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MTV, VH1 AND CMT Are Going Wall To Wall Music Videos

CJ — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:40:50 +0000

Did you ever think you’d see the day when MTV, VH1 and CMT would actually play nothing but music videos? They say they will but there’s a catch.The catch is, the three say they will only do it for one day. The big day is the July 4th. They’re actually going to play music videos. [...]

Bravest Mom Ever Runs Over Carjacker to Heroically Save Her Kids

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:41:41 +0000

The things we’ll do for our children. A Baytown, Texas woman driving with her two kids looked more like Bruce Willis in ‘Die Hard’ when she outfoxed a carjacker in a violent confrontation after he burst into the vehicle. Dorothy Baker-Flugence jumped into action last week when the suspect, armed with a knife, hopped into [...]

5 Manly Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day

Kathy Landin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:19:45 +0000

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe Dad deserves just as much man-pampering on his special day as Mom does on Mother’s Day. Dad has to remain a kid for as long as possible to keep you entertained. He has to be the stern figure when he’s really holding back laughter or thinking about [...]

Dating in the Summer Will Destroy Men's Bank Accounts. Women, Not So Much.

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:00:08 +0000

The weather heats up during the summer, but that doesn’t mean it needs to burn a hole in your wallet while you look for that special someone. A new survey of 1,339 singles by dating site Zoosk.com revealed that men will spend more on dating in the summer than any other season. Sixty-four percent drop [...]

New Miss Iowa Winner Doesn't Let Handicap Stop Her From Pageant Glory

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:31:13 +0000

Miss Iowa is definitely the whole package. Nicole Kelly, who was born without a left forearm, was crowned Miss Iowa last weekend. She will now go on to compete in the Miss America pageant in September. Kelly, 23, hopes to use her new position as a vehicle to help other people who may not appear [...]

The Best (And Worst) States for Tipping May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:57:00 +0000

Here’s a tip: if you want to be a waiter, move to New York. A new survey of more than 2,300 Americans by CouponCodes4U.com has found that people in the Empire State are the most generous tippers in the US, tacking on another 23% to their bills for gratuity. Folks in Arkansas appear to be [...]

Math Enthusiast Offers Staggering $1 Million Prize to Solve Mind-Bending Problem

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:51:27 +0000

Think math is for nerds? There are a million reasons you’re wrong. A banker in Texas is offering $1 million to whoever can figure out a math problem that no one has been able to solve. You don’t need to have aced advanced calculus to know that’s a lot of money. D. Andrew Beal initially [...]

'An Evening With Darius Rucker' in Lafayette

Steve Wiley — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:26:29 +0000

Grab your friends for a fun evening with Darius Rucker on Wednesday, Oct 23rd! It's a benefit for Miles Perret Cancer Services at Parc International in downtown Lafayette. He'll have you rockin' in your boots to his Billboard Country hits and and singing along to your favorites from his days as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish.

5 Helpful Ways to Deal With a Bully at Work

Kathy Landin — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:16:39 +0000

iStockphoto If you’re being bullied at work, you don’t have to just take it. Statistics show that 35 to 45 percent of people in the workforce have experienced bullying at the office, and at least 15 percent have witnessed it (if they haven’t been a part). That means that we don’t just leave bullies behind once [...]

Vicious Tornadoes Tear Through Oklahoma Once Again, At Least 5 Dead [UPDATED]

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:34:18 +0000

UPDATE Saturday 6:15 a.m. EST: The number of reported fatalities is at least five, with another 71 injuries caused by what authorities say are a total of 17 tornadoes ripping through the Midwest on Friday. UPDATE 10:12 p.m. EST: The Associated Press reports a mother and a baby have died due to the tornadoes. Their [...]

Hunter Hayes' "Wanted" Re-Micks With Disney Characters

JayCee — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:00:18 +0000

Did y’all see this? Our Hunter Hayes’ song, “Wanted”, remixed with video from Disney (they are calling it a “Re-Mick”). (Via Youtube)

OMG Hunter Hayes Is In The New Pepsi Commercial [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:47:07 +0000

Lynette Hayes, Hunter Hayes’ mother, posted his new Pepsi commercial on Facebook. Pepsi wants you to rock the CMT Music Awards with a trip to Nashville, VIP red carpet seats and hang time with Hunter Hayes. And we used to see him in the grocery store, lol. Hunter Hayes is finally getting the recognition he [...]

Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others. A Doniphan, Missouri woman who works as a convenience store clerk recently sold herself a winning $1 million ticket in last weekend’s $590 Powerball jackpot. Maryjane Hart’s windfall came just one week after she collected $500 on another ticket she played. For her million dollar payday, Hart chose numbers [...]

New Movies: 'The Hangover Part III,' 'Fast and Furious 6,' 'Epic'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:11:00 +0000

Wow. This is a monster weekend at the box office. While Memorial Day weekend is usually a good one for theaters, it’s rare to see three heavyweights like these all hitting cinemas at the same time. ‘The Hangover Part III’ Phil, Stu and Alan are back for round three, and you can be sure to [...]

Wedding With 25,000 Guests Sounds Ridiculous, But It Actually Happened

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:21 +0000

Trimming the guest list for a wedding is never easy, so you can only imagine the problem one couple with 25,000 people in attendance faced. A wedding featured 25,000 guests on Wednesday night in Jerusalem. This was no Bridezilla demanding everyone she’s ever met be invited to witness her big moment. Rather, the nuptials were [...]

Death Toll in Oklahoma Lowered to 24; Search for Survivors Continues

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:52 +0000

Officials in Oklahoma have lowered the number of deaths suffered to 24 in the massive tornado that swept through the town of Moore Monday night. Originally, the figure had been as high as 51, probably a result of double-counting.

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

How You Can Help Victims of the Tornado in Oklahoma

Chris Kissel — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:51 +0000

A huge tornado touched down just outside of Oklahoma City earlier today, causing widespread destruction and leaving behind a yet-untold number of casualties. To see how you can help those affected, see the list below. This list will continue to be updated. The Oklahoma City Red Cross You can donate to the Oklahoma City Red Cross now. [...]

Massive Tornado Destroys Area Near Oklahoma City; At Least 51 Killed [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:17:01 +0000

An enormous tornado with a debris cloud two miles wide tore through the metropolitan area just south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon.

UPDATE 9:28 p.m. EST: At least 51 people were killed in the storm, including seven children from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, according to KFOR in Oklahoma City. The news station reported that 75 student and staff were inside the school when the storm struck. Officials said Monday night that the search of the rubble remaining of the school had turned to a recovery mission.

Waitress Gets Fired for Insulting Police on Facebook

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:39:31 +0000

Looks like someone didn’t get the memo that what you post on Facebook can be seen by lots of people—and some of them may not like it very much. Ashley Warden, formerly a waitress at a Chili’s in Oklahoma, posted to Facebook a picture of three sheriff’s deputies and wrote the following message: “Stupid cops [...]