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Keith Urban Lists His Favorite Songs of 2012

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:00:46 +0000

What dominated Keith Urban‘s iPod in 2012? Well, there was quite a bit of country music — and even some pop — on his personal playlist. Urban posted his favorite tracks of the year on his website, giving fans a musical recap right before the calendar turned on 2013. It’s undeniably heavy on tunes by [...]

Is Your Favorite Word on the List of 2013′s Banned Words?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:20:10 +0000

People rarely make language-based New Year’s resolutions. But if you have a tendency to use hashtag (and Drake) favorite term “YOLO,” you might want to think about nixing that habit in 2013. That’s because the suddenly ubiquitous acronym — which stands for “you only live once” — made Lake Superior State University 38th annual List of Words to be Banished [...]

My New Year's Resolution is to Quit Having "Guilty Pleasures" — The Fairer Se[X Files]

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:00:48 +0000

Hi, I’m Jackie and I’m a grown up punk who genuinely adores Taylor Swift. Note: If you think this picture is embarrassing, just wait. Until 9th grade, I was pretty much the definition of un-cool: a nerdy asthmatic who got straight A’s, wore oversized Elmo t-shirts and listened to a lot of broadway soundtrack CDs. I didn’t have [...]

New Years Foods that Bring Luck, Love and Money – Abilene's Top 5

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:10:32 +0000

New Years is a time for new beginnings, new goals, a time to start anew. New Years is often thought of as a time to renew our hopes for love, life and money. America, being as smelting pot of many cultures brings forth the many different cultural New Years beliefs, or as I like to call it "our crazy food superstitions

10 Other Objects We Drop on New Year's

Danny Groner — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Everyone knows about the ball that drops in New York City's Times Square to mark the start of a new calendar year. What you may not realize, though, is that other cities around the nation have similar traditions that entertain and enthrall their local communities. Here's a look at some of the odder traditions that will be taking place in America tonight:

Keith Urban Wishes Us All a Happy New Year From Australia

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:00:26 +0000

It's already 2013 in Australia, which is nearly a day ahead of U.S. local time zones. Country superstar and Season 12 'American Idol' judge Keith Urban is already welcoming in the new year while in Oz. He shared a New Year's Eve photo from Sydney, complete with fireworks going off in the background.

How Are People Really Preparing for New Year's Eve?

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:05:09 +0000

It's hard to believe 2012 is coming to an end, and we're gearing up for another year of photobombing, pranking and costuming our pets. We have a feeling 2013 will bring even more hilarity and entertainment, so ringing in the new year is definitely a cause for celebration. This usually involves party hats, tons of noisemakers and a bit of prep, like any sort of holiday.

It's the Official 2013 New Year Song

Emerald Catron — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:09:31 +0000

If you're having a big party tonight and don't know what to play, you could play this song at the stroke of midnight, if you're the sort of person who plays 'Friday' on Friday just because it's Friday. It's Rhe De Ville's newest New Year's song. It's all about how it's a new year, and things

Designated Drivers to Tipsy Tow – 'Arrive Alive' this New Year's Eve

Frank Pain — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:03:20 +0000

Another year is in the books and it’s time to celebrate as we ‘ring in the new year’. Well, as many of our festivities include boozing it up, it’s most important to plan a safe trip to and from the party. Whether your plans include going to local bars or a friend’s house party, we [...]

Primetime, The Skatin Place, Paramount Theatre and Other New Year's Eve Celebrations in Abilene

Chaz — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:57:04 +0000

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and, regardless of whether you are looking for a party, a kid friendly event, or something the whole family can enjoy, here are some events to have a little New Year's Eve fun in Abilene. Paramount Theatre Facebook Paramount Film Series - 'Annie Get Your Gun' [...]

Casey Donahew and JB and the Moonshine Band Team Up for the Billy Bob's New Year's Eve Bash [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:16:43 +0000

If it's lots of music you're looking for in a New Year's Eve bash then point your boots toward Billy Bob's at the infamous Ft. Worth Stock Yards. Casey Donahew and JB and the Moonshine Band both will fill the the bill on Monday, December 31st as JB and his group of troubadours will open for Casey Donahew. Get your tickets while you can because if it's like last year, it will be a sell out.

New Year's Resolution Ideas for 2013 – Dave's Top 5

Dave Wheaton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:40:20 +0000

If you were asked to name a popular New Year's resolution, what would you come up with? Lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, get out of debt, and so on. These are all great ideas, and most everyone has resolved to do at least one of these at some point in their lives. For many years, I resolved to simply 'make the next year better than the previous'. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't. I suppose I should have made more specific points as I raised my champagne glass on January 1st. This year, I've decided to get more proactive with my resolutions, and look for a way to change my life that is attainable, complete with a game plan. I've come up with 5 suggestions that you can steal, too. Here goes.

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]