It's Festivus! Air Your Grievances on the Holiday for the Rest of Us

This unique holiday, as featured on Seinfeld, involves an aluminum pole (unadorned and always tinsel-free), the Airing of Grievances (AOG) over dinner and the sharing of Festivus miracles. The episode also included donations made to "The Human Fund,"

The Airing of the Grievances - Though many Christmas celebrations include this, Festivus makes it official by setting aside a time to let family members know how much they have disappointed you during the past year. 3. Festivus Dinner - In keeping with

It's A Festivus Miracle: The Ravens Win The AFC North! By Zachary Beard on Dec 23, 7:48p 20. The gang enjoying a glorious festivus victory. - Patrick Smith. With a convincing 33-14 win over the New York Giants the Baltimore Ravens have won the AFC

Toady is December 23rd, which of course means it is Festivus! Prepare your grievances for their airing.

In the past, we've always prepared a Festivus themed post celebrating what is arguably the greatest sitcom created holiday of all-time (Chrismukkah is up there). Instead of coming up with an unrelated single post, the basketball gods gave us the gift

NFL Playoff Picture Scenarios -- Final AFC Seeds

NFL playoff picture: Falcons clinch home-field advantage. By Connor Moylan on Dec 22, 11:52p 1. Gregory Shamus. The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC after their win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday. Share on Facebook. Share on

The NFL playoff picture continues to move ever closer to being 100 percent clear — we'll be there by next Sunday night, if not before. All of this week's playoff scenarios can be found here, but we will be keeping track below of

One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs. Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing out the field in the AFC. The Colts (10-5) equaled the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the

One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs. Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing out the field in the AFC. The Colts (10-5) equaled the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC after their win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

Santa Tracker Race: Google's Santa Tracker vs. NORAD

Santa Tracker. I don't know about your kids but mine are counting the seconds until Santa arrives. Google's Santa Tracker will help. 12 / 20 / 2012; 1. kids stuff · made me smile

Only on the Internet could you find two tech companies competing to track Santa. Last week NORAD, which has tracked Santa since 1955, announced its new Internet Santa service. While it still tracks Santa and his reindeer on Christmas, it replaced

Only on the Internet could you find two tech companies competing to track Santa. Last week NORAD, which has tracked Santa since 1955, announced its new Internet Santa service. While it still tracks Santa and his reindeer on Christmas, it replaced

Google launched its very own Santa Tracker tool this week after NORAD announced it would be working with Microsoft Bing this year to map Santa.

While we've been tracking Santa since 2004 with Google Earth, this year a team of dedicated Google Maps engineers built a new route algorithm to chart Santa's journey around the world on Christmas Eve. On his sleigh

MMO Week in Review: Happy holidays from Massively!

Just a quick post to wish all of you a safe and happy holidays, wherever you may be, and whoever you are spending it with. This year was a great year for Ubuntu, and a great year for Free Software. Step by step we are

Happy Holidays From PokerNews! December 23 2012, Sarah Grant. In honor of the holiday season, Sarah Grant talks to poker players and the PokerNews team about what they do during the holidays.

In celebration of everyone's diverse backgrounds: “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Holidays,” “Feliz Navidad,” “Sawadee Pee Mai,” “Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia,” “Nollaig Shona Dhuit,” “Buone Feste Natalizie,” “Joyeux Noël,” “Froehliche Weihnachten,”

Whitner's Blog: Happy Holidays. Posted Dec 21, 2012. Donte Whitner Hard-Hitting Journalist @DonteWhitner Players Only Blog. a; a. It meant a lot to beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots last week. That's the first time I've beaten

New Delhi: December 24, Christmas Eve, marks the beginning of the holiday season in many countries of the world and Google is wishing its users "Happy Holidays" with a colourful doodle. The 2012 Happy Holidays doodle on the Google homepage

12-21-12 Protests against rape in India

Archaeologists discover second Mayan artifact with 12-21-12 date. Archaeologists discover second Mayan artifact with 12-21-12 date. Personal Post · Email · Tumblr · Reddit · Stumbleupon · Digg · Delicious. Dec. 20, 2012. Archaeologists discovered an

12/21/12: The world hasn't ended! What's your favorite apocalypse movie? Published December 21, 2012. SodaHead.com. Armageddon.JPG. Actress Liv Tyler stars in a scene with Ben Affleck in "Armageddon."Reuters. So, it looks like the Mayans were

West Wing Week: 12/21/12 or "We Are There For Them". Adam Garber. December 21, 2012 12:00 AM EST. Share This Post. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President

End of the world on 12/21/12? Not just yet, says the Vatican's top astronomer. (+video). The director of the Vatican Observatory dismissed talk of a Mayan doomsday on Dec. 21, 2012, saying that the end of the Earth, if it happens, is billions of years

What We're Watching: 12/21/12. Posted by: Lars Anderson, Director, Public Affairs At the end of each week, we post a "What We're Watching" blog as we look ahead to the weekend and recap events from the week.

NFL Playoff Picture Scenarios -- Final AFC Seeds

NFL Playoff Picture Scenarios -- Final AFC Seeds. By Joe Ferreira | Special to CBSSports.com. 10:20 PM ET December 23, 2012. So we finally have our six AFC playoff teams. Houston, Denver, New England and Baltimore are division champions and

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC after their win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.

The Bengals clinched their return to the playoffs by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10. Cincinnati could still wind up winning the AFC North, but they need the Ravens to slip up in order to do so. The loss eliminated the Steelers from postseason

The Washington Redskins simply need one more victory next week to clinch their first division title since 1999.

After downing the New York Giants 33-14 on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North title.

End Of The World On Christmas Eve? Mayan Calendar's 13th Baktun May ...

