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Happy Birthday Marky Mark

Mark Wahlberg, the one hit muscled rap wonder, hit the scene in the summer of 1991 as Marky Mark with this song, Good Vibrations, is celebrating his 44th birthday. He was signed to a Calvin Klein underwear campaign after the success of the song. Today, he’s more well known for his acting career in movies like The Fighter, Boogie Nights and Ted. Wahlberg was also executive producer for shows like Boardwalk Empire and Entourage.  Happy birthday, Mark! You will forever be our Marky Mark.

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Get The Camera, It’s A Moose!

If you lived in Alaska, you may see a Moose family in your yard instead the deer we see in the Upper Cumberland. These two little ones are cooling off with the sprinkler.

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National Doughnut Day Is This Friday

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts and many Dunkin’ Donuts stores are offering a free doughnut with a drink purchase for National Doughnut Day, which is traditionally held on the first Friday in June. Watch this video for some history of our live in the United States for doughnuts.

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You Won’t Believe What This 3 Time Cancer Survivor Did At Age 92

92 year old Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, NC became the oldest woman to complete a marathon. In a time of 7 hours, 24 minutes and 36 seconds she completed the 26 mile “Rock n Roll” marathon in Los Angeles. The time of her finish also broke the previous record for a woman 90 years of age or older by an hour and a half. Did I mention she’s a 3 time cancer survivor?

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Marilyn Monroe’s Birthday

Today we remember the charismatic woman known as Marilyn Monroe.  Norma Jeane Mortenson was born in Los Angeles, California, June 1, 1926. Here are some events leading up to her last birthday at age 36, until her death, August 5, 1962.

– Marilyn attends costume and makeup tests for Something’s Got To Give – April 10
– Initial filming of Something’s Got To Give – April 21
– JFK’s birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden – May 19
– Marilyn’s last public appearance – June 1
– Marilyn is fired from Something’s Got To Give – June 8
– First Vogue photo session with Bert Stern – June 23
– Negotiations with Fox begin about resuming work on Something’s Got To Give – June 28
– George Barris photo shoot – June 29
– Marilyn’s final interview, with Richard Meryman – July 4
– Marilyn meets Fox studio chiefs – July 12
– Marilyn spends the weekend at Cal-Neva Lodge – July 28
– Marilyn appears on the cover of Life magazine for the last time before her death – August 3
– Dr. Ralph Greenson spends six hours with Marilyn – August 4
– Police are called after Marilyn is found dead in her Brentwood home – August 5
– Marilyn’s funeral is held at Westwood memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA – August 8

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Marilyn Monroe fotografiert am 01. September 1954 von Matthew Zimmermann

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Coffee With A Cop

Thanks to Sgt. Dana Looper for being a part of the morning show to discuss Algood’s Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop on Saturday, May 30 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Algood McDonald’s. Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. There will not be an agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.

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Who Are Some Of The Most Powerful Women?

“Forbes” magazine released their 2015 list of the world’s most powerful women. The rankings are based on money, media momentum and spheres of influence and impact. German chancellor Angela Merkel tops the list. Hillary Clinton is second. Entertainers on the list include Oprah at number 12, Beyonce is number 21 and Ellen is 50th. In case you didn’t notice the ladies are so powerful, we didnt’ even have to use their last names.

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Could Cold Sores Cure Cancer?

Cold sores are a pain, but scientists are now using a genetically engineered version of the virus that causes them to treat skin cancer. It’s harmless to healthy cells, but when injected to tumors it releases substances that help fight cancer. Doctors are very excited about the very real prospect of a new treatment for advanced melanoma and, in the future, possibly treating other cancers.

 

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Bacon Emoji Coming To A Phone Near You

New emojis could be hitting your phone as soon as next year. The big one everyone is excited about is bacon. There will be 38 new emojis including a dancing man, a lying Pinocchio, a cucumber and avocado among others. One other fun fact, emoji has recently been named the world’s fasted growing language.

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