An old friend -- a New York-based music writer -- recently said his fieldwork had just taken him to Magic City.I emailed him, "Enjoy yourself in Minot, North Dakota!"I had known he was rooting around for stories in Nashville, Tenn., but was also aware that Minot (rhymes with WHY-not) claims that "Magic City" honor. Minot, population 41,000, is about an hour from the Bottineau School of Forestry, and has a derby skating team called the Mouse City Rollers. It acquired the "Magic City' nickname when the Great Northern Railroad came through in the 1880s, leaving in its wake a tent city that suddenly appeared as if by magic. Out of nowhere and into what many may term nowhere."Magic City" is also used to refer to Birmingham, Ala.; Leadville, Colo.; Miami; Gary, Ind.; Middlesboro, Ky.; Millinocket, Maine; Moberly, Mo.; Billings, Mont.; Barberton, Ohio; and Roanoke, Va.Cheyenne, Wyo., limits itself to being "The Magic City of the Plains," while Colon, Mich., goes a step farther, as "The Magic Capital of the World."The Wikipedia page listing municipal monikers -- http://bit.ly/oLVA0 -- doesn't name Nashville, also known as Music City, as Magic City. Before you get too smug, be aware that the list also has a bevy of "Queen City" burgs. We are not alone.The bottom line is that civic nicknames only go so far when it comes to accuracy.One that does is just up the way: Thomasville is billed as "Chair City" in honor of its furniture-making prowess, and in fact it boasts of having "the largest chair in the world": It's 18 feet tall, 10.5 feet wide, and sits on a 12-foot base. You'll find it at the intersection of Main Street and N.C. 109. (The photo of it above was taken by Chris Seward, a photographer with our "City of Oaks" sister publication, The News & Observer.)Taking an Amtrak ride toward Raleigh, the view of the chair is blocked by a magnolia; southbound toward Charlotte, you call see it on your right. Can't miss it.It'll be just after the train goes through High Point ("Furniture Capital of the World").Source:http://goingclt.blogspot.com/2013/08/will-real-magic-city-please-sit-down.html
Will the real 'Magic City' please sit down (maybe on 'the world's largest chair')? Images
... real 'Magic City' please sit down (maybe on 'the world's largest chair
(989 x 1600 - 443.44 KB - jpeg)
Black Diamond watermelons at a local farmer's stand.Those who know me well, know I'm not a fan of watermelon. Don't get me wrong--I'm not saying I dislike it like when America's 41st President George W. Bush said he hated broccoli. No hate emails please. However, till this day I can't stand anything watermelon i.e. candy, drinks, desserts and the juicy fruit itself. It hasn't always been this way. Yes, there is a watermelon back story for this blogger.Growing up my dad's nickname from the neighborhood kids was: "The Watermelon Man." So, this is where this story starts. My dad's fondness for watermelon started when he was a kid. He grew up on a farm in Greenfield, Iowa, where his mom had a watermelon patch. He would share his love of watermelon with his own family someday. And he did, during summers growing up my dad would travel to a local orchard and buy a truck load of watermelons. His watermelon of choice was and still is, a Black Diamond. Most of my friends would snack on candy and ice cream in the summer. With a truck load of watermelons that is what The Bohan kids would eat. It was a delectable and refreshing summertime treat during Nebraska's hot summers. My dad would also give a watermelon to each family on our block; hence, where my dad's--The Watermelon Man--nickname came from. So, we'd eat a lot of watermelon all summer long.Some years earlier, my grandmother's watermelon patch would be part of a conversation at a bar in Vietnam. My aunt's husband was at a local bar while on leave for a weekend pass; where he met another service person who happened to be from Greenfield, Iowa. My uncle would comment that his brother-in-law was from Greenfield. After learning my dad's name, the man would replay that he used to steal watermelons from the Bohan farm. It's a small watermelon world, indeed.
The Bohan family farm in Greenfield, Iowa.While composing this post, I called my mom to get the account from above. Also, while I had her on the phone I had her ask my dad for some watermelon tips.Question: How do you know when a watermelon is ripe?Dad's Answer: When it tastes real sweet.Thanks dad for what sounds like a knock, knock joke. In all honesty, to find out if a watermelon is ripe-- just thump it on the side. If a loud hollow sound emminates-- it is ready for the picking or consuming.In short, to answer the watermelon anyone question; for 23 years now, I haven't been able to bring myself to eat a watermelon. Too much watermelon consumption for me. However, my siblings and parents still eat the fruit. In all seriousness, you can tell I still have very found memories of the watermelon, which suffices for me.-population-we™ blog post by Becky Bohan Brown© 2013 population-we, LLC If you enjoyed this post, make sure to leave a comment, 'Pin' or 'Like' it.Pin It
Whoa! Did we just see what we thought we saw?!The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards JUST started and the night kicked off with an award presentation from One Direction. Everything was going great until the camera, of course, zoomed in on Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez!After several others confirmed they saw what we did, we can say it looked like Taylor was caught saying, "shut the f*** up," when 1D were announcing the nominees! Watch the whole thing go down in the video below and let us know what YOU think she was saying.What's even better than all of that, is watching Harry Styles' uncomfortable look on his face when Tay's BFF, Selena, is the actual winner of the Best Pop Video award!Do you think Taylor was caught on camera dissing 1D?!Source
The proposal: Kevin Federline surprised his longtime girlfriend Victoria Prince by proposing marriage to her in Las Vegas last Friday night New pictures of the romantic proposal have emerged, and an unsuspecting Victoria is seen looking shocked as Kevin gets down on bended to knee while she's playing a game of pool with their daughter Jordan Kay in the suite of their Las Vegas hotel.Walking into the room at the Hard Rock Hotel, Kevin, armed with a diamond ring, was accompanied by Victoria's mother and father and a slew of photographers to capture the moment. Surprised by all of the extra guests, Victoria was taken aback. 
