When a person thinks about Thanksgiving Day, their mind will ultimately drift toward thoughts of turkey, pumpkin pie, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This Turkey Day staple has captured the hearts of many for over 80 years. The Macy's Parade, which was originally the Macy's Christmas Parade, first made its debut in 1924.… 2 Comments

Many look forward to Thanksgiving Day as a time to pig out on anything and everything in sight. While there is nothing wrong with this concept theoretically, it can put a serious damper on anyone trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. According to the American Council on Exercise, the average Thanksgiving Day meal is 3,000 calories.… Post the First Comment

At first glance, there is not much to do in Hammond. But for those over 21 with a little cash to spare, there's always the Horseshoe Casino. Even for those who don't care for gambling, the Horseshoe offers a wide variety of entertainment. Here are some of the events the casino offers for the remainder of 2009: Sundays - Sunday Night Jazz Series: Fans of jazz in Northwest Indiana need not travel into Chicago to experience the music.… 1 Comment

The sequel to the popular movie "The Boondock Saints" hit the screens on Nov. 13. The sequel was titled, "The Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day." The film aims itself at an audience looking for a fun movie and succeeds. It lacks in some story elements and things jump around, but other than that, it is fun and exciting.… Post the First Comment