Nora Schreiber
Top Five Coolest Science Advancements of 2012
Every day, let alone each year, there are breakthroughs in science. Some as a solution to a problem and some just for fun. This year, 2012, there have been loads of amazing scientific advancements. Some will blown you away.
Westboro Baptist Petition is the Most Popular Petition of the White House Initiative [POLL]
When the Westboro Baptist Church announced that they planned to protest the funerals of those lost during the Sandy Hooks Elementary shooting, the world set forth to shut them down. The efforts to have this "church" recognized by the government as a legal hate group has blown up the internet with response.
It’s Cold in East Texas, But Not This Cold [VIDEO]
Our Christmas became, almost in a matter of hours, a white Christmas. Out of no where we are dealing with low, low temperatures and snow sticking to the ground. For all of East Texas, this is quite a change from our 100 degree summers and mild winters. But, we have to keep in mind that we are not nearly close to how cold it can get.
Did Santa Bring What You Wanted For Christmas? [POLL/VIDEO]
Well, Christmas has come and gone. All of the egg nog is gone, the Christmas dinner is just left overs, and all of the presents are unwrapped. So, how did it go for you? Did you get everything that you wanted?
A White Christmas — Reasons Why it May Be Better We May Not Have One [VIDEO]
This Christmas will not be a white Christmas for East Texans. Some people may be sad for this. With all that comes with snow, this might be a blessing. Watch these hilarious videos to feel a little better about our 60 degree Christmas.
End of Life as You Know it — Why You Shouldn’t Drink and Drive This Christmas
During the holiday season there are lots of chances to drink. When it is time to head home, how will you get there? There are plenty of reasons not to drive after you have been drinking. Will you make the right decision this Christmas?
The Ten Worst Things to do Because of the “Mayan Apocalypse”
Just like Y2K, it looks like the Mayan Apocalypse was just another dooms day prediction come and gone with no end of times. For some though, this was a serious scare. They may have started to prepare for it. Maybe you did too. But, what are the ten worst things to have done to get ready for this apocalypse that you will regret tomorrow?
How Much Can You Trust a Restaurant? — The Gross Facts About Eating Out
We have all battled a little food poising at least once in our lives. That lunch date out with friends turn into an evening spent with the toilet. Never a pretty sight, is it? With getting sick from restaurant food so common place, why do we keep chancing it?
The Alabama Shakes Cover Led Zepplin [VIDEO/POLL]
The Alabama Shakes were recently honored with Rolling Stone magazine naming their song "Hold On" the number one song of 2012. They are THAT good. But, what happens when the cover someone else's song? Take a listen to this Led Zepplin cover and tell us.
What is Really in Your Belly Button + Who Would Have the Smelliest? [POLL]
The belly button is something that we don't always think about, but is always there. As children we learn where is it and how to point to it. But, since then what have we learned about that little spot on our stomaches? Here is a little more info. Plus, vote on who might have the smelliest.
Tyler’s Art in the Park is Coming Soon and Needs Your Help
This year will be the Goodman Legrand Museum's fourth annual Art in the Park. This year will be even bigger and better, but it can't grow without you. Don't know what is event is? Here is a little introduction, and how you can help.
Best Cat Video Ever Made — Patty Cake Cats [VIDEO]
Sure, there are lots of videos of cats on the internet. Some are cute, some are sad (thanks a lot Sarah Mclachlan), and some are funny. With an overwhelming amount of these clips on YouTube and Facebook, you might be getting tired of them. If they are all starting to run together and get boring to you, try this one. I believe it to be the best cat video ever made.