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January is Divorce Month

Jen Austin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:30:44 +0000

June may be a big month for weddings, and December may be a big month for quiet, happy moments with family, but the experts say be very leery of January. That’s Divorce Month. The buzz of the holidays apparently wear off by that point and couples are looking for a fresh start. After exhausting all [...]

Top Baby Names of 2012 Revealed

Jen Austin — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:15:33 +0000

America has a fascination with boys’ names that end in the letter N. And with girls’ it’s all the rage to end the name with an A. Babycenter has revealed their Top 100 Baby Names of 2012, and judging by the list, kindergarten classes in five years will be well-populated with Aidens and Sophias. This [...]

We Survived the Busiest Shopping Day of the Year. Which Day is LEAST Busy?

Jen Austin — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:00:24 +0000

The longest lines on Black Friday were reported at Target, Walmart, and Best Buy in Tyler. Broadway Square Mall was jam packed most of the day Friday too. If you want to avoid the crowds, which day this holiday season will be the least busy? It’s coming up in the next five days. ShopperTrak predicts [...]

Driving in the Fast Lane — How You Are Doing it Wrong

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:02:44 +0000

There is nothing more stressful for some than driving down Texas’ major highways. The high speeds and unpredictable drivers around you can cause your hands to sweat. But, there is hope for an easier and safer drive across Texas. What is the one thing everyone could do differently? Driving on Texas’ highways could be a [...]

From The Random Files: Strange Bathroom Facts

Lucky Larry — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:03:17 +0000

Every so often I run across some stats that are totally random and leave you going, “Huh? Really?” For fun today, I thought I’d give you some of the random facts from the bathroom that I ran across yesterday. Now, I don’t really recall how I ended up on this page, I guess I was [...]

A New Kind of Hate — What is the Deal with Gingerism?

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:43:05 +0000

Everyone knows a redhead. They are people just like everyone else with brown or blonde hair. So, why are they treated so differently? What makes them different? Why are people so anti-redhead? Redheads have been all over the news, internet, and television lately. More and more women are dying their hair to a more red [...]

Holiday Shopping Season is Officially Here

Jen Austin — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:30:45 +0000

I think I saw the first big, full-blown display of Christmas trees and snow globes and dancing elves in a store around September 15th. That's pure madness! But after I stopped fighting it in my head, I let my excited 4-year old drag me into that section of the store and we both picked up a snow globe and shook it

Underwear Buyers Help the Economy

Jen Austin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:45:49 +0000

Have you heard the crazy notion that men’s underwear sales are an economic indicator? When men’s underwear sales are up, the economy is doing well. When people are not buying guys’ tighty whities, the economy is in the tank. Ladies, do you think it’s true? Who knows what the exact reasoning behind it is. Some [...]

'First World Problems' PSA Will Make You Laugh, Think

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:30:09 +0000

"First World Problems" are meant to be a joke. The internet meme mocks the way the planet's more privileged citizens will complain about things many people would consider luxuries.

But if all you know is the First World, wouldn't these "problems" be real to you? In a parody video from Ryan Higa, First World Problems -- or FWP -- finally get treated with the seriousness they deserve.

Forbes Magazine Names Houston the Coolest City in America — Do You Agree?

Jen Austin — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:59:03 +0000

These sorts of lists always create arguments. Do you think our neighbors in Houston are the “coolest” in the US? I don’t think this article considered Longview. Y’all are cool too. Forbes Magazine loves Houston. According to Forbes.com, and it’s list of the Coolest Cities in America, Houston is tops. Do you agree? Criteria included [...]

Jagerbombs Make You Wanna Do What?

Michael Storm — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:00:47 +0000

I'm not sure what's more surprising, the fact that someone spent time and money to study this or that they didn't know it already. Anyway, hold on to your seats because according to a new study from the University of Buffalo, we now know for sure that mixing alcohol and energy drinks makes college students more likely to...

Mythical Creatures, Aliens and Phenomena — Do You Believe? [POLL]

Fish — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:12:18 +0000

So the whole conversation starts today because I was watching TV last night and was wondering how many people believe in mythical and wondrous creatures, aliens or even spirits or ghosts. As we sit back and think, there have been numerous recordings, sightings and just people who believe in some of these things. I personally [...]

Things Guys Are Scared of But Won't Admit It [POLL]

Fish — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:09:24 +0000

The conversation starts today with a little story about what happened to me last weekend while moving with a couple of friends. And it inspired me to talk about things that will make a grown man poop, run or bring the little girl voice out of a grown man.So, the story starts with me moving [...]

14 Surefire Signs You're the Creepy Guy in the Bar on Fat Tuesday

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:00:33 +0000

Every watering hole has one: the oddball character who’s strange. We don’t mean ‘strange’ in that he reminisces about the days he enjoyed a good Zima, either. We mean strange, as in he’s just plain spooky. Here’s how you can tell if you’re that guy: 1. When you walk in, the music actually screeches to [...]

Strange Court Cases Straight From East Texas — Our Top 4

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:15 +0000

Tidewater Muse, Facebook You hear about weird court cases on the news about stupid people who do stupid things to end up in jail. You hear these stories and you think “How stupid can someone be?”. Well, you’d be surprised. Here are a few examples of local East Texans who broke the law and made [...]

Top 5 All Time Halloween Candy!

Michael Storm — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:55 +0000

Ok...door knocking time is almost upon us and if you're anything like me you want to get, and give, the good stuff! So if you just can't decide on what candy you should hand out, here's my Top 5 Halloween Candy list that is sure to please!

5. Smarties - A little sour, a little sweet, it's Halloween chalky goodness. Check out the full list after the jump!

This Day in History for October 9 – Che Guevara Executed and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:00:20 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1888 – The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public (More info)

1936 – Harnessing the power of the Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles (More info)

This Day in History for October 8

Shauna Wright — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:00:49 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1871 – The Great Chicago Fire begins and goes on to kill 250 people, leave 100,000 people homeless, and destroy thousands of buildings (More info)

1956 – The New York Yankees’ Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in World Series history (More info)

This Day in History for October 7 – California Elects Schwarzenegger and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:00:35 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1849 – Poet-writer Edgar Allan Poe dies at age 40 (More info)

1959 – USSR probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon (More info)

This Day in History for October 5 – PBS Founded and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:00:10 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1921 – The World Series is broadcast on the radio for the first time (More info)

1945 – A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of Warner Brothers’ studios (More info)