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It's playoff time for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and that means you won't be seeing any selfies on instagram from LeBron James. Cleveland's star doesn't use his cellphone during the postseason. he avoids social media and watches NBA games with the sound muted.

But James briefly lifted his personal media boycott to congratulate good friend Chris Paul. He changed his policy Saturday when Paul hit a game-winning layup in the final seconds of game 7 to send the Clippers past defending champion San Antonio. James says he grabbed his wife's phone and called Paul to tell him congrats.

The Cavaliers opened Monday night's Eastern Conference Semifinal against Chicago with a close game that ended in a loss. The winner of the best of seven series will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Website: Screen-free Week


A small southeast Ohio college is adding athletics to the mix next school year. The Athens Messenger reports the Hocking College board of trustees has approved a two-year pilot program to add athletics to the college this fall.

The Hocking College Hawks will compete in archery, men's and women's basketball, cheerleading, football and volleyball. Hocking College president Betty Young says she's seen an "overwhelming response" from students and prospective students who are interested in participating. Coaches won't be paid for the first year and will be considered volunteer.

Website: Hocking College, Athletics at Hocking College


A rare Declaration of Independence print published more than two centuries ago and tucked away in historical archives in Ohio for more than 140 years will be displayed publicly for the first time by a Cincinnati museum. The Cincinnati Museum Center says the Holt broadside was printed by newspaper publisher and printer John Holt in White Plains, New York, on July 9, 1776.

Broadsides are poster-like documents historically used for advertisements and news, including political proclamations.

Museum center officials say they didn't know how rare the Holt broadside was until Christie's Auction House authenticated it. A Christie's official says Holt's broadsides are among the rarest, with only three others known to exist.

Website: Our Documents, Declaration of Independence

Website: Library of Congress, An American Time Capsule, Three Centuries of Printed Broadsides.


Buckle up! Our favorite amusement park is open for business on Saturday... and they'll be showcasing a new ride!

Cedar Point will open the gates to visitors for it's 146th season. In case you didn't know, it's the second oldest operating amusement park in the United States. And there will be a new ride for thrill seekers. We told you about the Rougarou back in September. This is the park's first floorless coaster. Rougarou flips its passengers upside down an amazing four times at speeds over 60 miles per hour, all while their feet dangle just inches above the steel track below. sounds like fun.

Website: Cedar Point Amusement Park, Roller Coasters