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Is It Fair for the NFL to Ban Purses at Games? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:30:07 +0000

The NFL’s new purse policy has many female fans angry. Is it fair to ban handbags from stadiums? News broke over the weekend that the NFL had enacted a new policy for the start of the 2013 season. From now on, standard-size purses will not be allowed inside stadiums. As you can imagine, this isn’t [...]

If You Were A Dog… [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:30:39 +0000

On Friday, I gave you a look into a dog's brain. And now -- if you were a dog, this is what your life would be like.

Introducing The Joy Morning Rush's Intuitive Tuesday

Laura Daniels — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:13:53 +0000

We’re rolling out another new feature on the Joy Morning Rush, and it starts TOMORROW (June 18)! (Please be sure to carefully read the “a few things to keep in mind” portion at the bottom of this post. Very important!!!!) If you’ve ever wondered what lies on the other side…or if the loved ones who [...]

Who Owns 'Happy Birthday'?

Heather Davis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:10:50 +0000

The Guinness Book of World Records has called “Happy Birthday” the most famous song in the English language. Someone actually owns the copyright to the song, and now a company is suing them because they think it should be “dedicated to public use and in the public domain.” What do you think? Read the story [...]

Meeting Celebrities — A.K.A., Laura's "DURRRRRRR" Moment(s) [PICTURES]

Laura Daniels — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:08:56 +0000

I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to meet lots of celebrities. Most of the time, I don’t get star-struck…after all, they may be celebrities, but they’re just regular people like you and me. But for some reason, there are a couple that — for no particular reason — made me SO NERVOUS. This past weekend, [...]

Let's Play Bieber Bingo! It's Your LAST CHANCE To Win Justin Bieber Meet & Greets

Angela Stefano — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:01:45 +0000

We’ve got ONE FINAL CHANCE for you to MEET JUSTIN BIEBER! If you’ve been following our Bieber Fever contest, you know what we’re about to say: Bieber Bingo. Click the button below to sign up for your chance to win a spot at our Seneca Gaming Bieber Bingo event, to be held on Saturday, June [...]

Bet You Didn't Know This Famous Downtown Building Is One Of The World's First Skyscrapers! [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]

Rebecca Bratek — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:59:26 +0000

Buffalo is home to works by some of history’s most prominent architects, and any walk downtown is a living monument to that statement. I bet you didn’t know one of the first skyscrapers was built in Buffalo. But take a walk down Church Street, and you’ll see the Guaranty Building, a 13-story beauty built in [...]

You May Become Poor If You Go to a Wedding

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:30:18 +0000

While gearing up to say “I do,” don’t be surprised to hear “I can’t.” A new survey of more than 2,000 people has found that 9% of those asked to be a bridesmaid or groomsman have said no because of the high cost involved. Considering the average wedding cost $28,427 last year, it’s easy to [...]

The Number One TV Game Show Of All Time Is…

Brian Russel — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:53:17 +0000

TV Guide has put together a list of the top 60 greatest TV game shows of all time. Here are your top 5. #1 – Jeopardy #2 – Wheel of Fortune #3 – Family Feud #4 – Match Game #5 – The Price Is Right What is your favorite?

Here's The List Of Things You Can No Longer Bring To Buffalo Bills Games

Brian Russel — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:16:35 +0000

You know that seat cushion, fanny pack or large purse you used to bring to Bills games? Now you can’t! The NFL is instituting a new policy that prohibits spectators from bringing purses and similar bags into the league’s stadiums. The policy is designed to enhance safety and minimize the time spent inspecting items at [...]

What Does The Inside Of A Dog's Brain Look Like? [PICTURE]

Heather Davis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:45:08 +0000

I’m sad I didn’t take video of the above picture, because my nephew was talking to Shadow, and he seems to be getting some kind of answers! When I talk to Shadow, he just gives me a blank stare. Sometimes I look at him and wonder what he’s thinking. Now I know exactly what’s going [...]

8 Surprising Reasons Why Being a Dad is Awesome

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:20:14 +0000

Father’s Day — it’s the one time of the year you can tell the old man you appreciate how much he tolerates you constantly hitting him up for advice, wisdom and money. It’s a day for dads to soak in their contribution to future generations, even if that contribution once smeared dog poop all over [...]

10 Quick + Easy Hairstyles [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:45:35 +0000

I’m a no muss, no fuss kind of girl. I usually leave my house with wet hair because if I try to blow dry it, it becomes HUGE! The joys of thick frizzy hair! A friend of mine posted this video on Facebook, and my hair isn’t long enough to try these ideas, but it’s [...]

Animals + TV Reporters = Bloopers Galore! [VIDEO]

Brian Russel — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:23:16 +0000

These are priceless! All in a days work, I guess. But this is definitely not a “normal” 9-to-5 person’s day. Since it’s a drab, wet, blah day, this will make you smile. I don’t envy these poor reporters. Oh, and stay away from ostriches at all cost.

Apple Pie Fries — So Much Better Than Regular Ol' French Fries!

Heather Davis — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:45:44 +0000

French fries are yummy, but what if you could stuff an apple pie into a fry? DELICIOUS!! Thank you to Oh, Bite It for this recipe! Apple Pie Fries Ingredients: 1 Package of Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust (2 ct.) Approx. 1.5 cups of Apple Pie Filling 1 Egg Salt Caramel Sauce and/or Ice Cream for dipping [...]

What Takes 1 Hour, 6 Minutes + 48 Seconds And Ruins Every Cute Outfit?

Laura Daniels — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:36:22 +0000

If you’ve ever been to a wedding, formal party, dance, etc….you know that before 9 p.m., almost every woman is barefoot. This may shock you men, but high heels? Not exactly comfy. And now we know EXACTLY how long it takes before high heels start to hurt your feet…to the point at which you throw [...]

Send Your Graduation Dedication Here!

Brian Russel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:13:27 +0000

Who do you know that’s graduating? My Facebook is littered with people graduating. But graduating isn’t limited to high school or college anymore. Pre-school, kindergarten, high school, college — it’s always great to see kids and people celebrating. If you’d like to wish someone a happy graduation, give them a give congrats in the comment [...]

Watch These Kids Trying to Say Tongue Twisters

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:45:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5071560"] They say tongue twisters are a great way to teach a child how to speak English better. Really? Sounds like a great way to terrify the poor kid. If we actually had to say things like “unique New York” or “toy boat” over and over again in daily conversation, we might consider taking a [...]

Are You Washing Your Hands Correctly? A New Study Says Probably Not!

Heather Davis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:24:40 +0000

My first job was working at a grocery store, and as part of our initial training, we were taught how to properly wash our hands. I know that sounds weird, but 50 percent of all foodborne illnesses are transmitted from improper hand washing! The training said that we needed to wash our hands for a [...]

The Best Birthday Present — And It Benefits A Great Good Cause Too! [PICTURE]

Heather Davis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:22:15 +0000

I got the cutest birthday present from Laura Daniels – and the coolest part about it is that it helps the Buffalo Zoo! If you haven’t been to the Buffalo Zoo lately to see Luna (the new polar bear), you are missing out. She is adorable, but the zoo is still in need of donations to [...]