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Keeping Your Family Safe During A Tornado With A Storm Shelter

Porky — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:38 +0000

The tornado sirens sound and you’re at home with no basement or any other shelter too go to. Many homeowners are turning to this option to install tornado shelters in or around their house. There are several ways to protect your family at home during a tornado. These safe rooms can be added above ground, [...]

River Road Band Teacher Gives Award For "The Worst Band Member," Parents Think She Is A Bully!

Cadillac Cruz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:49:59 +0000

With all of the bullying that is happening in and around school these days, teachers and faculty should be trying to prevent it from happening… not promoting it. Parents even think school’s should now be held responsible for bullying if it gets out of hand. Blake FM received this photo on its Facebook page, it [...]

Now Playing: Thomas Rhett – "It Goes Like This" [VIDEO]

Cadillac Cruz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:11:17 +0000

Blake is always the first to bring NEW COUNTRY to Amarillo. And this week he added Thomas Rhett's new single "It Goes Like This."

Rhett who is on the "My Kind Of Party" tour with Jason Aldean and Jake Owen, took

5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬

Carl Pettit — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:40 +0000

Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

Improv Everywhere Turns Subway Car Into Talk Show

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:20:00 +0000

It's something only Improv Everywhere could accomplish -- going on to a subway car, making a huge ruckus and not annoying every single person on the train. This time, the team set up a late night-style talk show, complete with desk, comfy chair, backdrop and band. Technically the band was just a guy with a keytar, but we'll allow it.

What Little Trick Could Help You Get a Lost Wallet Returned?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:59:26 +0000

It costs a lot of money to raise kids, but who knew having them might actually help keep money in your wallet? A new study has found that people who find wallets with baby pictures inside them are more likely to return them than they are wallets without pictures of any cute lil’ buggers. (We [...]

Woman's Ridiculous Reason for Not Having a Job — 'I'm Too Attractive'

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:33 +0000

If you think you’re just too darned pretty to work, then you should either apply to be on the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise or do what one woman in Britain does. Nothing. Laura Fernee hasn’t had a job for two years because she claims her good looks are too distracting, which still puts her several years [...]

Father Arrested After Letting 9-Year-Old Daughter Drive Car

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:06 +0000

In our experience, parents generally let their small children drive when they're too drunk to drive themselves. But a father in Ohio was apparently stone cold sober when he let his 9-year-old daughter drive the family car. Can't blame alcohol for this one, dude. That dumb decision was all yours.

Unlucky Woman Wins Powerball Only to Find She Bought Ticket Too Late

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:35:18 +0000

Hereâ€™s proof that timing is indeed everything. A woman from Pasadena, California matched all six numbers in the most recent Powerball drawing, only to discover that she didnâ€™t win because she purchased her ticket too late. Poor woman. Really — with the amount of money she lost, she really is a poor woman. Maria Arrobio [...]

10 Celebrity Lookalike Faceswaps

Ben Worcester — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:59 +0000

Ever think that one celebrity looks just like that other celebrity? We see it all the time and so does the rest of the internet. There's no shortage of sites out there that are dedicated to celebrity lookalikes. But we decided to take it a step further to see just how much certain celebrities look like one another. That can only mean one thing -- celebrity face swapping!

The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:31:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary. There are plenty of careers where you don’t need to go to college and can still earn a nice living. CareerCast.com has ranked the best jobs that don’t require a college degree, using data from the Department of Labor and Bureau of [...]

Kree Harrison, 'All Cried Out' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:14 +0000

They say specificity is the soul of narrative, which would mean Kree Harrison‘s first post-’Idol’ single ‘All Cried Out’ lacks soul, or narrative. The ballad is a showcase for her vocal range and power, but it’s never made clear why the Texan is so bummed. Harrison performed the song during the final performance episode of [...]

Rigged Elevator Pranks Riders With Donald Duck Sounds and More

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:04 +0000

Have you had enough elevator pranks? Well, howzabout just one more? We promise it’s a good one! Set on a Norwegian talk show, this prank doesn’t involve any ghastly ghouls or zombies in coffins like we’ve seen in the past. It merely consists of two jokesters duping elevator riders via a “voice activated” experience they’re [...]

12 Bears With Beaks Because It's the Internet

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:07:27 +0000

If you’re not familiar with Birds With Arms, a single-serving Tumblr that posts images of birds with human arms Photoshopped onto them, Bears With Beaks might make no sense. If you are familiar, and you like Birds With Arms, you’ll love this. Bears with Beaks is a very strange subreddit that is entirely photos of [...]

Zach Galifianakis Saved an Elderly Woman From Homelessness

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:08 +0000

Turns out, Zach Galifianakis isn't just a great comedic actor, he's also one heck of a nice guy. After learning that an elderly woman he's known for years had become homeless, he generously found her a small apartment and started paying her rent. Aww!

Steven Spielberg Producing 'Halo' TV Series Exclusive to Xbox One

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:01:59 +0000

With the chaos of 2013 Upfronts behind us and most network series approaching, or airing their season finales, us TV writers assumed the biggest bombs had already been dropped. Enter today's Xbox One reveal presentation from Microsoft, revealing that Steven Spielberg will produce a 'Halo' live-action TV series based on the ever-popular games of the same name! Apparently!

Blake Shelton, Original Judges to Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:49 +0000

Blake Shelton will return to the living rooms of millions for a fifth season of NBC's popular reality singing competition, 'The Voice.' Viewers can rest assured that the comedic country crooner will be sitting back in that big red chair, offering his humor and wisdom to contestant hopefuls come fall.

Kellie Pickler's Freestyle Leaves One 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge in Tears

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:45 +0000

Some are calling Kellie Pickler‘s freestyle during Monday night’s performance finale on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ the best dance of the ABC show’s 16 seasons. It was a spellbinding performance capable of leaving the toughest hearts shattered to pieces. Her perfect score of 30 was something of an afterthought, as anything less would have stirred [...]

Oklahoma's Country Stars Send Messages to Those Hit by Moore Tornado

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:11 +0000

Monday's (May 20) devastating tornado in Moore, Okla. touched the hearts of country music's biggest stars, and more than a few were left worrying about friends and family they knew in the area. The state is home to some of the biggest names in country music -- Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Toby Keith, Vince Gill and Blake Shelton are just a few who have roots there, with one superstar having grown up in Moore.

Kellie Pickler Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:02:57 +0000

Kellie PicklerÂ has been named the winner of Season 16 of ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ besting Disney star Zendaya in the final two. “Grandpa Ken, we got you the trophy buddy,” partner Derek Hough shouted, referring to the man who raised Pickler. NFL player Jacoby Jones finished third, withÂ gymnastÂ Aly Raisman finishing fourth. The final episode of [...]