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Creepy and Kooky – Part 2

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

- With a week and a half to go, Terminator Salvation is ramping up its marketing efforts. Check out this four minute trailer (!) for the movie 

- American Gladiators’ creator Johnny Ferraro is in talks to make a movie based on the franchise 

- Great article by Bill Simmons looking at the years the Red Sox won the World Series and focusing in on the steroids era – were they all juicing? (thanks Em for the link)

- 10 Most Worst Mr. T Branded Toys: I’m not sure what the Mr. T Rubber Ducky is doing on this list, but alas, it is.

Extra Slice – Video: I’m not sure why anyone would waste their time compiling such a silly list, but the Guardian has put together a list of the top 10 misquoted lines in movie history including “If you build it, they will come” from Field of Dreams 

Out of town tomorrow for a meeting – back on Thursday

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Clutch – Part 2

Monday, May 11th, 2009

- Windows V.7 is on the horizon: My guess is they’ll stay away from calling it Vista 2.0

- With just four months to opening night, Peter King takes a look at Post-Free-Agency, Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings 

- “Jose Canseco decided to hold a press conference… [which was] only attended by a reporter from the Associated Press, a photographer, four camera crews and his lawyer…”

- Photos of Rhianna naked leaked out over the weekend. The question is: Are they really her? (and if so, does she really have her nips pierced???) (NWA)

Extra Slice – Video: I haven’t had time to watch it yet, but apparently Wanda Sykes brought the laughs this weekend at the White House Correspondent’s dinner

 

 

 

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He’s Twoting – Part 2

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

- So readers, was Manny juicing or just the victim of a doctor who gave him a drug he shouldn’t have been using?

- GM posts a $6 billion loss in Q1 and revenue dropped $20 billion. Yes, that’s right… with a “B”

- Talk about a “I Didn’t Know That” moment: M*A*S*H’ s Major Winchester is gay 

- Perhaps the greatest list ever compiled on the Internet: “10 Popular Porn Scenarios That Seem Highly Implausible” (Safe for work, although you probably shouldn’t open it at work)

Extra Slice – Video: A first look at the first lady on Sesame Street (shocker, they paired her with Elmo)


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The Brett Never Ends – Part 2

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

- A list of all the issues the new Yankee Stadium is having (isn’t it about time they went to back to their real home?)

- Say what you will, a face transplant has got to be up there as one of the most amazing things doctors have ever figured out how to do

- Michelle Obama best moment since entering the White House? Apparently it’s appearing on Sesame Street 

- The coffee wars continue to heat up (no pun intended): First McD’s stepped up their advertising/marketing campaign, now Starbucks and Dunkin have lowered their prices (we all win in the end!) (thank Em for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: Fast forward to 2:15 to see a crazed fan scare the bejeezus out of Ms. Spears (nice recovery, Brit)


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Chicken Choker – Part 1

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

- Chrysler is the first to tumble, filing for bankruptcy protection and partnering with Fiat

- Ugh, do I really need to hear about this for the next four months? Farve is still retired “at this time” means he might be going to the Vikings?!?!?!

- Mexico pays the ultimate price for the swine flu: Star Trek’s release to be delayed south of the border

- It’s now official: The History Channel has run out of things to discuss. Need proof? How about these images of a post-apocalyptic Wrigley Field 

Extra Slice – Games: Bored at work today? See if you can match these images with the sexual terms they identify. Let’s start you off with an easy one…

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Back from the Bayou – Part 2

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

- The Yanks cave and lower ticket prces: Guess seeing all those highlights with empty sets finally  gave them the willies

- They’re back! Green Day premieres their new video for Know Your Enemy from their upcoming album 21st Century Breakdown out May 15 

- The true queen of tween-dom has arrived: Long live Carly

- Facebook begins the downturn (what goes up…): Five reasons to take a Facebook break 

Extra Slice – Video: Matthew Stafford continues to milk his 15 minutes of fame: Celebrates going #1 by doing the Top Ten List on Letterman last night


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Summer Movies Cometh – Part 2

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

- A rarity these day’s – a hit animated show: Nickelodeon’s new Penguins of Madagascar is kicking ass and taking names!

- It is so obvious the New York baseball teams overestimated what people were willing to pay for a baseball ticket. At least in THIS economy…

- NBC is making a last ditch effort to get a ratings boost this season: Check out this list of upcoming NBC guest stars (including five musicians on the season finale of 30 Rock)

- Another website with a list that speaks to me: Things I Would Do To Bang Scarlett Johansson 

Extra Slice – Video: Soon to be top-draft pick Matt Stafford shows his wicked good arm in “football skeet shooting” on the Late Night show with Jimmy Fallon

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Busy, Busy Day – Part 1

Monday, April 20th, 2009

- ESPN joins NBC is backing a Matt Millen, a loser who clearly knows nothing (see the Lions for the past 8 years)

- Rumor has it that Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears might team up for a Laverne and Shirtly-esque TV show. Ok, but which one plays the dumb one?

- Sunny guys going direct to DVD? Yes, but why waste the money when FX is going to re-air it for free at a later date???

- Madden 10 is gearing up for it’s August 14th release: The trailer comes tomorrow, followed by the cover unveiling Wednesday and finally the Madden NFL 10 Draft Experience on Thursday where drafted players get their official Madden ratings

Extra Slice – Video: Was the first fight at the new Yankee Stadium between two girls?!

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The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 2

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

- More on Madden’s retirements: A look back at his football career. Also: It’s official – Chris Collinsworth to replace Madden in the booth next season

- Madame Tussauds honors Snoop Doog with his own wax figure. And I have to say, he looks pretty badass

- For those of you who are Syracuse Alumni, this will come as no shock to you: Maggies has been shut down for selling alcohol to underage patrons

- A question for the group: Would you pay $7.99 for baby back ribs at Ikea and not be scared of what you’re truly eating? (thanks Emily for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: The Yanks opened the new Yankee Stadium today with a loss. Here’s an exclusive tour of the stadium courtesy of ESPN


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New Look – Part 2

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

- Andy Roddick has gotten engaged to a SI swimsuit model, Brooklyn Decker. A model and a sports star hooking up? How cliché…

- Mmm… free Cinnabon mini’s on tax day. YUM!

- Is KC dumping the number one tight end in the last 10 years? And doing it just as they’re getting a QB who can use him properly??? That’s INSANE

- David Wells is (is about to become) to TBS for Baseball as Charles Barkley is to TNT for basketball

Extra Slice – Video: Lindsay Lohan’s looking for love… according to her (thanks Emily for the link)


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