Marching Band

Marching band's Hollywood tribute is so amazing, you'll watch it twice

http://now.msn.com/ohio-state-university-band-performs-tribute-to-hollywood-blockbusters

Move Over Silver.....

White Replaces Silver as Favorite Car Color

After more than a decade as the world's favorite car color, silver is falling in popularity to white. PPG Industries, the leading supplier of automotive paints, says 25 percent of the vehicles it supplied in the 2013 model year were white, up 3 percent from the prior year. Silver and black tied for second, with 18 percent each.

White dominates in Europe, North America and Asia. Only in South America is silver still king.

Apple Inc., with its all-white stores and gadgets, made white a high-tech color. The variety of whites — from flat shades to creamy pearls — is also contributing, says Jane Harrington, PPG's manager of automotive color styling.

But if you don't relish a whiteout on the freeway, never fear. Automakers are currently scouting colors for the 2016 and 2017 model years, and Harrington is showing them some eye-popping options, from a pink-tinged bright red developed in Asia to a rich dark gray with faint green highlights.

Eleven different browns — from light copper to dark chocolate — and an equal number of grays are part of PPG's annual color show for automakers at its automotive center in the Detroit suburb of Troy. There are six yellows and seven greens, from seafoam to dark olive. One notable absence: Powder blue, which is increasingly confined to electric cars or hybrids.

Harrington and her international team determine color trends by watching fashion, architectural paint colors and other predictors. She thinks we'll see more deep jewel tones like teal and more earthy metallics, like reddish orange, in the coming years. With the end of the recession, drivers don't mind being showy again, she says

Car buyers could also see taxi-like yellows and other flat, bright colors, which are growing in popularity thanks to small, funky entries like the Kia Soul.

Pastel tones, like mint green and very light pink, are also in the mix.

PPG will take its color tour on the road to Los Angeles, Europe and Asia and will then start working with individual automakers on their choices. Companies typically choose eight to 10 colors for every model. PPG won't say how many cars it supplies paint for each year, but it works with every major car company.

"They think about the vehicle and how that color will translate," Harrington said. "That color, sparkle and finish helps define the car's character."



Source: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/white-replaces-silver-favorite-car-color-20647523

Soldier thought to be unconscious salutes upon getting Purple Heart

There wasn't a dry eye in the hospital room during last week's Purple Heart ceremony for Army Ranger Josh Hargis. Hooked to a breathing tube in a military hospital in Afghanistan, Hargis had lost both his legs in battle, and doctors thought he hadn't yet regained consciousness when the ceremony began at his bedside. However, Hargis lifted his bandaged hand, with a little help from an attending doctor, in order to salute a commanding officer who had presented him with the medal. "I cannot impart on you the level of emotion that poured through the intensive care unit that day," the commander wrote in a letter to Hargis' wife, according to Fox News. "Grown men began to weep, and we were speechless at a gesture that speaks volumes about Josh's courage and character."



Source: http://now.msn.com/josh-hargis-wounded-army-ranger-lifts-arm-to-salute-in-purple-heart-ceremony

OU Performing Arts presents The Official Blues Brothers Revue

Time: 7:30PM

Location: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Contact: OU Performing Arts

Phone: 740-593-1780

Oct 16 2013
The Official Blues Brothers Revue recreates the live concert experience, integrating the humor and songs from the original film and subsequent albums. Produced by Judy Belushi Pisano and Dan Aykroyd (under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer), the Revue pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, soul and gospel music in the true Blues Brothers' spirit. Fun for all ages!

