NewsTalk 1290 News & Talk of Texoma » Lifestyle http://newstalk1290.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:38:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Naked Painting of Bea Arthur Selling for $2 Million http://newstalk1290.com/naked-picture-of-bea-arthur-selling-for-2-million/ http://newstalk1290.com/naked-picture-of-bea-arthur-selling-for-2-million/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:44 +0000 Emerald Catron http://thefw.com/?p=205783 Maybe 'Airheads' is your favorite movie. Maybe you really loved 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.' Or maybe you just love oil paintings of nude older ladies. If any of these are true, and you've got at least $2 million to spare, this painting of Bea Arthur (note: she didn't actually pose for the painting) by artist John Currin is up for auction.

It's expected to go for $1.8-$2.5 million bucks. Here's what (most of) the whole painting looks like. 

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But it turns out if you have enough cash you can assure your child will jump right on Splash Mountain, no matter what time of the year.

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Sophia and Jacob topped the list of most popular names in 2012, just like they were in 2011.  And Jacob has been the number one name for boys since 1999 - that's fourteen years

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/top-10-most-popular-baby-names-of-2012/feed/ 0 What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America? http://newstalk1290.com/what-are-the-most-redneck-cities-in-america/ http://newstalk1290.com/what-are-the-most-redneck-cities-in-america/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:05 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=162008 Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can.

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/what-are-the-most-redneck-cities-in-america/feed/ 0 iStockphoto What Are the Best States for Retirement? http://newstalk1290.com/what-are-the-best-states-for-retirement/ http://newstalk1290.com/what-are-the-best-states-for-retirement/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 14:04:28 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=161624 You’ve put the kids through college and paid off the mortgage, so now it’s time to kick back and relax.

So, where should you spend your golden years?

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We have some ideas.

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/hawaii-least-stress-america/feed/ 0 Getty Images 8 Things You Should Do To Ensure You Have a Happy Relationship http://newstalk1290.com/8-things-you-should-do-to-have-a-happy-relationship/ http://newstalk1290.com/8-things-you-should-do-to-have-a-happy-relationship/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:28:34 +0000 Aaron Galloway http://klaw.com/?p=156279 Relationships. It's no secret that a successful one takes work - and a lot of it. But don't worry, we've found a 'happy couple cheat sheet' that will all but guarantee you have the happiest relationship possible

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/gifts-not-to-get-mom-for-mothers-day/feed/ 0 iStockphoto 4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself http://newstalk1290.com/creative-unusual-garden-furniture-ideas/ http://newstalk1290.com/creative-unusual-garden-furniture-ideas/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:56:38 +0000 Carl Pettit http://tsminteractive.com/?p=160325 Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/creative-unusual-garden-furniture-ideas/feed/ 0 Schippmanndesign.com Many Americans Share Near Death Experiences http://newstalk1290.com/many-americans-share-near-death-experiences/ http://newstalk1290.com/many-americans-share-near-death-experiences/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:13:24 +0000 Aaron Galloway http://my1073fm.com/?p=122757 If you’re like most people, you have probably contemplated one of life’s greatest mysteries, what happens after death?

While every religion and system of belief has an opinion on the topic, a new book fin

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/many-americans-share-near-death-experiences/feed/ 0 (c) Benjamin Haas - Fotolia.com New Survey Sheds Light (And Confusion) On Who You Should Tip http://newstalk1290.com/new-survey-sheds-light-and-confusion-on-who-you-should-tip/ http://newstalk1290.com/new-survey-sheds-light-and-confusion-on-who-you-should-tip/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:27:28 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=159546 Is there a topic that can incite more debate than tipping?

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/new-survey-sheds-light-and-confusion-on-who-you-should-tip/feed/ 0 Fuse 6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job http://newstalk1290.com/6-easy-to-spot-signs-you-need-to-get-a-new-job/ http://newstalk1290.com/6-easy-to-spot-signs-you-need-to-get-a-new-job/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=159215 Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new.

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/6-easy-to-spot-signs-you-need-to-get-a-new-job/feed/ 0 iStockphoto Add a Great Outdoor Fire Pit to Your Backyard or Garden http://newstalk1290.com/add-a-great-outdoor-fire-pit-to-your-garden/ http://newstalk1290.com/add-a-great-outdoor-fire-pit-to-your-garden/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:52:21 +0000 Carl Pettit http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158869 Nothing adds character to your garden—at least in a caveman-like, primordial sense—than an outdoor fire pit.

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/add-a-great-outdoor-fire-pit-to-your-garden/feed/ 0 You Could Die of Boredom With the Amount of Time You'll Spend in a Doctor's Waiting Room http://newstalk1290.com/doctors-waiting-room/ http://newstalk1290.com/doctors-waiting-room/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:01:38 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158774 If you plan to see a doctor anytime soon, here’s some advice: bring a good book.

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]]> http://newstalk1290.com/teen-canceer-prom-bucket-list/feed/ 0 6 Very Easy Ways to Stop Being a Workaholic http://newstalk1290.com/6-very-easy-ways-to-stop-being-a-workaholic/ http://newstalk1290.com/6-very-easy-ways-to-stop-being-a-workaholic/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:26:03 +0000 Drew Weisholtz http://tsminteractive.com/?p=158279 Did the janitor give you his keys so you can lock up after he goes home? Do you dream in spread sheets? Have you missed your kid scoring the game-winning goal because you were checking email on your phone?

Then, congratulations -- you may be a workaholic.

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