If you were at our end of the world party Thursday night, you probably felt like the world ended today. Alas, we survived. And we'd like to thank everyone who came out to Hotel Chantelle in New York City for a party that proves the Mayans really did

Today is 12-21-12: Doomsday, the end of the world. That is, according to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar. Others say it's the beginning of a new era. However, one doesn't need to look at the Mayan calendar, the

Trying to minister amid the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque.

Police are investigating details of a fight at an “end of the world” house party in San Bernardino on Friday night that they believe led to the slaying of a man. Felipe Jason Moreno, 20, of San Bernardino was shot dead and his 22-year-old cousin was

Nevertheless, Grube emphasizes that whatever the exact date, the end of the baktun -- a period of time lasting 144,000 days -- represents the end of a era, not the end of the world. The change is comparable to the turn of a millennium. In fact, Grube

Police search for Footlocker crooks

Police responded to 911 calls for shots fired in northern St. Louis last night. Whey they got there they didn't find any evidence of guns but they did find this car that had driven plum through the front of a Foot Locker store. Thankfully the incident

Her car left the road, drove up a small hill and into the front of a Kids Footlocker store at Grand Avenue and Page. Building inspectors were trying to determine the extent of damage to the structure. © Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All Rights

When officers arrived in the area, they located a car which went out of control on Dr. King, drove over a sidewalk and into the front of the Kids Footlocker location in the 3600 block of Page. Rescue workers were dispatched to assist the driver of the

Today, Friday, December 21st, the Jordan Retro XI “Bred” official releases at House of Hoops by Foot Locker, Foot Locker and online at Footlocker.com for $185. Michael Jordan originally debuted the Air Jordan XI during the

Foot Locker (FL) has been posting strong growth for the last few years, which is reflected in the company's share price. Since the beginning of 2012, Foot Locker's share price has appreciated by 36%, beating the market by a

NFL Playoff Picture Scenarios -- Final AFC Seeds

After downing the New York Giants 33-14 on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North title.

After downing the New York Giants 33-14 on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North title.

The six playoff teams in the AFC have all been locked in, but the seeding still has to play out.

NFL playoff picture: Texans loss opens door for Broncos. By Russell Steinberg on Dec 23, 4:58p +. Bob Levey. The Houston Texans had the opportunity to lock up a first round bye and home field advantage on Sunday, but failed to do that in a 23-6 loss to

After downing the New York Giants 33-14 on Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens have clinched the AFC North title.

As NRA is criticized on shooting response, bullets sell

National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre fired back at his critics today, defending his proposal to put armed guards in every school in the country as a way to prevent future tragedies like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that took the

Despite these objections, the NRA's proposal could be a good one for a number of reasons. Here are the arguments for it.

In the aftermath of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, countless celebrities have joined millions of Americans in a plea for gun control -- Jesse James is not one of those celebrities.

The NRA is confronting its greatest legislative test in 20 years in the aftermath of the Connecticut shootings, as President Barack Obama and some members of Congress are moving to enact further measures to restrict gun sales and possession, most

The NRA is confronting its greatest legislative test in 20 years in the aftermath of the Connecticut shootings, as President Barack Obama and some members of Congress are moving to enact further measures to restrict gun sales and possession, most

Pomona Panthers team champs at Northern Colorado wrestling tournament

By Sevan Muradian. December 22, 2012. WorldTeamsOpeninglead.jpg The opening ceremony of the World Cities Team Championship was held on December 21st at the Al Ain municipality building. After a number of local custom

NYON, Switzerland (AP) -Real Madrid will face Manchester United in a mouthwatering Champions League last-16 clash that sends Cristiano Ronaldo back to where he made his reputation, and Jose Mourinho to the club many believe he wants to coach one

Day five of our virtual sleigh ride around the world to discover some of the very strangest Christmas songs – and we're in the bush with these wizards of Oz.

The Cowboys got some much needed help from the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon, giving them a second chance to make the playoffs. The Ravens' 33-14 victory over the New York Giants means the Cowboys will win the NFC East with a victory next

The Green Bay Packers march through December to an NFL title rematch with the New York Giants. Ray Nitschke's fumble recovery sets up Jim Taylor for the game's only offensive touchdown and another Nitschke recovery winds up in a Jerry Kramer field

Calvin Johnson Sets Receiving Mark

Although Detroit couldn't come up with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons Saturday night, Calvin Johnson's historic performance turned the contest into something Lions and NFL fans alike won't soon forget. Johnson caught 11 passes for 225 yards to

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago. "He's not trying to live up to a contract," Detroit coach Jim Schwartz

Calvin Johnson passed Jerry Rice for the NFL's single-season receiving yards record, a 17-year old mark.

Although Detroit couldn't come up with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons Saturday night, Calvin Johnson's historic performance turned the contest into something Lions and NFL fans alike won't soon forget. Johnson caught 11 passes for 225 yards to

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is now the record holder for most receiving yards in a single season, having passed Jerry Rice's mark of 1,848. So, how does Johnson feel about notching 1,892 yards with one more regular-season contest

As NRA is criticized on shooting response, bullets sell

Leaders of the National Rifle Association said in television appearances that they would fight any new gun restrictions introduced in Congress. They also made clear that they were not interested in working with President

National Rifle Association consultant Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that gun control plays no role in solving the problems of mass shootings. Hutchinson and NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre appeared at a press conference Friday but took their first questions from

An unwavering National Rifle Association said Sunday that new gun regulations would not make children safer and that a White House task force on gun violence may try to undermine the Second Amendment. The organization blasted "a media machine" that

The latest political news from today's Times plus a look at the weekly addresses.

