Wrangler Pro Rodeo Summer Tour Finale

Omaha will be hopping this weekend for the finals of the Wrangler Summer Tour.

After a busy month that included four stops on the ProRodeo Summer Tour, 96 of the summer's top cowboys and cowgirls are making their way to Omaha, Neb., for this weekend's ProRodeo Summer Tour Finale.

Admittedly, the winner of each event gets a lot — there's the title of Finale champion, the crystal cup and of course, the big cash prizes. There's nearly $400,000 up for grabs. Story


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Top Ten Country Songs for Week of 9/24

This week/las week
1 2 George Strait, Give It Away
2 4 Josh Turner, Would You Go With Me
3 1 Steve Holy, Brand New Girlfriend
4 5 Brooks & Dunn, Building Bridges
5 3 The Wreckers, Leave The Pieces
6 9 Heartland, I Loved Her First
7 6 Rodney Atkins, If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
8 11 Keith Urban, Once in a Lifetime
9 10 Dierks Bentley, Every Mile a Memory
10 8 Faith Hill, Sunshine and Summertime

Jeff Burton Wins at Dover

Jeff Burton who hasn't won in 175 races passed Kenseth with 6 laps to go to take the checkered flag. With the win he finds himself in first place in the chase for the Cup. Sunday's Dover 400 likely ended the title hopes of Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Tim McGraw and producer Byron Gallimore have joined together to form a new record label, StyleSonic Records. "I am so excited to officially announce the new label. This is a dream Byron and I have had for a long time..." Tim said.

Gallimore was quoted saying, “I’m looking forward to working with Tim, finding some great new artists and making records together. It’s an amazing time in our careers and this new label creates an outlet for the artists we want to work with.”

For their first release, the newly formed label will partner with Fox 2000 and Curb Records to produce the soundtrack for the motion picture Flicka, due in-stores on October 17. The movie will also be McGraw's debut movie roll when it is released in theatres on October 20.

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Willie Nelson Charged With Misdemeanor Drug Charges

Country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson and several fellow musicians were charged with misdemeanor drug possession by Louisiana police. The bus was stopped early on Monday morning, 9/18/06, about 7 miles east of Lafayette, Louisiana, for a routine commercial inspection, and a state trooper smelled marijuana inside the bus. Police confiscated about 1.5 pounds of marijuana and 0.2 pound of mushrooms. Others charged with the Nelson were his sister, Bobbie Nelson, 75, who plays piano in his band; road manager David Anderson, 50; and bus drivers Gates Moore, 54, and Tony Sizemore, 59. All were issued misdemeanor citations and released.

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Country Music Top Ten for Week of 9/17

This week/last week
1 2 Steve Holy, Brand New Girlfriend
2 3 George Strait, Give It Away
3 1 The Wreckers, Leave The Pieces
4 7 Josh Turner, Would You Go With Me
5 6 Brooks & Dunn, Building Bridges
6 4 Rodney Atkins, If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
7 5 Little Big Town, Bring It On Home
8 8 Faith Hill, Sunshine and Summertime
9 9 Heartland, I Loved Her First
10 11 Dierks Bentley, Every Mile a Memory

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Kevin Harvick Wins the Sylvania 300

Kevin Harvick is the man to beat after winning Sunday's Chase opener giving him his first career Cup points lead. Kevin Harvick saw a hole in front of him, between two cars. Driving through it would be risky, but he shoved his Chevrolet in between Denny Hamlin and Jeff Burton, forcing his way to the front and running away with the win Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway.



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Alcohol Use Boosts Income

Another study that backs up my recreational habits.

People who consume alcohol earn significantly more at their jobs than non-drinkers, according to a US study that highlighted "social capital" gained from drinking.

The study published in the Journal of Labor Research Thursday concluded that drinkers earn 10 to 14 percent more than teetotalers, and that men who drink socially bring home an additional seven percent in pay.

"Social drinkers are out networking, building relationships, and adding contacts to their BlackBerries that result in bigger paychecks."

See the whole story.

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Sara Evans on ABC's Dancing with the Stars

Sara Evans made her dance debut Monday night on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. She made it past round one so, if you missed it be sure to catch it next week. Among her competition in the contest are Jerry Springer, NFL running back Emmit Smith, actors Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day), Mario Lopez (Saved By The Bell), Joseph Lawrence (Blossom) and Harry Hamlin (L.A. Law), and political commentator Tucker Carlson. She says, "You know, dancing is such a part of music. The two go hand-in-hand." Sara also admits a love to dance and "boogie" on stage.

