Ladies, how many times have you caught someone staring at your chest?
In a hilarious new video, Nestle Fitness outfitted one woman’s bra with a hidden camera to catch those quick stares.
The video is part of a promotional campaign to encourage women to check their breasts regularly since everyone else is checking them out, too.
This weekend marks the arrival of the long-awaited family event movie, The Boxtrolls!
Make these cool Boxtrolls cookie pops with the recipe here. And be sure to come back and let me know how yours turn out!
The 2015 Toyota Texas Bass Classic – an event which draws the world’s top professional bass anglers — has been set for Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, at Lake Fork.
“After a world-record setting event in 2014 we are very excited to return to Lake Fork in 2015,” said Lenny Francoeur, tournament director. “The Quitman community has been so welcoming and the bass fishing at Lake Fork is world-class. We can’t wait to get back there next spring.”
In addition to new dates, tournament officials announced the field size will be refined from 50 contestants to 38 of the world’s best professional anglers. The 2015 classic will invite the top 15 in 2014 Angler of the Year points from both the FLW Tour and Bassmaster Elite Series, 7 exemptions and defending 3-time champion Keith Combs.
All 38 anglers will compete on Lake Fork for the first two days, with the field being reduced to the top 10 for the final round on May 25. The tournament will remain a non-entry fee event with all anglers receiving guaranteed prize money. Through a continued partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the classic will continue to focus on conservation and adhere to a strict catch, weigh and immediate release format. Over the last eight years, the TTBC has donated more than $2 million to TPWD, an effort that will continue in 2015.
“We were proud to see the record-setting fish catches at the 2014 event,” said TPWD’s Dave Terre. “Those catches were a direct result of our progressive fisheries management practices, including special fishing regulations, fish stocking, and fish-habitat improvements with the Sabine River Authority. This tournament, including its unique catch-weigh-immediate release format, gives us the opportunity to show the world just how good Lake Fork really is. We are thankful for the opportunity to do this again in 2015 and also for all the benefits this event provides to TPWD.”
Anglers qualifying for the classic join a prestigious rank of past competitors. By drawing from the two major tours, the TTBC field consistently boasts the very best anglers in the world every year.
TTBC in 2014 was one for the record books, helping to show the world how amazing a fishery Lake Fork truly is. The previous record for a three-day, tour-level event was set in 2000 at the Bassmaster California Western Invitational on Clear Lake by Byron Velvick with 83 pounds, 5 ounces (15 fish). That record was broken eight times on the final round of the 2014 TTBC.
Keith Combs, the new title holder, reeled in a three-day weight of 110 pounds (15 fish). That broke the existing record by 26 pounds, 11 ounces. Additionally, two of the anglers – Combs and Stetson Blaylock — entered the Century Club (more than 100 pounds). That had never happened at a three -day tour event. But Lake Fork is not your average bass fishery, and Combs’ is not your average champion.
“It’s a major career achievement just to qualify to fish the TTBC, but to be a three-time champion against the best anglers in the world, and to set the world record last year, it’s just amazing,” said Combs. “I am so proud to represent my home state of Texas, , but I am especially proud of the great things the TTBC does to raise awareness and funding for Texas Parks and Wildlife.”
In addition to three days of world championship competition, TTBC organizers plan a full line up of premier country music acts, vendor expo showcases, outdoor family activities and more for next year’s Memorial Day weekend event. Ticket and concert information will be available in early 2015. For more information and event news, visit www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com.
RESOURCES:
Facebook.com/ToyotaTexasBassClassic
Twitter @TxBassClassic
Tournament contacts:
Stevie Patnode, Marketing & Communications
(971) 246-2235 or stevie.patnode@octagon.com
Lenny Francoeur, Tournament Director
(479) 715-6103 or lenny@toyotatexasbassclassic.com
Experience Frozen, the hit musical comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios, like never before in a new to DVD, full-length Sing-Along Edition! Follow the lyrics with a bouncing Frozen snowflake. Join Anna as she sets off on an epic journey – teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and a snowman named Olaf – to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. It’s pure enchantment – and full of fun for the whole family!
