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kingwood park February 2014 issue
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times NATIONAL Black History Month pg 6-7
HOROSCOPES PG 2
everything Superbowl pg 11-15
mardi gras pg 8
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Music Died Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died on this day in 1959
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Get a Different Name Day
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Taurus Cancer Virgo
(May 21 – June 20) (July 23 – August 22)
Scorpio Capricorn Pisces
You’ll walk down a smooth, wise and protected path if you focus on long ideas, profound relationships, and far travel. However, progress here, though smooth, will also be slow. Still, this is a good time to enter university, better for a science, medicine or engineering college. It is a good time to learn religion and/or philosophies.
(February 19 - March 20)
(September 23 – October 22)
Your smooth, productive karma lies in a similar but different area: light romance, flirtation, creativity by committee, group affairs, entertainment, popularity, planning for the future. Rather than dive into a self-indulgent moment, embrace optimism about your future. If you stick to this light, friendly side, you’ll eventually succeed.
(December 22 - January 19)
(November 22 - December 21)
(October 23 - November 21)
All situations involving the intellect, learning, travel, and social rituals or culture demand careful thought make decisions here only when you’re aware of all the factors – and accept all delays. In general, this is a poor time to enter into a lawsuit, higher education, international travel, importexport, a publishing venture, or an extensive writing project. Be friends rather than love someone. You might experience a series of delays, some of them inexplicable or seemingly unreasonable, in partnerships, relocation, contract signings or negotiations, co-habitation, fame, or dealings with the public. These delays are actually protection, keeping you from walking through the wrong door. It is better to rely on yourself and your own efforts now. Don’t commit your future.
(August 23 – September 22)
(January 20 – February 18)
(June 21 – July 22)
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Aquarius
Choose the first of all these pairs: prestige, ambition, career, and treat the second with a light touch – do only what is necessary in these last zones. You’ll find delay and restriction even in the favored zones of ambition, but keep the faith here. If ambitious, you’ll build a structure that ensures your work security for a long time.
Sagittarius
As much as you can, aim for management roles, delegating chores, and seek the big benevolent arms of government agencies, institutions, or large corporations. This is a good time for therapy, counseling, advice,or seeking a spa or vacation retreat. Don’t become anyone’s slave.
Libra
Letting others have a strong say or control over your financial outcomes, can lead to regret. The safer way: earn your own income, spend it, and keep it. Focus on daily money, not long-term. Accept surface appearances rather than mistrusting, researching and opening closet doors.
Your karma axis lies in the region of love and socializing. You will encounter at least one situation in which you must decide between friendly and flirtatious love, and profound infatuation/romance – or between your friends and your lover. Let beauty, even “sad beauty,” outweigh optimism. If you grow too optimistic during this time you’ll actually miss your true opportunity.
Leo
This is a bad time to change careers or push higher-ups to follow your agenda – both would land you in difficulties. Until late June 2013, your true luck lies in being social and happily, lightly romantic. Let fun fill your days – this keeps you safe from the temptations that roam power corridors. From mid-2013 to February 2014, rest, retreat and home will bless you.
Gemini
Karma has to operate somewhere, it will tend to block you in management, charity, spiritualism, meditation, yoga, retreat, and spas. To succeed, move toward a hands-on approach. Learn to play an instrument. Write. Seek employment. Be practical, pragmatic.
Use self-contemplation to correct your Interdependence rather than independence. Some might reject you; that doesn’t matter because 1) at least one person will respond & guide you safely through the reefs ahead, and 2) the mere act of trying will bring you a gratifying feeling. Rejecting others will do the opposite: something inside will wilt, and that will seek things that can hurt you.
(April 20 – May 20)
You must now exercise a high emotional tenor, avoid self-pity, resentment, temptation, impatience and other unsavory motives or states of mind. Avoid focusing strongly on earnings; casual sensuality, spending and personal possessions, and refuse to rely too heavily on surface appearances.
Aries
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Why stay cooped up on Valentine’s? A night out to the city or around town can help you both get your minds off things and just focus on eachother. Concerts and a restaurant date are filled with fun and conversation, especially if it’s a first!
alentine’s day is on its way, but you can’t think of how to start some romance with your crush? Follow these tips to make the best valentine that will put a smile on your sweetheart’s face and start a fire in their tummy.
