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‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ Holding Obama Fundraiser

"I don't often endorse political candidates, but when I do, I endorse Barack Obama."

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5 Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Home

Here in South Texas, we are all aware of the dangers of hurricanes. As history shows, the damage can be devastating. Fortunately, we have access to better technology that can help up protect our homes, and as a radio station that is directly connected to the Emergency Alert System and the City of Victoria Emergency Management Office, we can provide up to the minute information when needed.

What follows are some tips on how you can protect your home in a hurricane.

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NFL Replacement Ref Pulled From Game for Being a Saints Fan.

Through the current lockout of its game officials, the NFL has been emphatic all along that its replacement officials have passed all appropriate background checks. One would assume that the fill-in crews go through the same checks that the regular, locked-out refs do, but in at least one case, the NFL really dropped the ball

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Research Finds That Life Is Just Plain Better If You Graduate from College — Here’s Why

It is a given that college graduates make more money. In fact, according to a new OECD study the average college graduate in America earns over $20,000 a year more than their counterparts without a degree, making the United States one of the best countries in the world to have completed college.

But it turns out there are even more benefits to college.

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Two Women Steal Underwear from Sears and Then Get Psychotic Trying to Escape

There are very few things in this life worth going to prison for -- getting caught stealing a bunch of fancy underpants and then hissing and spitting like a wild-eyed alley cat in a desperate attempt to claw your way out of trouble definitely falls into that category.

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What? None in Texas? Here Are the Coolest Small Towns in America

You have got to be kidding me. Of all the charming, scenic, old-fashioned little towns around our great state, and they couldn't even pick one? I say bullroar on that!

Okay, now that I've settled down, let's take a look at the rest of the story.

The charm of American small towns comes in many forms, and these quaint, less traveled locations are responsible for contributing some tried-and-true slices of real Americana. Because of that, they are some of the coolest places to visit in the country.

But where exactly are these places?

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Working Overtime Can Actually Kill You, So Feel Free to Call in Sick

When you work more than eight hours a day you begin to suffer from frustration and lack of a social life. But did you know overtime can actually kill you?

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Man Barters Cross Country Trip……With Bacon!!

Now I love bacon as much as the next guy.  But when I read this story I had no idea that bacon could actually be used as currency.  I'll admit, I was a little surprised but then I thought about it.

IT'S BACON!

Strips of salty, fatt

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10 Things You Never Knew About the Presidential Nominees — The Funnies

The presidential election is kicking into high gear, so get ready to hear those annoying ads—you know, the ones that claim Obama never created jobs and Romney outsources everything. It's time to duck while politicians sling mud at each other.

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Apple Unveils the Long Awaited iPhone 5…..is it Worth the Upgrade?

Amidst all the fanfare and pageantry that Apple Inc. is known for when unveiling their newest gadget, yesterday marked the long awaited and highly anticipated arrival of Apple's newest smartphone.

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Study Shows that Most Workers Don't Expect Holiday Bonus
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Study Shows Most Workers Don’t Expect Any Holiday Bonus — Dollars and Sense

Listen up employers. According to a new study, most workers would be happy with virtually any amount as a holiday bonus, even a measly $25.

That's most likely because the majority don't expect to get anything at all.

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Store Clerk Busted Trading Ice Cream for Drugs

There are times when the age old system of trading goods and services comes in handy for cash-strapped young lads in desperate need of a something they cannot afford otherwise.

But not always.

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