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Lots of Poo In The Water – Public Pools Are Very Dirty. Have A Great Summer

Wes Styles — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:55 +0000

The warm weather have finally graced the Albany region and that means it’s time to take a dip in the pool while the sun is blazing. But before you do that, you might want to consider something – the is VERY dirty in public pools. Studies show that the genetic material from E.coli is found [...]

Bacon Dog – Yes, A Bacon Flavored Hot Dog (Thank You God)

Wes Styles — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:08 +0000

Bacon, the most glorious of meat products, has found it’s home in nearly every recipe from burgers to sandwiches and even chocolate covered, deep-fried bacon sticks. Oscar Meyer has finally answered the prayers of every bacon-loving American with their brand new product – and it’s just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! The Bacon Dogs will hit [...]

It's Friday: Might As Well Watch Some Lathered In Oil Bikini Chicks Wrestle Around [VIDEO]

Adams — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:42:32 +0000

Now that it's warm out, I spend half my time waiting. Waiting for ladies to literally walk around half naked. Ok, so it's not like I'm creeping on that thought, but listen, you know it's going to happen. You also know you're going to see it. Might as well embrace that thought and run with it, or at the very least, find a couple chicks in a baby pool, half naked, oil wrestling.

Epic Summer Fails [Videos]

Wes Styles — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:45:23 +0000

Today's forecast puts us somewhere near 80 degrees (Thank you Mother Nature for finally allowing us in Upstate to know what Spring/Summer feels like). With that in mind, many of us will be heading out either today or this weekend to take part in some outdoor festivities.

This could jobbing in the park to playing a pick up game of baseball or basketball, even hitting the greens or just chilling by the pool. Just be careful so you don't end up in one of these Epic Fail Videos.

Waterslide Tester – World's Greatest Job

Wes Styles — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:05:17 +0000

When think of great jobs that would be awesome, what comes to mind? Video game tester maybe? UK travel firm First Choice has the ultimate job for the kid in all of us, water-slide tester. The person who gets this “dream” job would travel all over the UK and Africa testing water-slides for the company’s “Splashworld” parks and rating the slides. [...]

Frosting – The New Facebook Craze

Wes Styles — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:05:21 +0000

While most of us are bundling up with the dipping temperatures, a new fad has hit Facebook called "Frosting". What is it? Well, you wear summer-like clothes (speedos, swimwear, etc) in the cold or snow, take a picture, then post on the Frosters Anonymous page.

GuySpeed End of Summer Survey Results

Mike Moody — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 18:03:20 +0000

Put away the ice chests and pack up those board shorts, because summer is nearing its end. It’s time to take stock and look back at the Summer of 2012 with the results of our End of Summer Survey. We asked you to give us your opinion on everything from your favorite thing about the [...]

What's Is The Sexiest Summer Look For Women? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:25:00 +0000

It’s no shock, guys love summer because it means that women dress just a bit sexier. So what is the summer look that guys like the most?When a man thinks of summer he thinks of three things: Summer beers Grilling The fact that girls wear less clothes Sorry ladies, but you knew what you were [...]

Albany Area Severe Storm Information & Updates

Bryen — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:39:15 +0000

[UPDATED AT 6:39] Looks like we are closer to being in the clear than many counties south of the Albany area. We are still under a tornado watch until around 9PM, and there is still the possibility of some thunderstorms, possibly severe. The worst of the storm is tracking south of the Albany area. [UPDATED AT 4:50PM] [...]

The Summer's Newest Trend – Mermaid Bathing Suits [VIDEO]

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:21:17 +0000

Most little girls want to grow up to be just like their favorite movie characters, such as a princess from Cinderella, a fairy from Peter Pan or a mermaid like Ariel. She was always my favorite, and little girls today who dream of being just like her might be a lot closer to achieving their goal. Get acquainted with the hottest, newest topic of the summer- the mermaid bathing suit.

Would You Rather Have Super Hot Temperatures, or Super Cold? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:19:57 +0000

In the winter we complain about the cold. In the summer we complain about the heat. So if you had to deal with just one, what would it be?Obviously living in the North East we get to enjoy every season to the fullest. Temperatures in the high 90′s? Yeah, we got that. Just a few [...]

'Rafting Gone Wild' Gets Predictably Crazy

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:00:02 +0000

Over the weekend, 4000 revelers took to tubes of varying sizes and set up shop on the Sacramento-area American River for an afternoon billed as ‘Rafting Gone Wild.’ But instead of just the good booze-and-bikini fueled kind of wild, the event descended into a series of brawls. According to authorities, about 50 people started fighting on the river’s beach [...]

Where Is Your Favorite Ocean Getaway Within Driving Distance to the Albany Area? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:09:35 +0000

Being that it’s the summer, many of us are ready to hit the beaches. The problem; Upstate New York is located inland. So where is the best spot to visit the ocean?Obviously we have plenty of lakes and rivers in the Albany area, but it’s just not the same as sitting in the sand, hearing [...]

2012 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at The Empire State Plaza [PHOTOS]

Bryen — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:50:47 +0000

If you were at the Empire State Plaza for the 4th, you saw another amazing fireworks show – if not here are the photos that our staff photographer Nick Lee snapped. We don’t mean to brag, but these are some of the best photos of the fireworks at the Plaza we’ve ever seen! If you have [...]

12 Ways to Tell It's Way, Way Too Hot

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:21:10 +0000

Temperatures are reaching new heights as we move into the summer. Sweltering humidity have made being outdoors almost unbearable. The sun is laughing at us. Chances are the summer of 2012 will break some new records for the highest temperatures on record. Of course, some places are hotter than others. Here’s how you can tell [...]

How Do You Eat Corn on the Cob? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:15:39 +0000

Corn on the cob is a summer time staple. While everyone enjoys it, not everyone eats it the same way. Who among us can say they don’t enjoy corn? In the summer time it’s like crack. You crave it, and at the grocery store there is always a crowd surrounding the display. You pick out [...]

How To Properly Light A Charcoal Grill [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:45:13 +0000

As we hit the Summer holidays, everyone is breaking out their best grilling skills. Many use propane, but is that because you're afraid of charcoal? Maybe scared to admit that you don't know how it works? Well, Tested.com will teach you the easy way to run and operate a charcoal grill.

Homemade Backyard Waterslide Looks Like Killer Fun

Mithun Divakaran — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Dubbed by its makers as the “Backyard Waterslide of DOOM,” this group of fun-loving people built a killer backyard waterslide complete with a loop-the-loop. Watch as two people slide down simultaneously at opposite ends without ever making contact. A woman, decked out in a crash helmet, slides down from the left at high speed, while [...]

Nothing Says Summer More Than a Supercut of Slip 'N Slide Fails

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:30:06 +0000

It’s the first day of summer and temperatures are expected to reach triple digits over the next few days, at least in some parts of the country. So, in that spirit, we present an awesome compilation of Slip ‘N Slide fails that’s guaranteed to beat the heat courtesy of the folks at HuffPost. Although it’s [...]

Do You Switch To Iced Coffee When The Weather Heats Up? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:50:17 +0000

The heat and humidity is here. Summer has officially began, so it’s important to drink a lot of liquids, and stay hydrated. Most of us start our day with coffee, but do you switch to iced coffee once it gets warmer? Most us need at least one cup of coffee before we can really say [...]