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Tim McGraw’s Swampstock 2006

Down on the Swamp

Tim McGraw's 11th annual Swampstock event, which combines a celebrity softball game with a concert filled with country stars, will take place Oct. 7, 2006 at Tim's sports complex in Rayville, Louisianna.

Among those confirmed to appear with McGraw are Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Hot Apple Pie, Redneck Rockers and Catherine Raney. Proceeds from the event go to benefit McGraw’s Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation.

Tim McGraw -- Official Site

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Country Music Top Ten for Week of 9/10

This week/last week
1 1 The Wreckers, Leave The Pieces
2 2 Steve Holy, Brand New Girlfriend
3 4 George Strait, Give It Away
4 3 Rodney Atkins, If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
5 5 Little Big Town, Bring It On Home
6 6 Brooks & Dunn, Building Bridges
7 8 Josh Turner, Would You Go With Me
8 7 Faith Hill, Sunshine and Summertime
9 12 Heartland, I Loved Her First
10 16 Keith Urban, Once in a Lifetime

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Harvick Rocks & Rolls in Richmond

Kevin Harvick gets a big jump in the playoff standings and things are like the King would say, "all shook up" after Tony Stewart falls to 11th.

Harvick passed Busch as he headed to the white flag and pulled away for the win. It was Harvick's third win of the season - a career-high for the driver who replaced Dale Earnhardt for the Richard Childress Racing team.

Current standings

1.	Matt Kenseth	Leader
2.	Jimmie Johnson	-5
3.	Kevin Harvick	-10
4.	Kyle Busch	-15
5.	Denny Hamlin	-20
6.	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	-25
7.	Mark Martin	-30
8.	Jeff Burton	-35
9.	Jeff Gordon	-40
10.	Kasey Kahne	-45

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NASCAR Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond

Nextel Cup Saturday 7pm on TNT

2005 Winner
Kurt Busch

2006 Qualifying postions
1 Denny Hamlin
2 Jeff Burton
3 Jeff Gordon
4 Mark Martin
5 Kevin Harvick

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ProRodeo 2006 Summer Tour Finale

The ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale will be held in Omaha, NE at the Qwest Center, Sept. 28-30, 2006. Contestants reach a series finale event by finishing in the top 12 of the Tour Standings after the final Tour rodeo of the series.

Format: A tournament-style format is used at the championship events, with all 12 contestants in each event competing in a preliminary round. The top eight in the aggregate then advance to the semifinal round, but their previous scores and times are thrown out. The top four contestants from the semifinals advance to the finals, where scores and times again are erased. Final round scores and times determine the winners. More Information

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Farm Aid 2006

September 30th at the Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ. More info

Artists Scheduled to Perform at Farm Aid 2006 Presented by Silk Soymilk

• Willie Nelson
• John Mellencamp
• Neil Young
• Dave Matthews
• Jerry Lee Lewis with Roy Head
• Los Lonely Boys
• Arlo Guthrie
• Gov't Mule
• Steve Earle and Allison Moorer
• Steel Pulse
• Shelby Lynne
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
• Jimmy Sturr & his Orchestra
• Pauline Reese
• Danielle Evin

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Country Music Top Ten for Week of 9/3

1 2 The Wreckers, Leave The Pieces
2 3 Steve Holy, Brand New Girlfriend
3 1 Rodney Atkins, If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
4 5 George Strait, Give It Away
5 4 Little Big Town, Bring It On Home
6 6 Brooks & Dunn, Building Bridges
7 6 Faith Hill, Sunshine and Summertime
8 8 Josh Turner, Would You Go With Me
9 9 Brad Paisley, The World
10 12 Kenny Chesney, Summertime

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Kasey Kahne wins two in California

Winning both the Busch and Nextel Cup races, he had a superb weekend of driving. He did what he had to do to keep his hopes alive for the playoffs.

Kahne said,``You can't expect to win. You can't expect to lead the most laps just because you want to,'' he said. ``It's way too tough competition. But we just hit everything right this weekend.'' Kahne started by winning Saturday night's Busch Series event on the 2-mile oval, then led a race-high 132 of 250 laps Sunday on the way to his series-leading fifth victory of the season. He closed in on a spot in the Chase with one race remaining to get it done.Story

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NASCAR Ameriquest 300 at the California Speedway

NASCAR Nextel Cup Ameriquest 300 Sunday at 8:05pm on TNT

2006 Winner
Kyle Busch

2007 Qualifying order
1. Kurt Busch
2. Brian Vickers
3. Clint Bowyer
4. Scott Riggs
5. Martin Truex Jr.

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Labor Day Explained

I hope everybody has a great Labor Day. Enjoy honoring yourself!

The History of Labor Day from the USDOL.

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means

"Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day...is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation."

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

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