Lana Backman
About Lana Backman
I still remember the first time I saw Mötley Crüe like it was yesterday. I was working my very first radio job at a rock station in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I was wide-eyed, sleep-deprived, and had never truly experienced an 80’s hairband show. When the station announced we’d be taking a bus full of listeners to […]
Houston turns into a Winter Wonderland for the Holidays! There are lots of places to check out Christmas Lights but here’s a few to get you started!Sugar Land Holiday Lights Attendees can enjoy millions of dazzling light displays, a new 9-hole mini golf course, a carnival, a synthetic ice rink and vendors. Santa Claus will […]
OpenAI just dropped a holiday upgrade that basically acts like a personal shopping elf. Type something like, “I need a gift under $75 for my friend who loves candles but despises anything floral,” and it instantly spits out links and photos. The tool pulls from product pages, reviews, specs, availability, and prices across major retailers, […]
The Cut recently spotlighted a growing trend among midlife women who remain in their marriages while “subconsciously uncoupling” or even “quiet-quitting” the relationship. Instead of pursuing divorce, they pull back emotionally, scale down intimacy, connection, and everyday involvement, all while continuing to share a home and a life with their partner. The shift isn’t happening […]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, which means mashed potatoes are about to have their moment. Martha Stewart stopped by the Today show and revealed the secret ingredient her mom swore by is cream cheese. “My mother’s mashed potatoes, secret ingredient: cream cheese with the butter and milk,” Martha said. The tip has stirred up some debate online. […]
A more accurate female crash-test dummy may finally make driving safer for women. For decades, automakers have relied on so-called “female” crash-test dummies that stand 4’11”, weigh 108 pounds, and date back to the 1970s. Even worse: carmakers weren’t actually required to use them, until now. The Department of Transportation announced yesterday that it’s updating […]
Five-star hotels have long justified their sky-high rates with all the usual trimmings, plush robes, pillow menus, attentive concierge services, and more. But the newest status symbol sweeping luxury hospitality isn’t a spa treatment or a rare amenity. It’s water. According to Robb Report, more upscale properties are swapping out basic bottled water for advanced, […]
“Run-Cations” are on the rise. For some travelers, that means checking off bucket-list races like the Tokyo Marathon or the Disney World Half Marathon. For others, it’s simply a chance to unwind somewhere new while taking easy, scenic runs, using their miles to explore instead of hopping on buses or chasing marathon-level times. Accor, Europe’s […]
MIT researchers have teamed up with South Korean beauty giant Amorepacific to create Skinsight, a next-generation smart skin patch designed to bring lab-grade dermatology into everyday life. The ultrathin, flexible patch adheres comfortably to the skin and uses built-in sensors to measure key indicators like tightness, moisture levels, elasticity, and signs of aging. Once the […]
A group of college students at the University of Texas at Arlington may have helped crack a murder case that had been cold for more than 30 years. UTA criminology students assisted Arlington detectives in making an arrest in the 34-year-old killing of Cynthia Gonzalez, Chief Al Jones announced. Gonzalez, a 25-year-old mother who worked […]
You won’t find dumbbells or weight machines at the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, training relies entirely on body weight. “That’s all we do,” Keogh said and that’s more than enough to keep new members coming in, eager to master skills like handstands and pullups. The rise of these simple, equipment-free workouts […]
The iPhone Pocket draws inspiration from the idea of “a piece of cloth,” reimagined with a sleek, singular 3D-knitted construction reminiscent of Issey Miyake’s iconic pleats. Priced at $230, this versatile accessory is designed to fit any phone, or any other small essentials, so compatibility is never an issue. Born from the concept of adding […]