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'Hashtag' Is 2012′s Word of the Year

Donald Deane — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:04:26 +0000

Hashtags may have originated on Twitter, but the popular internet shorthand has since spread to Facebook and even everyday speech. And now, "hashtag" has been declared the 2012 word of the year by the American Dialect Society. #waytogohashtag

See Crazy Photos From Coney Island's New Year's Polar Bear Swim

Emerald Catron — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:06:57 +0000

The Coney Island Polar Bear Club’s annual New Year’s swim looks like a great time. People in costumes, swimming, having fun. We probably should’ve gone, but there was that whole hangover thing to deal with. Which makes us wonder, does jumping into the freezing Atlantic ocean cure a hangover? If so, we’re totally there next [...]

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.

Baby New Year — Hot Mess of the Day

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:00:14 +0000

Location: Last man standing at the Ahnapee, Wisconsin Elk’s Club New Years Extravaganza. Occupation: Rocket scientist. What he Was Saying While This Photo Was Taken: ”Wanna see me make this milk disappear?” What happened right after: A lot of vomiting, but none by him. His Motto: “Lettin’ loose and drinkin’ moo juice.” [button href="http://guyspeed.com/carla-cheddar-hot-mess-of-the-day/" title="Next Mess: Carla Cheddar" align="center"] Source: Baby [...]

13 Shocked Babies Who Can't Believe It's Already 2013

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:45:21 +0000

Welcome to the new year, y'all! We survived the Mayan Apocalypse, went to our office holiday parties without going totally nuts and witnessed Kathy Griffin trying to get in Anderson Cooper's pants. We're still trying to get that image out of our brains. Regardless, we made it to January, and that's pretty impressive.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Naked Samurai Goes on New Year's Day Rampage

Donald Deane — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:17:49 +0000

While most of us rang in the new year with a noisemaker and a drink or two, 29-year-old Coco Bennett celebrated by brandishing a samurai sword in front of police. Oh, and he was stark naked too, of course. According to reports, several San Jose residents called 911 after witnessing Bennett standing in front of [...]

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

Google Year in Review 2012 [VIDEO]

Bristol — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:45:38 +0000

Let’s face it, when it comes to what’s going on… Google knows. Perhaps better than anyone, anywhere. What was big in 2012? Jog your memory with this year in review!

12 Cats Starting New Year's Eve Partying Early

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:05:39 +0000

The hourly countdown to 2013 has officially begun, which means New Year's Eve preparations are in full swing. We're practicing our photobombing techniques, cranking up the tunes and bejeweling jean shorts, among other things. December 31st is the party of all parties, after all!

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 [...]

Ultimate Fails of 2012

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:30:26 +0000

As another year draws to a close, this video inspires us to ask the age-old question: “How is our species still alive?” Leaving us with an array of memories (inevitably captured in viral videos), 2012 will welcome its conclusion tomorrow. There have been so many memory-makers this past year, but thanks to YouTube’s FailArmy, we’ll always [...]

10 Babies Ringing in the New Year

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:13:07 +0000

The holidays might be winding down, but that doesn’t mean we can put our feet up and slip into a post-festivities food coma just yet. T-minus three days until New Year’s Eve, and you know what that means– it’s time to get your party on! We love to have a good time, but you know [...]

The Most Pirated Movie of 2012 Was…

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:12:56 +0000

When you think of the possible candidates for "Most Pirated Movie of 2012: (a dubious honor, to be sure), a few titles instantly spring to mind: 'The Avengers', 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'The Amazing Spider-Man', to name a few. But oddly enough, none of those major blockbusters top the list. No, the film that was pirated the most is one that, at this stage of the year, is something of an afterthought.

Find out what it is after the break.

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.

Google Makes Year in Review Video for Folks Who Weren't Paying Attention

Emerald Catron — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:05:26 +0000

It’s nice to know that Google isn’t just harvesting information about us and selling it to advertisers. Look! They also used our searches to make this video! The video, ‘Zeitgeist 2012: Year In Review,’ shows the top (non-porn) search terms for the last year and includes video as much as possible. If they included porn [...]

Get the Lowdown on the Dumbest People of 2012

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:10:33 +0000

With 2012 coming to a close, it's time for the annual parade of year end lists. Most of these features will celebrate the best of the past 12 months. However, some of our favorite lists will point out the year's low-lights, because they make us feel better about all the times people screwed up in 2012.

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.