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Victoria Triathletes Show What They’re Made Of In Austin
In this part of the country, we tend to think of 3 things when asked about sports... football, baseball, and basketball. The fact is, our part of the country is filled with top-notch athletes that never even considered playing one of the "ball" sports. Triathletes are some of the best conditioned athletes in the world, and Victoria's triathletes made us all very proud in Austin last Sunday.
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Yoakum Holds ‘Dash for Downs’ Fundraiser Saturday
What better way to spend a Saturday morning than getting in a good run while supporting a great cause? You'll have your chance Saturday morning in Yoakum!
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What Are the Most Improved Cars of the Year? [PHOTOS]
American car manufacturers haven’t had the most stellar service record. However, one company pulled off a wicked, tire-screeching “U-turn” with one of its signature vehicles.
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How Did a Con Man Fool 75 Children Into Thinking They Would Perform at the London Olympics?
A British con man duped 75 children, ranging in age from nine to 19, leading them to believe that they were going to be an official dance team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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10 Recent Rookie Quarterbacks Who Earned Starting Jobs Right Away [VIDEOS]
Over the weekend, at the end of the Washington Redskins’ rookie minicamp, head coach Mike Shanahan annointed Robert Griffin III the starting quarterback going forward. Griffin was the second pick of the 2012 NFL draft last month, and the Redskins are ready to hand him the keys to the team.
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Men Only Weight Loss Program Insists Men Stop Dieting Like Women
Men might not think like women, but they sure eat like ‘em. That’s why Wendy Meyers founded the Men Only Weight Loss program to help wean men off what she dubs “feminizing foods.”
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One-Armed Little League Pitcher Coleman Shannon Throws a Shocking No-Hitter
Coleman Shannon was born without a right hand and forearm, due to a medical condition called Amelia, but that hasn’t slowed him down from chasing his baseball dreams. In fact, the 14-year-old left-handed pitcher recently threw a no-hitter in a Johnsonville, SC little league game.
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Celebrity Birthdays for May 8 – Enrique Iglesias, Alex Van Halen and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alex Van Halen
Age: 59
Occupation: Rock drummer
Known For: Being one half of the brother duo who created the rock colossus that is Van Halen, winning a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for the album ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge,’ and for being an ordained minister, having performed marriage ceremonies for both his brother and former sister-in-law.
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Texas River Marathon Is Good Preparation For The ‘Safari’
The 'Texas River Safari' is a well known test of canoe enthusiasts from all over the United States. I happen to know several people who have and do take part in this strenuous race down the Guadalupe river. It is a physical and mental test that is not for the faint of heart. What a lot of folks have never heard of is the preparatory 'Texas River Marathon'.
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Is a Successful Marriage One of the Most Important Things in Your Life? — Survey of the Day
Fifty-two percent of Americans over the age of 18 are married. This is down from 57 percent a decade ago. Perhaps the decline has to do with the fact that many young people don’t believe having a successful marriage is one of the most important parts of their life.
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WWE ‘SmackDown’ Preview – [5/4/12]
This week has seen some pretty mighty fine WWE product hit the airwaves, including the awesome ‘Extreme Rules’ pay-per-view and a perfectly entertaining ‘Monday Night Raw’ the night afterward. While you won’t be seeing guys like Brock Lesnar, John Cena or CM Punk on this week’s ‘SmackDown,’ all signs (meaning dirt sheet show reports) point to this being a solid two hours of rasslin entertainment.