Shocked: Victoria was clearly taken aback when Kevin got down on bended knee whilst she was playing pool in her hotel room Kevin Federline shocks girlfriend with proposal 
Tears: In fact Victoria broke down in tears as her mother and the couple's daughter watched on 'Wait what is going on? Are we having a family reunion? Wait what? Wait, what is going on?' she said as Kevin positioned himself down on the floor. After several moments, the former back-up dancer asked her to be his wife. 'Victoria Prince, will you marry me in two days in front of thirty of our closest family and friends?' he said during the proposal. 
Embrace: The mother-of-one hugged her future husband before she slipped on her engagement ring 
So pleased: Kevin and Victoria kiss to seal the deal In total shock, Victoria put her hand over her mouth and gleefully accepted. 'What, are you serious? OMG, we were playing pool. Yes I will. I love you,' she said embracing her long-time love. 
Simplistic: Kevin proposed with a rose gold and diamond eternity band Following the proposal, the next evening the couple married in front of 30 family members and friends in a suite inside the hotel. And it certainly seemed like it was an emotional affair, as Victoria could not hold back the tears.Choking up, she cried as she cradled her husband's face during the nuptials.Victoria, who has a daughter, Jordan Kay, with her new hubby, looked stunning for the low-key ceremony.The slim and muscular blonde wore a white strapless wedding gown featuring a bejewelled bodice and sweetheart neckline. She also donned a matching veil and several diamonds, including a thin necklace, drop earrings and a tennis bracelet.A pop of colour came in the form of a bouquet of pink, red and cream roses which matched the loose petals strewn along the aisle.Meanwhile, Kevin showed off his recent weight loss, looking dapper in a black suit, white shirt and silver grey striped tie.The 35-year-old couldn't contain his happiness as he prepared to make his long-term girlfriend his wife. Victoria was walked up the petal-strewn aisle by her father, to Kevin, who was waiting at an altar adorned with flowers. 
So happy: A day after the proposal the couple wed in a low-key ceremony at the Hard Rock Hotel The couple exchanged wedding bands during the ceremony, with Victoria slipping on the same rose gold and diamond eternity band and Kevin receiving a thick rose gold band, both which were tied to a satin pillow.Britney's former spouse, with whom she has two sons, Sean Preston, seven, and Jayden James, six, tied the knot with Victoria on Saturday night, just the one day after popping the question.Clark County Records granted the couple, who began dating in 2008 and whose daughter Jordan is set to turn two this week, a marriage licence shortly after they got engaged and a source confirmed to UsMagazine.com soon after that Kevin was married to the special education teacher. 
Emotional: Victoria was seen choking back the tears during the emotional ceremonyA source at the time said: 'Kevin told her he was going to Vegas for a job, but he surprised her by proposing and [then plans on] marrying her while they are there.'Victoria really wanted this for a long time so she's gotta be blown away. She's proven herself with him from day one. Victoria is an awesome girl.'Following the ceremony, the couple enjoyed a reception at the hotel.Guests were treated to gourmet hot and cold hors d'oeuvres as well as a blue and white Tiffany & Co. themed wedding cake with matching cupcakes.Kevin began dating Britney, 31, in mid 2004 shortly after his split from long-term girlfriend Shar Jackson, while she was pregnant with their second child, after meeting the Toxic hitmaker on her world tour, for which he was a backup dancer.They married in September 2004 and reached a divorce settlement in March 2007 but are still on good terms. 
Making memories: Before the ceremony, Victoria tried on dresses at a bridal mall and was accompanied by her two-year-old daughter Jordan Kay
Title : Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Director: Richard MarquandYear : 1983Genre : Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Actors : Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher 
Description of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi :The film Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi was introduced in 1983. The genre of this film (Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi) is Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and this film was created by Richard Marquand with the participation of many renowned celebrities as Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher . Watch the movie Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi ( 1983) online and download it for free , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 1983 online . After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force. ,Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi HD,Watch Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 1983 online HD,Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi trailer HD,Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi streaming , 1983...Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi 1983 online:Watch Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi HD onlineDownload Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Watch Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi trailer HD:Tutorials...about anything
NASCAR - Google News
Ariana Grande Hermosa
Senator Yerima was on Channels yesterday night to defend his views on child marriage and he also said maturity for marriage is determined by a girl’s marriage.Watch the video below:
