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Remembering Kobe Bryant

One year ago today, Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Kobe was 41 and Gianna was 13.  According to Lakers Daily,  the Lakers don’t have any plans for any large memorials, as they don’t want to place any further emphasis on what will already be a challenging day for Bryant’s family. Bryant’s family reportedly has asked NBA teams and the league not to hold tributes today (January 26th.) Instead, the team will reportedly continue to memorialize Kobe in subtle ways, such as by wearing Bryant’s signature sneakers and with Lebron James’ No. 24 finger sleeve. 

Meanwhile, according to Revolt, LeBron spoke on Kobe’s death, saying, “It’s a saying that time heals all and as devastating and as tragic as it was and still is to all of us involved with it… it takes time. Everyone has their own grieving process.”

Kobe Bryant is considered one of the top NBA players of all time. He made 18 All Star teams during his 20 year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a first-round pick in the 1996 draft, winning five NBA championships,  two NBA Finals MVPs and he was the league MVP in 2008.

He was on 15 All-NBA Teams, 12 All-Defensive Teams and led the league in scoring for two seasons. He ranks fourth place in the NBA for all-time regular season scoring and all-time postseason scoring. He also represented the US in several Olympics appearances, where he helped secure gold medals twice.

Kobe is the only player in team history to have both of his jerseys, numbers 8 and 24 retired.

At age 34, Kobe became the youngest player in NBA history to surpass the 30,000 point mark.

Kobe left behind his wife Vanessa and his three daughters Natalia, Capri and Bianka.

To listen to an audio tribute of Kobe click below…

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Box Office Recap – 01/25/2021

Liam Neeson’s toplined The Marksman stayed on top of the box office with $2.03 million, down 35% week-over-week from its opener. Major studios continue to pull back from releasing anything as the vaccine keeps theaters shut down across the country.

Right now, about 56.5% of theaters in the U.S. and Canada are open. Croods held number 2 with $1.82 million and Wonder Woman 1984 held onto number 3 with $1.6 million. 

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Top 10 at the Box Office:

  1. The Marksman, $2.03 million
  2. Croods: A New Age, $1.82 million
  3. Wonder Woman 1984, $1.6 million
  4. Monster Hunter, $820K
  5. News of the World, $810K
  6. Fatale, $415K
  7. Promising Young Woman, $400K
  8. Our Friend, $250K
  9. The War With Grandpa, $164K
  10. Pinocchio, $122K
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Mt. Washington Valley Chamber Of Commerce Brings Family Fun Snow Days To Chamber Members

The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with local ski and snowshoe members to offer Family Fun Snow Days, sponsored by Chalmers Insurance Group. All Chamber members and their family members are encouraged to plan in advance, download the participation form (see links below) and bring forms with them to enjoy a free day of skiing or snowshoeing and half-priced rentals (while supplies last). 

“Family Fun Snow Days is an opportunity to offer a great way to get out on the ski trails and spend some time outside. We are extremely grateful for this partnership with our member ski areas and appreciate the work they are doing during this time to continue offering outdoor adventure,” said Michelle Cruz, Events Manager at Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and coordinator of the program. “Our first Family Fun Snow Day at Great Glen Trails last weekend was a success, and many chamber members enjoyed the chance to get out on the trails, including my dog, Jack, and I!” finished Michelle.

The Chamber is still organizing additional Family Fun Snow Days for 2021.  Here are two events coming up in January and February.

January 24 & 25, 2021: JACKSON SKI TOURING FOUNDATION – Click here to print, and sign form to receive special offer
Join us at Jackson XC Touring Center on January 24 and 25 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Jackson Ski Touring will offer free access to ski trails for all Mt. Washington Valley Chamber members (employees & family members included). Rentals will be available at 50% off on a first come first served basis.

January 31 & February 1: BRETTON WOODS NORDIC CENTER – Click here to print, and sign form to receive special offer
Join us at Bretton Woods Nordic Center on January 31 and February 1 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Bretton Woods will offer free access to Nordic ski trails for all Mt. Washington Valley Chamber members (employees & family members included). Rentals will be available at 50% off.

All chamber members and their family members are required to download the participation form, obtain their employers’ signature and bring the form with them to the Family Fun Snow Day to participate in the event. 

This program is brought to you by the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce with support from Chalmers Insurance Group.

Look for additional Family Fun Snow Day events to be added to the schedule.  You’ll find complete information, links to participation forms and updated schedules at https://mtwashingtonvalley.org/members/index.cfm.  For questions, please call Michelle at 603-662-4984 or email events@mtwashingtonvalley.org.

Tune in tonight at 5pm to Drive Time: A Community Connection to the Valley where Michelle will be featured and will be talking all about Family Fun Snow Days.

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Send A Message to YOUR SWEETHEART… ON THE AIR!

The Mount Washington Radio Group has created an opportunity for you to SHARE “YOUR” LOVE ON THE AIR!

Because of COVID-19… We’ve all been apart through so many milestones, holidays, and more…

Isn’t there someone you’d like to reach out to? We can shout out YOUR MESSAGE as loud as your speakers can handle!

Are you in LOVE? Do you have a CRUSH on someone? Do you want to send out some LOVE to your family?

It’s THE VALLEY LOVE RADIO HOTLINE!

Call 913-356-9145 and we will get your message ON THE AIR for all to hear!

Much like our Class of 2020 Shout Outs, let’s SHARE THE LOVE through our airwaves!

913-356-9145 – Leave Your Message NOW!

It will air at random times on ALL 3 of our Stations from NOW throughout February!

Plus! As an added incentive… You’ll be entered to win a $200 HIS & HERS GIFT CERTIFICATE BUNDLE from The White Mountain Independents!

The winner will be selected at random as we get closer to Valentine’s Day. Feel free to leave as many messages as you’d like but each person will only be entered once for the prize.

Keep checking back here and on our Facebook Page for more details to come!

Special Thanks to Cathedral Ledge Distillery, Poppy and Vale, Designed Gardens Flower Studio!

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How Getting Dressed Up (Or Not) To Sit At Home All Day Affects Your Mood

Most of us have spent nearly a year sheltering in place, and as a result, many of us have ditched jeans for sweatpants. But psychologists believe that even when nobody else will see us, how we dress has the power to influence our mental health as well as our general productivity. And the actual impact of getting dressed up or down varies from person to person. Tracy Thomas is a psychologist and says putting effort into your appearance, even the tiniest bit, is “one of the most important things people can do for their emotional, mental, and psychological health.” She says daily grooming rituals are a sign of “celebrating life,” and says these little celebrations are especially important right now. Licensed clinical psychologist Sheva Assar adds, “If we’re wearing athleisure when working out, going to brunch, outside and when working, it could potentially impact our ability to transition into work mode when we’re wanting to focus on work. So what we’re wearing helps us in making those transitions.” The experts add that creative types in particular might feel the emotional benefits of their wardrobe more than non-creative people. The final piece of advice: pick clothing and grooming practices that make you feel the most confident and comfortable.

For the full article click here.

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Is There A Perfect Time To Work Out? Science Seems To Think So

 

You may wonder if there’s really an optimal time to do a work out, and science seems to think there is. A study published in 2020 found a correlation between exercising between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and a reduction in the risk of certain types of cancer (but the study was small and cannot prove causation). Another study found that people were able to work out harder in the evening, while other studies suggest that afternoon and evenings are when your reaction time is at its quickest. But the take-home message here is that the benefits of working out are numerous, and so the best type of workout is one that you’ll do regularly. And note, if you’re trying to make it a habit, it helps to choose a timeslot that you’re likely to stick to every day.

For the full article click here.

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Feel Good Story of the Week: Teen Survives in Snow Cave After Getting Lost

After going missing while on a snowmobile, a Canadian teenager managed to survive by building a snow cave to stay in until he was found. The 17-year-old in British Columbia, who has not been named, built himself a snow cave in the backcountry to shelter in after being separated from his group, according to South Cariboo Search and Rescue. Friends and family began searching for the teen when he didn’t turn up in the parking lot at a designated time. South Cariboo SAR eventually located the teenager, finding him “in good condition.”

Read more here.