WIBX 950 » Memorial Day http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Memorial Day Recipes Inspired By The "Lemon Lady" http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-recipes-inspired-by-the-lemon-lady/ http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-recipes-inspired-by-the-lemon-lady/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 21:50:54 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=72963 Athens, NY (WIBX) - This year presented another opportunity to spend the Memorial Day weekend with renowned foodie and cook book author, Marie Rama, also known as the Lemon Lady, for her official role with Sunkist Growers.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-recipes-inspired-by-the-lemon-lady/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Central New York Celebrates Memorial Day [GALLERY] http://wibx950.com/central-new-york-celebrates-memorial-day-gallery/ http://wibx950.com/central-new-york-celebrates-memorial-day-gallery/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 14:46:02 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=72962 The slideshow below features photos taken from several Memorial Day events yesterday, including the Durhamville, Verona and New York Mills parades. There are also photos from a wreath laying performed at Oneida Square, in Utica

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]]> http://wibx950.com/central-new-york-celebrates-memorial-day-gallery/feed/ 0 Photo courtesy of Fritz Scherz. 10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day http://wibx950.com/soldier-homecomings/ http://wibx950.com/soldier-homecomings/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 20:23:59 +0000 Kathy Landin http://thefw.com/?p=122655 The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/soldier-homecomings/feed/ 0 YouTube 10 Hilarious Barbecue 'Fails' for Memorial Day http://wibx950.com/cookout-fails/ http://wibx950.com/cookout-fails/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 16:46:43 +0000 Kathy Landin http://thefw.com/?p=124691 As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/cookout-fails/feed/ 0 YouTube Memorial Day Parades http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-parades/ http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-parades/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 10:14:17 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-parades/ We remember and salute all of our veterans this holiday weekend.  Here is a list of the parades and events taking place throughout the region today.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-parades/feed/ 0 cwwycoff1, Flickr Memorial Day in the Utica Area- What is Open and What is Closed? http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed-3/ http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed-3/#comments Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:34 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed-3/ Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what's going to be open? Check out our full list of what's open on Memorial Day in Central New York:

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]]> http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed-3/feed/ 0 cwwycoff1, Flickr 7 Local Destinations For Your Memorial Day Outing http://wibx950.com/7-local-destinations-for-your-memorial-day-outing/ http://wibx950.com/7-local-destinations-for-your-memorial-day-outing/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 22:03:54 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=71196 Oneida County, NY (WIBX) - It's almost here...the day many of us dust off the BBQ grill and clean out the coolers to celebrate Memorial Day with friends and family.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/7-local-destinations-for-your-memorial-day-outing/feed/ 0 Jeff Swensen, Getty Images Memorial Day in Utica – What is Open and What is Closed? http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed/ http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:23:29 +0000 Kristine Bellino http://wibx950.com/?p=59769 Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 28th. Looking for something to do, or just want to see what's going to be open? Check out our full list of what's open on Memorial Day in Central New York:

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]]> http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-in-utica-what-is-open-and-what-is-closed/feed/ 0 Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings http://wibx950.com/eight-heartwarming-videos-of-soldiers-surprise-homecomings/ http://wibx950.com/eight-heartwarming-videos-of-soldiers-surprise-homecomings/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 16:30:57 +0000 WIBX AM 950 http://wibx950.com/?p=13258 On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/eight-heartwarming-videos-of-soldiers-surprise-homecomings/feed/ 0 YouTube After The 500 How About 600 More http://wibx950.com/after-the-500-how-about-600-more/ http://wibx950.com/after-the-500-how-about-600-more/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 20:00:25 +0000 Gene Conte http://wibx950.com/?p=13164 (WIBX950 Sports)    Memorial Day Weekend has become the biggest race weekend of the year with the Indianapolis 500 and the Nascar Sprint Cup Coca Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway this Sunday starting at 5pm. 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/after-the-500-how-about-600-more/feed/ 0 Coca Cola 600 Sunday/Getty Images Ready To Start Engines For 100th Time http://wibx950.com/ready-to-start-engines-for-100th-time/ http://wibx950.com/ready-to-start-engines-for-100th-time/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 16:00:56 +0000 Gene Conte http://wibx950.com/?p=13153 (WIBX950 Sports)     The Indianapolis 500 is this Sunday as the IZOD Indy Car Series get ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the race, a Memorial Day Weekend staple.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/ready-to-start-engines-for-100th-time/feed/ 0 The Front Row For The 500/James Squire-Getty Images 8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS] http://wibx950.com/8-great-summer-vacation-movies-videos/ http://wibx950.com/8-great-summer-vacation-movies-videos/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:25:53 +0000 WIBX AM 950 http://wibx950.com/?p=13203 While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.

Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.

Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/8-great-summer-vacation-movies-videos/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. Barbecue Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEOS] http://wibx950.com/barbecue-recipes-for-memorial-day-weekend-videos/ http://wibx950.com/barbecue-recipes-for-memorial-day-weekend-videos/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 12:49:37 +0000 WIBX AM 950 http://wibx950.com/?p=13136 Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend.

Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique.

We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame.

Check them out after the jump.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/barbecue-recipes-for-memorial-day-weekend-videos/feed/ 0 Flickr user Rick A Utica Memorial Day Itinerary: Our Top 5 http://wibx950.com/a-utica-memorial-day-itinerary-our-top-5/ http://wibx950.com/a-utica-memorial-day-itinerary-our-top-5/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 22:11:31 +0000 Jeff Monaski http://wibx950.com/?p=13102 There are some many things happening locally to commemorate Memorial Day. Here is our top 5 list of ways to spend the holiday, recognizing the true meaning of the day:

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]]> http://wibx950.com/a-utica-memorial-day-itinerary-our-top-5/feed/ 0 via flickr user joewcampbell 10 Extreme BBQ Aprons for Memorial Day Weekend http://wibx950.com/10-extreme-bbq-aprons-for-memorial-day-weekend/ http://wibx950.com/10-extreme-bbq-aprons-for-memorial-day-weekend/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 15:34:49 +0000 WIBX AM 950 http://wibx950.com/?p=13091 In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill.

- Contributed by Jeremy Tay

]]> http://wibx950.com/10-extreme-bbq-aprons-for-memorial-day-weekend/feed/ 0 Etsy Memorial Day Weekend Movie Guide http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-weekend-movie-guide/ http://wibx950.com/memorial-day-weekend-movie-guide/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 16:49:43 +0000 WIBX AM 950 http://wibx950.com/?p=12840 Since we can’t spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning.

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