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Texans Eye $270 Million Powerball For Drawing On Saturday, May 11

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:03:46 +0000

The odds of winning are around one in 170 million, but hey, someone’s got to win, right? Maybe not! No winners on Wednesday (May 8), so that means Powerball lives to see another day, and that “another” day is this Saturday, where the jackpot soars to $270 million! Including The U.S. Virgin Islands, and the [...]

Major League Baseball Ticket Prices Are Going Up, But They're Still a Bargain

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:47 +0000

Take me out to the ballgame. Take your wallet out while you’re there, too. The average price of a ticket to a Major League Baseball game this season is $27.48, a jump of 1.8% from last year. The price is a downright bargain compared to the other major sports: NBA tickets go for an average [...]

What's The Difference Between Texas and California

Rick St. Nick — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:41:33 +0000

Had some friends from California contact me last night, and I sure do appreciate them going “old school” and actually using the phone to CALL. That’s right, they didn’t E-mail, and they didn’t send me that dreaded 250 word text message that I’m usually trying to read during a meeting. As head of the complaint [...]

New Sheriff + Old Money Place Burden on Angelina County Taxpayers

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:22:36 +0000

I thought only the BIG elections were full of strife and discord, until I started poking my nose into the “comp time” abomination over at the Angelina County Sheriff’s office. Here’s how the story unfolds: (1) Sheriff elect Greg Sanches took over the gig from former Sheriff Kent Henson, who elected not to run for [...]

Roger Waters Is 2012′s Highest-Paid Rock Musician

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:58:40 +0000

Perhaps the next time Roger Waters decides to stage a touring version of Pink Floyd‘s ‘The Wall,’ he can build his bricks out of hundred-dollar bills. He’s certainly got enough of them, as indicated by Forbes‘ most recent list of the highest-paid musicians. As reported by Vintage Vinyl News, the recent tally puts Waters second [...]

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Townsquare Media — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:04:10 +0000

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The 10 Costliest US Hurricanes in History Left Severe Damage on Our Wallets

Ray Chalme — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:47:59 +0000

Hurricanes cause all sorts of damage, but do you have any idea just how much? As you may suspect, these storms wreak all sorts of havoc. But which ones have unleashed the most financial damage? Katrina – 2005 – $105.8 Billion Hurricane Katrina is a storm most people won’t forget anytime soon. Besides being the [...]

Papa John's CEO Says Health Care Law Will Make Pizzas Cost More — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:24:21 +0000

The free women’s health services under President Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act may be nice, but according to Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter, those perks and others like them could cost you next time you order a pizza.

Beer Prices Will Heat Up As the Weather Cools Down

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:30:41 +0000

Beer-lovers, better stock up now. Anheuser-Busch, maker of beloved suds like Budweiser and Bud Light, has announced a price hike that’ll take effect in the weeks to come. Summer is when beer sales are highest, so you’d think that whole supply-and-demand thing would leave you shelling out more when you buy brew for backyard barbecues. [...]

Gas Prices Plunging in the U.S, How Much is Gas in Lufkin and Nacogdoches?

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:32:21 +0000

Been to the gas station recently? Prices are looking “swe – e – e – e – et”! While we may not ever see $2.50/gallon again, when compared to the overseas cost of petroleum, with the exception of oil rich regions abroad (including Puerto Rico?), the U.S. still reigns superior in less expensive fuel. Check this [...]

Homeless Texas Man Finds Gold on Riverbank, Gets to Keep It! [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:22:44 +0000

Remember the slogan ”There’s gold in them thar hills!” Always thought it was nothing more than just that – a slogan. Much like shouting “Four” when you are about to strike a golf ball. Not only do I know better, but Timothy Yost from Bastrop, Texas also knows ”there’s gold in them thar hills!” Down on his luck [...]

Waiter Receives $5,000 from Customers — But It's Not a Tip

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:08:38 +0000

A generous couple gave a lump sum of cash to a waiter at D’Amico’s Italian Market Café in Houston, Texas and not just because he has provided consistent, terrific service. Greg Rubar had been waiting on these particular patrons for eight years and they decided to gift him with $5,000 in cash so he could [...]

U2′s Adam Clayton Seeking Millions in Misappropriated Funds Lawsuit

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:25:31 +0000

From early 2005 to late 2009, U2 grossed boatloads of money from their Vertigo Tour and every-bit-as-massive 360 Degree Tour.

At the same time, bassist Adam Clayton claims he was losing big bucks, too. Clayton says his personal assistant back then misappropriated $7.5 million of his hard-earned money, and now Clayton is suing all of the parties believed to be involved.

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Is Money Really the Most Important Part of a Job?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:33 +0000

The second annual Simply Hired Job Seeker Survey reveals that when it comes to our jobs, some things truly are more important than money.

Queen 'Keep Yourself Alive' Portuguese Single Sells For $1,540

Karen Laney — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:09:55 +0000

An original Portuguese Queen ‘Keep Yourself Alive’ vinyl single sold for big money during an Ebay auction on Oct. 31. This mega-rare 45 with picture sleeve was rated in excellent condition and after 11 bids, closed out at the hefty price of $1540.00.

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Perhaps The Craziest Bet Ever!

Jen Austin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000

So you make a bet with a buddy and it leads to craziness when you lose. But HOW crazy?! Perhaps you don’t want to follow the lead of these guys. A New Jersey man who chose shoplifting to pay off a bet found himself behind bars Saturday. According to The Daily Journal, 58-year-old Irwin Krakow [...]