The song of the river ends not at her banks but in the hearts of those who have loved her.--Buffalo Joe

Welcome to Riverfest!! Join us at Riverside Park for music, fireworks, food and festivities!!
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Hey sports fans, you know Cleveland's LeBron James isn't the only NBA star on the market: From David Lee to Chris Bosh, there are plenty of desirable players to choose from. Here from MSN are the Top 10 NBA Free Agents.
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Here's a video that's making the rounds on the internet this week. LandlineTV takes a look at what happens when some popular underwater cartoon characters--including the Beatles--get hit by the oil spill.

It would be funny if it weren't so sad!
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And speaking of the Beatles...This October 9th, John Lennon would have turned 70 years old. Variety.com reports that music distributor EMI is marking the milestone by offering a new Lennon release this October. EMI is offering a remastered version of Lennon's 1980 hit "Double Fantasy," a greatest hits LP, an eleven-CD collectors' set, and a four-CD box set. The greatest hits CD will be called "Power To the People: The Hits," and it will contain 15 signature tracks from Lennon's solo career.
John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool, England on October 9th, 1940. He died from an assassin's bullet on December 8th, 1980 at age 40.
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Too many people have gone too soon. Including my beautiful friend Robin Jenkins who died of ovarian cancer 2 years ago today. One of her final wishes was that we as her friends spread the word about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Please take a moment and check out this website.
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Hug your loved ones tonight!

Karen

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Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?

Hi there! Thanks for checking in today. Everyone around here is so excited about the start of Riverfest tomorrow! My favorite time of the year! Live music, great food and beverages and lots of friends to see! Love it!
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Check out this sign I saw hanging in a local drinking establishment this weekend.

Brilliant!!
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This news surprised me today. A majority of Americans -- and Louisianans -- are still in favor of offshore oil drilling. A new Rasmussen Reports poll shows that 60-percent of U.S. voters and 79-percent of voters in Louisiana believe companies should be allowed to continue with offshore drilling.
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Paul Rodgers is putting his voice to work again next month. The singer will front Bad Company as the band hits the road with a North American trek that launches on July 16th. The first date on the tour is at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. From there, the English rockers will play mid-sized venues at points across the U.S. and Canada including Atlanta, Boston, Ontario, Canada; and Milwaukee.
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The new Twilight movie, Eclipse opens at midnight tonight. Are you a Twi-Hard? Check out this list of the 10 Most Baffling "Twilight" Products. I kind of like this one though. It's called the Edward Cullen Man-Llow.

Love it! Team Edward baby!!

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Have a great day!

Karen

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'Give me a woman who loves beer and I will conquer the world.'--Kaiser Welhelm

If you've ever wondered where I get my love of beer...you don't have to look very far. Here's my dad's 'beer garden' that he planted over the weekend. What the picture doesn't show is the bottle of Bud Light on top of the post that is equipped with a solar light bulb that illuminates the garden at night. Brilliant!!
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Look up the word 'stupid' in the dictionary and here's the picture you'll see:

According to TMZ, Vince Neil was arrested for suspicion of DUI this morning in Las Vegas. He is currently in custody in Clark County Jail, where his bail has been set at $2,000. Neil's wife tells TMZ she is flying out to Las Vegas this morning to bail him out. You might remember that Vince Neil is no stranger to drinking and driving. In fact, he killed the Hanoi Rocks drummer, Nicholas Dingley, aka Razzle, in a drunk driving accident on December 8, 1984, while driving drunk to the liquor store. Honestly!! How hard is it to get a cab in Vegas?? Trust me...NOT VERY!! Nice job, Vince. Tons of money but you insist on driving drunk? Even after killing someone??
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Vikings quarterback Brett Favre talked publicly for the first time about his pending decision whether or not to return to the NFL for a 20th season. So, what was his answer? A definitive 'I don't know'. Insert your favorite Brett Favre joke here.
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Rush is now a part of an exclusive Hollywood community. Members of the veteran rock band were in Tinseltown Friday for the unveiling of its star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The event drew a healthy collection of the fan base that the Canadian rockers have built up since the early 1970s. Click here for video footage of the event. Congrats!!

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Have a great day and I'll see you on the radio!!

