LOOKS LIKE SPRING IS COMING EARLY THIS YEAR - MAYBE?
It's that time of year again where everyone turns their attention to the small town of Punxsutawny Pennsylvania where one small rodent named Phil has everyone either cheering after the promise of an early spring... BUT before you get your "I LOVE Punxsutawny Phil" t-shirt printed, keep in mind he has only been right 39% of the time.
TRUCK DRIVER IN MORGAN CASE PLEADS NOT GUILTY
The truck driver who was involved in Tracy Morgan's fatal car accident has pleaded not guilty to aggravated manslaughter and other charges.
Kevin Roper allegedly crashed his Walmart truck in the limo van carrying the comedian on the New Jersey Turnpike in June 2014. Comedian James McNair died and Tracy was seriously hurt.
Roper, who entered the pleas Monday, is also charged with vehicular homicide and aggravated assault. His lawyer claims his client can't get a fair trial because of all the publicity the case has gotten.
NIAGARA FALLS MAY GO FROM A ROAR TO A TRICKLE
It may be necessary in the near future for Niagara Falls, near Buffalo, New York, to be shut off. While it would be a temporary thing, it could become an interesting vacation trip in itself, as this has only happened one other time in the falls’ history.
The reason for putting a halt to the water is that two 115-year-old deteriorating concrete arch pedestrian bridges that span the river rapids need repair. The other time the falls were slowed down was in 1969, when officials deemed a study of erosion was necessary.
There are three options for the permanent replacement of the bridges. One, a precast concrete arched design that closely resembles the current bridges. Also in consideration -- steel girder bridges that are simpler and more linear, and tied arch bridges with vertical cables supporting the surface from above. At this time, the concrete arched design is considered to be the favorite. Also under consideration is how long the falls will have to be diverted, and that seems to be anywhere from five to nine months.
Visitors to the falls during this time period would get a chance to see the rock formations beneath the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls on the U.S. side of the attraction. The Horseshoe Falls are on the Canadian side of the waterway. The three falls together form what is called Niagara Falls.
No decision has been made as to when this might happen, but it probably would be in the next few years. The state has recently held public hearings about the closing of the falls.
THE PUPPY BOWL IS BACK
Puppy Bowl XII returns on Sunday with 50 puppies turned sports stars that are just about the cutest thing you’re going to see anywhere on TV that day.
Started as an alternative to the BIG GAME, the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet gives folks who aren’t football fans a fun thing to watch while friends are rooting for their favorite team on another channel.
Today’s Puppy Bowl is fun for everyone as they watch the lovable puppies run and play across the television screen.
It’s Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff as more than 80 beautiful puppies from 44 shelters around the country, playing on a mock football field, go running around looking so cute as they head for what could be considered a touchdown. There will also be 20 kittens during the halftime show, along with Silkie chicken cheerleaders and a tribute to former MVPs with NFL Hall of Fame member Bruce Smith.
There is a little difference in the BIG GAME and Puppy Bowl – the latter is pre-taped in New York in November, then edited for major game highlights that viewers can’t help but fall in love with.
Puppy Bowl Preview begins Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on Animal Planet, with the actual Bowl getting underway at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
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