The group's main goal was to "promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis," wrote Church in an editorial, according to the NRA's website. Gen. Ambrose Burnside (pictured here during the Civil War), another Civil War veteran who had

Rapid Reaction: Saints 34, Cowboys 31, OT

ARLINGTON – The Cowboys no longer control their own destiny. With a 34-31 overtime loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints, the Cowboys need help to reach the playoffs. Here are my five thoughts on the Cowboys falling

New Orleans defeated Dallas in overtime 34-31 at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys' hopes for the playoffs need outside help, most easily in the form of one loss by the New York Giants in the season's last two weeks. What it means: The Cowboys needed to

Any last-minute questions from all of you Saints fans leading into today's game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium? Drop your question in the comments section and we'll answer as many as we can leading up

Any last-minute questions from all of you Saints fans leading into today's game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium? Drop your question in the comments section and we'll answer as many as we can leading up

New Orleans Saints Black and Gold Report: the Cowboys The NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune's crack team of Saints reporters takes a look at the Sean Payton situation and speculate about whether the Black and Gold boys

Parker just couldn't say no to Duke

Christmas has come early for Duke basketball and head coach Mike Krzyzewski: Jabari Parker—the No. 2 overall player in the class of 2013 will be a Blue Devil. Parker announced his decision Thursday afternoon in the gym at his high school, Simeon

"Just a regular day for me," said Jabari Parker, one of the nation's most coveted high school basketball recruits. It's Jabari's World and we're living in it. We assembled at Simeon Career Academy on a rainy Thursday afternoon to hear Parker's college

To Jabari Parker, who held court on national television to tell the world that he'll play college basketball at Duke (presumably for one year), spurning Michigan State. Yes, it's a nice "get" for the Blue Devils and it could damage the MSU recruiting

In a short while, elite small forward Jabari Parker of Simeon Career Academy in Chicago will announce his college choice. Michigan State's among the finalists - and good news, Spartans fans: a report emerged recently

Jabari Parker said it was a tough to choose from among all of the schools, describing it as a "better, best and best kind of a situation." Watch: Jabari Parker's Announcement · WATCH · Watch: Jabari Parker's Announcement

Winter solstice celebration in Dallas ends 20-year run

The Mayan calendar didn't actually end on this winter solstice, but a Dallas tradition did: The elaborate yearly celebration run by Amy Martin concluded a 20-year run. About 900 participants, volunteers and performers packed the Cathedral of Hope on

Click through to see photos of Winter Solstice celebrations: In 2012, the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on Dec. 21, 2012 at 6:12 a.m..

Each year after on the Winter Solstice or close to it, boating and sailing enthusiasts get together to celebrate with a big chili cook-off they call the "Bottom of the Pit" party, meaning the sun has reached its lowest point in the sky and will work

One calendar cycle comes to an end today as another begins. This magical moment is the December solstice, when the Sun stands farthest south in the sky for the entire year. It marks the end of autumn and beginning of

Park volunteer Anne Moore leads a tour through the Muir Woods during the Muir Woods' Winter Solstice celebration in Mill Valley, Calif. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. For the first time in 30 years the program celebrated the shortest day of the year instead

Winter solstice celebration in Dallas ends 20-year run

So let this Solstice be a time when we all put our intention toward the change, and draw forth the strength, the courage and the determination to bring that new world into being.

Before dawn Saturday, about 60 men, women and children gathered at the foot of Cowles Mountain, ready to hike toward the spot where the Kumeyaay Indians gathered for generations to watch the sunrise and celebrate the winter solstice. Among them were

So let this Solstice be a time when we all put our intention toward the change, and draw forth the strength, the courage and the determination to bring that new world into being.

So let this Solstice be a time when we all put our intention toward the change, and draw forth the strength, the courage and the determination to bring that new world into being.

Each year after on the Winter Solstice or close to it, boating and sailing enthusiasts get together to celebrate with a big chili cook-off they call the "Bottom of the Pit" party, meaning the sun has reached its lowest point in the sky and will work

Lexington County Mug Shots: December 21, 2012

by Nancy Atkinson on December 21, 2012. Want to stay on top of all the space news? Follow @universetoday on Twitter. Templo de la Serpiente Emplumada / Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Credit: César Cantú. Click on the image for access to a

Here's our daily recap of what happened in online marketing today, as reported on Marketing Land and other places across the web. From Marketing Land:

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five.

(Will Lester/Staff Photographer) The annual Chino Hills Boat Parade makes its way through the streets of the city Friday evening December 21, 2012. Close. Chino Hills Boat Parade - December 21, 2012. 1 of 14. ON22-HIL-BOATS-16-WL (Will Lester/Staff

VENTRELL: Indeed, it's definitely December 21st and some of us are still here. (Laughter.) QUESTION: Those of us who are left behind, so to speak. Just on this Russian adoption bill, I mean, frequently in the Russian press and elsewhere it's described

Miss Universe 2012's PEI connections

Aside from an undisclosed salary, the winner is also treated to the kind of extensive wardrobe that would even make Barbie jealous, insane amounts of beauty products (she has to keep her hair looking stellar), and a luxury apartment in Manhattan no

Now that Miss USA's victory has had some time to simmer, we want to hear who you believed should have taken home the crown. The second runner-up, Miss Philippines, was a fan favorite for the competition, but came just short of victory. Venezuela

LAS VEGAS -- A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised

Should the Miss Universe pageant be re-named Mrs. Universe?

LAS VEGAS -- A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described "cellist-nerd" brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the first time in more than a decade when she won the televised

End Of The World On Christmas Eve? Mayan Calendar's 13th Baktun May ...

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — A friend of a central Pennsylvania man who killed three people before dying in a gun battle with police says the shooter had been struggling with personal problems and had become fascinated with end-of-the-world predictions.

