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Maybe you’ve been dreaming about packing your bags to visit faraway lands but not been able to travel at all? This festival is the next best thing to traveling to Asia without plane ticket. or passport  Bring family and friends to Savannah Convention Center this weekend for a colorful festival.
Click here to read all about the exciting Savannah Asian Festival taking place on June 5, 2010.
Jacksonville Sharks, the new arena football team in Jacksonville, Florida held an open house on Wednesday April 14, and we visited. Football fans had an opportunity to tour the Veterans Memorial Arena and meet the players for an autograph session.
Fans also got to meet the Attack Dance team for the first time.
The first home game for the season takes place on Friday April 16th at 7:30 pm at Sea Best Field in Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena when the Jacksonville Sharks take on the Orlando Predators.
Come to the International Boat Show in Metropolitan Park, April 16 – 18, 2010, to check out the latest in boating, see the latest yachts, Â and exciting nautical gear. Participate in one of the many fishing clinics or seminars.
Don’t forget to register for a chance to win a 7-day, all-expense paid trip to Costa Rica, presented by Nosara Paradise Rentals. Also stop by the Private Island of Georgia booth – they have a great contest too – you can win a 2 night stay at a Private Island in Georgia!
We’re going to be filming at the boat show this year – so if you happen to see me, stop by to say hello.
I just received an email from the organizers of the 2010 MS Mud Run in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was a huge success.
Here is what they say:” The March 20th event, held at Cecil Commerce Center, attracted more than 2800 participants, tripling the number from the event’s inaugural year. In addition, more than $400,000 was raised for the Chapter, exceeding last year’s total by more than 300%.”
Go here to read our previous post about MS Mud Run Jacksonville 2010
Congratulations everyone for a great effort – see you next year!
When I was reading my twitter stream today, @dizzygirl pointed out a story about the state bird that I found interesting.
The state bird in Georgia is the brown thrasher. But now, there is a movement trying to change the state bird from the Brown Thrasher to the chicken.
Their argument – the chicken makes more of an economic impact.
Here are a few of the interesting facts from the website:
Take a look at the video below – and make sure to post your comments below – I’m interested to hear what you think!
It makes you wonder about the other state birds. Do they contribute to the economy? And what about the plants? What do they do?
For more information, visit www.flipthebirds.com