Arriving on DVD and Digital on November 18th 2014
Contributed post by: Marco Cervantes, Store Manager, Microsoft Austin Store
As a native resident with an insatiable sweet tooth, I have always had a strong positive connection with our local Girl Scout troops. From food drives, to community service, to cookie sales, the girls are out to make a difference. Now, if I can just convince my wife that I know nothing about the entire sleeve of Thin Mints missing from the cupboard.
One of the great pleasures of my job as the manager of the Austin Microsoft Store, is the ability to give back to local community groups. When the Microsoft Store first opened at The Domain in April 2012, we donated more than $500,000 in software to the Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GXCTX). In addition to donations, we host weekly workshops offering local scouts a chance to get hands on with technology. Recent workshops have taught Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts about internet safety, apps and more, all a part of earning a “Computer Expert” badge, which they can proudly wear on their vests.
In the past 100 years, the Girl Scouts of America have been teaching girls values such as honesty, compassion, and citizenship through a variety of outlets including community service and outdoor exploration. The recent tech boom in the Austin area, coupled with the exponential job growth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields, have helped us expand the Girl Scouts’ understanding of technology and computers so they can improve their skills in these ever-evolving areas.
Lolis Garcia-Baab, director of marketing and communications for GSCTX, is a big supporter of the workshops and is excited about the growth she sees in the girls. Her team is working to help create the next female leaders of tomorrow and we’re glad to be able to assist in this challenge.
During our workshops we encourage the girls to express themselves in creative ways, including planning a road trip using the Bing Travel App and writing a letter to the President in Microsoft Word. The girls are learning valuable skills that will give them a head start in today’s tech savvy world.
Marco Cervantes – Marco is the store manager at the Austin Microsoft Store at The Domain. To learn more about workshop opportunities, visit the Austin Microsoft Store website.
Photos – Brownies learn about the history of the computer to earn their “Computer Expert” badge in a recent workshop.
You have to admit, as a teenager you made choices you would not have made as an adult. I know I did, even as a young adult I made decisions that when I think back on them, I wonder what was I thinking! I worry about my children making the same bad decisions. We, as the parent’s need to guide our children to make the best choices possible. Its not always easy, but it is possible when you have open communication and constantly work on it.
Parents remain the number one influence on their teens decision about drinking. A survey of Texas teens and parents conducted by MADD Texas and made possible by a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation showed that 62 percent of Texas teens say their parents are the motivating factor for them not to drink.
The back-to-school moment is a great time for parents to start or continue an on-going conversation with their children about the dangers of alcohol, as many teens will encounter more opportunities or peer pressure to drink during the school year.
A survey of Texas teens and parents underscored a huge disconnect in what parents believe their teens face in terms of pressure to drink alcohol versus the reality of what their teens experience when it comes to alcohol.
Parents remain the single biggest influence on their teen’s decision to not drink. A GfK Roper Youth Report showed that 74 percent of kids (8-17) said their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking.
What parents do and say matters, and some teens may be getting mixed messages.
It’s never too late to talk to with your children about the dangers of alcohol. MADD’s Power of Parents program offers informational materials, resources and workshops to help parents talk with their children about alcohol.
Back-to-School time is a great time for parents to start or continue an on-going conversation with their children about the dangers of alcohol because many teens continually encounter more opportunities or peer pressure to drink. MADD encourages parents to talk with their teens about the many dangers and consequences of underage drinking, as well as the harmful and deadly impact of drinking and driving at any age.
MADD developed its Power of Parents program and resources to help parents feel more confident about talking with their teens about the dangers of underage drinking. MADD’s 30-minute Power of Parents workshops, along with the free handbook, help parents and caregivers of teens start an ongoing conversation about the dangers of underage drinking. It’s called Power of Parents because research has found that parents are the number one influence in their child’s decisions about drinking. The program is based on a handbook model developed by Pennsylvania State University researcher Dr. Robert Turrisi. Based on two decades of research, the Power of Parents handbook has been shown to significantly reduce drinking behaviors when parents read it and start talking with their teens.
The Motherhood is joining MADD Texas for this online Twitter workshop that will encourage and empower parents with how to talk with their teens about the many dangers and consequences of underage drinking, as well as the deadly impact of drinking and driving at any age.
Make sure you RVSP for the MADD Power of Parents Program workshop on Twitter
Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 1-2pm EST (12 noon CST)
Prizes: The Motherhood will award five prizes to participants who answer trivia questions tweeted by @TheMotherhood25 correctly. Each prize includes a Power of Parents Handbook and a one-on-one session with a Certified Power of Parents Trainer.