(CNN) -- It's the end of the world as we know it. And yet the world feels fine. Friday was supposed to be the day life on Earth ceased to exist. The predicted apocalypse -- which spawned a disaster movie "2012," a TV show tracking "Doomsday Preppers

Police are investigating details of a fight at an “end of the world” house party in San Bernardino on Friday night that they believe led to the slaying of a man. Felipe Jason Moreno, 20, of San Bernardino was shot dead and his 22-year-old cousin was

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — A friend of a central Pennsylvania man who killed three people before dying in a gun battle with police says the shooter had been struggling with personal problems and had become fascinated with end-of-the-world predictions.

Today is 12-21-12: Doomsday, the end of the world. That is, according to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar. Others say it's the beginning of a new era. However, one doesn't need to look at the Mayan calendar, the

Escort agency which hired US Olympian Suzy Favor-Hamilton as a Vegas call ...

Suzy Favor Hamilton competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics as a middle-distance runner, earning enough fame to appear in a controversial Nike commercial in 2000. For the past year, she has been working as a

Former U.S. Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton has been working for the last year as a high-priced escort, charging clients up to $600 an hour. The story was first reported by thesmokinggun.com. A reporter for the website approached Hamilton in the

Married, former US track star Suzy Favor Hamilton who competed in three Olympic Games and worked with Disney and Nike has been living a shocking double life for the past year as a $600-an-hour-hooker. Married, former US track star Suzy Favor Hamilton

Suzy Favor-Hamilton running on the track during the 1991 TAC. The Smoking Gun reports the three-time Olympian has worked recently for an escort service in Las Vegas. Photo credit: Tim Defrisco/Allsport. Three-time Olympic runner Suzy Favor Hamilton's

Three-time Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton made headlines Thursday after admitting that she worked as a high-priced escort for the last year, charging $600 an hour to spend time with clients. Hamilton has used her Twitter account to apologize to her fans

Predictable 'X Factor' Finale Crowns Tate Stevens Season Two Champ

So Tate Stevens has The X-Factor. He's the last man standing. Probably not what Simon Cowell envisioned: A middle-aged country guy taking down his pop star factory, but this is the world in which we're living. Tate's world. Or so it would seem. It

Tate Stevens was crowned the winner of Season Two of theX FactorThursday night, beating runner-up Carly Rose Sonenclar and third place act Fifth Harmo.

In recent weeks, the balance of power on "The X Factor" shifted, moving from country hopeful Tate Stevens to budding teen star Carly Rose Sonenclar. On Thursday night's "X Factor" finale, Stevens took back the top spot when it mattered most, clinching

Tate Stevens had no idea when he auditioned for “The X Factor” that he'd walk away Thursday night the winner of a $5 million contract. The 37-year-old country singer noticed,

See more photos, news and a full bio · The X Factor ended on a particularly high note for one of the show's finalists Thursday night. L.A. Reid's "Over 25" contestant Tate Stevens, 37, is the winner of season 2. He's a dad of two and a road worker from

2012 Polling Accuracy: Right Winner, But Different Trends

Through New Year's Eve, your friends at Puck Daddy fondly recall the Year in Hockey for 2012, such as it wasn't. Looking at this list, it's a bit of a bummer that it's split right down the middle when it comes to players and non-players. Of course, in

Let's just say when it came to Android in 2012, I got a bit grinchy. I went from a Android platform evangelist to a disallusioned and disappointed user. A lot of this had to do with an extremely negative experience with my Verizon Galaxy Nexus which

When Adam Lanza killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, people were quick to point fingers at guns, the lack of mental health resources, violence in movies and video games -- and the gays.

From 24/7 Wall St.: There has been no shortage of successful product launches in 2012. Think the iPhone 5 and “The Avengers.” In order for companies to have successful launches, they must invest a great deal, ranging from thousands of development hours

Meteorologists know seasons are predictable. In the weather world, spring is always followed by summer. But the political world is different. Spring can proceed to summer, or it can lead to a sudden onset of winter. That was

Winter solstice celebration in Dallas ends 20-year run

But it does have astronomical significance, and for Northern Hemisphereans it's a happy one: Today, at 11:12 UTC (06:12 Eastern time) it was officially the winter solstice. That means the nights are getting shorter, the days longer, and that half of

But it does have astronomical significance, and for Northern Hemisphereans it's a happy one: Today, at 11:12 UTC (06:12 Eastern time) it was officially the winter solstice. That means the nights are getting shorter, the days longer, and that half of

The Mayan calendar didn't actually end on this winter solstice, but a Dallas tradition did: The elaborate yearly celebration run by Amy Martin concluded a 20-year run. About 900 participants, volunteers and performers packed the Cathedral of Hope on

The Mayan calendar didn't actually end on this winter solstice, but a Dallas tradition did: The elaborate yearly celebration run by Amy Martin concluded a 20-year run. About 900 participants, volunteers and performers packed the Cathedral of Hope on

Gates of Hell: The Descent of Ishtar to the Netherworld: From Ancient Near Eastern Texts. Translated by E.A. Speiser and George A. Barton, Archaeology and the Bible, 7th ed, pg 530f: To the Land of No Return, the realm of

Bruno Mars stays on top of Billboard's "Hot 100"

Bruno Mars: Shame David Cameron thinks my music is 'appalling', I wanted him front row at my concert. The singer isn't disappointed that the PM isn't a fan. Tweet. Comments. Previous Next. Bruno Mars doesn't let other people's opinions get him down

Bruno Mars' “Locked Out Of Heaven” locks up the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second week in a row.

Bruno Mars remains atop the Billboard Hot 100, as Locked Out of Heaven spends a second week at No. 1.

I think we can all agree right now we need a lot of love out there, said Ellen DeGeneres as she introduced Bruno Mars at the top of her show today. Th.