Ref:http://www.athensohio.com/events/arts-and-theater/ou-performing-arts-presents-the-official-blues-brothers-revue

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Fall is Here!
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5 tools you should keep in your car

LifeHammer
This small tool could save your life in the event of an accident. Made in the Netherlands, LifeHammer can help you escape from an overturned or damaged vehicle by cutting through jammed seatbelts and breaking car windows. LifeHammer mounts easily with double-sided tape or Velcro and has a luminescent pin to help you find it in dim light or darkness. Think of it as your own personal Jaws of Life.
Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench
One wrench to rule them all. This tool offers the capability to work with dozens of different sizes and styles of nuts and bolts in the convenience of a tool that's just 10 inches long and weighs only a couple of pounds. Each end of the Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench features a four-sided rotating spline with a fixed small socket spline on one end and a larger, interchangeable spline head on the other.
Smittybilt Recovery Strap
You never know when you'll need a tow. At 30 feet long and three inches wide, with a 30,000-pound capacity and double-stitched webbing, the Smittybilt Recovery Strap can pull you out of a sticky situation. You can also use this strap for pulling fallen debris out of your way or moving heavy loads around your shop.
Schumacher SpeedCharge
Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge can boost your car's battery in a hurry—up to two times faster than your average portable charger. Features include multiple charging modes, electronic push-button controls, microprocessor control, and fully automatic operation, which combine to make this a great tool for giving your car battery a boost when it's running low.
Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool
 It can strip and bend wires, cut through plastic, and even open beer bottles, this multi-tool is a great addition for your safety kit. Along with a name synonymous for quality, the Leatherman Wave includes two different kinds of pliers, wire cutters, knives, a saw, scissors, files and a multi-bit screwdriver.


Source: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/5-tools-you-should-keep-in-your-car-221436695.html

Horse Drawn Tour of Moonville

Time: 7:00PM
Location: Hope School (across from Lake Hope Dam)
Contact: John Hutchison
Phone: 740-698-8922 or 740-818-8280
Oct 05, 12, 19, 26 Nov 02, 09 2013
Join John Hutchison on an evening, horse-drawn wagon ride from Hope School to Moonville. The tour will lead you through the state forest along the way. Discussions of the area, ghost stories and a visit to the historic Moonville railroad tunnel all a part of the tour.
The tour begins at Hope School (across from Lake Hope dam). Reservations required, a maximum of 20 participants per tour. Adults - $20, Children (under 12, and accompanied by an adult) $10. Call for additional information.

Source: http://www.athensohio.com/events/special-events/horse-drawn-tour-of-moonville

Appalachian Color In The Hills Festival

Time: Friday: 10AM-10PM; Saturday: 10AM-10PM

Location: Glouster Community Park

Phone: 740-517-1545

Oct 04-06, 2013

Celebrate the cultures that color Southeast Ohio at the annual Appalachian Color in the Hills Festival!

The three-day festival, held the first weekend in October, at Glouster Park on State Route 13, features food and crafts that harken back to the region’s bygone eras. Enjoy an international food court, helicopter rides, juried arts and crafters and local music. Free admission! 

For more info see: http://www.athensohio.com/events/special-events/appalachian-color-in-the-hills-festival-

I knew it....

Chocolate is actually incredibly good for you, and here's why
Next time you stock up on chocolate at the grocery store, you can say you're doing it for your health. A study in August found that older people who drank two cups of cocoa every day had an increase in blood flow to the brain, and that their memory and thinking skills improved. Chocolate can also help you avoid heart attacks and lose weight. You read that right — the fiber in chocolate actually suppresses appetite, so if you allow yourself a chocolate snack, you'll likely eat fewer calories that day. And since dark chocolate is better for you, you should generally eat the darkest chocolate you can handle. We have a feeling that won't be a problem.


Source: http://now.msn.com/chocolate-is-healthy-for-your-brain-and-heart-study-says

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

Location: 33 W. Canal Street, Nelsonville, OH
Phone: 1-800-967-7834
All Aboard!

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway transports passengers back to a simpler time when the locomotive was the most efficient form of transportation.

The passenger cars, meticulously restored by volunteers, are historic treasures unto their own: a former B&O heavyweight combination baggage and passenger car built in 1918, three Rock Island commuter cars built in the 1920s, and the latest addition – a heavyweight day-coach railcar which originally served the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through the 1950s.

The cars run on the same tracks used in the late 1800s and early 1900s to transport coal to central Ohio and on up to Lake Erie.

