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US – Sunday, March 21

SXSW ’10: Get your dance on, great songs optional

The trends that emerged from the SXSW Music Conference in Austin last week are still bubbling to the top as I make sense of the hundreds of songs that filled the city for four days, but one thing I definitely noticed is that popular music may soon have a lot more emphasis on flexibility.

Cinderella still alive as NCAAs reach Sweet 16

The bracket-busters are out in force this year.

Health care gets shot in the arm with House OK

The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a sweeping health care overhaul yesterday, expanding insurance coverage to nearly all Americans and handing President Barack Obama a landmark victory.

At AKC, it’s score one for the mutts

Founded in 1884 as a registry for pure-bred dogs, the American Kennel Club didn’t traditionally offer many perks for your beloved lab-poodle-schnauzer mix. But as of April 1, the AKC Canine Partners Program will offer mutts not only membership benefits, but opportunities to compete at dog sporting events.

Woods goes on record, sort of

Tiger Woods was living a lie. At times, the world’s best golfer said it was really tough to even look at himself in the mirror.

5 minutes and other silly laws

Take your time. The sign may say no parking after 9:30 a.m., but the law that took effect yesterday says its 9:35 a.m.

Beware the Ides of March

The Flyers travel to Ottawa tomorrow before returning to the Wachovia Center to face Minnesota on Thursday night. Here’s what we saw last night from the Orange & Black:

New York contests

Win a Jersey Shore package courtesy of Metro and Tropicana

Win an overnight Jersey Shore package including dinner, breakfast, a gift certificate to Tropicana Salon and admission to Providence.

New York contests

Win tickets to see NKOTB

Enter to win two orchestra seats to see New Kids on the Block at Radio City Music Hall.

Boston contests

"How to Train Your Dragon"

Win free tickets to a special advance screening of "How to Train Your Dragon 3D" at Boston theater on Tuesday, March 23. Enter below, and don't forget to tell us your favorite tip for how to train a dragon and you could win a copy of the "How to Train Your Dragon" book.

NEW YORK CONTESTS

Win orchestra seats to Banana Schpeel

Enter to win orchestra seats to Banana Schpeel.

New York contests

Win two tickets to see Willie Nelson

Win two orchestra seats to Willie Nelson and Family live in concert July 28 at Radio City Music Hall.

NEW YORK CONTESTS

Win tickets to see Gipsy Kings!

Enter to win two orchestra seats to see Gipsy Kings on April 27th at Radio City Music Hall.

New York Contest

Win 2 Orchestra Seats to this Concert

Win 2 orchestra seats to this concert

NEW YORK CONTESTS

Win 4 front row seats to Riverdance!

Win 4 front row seats to Riverdance!

Philly contests

Win 2 free tickets to see "The Runaways"

Win 2 free tickets to see "The Runaways" at a Philadelphia theater.

Philadelphia contests

Win tickets to "How to Train Your Dragon"

Boston contests

Win tickets to see "Hot Tub Time Machine"

Win tickets for you plus one friend to see "Hot Tub Time Machine" at a local Boston theater.

New York contests

Win two tickets to the Wine & Wishes benefit auction

Win two tickets to Wine& Wishes, the 7th annual wine auction and tasting benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. The event, hosted by CBS 2 anchor Chris Wragge with special guest chef Dave Martin fro "Top Chef," will be held March 24 at Chelsea Piers.

Boston Contests

Win passes to see The Last Song

Enter to win a pass for two to the advance Boston screening of THE LAST SONG on March 25th at a local Boston theater.

The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.

How to spend your tax refund like a pro

Spring is in the air: It’s time to hunt down the best deal on this season’s must-have sandals, indulge in one too many candy Easter eggs and, oh yeah, do your taxes.