Laughing Gas In Childbirth?

 
   A recent TV report claimed that the same laughing gas used by dentists could be effective in the delivery room as well.   Experts have long debated the safety and effectiveness of nitrous oxide being used in childbirth. The topic has become so widely discussed that the mayo clinic has created an FAQ.    The site covers everything from side effects to reasons why some moms are taking this route.  The FAQ Can be found by clicking here.   

Mini Aldeans visit OLD TOWN ROAD

 Jason Aldean's babies know a hit when they hear it.  The Dirt Road Anthem singer's youngsters, Memphis and Navy are seen in an Instagram video going crazy to another song about a road,; the Lil Nas X/ Billy Ray Cyrus hit Old Town Road.

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When u go too hard in the paint! @lilnasx @billyraycyrus 🐴

A post shared by Jason Aldean (@jasonaldean) on Feb 17, 2020 at 4:59pm PST

NASCAR is back. Today's Daytona 500 Schedule

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   It all begins again today!  The 2020 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series kicks off with the 62nd running of the Daytona 500.   The festivities are set to begin under sunny Florida skies with driver introductions at 2:15 followed by the invocation and national anthem at 2:53.  The anthem will be  punctuated by a fly over by the US Air Force Thunderbirds. President Trump is giving the command to start engines at  3:06. President Trump is the second sitting president to give the famous command.   George W. Bush was grand marshall in 2004. 
   The 200 lap/ 500 mile race is divided into three stages. The first stage ends on lap 65, the second on 130 and the final stage ends with the waving of the checkered flag.
    Coverage begins at 2:30 on WYDC Big Fox.  You can watch is live online by visiting  https://wydc-tv.com/ and clicking the FOX NOW icon. 

91 Year Old Motivates The World

91 year old LLoyd Black in Alabama was recently named Member of the Month By his gym. The gym’s post has gone viral, making LLoyd a beacon for those looking for motivation. 

  Gym manager Ashley Seaman wrote, “Mr. Black became a part of our anytime family 1 year ago and we have seen nothing but motivation and inspiration from him since he started. He says he is 91 years young and brags about how much his workout routine has helped him in his daily routines”    

 Black told GMA "I had reached the point where simple chores, like yard work, I could no longer do and therefore I started [going to the gym] and it has really helped," said Black. "I am also motivated by my daddy. He was a man who never gave up and so I hope I've inherited some of his traits."

   Black tries to get to the gym 3 times a week his routine includes the leg press, strength training and time on the treadmill.   And he does it all in Overalls!   Click here to read the original story from Good Morning America.

Today's Nashville Music News

     Tanya Tucker is Kicking off the CMT Next Women of Country Tour tonight with special guest Brandi Carlisle.  Carlisle is the first in a lineup or rotating guests including  Aubrie Sellers, Brandy Clark, Erin Enderlin, Hailey Whitters, Madison Kozak, Walker County, and shooter Shooter Jennings.  The tour rolls into Albany May 22nd.

 (source CMT.COM)

   

 Miranda Lambert fans are hoping that she is on the mend after illness forced her to cancel two shows over the weekend in Denver and Salt Lake City. She has promised make good shows in both cities within a month.    Miranda is set to add to an already frenzied week in Kansas City Tomorrow night.  Fans in the Show Me State are waiting with fingers crossed.
  (source Twitter & CMT.COM)

    Billy Ray Cyrus says talks are in motion for a Hannah Montana prequel. The landmark kids tv show relaunched Billy Ray’s career and made Miley Cyrus a household name in the mid 2000s.  Billy Ray says the best part of revisiting Hannah Montana would be getting his mullet back.
 (source: Tasteofcountry.com)


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Couple Wins Lottery on Their 70th Anniversary

A North Carolina married couple of 70 years have a weekly ritual. Each Tuesday they drive to the corner store and buy a Cash 5 lottery ticket.  They've played the same numbers for over three decades across multiple states with no luck.  That all changed on their 70th wedding anniversary when their diligence finally paid off in a big way.  At nearly $700,000 in prizes it's safe to say this will be an anniversary they won't forget.  The lucky lovers, James & Maxine told lottery officials that they plan on taking a cruise.

Did Former Bills Make an Impact in the Super Bowl?

Sunday's big game saw a familiar face on the field making major contributions in Kansas City's championship game. Sammy Watkins the 4th overall draft pick by the Bills in 2014 spent two years in Buffalo before being traded to Rams in 2017. Watkins landed in KC for the 2018 season and has been a major player. His Superbowl Performance included 5 receptions for 98 yards. Another familiar face in the form of LeSean McCoy watched from the KC sideline in inured reserve. The Journeyman running back has been tearing up defenses for 11 seasons in NFL having spent most of his career with the Eagles. Shady was traded to the Bills for the 2015 season and become a commodity right out of the gate. McCoy was released just prior to the start of the 2019 regular season and picked up by the eventual champions, The Chiefs. He only took one snap in the playoffs before being made inactive.