Rain or shine, trains depart from the Nelsonville Depot (at the corner of West Canal Street and Hocking Parkway, next to Rocky's) every weekend in 2013 from May 18th through the last weekend of October. Special event trains are scheduled throughout the year and are posted on our website.

Saturday & Sunday Departures:

14-mile round trip to Haydenville - noon (1 hour 45 min. ride)

22-mile round trip to Logan - 2:30 pm (2 hour 15 min. ride)

For tickets see: http://www.athensohio.com/events/outdoor-events/hocking-valley-scenic-railway

Eating red grapes and blueberries could boost your immune system

Researchers from Oregon State University analyzed more than 400 compounds to find out which ones were best at boosting humans' innate immune systems — the body's first line of defense against bacterial infections. They found that two compounds stood above the others: resveratrol found in red grapes, and pterostilbene in blueberries. Both of these compounds, known as stilbenoids, play a significant role in immune function. While the researchers pointed out that the results from their laboratory tests don't yet prove that scoffing red grapes and blueberries will make you super healthy, they said their research shows the potential of some foods to improve immune response


Source: http://now.msn.com/red-grapes-and-blueberries-could-boost-immune-system

Shade Winery

Shade Winery
Time: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-8PM

Location: 401 Gilkey Ridge Road Shade, Ohio 45776

Contact: Neal & Oui Dix

Phone: 740-696-1323
Athens County's micro-winery is situated in Southeast Ohio's Appalachian foothills. Shade Winery is actively reviving old traditions and striving to create new ones. Established in 2004, Shade Winery is dedicated to emphasizing local or organically grown ingredients whenever possible.

They now have nine wines including their own estate grown, Vidal Blanc as well as wines made from other Ohio grown grapes. Visit their tasting room and relax on the porch with views of the vineyards. They have fine local cheese and crackers available from Integration Acres, as well as wild caught smoked salmon and mixed olives. You are also invited to bring along your own snacks or meals to enjoy. Gas grills also available for guest use!


For more info see: http://www.athensohio.com/events/outdoor-events/shade-winery

Chobani Yogurt

If your Chobani yogurt is hissing at you and tastes weird, here's why
Things haven't been so smooth for Greek yogurt maker Chobani after customers reported instances of bloated containers, odd tastes and illness. The company has quietly pulled 15 flavors from shelves across the country after a certain mold was found to have contaminated roughly 5 percent of its products. One woman said a container in her refrigerator started swelling and "hissing." Chobani's Facebook page is filled with testimonials from irate customers who are calling for a boycott, and some commenters are saying their posts have already been deleted. Chobani has yet to issue a formal recall and has so far opted to deal with each customer individually


Source: http://now.msn.com/chobani-yogurt-pulled-from-shelves-after-consumers-reportedly-fall-ill

Almost Friday!

Doing the Happy Dance because it's almost Friday!
These infectiously cute baby ostriches will improve your mood
This video of baby ostriches dancing will bring a jolt of joy that takes less than a minute to impart, but may have long-lasting effects. They whirl. They twirl. They zig, zag, tip tap and high step

Watch video here: http://now.msn.com/dancing-baby-ostriches-will-instantly-improve-your-day

High school robotics team makes amazing wheelchair for student

For the past two years, the robotics team at Liberal Arts Science Academy High School in Austin, Texas, has been developing a "tank of a wheelchair" for California student Danny Cope. His sister recorded a phone video of what happened when the chair, which is designed to be able to handle rougher terrain than your average wheelchair, finally arrived. The enormous wooden box was inscribed with messages from the team, wishing Danny all the best with his new chair. The vertical framing of the video is irritating, but the look of sheer joy on Danny's face when it is finally unveiled is ... well, it'll make you cry and smile.

http://now.msn.com/lasa-robotics-makes-wheelchair-for-danny-cope

Louisiana Sinkole Swallows Trees

Louisiana Sinkole Swallows Trees
Watch here:
http://now.msn.com/louisiana-sinkhole-swallows-trees-in-viral-video
If we were standing on the edge of a sinkhole when it suddenly issued a "burp" (yes, that's what they call an increase in underground tremors that move gas and debris) and swallowed a bunch of tall cypress trees, we suspect we'd run away — fast. Not the guy who shot this video. John Boudreaux, director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Assumption Parish, La., was checking on underground activity at the year-old, 24-acre, previously placid bayou sinkhole on Wednesday when he saw a patch of trees begin to sway and lean.