Karen
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'The moment a child is born, the mother is also born.' Rajneesh

It's a very special day today! It's my son Dylan's 20th birthday. Yep, I have a 20 year old. Man I'm old!! Happy Birthday Dylan!!! You've come a long way baby!
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Well, now that the NBA draft is in the books, it's time to take a look at who should be smiling and who should be worried. Here are the NBA Draft's Biggest Winners and Losers.
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Actor Mel Gibson's strained relationship with his baby's mother is taking an ugly turn. Gibson has reportedly filed a restraining order against Oksana Grigorieva, 40, the mother of his seven-month-old baby daughter. Seriously. How crazy do you have to be to have Crazy Mel Gibson file a restraining order against you??
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Up for a road trip this weekend? Chicago's Toyota Park is attracting some of music's most celebrated guitar players. The music greats -- including Buddy Guy, John Mayer, and Jeff Beck -- are all scheduled to appear at the 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival tomorrow. The one-day event is the brainchild of guitar great Eric Clapton. It will benefit the rocker's Crossroads rehab facility in Antigua.

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Have a great weekend! Join me at the Lumberyard tonight??

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Karen

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What are the three words guaranteed to humiliate men everywhere? 'Hold my purse'.

Happy Thursday! Don't forget that we'll have the Bud Bike at John's Bar downtown tonight from 7 until 9. While you're there, may I recommend you order the Hippy Dippy Platter from Ralph's? Truly the BEST hummus I've ever had! We'll see you there!

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So, Gregg Allman got a new liver! Allman underwent a liver transplant Wednesday that doctors say may cure him of hepatitis. In a statement, Allman said he'd turned his life around, but liver damage led to doctors recommending a transplant. 'I changed my ways years ago, but we can't turn back time,' he said. 'Every day is a gift, and I can't wait to get back on the road making music with my friends.' It's always hard for me to answer the question, 'what's your favorite song?', but if I'm pressed to answer I will say it's 'I'm No Angel' by Gregg Allman. Here's to a speedy recovery!!

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We have lots of weddings coming up this summer and fall. How about you? Any of you going to be the Best Man in a wedding? How's that speech writing going? In the food chain of wedding speeches, few come with the same level of expectancy as the best man speech. When it comes to best man speeches, there are three key rules you must adhere to:
1. Don't upset the groom's new wife.

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2. Make sure you don't upset the groom's new wife.

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3. Absolutely, positively don't upset the groom's new wife.

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You get the picture. The only tears you want to see from his bride's eyes should be tears of joy and tears of laughter, so with that in mind, check out the Ten Ways To Embarrass The Groom During Your Best Man Speech...Without Upsetting His New Wife.

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And after the wedding...you start thinking about babies! Psst, would-be parents! Would you like your kid to be handsome like Brad Pitt (before the hideous goatee that is)? Don't just leave it to (genetic) chance - now you can stack the odds of having beautiful children in your favor by selecting sperm donors that look like celebrities. Seriously! Learn more here: Sperm Donor Look-a-Likes.
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If you've ever used duct tape to repair anything you'll appreciate this series of pictures! It's called 'There, I Fixed It' and features very creative...and very redneck...ways of fixing just about anything. Satellite going out in the rain?

There, I fixed it!
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Have a great day!!

Karen

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'I always try to go the extra mile at work, but my boss always finds me and brings me back.'

Hi there! Thanks for checking in today. Boy, after spending the entire day inside yesterday, I was shocked at how hot and humid it was outside. I waited to walk Gorgeous George until after 7 but it was still steamy. And this rain!! Am I the only one who has a mushroom garden in her front yard?? Come on sun!!

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Here's a list that no one wants to be on. It's Forbes' list of the Most Disliked People in Sports. Michael Vick has been out of federal prison for over a year, but the Forbes survey seems to suggest Vick's image is still stuck behind bars. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback topped the magazine's "Most Disliked People In Sports" list for the second year in a row, with 69-percent of the vote. Right behind Vick is Oakland Raiders managing partner Al Davis.
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I'm a sucker for anyone who can pull off a good trick. Whether it's a card trick, a cool pool shot...or this: The Greatest Bowling Strike Ever! Yes I know it wouldn't count in a real game and it may have scuffed up the floor but it's still COOL!!!

