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'Trance' Red Band NSFW Trailer: James McAvoy Gets Bloodied

Damon Houx — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:00:13 +0000

Though he may be an Oscar-winning director, Danny Boyle isn't afraid of showing the rough stuff, as the new trailer for 'Trance' shows. In this new red band trailer, we can tell that this heist thriller isn't afraid of spilling some blood (or cutting heads half way off).

New Year's Resolution Memes to Make You Feel Better

Emerald Catron — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:55:12 +0000

Hey there, buddy. How's that diet going? And the new running program? And the not drinking? If you're like us, New Year's resolutions are a lot easier to make than to keep. If you're already beating yourself up, you may as well stop ... and enjoy these memes. We hope they will either motivate, entertain, or console you, depending on their nature.

Here's Your New Year's Resolutions Illustrated By Cats

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:05:27 +0000

If on day two of 2013 it’s already beginning to feel like it’s been an eternity since you’ve had a drink or a cheeseburger, watch this video. It’s cats illustrating the ten most common New Year’s Resolutions. So the next time you nearly light a cigarette you can think “Come on, man, a CAT can [...]

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.

Luke Bryan Recalls His Best New Year's Eve

Megan Pacella — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:00:53 +0000

It's that time of year again! Christmas is over and most of us are scrambling to make plans for New Year's Eve. Even though there can be pressure to do something really special in honor of the new year, Luke Bryan recently revealed that his best New Year's Eve was spent with good friends.

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.

Ring in the New Year By Being Nicer — Here's How

Kathy Landin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:59:57 +0000

The rush and stress of the holidays can sometimes make us lose our faith in our fellow human beings as they make grabs for sale items, cut us off in traffic or let doors slam in our face. But, the holidays also inspire us to be better, so here are a few simple ways we can all be nicer in the new year.

What Have Two Percent of Americans Made for Their New Year's Resolution?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:50:59 +0000

According to Redbook, 47% of readers say losing weight is their New Year’s resolution, but 2% say their resolution is this. What is it? Answer: volunteering! [SoJO] Read Original: What Have Two Percent of Americans Made for Their New Year’s Resolution?

Are You Committed to a New Year's Resolution? 'Cause Most Fail Miserably — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:19:43 +0000

The hangover has subsided, and the noise makers and funny hats have been thrown away, so now New Year’s revelers are just left with the resolutions they made when the clock struck midnight. Unfortunately, most of us may even throw those out as well. According to a recent survey of 15,301 adults by FranklinConvey, 35 [...]

Lady Gaga and Mayor Bloomberg's Kiss Tops the 5 Romantic Moments of the New Year [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:30:20 +0000

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While it may not have been romance per se, a sequin-covered Lady Gaga welcomed in the new year by macking on NYC's Mayor Bloomberg. It's fair to say we probably won't be seeing him in Gaga's next music video (as that's how her relationship with Taylor Kinney all started), other celebrity cou

The Band Perry Perform 'If I Die Young' on Dick Clark's 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:48:47 +0000

The Band Perry performed their smash crossover hit ‘If I Die Young,’ which truly put the threesome on the map, at Dick Clark’s big party last night (Dec. 31). The trio soared through the song on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’ The event took place in both New York and Hollywood, with the Bant Perry’s performance airing from the West Coast.

Are You Going To Make a New Year's Resolution? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:33:20 +0000

Is the best way to deal with notoriously hard-to-keep New Year’s resolutions avoiding them altogether? According to a new poll, a plurality of Americans seem to think so. Poll Position asked 1,098 adults if they planned on making a New Year’s resolution this year. Forty-eight percent said that they didn’t, 33 percent answered that they did, [...]

Watch a Montage of the Best TV Quotes of 2011 [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:59:22 +0000

Sometimes a TV character will fire off a line of dialogue that is so good you find yourself quoting it the next day. The Huffington Post’s TV critic Maureen Ryan has compiled a list of her 11 most memorable TV lines of 2011, which includes remarks from the likes of ‘Parks and Recreation’s’ Ron Swanson, ‘The Office’ cut-up Jim Halpert, and ‘Breaking Bad’s’ meth-dealing teacher Walter White.

Americans Say 2012 Will Be Awesome — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:58:32 +0000

According to a new poll, the majority of Americans believe that 2012 will be a good year. Associated Press-GfK asked 1000 adults if they were optimistic or pessimistic about what 2012 had in store for both their family and for the United States. Seventy-eight percent answered that they were optimistic for their family, and 62 percent said [...]

How to Get Home Safely on New Year's Eve

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:10:40 +0000

With New Year’s Eve vastly approaching, many are planning a night of revelry — one that usually includes alcohol. But have you figured out how you’ll get home? Drinking and driving isn’t just dangerous, it’s costly. Even if you don’t hit anything or hurt anyone, a typical DUI conviction costs about $10,000 in bail, fines, [...]