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Very Rare! Triplet Calves Born At Barber Farms [Photos]

Steph — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:49:49 +0000

Big doings at Barber Farms over the weekend! One of our very favorite cows, “Tricolor” or #5907, as she is called, gave birth to the sweetest triplet calves. Never mind Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s new arrival. Barber Farms welcomed adorable and perfectly formed triplet calves on Saturday. Triplet calves are very rare. The odds [...]

Remembering Some Of Dad's Best Texts To Honor Father's Day

J. Patrick — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:42:13 +0000

Father's Day was the perfect time to dig through your texts and pull out the best from dad. Here are a few samples of things dad texts offering his support and love, along with a few jabs!

Trusting Baby Fox Approaches Human Strangers For Help [Video]

Steph — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:48 +0000

Two men were out for a walk when much to their surprise, a very young fox cub with a very big problem actually seemed to approach them for help. The poor young fox’s head was stuck in a glass jar, when it approached two human strangers for assistance. Have you ever been approached [...]

A Few Things You Shouldn't Do Around The Pool On Father's Day [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:08:00 +0000

Sometimes things don’t always go according to plan around the pool. Take a look at some very funny moments around the pool.Here’s a collection from America’s Funniest Home Videos. Enjoy and happy Fathers Day.

Check Out This Loaded Mashed Potato Sundae – Yummy! [Video]

Steph — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:56:37 +0000

What do you get when you put a loaded baked potato in a sundae cup? This yummy video recipe will have your tummy growling! The ingredients are simple, and you probably have most of them in your kitchen already. Instant potatoes, milk, salt and pepper, butter, bacon, cheese and sour cream. The difference is in [...]

Provocative Print Ad Features 'Pregnant' Teen Boys To Combat Teen Pregnancy [Video]

Steph — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:00:25 +0000

It’s an approach that has worked in Milwaukee and New York, and now another mid-western city hopes the startling images featured in this print ad campaign will tackle the problem of teen pregnancy. Public health officials in Chicago hope that the graphic visual of a “pregnant” teen boy will remind sexually active young people that [...]

Angry Flint Mom Posts 'No Hoe Zone' Signs [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:32:14 +0000

Signs like these are not uncommon in a lot of Flint neighbor hoods. A Flint woman is using social media and handmade signs to get her message across – signs like what we’ve previously seen in other parts of the city. One business owner nearby says it’s negative attention, and he’d like to see the [...]

Dad Is Pregnant Too With This Pregnancy 'Belt' Developed By Huggies [Video]

Steph — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:00:45 +0000

Maybe it’s a coincidence, but with Father’s Day just around the corner Huggies has revealed a ground breaking gadget called a pregnancy “belt” so that expectant dads can feel what it’s like to carry a baby. The pregnancy “belt”, developed by the diaper brand Huggies, was developed in just four months, and replicates the sensations [...]

Michigan State Study Says 95% Of Us Don't Wash Our Hands Correctly [Video]

Steph — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:05 +0000

Think about this next time you shake someone’s hand, grab a door knob, or use an office phone; a just released study conducted by Michigan State suggests that there are a lot of germ spreading hands out there! The new study, in which Michigan State observed 3,749 people in public restrooms, revealed some information that [...]

Police Shoot Innocent Family Dog, Threaten Charges If Witnesses File Report

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:47:43 +0000

If you saw someone shoot an innocent dog for no reason, you'd probably call the police. But what if the police were the ones who fired the fatal shots?

Cute Alert! Toddler Discovers A Worm For The First Time [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:57:13 +0000

Do you remember some of your discovery moments as a child? Maybe some of your own kid’s discovery moments. This video will bring some back.Watch dad show his son a worm for the first time. Priceless!

This Dog Food Commercial Is Moving People To Tears [Video]

Steph — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:00:53 +0000

Most people are suckers for cute animals in commercials, but this ad is getting a lot of attention because it’s actually moving people to tears…me included. The ad, of course is for the Cesar brand of dog food. The music featured is “Walk Through The Village”, by Tom Hodge.

Meet The 33 Year – Old Father Of 22 Children Who Pays No Child Support [Video]

Steph — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:00:43 +0000

His name is Orlando. He says that his only crime was being young, ambitious and loving women. Ambitious is not a word that should be used to describe this moron! Orlando Shaw, from Nashville, is the 33 year-old father of 22 children from 14 different women. Of course, Orlando does not pay child support. The [...]

Should It Be A Crime To Leave Your Dog On A Chain For More Than Ten Hours At A Time? [Video]

Steph — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:43:57 +0000

Animal rights advocates have just scored a major victory in the state of Oregon, and it could very well set a precedent for other states. Is it necessary in Michigan? Proponents of this legislation aren’t mandating fancy dog houses, or luxury conditions, but they do want to make sure that no dog is left on [...]

North Carolina Valedictorian's Speech Stunned And Overwhelmed Crowd [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:05:42 +0000

Roy Costner IV wrote a speech for his graduation, from Liberty High School,submitted it to the school for approval and was prepared to read it to the crowd on Saturday afternoon. He tore it up instead. The South Carolina valedictorian stunned everyone when he tore up his prepared words and recited the Lord’s Prayer instead. [...]

New Mister Rogers Auto-Tune Remix Released From PBS [VIDEOS]

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:20:03 +0000

Fred Rogers retired from an iconic television career over a decade ago, but PBS brought the legend back to life with a modern twist last year. Now, a decade after his death, a second auto-tune remix has been released.

New Research Says That Paper Towels Are More Sanitary Than Hand Dryers

Steph — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:00:56 +0000

I’ve always thought that hand dryers kept bathrooms cleaner, and kept the hands you just washed, cleaner as well. According to just released research, I’m wrong. Biomedical scientist Cunrui Huang has discovered several facts worth noting in his review of 12 studies regarding the paper towel versus hand dryer debate. You might be surprised! Paper [...]

Another Restaurant Gives Kids Alcohol By Mistake [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:33:34 +0000

Instead of orange juice the kids got a screwdriver. And they got drunk. Jeremy and Dawn DeRoo took their three young daughters to brunch at Bazil restaurant Sunday. They live in Rochester, New York. The DeRoos say their 7-year-old daughter said the orange juice at the restaurant tasted funny, but her mother tried it and figured [...]

Girl Asked To Leave Her Prom Because Her 'Chest Is Too Big' – Is This Discrimination? [Video]

Steph — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:00:23 +0000

Was this young lady asked to leave her prom because she is too well endowed, or was it poor judgement as to the style of dress she chose for her special event? To quote mom, “All women are not created equal. You cannot compare a golf ball to a grapefruit”. Brittany Minder believes that she [...]

DNR Threatens To Remove Genesee County Family's Pet Deer [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:28:25 +0000

I know it’s weird to have a deer as a pet. ‘Lilly’ the deer is not only a pet but she lives inside the house. DNR says no way.Lilly the deer’s mother was hit and killed by a car five years ago. As the mother deer lay dying she gave birth to two fawns, one died, the [...]