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What Our Media Devices and Social Media Preferences Say About Us

Jon Prell — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:00:12 +0000

We all know that social media and the devices we use for social media rule today's world. Do you think it's possible to profile someone's personality based solely on the media devices and social media sites any one person uses? Well, the folks at Buzzfeed.com believe it is and they have put together a list of what certain devices and sites say about us.

5 Beers to Try for the Perfect Indiana Summer

Mike Adams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:05:17 +0000

Nothing says summer quite like having a few or five cold beers with some good friends while doing just about anything that involves the outdoors. And with much warmer temperatures just around the corner, we thought we would take an opportunity to recommend several beers that could quite possibly make this the perfect Indiana summer

What Are the Top 3 Sushi Restaurants in Evansville?

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:00:27 +0000

If you have found yourself in the unique position to finally throw caution to the wind and try this food called sushi, that you have been hearing so much about, but you have no idea which Japanese restaurant to try for the best possible experience – this may be the most important article you read all day

We Spend an Average of 33 Minutes On Facebook Every Day

Jon Prell — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:59:07 +0000

According to a new study, Facebook use is at an all time high, which is really no surprise at all. On average, we are spending about 33 minutes a day on FB, which comes out to about 200 hours per year, or eight-and-a-half full days. Facebook use is broken down into three categories: browsing the news feed, messaging and posting statuses and photos.

The Most Famous Red Party Cup Gets a Big Makeover

Jon Prell — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:00:39 +0000

The Red Solo Cup is THE party cup of all time. Toby Keith even immortalized the cup in his hit “Red Solo Cup”. The famous red cup is seen everywhere, especially during summer parties, BBQs, boat parties and anywhere else you can think of. Have you ever thought how cool it would to have one [...]

Is Blake Shelton Going Too Soft?

Eric Cornish — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:40:52 +0000

For a decade now, Blake Shelton has shown us he is very diverse in the type of music he makes. From his debut hit, 'Austin' and sentimental favorites like, 'The Baby' to tongue-in-cheek hits like 'Some Beach' and 'Ol' Red,' Blake has found success with every type of song. The last three years have been Blake's biggest, however what started with a roar has kind of become a dull hum. What's up with that?

Tin Man Brewing Co. – A True Class Act for Evansville [Review]

Mike Adams — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 23:38:09 +0000

Let’s just get this out of the way right now: it is a beautiful thing when someone rises up with enough guts and vision to not only bring their labor of love to fruition, but in seeing it through, they give something positive back to a community of people – or even the world. For [...]

Blake Shelton, 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:00:37 +0000

Between tour dates, a Christmas album, 'The Voice' and his bad Twitter habit, Blake Shelton found time to record a new single called 'Sure Be Cool if You Did' in 2012. He released the song minutes after the new year began, leaving many to wonder when a new album will follow (no plans have been announced). Sonically, his 23rd radio offering is a continuation those from 'Red River Blue' -- it'd fit nicely as the project's fifth single.

Santa's Pipe Disappears In a New Version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'

Jon Prell — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:00:37 +0000

Here we go again... political correctness at it's finest and this time the target is Santa, or more specifically, Santa's pipe. Pamela McColl of Vancouver, Canada has published a new version of "Twas the Night before Christmas' where Santa loses the pipe and pipe tobacco. McColl is an anti-smoking activist who mortgaged her home and spent $200,000 of her own money to get this new version of the story published.

Christmas At Gaylord Opryland – Lorrie Morgan Enchanted Christmas Dinner And Show

Eric Cornish — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:39:16 +0000

I recently returned from my annual trip to Gaylord Opryland's Country Christmas celebration, and among all the traditions that are back for the 2012 season, is the dinner show. The show, has a new look and voice as Louise Mandrell ended her run last year, and Lorrie Morgan has stepped in with her Enchanted Dinner and Show.

