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Written By: Ryan Hogan

1	Things to Do With Your Kids in Toronto Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-07-30 | - Word Count: 1342 | Viewed: 135 | Votes: 0 There are a couple of things to keep in mind about Toronto. One is the weather. While Toronto has a pretty mild climate for a Canadian city, and it does experience four distinct seasons, its winters can be a bit harsh. You can expect snowfall from November through mid-April. Second, Toronto is expensive. It's often rated as the most expensive city in Canada in which to live. So while there's plenty for your family to do in Toronto, you'll need to pay attention to the weather and to your budget.
2	Music and Humor Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | - Word Count: 914 | Viewed: 108 | Votes: 0 Music and humor can intersect in one of three ways. The first way is when serious artists get clever. This would be The Who's "Squeeze Box," The Ramones "I Want to be Sedated," or Aerosmith's "Dude Looks Like a Lady."
3	'Dukes of September Rhythm Revue' Tour Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-07-28 | - Word Count: 548 | Viewed: 283 | Votes: 0 The Dukes of September play jazz-rock and blue-eyed soul while covering artists like Little Anthony, David Ruffin and Curtis Mayfield. The Dukes of Stratosphear were the alter egos of the British rock band XTC. And they are on tour this year...
4	Six Broadway Shows You Must See Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-29 | - Word Count: 643 | Viewed: 198 | Votes: 0 Even those living in a cave know that Wicked, The Lion King and Chicago are Broadway's hottest tickets. But they're not the only entertainment on the Great White Way. Below, BSTLV looks at eight other Broadway shows you should definitely check out. These eight productions range from timeless revivals to brand new dramatic works that are destined to become Broadway classics.
5	Must-See 2010 Summer Music Festivals Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-28 | - Word Count: 885 | Viewed: 194 | Votes: 0 One of the best things about summer, at least for music fans, is the plethora of music festivals held all across the country and all though out the season. These festivals bring together dozens of great bands usually for more than one day and usually on more than one stage.
6	Top Ten 'Mistakes' Made by Parents America Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-27 | - Word Count: 970 | Viewed: 268 | Votes: 0 On one hand the word "mistake" may be too harsh. Every child is different and only you really know if your offspring is happy and flourishing. Therefore, who is to say what a parenting mistake is and is not? On the other hand, "mistake" may not be harsh enough.
7	The Top 10 Amusement Parks in America Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-21 | - Word Count: 1163 | Viewed: 189 | Votes: 0 The deciding factor in selecting the top ten amusement parks in America was the answer to the following question: is the park worth a trip across country? If the park is in Florida is it worth the trip from the West Coast? If the park is in California is it worth the journey from Boston or Baltimore? If the answer was yes, the park qualified for inclusion.
8	Springtime in Boston Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-04-20 | - Word Count: 696 | Viewed: 187 | Votes: 0 Spring is always a welcomed time of year especially after a long, cold winter. In Boston, springtime is a chance to forget all about the snow and ice and instead embrace the numerous outdoor activities the city has to offer.
9	The Best Things You Can Do To Fight Childhood Obesity Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-03-16 | - Word Count: 780 | Viewed: 439 | Votes: 0 Sadly, America's blubber-welcoming lifestyle is affecting our nation's children. Childhood obesity rates are on the rise and so are the diseases associated with them. Now more than ever, parents must actively watch their children's weight.
10	Jimmy Buffett and His 'Under the Big Top' Tour Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | - Word Count: 500 | Viewed: 487 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 This is Buffett's umpteenth tour of North America and it's supporting his latest release, "Buffet Hotel." That's not a misspelling. "Buffet Hotel" is the name of a hotel in the landlocked nation of Mali. Buffett discovered the hotel on a recent trip to West Africa.
11	Welcome to Sugarland - Sugarland's 'Incredible Machine Tour' Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-03-14 | - Word Count: 598 | Viewed: 417 | Votes: 0 The incredibly successful Sugarland has released three studio albums, all of which have reached multi-platinum status. A fourth is scheduled to drop this summer.
12	The Best San Diego Restaurants and Places to Eat Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-03-12 | - Word Count: 937 | Viewed: 308 | Votes: 0 As you might expect for a city located near the ocean, San Diego is brimming with great seafood restaurants. However, the city has a lot more to offer the taste buds than just fish and scallops. San Diego is also home to fine American, French, Mexican, and Asian cuisine. There are also quality establishments offering delicious pizza, burgers, and barbeque.