"I was just standing there and I pointed out, 'Hey, it looks like they're moving,'" he told Louisiana's The Advocate. So he turned on his camera and got the whole thing on video. The swampy sinkhole has been growing since early August, likely due to salt dome movement underground. In sections, the now nearly 25-acre sinkhole may be hundreds of feet deep, and it may not stop growing (as its edges collapse, or "slough in") for years. Terrifying, and strangely hypnotic.

Chesterhill Produce Auction

Chesterhill Produce Auction
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: 8380 Wagoner Road, Chesterhill
Come and buy fresh local produce and experience the festive atmosphere of the auction. Held Mondays and Thursdays, mid May through mid October. Festivities begin at 3 pm, with the auction starting at 4 pm. Seasonal produce, flowers and garden plants available.

For more info see:  http://www.athensohio.com/events/outdoor-events/chesterhill-produce-auction

‘Sliders’ Snatching Valuables From Cars Across US

In a new wave of crime that occurs in an instant, thieves are cagily sliding into victim's cars and snatching valuables from open windows, in what police are calling "sliding."
Often operating at gas stations while customers are casually pumping fuel, thieves lying in wait pounce, snatching purses and other valuables, then running off.
"They're not looking for a confrontation," Houston police officer Jim Woods told ABC News. "They just want the property, because they know it's being left abandoned and you're not paying enough attention."
And police say these types of crimes are on the rise.
Authorities say the best thing the public can do is lock car doors every time the vehicle is exited.

Watch video here: http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/sliders-crime-wave-hits-motorists-131443338.html?vp=1

Miracle Treat Day

Buy a Blizzard® Treat on Thursday, August 8th, 2013
This year DQ® is celebrating Miracle Treat Day with even more magic.
On Thursday August 8th, 2013, $1 or more* from every Blizzard® Treat purchased at participating DQ® stores will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
In addition to that, for the second year in a row, your Facebook RSVP to Miracle Treat Day will also be matched with a $1 donation to the cause—up to $50,000. Together we can provide hope and healing to sick children in your community. Let's make miracles happen.
For participating locations and more info see:
http://www.miracletreatday.com/

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Tire Recall Announced

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a tire recall.

Michelin Tire is recalling certain Latitude Tour P255/70 R18 (DOT TIN B9YU99CX and DOT date range 1313 through 2113) and P255/60 R19 108 S (DOT TIN B9R1W3WX and DOT date range 1913 through 2113), X Radial LT2 P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9KA003X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113) and P275/55 R20 111 T (DOT TIN B99Y001X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113), LTX M/S2 RBL P275/55 R20 111 T (DOT TIN B99Y56EX and DOT date range 3812 through 2113), LTX M/S2 ORWL P265/60 R18 109 T (DOT TIN B95E788X and DOT date range 1513 through 2113), and LTX M/S2 tires P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9XP001X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113).

Due to a perforation in the sidewall, the tires may lose pressure while driving. A loss of tire air pressure may lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected tires free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin by the end of this month. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-855-851-4951.




Source: http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/3202661

Increase Sound

Give your iPhone speakers a boost.  Place it in an empty glass bowl or cup when listening to music to enhance the sound.







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Source:http://homes.yahoo.com/photos/20-who-knew-hacks-around-your-home-1372467798-slideshow/20-who-knew-hacks-around-your-home-photo--1921848653.html

Household Trick

Household Trick,
Use a Can Opener to open those impossible clamshell packages. Just do one side at a time.











Source: http://homes.yahoo.com/photos/20-who-knew-hacks-around-your-home-1372467798-slideshow/20-who-knew-hacks-around-your-home-photo--1921855540.html

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