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When Is The First Day Of Spring 2013? The Vernal Equinox Says March 20th @ 7:02 AM!

Keith James — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:38:12 +0000

Here in Central New York spring begins when the snow melts for the final time (and doesn't come back) and isn't tied to a specific day on the calendar, but for everyone who's had it with wintery weather by now, maybe looking forward to a future day might help get you through the doldrums. Try March 20th at 7:02 AM coinciding with the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Wha?

Ten Interesting Facts You Probably Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day

Keith James — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:45:53 +0000

St. Patrick's Day is this weekend and we all know we'll be drinking from the time we wake up until we pass out involuntarily for consuming more alcohol than any human body was meant to handle! read these 10 facts before you get sloshed and spout them off on this heavily lubricated day to a crowd of people that probably won't be able to remember their own names much less understand you!

The Worst St Patrick's Day Movies

Chip Douglas — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:15:59 +0000

Leprechauns! Ah yes, these little fellows are probably the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about St Patrick’s Day and the Irish, however, the Irish are none to keen on the modern day idea of Leprechauns. I would attribute this to the way they have been depicted in movies lately. Irish [...]

St. Patrick's Day Tips: How To Properly Pour A 'Black And Tan' (Or Black & Blue)

Keith James — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:13:08 +0000

I went to T.G.I. Friday's for the first time last winter and low and behold, what was on the beverage list than my two favorite beers (Guinness and Blue Moon) mixed together with the lighter beer on the bottom and the dark one floating on top! They called it the Eclipse, but turn's out it's actually called a Black & Blue, a cousin to the Black & Tan.

5 Hangover Remedies For The Morning After St. Patrick's Day And Beyond

Keith James — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:12:57 +0000

If you live in the Utica area, St. Patrick's Day JUST happened this past weekend with the parade and all, but who's up for some more revelry on the actual weekend when the whole world celebrates? Or better yet, who's up for that AND not having to pay such a high price the next morning?? Cake and eat it too baby!

What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

Top St. Patrick's Day Memes

Keith James — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:38:41 +0000

You’d better scope out these memes now because once the actual St. Patrick’s Day comes around you’ll have to REALLY concentrate just to see them! However, if they aren’t all that funny, they’ll be hilarious by mid afternoon on March 17th! [button href="http://961wodz.com/top-st-patricks-day-drinking-games-for-the-irish-or-posers-and-wannabes-too/" title="St. Patrick's Day Drinking Game [...]

Top St. Patrick's Day Drinking Games For The Irish, Posers And Wannabes Too

Keith James — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:06:59 +0000

Due to the fact that St. Patrick's Day is arguably the top holiday to get sloshed on, we're going to skip any drinking games that require even a little thought to play or to prepare and go straight to the kind you can play even if you're a few green sheets (or the entire bedding department) to the wind...

Best Bars And Pubs In Utica For Drinking On St. Patrick's Day

Keith James — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:48:42 +0000

You can drink by yourself on St. Patrick's Day (totally not fun) or at a house party (marginally fun) but what about mixing it up with friends and strangers alike at a bar DEDICATED to all things Irish and GREEN? You can go anywhere in and around Utica to celebrate, but here's our Top 7 pubs and bars that you simply MUST visit and knock back a Guinness or two or... !!