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Actor Jeremy London said in a video message Tuesday that his report of being kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to use drugs was the truth, and described it as, quote, "one of the worst days of my life." The 37-year-old "Party of Five" actor said armed bandits abducted and robbed him and forced him to smoke drugs during a harrowing five hour ordeal in Palm Springs, California. I gotta tell you...it all sounds a little fishy to me. Especially since he is a drug addict.

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I'd like to say that I have no regrets...but that would be a lie. Especially some of the stupid stuff I did when I was younger. Here's some good advice from COED magazine. It's called Things You Do In Your 20's That You'll Regret In Your 40's. Great advice, actually. Read it and believe it, younguns. Trust me on this. Old timers: what would you add to this list?

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I hope you have a great day and I'll see you on the radio!
Karen

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'Start off every day with a smile and get it over with.'-WC Fields

Hello friends! I finally feel like I've recovered from Saturday night's REO and Three Dog Night concert. Yes, the older I get the longer it takes! Sorry about yesterday ;)
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Listen up dog owners. Natural Balance Pet Foods has launched a voluntary recall of its five pound and 28 pound bags of Sweet Potato & Chicken dry dog food. The company was co-founded by actor Dick Van Patten, best known for his role as the father on the TV show "Eight is Enough." For a full list of the states involved in the recall, check the company's website here.

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Speaking of dogs. A Croatian family has given their house an unusual look in honor of their recently deceased Dalmatian. Goran Tomasic and his family decided to paint their home with black and white spots in order to remember their dog Bingo. The pet pooch was recently run over by a car. Neighbors are relieved to hear that for their next dog the Tomasic's are getting a Golden Retriever.

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Actors Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Aniston, and Sandra Bullock are Hollywood's sexiest singles. The "Eclipse" star is leading the way in the latest AccessHollywood.com "Hottest Bachelor" poll. With 32-percent of the vote, he just edges out Leonardo DiCaprio to take the top spot. Pattinson's "Twilight Saga" rival Taylor Lautner is coming in a rather distant third place as the choice of 23-percent. An even closer vote on the ladies' side leaves Aniston and the newly single Bullock in a tie for first place in AccessHollywood.com's "Hottest Bachelorette" poll, each with support from 30-percent of the respondents. Halle Berry follows at 24-percent, while ten-percent pick the also recently single Jenny McCarthy. Her ex Jim Carrey has fifth place among the men, behind NFL star and former "Dancing With the Stars" contender Chad Ochocinco. Rihanna rounds out the women's list.
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Here's an interesting read: Famous People's Last Words. Famous people's final words should be, well, famous. But since most people don't know which words will be their last, those final utterances can be revealing, touching or just odd. Here are the reported last words of some memorable people, from George Washington to Bob Marley to Princess Diana.
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Have a great day and I'll see you on the radio!
Karen
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The next best thing to being witty one's self, is to be able to quote another's wit.-Christian Nestell Bovee

Happy Monday friends! Wow! What a weekend! Freedom Fest and Airfest were awesome!! We couldn't have asked for better weather. And then a nice day at home yesterday to celebrate Father's Day! Both Scott and I had our wishes fulfilled this weekend. I got to meet Kevin Cronin from REO and Scott got the barbecue-ribs and steak on the grill that he requested for Father's Day. Great weekend!!

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Welcome to Summer!! Today is the Summer Solstice, the year's longest day. 15 hours of daylight today! If we lived in Sweden we'd have the day off today!! Here are some interesting facts that you may not have known about the first day of summer.



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We had the Classic Rock Truck at the Freedom Fest Motorcycle Rally on Saturday. Whenever we have an appearance with the truck, we are instructed to spray the rims to make them shiny. I've noticed more and more people getting customized rims for their vehicles. Here are some of the more unusual rims you'll find on the road.
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Manute Bol, the 7-foot-7 shot-blocker from Sudan who spent 10 seasons in the NBA and was dedicated to humanitarian work in Africa, died Saturday. He was 47. Bol died at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, where he was being treated for severe kidney trouble and a painful skin condition, Tom Prichard, executive director of the group Sudan Sunrise, said in an e-mail. Take a look back at Manute Bol's NBA career in this photo gallery.
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Here's some random celebrity gossip. Kathlyn Elizabeth Beatty, the daughter of Hollywood power couple Warren Beatty and Annette Benning, is preparing to have a sex change operation. Following in the footsteps of Chaz Bono, Kathlyn, now 18, is already living her life as a man. She grooms herself and dresses like a man and attends college as a man. Kathlyn goes by the name of Stephen. Told you it was random.
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Have a fabulous day and I'll see you on the radio!
Karen
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He who is brave is free.--Seneca

