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10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Order to Have the Best Summer Vacation Ever

Kathy Landin — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:41:30 +0000

At last, summer vacation time is here. If you haven’t started planning, it’s not too late. There’s a lot of summer ahead of us, and you can still find time to get out of town with your family before school starts back up again. Just make sure you you don’t fall into a few common traps and you’ll have the best vacation ever.

Best CMT Awards Performance – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:30:12 +0000

Over a dozen of country music’s top stars performed on the big stage and outside the Bridgestone Arena during the 2012 CMT Music Awards telecast on Wednesday night. It was a fast-paced, high-energy night full of highlights. Even softer songs like Kenny Chesney‘s ‘Come Over’ proved to be can’t-miss television. Which performance was your favorite?

Looking for the Best Prices on Flights? Follow These Simple Tips

Mike Adams — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:35 +0000

Buying airfare shouldn’t be as complex as trying to handicap a race horse, but the truth is sometimes it’s trickier. Most people at least have a fighting chance with a little beginner’s luck when making their first bet on the ponies, yet those of us who have been flying for years can’t seem to get [...]

The 6 Best Online Card Sites for Mother's Day to Help You Show Mom How Great She Really Is

Wendy Gould — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:34:35 +0000

Whether you’ve already splurged on mom or are panicking at the last minute to find an easy way to show your appreciation for all she does, have no fear. The Internet is here to save the day with online Mother’s Day cards. Some showcase your sense of humor, some get all mushy gushy and heartfelt, [...]

Best of Billings

Cat Country — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:36:09 +0000

We're highlighting the best of the Magic City! Here are some of our favorite posts showing the best of Billings. Whether it's local restaurants, events, or places to hang out around town, we want to showcase the best of our hometown right here.

The Best of Cat Country Online 2011 – Our Top 10 Posts

Cat Country — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:04:50 +0000

As 2011 comes to a close, we thought we'd take a look back at some of our most popular posts of the year. Check out the list to see what was popular with our listeners this year. Here's to a great 2012!

Is America the Best Country in the World? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:00:29 +0000

According to a survey from the Pew Research Center of 2003 American adults, the idea of American exceptionalism is alive and well among the 48 percent of the country who say the US stands alone as the best country in the world. Fourty-two percent of the poll’s respondents classified America as “one of the greatest countries in [...]

What Are the 10 Best Places to Retire?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:28 +0000

When people retire, they often decide to pull up stakes and move to a new city. No longer bound by the restraints of employment offices or client locales, retirees may instead find themselves drawn to places with great weather, affordable housing or better amenities than where they currently live.

U.S. News used data from Onboard Informatics to ascertain 10 things people look for when they retire, and matched up those attributes with cities excelling in each.

Raleigh, NC Is the Best City to Live — Did Your City Make the Top 20?

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:27 +0000

The 377,487 residents of Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have something to cheer about as their city has been rated the number one city to live in the nation by Businessweek.com’s first-ever ranking of America’s Best Cities. The rankings were created by looking at 16 factors, including the number of nightlife and cultural [...]

Which Cities Have the Best — and Worst — Commute Times?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:00:07 +0000

If you’re fed up with your long commute to work, you may want to consider a move to Great Falls, Montana.

While a new report from the Census Bureau shows the average US commute is about 25 minutes, those in Great Falls only have a 14-minute travel time, the shortest in the country.

Best Places To Take Mom On Mother's Day In Billings – My Top Five

Karen Gallagher — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:44:14 +0000

Treat Mom like a queen this weekend. My five top favorite places to go and be spoiled by my husband and kids! The Rex 1: A thick piece of Prime Rib and all the fixings with a glass of wine at the REX. —————————————————————————————————————————————– The Carbon County Steakhouse and The Red Lodge Candy Store 2: [...]

Brad Paisley's 5 Best Country Duets [VIDEO]

Cat Country — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:33:33 +0000

Brad Paisley's newest record, This is Country Music, plays like a country rock mix tape curated and orchestrated by Paisley himself. It's packed with guest appearances from the likes of coiffed guitar acrobat Marty Stuart, classic rock crooner Don Henley and, of course, Paisley's go-to duet partner these days, Carrie Underwood. Plus, Clint Eastwood whistles the melody to the instrumental 'Eastwood.' If that sounds like the most awesome thing ever, well, what can we say?

Not that it's anything new for the 'Celebrity' singer - he's put together some great collaborations in his day. Check out our list of the five best Paisley duets of all time, and when you're done reading, head over to our Facebook page to enter for your chance to win a trip to West Palm Beach to see Paisley in concert - and meet him backstage.