In celebration of today’s release of Disneynature’s Bears on Blu-ray Combo Pack we are beary excited to share 12 pages of downloadable Bears activities! Learn about how people can safely live in proximity to bears, learn about different bear tracks and how to safely visit bear country!
LEFT BEHIND follows Rayford Steele (Nicolas Cage) who is piloting a commercial airliner just hours after the Rapture when millions of people around the globe simply vanish. Thirty thousand feet over the Atlantic, Rayford is faced with a damaged plane, terrified passengers, and a desperate desire to get back to his family. On the ground, his daughter, Chloe Steele (Cassi Thomson) is among those left behind, forced to navigate a world of madness as she searches for her lost mother and brother.
For more information visit:
http://www.leftbehindmovie.com
https://www.facebook.com/leftbehindthemovie
https://twitter.com/leftbehindmovie
http://www.youtube.com/user/leftbehindreboot
https://plus.google.com/+Leftbehindmovie
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and The Highball, both part of the same building for the first time, will be hosting Fantastic Fest 2014, which begins on September 18. Located in the Lamar Union complex in South Austin, the theater will be open for business on Saturday, August 16 featuring director Michel Gondry’s highly anticipated Mood Indigo as the opening film with the first screening at 12:15pm. Select Victory members will be invited to the private soft-opening “friends and family” training days featuring ½ price food beginning tomorrow Wednesday, August 13th. Sign up for Victory at drafthouse.com/austin#join to learn more.
The expanded Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar features three brand new auditoriums for a total of nine screens. Auditoriums range in size from 46 seats to 198 seats, with combined seating for 975 moviegoers. Newly built and now adjacent to the theater, The Highball bar features seven karaoke rooms, a ballroom dance floor and stage, a lounge area, and an outdoor patio. Guests will find parking in Lamar Union’s 576-space parking garage adjacent to the theater.
“We wanted to preserve as much of the spirit of the old Alamo South Lamar but extend on the ideas we explored in the first place,” said CEO and founder Tim League. “We hired the same artists, muralist Heyd Fontenot and sculptor Evan Voyles, to update the work they originally created. We’ve also added some great new additions including a Shining themed photo booth and some truly outrageous new karaoke room themes.”
With dine-in service available in each auditorium, Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar’s nine screens will again feature new release movies, family and independent films, as well as the Alamo’s unique signature programming. Each of the auditoriums will be equipped with state of the art 4K digital projection, big screens and amazing sound. Furthermore, the Alamo offers reserved seating in all auditoriums so that guests can always choose their favorite seat. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy Alamo’s pre-show entertainment of rare clips, videos, and shorts that are custom-curated to complement each feature film or event.
Tickets for Grand Opening on August 16 will be on-sale at Drafthouse.com.
Rebuilt directly adjacent to the South Lamar theater and including much of the original’s furniture, equipment and wall finishes, The Highball returns with its full service bar, uniquely themed karaoke rooms, dance floor, stage, and lounge area, along with its newest feature, an outdoor patio. While no longer featuring bowling, the original Highball’s classic bowling lanes have been repurposed into a dance floor, a bar top, ceiling details, and benches. The Highball’s new food menu, designed by Alamo Chef Jason Donoho, features a mix of classic favorites and new items. Continuing to highlight the best in craft beer, The Highball features 24 taps that include two spots for draft cocktails designed by Alamo Beverage Director Bill Norris.
Alamo Drafthouse was thrilled to work with longtime Alamo programmer and friend Zack Carlson and his wife Laura Fleischauer of Space Warp Design to create The Highball’s new karaoke rooms. Zack and Laura were like kids in a candy store as their imaginations ran wild designing each karaoke room’s mind-blowing theme. The state-of-the-art karaoke rooms feature new song lists, voice synthesizers, and cocktail bottle service. Room descriptions are below.
KARAOKE 1: FREAKS
Step right up into our gallery of the odd, the unusual, the unexplainable and the unimaginable! Stay long enough and you’ll become one of us. Gooble gobble!
KARAOKE 2: MIDNIGHT MANOR
Your blood runs cold as you take shelter in this decaying house; forgotten by all… except the inhabitants of the cemetery next door.
