Friday, February 1, 2013
A petition posted Jan. 24 asking for the day off has more than 12,000 signatures so far.
Bragging rights. Chicken wings. Plenty of beer. The Super Bowl is more than just the ultimate football game. It's a holiday in itself, no matter which team (or commercials) you're rooting for. Rivaled only by Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest food fest in the nation with Americans gobbling up more than 30 million pounds of snacks. And more people are likely to waste time or call in sick the next day than any other day, according to AOL Jobs. Now, an online petition aims to make the day after a national holiday so the nation can unite—and recuperate. 4for4.com Fantasy Football created a petition Jan. 24 that has garnered more than 12,000 signatures as of Feb. 1. It needs 100,000 to get an official response from the White…
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Who are you rooting for tonight? Giants? Patriots? Madonna?
Did you know former Giant Homer Jones is believed to be the first player to spike the ball after a touchdown in 1965? Did you know he regrets that now-famous celebration? Jones, 70, recently told the New York Times that if he had known what would follow from his original spike, “I wouldn’t have done it.” “It caused so many things — obscene things and confusing things,” Jones told the Times. “I wish I hadn’t started it.” However you celebrate, Patch wishes you memorable moments, lots of fun, and and a safe evening— with no regrets. And if you're still looking for something delicious to whip up while you chill out watching the game tonight, check out these recipes. The only thing you'll regret is not having a bigger stomach.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Did we catch you on camera this week?
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Land O' Lakes Patch photographers were busy this week snapping shots out in the community. If you were at the International Beer Garten Super Bowl Sunday or at Hungry Harry's for the Oasis Pregnancy Center fundraiser, you might be featured. Take a look and find out. Don't forget to check back next Thursday to see where we've been this week!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Patrols will be out looking for impaired drivers.
Super Bowl Sunday and parties go hand-in-hand, but law enforcement officials want to remind revelers that drinking and driving don’t. “We will have our normal troopers out patrolling along with some DUI enforcement units,” warned Sgt. Larry Kraus of the Florida Highway Patrol. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office will also have its normal patrols out, said spokesman Kevin Doll. “Our deputies will be out, as usual, enforcing the DUI law,” Doll said. Kraus asked motorists to plan ahead to make sure they get home safe. “The one thing we would like to stress is for motorists to please be responsible,” Kraus said. “If they are drinking, call a cab, have a designated driver or call someone to pick them up.” He also reminded that drinking and …
