This octopus’s incredible camouflage will freak you out

Marine biologist Roger Hanlon shot this footage some time ago but it’s enjoying a renaissance, mostly because it’s one of the most amazing videos humans have ever seen. Seriously, watch a perfectly camouflaged octopus appear out of nowhere and feel your mind go blank with wonder. The octopus belongs to a group of underwater creatures called cephalopods, who are such masters of camouflage that if they went to war there probably wouldn’t be a single casualty because the enemy could never be seen. In fractions of a second, these creatures can match the color and texture of their surroundings by changing pigment spots on their skin called chromatophores. Intriguingly, scientists still don’t know exactly how these color-blind animals create such perfect matches.
http://now.msn.com/camouflaged-octoupus-astounds-in-viral-video

Oktoberfest

In 5 short years, McKinney Oktoberfest has become a family favorite community event for our citizens and visitors across the globe. We continue to draw crowds in excess of 30,000 to Historic Downtown during this two-day event. This year we are pulling out all the bells and whistles to ensure that we hit this fall celebration out of the park.
The biggest addition you will notice this year is an expanded “beer garden” perimeter and our event will essentially be located on a total of 14 blocks throughout downtown. McKinney will once again meet Bavaria as our special event comes to life in Historic Downtown McKinney. This year’s event begins on Friday, September 27 and continues through Saturday, September 28.

For more info see: http://www.mckinneytexas.org/index.aspx?NID=664

Baby is cured of HIV after aggressive early treatment, doctors say

A Mississippi baby born with HIV has been declared cured after 2 1/2 years of treatment, giving hope to millions of people worldwide. This would be the second-ever documented case of a patient cured of the AIDS virus. (The first was a man in Berlin in 2007, who was treated with a bone-marrow transplant.) Although it’s just one patient and we can’t assume everything that worked for this baby will work for others, it’s still bringing hope to doctors about the possibilities for treating children born with HIV. The child received an “aggressive antiretroviral treatment” within 31 hours of birth, a more intense and immediate dose than what the World Health Organization currently calls for. Doctors believe it might have stopped the virus from making “viral reservoirs” in this young patient. They say they see occasional “signals” of the virus in her system, but they can detect no viral activity, which they call a “functional cure.”

 

 

Source: http://now.msn.com/baby-cured-of-hiv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ah4nb43JMvI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ah4nb43JMvI

Toooooooooooo cute!
A toddler from Irving could become the latest Internet sensation; he’s racking up views on YouTube.

The Today Show showed the video of little Ethan Anderson cutting a rug during its “What’s Trending Today” segment Monday morning.

Country singer Coffey Anderson was on stage at a New Year’s Eve concert at Calvary Church in Irving when in the middle of “Brown Eyed Girl” his 17-month-old son stole the show with his dance moves.

 

Ref: http://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/Irving-Baby-Could-Be-Latest-YouTube-Sensation-186845852.html

Fort Worth Stockyards

Free Kid Friday’s Are Back at the Fort Worth Stockyards
Children 12 years & under – General Admission
8PM Friday Night
College Night is Every Friday Night
Bring your college picture ID and get 1/2 priced General Admission ticket to the Rodeo at 8pm.

For tickets see:  http://www.cowtowncoliseum.com/index.asp

Hockey’s Back!

Hockey’s back! Dallas Stars will have a season after owners, players agree
The Dallas Stars will have a season.

After six long months of negotiations, it took one extremely long night to get the NHL out of the boardroom and back on the ice.

A tentative deal to end the 113-day NHL lockout was reached early Sunday morning following a marathon 16-hour negotiating session.

“We have reached an agreement on the framework of a new collective bargaining agreement, the details of which need to be put to paper,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told a news conference. “We’ve got to dot a lot of i’s and cross a lot of t’s. There’s still a lot of work to be done but the basic framework of the deal has been agreed upon.”

Ref:http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-stars/headlines/20130106-hockey-s-back-dallas-stars-will-have-a-season-after-owners-players-agree.ece?ssimg=408790#ssStory846356

Last Chance to See Christmas in the Square!

6 to 10pm through January 6 on the Frisco Square, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.  Visitors are invited to drive through the streets and tune their radio to 95.7FM, or stroll along the sidewalks of Frisco Square to enjoy the holiday display.  For more information call 972-668-3065 or visit http://www.friscosquare.com

Aggies vs Sooners

2013 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Friday January 4, 2013 7pm
Aggies vs Sooners

GAMEDAY TIMELINE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4th * —

9am – Cowboys Stadium Pro Shop and Stadium Box Office opens
Noon – Parking lots open
3pm – Plazas open
5pm – Cowboys Stadium gates open
7pm – 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Kickoff

WILL CALL TIMELINE * —

9am – General will call opens
1pm – OU student pick up opens at the South Box Office near Entry F
3pm – OU player guest entrance opens at West End Zone Plaza
3pm – A&M will call opens at the North Box Office near Entry A
3pm – A&M player guest entrance opens at East End Zone Plaza
3pm – Media will call opens

Ref: http://www.attcottonbowl.com/gameday/

2013

JDMC Group Would Like To Wish You and Your Family a Very Safe and Happy New Year!

Gaylord Texan’s New Year’s Eve Ballroom Gala

 

 

 

 

Ring in the New Year at Gaylord Texan’s annual New Year’s Eve Ballroom Gala located in the beautiful Texas Ballroom with live entertainment by Downtown Fever (an Emerald City Management band), who have a love for playing music that makes people want to get up and DANCE! If you’ve got the fever for Swing, Pop, Rock, Funk, Rap, Motown, R&B, Jazz and Top 40, then make reservations to PARTY with us on New Year’s Eve at Gaylord Texan!
Availability: December 31, 2012

Duration: 1 night
To Book: Call 817-778-2000

Gaylord Hotels is pleased to announce that it has joined the Marriott portfolio of brands. The flawless service and world-class experiences you’ve come to expect from Gaylord Hotels will remain the same, with an added layer of assurance that comes with Marriott ‘s reputation as a global hospitality leader.

Package includes:

Room accommodations at Gaylord Texan Resort
Admission for two to the New Year’s Eve Ballroom Gala featuring live dance music by Downtown Fever (an Emerald City Management band)
Lavish dinner buffet
Two drink coupons per person
Midnight champagne toast and party favors
Resort fee
Valet parking

Package price:

1 night arriving Dec. 31st
Traditional Outside View – $529* plus 12% tax/couple
Traditional Atrium View – $589* plus 12% tax/couple
Lone Star Outside View – $589* plus 12% tax/couple
Lone Star Atrium View – $609* plus 12% tax/couple
Executive Suite – $679* plus 12% tax/couple
Deluxe Suite – $729* plus 12% tax/couple

*Price is per room, double occupancy, plus tax. Based on availability and blackout dates. All New Years Eve Packages require full deposit and are Non Refundable. Not retroactive. Offer not valid for groups and not combinable with other offers. Other restrictions may apply.

Party-Only Tickets

Not staying overnight? Come dance the night away with Downtown Fever (an Emerald City Management band) and enjoy our lavish dinner buffet, two drink coupons per person, party favors, complimentary self-parking, and a champagne toast at midnight for only $149 per person. Call 817-778-2000 for reservations.

For more info see:  http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-texan/specials-packages/specials/new-years-eve/index.html#