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New Year’s Resolutions: Which Ones Will You Probably Not Stick To? [POLL]
We all try our hardest to stick with our New Year's resolutions. We set goals to accomplish in the effort to better ourselves over the new year, but most of the time we fail a week or month in. What will you set to commit to for 2013?
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What is Festivus? — How to Celebrate This Unique Holiday [VIDEO]
Most of us have heard about the quirky holiday named Festivus because of an episode of 'Seinfeld,' but did you know that it is a real secular holiday? This celebration has grown from the TV script and is being honored around the world. But, what exactly is Festivus?
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Funny and Sad Fears — A List of Crazy + Weird Phobias
We can all become scared sometimes, but was that fear grows out of control it will become a phobia. But, some of these legitimate phobias are just too funny. Who would be so afraid of something like "Being watched by a duck." This list of phobias will surely get you through hump day.
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Pound of Marijuana Found in East Texas Fire Inspector’s Home [UPDATED]
A Longview civilian fire inspector has resigned after a pound of marijuana was found in her home. Being a longtime East Texas fire department employee made this find a real surprise.
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Shopping in Tyler — Where to Find the Perfect Dress for Christmas + New Year’s
It is a girl's favorite time of year. Not only do we ladies get to give and receive gifts, we get to go shopping. One of the more fun holiday shopping excursions is to find the perfect Christmas party and New Years celebration dresses. But, where are the best places to look around town?
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Facebook: What is It REALLY Good For? [POLL]
These days, almost everyone has a Facebook page. The one person out of hundreds who has opted out of the trend probably lives under a rock and does not even know what the internet is. But, why is everyone on the social media site? What is the cause behind all of this "all about me" internet flurry?
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Mayan Apocalypse — What to Change in Tyler After We Survive the End of the World
It seems like a waste of time to make too many improvements on yourself, your home, or your city if the end is coming. If the Mayan prediction of Dec. 21, 2012 has been interpreted correctly, no one will be around afterward to see any changes made today or tomorrow. But, what if we survive (because you know we will)? What would change in our fair city of Tyler?
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The Real Snakes on a Plane — Why One Flight Had to Make an Emergency Landing
We have all heard about the movie 'Snakes on a Plane.' Because it held such ridiculous content, no one believed it could really happen. But, it did. One flight lived out the real horror of an uninvited guest on their trip through the skies.
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Cat Playing Vinyl — You Are Doing it Wrong [VIDEO]
There have been some unconventional ways invented to play records, but this cat takes vinyl to a whole other level. DJs, other record mixers, and vinyl enthusiasts will all agree, this cat is playing the record all wrong.
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Christmas Carol Performed by Basketball Players [VIDEO]
We are all being flooded with every rendition of every Christmas carol ever written. Some will be sentimental. Some will be fun. Some even sexy, but none other is like this version of a Christmas favorite.
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A Lesson on Sharing From Some Cute Kids [VIDEO]
Seems as we get older we lose our tendency to share with others. How many people have you seen walk away from the Salvation Army bell ringers without giving their spare change? Giving to others is one of the largest parts of the Holiday season, but these children may the only ones celebrating correctly.
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This Might Be the Happiest Dog Ever [VIDEO]
Lots of dogs love nothing more in the world than to play fetch with a tennis ball. Hours and hours are required of the game to fulfill the dogs never ending itch for the game. But, what to do for man's best friend when man's arm has grown tired from the endless throwing?