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NFL 2011 Season – Week 17 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:00:21 +0000

The Giants beat the Cowboys to win the NFC East, while the Bengals and Broncos lost, but received help from other teams to slip into the last remaining AFC playoff spots. The playoffs are scheduled to begin next Saturday, when Cincinnati travels to Houston and New Orleans hosts Detroit. On Sunday, Atlanta travels to New York, while Denver hosts Pittsburgh. Here’s a recap of all of the action from the NFL schedule in Week 17:

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Nuptials Top the List of the Biggest Marriages of 2011

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:00:36 +0000

Christopher Furlong / Paul Zimmerman / Jason Merritt / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images The world of celebrity might not have the best track record to maintaining a long and happy marriage, but they all have to start somewhere. These are the 10 most famous nuptials that made the most headlines in 2011. 10 Paul [...]

What Were 2011′s Stupidest Consumer Fees?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:00:16 +0000

As consumers, we’re all used to being nickel-and-dimed to death with fees — from charges for checking a bag when we fly to charges to pay a bill online, we see them every day. They may be small, but they add up. And some were even more egregious than others in 2011.

Movies of 2011: What Banked and What Tanked?

Jami Bond — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:00:52 +0000

2011 will be remembered as the year of the sequels at the box office with 28 sequels hitting the big screen this year. The seven top-grossing films of 2011 were follow-ups to major hits. Here’s a list of the top grossing films of 2011: 1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ($381 million) [...]

Remember This…? 10 Celebrity Stories That Had Everyone Talking in 2011

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:00:57 +0000

Pool / Carlos Alvarez / Christopher Polk / Kevin Winter / Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images

This year, a lot of digital (and actual) ink was spilled about who got married and who broke up. But Kim Kardas

JibJab's Year in Review Parodies Charlie Sheen, Rebecca Black, and More [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:00:01 +0000

Every year, the folks over at JibJab give us an animated year in review, and they’ve done it again for 2011.

You’ll find a lot of 2011′s top newsmakers and stories in the clip below, including (deep breath) Charlie Sheen, Herman Cain, Lindsey Lohan, Dr. Conrad Murray, Arnold’s Schwarzenegger’s love child, unemployment, Anthony Weiner, Rupert Murdoch, the Japan earthquake and non-gay Bert and Ernie.

NFL 2011 Season – Week 16 Preview

Joe Student — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:00:06 +0000

The Christmas holiday necessitates a schedule tweak for the NFL. Most games will be held on Saturday, with the exception of the Texans-Colts contest on Thursday, the Bears-Packers game on Sunday night and the Falcons and Saints, who will meet on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Here’s a preview of the NFL games scheduled for this weekend. [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Sports in 2011

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:00:08 +0000

Chris Trotman/Jamie Squire/Rob Carr/Christof Koepsel/Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images

2011 was a wild year in the world of sports. Sadly, much of the drama occurred off the field and left many of us vainly searching for an answer to the question, “How could they have let this happen?” But fortunately, there were also a lot of great team and individual accomplishments to be enjoyed this year. GuySpeed look

Top TV Shows of 2011

Jami Bond — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:20 +0000

It’s that time of year when we look back at the year that was, and it’s no surprise that the most-watched program of the year was the Super Bowl. Nielsen says 111 million people, myself included, watched the Packers beat the Steelers, making it the most-watched telecast of all time. Among regularly scheduled shows, “American [...]

Mother Nature's Top 10 Freakout Moments of 2011

Kathy Landin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:00:56 +0000

Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images / Edwin Martinez1, Flickr / Scott Olson, Getty Images / Mario Tama, Getty Images Every year, Mother Nature likes to remind us who’s the boss and 2011 was no different. In fact, it was the second most expensive year on record for insurers, costing $108 billion. Here’s a look back at [...]

NFL 2011 Season – Week 15 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:00:19 +0000

It was a great weekend for road teams in the NFL, as many came out victorious. Green Bay lost its perfect season, and Indianapolis finally recorded a victory in 2011, while three more AFC teams gained playoff spots. Here’s a recap of all the weekend’s games: Sunday, Dec. 18 Kansas City 19 – Green Bay [...]

Steve Jobs' Death and Occupy Wall Street Round Out the Top 10 Biggest Events of 2011

Shauna Wright — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:00:39 +0000

Alex Wong, Getty Images / Handout, Getty Images / Apple / US Navy / John Moore, Getty Images 2011 can be tracked by its dramatic events, beginning with the Tuscon shooting that critically wounded US Rep. Gabby Giffords and continuing all the way up to the death of Muammar Gadhafi in October. Our minds were [...]

NFL 2011 Season – Week 15 Preview

Joe Student — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:49 +0000

Five division titles are yet to be determined as the 2011 NFL schedule enters its final weeks. Three AFC teams have an opportunity to join the Houston Texans by clinching a playoff spot with a victory this week. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers can clinch home-field advantage through the NFC title game with a win. Here’s a preview of all of this week’s remaining games:

Coffee, Beer Among the Bad Things That Are Suddenly Good for You in 2011

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:00:17 +0000

For years society has told us that drinking coffee, drinking beer and swearing are bad, but thanks to the results of new research released in 2011, some things we thought were bad are actually good for us. Turns out being a caffeine-addled, Guinness-soaked potty mouth actually improves your health — in moderation, of course.

NFL 2011 Season – Week 14 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:26 +0000

Last-second finishes decided several key games as the 2011 NFL entered its final stretch. Here’s a recap of all the NFL scores and action from Sunday:
N.Y. Giants 37 – Dallas 34
Eli Manning led two touchdown drives in the final six minutes, and the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 37-34 on Sunday night

What Are the Top 25 Dog Names of 2011?

Don Deane — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:00:49 +0000

According to Banfield Pet Hospital’s list of the top 25 dog names of 2011, some timeless dog monikers, like “Ginger,” “Sadie,” “Coco” and “Max,” are still very much in use. But other names on the list may be somewhat more unfamiliar. Names which are probably newer additions, like “Charlie,” “Bailey” and “Bella,” which was no [...]

The Best of K-Bear Online 2011 – Our Top 10 Posts

K Bear — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:18:18 +0000

As 2011 comes to a close, we thought we'd take a look back at some of our most popular posts of the year. Check out the list to see what was popular with our listeners this year. Here's to a great 2012!

NFL 2011 Season – Week 13 Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:00:20 +0000

The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers clinched division titles and playoff berths on Sunday, while the chase for the final AFC wild card spot became a four-team race. Here are all the NFL scores and action from Week 13: Green Bay 38 – N.Y. Giants 35 Aaron Rodgers led a 68-yard drive that [...]

NFL 2011 Season – Week 13 Preview

Joe Student — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:00:59 +0000

As the NFL heads into the final five weeks of the 2011 season, several teams are looking to get wins to keep their postseason hopes alive, while two NFC squads look to clinch a playoff spot. Here’s a preview of all the scheduled action for Week 13:

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