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When in doubt, a crazy, colorful gift made by hand is one of the most flamboyant ways to say “I like you.” When has a a macaroni YannGarPhoto / Foter.com / CC BY-SA necklace ever failed?
A huge show filled with absolute craziness and fun for your crush is an explosion of floppy passion. Make a skit with friends or sing a popular love ballad!
a heart to heart
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Play some Art Garfunkel, the party’s about to go ramming speed. Writing a song for your crush, whether it’s a voluminious poem or a one stanza insult, is a classic and creative way to get some sparks flying.
What does you crush like? Stock up on something they love, like a scent or a CD. It shows much much you know and how much you care.
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You can never go wrong with a box of heaven! Grocery stores and pharmacies sell many varieties of low priced sweets, or you can check out a high profile candy store for groovy candy!
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How to make a valentine a night out
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In the end, telling your crush how you feel makes all the charm. It’ll make or break you, but it’s always worth a shot.
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love yourself on S.A. Day
Who says you need a partner to have fun on valentine’s? have fun on v-day and single’s awareness day all by yoursel.
1) Guzzle all your favorites in a comfy place 2) watch movies and TV of your choice 3) hang out with friends at your place or go out! 4) boogie out to your favorite jams 5) complete any task you have to accomplish 6) shower yourself in a proud confetti gala
Long Distance Love •Lovers in Japan celebrate a little differently...Black day and White day are love holidays in the country! On White day (March 14th), solely wiomen gifts presents (mostly chocolate) to men. On Black day, (April 14th), singles get to treat themselves to valentines! •In Finalnd, Valentine’s is called “Friend Day”, and gifts are given not only to lovers, but to friends and family! •People of Brazil celebrate Dia dos Namorados, where women perform ritual dances named Simpatias to earn a boyfriend or husband. •Greece celebrates their saint who they believe protects those in love, Hyacinth of Caesarea. •Iran celebrates Valentine’s as a way of giving thanks to their female others, such as mothers, sisters, and girlfriends! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day Page By: Diana Martin
v day stats •$13.19 billion spent annually on Valentine’s day •14% of women send themselves a valentine •Candy is the most given valentine by 52% •2.16 million marriages annually •904 dating websites currently up and running worldwide
http://www.statisticbrain.com/valentines-day-statistics/
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH February is the dedicated month where African American history is recognized. Originally, when Carter G. Woodson created this holiday it was called ‘Negro History Week’ and most people were unaware about all the experiences black people had. Many people assumed it was limited to just remembering the suffering they dealt with during slavery, however, now it is clear that African Americans have significantly impacted the social, economical, and political structures of the United States and the world.
Carter G. Woodson Carter G. Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African-American history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month as a nationwide institution. Woodson swayed schools and organizations to participate in a special program to encourage the study of African-American
history, which began in February 1926 with ‘Negro History Week’. The program was later expanded and renamed Black History Month. February was chosen for the initial weeklong celebration to honor the birth months of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln.
The First Family Michelle, Sasha, Malia, and Barack Obama created a milestone in black history in 2008 by becoming the first black family in the white house. Obama served two terms and in those long years of keeping the U.S and his family together, Mr. and Mrs. Obama have celebrated twenty-one years of marriage.
Informational Source: http://asalh.org/woodsonbiosketch.html; http://www.chicagonow.com/; http://www.biography.com/people; http://madamenoire.com/
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Eartha Kitt
Martin Luther King Jr.
Jane Bolin
Eartha Kitt was one of the first mega-stars of her time. She most notably earned the recurring role of Catwoman in the television version of Batman. Eartha was utterly blacklisted from the professional community for her position on the Veitnam war and the Johnson administration’s policy on the youth who fought.
Martin Luther King Jr. impacted the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950’s and 1960’s dramatically. He used a nonviolent approach in attempt to make discrimination end. King is infamous for giving the well known speech “I Have a Dream” and for his persistence. He was granted the Nobel Peace Prize and the inspiration of an American nation.
