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How to Avoid QR Code Scam in Louisiana and Texas
QR Codes are everywhere these days and folks in Louisiana and Texas need to be aware of the latest scam involving these quick payment or information-gathering methods. The scam involving QR Codes is called squishing. The QR codes come in the form of a box much like what you see...
Things You’d See in a 1980s Garage
Garages in the '80s were less about parking your car and more about being a catch-all for everything you needed to get out of the house as consumer-driven culture kicked its jazzercised butt into high gear. It was also a place where parents (okay, let's face it, Dad) could "tinker"—a...
Why People are Suddenly Putting Bars of Soap in Their Yards
A growing trend among homeowners has some covering their grass and plants with soap. And no, they're not trying to give their yard a much needed bath. Maybe you spotted a bar nestled between plants in someone's garden or caught a whiff of a fresh-smelling sent wafting from a neighbor's lawn.
Sammy Hagar Adds Second City to 2024 Birthday Bash
Sammy Hagar has announced the dates for his annual birthday bash, and he's doubling the fun by adding a second location for the festivities. The Red Rocker turns 77 on Oct. 13, and he's maintaining his flagship party destination at the Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. But this year he's also taking the party to the Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The Vegas bash will take place on Oct. 4 and 5, and the Cabo party will take place on Oct. 11 and 13.
Jefferson Starship Is Still Flying High at 50
Jefferson Starship has been to the moon and back, metaphorically speaking. This year, their music will once again carry them all over the world, from Pennsylvania to Paris. The San Francisco-bred band is celebrating its 50th anniversary here in 2024, playing dates with the Marshall Tucker Band, but also diverse stage mates like Deep Purple. That might seem like a strange combo at first glance, but as it turns out, the heavier side of their catalog can easily build that bridge. The psychedelic side of their Jefferson Airplane days opens other portals. Their numerous radio hits gave them plenty of ammo to spend the summer of 2023 touring with Bret Michaels and Night Ranger as part of the inaugural Parti-Gras tour.
Watch Courteney Cox Recreate Her ‘Dancing in the Dark’ Moves
Courteney Cox has recreated her dance moves from Bruce Springsteen's 1984 "Dancing in the Dark" music video, posting a new clip to her social media. In the clip, the actress dances along to the Tik Tok trend in which users ask their moms or other mother figures in their lives to dance like they did in the '80s. Cox starts out dancing to Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy," but then the music switches to "Dancing in the Dark" and Cox unzips her hoodie to reveal a Born in the U.S.A. shirt.
Famous TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member
The funny thing about classic TV shows is that, due to syndication, you might have enjoyed them long after they originally aired. Many of us felt a connection to shows like The Brady Bunch, I Dream of Jeannie, The Love Boat, and so many more, even though they were already off the air.
Patrick Carney Says the Black Keys ‘Got F—ed’
Patrick Carney of the Black Keys says his band "got fucked," a reference to the recent news that their North American tour was canceled and they split from their management. Carney, who has not made a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, in close to a year, posted a message about the circumstances: "We got fucked. I'll let you all know how so it doesn't happen to you. Stay tuned."
Top 20 Hard Rock and Metal Albums of 1989
Staring down the barrel of a new decade, many rockers found themselves at a crossroads in 1989: They could continue making the type of music that launched them to stardom, or they could stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the changing tides. As our list of Top 20...
Car Shopping this Summer? Here are The Safest Brands to Buy in Texas
In Texas, nearly 20% of folks drive pickup trucks. They look good, they're useful, and we feel safe in them. But if you want to drive the actual safest vehicle in The Lone Star State, you're going to have to trade your truck in. As it turns out, Subarus are...
55 Pounds of Cocaine Found Washed Up on Beach Popular with Louisiana Vacationers
Law enforcement officials say that 55 pounds (25 kilograms) of suspected cocaine was discovered washed up on an Alabama beach. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office told news outlets the drugs, packaged in small bundles, were discovered Thursday on the west side of Dauphin Island. The drugs had an estimated value of $450,000.
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