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Do you know, I've been doing this for over twenty years. Writing this biography, I mean! I never know what to put in or leave out of these things. Do any of you have that problem? Anyway, here goes...

I'm a native Buffalonian, now living in Niagara Falls [which probably explains why I look so damp at times]. I went to Canisius High School, and Gannon University in Erie, Pa [actually, I went back when it was Gannon College], and would recommend either one to anyone looking for Grade-A education.

I really have been here at Joy-FM for twenty years now and, at the risk of looking like a brown-noser, it's the best place I've ever worked at [no wonder Chille's been here so long!].

People ask me if it's difficult to work the all-night shift. Not really. Of course, considering some of my ancestors came from Transylvania, that's probably not surprising.

If you read this far, thank you. If not, you'll never really know, will you?

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“35+” Mom’s Week: Memories Of Donna Summer

This was supposed to be the wrap-up to "35+" Mom's Week. I was going to put up some more videos of '80's hits that we play on The New 96.1/Joy-FM, maybe add some funny pictures from that era. But, due to circumstances beyond our control...

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“35+” Mom’s Week – Sweets For The Sweet [VIDEO]

Nowadays, of course, parents would be embarased to offer their children a lot of candy. But back in the '80's, when our "35+" Moms were growing up, they even ran commercials for them on children's TV!

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DEVELOPING: Kennedy Wife Dead, Possible Suicide

Mary Richardson Kennedy, ex-wife of environmentalist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was found dead at her suburban New York City home on Wednesday.

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“35+” Mom’s Week: Fashions You Made Your Own [VIDEOS]

In the 70's and 80's, the "35+" Mom's we're celebrating all this week were probably more into TV shows or music than fashion. Today, we'll check out some of the outfits you probably remember wearing during the last decade of the 20th century.

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“35+ Mom’s”: Do You Remember These TV Shows? [VIDEO]

We're continuing our week-long tribute to "35+" moms with a look back at some TV memories!

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Happy “35+” Mom’s WEEK! [VIDEOS]

For most moms, Mother's Day ended at midnight Sunday. But if you're a mom over 35, the party has just begun!

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Teaching A Young Dog Old Tricks [VIDEO]

We all have to learn how sometime, somewhere. And who better to learn from than someone who's just learned herself?

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Do You Help Panhandlers? [POLL]

Maybe it's because I'm Downtown late at night and early in the morning, coming to or going home from work here at The New 96.1-Joy FM. I seem to get asked a lot for spare change, or a buck or two for coffee or a sandwich.

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The Happiest Place On Earth – For “Angry Birds” Players [VIDEOS]

Back in March, I previewed the "official" Angry Birds amusement park . Now that it's open, it seemed worthwhile to charge the company expense account for a trip to Finland and look around.

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Need An Online Time-Waster? We’ve Got You Covered

Whether you're trying to finish that report for your boss, or finish a report for Professor Bradberry, there are times we all need an Internet time-waster. You know, something that kills a little time, gets your mind off whatever it is you're doing, maybe gives you a little challenge.

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Did Gas-Passing Dinosaurs Help Warm The Earth?

It may not be the first thing you want to consider this morning. Or, for that matter, not as high as fourth or fifth on your list. But a new study claims that dinosaur farts may have helped heat the Earth.

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Another British Royal Scandal?

I've gotta be honest; I normally ignore the activities of the British royal family . But a new biography of the late Queen Mother caught my attention on at least a couple of points.