Jane Bolin was the first black woman to become a judge in the US. She was also the first black woman to earn a law degree from Yale, the first to pass the New York State bar exam and the first to join the city’s law department. Bolin also helped create a racially integrated treatment center for delinquent boys.
In 1986, Debi Thomas became Robert H. Lawrence became the first African American to win the First African American the women’s title at the U.S. Astronaut on June 10, 1967. Figure Skating Championships.
Carole Anne-Marie Gist was the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title on March 2, 1990.
Max Robinson was the first African-American broadcast network news anchor in the United States.
Jackie robinson
dorothy height
robert l. Johnson
Breaking the color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first AfricanAmerican to play in baseball’s major leagues. He was chosen by Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dogers. Robinson joined the allwhite Montreal Royals in 1946. He played his first game in Ebbets Field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Dorothy Height was a social rights activist, administrator, and educator. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at New York University, Height later became active in fighting for social injustices. She was the president of the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994.
In 1979, Johnson and his wife Sheila founded Black Entertainment Television, the first cable network targeting the African-American market. It was launched in January 1980, initially broadcasting for two hours a week. In 1991, BET became the first African-American-owned company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Mardi gras 2014 and the reason for the season Purple, green, and gold. People fill the streets every year to celebrate this raucously exciting holiday. We all know what it is: Mardi Gras, the festive celebration enjoyed all over the world. This year, Mardi Gras is going to be celebrated on March 4th. While Mardi Gras in the United States is not observed nationally across the country, a number of cities and regions in the U.S. have notable Carnival celebrations. The most notable of the celebrations in the US is the one that takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations draw hundreds of thousands of tourists to the city to mingle with the locals at the famed parties and parades. As many as half a million spectators have been estimated by officials to line the route of major parades. Closer to home, we have the Galveston Mardi Gras Parade. Although it’s not as large as the celebration in New Orleans, it attracts nearly 200,000 participants every year. http://brightestyoungthings.com/articles/the-hit-list-things-to-do-tonight-in-dc-66.htm
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Mardi Gras parades are usually fantastically whimsical. Parades consist of many decorated floats, each with its respective group of performers or bead throwers.
Mardi Gras is, believe it or not, is a world-wide celebrated holiday. It’s celebrated in Brazil, Belgium, Spain, The Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, and other countries. In the Belgian city of Binche the Mardi Gras festival is one of the most important days of the year and the summit of the Carnival of Binche. Around 1000 Gilles dance throughout the city from morning until past dusk, whilst traditional carnival songs play. “Gilles” wear traditional outfits and carry around baskets of blood oranges, per tradition. In Italy Mardi Gras is called Martedí Grasso (Fat Tuesday). It’s the main day of Carnival along with the Thursday before, called Giovedí Grasso (Fat Thursday), which signals the start of the celebration. The most famous Carnivals in Italy are in Venice, Viareggio and Ivrea. Ivrea has the characteristic “Battle of Oranges” that finds its roots in medieval times. Mardi Gras is an enjoyable holiday for many people. It’s a good excuse to go into town dressed in interesting clothing, and throw beads at people. But why do we do it? What are the origins of the Mardi Gras holiday?
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stuco to host carnival of hope Student Council will host the Carnival of Hope on Friday February seventh during an extended den period. The theme this year will be Super Mario because the carnival consists of games. “We wanted the atmosphere to feel as if you were in a video game and playing different mini-games,” Student Body President, David Harris said. There is panned to be about 30 different booths ran by Student Council and other organizations planned to have the typical large booths such as pie in the face, face painting, donut fishing, and food along with all the classic carnival games all with a Super Mario twist. Buttons that you can customize will be sold for a dollar at lunches and the money raised will go to Panthers Helping Panthers, a fund that helps students with financial difficulties.” Past years the Carnival of Hope has raised anywhere from $500-$1000 so that is again our goal,” Harris said.
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2014 Winter Olympics To Be Held In Sochi This year the winter games will be held in snowy Russia. Over 6,000 participants from 85 countries will compete in sports old and new.
Vancouver Final Medal Standings
sources: olympic.org nbcolympics.com
Twelve new events are being added this year: • • • • • •
Biathlon mixed relay – Mixed Figure skating team event – Mixed Luge team relay – Mixed Ski halfpipe – Men’s and Women’s Ski slopestyle – Men’s and Women’s Snowboard slopestyle – Men’s and Women’s • Snowboard parallel slalom – Men’s and Women’s • Women’s ski jumping – Women’s 10
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source: www.newsday.com
forward to interesting, new ads companies are willing to spend millions of dollars for just thirty seconds of ad space to have their product/company seen by, if there’s as many as last year, 11 million viewers. source nbc.com “Thirty - second spots
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during Super Bowl XLVIII are being sold for an average of $4.0 million (with some as much as $4.5 million) which is averaging up about $300,000 from 2013. The Super Bowl XLVIII will be broadcast on FOX from MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands in New Jersey on Feb. 2, 2014. The weather for the game is expected to be below freezing.” sourcesuperbowl-ads.com Super Bowl 48’s commercials are highly anticipated by anyone who has ever watched the commercials in previous years. Every year they outdo themselves. With that being said, companies are willing to put in the millions of dollars to put their production on your tv screen. This year there are even teaser trailers for the commercials themselves. Companies like Audi and Volkswagen have released such spoilers. These adverts work to excite future Super Bowl viewers. By doing so,
Top 10 Commercials from 2013 accourding to cbsnews.com
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Allstate “Mayhem” Audi: “Prom (Worth It)” Axe Apollo “The Lifeguard” Best Buy “Asking Amy” Coca-Cola “Mirage” Doritos “Goat 4 Sale” Hyundai “Team” Kia “Space Babies” Mercedes Benz “Soul” Taco Bell “Viva Young”
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For many Americans the Super Bowl is considered a holiday. Family and friends get together to cheer on their team while eating chips and dip and have a grand time in each other’s company. A large amount of those who watch agree that their favorite part is not the game, not he half-time show, but the commercials. Most of the time people groan at commercials for interrupting their program, but on this special occasion the commercials are one of the most exciting aspects. Due to the audience looking
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Anticipated Commercials
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Beth Stern, wife of Howard Stern, hosts the first ever Kitten Bowl on the Halmark Channel.
Fur Will Fly (Photo courtesy of the Hallmark Channel)
(Photo courtesy of the Hallmark Channel)
Hallmark Channel has announced that they will be airing the first ever Kitten Bowl. In case you didn’t know already, Animal Planet has been airing The Puppy Bowl anually since 2005. “They’re copycats,” says Brian Eley, vice president for communications at Animal Planet. “And yes, we like our puns.” source:www.businessweek.com
(Photo courtesy of the Hallmark Channel)
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The Rules: “Each of the teams has a similar scouting report: great speed and agility; an aggressive, physical style of play; an almost total lack of discipline; prone to silly penalties and to attacking the ref because he wears a dangling, shiny whistle; no passing game to speak of. Occasionally a referee comes to pet them and also call them for delay of game or “unkittenlike conduct.” - source: www.rd.com
(Photo courtesy of the Hallmark Channel)
Stern said there were two games, the first pitting black kittens against tabbies and the second orange vs. gray, with the winners meeting for the championship. “Very exciting stuff,” she said.
source www.newsday.com
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Build-Your-Own Hotdog “Bar” tiedribbon.com
To make: 1. Get all the foods you think would be amazing on a hot dog 2. Set up a table and label it “hot dog bar” 3. Grab a deep tray, lay some napkins on it, and place your hot dog buns and already grilled/ boiled weiners there 4. Use various other trays or bowls 5. Set up some plates for partygoers 6. Let the hotdog creations
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Ingredients: Weiners Hot dog buns Yellow or red onion, chopped Relish (sweet or dill) Chili (beans or no beans) cheese Ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise Bowls or trays Plates (paper or plastic)
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Brownie Footballs source: bettycrocker.com
Ingredients:
1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, letting foil hang 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. 2. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup, oil, water and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan. 3. Bake 34 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. 4. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan. With footballshaped cookie cutter, cut brownies into football shapes. Spread frosting on brownies. Pipe on decorating icing to look like football laces.
