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Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dies

Gary Shannon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:48:13 +0000

James Gandolfini, who became famous overnight in his portrayal of Tony Soprano, died today in Italy at the age of 51. Gandolfini was in Italy to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily — and he was scheduled to participate in a festival event this weekend. Sources say the cause of death is thought [...]

Win a Fly Away Weekend to See Rod Stewart in Vegas

Gary Shannon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:12:54 +0000

Okay, this is a great opportunity to see Rod Stewart live,and in an 'intimate' setting. It's really easy to enter the contest and you can enter as many times as you like. Of course, there is a catch. You can't win if you don't enter and the only way to win this great trip is to be a member of 92.9's Lakehouse.

Here's the scoop:

Paula Deen Opens Mouth, Buttery Racist Remarks Fall Out?

Scott Lewis — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:31:45 +0000

(Man, I’m going to need a butter joke to open this post… Oh, wait — I got one!) Someone butter up TV chef Paula Deen so she can slither out from under new allegations that she lobs around the N-word and wanted a slavery-themed wedding reception. (Eh. Sounded funnier in my head.) One of Deen’s [...]

Snake Opens Door [VIDEO]

Don Rivers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:15:07 +0000

You may not to watch this before you go to sleep. I don’t think most people would appreciate this fellow barging into the bedroom. You have probably seen dogs, cats, monkeys and maybe other animals learn tricks like opening doors. None of those animals would scare you as much as a snake. Snakes are [...]

Men's Wearhouse Fires the "I Guarantee it' Guy

Gary Shannon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:14:01 +0000

Hey, I thought George Zimmer owned the Men's Wearhouse. Well, as it turns out he not only doesn't "own' it, he no longer works for the huge corporation he helped build.

I'll be honest with you, before Men's Wearhouse became such a gigantic entity, I had heard stories of Zimmer's huge ego. Then I realized that you don't go from selling raincoats out of the trunk of your car to a multi-billion dollar business without a powerful ego.

So, why is the face that goes with the product in the unemployment line?

This Just in — Jimmy Hoffa is Still Dead — And Missing

Gary Shannon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:29:03 +0000

Authorities had high hopes for the latest search for the remains of the former labor leader, Jimmy Hoffa, but once again all the ‘promising new leads’ turned up nada. The dig has now officially been halted. The leads were intriguing; A person who would seem to be in the know about such things had offered [...]

Win A Weekend in Galveston

Don Rivers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:08 +0000

92.9 The Lake wants to send you to Galveston for the weekend with hotel accomidations and free tickets for lots of family fun! It’s free to enter and win. We have your room at the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel with four tickets to all the Moody Gardens attractions and four free tickets fo wet and wild family [...]

How My Brainy Friends Spend Their Weekend

Gary Shannon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:57:12 +0000

Here's a strange story. For some reason, I have a lot of friends that are chemist, engineers and biologist. I guess they keep me around because I make them feel even smarter than they already are. Now, you may think that all these highly intelligent people spend their weekends reading treatise on string theory and Schrodinger's Cat, but I'm here to tell you they don't.

I got a text from one of my friends that said, "Come to Seth's house. We're smashing a pool." I naturally assume that "smashing" is some new slang term I don't know yet, so I looked it up. It turns out that "smashing" is slang for 'coitus' as Sheldon on Big Bang Theory puts it. Well, I knew that the friend that texted me would never text anything about the subject of sex and that, factoring in the swimming pool, that there must be an even new meaning of 'smashing.'

Well, friends; here is a video of what she meant.

Eight Seconds…One Million Dollars [VIDEO]

Heather — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:24:56 +0000

I don’t know why I’m so excited about this video…I didn’t win a Million Dollars! Sure is fun watching her win, though…

Watch These Adults Trying to Ride Kids' Toys — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:00:42 +0000

[onescreen item="5102180"] It sure is fun to ride a big wheel; any 5-year-old can tell you that. But when a grownup tries to do it? Well … There’s a reason these toys are designed for kids. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes [...]

'Anchorman 2′ Trailer: Welcome to the 1980s, Ron Burgundy

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:24:59 +0000

Ron Burgundy is back in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,’ and — as we’re informed — more Burgundy-er than ever. And now there’s a new trailer that shows the news team in full force. Where the previous trailers featured no actual footage from the film, this new trailer establishes that the film is set in [...]

UPDATE: Lake Charles Man Missing

Don Rivers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:43:11 +0000

This man was last seen at Moss Regional Hospital yesterday around noon. He was there for treatment and may have wandered off. If you live in or travel through that area … maybe you have seen him. UPDATE Mr Stewart has been found and is alive. That is all we know at this time. We [...]

Do NOT Mess with Mama Bear with Her Cubs

Gary Shannon — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:41:39 +0000

Dorothy Baker-Flugence is not a woman you want to mess with. Dorothy has joined the ever increasing list of women who refuse to be victims. the man who tried to make her a victim went to the hospital while Dorothy continued with her errands.

Here's a great story.

Side note- the woman in the picture is NOT Dorothy. All her pics were copyright protected and I certainly don't want to cross her!

Monday No Longer #1 Hated Day

Gary Shannon — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:27:30 +0000

Just yesterday a friend and I were discussing the fact that Mondays just don't seem that bad anymore. Sure, we all hate when the weekend ends, but once you actually get into the day, it can even be one of the most productive days.

Well, according to a new poll, Monday is no longer the least favorite day of the week. So, what day to people dislike the most?

When Do You Stock Up For Hurricane Season [POLL]

Don Rivers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:59:28 +0000

Are you already stocked up for Hurricane Season? It’s kind of like Christmas shopping. Some people plan way ahead and some others are not as concerned. That’s why some people have to eat Chia Pets after a hurricane (Just kidding.) When do you buy hurricane supplies?

The Best Awkward Celebrity Interviews [VIDEO]

Heather — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:19:10 +0000

Celebrities are cool…they’re wildly popular, they have amazing homes and drive fancy cars. They do all kinds of glamorous stuff and have great stories to tell. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to interview a celebrity?

Watch These Little Kids Who Are Really Good Musicians — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:24 +0000

[onescreen item="5101829"] They say it takes years to truly master an instrument. And then there are these kids. Drums, guitar, piano, whatever—these kids own it. And even better, they seem to really enjoy it. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes on Facebook, [...]

Roommates Pull Epic Makeover Prank on Poor Guy's Bedroom

Emerald Catron — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:33:24 +0000

The one advantage of having super-broke roommates is that they don’t have the extra cash to spring on giving your room a pretty, pretty princess makeover while you’re overseas travelling. This man did not have that advantage. Redditor Twoverend shared these photos, saying this makeover happened while he was overseas for two months. This video [...]

5 Stunning, Futuristic Concept Cars You Might Be Able to Buy Someday

Carl Pettit — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:59:48 +0000

Car designers are hard at work coming up with some incredible, futuristic-looking automotive designs, some of which may be racing down your street in the years ahead. Sports cars and spacecraft-like models tend to dominate the imaginations of the engineering students and designers envisioning our near and distant futures. Even so, we’d like to start [...]

What Is a Hashtag, Why Is It On Facebook Now, and What Am I Supposed to Do With It?

Scott Lewis — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:50:07 +0000

Last week, the news broke that Facebook was finally joining a ton of other social media websites in allowing the use of #hashtags. And that means … what, exactly? Well, if you’ve never used a hashtag before, fear not. They look stranger than they are. You’re not required to use them, and you might go [...]