My Favorite Super Bowl Commercials 2020

 Here are my favorite commercials from the Super Bowl.   Which one did you dig? 


Google had far and away the best commercial of the night, but the others posted here get an honorable mention for sure.

Stats From the Chiefs' 4th Quarter Come Back

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  It was almost time to flip the channel with 8 minutes left in the Super Bowl when Patrick Mahomes and his stellar teammates engineered one of the most exciting comebacks in recent history.    It is a story that had been told twice before in the this year's post season, but with so much more on the line; An entire city looking to end a 50 year championship drought,  a coach with 206 wins as a head coach...but never a head coaching win in the big game, and a word wide audience wincing at the thought of another super-blowout.   The 24 year old eventual Super Bowl MVP didn't disappoint as the boys from KC racked up successful scoring drives enroute to their 31-20 victory.   The Sporting News broke down the numbers from last night's comeback.   Here are the highlights.


Kansas City’s win on Sunday was their first appearance in the Super Bowl in 50 years and their first as an NFL Team


The Chiefs’ racked up 190 yards in their  final three touchdown drives.  All previous drives only netted 175 yards total vs. Richard Sherman and the rest of the stingy 49ers defense.

The Chiefs' comeback win is tied for the second-largest in Super Bowl history.

Mahomes made history Sunday by becoming the youngest player in NFL history to win Super Bowl MVP honors. At 24 years, 138 days,

  Visit The Sporting News For the Complete Statistical Breakdown of Last Night's Game

Girl Scout Go Getter Sells Across America

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    7 year old Rory Clark from  Morgantown WV is early on in her Girl Scout Career, but she is already achieving big things.   The first grader has sold cookies in all 50 states in this year's campaign.  She told Yahoo News, “Well, it started at my school [where] we did a postcard exchange and [when] I got home mommy said, ‘Hey, how about we try to sell Girl Scout cookies to every single state?’” Rory tells Yahoo Lifestyle. “I was like, ‘Sure, it’s gonna be kinda challenging, but I think we can do it.’” In addition to traditional face to face selling, Rory also used the available online platform to reach potential buyers.  
  Girl Scouts will be selling their trademark cookies in a neighborhood near you through mid March or early April, depending on the region.  

Coach Gibbs Is A Hall of Fame Double Dipper; NASCAR and Pro Football

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   Former Redskins coach, three time winning Super Bowl Coach, and 4 time NASCAR Cup Series Championship team owner Joe Gibbs was honored during the NFL 100 Ceremony prior last night's big game, but it wasn't the only honor for the 79 year old sports legend. 
  Gibbs was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC last Friday night.   Joe Gibbs Racing has amassed a total of 8 racing championships (4 in the Cup Series and 4 in the Xfinity Series) and a total of more than 400 trips to victory lane. 

Luke Combs Coming To CMAC This Summer

     What more can I say?   Luke is coming to the Finger Lakes!!

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Chubby Owl In Today's Small Town Scandal

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    Other than being incredibly wise, I never dreamed that I would have anything in common with an Owl.  It turns out that one owl in England may be my kindred animal spirit!   UPI reports that authorities were called to rescue an injured owl.  It turns out she wasn't injured he was just too fat to fly!   Rescuers initially thought she may have been fed by humans or raised in captivity, but testing concluded otherwise.   Since being placed on a diet of less mice she has lost 1.5 ounces and has been released back into the wild where she will continue to investigate how many licks it takes to get to center of a tootsie roll tootsie pop.

NASCAR: New Sponsors For The #88

Sports Business Journal Daily  reports that Hendrick Motorsports has teamed up with several Chevrolet Accessory partners to fill the void created when Nationwide Insurance stepped stepped away from the team at the end of the 2019 season.   The deal includes Adam’s Polishes, NOCO and Truck Hero.  These companies will sponsor the 88 car in 26 races.   Valvoline will be the primary sponsor for 4 races this season including the Daytona 500.   The team has additional primary sponsorship from Axalta Coating Systems (three races), LLumar (three races) and Cincinnati (two races).

Lauren Alaina Wows 'Em On The Today Show

  Country music superstar, American Idol Contestant, and  Dancing With The Stars Showstopper, Lauren Alaina stopped by the Today Show to perform her hit "Getting Good".  While she had our attention she announced that she is also releasing a six song EP of new music in early March just as she hits the road with the Friends & Heroes Tour along with Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, John Anderson, & The Bellamy Brothers.   Check out Lauren's Today Show performance by clicking  here.