1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 2 eggs Football-shaped cookie cutter, 3 1/2x2 in 1 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (16 oz container) Betty Crocker® white decorating icing (from 4.25-oz tube) Page By: Casey Langford
Tips!
* No football cookie cutter? Make a paper cutout, and cut the brownies around the shape * If you’re cutting brownies with a knife, use a plastic knife for the slickest, cleanist cuts that wont tear the edges
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How To Throw The Perfect Superbowl Party Game-Day Chili P Ingredients
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2 pounds ground chuck 1 medium onion, chopped 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained 3 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon hot sauce garnish: pickled jalapeĂąo pepper slices
Preparation source: myrecipes.com
Cook first three ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well. Combine meat mixture, beans, and next 10 ingredients in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours or until thickened. Garnish, if desired. Note: if chili turns out thick, add water
Want something healthy? Add these to your fiesta!
Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs (about 4) 16 ounces Beer (or chicken broth) 2 cups Water 1 teaspoon Paprika 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 Jalapeno Pepper, minced 3 cups Baby Spinach, chopped 5 burrito-size Flour Tortillas (9 inches) 6 ounces Queso Quesadilla or other melting cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, or cooking spray Salsa, for serving
source: healthy-delicious.com
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Preparation
Preheat the oven to 450*F. Put the chicken thighs in a deep sided saute pan and cover with the beer and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the liquid and shred it. Mix together the chicken and seasonings. Pour out all but Âź cup of the cooking liquid. Add the jalapeno and spinach and cook over low heat until for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Cut the tortillas in half. Spoon 1/10th of the chicken (about 1 tablespoon) along the long edge of a tortilla. Repeat with the spinach and cheese. Roll the tortilla up, starting with the straight edge. Place seam-side down on an oiled baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Brush the flautas with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn them over and bake for until 10 minutes, or until crispy. Serve with salsa.
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SUPERBOWL XLVIII SURE TO BRING EXCITEMENT
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~BEATING THE ODDS~
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*THE FAVORED SUPER BOWL TEAM*
The Seahawks have given up the least amount of yardage this entire season, as opposed to any other team in the NFL. Their best bet is to stay on the offensive end, and keep the ball in their possession. Marshawn Lynch is like a power force--takes about 3 to 4 people to get him down, therefore, if Seattle can formulate a play to get him open, Denver’s defense won’t stand a chance. On the defensive end, however, they have to keep Peyton Manning in the pocket and put the pressure on him to either a) hope for an interception b) force him to throw it away, or c) SACK him
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The 2014 Super Bowl ‘odds’ has the Broncos as 2-3 point favorites to win the title. Denver has to focus on beating Seattle’s defense, ranked #1 in the nation and all of the NFL. The main guy to avoid coming in contact with is Richard Sherman, the man who is the main reason the Seahawks are even making an appearance in Super Bowl XLVIII. Offensively, Denver doesn’t have any weak spots, but the fait of the team is in Peyton Manning’s hands. He has to be on his A-game, and be precise, consistent, and accurate with every single pass he puts up. With an astonishing 15-3 record (matching Seattle’s 15-3 record), there is no doubt that Peyton could be bringing home another Super Bowl ring on February 2.
TIME: 6:30 p.m. CHANNEL: fox LOCATION: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ HALFTIME PERFORMERS: bruno mars & red hot chili peppers
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Entertainment Lineup
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Brad Paisley Tues, March 4
Eli Young Band Wed, March 5
Reba Thur, March 6
Usher Fri, March 7
Chris Young Saturday, March 4
Selena Gomez Sun, March 9
REO Speedwagon Mon, March 10
Jason Aldean Tues, March 11
Jake Owen Wed, March 12
Maroon 5 Thurs, March 13
Keith Urban Fri, March 14
Hunter Hayes Sat, March 15
Pesado Sun, March 16
Luke Bryan Mon, March 17
Robin Thicke Tue, March 18
Florida Georgia Line Wed, March 19
Blake Shelton Thurs, March 20
Easton Corbin Fri, March 21
The Band Perry Sat, March 22
Zac Brown Band Sun, March 23
http://rodeohouston.com/Concerts/EntertainerLineup/2014.aspx
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