Richie Phillips
Getty Images A 40 Year Old Man Survives Niagra Falls – No Film At 11
2 hours ago
I have no film to show you. I can't find anything on the web. Just photos, like the one to follow from the LA Times.com . But here's another example of someone's age not being a detriment to seeking out extreme danger
Larry King Isn’t Too Old To Go Dub Stepping [VIDEO]
4 hours ago
Well, here I go getting defensive about older people again. This next video should act as exhibit A. (A is for AGE) . Age should never be a factor in deciding what hobbies to take up.
photo by Richie Phillips A Beautiful Day At Schenectady Municipal With Three Great Golfers (and Me)
Yesterday
It was a great day of golf. That's not to say that I was great PLAYING golf, but I was with three college guys who were. The only thing that gave me comfort during this experience was Sponge Bob Square Pants. ( That might need explaining)
Getty Images Teachers Now Selling Lesson Plans Online: Isn’t That Cheating Too?
Yesterday
I had a stint as a Social Studies teacher for 5 years on Eastern Long Island. I had to prepare 3 lesson plans a night. Never worked that hard in my life. This service would have certainly made life easier, but hold on a minute here
photo by Richie Phillips Richie Reviews the Grill Daddy [VIDEO]
Yesterday
Tis' the season to be grilling'. And for those of you who don't mind the cooking, but hate the clean-up, they have a gismo on the market called the "Grill Daddy". Have you seen it on those infomercials? I always wondered if it worked. I bought one at Home Depot so you didn't have to. Here's my video review.
Getty Images One Houston Family : $1.5M In College Costs
3 days ago
Not lying. The Ostrofsky's of Houston, Texas made a promise to their five kids - they would have no student loans to pay off. These parents may be eating their words (and lots of macaroni and cheese dinners) real soon.
Getty Images Let’s Give Military Families A Fun Day – At The Clifton Park Elks
3 days ago
We're getting very close to Memorial Day. Let's not forget the reason for the holiday, shall we? It's a lot more than mattress sales. Let's remember the fighting men and women AND their families. And let's try to give the families a fun day in the process.
Richie Schuylerville Elementary Kids Sing & Write Victory Mills Song
4 days ago
Since the Small Town Tour is in Victory Mills, which is essentially Schuylerville, I headed to Schuylerville Elementary to talk about Victory Mills. Or Victory. Confusing but it all comes together. Check out their song and the lyrics after the jump.
Richie Victory Mills Gets The Rhymin’ Treatment From Richie: Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]
4 days ago
It's just a little town in Saratoga County. There are only about 600 residents. Does that qualify you to get your own town theme song? ABSOLUTELY. In fact, this town is getting a web-only version with extra lyrics for no extra charge, 'cuz I'm that kinda guy.
Guy From Kentucky Buys Out An Entire Kmart And Gives It All Away![VIDEO]
5 days ago
I know, I know - bad news sells more papers and gets more "hits" than good news anyday. I don't care. What this guy did deserves top billing, and I'm giving it to him, darn it (at least on our "GNA site). Do you really think this world is full of evil? Read on, oh ye of little faith
from Vimeo Food That’s Smarter Than You: Today’s Tech Talk [VIDEO]
1 week ago
Can you imagine your food actually communicating with you? This is not to be confused with the after affects of eating at a Mexican restaurant. This is something completely different.
Prince Charles Is A Good Weatherman, But He’s No Steve Caporizzo [VIDEO]
1 week ago
We love Steve Caporizzo. He's our in-house meteorologist and a great friend. A consummate weatherman. Now Britain's Prince Charles? He's trying, don't get me wrong, but he'll never make the cut. Check this out.
