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Great New Diet – Sunglasses Help Lose Weight [VIDEO]

Wow, Chad and I came across this on "Nothin' But Net" at 8:10 this morning.  What will they invent next?

Supposedly, using smaller plates for your food makes the portions look bigger. Thus, you eat less.

According to Discover, Japanese researchers have created goggles that make food look larger.

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Introducing the $10,000 Winner of Our May Cash Contest!

On the edge of your seat, waiting to see if you’re the winner of our $10,000 cash contest? Well, wait no more – we have a winner! Read on to see who it who won the grand prize.

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Why Doesn’t Everyone Let Us Eat and Drink What We Want?

On Yesterday's Waking Crew Show Chad and I talked about New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wanting to ban super-sized sugar soft drinks in the Big Apple. We had a Facebook Tad Poll to determine what you thought about it.

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Dario Franchitti Wins Indy 500

As heard on WBKR today, Dario Franchitti won the 96th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday by holding off a charging Takuma Sato, who crashed on the last lap. It was the third Indy 500 win for Franchitti, making him one of 10 drivers to win the race three or more times. Piloting his red No. 50 Target-sponsored car, Franchitti won despite starting 16th.

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8 Surprising Facts About Pinterest You Really Need to Know

We all like to share our opinions and “likes” all over the internet, so the geniuses at Pinterest created a way for us to just clip, collect and post the things we see and love, and then share those seemingly interesting things with anyone who’s…well, interested.

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Wanna Live Longer? Do like Moon – Drink Coffee

Well, I shall live a LONG time because of the coffee I drink.
According to a new study by the National Cancer Institute, coffee may actually prolong life.

I drink a full pot -- 10- cups -- every morning starting at 3:45 whenI arrive at the station and concluding at 9:00. I take a break and return at 10 a.m. when I continue sipping coffee all day.

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Johnny Depp’s New Movie – ‘Dark Shadows’

Owensboro's Johnny Depp stars in the only movie you need to see this weekend. It's the remake of the old TV soap opera,  ‘Dark Shadows.’

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Owensboro Summer Jobs Can Be Unique and Interesting!

The "summer job" is a rite of passage but finding that "cool" summer job, is even better! So, as thousands of Owensboro students get ready to hit the streets to find that perfect balance of work and play time this summer, we asked around to uncover some unique and out-of-the ordinary summer jobs in the Tri-state!

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5 Awesome Do-It-Yourself Gifts for Mother’s Day That Will Leave Mom at a Loss for Words [VIDEOS]

Whether you’re tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the do-it-yourself route is a great alternative to store bought treats. And even though she’ll love anything you get her, she’ll definitely notice — and appreciate — the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother’s Day this year.

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WBKR Pioneer Douglas Hamby Passes Away at 80

WBKR has lost one of its founding fathers.  We received news this morning that Douglas Hamby, who served as General Manager of WOMI and helped create WBKR-FM, passed away Sunday at Owensboro Medical Health System.  Not only was Douglas a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, he was a leader in the field of broadcasting and all of us here at WBKR owe our careers, at least in some part, to him. 

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Veteran Newsman Mike Wallace Passes Away At 93 [Video]

Newsrooms around the country are mourning the loss of one of the greats today. Mike Wallace passed away overnight in Connecticut. Many attribute Wallace as a giant in the world of news.

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F.A. Porsche, Designer of the Legendary Porsche 911, Dies at the Age of 76

Fans of Porsche models like the 911 are in mourning after its iconic designer, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, died earlier this week at the age of 76.

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