Freedom Fest is tomorrow! I'm so proud of the way our communities celebrate our veterans and active military members! Let Freedom Ring! It's also Father's Day weekend. I've got to say that I have the BEST dad in the world! My dad is also a veteran so that makes me doubly proud of him!! Here he is in uniform way back when...Happy Father's Day Dad. I love you!! Oh, and I can't forget another very special 'dad' in my life. My husband Scott. Our kids know how lucky they are to have such a great dad!! Love you honey!

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Alright...now that the mush is out of the way...let's see what else I found whilst surfing the web today...
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Isn't it annoying when someone swerves out in front of you on the road? Do you find yourself thinking up a million ways to really irritate them? Not that I encourage Road Rage, but check out these ingenious inventions that have been created for sweet revenge! 10 Awesome Gadgets To Annoy Other Road Users
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Between the horrific impact on marine life, the threat to a fragile ecosystem and the contamination of miles of coastline, it's hard to say what the worst aspect of the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is. Perhaps it's the fact that the disaster was preventable. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time miscalculations, poor judgment or other variations of human error have been to blame for major environmental catastrophes. From honest mistakes to blatant disregard for the consequences, here are 10 terrifying examples of the damage people are capable of causing. 10 Worst Man Made Environmental Disasters . Somehow that doesn't make me feel any better...

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In honor of all the dad's out there, I'll leave you with this little story I found:

'I took my dad to the mall the other day to buy some new shoes (he is 86). We decided to grab a bite at the food court. I noticed he was watching a teenager sitting next to him. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors - green, red, orange, and blue. My dad kept staring at him. The teenager kept looking and would find my dad staring every time. When the teenager had had enough, he sarcastically asked: 'What's the matter old man, never done anything wild in your life?' Knowing my Dad, I quickly swallowed my food so that I would not choke on his response; I knew he would have a good one! In classic style he responded without batting an eyelid ..'Got stoned once and screwed a peacock. I was just wondering if you were my son.'

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Have a great weekend friends!!

Karen

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'My Grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle.'-Henny Youngman

It's Thirsty Thursday friends!! Why not spend it at our Hot Happy Hour at Hooters? We'll have a live broadcast starting at 5...lots of door prizes...and lots of fun!! Remember, Happy Hour is Hotter With Hooters!!
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Dog lovers rejoice!! Finally a solution to keeping our furry friends hydrated this summer! Doggie Fountain gives your dog instant access to fresh, clean water whenever needed. The fountain is activated when your dog steps on the metal plate. You just attach to any garden hose and adjust water height by controlling water pressure. No more stagnant water or empty water bowls on hot days!

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The farewell to Captain Phil Harris of cable TV's "Deadliest Catch" will begin on Tuesday. The Discovery channel is planning to air the first in a series of episodes about Harris' final days. The first will focus on the stroke Harris suffered on January 29th while offloading his fishing boat in the Alaskan town of St. Paul. It will also show his sons, Josh and Jake, taking steps to get medical attention for their father. Heartbreaking!
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Join us at the Lumberyard tomorrow night for Leinies Fest! We'll have our AWESOME tricked out Charger there! With the recent revival of cars like the Dodge Charger, the Dodge Challenger, and a host of other vehicles built off decades-old design concepts that still turn heads today, many automakers are reaching into the past to help design the cars of the future. From Spike.com comes the Top 10 Classic Cars That Need To Be Resurrected. Cars they say should be brought back to life with a 21st century twist.
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The world is full of great dads, each worthy of special attention on Father's Day. Believe it or not, Father's Day was the brainchild of a woman, Sonora Smart. Back in 1910, she decided dads weren't getting their due and started the push to recognize their important roles in society. Bad dads get all the headlines, so let's change that today. Let's shine the spotlight on some of the best-known dads around with Dads That Totally Rock!! Add yours to the list, if you like. And don't forget to get Dad a gift.
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Have a fabulous day!!
Karen

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