SubscribeMonthly Archives: May 2010
Baby Eats His First Pop Rock
Parents like their babies to experiment with new foods. And it’s not uncommon for mommy and daddy to videotape the experience for their own amusement. I have seen hilarious videos of babies eating lemons, pickles and Sweet Tarts. Today, this baby gets introduced to an old classic – Pop Rocks.
Check out this baby eating his first Pop Rock:
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Who Will Win the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals are set to begin on Thursday night as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics face off in Game 1. Many pundits wrote off the Celtics long ago for being too old. However, they beat LeBron and the Cavaliers in six games in the Conference semifinals, then took down Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic to advance. Will Boston be able to defeat Kobe Bryant and the Lakers?
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Blackhawks Take 2-0 Lead in Cup Finals
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Monday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup finals. This game was a defensive battle, unlike the Blackhawks’ 6-5 win in Game 1. Chicago goalie Antti Niemi made 32 saves, including 14 in the third period.
The Blackhawks’ crowd really appreciated Niemi’s performance, chanting his name in unison.
On offense, Chicago broke the scoreless tie late in the second period when Marian Hossa and Ben Eager scored 28 seconds… More »
MMA Fighter Rips Out Training Partner’s Heart
Many people have probably made the idle threat – “I’m going to rip your heart out.” Very few people have actually done it. Well U.S. cage fighter Jarrod Wyatt did. While on mushrooms, Wyatt ripped out the heart of his training partner Taylor Powell while he was still alive.
In addition to cutting an 18-inch hole in his chest, Wyatt also cut out Powell’s tongue and ripped off most of his face. Police claim they found the 26-year-old Wyatt naked, standing… More »
Allergies Linked to Depression?
A link between allergies and depression may exist according to a recent TIME.co article. Dr. Partam Manalai of the University of Maryland School of Medicine conducted a study and his findings apparently suggest that “the worse the allergy symptoms, the worse the depression scores.”
Though he only collected blood samples from 100 people, there may be some reason to believe the two factors are connected. Agents released during an allergic reaction can also effect the allergy sufferer’s mood and cognition. Therefore,… More »
The Myths of Going Green
Not everyone has jumped on the “green” bandwagon yet. And though we probably all agree that there are benefits from being more eco-friendly, there are a lot of myths floating around. In this video from FOX Business, Robert Bryce, the author of “Power Hungry” breaks down the facts and fiction about going green.
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Dario Franchitti Wins Indy 500
Though his car was dominant, leading 155 of the 200 lap race, it took a little luck for Dario Franchitti to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Running out of fuel with one lap to go, Franchitti got the break he needed when an airborne crash sent Mike Conway into the wall and brought out a yellow flag. When Franchitti crossed the finish line, he only had 1.6 gallons of fuel left.
This was the second Indy 500 victory for the… More »
Morales Hits Walk-Off Grand Slam, Breaks Leg
Anaheim Angels’ Kendry Morales had a night he’ll never forget against the Seattle Mariners. Morales hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to give his team a 5-1 victory…and then he broke his leg when he jumped on home plate.
Morales had to be carted off the field and taken to the hospital.
Smiling as he rounded third, Morales threw down his helmet right before getting to home plate. He then took a hop and jumped up toward the plate… More »
Chick of the Day: Audrina Patridge
Audrina Patridge is definitely one of our favorite hotties. She makes even the most mundane tasks seem sexy. Here we see Audrina pumping gas in jeans and heels. Yum…
Apparently at least one fan appreciated her hotness and came over to say Hello.
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Gary Coleman Dies After Brain Hemorrhage
Child star of the 1970s TV show Diff’rent Strokes, Gary Coleman died Friday at the age of 42. Coleman reportedly suffered a brain hemorrhage after an accident in his home on Wednesday. He was taken off life support with family and friends at his side.
Coleman is probably best remembered for his character Arnold Jackson coining the phrase “Whatchu talkin’ bout?”
Like many childhood stars, Coleman’s adult life was marred with troubles. In recent years, he has been in financial and legal… More »
Dog Surprises Officer After Being Freed
This nice officer frees a dog that is stuck on a fence. Then the dog surprises him without what the canine does next.
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Spirited Toasts for the 2010 Cup
From June 11-July 11, all eyes will be on soccer for the World Cup. No matter who you are rooting for, we have the ideal cocktail. Check out these spirited toasts for the 2010 Cup.
Brazil…
The Ultimate Caipirinha
Classic Pitcher Recipe:
8oz Cabana Cachaça
8 teaspoons superfine sugar OR 4 ounces of simple syrup
5 Limes quartered
Muddle the quartered limes in the bottom of a pitcher. Add all other ingredients and plenty of ice. Stir about 30 times. Enjoy.
USA…
Mixed Berry Smoothie
1 cup Driscoll’s Blueberries
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FIGHT CAMP 360° Returns June 2
SHOWTIME Sports is in the midst of presenting a revolutionary boxing tournament that will ultimately crown the world’s best super middleweight fighter. The Super Six World Boxing Classic is a six-man, points-based, round-robin tournament featuring the class of the 168-pound division from the U.S. and abroad.
To Chronicle the tournament, SHOWTIME Sports has created a documentary reality series title FIGHT CAMP 360: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic, which has also received wide industry acclaim including, “the best documentary show… More »
Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray Dead at 38
Founding member and bassist for Slipknot, Paul Gray was found dead in his Iowa hotel room. The popular metal band member was just 38 years old and his wife Brenna is expecting a baby.
Gray, who is also known as #2 and The Pig, seemed happy according to friends and family. However, suicide has not been ruled out. Slipknot had a platinum-selling, self-titled debut album back in 1999, and two follow-up albums (2002/2005) that also went platinum.
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Flyers Head to the Stanley Cup Finals
The Philadelphia Flyers are headed to their first Stanley Cup finals since 1997. The Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Monday night and they will now play the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 on Saturday.
Mike Richards had a goal early in the game that was highlight-reel worthy, and later Arron Asham and Jeff Carter scored goals within a minute and a half of each other.
The Flyers have lost in each of their last five trips to… More »