Bruno Mars remains atop the Billboard Hot 100, as Locked Out of Heaven spends a second week at No. 1.

'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens on LA Reid, Moving to Nashville and What's Next

So Tate Stevens has The X-Factor. He's the last man standing. Probably not what Simon Cowell envisioned: A middle-aged country guy taking down his pop star factory, but this is the world in which we're living. Tate's world. Or so it would seem. It

Last night country singer Tate Stevens was crowned the Season Two winner of The X Factor, walking away with a 5 million recording contract and a Pepsi.

Tate Stevens pulled out a victory during the X Factor Season 2 Finale on Thursday (December 18), surprising some who thought 13-year-old Carly Rose Sonenclar was the clear front runner. JustJared.com sat down with the 37-year-old country singer to chat

Last night country singer Tate Stevens was crowned the Season Two winner of The X Factor, walking away with a 5 million recording contract and a Pepsi.

"The X Factor" Season 2 has come to an end and after weeks of battling each other for the top slot, 37-year-old country singer and blue collar father Tate Stevens defeated 13-year-old phenom Carly Rose Sonenclar to become only the second ever U.S. "X

'X Factor' Winner Tate Stevens on LA Reid, Moving to Nashville and What's Next

Tate Stevens was crowned the winner of Season Two of theX FactorThursday night, beating runner-up Carly Rose Sonenclar and third place act Fifth Harmo.

So Tate Stevens has The X-Factor. He's the last man standing. Probably not what Simon Cowell envisioned: A middle-aged country guy taking down his pop star factory, but this is the world in which we're living. Tate's world. Or so it would seem. It

In mere months, 37-year-old Tate Stevens went from laying concrete in Belton, Mo., to winning a $5 million recording contract on national television. our editor recommends. Tate Stevens and Mentor L.A. Reid: 'Country Music is Ready for an 'X Factor

Tate Stevens' “X Factor” competition may not want to hear this, but even Santa is throwing his weight behind the country singer from Belton. “Right now, Tate Stevens is the man,” said Mr. Claus, who was one of hundreds of

Tate Stevens X Factor interview: The Boot talks to the country crooner about defying odds to make it in the Top 3.

Bruno Mars stays on top of Billboard's "Hot 100"

He came close, but Bruno Mars will fall just short of a #1 debut with his second album, Unorthodox Jukebox, which was kept out of the top spot by, yes, Taylor Swift. Jukebox will hit the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart thanks to sales of 192,000

I think we can all agree right now we need a lot of love out there, said Ellen DeGeneres as she introduced Bruno Mars at the top of her show today. Th.

Despite impressive sales, Bruno Mars' “Unorthodox Jukebox” debuted behind Taylor Swift's dominant “Red” on the charts. The “Nashville” soundtrack bows outside the top 10.

Coming up with a Top 10 list always feels like a fool's errand. It's impossible to listen to all the music that I want to, so any list always has to come with the caveat that these were the songs that stuck with me throughout the year that I actually

In Late-Night Metered-Market Household Averages for Saturday night: * An encore telecast of "Saturday Night Live," with host Bruno Mars (3.6/9 in metered-market households) dominated its time period. The "SNL" rebroadcast scored the #1 rating of the

Winter solstice celebration in Dallas ends 20-year run

Before dawn Saturday, about 60 men, women and children gathered at the foot of Cowles Mountain, ready to hike toward the spot where the Kumeyaay Indians gathered for generations to watch the sunrise and celebrate the winter solstice. Among them were

Park volunteer Anne Moore leads a tour through the Muir Woods during the Muir Woods' Winter Solstice celebration in Mill Valley, Calif. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. For the first time in 30 years the program celebrated the shortest day of the year instead

By: National Weather Service Sacramento CA. December 21, 2012 - Winter Solstice graphic - a good explainer. solstice.jpg. Like what you just read? Help us bring you more news: Support YubaNet. By submitting a comment

So let this Solstice be a time when we all put our intention toward the change, and draw forth the strength, the courage and the determination to bring that new world into being.

One calendar cycle comes to an end today as another begins. This magical moment is the December solstice, when the Sun stands farthest south in the sky for the entire year. It marks the end of autumn and beginning of

Bruno Mars stays on top of Billboard's "Hot 100"

18 American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars performed his song "When I Was Your Man" live on the NBC reality competition program, "The Voice". The performance was during the finale episode in which Cassadee Pope performed "Here with Me" with The

Bruno Mars' “Locked Out Of Heaven” locks up the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second week in a row.

I think we can all agree right now we need a lot of love out there, said Ellen DeGeneres as she introduced Bruno Mars at the top of her show today. Th.

Staying In: Bruno Mars and Rebel Wilson combine for the perfect weekend indoors. Posted on December 20, 2012 by Guide Live Group. WATCH Pitch Perfect (Universal Studios, PG-13 in theatrical release) — Who doesn't love a musical

Taylor Swift continues to rule the roost on the Billboard 200 albums chart as Red stays steady at No. 1 with 208000 sold according to Nielsen SoundScan (up 25%).

Brothers Grimm saved classic fairy tales by changing them forever

Brothers Grimm. Once upon a time, 200 years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their first book Kinder- und Hausmärchen with 86 tales, including their famous "Hansel and Gretel". However, the brothers not only collected these stories, they also

There's a certain irony to "Grimm's Fairy Tales." Two-hundred years ago today, Jacob Grimm and his younger brother Wilhelm published a collection of folk tales. The Grimms didn't write these stories; they collected tales that had been handed down from

The Overnight News Digest is an ongoing evening series dedicated to chronicling the day's news that the editor de la nuit finds of import or interest. Everyone is welcome to add their own news items in the comments. Tonight

Washington: It is the tradition of Google to celebrate the important events and anniversaries of famous people by honouring them with a Google Doodle. Google on December 20, featured the “Brothers Grimm” with one of the

Brothers Grimm. Once upon a time, 200 years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their first book Kinder- und Hausmärchen with 86 tales, including their famous "Hansel and Gretel". However, the brothers not only collected these stories, they also

Melissa Nelson: Dental Assistant Fired For Being 'Irresistible' Is 'Devastated'

(CNN) -- It may not be fair, but it's not illegal -- not in Iowa.Melissa Nelson, a worker fired for being "irresistible" to her boss, spoke out Saturday about a high court decision that said her termination broke no discrimination law.

The female assistant in question, Melissa Nelson, 32, had filed and ultimately lost her gender discrimination lawsuit against her former boss. The seven men comprising the Iowa Supreme Court went on to rule unanimously that employers can fire workers

By MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL and JAY REEVES — Associated Press. MOBILE, Ala. — The terrorism case against an Alabama man accused of planning to wage Islamic jihad in Africa may hinge on just how well he knew a man on the FBI's most-wanted

By Melissa Nelson-GabrielAssociated Press – updated Friday, December 21, 2012 - 6:33pm. Ala. woman sleeps through tornado ripping off roof. Melissa Nelson-Gabriel. December 21, 2012 6:33 PM EST. Copyright 2012 Online Athens.

Melissa Nelson, a worker fired for being “irresistible” to her boss, spoke out Saturday about a high court decision that said her termination broke no discrimination law. “The last couple of days have just been an emotional roller coaster. I'm trying

Ryan Freel dies at age 36

Former Cincinnati Reds utilityman and fan favorite Ryan Freel has reportedly taken his own life. He was 36 years old. According to the initial report from First Coast News in Jacksonville, Fla., Freel, who played the majority of his eight-year career

Ryan Freel, the colorful utility man who spent six seasons of his eight year baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds, has sadly taken his own life at the age of 36, according First Coast News in Jacksonville. Freel had been

Former Major League player Ryan Freel has commited suicide, as first reported by First Coast News.

Like many of you, I was just incredibly saddened when I heard the news Saturday that former Reds player Ryan Freel died from suicide at the young age of just 36. I know he had young kids and it's just awful to get news like

Report: Former Major Leaguer Ryan Freel Commits Suicide At Age 36 Former utility player Ryan Freel, who broke into the majors with Toronto in 2001 and played the majority of his eight-year career with the Cincinnati Reds, committed suicide today.

End Of The World On Christmas Eve? Mayan Calendar's 13th Baktun May ...

(NaturalNews) This is a message for those who are new to Natural News and who seek the truth in this time of great change. You may have already noticed the Mayan calendar prophecy was a hoax. The universe didn't end.

(NaturalNews) This is a message for those who are new to Natural News and who seek the truth in this time of great change. You may have already noticed the Mayan calendar prophecy was a hoax. The universe didn't end.

There were numerous articles about the 5,125-year-old Mayan calendar, the last day of which was Friday, Dec. 21. To some, this date also meant the end of time. Period. People the world over were stocking up on supplies in preparation for a potential

Seeing that everyone from France to China is cashing in on the Mayan apocalypse, I thought that I might as well too. My favourite Mayan mathematical fact is that their religious calendar consisted of two cycles running concurrently, a 13-day week and a

"End of Days" celebrated at Maya site. At the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, thousands chanted, danced and otherwise frolicked around ceremonial fires and pyramids to mark the conclusion of a vast, 5,125-year cycle in the Mayan calendar.

Winter solstice celebration in Dallas ends 20-year run

Park volunteer Anne Moore leads a tour through the Muir Woods during the Muir Woods' Winter Solstice celebration in Mill Valley, Calif. on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. For the first time in 30 years the program celebrated the shortest day of the year instead

As of December 21 the sun's on its way back… But what about you? By Michael Terman, Ph.D.

Volunteer naturalist Mike Quinlan leads a winter solstice nature hike Saturday at the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary's Plummer area in Lothian. The solstice is the longest night of the year. After the solstice, days become longer as spring approaches.

One calendar cycle comes to an end today as another begins. This magical moment is the December solstice, when the Sun stands farthest south in the sky for the entire year. It marks the end of autumn and beginning of

The Mayan calendar didn't actually end on this winter solstice, but a Dallas tradition did: The elaborate yearly celebration run by Amy Martin concluded a 20-year run. About 900 participants, volunteers and performers packed the Cathedral of Hope on

Ryan Freel dead at 36 of apparent suicide

Report: Former Major Leaguer Ryan Freel Commits Suicide At Age 36 Former utility player Ryan Freel, who broke into the majors with Toronto in 2001 and played the majority of his eight-year career with the Cincinnati Reds, committed suicide today.

Freel, a utility player who spent parts of eight seasons in the Majors, took his own life at the age of 36. Best known for his years with the Cincinnati Reds, he played 594 games with five teams from 2001 through 2009. Citing confirmation from Sgt

(Getty)For someone who amounted to part-timer, Ryan Freel gave a lot of joy to baseball fans. He exhibited a colorful, sometimes bizarre personality and demonstrated an acrobatic, sometimes reckless style of play that took a toll on his career. He was

Ryan Freel, the colorful utility man who spent six seasons of his eight year baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds, has sadly taken his own life at the age of 36, according First Coast News in Jacksonville. Freel had been

Former Major League player Ryan Freel has commited suicide, as first reported by First Coast News.

