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Officials Still Don't Know Why Lights Went Out During Super Bowl

John McKay — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:50 +0000

According to the company that oversees power for the Super Dome in New Orleans, an abnormality occurred where stadium equipment intersected with an electrical feed from Entergy New Orleans -- the company that supplies energy to the facility.

Exactly what that abnormality was is still unknown.

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Check Out Highlights From Puppy Bowl IX

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:30:12 +0000

In case you forgot, a little something called the Super Bowl went down yesterday. Alicia Keys rocked the National Anthem, and the commercials were awesome. There's also one very underrated part of Super Bowl Sunday that often goes unnoticed-- the Puppy Bowl!

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See the Power Go Out During Super Bowl XLVII

Sarah Shahzad — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:59:20 +0000

A power surge at the Superdome in New Orleans knocked out a number of the lights causing play to be disrupted (sabotage by the 49ers perhaps?). The delay is expected to be up to a half hour long. Let's hope the break doesn't mess with anyone's focus.

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10 People You'll Meet at a Super Bowl Party

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:00:57 +0000

The Super Bowl is easily the greatest sporting and TV event all year, and you know what that means-- awesome parties. Tons of food, tons of people and even more food always amounts to a good time, which is why we're psyched for Sunday.

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Who's Going to Win Super Bowl XLVII? — Sports Survey of the Day

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:00:52 +0000

On Sunday, the NFL season comes to a close with the most highly watched sporting (or non-sporting) event in America, the Super Bowl. Time to make your picks.

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Drunk Driver Hits Police Car in Bend, OR – Deploys Own Airbag

John McKay — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:56:00 +0000

Police apprehended a woman who smashed into the back of a Bend, Oregon cruiser while driving drunk.

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11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

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It's Seniors Gone Wild In Taco Bell's 2013 Super Bowl Commercial

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:00:01 +0000

In Taco Bell's 2013 Super Bowl commercial we meet Bernie Goldblatt, an older gentlemen who is being wished good night by an aide at the Glencobrooke Retirement Home. Or so she thinks he is going to sleep. In fact, Bernie's night is just beginning.

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How the EPA May Have Ruined Your Super Bowl Party

John McKay — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:44:37 +0000

No, it's not a stretch: federal fuel mandates are going to impact the menu at Super Bowl parties nationwide.

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Good Samaritan Wants to Deliver 20,000 Pizzas to Troops Overseas for Super Bowl

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:00:10 +0000

Your Super Bowl party will have a hard time “topping” the one Mark Evans is trying to put on.

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Beyonce' Lip-Synched at Inauguration – Will She do Same at Super Bowl?

John McKay — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:37 +0000

Yet another reason to watch the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet!

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Get a Sneak Peek at the Cute Canine Contenders of Animal Planet's 2013 'Puppy Bowl'

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:27:59 +0000

The Animal Planet's 'Puppy Bowl' has announced their lineup for 2013. This hit Superbowl spoof features adorable puppies that hail from rescue organizations both in the US and Puerto Rico and will air on February 3rd at 3PM. The show will also feature the fan favorite Kitty Halftime Show to satisfy the cat lovers who just adore watching cuddly kittens play and the fuzzy baby chicken cheerleaders that will send animal lovers everywhere into squealing fits over their cuteness.

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No One to Blame For Seahawks Loss – It's Just Playoff Football

John McKay — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:00:31 +0000

Facebook and the web were full of blame Sunday afternoon after the 'Hawks loss.

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What Super Bowl Halftime Performer Shockingly Slammed Romney Voters on Election Night?

John McKay — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:25:59 +0000

With the NFL Championship coming up February 3rd, our attention turns to the halftime show. Will it be great, or a dud?

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Does This CBS Super Bowl Ad Mock Tim Tebow? See For Yourself [POLL]

John McKay — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:59 +0000

CBS is airing this year's Super Bowl, but so far one of the ads has generated some controversy.

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9-Year-Old Football Star Sam Gordon Headed to the Super Bowl

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:20:32 +0000

The big star at the 2013 Super Bowl may very well be a nine-year-old girl.

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Why Will You Watch the Super Bowl? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:00:55 +0000

With the Super Bowl just a few days away, you may be hearing as much about the game’s commercials and halftime show as you are about the Giants and the Patriots.

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How to Survive Super Bowl Sunday If You're Not Into Football

Kathy Landin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:44 +0000

It looms ever closer once again. That day when people who like watching other people chase each other and a little ball around a field for several hours get together to sit in groups and yell at random intervals. You’re social, so you go, but you aren’t that into sports. We understand.

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TSA Trained Hot Dog Vendors In Anti-Terrorism At Super Bowl

John McKay — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:45 +0000

Talk about utilizing the nation's finest. Nothing against hot dog vendors, but the TSA has gotten nutty with tax dollars.

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The Most Controversial Super Bowl Ads of All Time [VIDEOS]

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:36 +0000

Super Bowl ads tend to have more longevity than traditional commercials thanks to their large budgets, creative freedom and overall goal to keep you glued to the TV between quarters. Some, however, aren't remembered for the joy they brought but rather for the public outcry they produced.

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