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Watch These People Driving Forklifts Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:00:05 +0000

[onescreen item="5102428"] Driving a forklift requires a lot of training, and for good reason. Generally, when something requires a forklift, it’s pretty heavy and tends to be quite valuable. Hence the required training. But sometimes, even the most well-trained driver has an off-day. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at [...]

Queensryche Stream Self-Titled Album

Doc Shutts — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:44:45 +0000

This weekend up in Sheridan there is going to be a festival of some of Classic Rocks better bands. The festival is going to feature Great White and Queensryche to name a few of the bands. All the festival information is available right on the web site theriver1079.com. Seems that Queensryche is going to offer [...]

What is Wyoming's Protocol For Printing the U.S. Flag On Disposable Items?

DJ Nyke — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:00:00 +0000

The difference between best practices and laws often end up as blurred lines. Such is the case with proper etiquette of the United States flag. It had been brought to our attention that it was against the federal flag code to print “Old Glory” on a disposable item. Being a military man, I decided to do [...]

James Gandolfini Dead at Age 51

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:59:26 +0000

Beloved character actor James Gandolfini, best known as Tony Soprano on HBO’s classic mafia series ‘The Sopranos,’ has passed away suddenly at the age of 51 after a heart attack. HBO released a statement confirming Gandolfini’s passing and saying: We’re all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of [...]

Petition to Legalize Marijuana in Wyoming

Erin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:39:00 +0000

With Colorado and Washington legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, it would seem logical that other states would soon be following suit. What about Wyoming?

Here's a petition circulating that asks The Wyoming State House, The Wyoming State Senate, a

Dog Dropping Ad Gets Jaw Dropping Reaction [POLL]

Ian Delap — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:48:26 +0000

The Bristol City Council (UK) recently launched a campaign to get people to pick up after their dogs. The ad they released in promotion of this campaign has left Bristol residents with their jaws on the floor. The image shows a toddler with a face covered in a “brown substance”, with some dog droppings at [...]

The Best Cities to Be Young, Broke and Single Will Have You Packing Your Bags

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:18:05 +0000

You’re young. You’re poor. You’re unattached. Where do you go? MoneyUnder30.com has created a list of the best cities to be young, broke and single. The site came up with its rankings by looking at a variety of factors in each city that are essential for the under-30 set, including number of bars, unemployment rates, [...]

Charming Fifth-Grade Dodgers Fan Gives Awesome Anti-Giants Graduation Speech

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:38:21 +0000

You don’t need a degree to know you should stand by your team. In this video, a fifth-grade Los Angeles Dodgers fan speaking at his graduation opens up about the pain he felt when the San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Apparently, Casey is the lone Dodgers fan in the school and watching his [...]

'Of Course I Regret Doing the F—-ing Show,' Ozzy Says of 'The Osbournes'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:51:28 +0000

MTV’s ‘The Osbournes’ set ratings records for the network during its 2002-05 run, kicked off showbiz careers for various members of the clan, and kept Ozzy Osbourne in the spotlight during a relatively barren creative period. Looking back, though, he sounds like he probably wouldn’t do it again. “Of course I regret doing the f—ing [...]

Huge Snake Can Open Doors… And Here Come The Nightmares [VIDEO]

Ian Delap — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:55 +0000

OMG! This giant snake can open doors?! This is definitely NOT going to help me sleep at night. Meet Julius, the 16-foot albino Burmese python that can open doors. Although incredible, this straight up terrifies me. I am not a snake person. They give me the creeps. I know many people who love snakes and [...]

Aww! Kitten Survives 1,000-Mile Trip in Car Engine

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:04:08 +0000

This car was purring like a kitten. A three-week-old kitten somehow survived a 1,000-mile trip over two days inside a car engine. The driver of the Honda Fit heard the animal before leaving Oregon, but failed to locate it. When she again heard the cat the next day while in Santa Barbara, California, she decided [...]

Pirate Ship For Sale

Brian Scott — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:35:02 +0000

A lot of odd things show up for sale on Craigslist, but this is one of those odd things that I would love to have. Can you imagine a quick trip looting and pillaging across Alcova? Yeah me too. This is built with all the amenities and is set up with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths for those overnight piratical excursions

11 Kids Who Can't Get Enough of Ice Cream

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:45:20 +0000

Raise your hand if you love summer. We're assuming there was just a collective "aww yeah!" among you, because seriously-- who doesn't enjoy lemonade and Slip N' Slides and hanging your head out the window? But we can't forget the tastiest way to celebrate the season-- ice cream. And lots of it.

Road Construction Across Wyoming

Brian Scott — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:38:12 +0000

Having just spent the last three days on a tour around Wyoming, I am reminded of the old joke,
There are two seasons in Wyoming, Winter and construction.
Obviously when the weather turns to warmer temperatures and sunshine the road crews are pressed into service to repair the damage from the past seasons and to complete new projects

The Most Famous Brands From Each State – Kudo's To Taco Johns For Making Wyoming Famous!

Trisha Berry — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:27:36 +0000

According to a recent infographic, Taco John's is the most famous brand from Wyoming. Read more to see the most famous brands from other states.

Incredible Images Of Tornado At DIA Yesterday [VIDEO]

Brian Scott — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:16:11 +0000

A tornado was spotted near Denver International Airport Tuesday

Here's an All Male Cheerleading Squad — But You Won't Believe It [VIDEO]

Big Jim — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:03:57 +0000

There’s a cheerleading squad in Mobile, Alabama called the “Prancing Elites” that’s getting some attention online . . . mainly because they’re all-male. I’m not quite sure what to think about this, but what I can say is these guys can shake it up.

25 Years Ago: Jimmy Page's 'Outrider' Album Released

Jeff Giles — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:27 +0000

Jimmy Page was a band player before he started Led Zeppelin, and he returned to the group ranks after Zeppelin's breakup in 1980, starting the Firm with former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers. But by the late '80s, he was ready to step out on his own.

Watch These Adults Trying to Ride Kids' Toys — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:42 +0000

[onescreen item="5102180"] It sure is fun to ride a big wheel; any 5-year-old can tell you that. But when a grownup tries to do it? Well … There’s a reason these toys are designed for kids. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes [...]

Smoking Ban Amendments Pass: Smoking Now Allowed in Casper Bars

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:21:17 +0000

City councilors have approved multiple amendments to the city of Casper’s controversial public indoor smoking ban.