Australia Sees Surplus in 2014 as Forecast Slips on Revenue Drop

Australia's biggest mosque has removed an online post that called for a ”fatwa” against Christmas following harsh condemnation from the Muslim community. The Lakemba Mosque had posted the religious ruling on its

Australia's chairman of selectors, John Inverarity, has declared Michael Clarke only had a 50-50 chance of playing the Boxing Day Test and said Mitchell Starc was almost certain to be rested due to his heavy workload

Australia's budget should return to surplus in 2014 even as a drop in tax revenue forced the government to give up a pledge to balance its books in the current fiscal year, the country's trade minister said. The original target of a surplus in the

Australia's chairman of selectors, John Inverarity, has declared Michael Clarke only had a 50-50 chance of playing the Boxing Day Test and said Mitchell Starc was almost certain to be rested due to his heavy workload

With an increasing number of young Australians moving to the US in search of career opportunities courtesy of the E-3 visa, and Australian tourists making up the sixth-largest visitor group in New York, those destined for the Big Apple inevitably find

San Bernardino man slain after 'end of the world' party, police say

The world is ending, or not, but just in case - a look back at some memorable moments in Cowboys history.

Today is the last day on the Mayan calendar, which, according to some, means the world is going to end. This seems about as likely to occur as any economic forecast. And so in preparation, economists on Twitter have been

The world is ending, or not, but just in case - a look back at some memorable moments in Cowboys history.

The Maya never predicted that 2012 would be the Year of the Cigar Box Guitar. They missed the most important story. The end of the world, which ought to be in a couple of hours, is not this year's crucial event.

Fight at "end of the world" party may have led to man's death, police say.

After reaction to its defiant stance, NRA prepares for 2013 battles

The latest political news from today's Times plus a look at the weekly addresses.

Guns should not be the focus of public attention following the massacre of children at an elementary school in Connecticut, the top lobbyist for the National Rifle Association said Friday. The real problem, said Wayne LaPierre,

After a week of silence following the Sandy Hook school shooting that killed 20 first graders and six staff in Newtown, Conn., the National Rifle Association blamed the entertainment industry – specifically the producers of violent video games for

The NRA's proposal on Friday advocating armed guards in schools in response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary was met with strong sentiments from all sides of the gun control debate. Weekend Edition Sunday host Rachel Martin turns to Bill Bond

The NRA is confronting its greatest legislative test in 20 years in the aftermath of the Connecticut shootings, as President Barack Obama and some members of Congress are moving to enact further measures to restrict gun sales and possession, most

Travelers celebrate end of Mayan calendar in Chichen Itza

Schools Investigate Rumors of Violence Connected to Mayan Calendar. Pinellas Schools looked into reported rumors of potential violence connected to the end of Mayan calendar on Dec. 21, but no credible threats were found as of Friday, schools reported.

To the crazies who are grafting zombies and vampires onto Christmas, I say phooey, fake, outrageous and as old Major Hoople would say, "Fap to you!"

(CNN) - Friday marked the final recorded day of the Mayan calendar, and thousands gathered at an ancient site to honor the event. It was no doomsday, but still an occasion to remember. As day broke over Chichen Itza, hundreds of travelers were on hand

Schools Investigate Rumors of Violence Connected to Mayan Calendar. Pinellas Schools looked into reported rumors of potential violence connected to the end of Mayan calendar on Dec. 21, but no credible threats were found as of Friday, schools reported.

Melissa Nelson: Dentist Fires 'Irresistibly Attractive' Assistant, Iowa Court ...

By Melissa Nelson-GabrielAssociated Press – updated Friday, December 21, 2012 - 6:33pm. Ala. woman sleeps through tornado ripping off roof. Melissa Nelson-Gabriel. December 21, 2012 6:33 PM EST. Copyright 2012 Online Athens.

into Pensacola on Wednesday, as part of a national educational tour. The ships were built using hand tools and techniques developed more than 500 years ago. (MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS). By MELISSA NELSON-GABRIAL

Melissa Nelson was fired for being 'irresistible' (CNN). (CNN) — Can a boss fire an employee he finds attractive because he and his wife, fairly or not, see her as a threat to their marriage? Yes, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled

The 7-0 decision, handed down by the all-male court, came about as a result of a lawsuit filed by married dental assistant Melissa Nelson, 32, against her boss of ten years, Dr. James Knight, D.D.S., alleging gender discrimination. She claimed Knight

The 7-0 decision, handed down by the all-male court, came about as a result of a lawsuit filed by married dental assistant Melissa Nelson, 32, against her boss of ten years, Dr. James Knight, D.D.S., alleging gender discrimination. She claimed Knight

Lexington County Mug Shots: December 21, 2012

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Official:

By now we are all sure of one thing: the world has not ended. We did get a little scared last night, however, when a.

n. a pause to assess the state, progress or condition of the political news cycle. DEVELOPING: OBAMA NOMINATES JOHN KERRY TO BE SECRETARY OF STATE… “Over these many years, John's earned the respect and confidence of leaders around the

Throughout 2012 we brought you stories the networks don't touch — from grassroots recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy to the frontlines of the U.N. Climate Summit in Doha to inviting third party candidates

1, 2000, would mark the apocalypse, then changed his prediction to 2006. All those doomsdays passed without incident. But the prediction that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012, has deeper roots and has taken on a particular fascination within our

Brothers Grimm saved classic fairy tales by changing them forever

One hundred and fifty years or so after Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm died, the brothers have become literary legends in the same way as William Shakespeare. Even those who haven't read their actual texts have no doubt been

Head over to Google's homepage on Thursday and you'll enjoy a scrollable comic strip telling the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The doodle celebrates the 200th anniversary of "Grimm's Fairy Tales," a compendium of European folk tales first published

As previously reported, Google was running a doodle for “Grimm's Fairy Tales” in parts of the world where Thursday came sooner than it does here in the U.S. Interestingly, now that the doodle has made its way to our neck of

There's a certain irony to "Grimm's Fairy Tales." Two-hundred years ago today, Jacob Grimm and his younger brother Wilhelm published a collection of folk tales. The Grimms didn't write these stories; they collected tales that had been handed down from

"Grimm's Fairy Tales" are no exception. Written by brothers Jacob and Wilhelm, many stories by the brothers were first published in a collection in 1812, and since then, the tales have become an inextricable part of our culture. While some adaptations

Ryan Freel dead at 36 of apparent suicide

Former Major League player Ryan Freel has commited suicide, as first reported by First Coast News.

