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Top Ten Things Americans Agree On

Townsquare Media — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:19:10 +0000

We disagree about a lot of things in this country, but there are a few things we all agree on – regardless of race, religion, and political party. According to surveys by Pew, Gallup, and General Social Survey, here are 10 things that at least 90% of Americans supposedly agree on: 1. There is a [...]

Top 10 Most Popular Baby Names of 2012

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:02 +0000

The Social Security Administration released their list of the top baby names in 2012 yesterday (May 9) Sophia and Jacob topped the list of most popular names in 2012, just like they were in 2011. And Jacob has been the number one name for boys since 1999 – that’s fourteen years. For boys, the top [...]

5 Awesome Notes To Kids By Moms

Stephanie McMaster — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:40:20 +0000

Mothers have been communicating with their children via handwritten notes for years. Some mothers put more of a humorous spin on their notes than others, however. With Mother's Day right around the corner, we're hoping the children of the moms behind these hilarious notes have something awesome planned for them:

Many Women Still Hate it When People Know They're Pooping

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:32:47 +0000

Everybody poops. Even women (*gasp*). Now men, we’ll pop a squat wherever, whenever, but not women. For some reason many women have a crippling embarrassment over dropping bombs in the bathroom. A new survey found that a full 70% of women say they hate when people know they’re pooping, and “will go to great lengths [...]

8 Things You Should Do To Ensure You Have a Happy Relationship

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:28:34 +0000

Relationships. It’s no secret that a successful one takes work – and a lot of it. But don’t worry, we’ve found a ‘happy couple cheat sheet’ that will all but guarantee you have the happiest relationship possible. Our friends over at Zoosk.com surveyed over 1,118 people who claim to be happy couples, and the result [...]

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:56:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

Six Everyday Things You Might Be Doing Wrong

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:16:34 +0000

There are thousands of things we do on a daily basis that we never give a second thought to, and would never need to anyway. But if you think you’ve got this whole life thing figured out, here’s a list that might change your mind. Putting leftovers in the fridge, leaving your handbag or wallet [...]

New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:28 +0000

Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping? A new CouponCabin survey of 2,130 people touched on the issue of tipping and the rules you should follow when you do tip. There are always arguments about who should receive tips, so here’s a list of jobs and the percentage of people who [...]

Filmmaker Sets Out to Meet All His Facebook Friends [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:30:59 +0000

Do you know everyone on your friend list? One man decided he wanted to reconnect with his friends face-to-face.

Wedding Survey Reveals You'd Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:56:47 +0000

Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account. A new survey of 17,500 women married last year sheds some hard-to-believe light on just how much weddings cost. Hold on to your bouquet because the average wedding cost $28,427 [...]

Woman Turned Down for Massage Because She's Too Fat — Is It Fair?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:51:13 +0000

Laura Smith didn’t get a massage, but she was still rubbed the wrong way. The 31-year-old woman claims the National Healing Center, in Aurora, Colorado, refused to give her a massage last month because she is too fat. The owner of the spa, Penny Wells, allegedly told Smith, “I’m really sorry, but you’re just too [...]

Study Reveals Surprising Answer About What Makes Someone Sexy

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:12:11 +0000

Figuring out what makes someone sexy is no laughing matter. Or is it? Valentine’s Day is just about here, so if you’re still single, you may want to know just what a potential mate is trying to find. In a survey of more than 2,000 people who were asked what makes someone sexy, good sense [...]

5 Things a Big City Has Over Wichita Falls

Tony Kerns — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:14:53 +0000

If you haven’t seen it yet, Bethany Lee recently posted “5 Reasons Why Living In Wichita Falls is Better Than the Big City”, laying out reasons why you should second guess moving away. Having lived in Wichita Falls for a third of my life, I can definitely say I have a love and fond memories for

Austin's 'Dr. Nerdlove' Has Love Advice For Everyone

Tony Kerns — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:19:06 +0000

As Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, love is in the air for many people. But let’s face facts, for many others, love is around the corner ready to mug them and leave them curled up in the fetal position crying. A holiday centered around love can be a harsh and sad reminder for those who [...]

Secrets for Stress-Free Homemade Family Dinners

Townsquare Media — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:56:06 +0000

Preparing an involved family dinner may not sound like the most appealing idea at the end of a long day. But homemade food is usually healthier, more economical, and certainly more delicious than ordering takeout dinners. “The best way to ensure you’re feeding your family wholesome meals is to make it yourself,” says Katie Workman, [...]

5 Simple Tips to Cope If You're Stressed Out at Work

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:59:50 +0000

So, you say work has got you stressed out. There’s good news — you’re not alone. More importantly, you’re not helpless, either. There are plenty of ways you can handle the stress that comes with your job so it doesn’t gnaw at you, even when you’re off the clock. Here are a couple of tips [...]

Top 5 Ways to Tell if Someone is Lying

92.9 NIN — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:59:00 +0000

We all like to believe we have a great BS detector. But most people aren't as good as they think. Because we all still lie, and we all still expect to get away with it.

Luckily there are real ways to sniff out when someone's lying, and they're a lot more specific - and effective - than "going with your gut

Guns Guitars And Pancakes This Saturday At The MPEC

Dave Diamond — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:49:31 +0000

We're thinking it's gonna be a pretty good Saturday in Wichita Falls. Especially if you're one who likes guns, guitars or pancakes!

Teen Forced to Sign 'Mom Contract' to Get iPhone

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:45:48 +0000

The day a teen gets his or her own iPhone is usually one of the happiest of their youth. They're finally seen as responsible, semi-independent individuals. However, this 13-year-old, whose mother decided to attach her own 18-point agreement of rules and guidelines in exchange for the phone, might have reason to look for happier days.

Ex-Cop Reveals How to Avoid Getting a Traffic Ticket

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:19:30 +0000

Nobody likes getting pulled over and we all dread those infamous - and expensive - traffic tickets. If you've ever wanted insider info on how to avoid a speeding ticket, here you go.