13	Live Nation Linking To Ticket Brokers Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 501 | Viewed: 200 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 At the time of this writing (late 2009) Live Nation's website is linking to tickets held by brokers. This isn't a move to bolster its online marketing. The world's largest promoter of concerts says it's a move to better serve their customers. But there may be more to this story...
14	Harlem Globetrotters Coming To A City Near You Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 518 | Viewed: 194 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to a city near you in 2010. While the goodwill ambassadors of basketball play year around, their North American touring schedule generally last from late December through late April-early May.
15	Sin City, Cirque Du Soleil, Peanut Butter and Jelly Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 574 | Viewed: 198 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 Every night nearly 9,000 people in Las Vegas see a Cirque du Soleil show. That's five percent of the city's visitors. Below are descriptions of each of the traditional Cirque du Soleil shows performing in Las Vegas including Le Rêve, a Cirque-style show playing at the Wynn Hotel.
16	Hockey News: NHL Preview 2009 Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | - Word Count: 1045 | Viewed: 284 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Most NHL teams start their training camps the weekend of Sept. 12th. The puck is dropped on the regular season Oct. 1. Due to the Winter Olympics the NHL All-Star game is suspended this season. Instead the league will shut down from Feb. 15 through Feb. 28 to allow NHL players to skate with their respective countries.
17	NBA Locks Out Referees, What Does It Mean For Fans? Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | - Word Count: 547 | Viewed: 353 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 With their contract expired and negations at a standstill, the NBA has locked out its referees and announced it will begin using replacements officials. So what? It's just a bunch of short, old guys (and one old woman) running around blowing whistles or not blowing whistles.
18	Roger Daltrey, Who Are You? Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-09-02 | - Word Count: 605 | Viewed: 322 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 Roger Daltrey has been inappropriately maligned throughout his career. He's the front man for one of the greatest rock bands of all-time, The Who. Yet when names are tossed around as to who is the greatest lead-singer in rock and roll history his name never seems to come up. Why is that?
19	Rob Thomas, His Wife, and Her Diamonds Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-09-01 | - Word Count: 581 | Viewed: 3626 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 2.21 Rob Thomas' latest album, Cradlesong, deals with dark issues and adult themes but none is more serious than the illness inflicting his wife Marisol (Maldonado) Thomas. Marisol suffers from a rare autoimmune disorder and her plight was Thomas' muse for Cradlesong's first single, "Her Diamonds."
20	Pearl Jam Sells Out Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-08-28 | - Word Count: 772 | Viewed: 345 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 When fans, especially those of the casual variety, think of Pearl Jam they generally conjure up an image of a "fight the power" type of band who's politically active and bent on not succumbing to the "Man" running the music industry.
21	For Vikings and Eagles The Time is Now Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-08-28 | - Word Count: 1095 | Viewed: 327 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 The Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles start their respective preseason schedules with one thing in common, high expectations. Yet in order to achieve success both teams must overcome a completely different impediment.
22	My Night on the Town Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-07-09 | - Word Count: 1543 | Viewed: 264 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.00 Are you new to the Philadelphia area; are you looking to take a vacation to the City Of Brotherly Love; or are you a long-time resident looking to find new and interesting things to do with your time? Whatever the case, you will enjoy this article, as it brings a fresh view of the Philadelphia nightlife and its food and entertainment options...
23	Why Chicago is a Classic Sports Town Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-07-08 | - Word Count: 955 | Viewed: 332 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 3.33 Chicago is one of the best sports towns in America. Not only do they have knowledgeable and passionate fans but they also have some of the oldest franchises and some of the most hallowed playing fields in all of sports.
24	The NBA's Western Conference at the Start of '09 Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-02-26 | - Word Count: 2137 | Viewed: 336 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.20 At the beginning of 2009, the Western Conference has it all: a very dominant team, parity and a lot of NBA Lottery contestants. As the season creeps towards the mid-way point, the Lakers hope to stay consistent and healthy, while the contenders hope to position themselves for a post All-Star-break run into the playoffs.
25	Phish Phans Have ALL the Phun Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-02-25 | - Word Count: 799 | Viewed: 439 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 Phish is what music would sound like if there was no music business. They are extremely creative, talented and fan friendly. While it may sound overtly sentimental, it's safe to say that Phish is like four of your friends playing music on stage (and playing it very well).
26	Is Your Favorite Team in the AL East? Then Read This Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-02-24 | - Word Count: 979 | Viewed: 328 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 The American League East is arguably the toughest division in Major League Baseball today. The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox alone are enough to earn that reputation, but now you can add the pennant winning Tampa Bay Rays to the A.L. East's competitive teams.