It's sad to report about death, especially suicide, at any time of the year, but it's even more heartbreaking when it's around the holiday season. Unfortunately, former MLB player Ryan Freel committed suicide. He was 36 years old. Freel was a role

Terrible news: First Coast News sports director Dan Hicken has learned that Ryan Freel, a Jacksonville native and former Major League Baseball has died Posted: 12/22/2012 10:47 PM in Redleg Nation. MORE: NKY.Com · Cincinnati USA · DealChicken

Ryan Freel, a former Reds utility player, was found dead in his home, having apparently committed suicide, the Jacksonville, Fla., sheriffs office told The Florida Times-Union. According to a report on mlb.com, Freel, 36, was found dead on Saturday in

“The Reds family is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ryan Freel. His teammates and our fans loved him for how hard he played the game, and he loved giving back to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with

Pomona Panthers team champs at Northern Colorado wrestling tournament

Hanover Area First row, from left, Mike Nice, manager; Mike Lewis, manager; Rick Hummer, Mike Bogdon, Bill Kunec, Jerry Dunn, Dennis Monk, Ed Roback, Bill Weidner, manager; Ron Naugle, statistician. Second row, John Malloy, assistant coach; Shawn

Day five of our virtual sleigh ride around the world to discover some of the very strangest Christmas songs – and we're in the bush with these wizards of Oz.

Hudson -- Over the last four years, a certain towering All-Ohioan from Twinsburg had a knack for putting on a show at Hudson High School's Ray "Buck" Hyser Gymnasium. Unfortunately for Lady Explorers' fans, another All-Ohioan from Twinsburg also seems

The winner of the 2012 FootLocker Girls Cross Country Champs, Anna Rohrer, recovered from a fall during the race, to finish in the first position in a very exciting girls championship race! Rohrer_Anna-FLbw12.jpg

FindItNow. ADVERTISEMENT. Ragin' Cajuns repeat as N.O. Bowl champs. 11:19 PM, Dec 22, 2012 |. Comments · Tweet. Email; Print; Share. LinkedIn; Tumblr; StumbleUpon; Reddit; Del.icio.us; Digg. A; A. NCAA Football: R&L Carriers Bowl-East Carolina vs

Melissa Nelson: Dentist Fires 'Irresistibly Attractive' Assistant, Iowa Court ...

into Pensacola on Wednesday, as part of a national educational tour. The ships were built using hand tools and techniques developed more than 500 years ago. (MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS). By MELISSA NELSON-GABRIAL

Apparently 32-year-old Melissa Nelson is way too attractive to be a dental assistant in the Fox Dodge practice of 53-year-old D.D.S. James Knight - her sexy, good looks are what ultimately got her fired. And in a judgment made by an Iowa Supreme Court

into Pensacola on Wednesday, as part of a national educational tour. The ships were built using hand tools and techniques developed more than 500 years ago. (MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS). By MELISSA NELSON-GABRIAL

The dental assistant, Melissa Nelson, who worked for dentist James Knight for more than 10 years and had never flirted with him, according to the testimony of both parties, sued, saying she would not have been fired if she were a man. At trial, Knight

Melissa Nelson is a dental assistant who lost her job because her male boss found her too irresistible and saw her as a threat to his marriage. This

Barnidge: East Bay wishes for the holiday season

WORLD RECORD FOR BRENTWOOD: About five months after the 20th anniversary of the Brentwood CornFest, organizers received word that Brentwood had officially broken the world record for the most people husking corn at the same time. At Brentwood's

Barnidge: East Bay wishes for the holiday season. By Tom Barnidge Contra Costa Times Columnistcontracostatimes.com. Posted: 12/23/2012 12:01:00 AM PST. For all of us not named Scrooge, Christmas should be a time of holiday cheer. It's a time for

The Bay Area job market continued as the state's strongest after a gain of 2,900 jobs in November, a month that saw the California jobless rate slip below 10 percent for the first time in nearly four years, the state reported Friday. The employment

On December 11 East Bay MUD's board of directors decided to shelve the agency's plan for becoming an energy provider through community choice aggregation (CCA). While East Bay MUD's decision doesn't take the utility completely out of efforts to

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Putting the BBQ in NYC: expats create Little Australia in the Big Apple

With an increasing number of young Australians moving to the US in search of career opportunities courtesy of the E-3 visa, and Australian tourists making up the sixth-largest visitor group in New York, those destined for the Big Apple inevitably find

Peter Siddle is taking on the mantle of leadership and example among Australia's bowlers that - until recently - Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey held for the batsmen - Cricket news from Australia v Sri Lanka.

Instead England take on Antipodean cricketers home and away in their next 15 Tests – five against New Zealand, 10 against the Australians. This should not be too daunting a prospect. The New Zealanders are nowhere near as good as they were in the

Peter Siddle is taking on the mantle of leadership and example among Australia's bowlers that - until recently - Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey held for the batsmen - Cricket news from Australia v Sri Lanka.

Sorry to disappoint you, but it appears the world is still spinning even though Australia and New Zealand are already well into December 21. Read this article by Amanda Kooser on CNET.