KARAOKE 3: TRULY OUTRAGEOUS
Harness the power of glitter and glamour to transform into the ultimate neon-charged new wave superstar!
KARAOKE 4: THE FIFTH DIMENSION
Beyond the human mind lays a universe of bold impossibilities. Time, form and substance… sound and shadow… all will be revealed in the swirling vortex of The Fifth Dimension.
KARAOKE 5: JOYSTICKS
Dust off your Powerglove; it’s time to battle marauding gangs of ghosts and goombas in our no-rules 8-bit battlefield!
KARAOKE 6: THE BLACK LODGE
The center of the darkest woods leads into the Red Room, a surreal and mysterious limbo where you can always find a damn fine cup of coffee. Let’s rock.
KARAOKE 7: THE INFERNO
Metal gods and major ragers can unleash the beast within The Inferno.
For more information on The Highball you can visit the website at website. To reserve one of the Highball karaoke rooms, visit http://thehighball.com/reservations.
ThunderCloud Subs announces the launch of its annual competition to design artwork for the 20,000 T-shirts and other collateral materials for the 24th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Registration is now open for the hugely popular Thanksgiving Day tradition benefiting Caritas of Austin.
Each year, artists ranging from graphic design professionals to middle school students compete to create the event artwork. The Art Contest winner will receive gift certificates for 365 subs and will see their creation all over town on T-shirts, event guides, posters, website, social media, and more. The 2014 ThunderCloud Subs Art Contest entry deadline is September 6, and winner will be announced September 15.
Last year’s Art Contest winner, Carolyn Letchworth, says that the best part of the experience was being able to help people in need.
“Not only did I absolutely not expect to win, but my husband had to practically twist my arm to get me to enter. I gave out quite a few free sub vouchers to my homeless friends in the Burnet and Anderson area. It’s been a cool experience overall, but I most enjoyed knowing that I was able to help others get a meal who might not have eaten otherwise,” says Letchworth.
All proceeds from the Trot go to Caritas of Austin, a local charity that supports Austin’s working poor and homeless people. ThunderCloud has raised more than $2 million for Caritas since the event began in 1991.
“It’s always fun to see the artwork people come up with,” says Mike Haggerty, co-owner of ThunderCloud Subs and run director of the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. “This event is all about engaging our community, and the contest really kicks that off every year.”
Early online registration for the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot is $20 for the untimed five-mile, $25 for the timed five-mile, $18 for the one-mile walk, and $8 for the Stepping Stone School Kids’ K. All registrations include a T-shirt and runners guide. Registration prices will increase starting November 1.
For official Art Contest rules, Trot registration, and more information, visit http://thundercloud.com/index.php/trot.
For real-time updates on ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot news, events and happenings, like the Facebook page, Facebook.com/ThunderCloudSubsTurkeyTrot, and connect with ThunderCloud Subs on Twitter, Twitter.com/TCloudSubs, @TCloudSubs. To join in the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot conversation, use #TCloudTrot.
Join iFLY Indoor Skydiving in celebrating THE EXPENDABLES 3 opening in theaters everywhere on Friday, August 15th. There will be contests and prizes that include a packet for two to fly for free, and tickets to see THE EXPENDABLES 3 in theaters. So come out and fly with us!
Saturday, August 9th
3pm – 6pm
13265 N HWY 183
Austin, TX 78750
(Anderson Mill Exit)
iFLY Austin is the first indoor skydiving facility in Texas and uses the most advanced wind tunnel technology in the world! It’s a 14ft climate-controlled and re-circulating vertical tunnel with 1600 horsepower. In addition to serving up fun to the general public, it also serves as a great training facility for skydivers coming from drop-zones all over Texas.
It’s ‘back-to-school’ time, which means getting both home and garden prepped for Fall! Hundreds of Central Texas’ most trusted experts will convene for the 19th Annual Austin Fall Home and Garden Show August 15th – 17th at the Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez. For nearly two decades, the Austin Fall Home & Garden Show has been dazzling guests with an impressive line-up of more than 200 vendors on everything from kitchens to landscapes and interior design to the ‘ultimate’ garage.
The Austin Fall Home & Garden Show is especially pleased to present Pete Nelson, of Animal Planet’s wildly popular ‘Treehouse Masters.’ He will be delighting audiences of all ages with his wild and wonderful treehouse creations. Presentations will be scheduled throughout the weekend. The true treehouse ‘master’ will field questions, give advice and share ideas with audiences.
