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How To Best Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Landon King — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:04:34 +0000

State officials in Oklahoma say the best way you can help victims of Monday’s tornado is to make a monetary donation or a blood donation.

The Tanning Mom Music Video Might Be the Worst Thing Ever

Landon King — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:52:54 +0000

Think of the worst music video you've ever seen. I can top it. And I don't care if you're talking "Ice Ice Baby" or Rebecca Black's "Friday". I've got you beat.

Landon's Editorial: Why You Shouldn't Promote the "Abercrombie & Fitch for the Homeless" Campaign

Landon King — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:58 +0000

Over the past few days, a viral video has been circulating where a comedian buys Abercrombie & Fitch clothes, and distributes them to homeless people. He's calling the campaign "Fitch The Homeless" and it's designed to hurt the Abercrombie brand. You shouldn't participate and here's why...

Are These the Top 10 'Hand Clap' Songs?

Landon King — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:53 +0000

UltimateClassicRock.com has put together a list of the Top 10 Hand Clap Songs and the #1 spot went to "Jack & Diane" by John Cougar Mellencamp. See the Top 10 on the next page!

This Week's Powerball Jackpot is Over Half a Billion Dollars!

Landon King — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:21 +0000

You might want to go grab a couple of Lottery tickets today. The drawing is on Wednesday and it's going to be another BIG one...over HALF A BILLION DOLLARS!

Researchers Have Come Up With a More Accurate Way to Calculate "Dog Years"

Landon King — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:38:35 +0000

You've probably heard that one year is equal to seven dog years, but that's not really accurate.

An Astronaut Covered David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' and Made an Entire Music Video from the International Space Station

Landon King — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:25:55 +0000

A Canadian astronaut named Chris Hadfield has been commander of the International Space Station for the past five months. But he's also a musician.

Stop Doing This On Facebook – "Share This Picture of 'Whatever' to Show Respect"

Landon King — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:16:11 +0000

I don't know why this annoys me as much as it does, but according to EVERY co-worker I have here at the station, it annoys them too.

Abilene Resident Claims $2.5 Million Prize in '$500 Million Frenzy' Scratch-Off Game

Landon King — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:51:40 +0000

Jerlene M. Golleher of Abilene claimed the sixth of 10 $2.5 million top prizes in the $500 Million Frenzy scratch-off game at Texas Lottery® headquarters on Friday.

Three Women Who Disappeared a Decade Ago Just Escaped from a House in Cleveland

Landon King — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:14:04 +0000

This is an INCREDIBLE resolution to a kidnapping story. For now, details are still sparse, but here's what's going on.

Landon Dresses Like a Woman and Plays Golf Poorly to Benefit Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Lubbock

Landon King — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:54:17 +0000

I got the chance to play in the Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Lubbock charity golf tournament on Friday. Find out how the Kool FM team did on the next page!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock – "Golf for Kids' Sake" Tourney Tomorrow at the Rawls Course

Landon King — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:36:50 +0000

Time is running out to register your team for the upcoming Golf for Kids' Sake tournament! Call the BBBS office today at (806)763-6131 for more information or to sign up!

The First Two Dwarves to Run the Boston Marathon Finally Got to Finish

Landon King — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:46:32 +0000

47-year-old John Young and 27-year-old Juli Windsor from Boston both tried to make history on April 15th, but it took two weeks longer than they expected.

Facebook Etiquette Tips – Are YOU One of These Annoying Facebookers?

Landon King — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:36:21 +0000

I love this. It's got a few things you haven't heard of that may be annoying your 'friends' and friends on Facebook...

The Elvis Impersonator Who Was Framed For Sending Ricin to the President Now Believes He Was Set Up By a Taekwondo, Blues, and MENSA Rival?

Landon King — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:53:44 +0000

Last week, 45-year-old Paul Kevin Curtis of Corinth, Mississippi was arrested for allegedly sending letters containing a poison called RICIN to President Obama, a Mississippi senator, and a judge.

The case became stranger when we found out Paul's an ELVIS IMPERSONATOR. Little did we know...that just might be at the very heart of the case.

Hawaiian Tropic is Cancelling Its Bikini Pageants!

Landon King — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:20:54 +0000

When I say "Hawaiian Tropic," what do you think of? I'm guessing it's bikini models who are too hot to work at Hooters, but just a little too damaged or edgy to be Miss America. But believe it or not, Hawaiian Tropic just announced that they're committing brand suicide and CANCELLING THEIR BIKINI PAGEANTS!!!

Watch Some Celebrity Car Commercials Including a Possibly Racist One Starring Robert De Niro!

Landon King — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:11:21 +0000

My favorite one has to be the 1970 ad featuring a young Robert De Niro, years before he became an icon, playing a nice Italian boy who brings his new car back to the neighborhood.

A List of "15 Mash-Ups You Need to Hear"

Landon King — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:06:06 +0000

Several music websites have joined together to put out an interesting list of "15 Mash-Ups You Need to Hear". They aren't exactly NEW, so you may have heard some of them before. Regardless, here are a few of my favorites:

Tips From a Cop – Increase Your Odds of Getting Out of A Ticket

Landon King — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:51:52 +0000

I have a buddy that has this amazing ability to talk his way out of speeding tickets. He gets more warning than any human deserves. Me? NEVER have I been given a warning.

Now, here's the good part. This is from a cop friend of mine. He said there are 5 things you can do when you get pulled over that will increase your odds of getting a warning or no ticket at all. Beyond being polite and respectful, here are the things you've probably never heard or done:

Kool FM Welcomes "Elvis Lives – The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event"

Landon King — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:06:12 +0000

This is an Elvis concert for all ages, spanning the entire history of the King of Rock & Roll's career. Four tribute artists, each a finalist from Elvis Presley Enterprises' worldwide competition, bring the King back to Lubbock!