Tesla Model S Is the Motor Trend Car of the Year

Mike Adams — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:26:30 +0000

The Tesla Model S has been named Motor Trend magazine’s 2013 Car of the Year, one of the most prestigious honors in the automotive industry. The Model S won by way of unanimous vote, after 11 discriminating judges test drove 25 other vehicles to compare those all-important technical aspects of four-wheeled travel like acceleration, brakes and suspension tuning.

What's the Deal With Candy Corn Why So Many Haters at Halloween

Jon Prell — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:25:05 +0000

If you have listened to Leslie and I for any length of time at all, you know I am a huge fan of candy corn and Leslie hates it. How can anybody hate candy corn?? The flavor is so unique, oh so sweet and almost kind of buttery and just plain fun to look at. Candy corn is it's most popular at Halloween, but anytime is a good time for some candy corn in my book, winter spring, summer or fall...it's all good!

Glen Campbell Returns Home to Arkansas on Final Goodbye Tour

John Tarpley — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:30:33 +0000

During last night's (September 6) near-capacity concert in Little Rock, Ark., the Robinson Center Music Hall audience was on their feet before the band ever played a note of music, the packed room delivering a heartfelt, standing ovation for Glen Campbell, Arkansas's native son and the country music icon on the final stops of his unprecedented Goodbye Tour.

Dierks Bentley, 'Country and Cold Cans' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:55:20 +0000

EPs are often like movie sequels in that they often feel like a ploy to make a few dollars instead of a chance for an artist to expand upon a theme. Much like ‘Empire Strikes Back,’ and more recently, ‘Toy Story 2′, Dierks Bentley‘s ‘Country and Cold Cans’ proves to be an exception.

Santa Claus Indiana to Be Featured on the Travel Channel Tonight

Jon Prell — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:33:38 +0000

The Travel Channel will air an hour-long special tonight called “Best of the Road”, and Spencer County’s very own town of Santa Claus will be featured as one of the top “Most Fun Small Towns.” A team from the show visited Santa Claus in June for two days and took in the sites like, the Santa [...]

Easton Corbin Is 'All Over the Road' With Next Album

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:00:51 +0000

Easton Corbin made history with his gold-selling 2009 self-titled debut album, and now the Florida native returns with his highly-anticipated sophomore set, ‘All Over the Road,’ scheduled to be released Sept. 18. In explaining his new project’s title, the young singer says, “‘All Over the Road’ is a fun title, but it’s also actually what [...]

Adidas Nixes New Line Of Shackle Shoe

Jon Prell — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:20:20 +0000

Adidas is a giant in the sports clothing industry, but a new shoe design by the company has been nixed before it even hits stores because of the accessory attached to the shoe which has caused outrage. The shoe is called the JS Roundhouse Mid which features an ankle "chain and shackle" that has conjured up images of slavery in the African American community.

Is A Facebook Tribute Song Going Too far? [Video]

Jon Prell — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:31:18 +0000

It has been a busy week for the folks at Facebook. Last week the company's first IPO didn't do as well as most had hoped and over the weekend, FB founder Mark Zuckerberg married his long time girlfriend, wearing a suit even....who knew he even owned a suit. Yesterday, Facebook's stock price took another tumble, but that didn't stop some diehard FB fans from writing a tribute song, the video for which has gone viral.

Peyton Manning Really Is A Bronco And Looks Great In First Minicamp

Jon Prell — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:25:56 +0000

The pictures look strange, the site of Peyton Manning wearing a Denver Broncos helmet and jersey, but that IS the reality for Colts fans. Manning reported to his first Broncos mini-camp workout and is running the offense and directing players just like he did for so many years in Indianapolis.This is the first time the [...]

The Big Facebook Public Stock Sale Was………Not So Good

Jon Prell — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:39:39 +0000

Today was the big day...the day Facebook went public with potential share buyers lining up with visions of riches beyond their wildest expectations. Facebook did raise over $18 billion which gets their market value to about $100 billion, which was the goal. The stock sale, known as an IPO (initial public offering), did much better than Google's IPO in 2004 which raised about $1.7 billion putting the market value somewhere around $26.4 billion, but again, that was 2004.