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Three Fun Sports News Websites

December 18, 2014 by

Whether baseball is your passion or you’re a NASCAR devotee, reading up on your favorite sports is a popular pastime for many fans. These top sports news websites offer the latest stats, real time game footage, amazing photos and player profiles for just about every major sport in the country today.

ESPN.com
A good choice for sports news, ESPN’s website is jam packed full of the latest information about the sports world. You’ll find scores and stats for both college and NFL football, soccer news from all around the world, NBA power rankings and draft news, and the latest transactions from the world of MLB. ESPN.com also features long-form articles from Bill Simmons’s Grantland and is also home to Nate Silver's new site.

Sports Illustrated
The popular sports magazine has just as much informative news on its website, as well as high-quality images, exciting video and much more. Sports Illustrated’s online site offers information about tennis, soccer, football, golf and just about every other professional sport, as well as fantasy football tools to manage your team.

Yahoo! Sports
Yahoo! Sports pulls the top sports headlines from all around the web to give you a diverse, timely news source. Search by your favorite sport, check the constantly updated scoreboard, manage your fantasy team and even keep up with games in real time all on one convenient website.

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Happy Holidays!

December 15, 2014 by

We wish you and your loved ones all a very happy and safe holiday season.

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International Balloon Museum: Learn About the History of Hot Air Ballooning

December 11, 2014 by

After your first visit, Albuquerque’s International Balloon Museum will quickly top the list of most unique museums you’ve ever toured. This fascinating museum is dedicated to the history of hot air ballooning, and you’ll be amazed at just how rich with history this topic is. Every part of the building is architecturally beautiful and intricately decorated with colorful dioramas lining the floors, giant balloons suspended from the glass ceilings, and a majestic, curved entryway at the museum’s front. Hands-on exhibits enable visitors to get up close and personal with a real hot air balloon, and although the museum is fairly small, there are so many other exhibits that it will take a good three hours to experience them all.

The International Balloon Museum is also the site of much of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, one of the city’s most popular annual events. For a full event schedule, visit the museum’s website.

International Balloon Museum
9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87198
(505) 880-0500
www.balloonmuseum.com
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Transform Your Apple Devices Into a Beauty Salon With These Fun Apps

December 4, 2014 by

You may already use your Apple device’s built-in camera as a mirror, but did you know that there are a number of beauty apps that will take your on-the-go primping to the next level? These great apps for makeup mavens and hair pros will help you to give yourself a makeover with the help of your iPhone.

Makeup Genius
This colorful app from beloved makeup brand L’Oreal enables users to upload a photo of their face and then try out different makeup looks. If you’ve always wanted to try a dramatic cat eye or a bold red lip, using this app is a noncommittal way to see if the look works for you.

Hair Color
Dyeing your hair a different color is a fairly permanent commitment, but with the Hair Color app you can try out all of the hair colors that you want–without the actual dye! Simply upload a photo of yourself to the app and use the color tools to change your hair to a completely different shade.

Mirror
Whether you need to touch up your makeup or you want to take a selfie of your new ‘do, the Mirror app helps you to take flattering photos or check yourself out in a digital mirror.

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 27, 2014 by

We hope everyone has a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Farm & Table: Local Food Worthy of a Special Occasion

November 24, 2014 by

Celebrating an anniversary? Maybe a special birthday? Or looking to change things up for date night? Farm & Table is the place to go. Yelp reviewers call this restaurant “an occasion type of place.” Here, diners dress up in anticipation of a fine dining experience in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.

More than 80 percent of the menu is local, featuring seasonal food from the restaurant’s on-site farm as well as nearby farmers and ranchers. Portion sizes may be smaller than expected, according to reviewers, but the dishes are packed with fresh, sharp, and sultry flavors. For the best experience, ask to be seated on the patio to watch the sun set over the farm. Farm & Table is often crowded, so plan to make reservations.

Farm & Table is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Farm & Table
8917 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
505-503-7124
farmandtablenm.com
yelp.com/biz/farm-and-table-albuquerque

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Humorous and Exciting NPR Game Shows

November 20, 2014 by

NPR is full of fascinating programs, but none are quite as much fun as its hands-on game shows. With a variety of different topics and styles of questions, these trivia programs are just as much fun to play along with at home as they are for the folks in the studio. Here are two of NPR’s best game shows.

Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
This hour-long weekly quiz show features some of the most prominent people in the worlds of news and entertainment who are often experts in their chosen fields. Playwright and actor Peter Sagal hosts, and a different panel of three journalists or comedians are chosen to participate each week. Listener contestants play a variety of different games against the panelists, though the odds are usually slightly swayed in the listener’s favor.

Ask Me Another
Ask Me Another, one of NPR’s newest game shows, is filmed in front of a live studio audience and broadcasted on NPR radio stations and online. The show is equal parts pub trivia, brainteasers, puzzles, comedy and music, creating a rambunctious hour of game show fun. The contestants are a combination of listeners, audience members, and special mystery guests, and the questions are tricky because they’re tailored specifically toward the contestant.

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Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl: Bowl, Dine and Dance in Albuquerque

November 13, 2014 by

“One of the best kept bowling alleys in town,” a Yelp reviewer raves about Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl. Indeed, most Yelp reviewers have positive things to say about this 32-lane alley in Albuquerque.

Your experience at Holiday Bowl will depend on what day you visit. There is open bowling all day, every day, while Karaoke Night takes place on Thursday evenings (be prepared for crowds and college students!). Make a reservation to secure a lane for the alley's popular black light bowling experience, Galactic Bowl, which is held on weekend evenings. After hitting down a few pins, refuel at the 300 Club Grill, the alley's on-site restaurant, then sip a martini at Vodka Venue, Holiday Bowl's full service bar specializing in vodka cocktails.

Holiday Bowl is open 9 a.m. to midnight Sundays through Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.

Skidmore’s Holiday Bowl
7515 Lomas Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 268-3308
holidaybowlabq.com
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Get Your Breakfast Fix at The Grove Cafe & Market

November 6, 2014 by

Fans of AMC’s hit show Breaking Bad will certainly recognize The Grove Cafe & Market. This Albuquerque eatery was featured in several episodes during the series's fifth and final season, including a pivotal scene in the finale. The Grove Cafe & Market has since become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

However, the television series isn’t the only thing that draws in customers, according to Yelp reviewers. Here, “farm-fresh” organic fare proves The Grove to be a local favorite lunch spot. The counter service-style restaurant offers a seasonally changing menu, and the eatery boasts a light and airy setting in which diners can enjoy their breakfast sandwiches. The Grove also serves Intelligentsia coffee, espresso, and tea all day. Stop in on the weekend to grab a fresh baked French macaroon to accompany your coffee!

The Grove Cafe & Market is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays.

The Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-248-9800
thegrovecafemarket.com
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Don’t Forget to Vote!

November 4, 2014 by

Today is Election Day! Make sure you go out and vote today!

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