol." The popularity of the song even reached Brett Farve who was singing it in the team's locker room last Sunday. Platt would be interested in singing a duet with Brett if he is interested. :) He may be a day late dollar short though on making any other profit from the song any other way.

To donate $10.00 to Haiti with the American Red Cross - simply text to 90999 the word Haiti and $10 will be added to your next cell phone bill.

The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards will be presented this Sunday, January 17th during a star-studded awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais will host the ceremony. NBC will broadcast the event live coast-to-coast starting at 5:00 pm Pacific and 8:00 pm Eastern.

Here is a list of nominees for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards:
BEST MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
AVATAR
THE HURT LOCKER
INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS
PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
UP IN THE AIR

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
EMILY BLUNT -- THE YOUNG VICTORIA
SANDRA BULLOCK -- THE BLIND SIDE
HELEN MIRREN -- THE LAST STATION
CAREY MULLIGAN -- AN EDUCATION
GABOUREY SIDIBE -- PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - DRAMA
JEFF BRIDGES -- CRAZY HEART
GEORGE CLOONEY -- UP IN THE AIR
COLIN FIRTH -- A SINGLE MAN
MORGAN FREEMAN -- INVICTUS
TOBEY MAGUIRE -- BROTHERS

BEST MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
(500) DAYS OF SUMMER
THE HANGOVER
IT'S COMPLICATED
JULIE & JULIA
NINE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
SANDRA BULLOCK -- THE PROPOSAL
MARION COTILLARD -- NINE
JULIA ROBERTS -- DUPLICITY
MERYL STREEP -- IT'S COMPLICATED
MERYL STREEP -- JULIE & JULIA

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
MATT DAMON -- THE INFORMANT!
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS -- NINE
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. -- SHERLOCK HOLMES
JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT -- (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
MICHAEL STUHLBARG -- A SERIOUS MAN

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
CORALINE
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
UP

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
PENÉLOPE CRUZ -- NINE
VERA FARMIGA -- UP IN THE AIR
ANNA KENDRICK -- UP IN THE AIR
MO'NIQUE -- PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE
JULIANNE MOORE -- A SINGLE MAN

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
MATT DAMON -- INVICTUS
WOODY HARRELSON -- THE MESSENGER
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER -- THE LAST STATION
STANLEY TUCCI -- THE LOVELY BONES
CHRISTOPH WALTZ -- INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST DIRECTOR - MOTION PICTURE
KATHRYN BIGELOW -- THE HURT LOCKER
JAMES CAMERON -- AVATAR
CLINT EASTWOOD -- INVICTUS
JASON REITMAN -- UP IN THE AIR
QUENTIN TARANTINO -- INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST SCREENPLAY - MOTION PICTURE
NEILL BLOMKAMP, TERRI TATCHELL -- DISTRICT 9
MARK BOAL -- THE HURT LOCKER
NANCY MEYERS -- IT'S COMPLICATED
JASON REITMAN, SHELDON TURNER -- UP IN THE AIR
QUENTIN TARANTINO -- INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - MOTION PICTURE
MICHAEL GIACCHINO -- UP
MARVIN HAMLISCH -- THE INFORMANT!
JAMES HORNER -- AVATAR
ABEL KORZENIOWSKI -- A SINGLE MAN
KAREN O, CARTER BURWELL -- WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

BEST ORIGINAL SONG - MOTION PICTURE
CINEMA ITALIANO -- NINE (Music & Lyrics by: Maury Yeston)
"I WANT TO COME HOME" -- EVERYBODY'S FINE (Music & Lyrics by: Paul McCartney)
"I WILL SEE YOU" -- AVATAR (Music by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Lyrics by: James Horner, Simon Franglen, Kuk Harrell)
"THE WEARY KIND (THEME FROM CRAZY HEART)" -- CRAZY HEART (Music & Lyrics by: Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett)
"WINTER" -- BROTHERS (Music by: U2, Lyrics by: Bono)

BEST TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
BIG LOVE (HBO)
DEXTER (SHOWTIME)
HOUSE (FOX)
MAD MEN (AMC)
TRUE BLOOD (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
GLENN CLOSE -- DAMAGES
JANUARY JONES -- MAD MEN
JULIANNA MARGULIES -- THE GOOD WIFE
ANNA PAQUIN -- TRUE BLOOD
KYRA SEDGWICK -- THE CLOSER

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
SIMON BAKER -- THE MENTALIST
MICHAEL C. HALL -- DEXTER
JON HAMM -- MAD MEN
HUGH LAURIE -- HOUSE
BILL PAXTON -- BIG LOVE

BEST TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
30 ROCK (NBC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
GLEE (FOX)
MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
THE OFFICE (NBC)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
TONI COLLETTE -- UNITED STATES OF TARA
COURTENEY COX -- COUGAR TOWN
EDIE FALCO -- NURSE JACKIE
TINA FEY -- 30 ROCK
LEA MICHELE -- GLEE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ALEC BALDWIN -- 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL -- THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY -- CALIFORNICATION
THOMAS JANE -- HUNG
MATTHEW MORRISON -- GLEE

BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (LIFETIME TELEVISION)
GREY GARDENS (HBO)
INTO THE STORM (HBO)
LITTLE DORRIT (PBS)
TAKING CHANCE (HBO)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
JOAN ALLEN -- GEORGIA O'KEEFFE
DREW BARRYMORE -- GREY GARDENS
JESSICA LANGE -- GREY GARDENS
ANNA PAQUIN -- THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER
SIGOURNEY WEAVER -- PRAYERS FOR BOBBY

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
KEVIN BACON -- TAKING CHANCE
KENNETH BRANAGH -- WALLANDER: ONE STEP BEHIND
CHIWETEL EJIOFOR -- ENDGAME
BRENDAN GLEESON -- INTO THE STORM
JEREMY IRONS -- GEORGIA O'KEEFFE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
JANE ADAMS -- HUNG
ROSE BYRNE -- DAMAGES
JANE LYNCH -- GLEE
JANET McTEER -- INTO THE STORM
CHLOË SEVIGNY -- BIG LOVE

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
MICHAEL EMERSON -- LOST
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS -- HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
WILLIAM HURT -- DAMAGES
JOHN LITHGOW -- DEXTER
JEREMY PIVEN -- ENTOURAGE

Loved it! It is definitely a catchy tune and thanks to Larry Platt the whole country is singing to the all those who have a hard time keeping their pants pulled up where they should be. :) Will the song make a difference to those that wear their pants that way - hey it is worth a shot isn't it. And this is not the first time Larry Platt as stood for something he believes in. He has pictures with Martin Luther King Jr. and other political figures and worked to get Obama elected. What else? Well click here to read more about the new singing sensation Larry Platt. Oh and if you did not hear his performance - you can view that too by clicking above.

A teen in Pine Island, MN is in trouble after posting a threat on Facebook. If you are on Facebook or not, I'll just fill you in - there are a lot of people that can read what you post. Was this just an attention getter for this teen threatening to bring a gun to school and shoot the girl and some others maybe, but certainly nothing to take lightly. If I was the girl receiving the threat I would have called the authorities too because you never know if what someone is typing is truth or not. Teens, everyone - please be smarter than that and just don't write threats on Facebook. Read the whole story.

2009 is over, but I cannot believe that a decade has passed already. Looking back, there are so many things that have happened and what better way to remember than with pictures. Click here to view.