SubscribeMonthly Archives: March 2010
Android Apps for Sports Fans
With many smart phones running Android, app developers are coming out with some cool applications for the Google OS. For all the sports fans out there, Splinters from the Press Box has put together a list of 50 Essential Free Android Apps for Sports Fans.
Whether you are looking for live scores, training apps, or fantasy football news, they have an app for it.
In February, Google announced that 60,000 cell phones with Android are shipping each day.
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Chick of the Day: Jenna Dewan
Jenna Dewan has appeared in a number of movie bombs that have made very little at the box office or gone straight to DVD. You might have seen her as Nora Clark in the dance movie Step Up (2006), her most notable film to date. She also met her now-husband Channing Tatum on the set of the movie. Let’s take a look at Jenna Dewan.
All images: Zuma Press
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Playboy Shootout on Playboy TV
Playboy Shootout is a new reality show premiering on Playboy TV this weekend. This competition program pairs up ten hopeful models and ten talented photographers to compete against one another for a chance to have a pictorial featured in Playboy magazine. In each of the episodes, two teams are given a sexy photo shoot assignment. After completing the assignment, the teams are evaluated by the panel of judges, and one is sent packing.
Though there is some nudity involved, it’s not… More »
Cruelest Pranks Pulled on Kids by Parents
Ranker has put together a list of the 10 cruelest pranks played on chldren by their parents with a collection of funny videos. Since tomorrow is April Fool’s Day, it’s a great time to check out these pranks. The #1 prank on their list, the Xbox 360 Prank, is a cruel joke with a happy ending. And in honor of Easter this weekend, you gotta love the kids getting scared by the Easter Bunny…
What’s the best prank that you have… More »
Avoid Golf Injuries, Aches and Pains
Ontario chiropractors have teamed up for the “Get in the Game Without the Pain” program. This is a public education program aimed at preventing common aches and pains associated with the sport of golf. The program provides golf-specific stretches, practical tips and other information to safeguard against injury.
Common golf injuries include low back problems, neck and shoulder pain, tendinitis and various muscle strains. Check out these tips from the chiropractors:
Get the right fit: Consult a professional to ensure your clubs… More »
Most Dangerous Sports For Your Teen
Keeping your teen safe and healthy are likely your two biggest worries as a parent. While there are many positives to having your teen active in a sport, you should also be aware of the negatives. Here are the most dangerous sports for your teen:
Skateboarding
In recent years, many teenagers around the world are putting down the basketballs, baseballs and footballs and picking up a skateboard or bicycle. This trend has led to many injuries and even deaths. If your teen… More »
Rich Get Richer: Chevron Wins $700 Million
Life isn’t always fair. While we hammer away at our job, Chevron is busy making billions and winning lawsuits for hundreds of millions. On Tuesday, Chevron was awarded $700 million by an international arbitration tribunal in a lawsuit against the government of Ecuador.
According to the lawsuit, Ecuador failed to pay for oil over the last quarter century. While the courts in Ecuador previously ruled in the government’s favor, the international arbitrators obviously saw the case differently.
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Troublesome Steelers: Santonio Holmes Sued
It’s a troubling time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger already being accused of sexual assault for the second time, the Steelers got some more bad news: wide receiver Santonio Holmes has been sued for a nightclub altercation.
According to the lawsuit, Anshonae Mills claims that Holmes got enraged when she didn’t give him her seat and responded by throwing a glass. Mills says Holmes caused an abrasion on her forehead.
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Steve Lavin Hired by St. John’s
St. John’s is looking to restore their past glory. Steve Lavin is looking to restore his coaching reputation. As it turns out, the two sides thought they’d make a good couple. On Tuesday, St. John’s hired Lavin to be the school’s new basketball coach.
Lavin spent seven years as the head coach at UCLA. He had a record of 145-78. During his run, UCLA reached the Sweet 16 a total of five times, however Lavin was criticized for never taking the… More »
How Often Do You Eat Fast Food?
America is definitely a fast food nation, but are things getting worse or better? Some reports show that people are eating more and more nutritious options and steering away from unhealthy fast food. While other experts say we are eating more fast food than ever. So how about you?
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New iPhone for Verizon, Sprint
According to WSJ.com, Apple plans to produce a new generation of the iPhone that would allow for phone carriers other than AT&T. It would work on CDMA – a type of wireless network that is used by Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel and other providers. AT&T and most other major carriers use GSM not CDMA.
If Apple releases an iPhone with CDMA, it would appear their exclusive relationship with AT&T would be over.
Details are sketchy at this point — Apple and Verizon… More »
Nissan Leaf to Cost $25K After Tax Credit
According to Nissan, their new Leaf electric car will start with a base sticker price of $32,780 in the United States. When you consider the $7,500 federal tax credit, the Leaf’s price of $25,280 is very reasonable. State and local credits may also be available.
The automaker announced that they will begin taking orders for the Leaf on April 20 with a refundable $99 deposit, and the car will go on sale in December — one month after the Chevrolet Volt.
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Date Night Trailer
Tina Fey and Steve Carell star in the upcoming movie Date Night as a boring suburban married couple, Claire and Phil Foster. A case of mistaken identity turns their romantic date night into something a lot more dangerous and exciting.
With Fey and Carell starring in this flick, it’s sure to be funny, even if the storyline gets too corny. This 20th Century Fox movie set to release on April 9, 2010. Check out the trailer below.
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Erykah Badu Window Seat Video Uncut
Controversy surrounds Erykah Badu’s new video “Window Seat”. In the video, Badu strips naked as she walks the street in Dallas and then falls shot near where President Kennedy was assassinated. The video was shot “guerrilla style” with no crew in one take on March 17 and was released this past Saturday.
The City of Dallas is pissed off that she made the video without a permit. Others are pissed off that there were children around when the video was being… More »
Donovan McNabb Traded to Raiders?
A trade that would send Donovan McNabb to the Oakland Raiders is apparently heating up. In the deal, the Raiders would send a second round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire the star quarterback. While the trade isn’t complete, sources indicate that it is likely to go down prior to the 2010 NFL Draft.
This trade would make sense for both teams. The Raiders don’t really have a quarterback at this point. JaMarcus Russell has proven to be a bust… More »