Another recent, exciting addition to the Show is a special Gardening Stage. Guests with a green thumb (or those who wish to have a green thumb) can enjoy Expert Gardening Seminars on a wide variety of fascinating topics by Travis County Master Gardeners, Austin Pond Society, Bamboo Society, and Goodness Grows in Austin.
In addition to the garden seminars and beautiful landscaping booths, the show covers virtually every design, remodeling and building topic. Gorgeous fully furnished bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms await, as well as the ‘ultimate’ garage, closet organization and even fully assembled pools and spas. There are also experts on home security, budget shopping and greening a home.
One of the best elements of the Austin Fall Home and Garden Show is the rare opportunity to chat with experts on almost any design or building challenge, all under one roof. Dozens of roomy aisles allow for browsing countertops, floors, showers, tile, appliances, hardware and the latest multi-media, while talking face-to-face with the pros.
On the NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Stage, there will be an outstanding lineup of speakers presenting a number of compelling building and remodeling topics. They will hold fun and interactive seminars, answer questions, chat with guests and offer demonstrations.
Luckily, there’s no need to hire a sitter for the kids, because the Austin Fall Home & Garden Show has a wide range of activities for the entire family. A special ‘Kid’s Zone’ offers safe and fun activities by the Travis County Master Gardeners, Kids Arts & Crafts by Macaroni Kids, Kids Movies by COSTCO, coloring and cafts. New York Life will also be offering a Child ID Program for parents with fingerprinting and photographs.
Guests can also shop for handmade, artisan and GO TEXAN gifts and treats at the Art, Gift and Gourmet Center.
Finally, a house wouldn’t be a home without a family pet. The Austin Humane Society will be onsite with some furry friends ready for adoption. There will also be a display of animals, both the exotic and the familiar, by the Capitol of Texas Zoo.
At the door, the show is $8.50 for adults (17+), $6.50 for seniors (65+) all weekend, and free for those 16 and under. E-tickets can be purchased online for $6.50. And there is complimentary admission for all active duty military personnel (valid ID required). Visit www.austinhomeandgardenshow.com for a $1.00 off admission coupon. Free tote bags are available upon admission while supplies last.
The 19th Annual Austin Fall Home & Garden Show is sponsored by Time Warner Cable/TWC News, KXAN, KNVA, KBVO and KLBJ-AM.
WHAT:
The 19th Annual Austin Fall Home & Garden Show
WHEN:
Friday, August 15, 2-7pm
Saturday, August 16, 10am-7pm
Sunday, August 17, 11am-5pm
WHERE:
The Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
Ph: 512.404.4000
www.austinconventioncenter.com
Metered parking, and Convention Center Parking:
2nd Street Garage
201 East 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. Entrances on Brazos and San Jacinto streets.
5th Street Garage
601 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701 Entrance on 5th Street, between Red River and Sabine streets.
ADMISSION:
Adults 17+ – $8.50
16 & Under – Free
Seniors 65+ – $6.50 (All Weekend)*
Active Duty Military – Free w/ ID
E-ticket – $6.50
*No further discounts applied to senior admission
$1.00 discount coupon at ShowTechnology.com or AustinHomeandGardenShow.com
FREE TOTEBAG (while supplies last)
HIGHLIGHTS:
About Celebrity Guest Pete Nelson:
Pete got excited about treehouses at age 5 when his dad built him a tiny one behind the garage of their Ridgewood, NJ home. The scope and size of Pete’s treehouse fantasies expanded from there, but all of that appeared to run its course by the time he received his driver’s license. Unfashionably, Pete’s treehouse fantasies returned after graduating from college in Colorado with an economics degree. The carpenter and home-builder within him could not be silenced, and with an eye to become “the treehouse guy”, Pete embarked on a career path unique in this age.
The 1994 publication of “Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb” was the first book of its kind, and has culminated in the publication of five more books on the subject, a thriving treehouse building and supply company, a treehouse hotel, and a hit television series on Animal Planet.
Pete has been signing his books with the tag line “Be in a Tree” since the earliest days of the movement. He would like nothing more than to put you there. He lives with his wife, Judy, in Fall City, Washington.
