SubscribeMonthly Archives: June 2010
Chris Brown Breaks Down During Jackson Tribute
At the BET Awards on Sunday, Chris Brown performed an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson. After keeping a low profile since beating up Rihanna, Brown was back in the spotlight. This time, it was almost like he embodied the King of Pop. He started out wearing a fedora, spangled glove and moonwalking to “Billie Jean.”
When he began singing “Man in the Mirror,” Brown broke down. His voice cracked as he was crying, and he couldn’t sing. At one point, he… More »
Werdum Upsets Fedor in First Round
In a stunning upset, Fabricio Werdum defeated Fedor Emelianenko at the Strikeforce/M-1 Global show on Saturday. In a fight that most people thought would be an easy win for Fedor, Werdum came away victorious just 69 seconds into the main event.
Fedor knocked Werdum to the canvas just moments into the fight but followed the Brazilian to the ground and that was beginning of the end.
Fedor fought off an armbar and then was taken over by the Brazilian jiujitsu master’s legs… More »
Ghana Ousts USA from World Cup
The U.S. soccer team’s run at the World Cup came to end on Saturday as they were defeated by Ghana 2-1 in overtime. Things weren’t looking good for the American team in the first half. Then down 1-0, Landon Donovan scored on a penalty kick in the 62nd minute to tie the game. However Asamoah Gyan came up with the winning goal for Ghana early in overtime.
Gyan outraced American defenders and took a long pass deep in the U.S. end… More »
Bottled Water, Schmottled Water – It’s All The Same, or Is It?
Bottled water isn’t what you think it is. Here’s some insight for your misconceptions.
You would figure after a good amount of consistent years, this bottled water market would cease to thrive, but, in actuality, it’s just like an Energizer Bunny. It keeps going and going and going and going.
You walk around New York City and it’s almost like everyone is a ballet dancer or something. George Carlin said it best, “Ever wonder about those people who spend $2 apiece… More »
Hands Across the Sand
In a 15-minute show of solidarity to raise awareness about offshore drilling, 750 Hands Across the Sand events took place across the nation on Saturday.
At noon on local beaches across America (and even internationally), participants joined hands to form a line in the sand. The Hands Across the Sand message is “NO to Offshore Oil Drilling, YES to Clean Energy.”
To learn more about Hands Across the Sand and their mission, visit www.handsacrossthesand.com or the Hands Across The Sand Facebook… More »
National HIV Testing Day
This Sunday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Throughout the weekend and beyond, LifeStyles Condoms will be sharing alarming statistics about HIV/AIDS in the U.S. on its Facebook and Twitter platforms. Their efforts are to raise awareness and incite conversation as well as to encourage people to get tested.
Did you know…
1 in 5 people living with HIV has no clue they’re infected.
More than 1.1 million people in the United States now live with HIV.
The 20% of people who don’t… More »
Transformers: War for Cybertron
Released on June 22, 2010 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Transformers: War for Cybertron is a new third-person shooter video game developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision.
Additionally, two portable versions were released for the Nintendo DS. A game for the Wii called Transformers: Cybertron Adventures was also developed by Next Level Games. This Wii game utilizes the same characters and setting as War for Cybertron.
Transformers: War for Cybertron has been given high praise with most… More »
Worst Picks of the NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft featured a lot of very interesting prospects. While the draft wasn’t deep in future superstars, it was deep and offered quality picks into the second round. However, a few teams made costly errors on draft night. Here’s a look at the worst draft picks of NBA draft.
Wesley Johnson to the Minnesota Timberwolves
Johnson is a solid player who can become a good third option. But when you are drafting fourth overall, you need more than that. The… More »
Rangers Win Again, But Still Broke
The Texas Rangers are an interesting story this year. At 44-28, they have the second best record in the American League — only behind the New York Yankees. That’s impressive when you consider the turmoil surrounding the team. The current ownership is broke and the team is being kept alive with help from Major League Baseball.
If the MLB didn’t step in to help, reports indicate that the Rangers would literally not have the money to pay its players. That’s could… More »
iPhone 4 Goes on Sale
Apple’s iPhone 4 went on sale in five countries on Thursday. And as expected lines were long and overwhelming in most major cities. Though some fans were ecstatic about getting their new phone, frustrations were mounting for those who waited all night.
Here are some scenes from the iPhone line in Boston, New York and other cities.
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Kentucky Dominates NBA Draft
Prior to Thursday night, Kentucky never had a player selected first overall. When the Washington Wizards picked John Wall, that changed. And Kentucky’s night was just beginning.
In the first round, Kentucky had five players drafted (John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe, Patrick Patterson and Daniel Orton) to set a new record. No team in the history of the NBA had five players go in the first round.
Outside of Kentucky, there were a few other highlights. Evan Turner, the do-everything guard… More »
Gregg Allman Undergoes Liver Transplant Surgery
Gregg Allman, who has been receiving treatment for Hepatitis C since 2007, underwent a liver transplant in Jacksonville, Florida on Wednesday. Best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, he was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
Allman struggled with drug use, including cocaine and heroin, beginning in the 1970s. However, he became sober in the 1990s. Allman and The Allman Brothers Band continue to tour every year, however it’s… More »
The Never Ending Tennis Match
Is this even real? At Wimbledon, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut having been playing tennis for ten hours and there has yet to be a winner. As it stands, the fifth set is 59-59. Thursday will mark Day 3 of this never ending tennis match.
How is this happening?
“He’s serving fantastic. I’m serving fantastic — that’s really all there is to it,” said Isner, who is from Tampa, Florida.
“Someone has to win,” said France’s Mahut, “so we’ll come back tomorrow and… More »
Video: Landon Donovan’s Goal Saves U.S.
Entering the World Cup game between the United States and Algeria, the good guys needed a win to advance to the next round. For the first 90 minutes, U.S. fans might as well spent the time banging their head against a wall. The U.S. had plenty of chances but kept on blowing it. With the game scoreless, it appeared as if the United States soccer team was headed to a failure of epic proportions.
Then it happened.
Landon Donovan scored a goal… More »
Cool Kahlua Cocktails
Kahlúa is great in coffee in the wintertime, but that doesn’t mean you should abandon it in the summer. Kahlúa, the original coffee liquor, has teamed up with two of America’s favorite baristas to put a new spin on summer cocktails. Using the classic iced coffee, these baristas have come up with four cool cocktails.
Kahlúa Choco-Coffee
By Cora Lambert of RBC NYC
Available at Olives New York
1 part Kahlúa Mocha
1 1/2 parts cognac
1/2 part simple sugar
1 part cold brewed coffee
1/2 part cream
Hard… More »
