Shay Hill
Should the FDA Have Approved 2 New Weight Loss Pills for the Obese?
We keep hearing how obese the people of the U.S. are and that it’s leading to many of our health problems. The FDA Tuesday approved another new drug for weight loss but are the benefits going to outweigh the side effects.
Cycling Race and Fundraiser Tour de Gap Coming to Abilene Area July 28th
If you’ve ever been out towards Wylie or the 707 area then you’ve seen all the cyclists in training. I’m not sure if they are a herd or a gaggle but they usually travel in groups of 10-15 and they are serious about their riding. They are getting ready for next Saturday’s Tour de Gap, a 77 mile ride to raise money for the Food Bank of West Central Texas.
My Favorite Olympic Memory [VIDEO]
The Olympics will be getting under way in less than 2 weeks. There has been controversy already; from the USA uniforms to the security being provided by a private company not meeting standards. Once the games are underway no one will remember any of that though. It’s all about the sports.
Teens Call For the Ban of Photoshopping Models in Magazines [VIDEO]
Teen girls are very impressionable and when magazines, television and movies push a certain image of them it can sometimes turn dangerous. When girls want to look like the models in fashion magazines or on the runways and in other media they tend to turn to starvation or bulimia to make themselves more desirable.
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Far West Texas Mule Deer
Deer Hunters in far West Texas are being warned by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department of chronic wasting disease. Two mule deer near the New Mexico border have been confirmed positive for the disease.
Townsquare Media Staff Remember Their First Kiss – What Was Yours?
I found something the other day that said it was National Kissing Day, seems there is a day for everything now. Anyway I got to thinking about my first kiss and what it was like and how much detail I remember. I think a first kiss is something we all remember in great detail, where you were, what you were wearing, what cologne the guy had on, etc. So I asked a few co-workers to remember their f
Video Recording Sunglasses [VIDEO]
Everybody is videoing everything these days to put it on YouTube. That can be good and bad but whatever your motives there is one piece of new technology that you might want to check into, video recording sunglasses.
What We Should Know About Our Nations History So As Not To Repeat It
It’s the 4th of July and there are a lot of history shows on television today. I started with the “John Adams” mini-series on HBO now I’m onto “America: The Story of Us” on the History Channel. I’ve realized how little history I really know.
A Gun that Breaks Down and Fits Into It’s Own Stock [VIDEO]
I found this gun that I thought was really cool and I had never seen before. I showed it to my boyfriend who informed me these had been around for many years. When I found it on the web, sure enough they have been around since 1959. I didn’t know about it so maybe some of you don’t either. Check out the AR-7 from Henry Repeating Arms.
Tin Cup Country Club to Re-Open in Merkel
Get your golf clubs ready to go the Tin Cup Country Club in Merkel will be re-opening Saturday July 14th with some great specials and benefiting the Texas Oncology Center of Abilene.
43% of Abilene Says Edward Cullen of Twilight is the Best Vampire
I asked in a poll who you thought was the best vampire. I gave a few choices from movies and television and those who voted said Team Edward.
Chemo vs. Pregnancy; Both Make for a Miserable Summer
My best friend is pregnant, I’m going through chemo treatment and Saturday we, along with my mom, went to eat and then ran to the mall for just a bit. We needed to find one thing so we parked at one end of the mall, closest to what we needed. Of course, they didn’t have what we were looking for so here we go walking the mall.