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Little-known Facts About Tyler

CJ — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:15:37 +0000

Everyone knows that Tyler is the rose capital, and that Earl Campbell played football at John Tyler. But lets see if you know any of these historical facts about our wonderful city. Hulton Archives, Getty Images.com Bonnie and Clyde strike in Tyler. The duo visit and borrow some cars. Who would have thought [...]

Best Grad Presents

J Kay — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:29 +0000

Come on ya’ll, those graduates have been busting their butts to make that passing grade. They deserve to be spoiled. Here we have a few ideas to get you started. Laptop: So your little grad will be heading off to school in the fall. Send them prepared by giving them one of these portable personal [...]

Research Shows Sitting Can Kill You

KNUE — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:20:09 +0000

People who sit most of the day have a 54 percent greater risk of heart attack than those who spend a good chunk of the day standing.

Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana came to this conclusion after analyzing the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over 13 years.

The scientists found that even non-smokers who exercise regularly and would be considered in good shape double their risk for heart attack if their job requires them to sit most of the time.

'OMG' New Words Added to the Oxford English Dictionary

Marcie Pink — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:04:22 +0000

Now I can say “<a href=”http://www.oed.com/public/latest/latest-update/#new” target=”_self”>OMG</a>, <a href=”http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-03-24/entertainment/ct-talk-small-talk-0325-20110324_1_muffin-oxford-english-dictionary-symbol” target=”_self”>Look at that muffin top</a>! LOL’ without being grammatically incorrect. (Actually, I have no idea how to use punctuation in association with the initials) — on March 24th, the <a href=”http://english.oxforddictionaries.com/;jsessionid=87DE07C9827E4DF6C66BA68FECD3C631?attempted=true” target=”_self”>Oxford English Dictionary confirmed the additions to the book</a>. <!–more–>I really don’t think it’s necessary [...]

Our Take On Where To Go On a First Date

Amy Austin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:52:56 +0000

We have an intern who has decided to suck it up and start dating again. He is actually pretty nervous

and asked me where he should take this new little lady that has caught his eye. Me being the "work smart" type I posted on KNUE's FaceBook and got your advice. WOW -- Thank you for all the suggestions. I made a quick list of the top five -- read on to see where he may heading out this weekend.

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

KNUE — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:51:36 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and you’ve no doubt got your Irish pub crawl planned. But tomorrow? Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on: Drinkers [...]

Hawaii Named Happiest State in the US

Marcie Pink — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:38:40 +0000

Hawaii was the country's happiest state in 2010.

This according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which takes into account emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, and job satisfaction.

While one might guess that Hawaii's stellar climate has something to do with its residents' contentment, the rest of the top five happiest states were rounded out by Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska and Colorado -- each far from being a tropical paradise.

On the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia was deemed the most miserable state, followed by Kentucky and Mississippi. Read on for the complete list.

Study Finds People Who Need to Use the Restroom Make Better Decisions

Amy Austin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:45:47 +0000

Dutch researchers have discovered that when your bladder is full, you make less impulsive decisions, according to the Telegraph.

The scientists conducted an experiment where one group of volunteers were given a lot of water to dr

Celebi Upgraded My Status To 'Super Mom'

Marcie Pink — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:03:02 +0000

Late yesterday afternoon I got an urgent phone call from my 9 year old son. By the sound of his voice I thought something was wrong. Thoughts of the dogs running loose through the neighborhood or cat tinkle on the sofa race through my mind -- I readied myself to solve any problem he throws down to me. "Mom you HAVE to stop at GameStop on your way home!" he exclaims with the urgency of a true Pokemon Master. Mom Alert was down graded from red (which is the highest) to white (which is the lowest) -- read more after the jump.

What To Do With Your Sundays

Marcie Pink — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:37:07 +0000

WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SUNDAYS

Have your Sundays been left with a huge void to fill now that there's no football? No pre-game parties ... no beer and wings ... no male bonding. What's a guy to do?

As it turns out, there are actually lots of things to do. Here are nine great ways to spend your Sundays now that football is over after the jump.

Five Friends Every Woman Should Have

Marcie Pink — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:07:05 +0000

Here are the 5 kinds of friends a woman can count on for just about everything:

1. The uplifter. This woman's favorite word is yes! Anything you want to do, she'll tell you (with major enthusiasm and support) to go for it.

2. The travel buddy. A great travel buddy is flexible, adventurous, willing to try new things and comfortable with quiet time when you both need it.

3. The truth teller. She tells it like it is, but the hard truth is spoken with love.

How Guys Say 'I Love You'

Marcie Pink — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:55:06 +0000

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, TheFrisky.com thought they'd give men an opportunity to tell women about all the other ways they say "I love you" without actually having to say it.

From the mind of a man, here are some ways he says he cares -- after the jump.

When NOT To Pull It Out

Marcie Pink — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:00:13 +0000

Having a cell phone these days is as vital to your life as breathing, and although breathing is encouraged to continue at all times of the day — talking on your cell phone is not — more after the jump. Here are some of the times you should not pull out your phone: 10: While [...]

Five Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Her

KNUE — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:00:06 +0000

When it comes to shopping for a woman on Valentine’s Day, the answer isn’t the usual “chocolate and flowers” route, but rather, something that feels personal and intimate. Here are some suggestions that will make everyone happier in the long run. 5) Beauty stuff Few women can resist the wonders of a free massage, manicure, [...]

Traits Men Desire — According To "The Experts"

Marcie Pink — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:00:44 +0000

Different men look for different things in women. Some guys like tall women. Others like shorter women. Some like thin women and others like a little meat on the bones.

But evolutionary psychologists believe that men are naturally programmed to look for specific traits in women. Here are the Top 10 traits men desire in women after the jump.

Guys – Things You Should NOT Do in Public

Amy Austin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:30:01 +0000

Let’s face it — all guys have strange or disgusting habits. You’ve all picked our noses or sneezed all over something or scratched your butts when you don’t think that anyone is looking, but what’s not OK is doing these things in public. According to Guyism.com, here’s a rundown of some other things you should [...]

What Men & Women Want In a Date

Marcie Pink — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:00:47 +0000

The dating website eHarmony.com recently surveyed their customers to find out what they were looking for in the opposite sex and found that men and women roughly want the same thing from one another. More after the jump. Here’s a rundown of the top six traits on their wish list: Sense of humor Chemistry Affectionate [...]

Drinking Makes You Better Looking

Amy Austin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:12:42 +0000

Hey, here’s a newsflash! A survey found that the more you drink, the better the person across the bar looks! About one in four people surveyed in an Australian study admitted that after a few rounds they found people to be better looking. About the same number said they thought of themselves as more attractive [...]

Sneaky Reasons We Gain Weight In Winter

Amy Austin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:10:34 +0000

It's not just about diet and exercise -- cold weather presents extra challenges to keeping your weight in check. Here are some sneaky ways winter could be making you bigger after the jump.