Archive for December, 2008

The Biggest Singles and Albums Of 2008

611 days ago by Dave Parrack | Comment

2008 is now over, it’s official. Here we are in a new year, with the whole of 2009 ahead of us. While I’m still in the process of finishing up my Brit Music Scene review of the year, we do have the top ten bestselling singles and albums of 2008 … More »
Charles Barkley Video - DUI Arrest

611 days ago by Stephen Kersey | 3 Comments

“That’s just turrible. What a knucklehead.”
Charles Barkley likely didn’t have the world’s best New Years after his arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Barkley got popped for his DUI while in Arizona after reportedly attending a party that included such notables as Steve Urkel and Michael Strahan. … More »
Running Back Rankings - Playoff Fantasy Football

611 days ago by admin | Comment

1) Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Turner has a good matchup and is running well.
2) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Peterson has talent will get a ton of touches.
3) Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
Perhaps the most explosive of all the RBs.
4) LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Not as dominant but will still produce.
5) Joseph Addai, Indianapolis … More »
Fair Grounds news and notes for January 1st: Happy New Year!

611 days ago by Jarrod Horak | Comment

Wednesday (12-31-08) Fair Grounds recap
Edge to early/pressing types on the main. Stalkers and closers fared best on the turf course.
Hat trick for Jamie Theriot, and Brian Hernandez Jr. booted home a pair. Briggy/Asmussen teamed up for two wins on the card.
Morning Memory (Donnie Meche-Mike Burgess) pulled … More »
Fantasy NBA Sleepers - January 2009 Edition

611 days ago by Stephen Kersey | Comment

Brook Lopez, New Jersey Nets
Starting now for the Nets at center, Brook Lopez is starting to establish himself. While he’s still very much inconsistent, he’s scoring skills as both a scorer and a rebounder that should keep him in the starting lineup. It’s not out of the question that he … More »
Tar Heels to close out 2008

611 days ago by Kevin Hunter | Comment

It’s only appropriate that the number one team in the nation closes out 2008 with the last game of the year.
North Carolina will ring in the new year playing Nevada in Reno tonight at 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. The game will likely be over by midnight on the east … More »
The year that 2008 was

611 days ago by Clair Ching | 2 Comments

For me 2008 was the year of Linux and the netbooks. It’s one thing that really stood out in my personal experience. Even here in the Philippines, I see people looking at the netbooks in stores and buying them. I also hear about friends of friends (or … More »
Happy New Year from Yielding Wealth!

611 days ago by Miranda Marquit | Comment

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! … More »
Brian Fuentes Signed by Los Angeles Angels

611 days ago by Stephen Kersey | Comment

After losing closer Francisco Rodriguez to the New York Mets in free agency, the Los Angeles Angels found their new closer when they signed Brian Fuentes. Fuentes, who spent the last seven seasons with the Colorado Rockies, signed a two-year deal.
The total value of the contract is believed to be … More »
Metroid Quarantine: Samus Aran and her universe in Lego

611 days ago by Joel Tan | Comment

Dangnabit! The title is a dead giveaway! Well, I\’d like you to take a gander at the image below:\r\n\r\n

\r\n\r\nPretty little Lego spaceship, eh? It\’s actually a model of Samus Aran\’s gunship in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and is part of a collection of images on Flickr known as Metroid Quarantine. … More »
Company of Heroes machinima: Frank and Dale #1

611 days ago by Joel Tan | 1 Comment

Yes, it’s machinima time once again. This time, let’s take a look at Company of Heroes machinima Frank and Dale – Episode 1, otherwise known as Field. In the first installment of the series, created by Richard BF, a bloke from Australia, we find Frank and Dale (yes, they’re the … More »
Zune = Google Hot Trend

611 days ago by Jason | Comment

I was just doing some research on Google and noticed that "Zune" was a popular search keyword. Perhaps not too surprising given the recent news of the problems Zune users have been experiencing.
15% of all searches conducted on Google during the time period were somehow related to the Zune music … More »
Tonight on Knight Rider: Knight Fever

611 days ago by Cynthia | Comment

NBC has a New Years’ gift for me! A new episode of Knight Rider! Save your grousing, people. I shall not be deterred from my quest to keep this show on the air. Viva la, KITT!
Knight Rider: Knight Fever
Air Date: December 31, 2009
KITT MAY HAVE MET HIS MATCH WHEN HE … More »
Gavin Smith on the Importance of Position

611 days ago by Kris Jones | Comment

This poker video by Gavin Smith gives me a different outlook on how important the button is, but it’s probably not going to change the way I play. Playing the role of bull of the table just because you’re at the end of the action doesn’t mean translate to winning … More »
"Marley" Scores at the Box Office: Dec. 26 - 28, 2008

611 days ago by Jane Boursaw | 1 Comment

"Marley & Me" took the box office this weekend, with the very sweet "Bedtime Stories" coming in second. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:

Marley & Me, $36.35M
Bedtime Stories, $27.45M
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, $26.85M
Valkyrie, $21.02M
Yes Man, $16.65M
Seven Pounds, $13.20M
The Tale … More »