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Getty Images, Tim Boyle What is the Most Important Subject in School? [POLL]
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The school year is winding down, and I recently got into a discussion with my A.I.S.D. 6th grader, Nathan, about what he thinks is the most important subject in school. At first, he gave me the "make dad happy" answer, saying they are all equally important.
Spencer Platt/Getty Images What’s Your Favorite Soft Drink? [POLL]
Yesterday
Everybody has a favorite drink just like they have a favorite car, food, tissue or fabric softener. I personally like Coke, I'll drink Pepsi if I have to and I'll drink Dr. Pepper for a little change. However, Coke is my favorite and I drink it for breakfast.
flickr.com/b.frahm Pack Rat Day is Thursday, May 17th [VIDEO]
Yesterday
Well it seems there is an official holiday for pack rats. Those people who like to "collect" way too much of one thing or another. I have to say I am one of these people. I collect those plastic cups you get from restaurants, receipts from stores, phone books, clothes, shoes, CD's, magazines, books well you see where I'm going with this....I'm a pack rat or as they are called these days "hoarder". Tomorrow is a special day set aside for pack rats.
Sony Pictures/The Weinstein Co./Warner Bros. New DVD and Blu-ray Releases – June 2012
If you’re ready to bring action and adventure to the comfort of your living room, June 2012 is packed with new DVD and Blue-ray releases to suit your needs. From ‘John Carter’ to ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,’ we give you the run down of all the movies you’ll be able to take home this month.
Flickr/Beaufort's TheDigitel's ‘Friends of the Abilene Public Library’ Book Sale Coming in June
Yesterday
The 23rd annual 'Friends of the Abilene Public Library' book sale at the Abilene Civic Center is scheduled for June 7-10. The sale includes over one hundred thousand books, videos and cassette tapes, DVDs, CDs, records and more.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images/Twitter Miranda Lambert Picks Up Yet Another Stray Puppy
If it’s possible to become addicted to adopting animals, Miranda Lambert definitely has an addiction — and she might need rehab for the kind-hearted. According to the sassy songstress’ Twitter feed, she has welcomed yet another stray pup into the Shelton household.
Warner Bros. Tom Cruise Demanded a Monkey Sidekick for ‘Rock of Ages’
Tom Cruise has gone from mega 80s superstar to couch-jumping nutball over the course of his career. With his off-screen demeanor calming down a bit, he’s revived his career (see: ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’) and he’s back on top of the Hollywood mountain, especially with his upcoming role in ‘Rock of Ages.’ But has his career resurgence made him go a bit bananas again?
booleansplit, Flickr This Will Be the Last Summer You Can Ever Buy Waterproof Sunscreen
When you’re buying sunscreen, do you look for words like ‘waterproof,’ ‘sweatproof’ and ‘sunblock?’ If so, don’t bother — they may not be as bulletproof as they seem.
Facebook/run for the wall “Run For The Wall” Passes Through Abilene Saturday, May 19th
Yesterday
The 24th annual "Run For The Wall" is a bike ride, as in motorcycles, across the U.S. from California to Washington D.C. to show support, honor and respect for our military. There will be between 400-500 motorcycles passing through Abilene on I-20 this Saturday, May 19th. This will be something special to see.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Manny Pacquiao Banned from Mall After He Allegedly Said Homosexuals Should Be ‘Put to Death’
Last week, boxing champ Manny Pacquiao reacted to President Barack Obama’s recent acceptance of gay marriage by allegedly quoting Bible verses against homosexuality. As a result, a Los Angeles-area shopping mall has banned the the WBO welterweight champion.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Lady Antebellum Head to Indiana to Rebuild Henryville High School
In March, Lady Antebellum announced the tornado-ravaged Henryville High School in Henryville, Ind. as the lucky winners in the band’s Own the Night Prom Contest. Holding true to their word, the superstar trio heads to the Midwest today (May 16) to play a private concert for the students who are still trying to piece together a somewhat normal high school experience.
Quinn Rooney, Getty Images Shirtless Aussie Rugby Team Takes a Dip in the Ocean – Hunks of the Day
Us girls are always getting gawked at when we’re trying to get our tan on at the beach, so when the rugby team from St Kilda, Australia needed to take an icy swim the other day, we got to return the favor.
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