SubscribeMonthly Archives: October 2010
LeBron Admits “The Decision” a Mistake
“The Decision” was a disaster from the beginning. It seems that LeBron James is ready to admit it. Going on live television to announce the death of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball was a bit harsh. That reality is starting to sink in, it seems.
Said LeBron: “If I had to go back on it, I probably would do it a little bit different.”
However, while LeBron admits “The Decision” was a mistake, he doesn’t have any regrets about joining the Miami Heat.
“I’m happy… More »
Jerry Jones Embarrassed by Cowboys
Jerry Jones began the 2010 NFL season with hopes that his new stadium would host his Cowboys in the super Bowl. After Week 8, those hopes are finished and Jerry Jones is embarrassed and apologizing to Cowboys fans. The Cowboys are 1-7 and their latest loss, 35-17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, represented a new low.
Said Jones: “You couldn’t get me to say it, but you know that I thought we had a team here that could be one of the… More »
Kat Von D: Hot or Not?
Kat Von D was at Barnes & Nobel in Kendall, Florida signing copies of her book The Tattoo Chronicles on Saturday. Kat is one of those girls that men either lust heavily or think is disgusting. There’s not much in between.
What’s your view on Jesse James’ tattooed girlfriend, hot or not?
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Worst Things to Hand Out on Halloween
We all have our favorite Halloween candy, but what was the worst thing that you ever got in your trick-or-treat bag?
Now that you are an adult, do the kids in your neighborhood a favor and don’t hand out these things on Halloween.
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PlayStation Phone
In case you missed it this week, Engadget has pictures of the long-rumored PlayStation Phone. This unit should hit the market in December or early next year. It boasts Android 3.0 with a multi-touch trackpad for joystick, along with a custom Sony Marketplace which allows you to purchase and download games designed for the new platform.
The device offers a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 , 512MB of RAM, 1GB of ROM, and a screen in the range of 3.7 to 4.1 inches…. More »
10 Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Guys
Nudist on Strike: Wear regular clothes and carry a sign that says “Nudist on Strike!”
A Spice Rack: Wear a large bra over your clothes stuffed with spices.
Baked Potato: Wrap yourself in aluminum foil.
God’s Gift to Women: Wrap yourself in wrapping paper with a tag reading: “From: God, To: Women”.
Shot in the Dark: Dress in all black and tie a shot glass around your neck.
Ninja: Wear all black, including a black ski mask. Just cut a slit in the mask to… More »
Best Sign at the Rally to Restore Sanity
At the “The Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or Fear” headlined by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Saturday, there were a lot of funny signs, including “I Hate Signs,” “Have you seen my keys?” and “Look at my Ironic Hipster Sign.”
One of our favorites was this one:
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Video: Mitch Moreland Home Run Ignites Rangers
Mitch Moreland is the No. 9 hitter for the Texas Rangers. After his Game 3 home run, he’s No. 1 in the hearts of Texas Rangers fans. His three-run blast in the third inning gave the Rangers all the runs they would need. With the 4-2 victory against the San Francisco Giants, the Rangers can tie the World Series with a win in Game 4.
Moreland’s home run came against Jonathan Sanchez. The other run the Rangers scored was courtesy of… More »
Fantasy Football Sleepers – Week 8
We are halfway through the 2010 fantasy football season. If you need a fantasy starter for your team, check out one of these sleepers. They should be available on your waiver wire and they can step in and help your fantasy football team right away. That said, don’t look for long-term value out of these players.
QB Matt Moore, Carolina Panthers
After throwing for 308 yards and two touchdowns last week against the Niners, Moore could have similar success in Week 8…. More »
Tony Parker Signs Extension with Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Tony Parker to a contract extension. According to reports, Parker’s extension is worth $50 million over the next four seasons. The Spurs were able to lock in their star point guard to a cap friendly deal, while Parker was able to gain security prior to the upcoming lockout.
Parker was one of the best guards in the league in the 2008-09 season. Last season, Parker never got on track — mostly due to injuries. If… More »
Sopranos‘ Denise Borino-Quinn Dead at 46
Sopranos actress Denise Borino-Quinn has passed away after a long battle with liver cancer. She was 46. Borino-Quinn got the role of mafia wife, Ginny Sacrimoni in 2000 after attending an open casting call. At the time, she had no acting experience but quickly became a fan favorite.
Borino-Quinn appeared in 17 episodes of the HBO show from 2001 to 2007. When she wasn’t acting, Borino-Quinn worked at a New Brunswick, NJ law firm. Her husband, Luke Quinn Jr. died in… More »
“Rally to Restore Sanity” Attendance
According to various sources, over 200,000 attended Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s “Rally to Restore Sanity” on Saturday. Of course, comparisons are being made to Glenn Beck’s “Restoring Honor” Rally, which took place in August.
However the calculations and comparisons vary tremendously depending on who you ask. CBS News estimates 215,000 attended the “Rally to Restore Sanity” and only 87,000 to Beck’s rally. If you remember, others were estimating the “Restoring Honor” rally had over a million people, and still others… More »
When Do We Set Back the Clock?
It seems that many people are confused about when to set back the clock for Daylight Saving Time. So let’s be clear…it’s not this weekend.
Up until 2006, Daylight Saving Time ended at 2:00am on the last Sunday in October. However, that changed in 2007 to the first Sunday in November. Therefore, you DO NOT need to set back you clock until Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2:00am.
When we “fall back,” we gain an hour. What are you going to do… More »
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Toasted pumpkin seeds are a salty, crunchy treat that is a favorite at Halloween. Roast up a batch tomorrow and enjoy them while watching football all day or serve them instead of chips at your Halloween bash tomorrow night.
There are tons of variations to toasted pumpkin seeds. One of the best is a spicy, salty version with salt and chili powder.
Nourished Kitchen offers a terrific recipe. All you’ll need is seeds from one large pumpkin, sea salt, egg white, butter,… More »
Heat Melt Magic with Suffocating D
Uh oh, watch out NBA. With Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh, the Miami Heat will be a very good offensive team. If they continue to play defense like they did on Friday against the Orlando Magic, they may very well be impossible to beat. Holding the Magic to 30.4% shooting from the floor, the Heat destroyed the Magic by a final score of 96-70.
Erik Spoelstra, the coach of the Heat, saw this game as a teaching tool.
“They’ve shown… More »