As a grandparent myself I know how mystifying and strange technology can be to people of my generation. How these things must appear to those even older than me I can only guess. Here are some video's from The Week.com of grandparents dealing with things---video games and music for example--that their kids and grandkids love.
Sure, when I leave a hotel I might grab a bar of soap or a pen as a souvenir but when it comes to amenities like pillows or robes, nope, those stay. Most Americans feel the same way. A new survey found that most American hotel guests (66%) say they have never taken anything from their room. How do other nationalities fare?
He may not be a force on the charts anymore but Dwight Yoakam still know how to pack them in. The "Fast As You" singer performed two sold out shows at Nashville's iconic Ryman Auditorium last Friday and had the ladies screaming for more when he performed his signature "hillbilly moonwalk". Don't remember it? Check out Dwight singin' and hillbilly moonwalkin' through "Guitars, Cadillacs and Hillbilly Music".
Faith Hill has announced she will no longer be singing NBC's "Sunday Night Football" opening theme "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night". She made the announcement yesterday via her Twitter and Facebook pages.
The explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon were a tragedy. And like a lot of tragedies, it also gave people the opportunity to step up and help RESTORE our faith in humanity. Here are a few bright spots from a dark day:
Re-making great movies is always tricky business but re-making movies that weren't so great to begin with really begs the question, "why"? There are apparently a number of good and not-so-good 80's movies that are currently in the planning stages. Is it really necessary to re-make these?
McDonald's restaurants have been getting an increasing number of complaints about customer service and have decided to do something about it. The Wall Street Journal reports that the complaints generally revolve around "rude or unprofessional employees." What is McDonald's doing to correct the situation?
The National Geographic Channel's 6-part salute to the 1980's, "The 80's:The Decade That Made Us" debuts tonight with the first two episodes, "The Revolutionaries" at 8 and "Shop Til You Drop" at 9. The series reviews the cultural highlights and lowlights along with the historical and political milestones of that decade. Check out the trailer and maybe you'll decide to revisit your inner "Valley Girl" or try to solve your Rubik's cube.
There are many traits that we consider important to being a good man. Being a good husband and father, a strong sense of responsibility and a good work ethic are all extremely important but there are some secondary traits that a recent survey found to also be essential to competent manhood. What are they?
There is one sure way to avoid a hangover and that is---all together now--don't drink. Short of that a cure for those who do imbibe and suffer the morning after consequences is needed because, according to research, a staggering $148 billion dollars worth of production is lost by American companies due to hangovers. Now scientists are coming forward saying more research to find a cure is needed.
Jason Aldean sells millions of CD's, sells out concert after concert and yet when it comes to shopping for clothes you won't find him necessarily hitting the designer boutiques of Hollywood or Nashville. While he can obviously afford to buy his on and off stage attire anywhere he wants Jason says he loves to shop---are you ready---EBay! What's up with that Jason?
