Jon Prell

At first glance, you might think the above title is misleading - it's not. This Fall, Biblio Tech is set to open in San Antonio and will be one of the first digital only libraries to be completely book-less. We knew this day would probably come but now that it's here, it's kinda scary to think of a library with no books whatsoever. Libraries have always been a place of solace, quiet reflection or just a cool place to hang out and have been a huge part of most of our lives.

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Sometimes, the best things come in small packages, like the below video which is less than 10 seconds long but so educational. For dads; having to do your daughter's hair before school can be challenging. I raised three daughters and perfected the top of the head ponytail, or as I liked to call it...'the sprinkler head'.

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You need cash and search for the nearest ATM to get your cash...no problem, right? Well, what if you only need $15? You can't do that because most ATMs only dispense $20 bills. In a somewhat surprising move to make life a little easier for customers, both Chase and PNC banks are putting out hundreds of ATMs that will also dispense $1,$5 and $10 bills.

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Carrie Underwood is on an incredible roll right now thanks in part to her current album, Blown Away. The first two singles, 'Good Girl' and the title track 'Blown Away' did very well for Carrie and established her as one of the top female vocalists in popular music today. Her third single, 'Two Black Cadillacs' appears destined for number one status and the video will debut on Entertainment Tonight on January 23rd.

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The snow is gone for the most part and so are some of the cool snowmen that were made around the Tri-State after Christmas. We will get more snow and some people have a great time destroying their snowman. The guy in this below video demonstrates 10 different ways to destroy a snowman.

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It's about 3 o'clock...are you feeling a little sluggish and need a pick me up? Maybe an energy drink would come in handy right now...and maybe not. My 19-year-old son and 18-year-old daughter love to drink Monster and I have a friend who swears by his daily 5-Hour Energy drink. According to a new survey of U.S. hospitals, the number of trips to the emergency room that are tied to energy drink consumption has doubled over the last four years. Great, first no large sodas in New York City and now this - is there no end to the debauchery?

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Every so often you see a video (that is really nothing special and not very long) that just makes you stop and think about life and all that matters. This video is a prime example of "when you least expect it...expect it." All because some poor sap decides to free his pet mouse.

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Wal-Mart has just about everything: I think it might be the only place you can get groceries while getting your oil changed, and then get a haircut as well as your taxes - all under one roof. Let's say you are in the market for an engagement ring and just can't afford a high-end jewelery store - Wal-Mart might be a great alternative, but that doesn't necessarily apply to everything.

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The flu season is here and the Tri-State is being hit hard, as is the rest of the country. This is one of the largest flu outbreaks in years and all of us are being warned to take precautions. Schools in Grayville, IL have taken the unusual step of closing their schools for the next three days, starting today.

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Earlier in the week, Leslie did a blog post about who should replace Reba to co-host the upcoming ACM Awards with Blake Shelton. Leslie's pick was Kelly Clarkson, but to be fair, she also said Luke Bryan would be an interesting choice, which I didn't get at all. As is usually the case for me where women are concerned, I was wrong and Leslie was absolutely correct... again, no surprise there.

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The Washington Redskins have been in the news lately and not because rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III just had major knee surgery. They have been in the news for years because of their name, Redskins, which many say is highly offensive.

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For whatever reason, the fast food drive-thru has become an easy target of pranksters. Whether it's placing your order in Elmo's voice, pretending to pass out or dressing up like E.T., there are some pretty funny and even kind of lame videos out there. This one, however, is creative, hilarious and just plain awesome!

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