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Champion Autism Network 083023
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Champion Autism Network Hosting Annual Meatball Challenge and State Park Event

The 5th Annual Meatball Challenge is coming up as well as a Sensory Friendly Event at Myrtle Beach State Park.
Laura Pence,

Becky Large of the Champion Autism Network stopped by the studio with details on some upcoming events! Sensory Friendly Family Fun Day – On Saturday Sept. 23rd, the Myrtle Beach State Park is offering families a discounted park admission of $8 per car. *9:30am-10:15am – Catch of the Day – Drop in anytime between 9:30-10:15am at the end of the…

Aqua
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Aqua Announces 2023 Barbie World Tour

The band's 1997 hit "Barbie Girl" is hot again!
Laura Pence,

Aqua just announced a 20-date Barbie World Tour. The band’s 1997 hit “Barbie Girl” is hot again, so they just announced the new dates. It’s not actually a world tour…they’re just doing shows in the U.S. It’s set to kick off on November 12th in Seattle and wraps up on December 20th at the Hollywood Palladium.

Awkward Or Not
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Are These Situations Awkward or Not?

From talking to your ride share driver to putting change away and asking for directions....
Laura Pence,

Do you ever try to avoid certain situations because they’re awkward…only to see other people in those situations, and look completely unfazed? This is for you. A group were asked about common situations and whether or not they found them awkward. Here are the results.

Bob Barker
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Bob Barker Passes Away at Age 99

Barker served as the host on the classic game show, The Price is Right, for 35 years.
Laura Pence,

The former longtime host of the game show “The Price is Right”, Bob Barker, passed away over the weekend. Barker served as the host on the classic game show for 35 years before passing the mic to comedian Drew Carey in 2007. He has earned 19 daytime Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Barker had also hosted the show “Truth…

Marriage
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Gen Z and Millenials Say It Costs Too Much to Get Married

About 75-percent of millennials and "Gen-Z'ers" say they can't get married in the current economic climate.
Laura Pence,

Matrimonial joys have turned to “wedding bell blues”…as younger generations say they can’t afford to to tie the knot. A survey by the thriving Center of Psychology says about 75-percent of millennials and “Gen-Z’ers” say they can’t get married in the current economic climate. 85 percent say they don’t think it’s necessary for a committed relationship anyway. According to another…

Hi To Neighbors
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Alleviate Some Stress by Saying “Hello” to Your Neighbors More Often

A poll says six people is the magic number....
Laura Pence,

Here’s a simple way to relieve some stress…the next time you see your neighbor…make sure to say hi. A poll found that saying hello to the people who live around you can impact your overall well-being in a good way. Respondents had to rank their level of happiness across five metrics including career, social, financial, physical and community. The people…

Migraines
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How Cold Air Could Help Those Suffering from Migraines

Researchers used a device that delivers a stream of air to cool the nerves at the back of the nose.
Laura Pence,

There’s a new treatment in the works for migraine sufferers that doesn’t involve taking a pill or a shot. It comes in the form of cold air. Researchers used a device that delivers a stream of air to cool the nerves at the back of the nose, that provides relief to some within minutes. The medical device is is called…