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Big Fish Returns – Part 1

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

- Jason Taylor returns to his rightful home – Miami and my Dolphins (WOO-HOO! now bring back ZACH!) (thanks Michael for the heads up)

- The 2009 Maxim Top 100 are in (yes, that is Michelle Obama at #93). Your top five are: #1. Olivia Wilde  #2. Megan Fox  #3. Bar Refaeli  #4. Malin Akerman and  #5. Mila Kunis

- First Look: Check out Conan’s new Tonight Show set (reminds me a little of the set from The Larry Sanders Show)

- NYC’ers rejoice: Baja Fresh is coming to town, starting on the east side Memorial Day weekend and midtown in the fall! (thanks Em for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: Gotta love French pop stars. They just love to be naked in the streets (yes, yes, it’s WA)


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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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The Brett Never Ends – Part 1

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

- And the Farve drama continues: Minnesota’s Childress to talk to Brett this week

- Forget the sci-fi and big action movies. Check out these advance photos from the upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie featuring Robert Downey Jr.

- Does your life revolve around TV like mine does? If so, check out these recipes for meals themed to your favorite show (i.e. Mad Men’s classic cocktails and retro recipes)

- Wrong on so many levels: The midget A-Team

Extra Slice – Video: And people say Jews don’t play sports. Not that it’s not accurate, but here’s proof we do (or have) (thanks Dad for the link)


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100 Days Later – Part 1

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

- Today marks 100 days of Obama in the White House. If you don’t care, I recommend avoiding CNN, Fox News and MSNBC today…

- Having twins in their 40’s: Matthew Broderick and SJP are doing it the Baby Mama way – with the help of a surrogate

- No more real Friday night lights? Texas schools shut down for fear of the swine flue

- Gorge, people, gorge: $0.31 cone night at Baskin Robbins tonight starting at 5pm

Extra Slice – Video: You know the economy is bad when Batman has a garage sale outside the Batcave


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Let Me Out of this Office! – Part 2

Friday, April 17th, 2009

- YouTube has started hosting TV shows (including ALF!) and movies (including Carrie!) for free. I love the internet!

- Parents groups are having some issues with BK’s new hilarious “I Like Square Butts” ad. Seriously? IT’S A JOKE!

- In case you didn’t spend the $15 for Zombie Strippers on DVD, Spike is airing it tonight for free (but probably without the “good stuff”)

- Notice to you LA’ers out there: Tickets to CONAN’S Tonight Show are now available

Extra Slice – Video: And finally this week – as if the street Elmos (yes, PLURAL) in Times Square aren’t creepy enough, apparently Cookie Monster is playing for change in the subway 


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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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A Taxing Day – Part 2

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

- After saving LA MANY times and now Washington once, Jack’s headed up the East Coast to New York City. Welcome, Mr. Bauer – may I suggest staying out of Times Square?

- Michael Vick is looking to cash in on his return to the NFL. Or at least his attempt to return to the NFL

- Did you know that The Daily Show changes the name on the globe above the desk nearly every day?

- Its back: Next Tuesday, April 21st is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s (New Yorkers: Stores still exist in Rock Center and Macy’s Herald Square). Enjoy!

Extra Slice – Video: Jimmy Kimmel goes High Def – see the amazing difference!


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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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New Look – Part 1

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

- Next week, the Lions, Jaguars and 49ers are expected to unveil new uniforms and logos. Keep checking An Orange Peel for updates

- April is National Grilled Cheese Month: I haven’t had a craving for a grilled cheese sandwich since I was 12, yet the other day I saw one and wanted it. Of course it’s Passover, so I’ll have to wait a few days

- The Washington Post held it’s third annual Peeps Show contest and for the third year-in-a-row I forgot to enter (damn you brain!)

- “It got so bad for the Yankees that first baseman Nick Swisher pitched a scoreless eighth inning, the first New York position player to take the mound since Wade Boggs used his knuckleball in 1997” (Ed note: A scoreless inning? Maybe Swisher should be the starting pitcher)

Extra Slice – Video: As if you needed one, here is a reminder: The 2010 NBA All Star Slam Dunk Contest is going to be siiiiicccckkkkk….


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Tops – Part 1

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

- Should fantasy owners “keep” Marshawn Lynch in 2009 if he serves a three game suspension?

- What’s the deal with Michael Phelps these days? First pot, now he’s rolling in the NYC club scene? What’s next, is he going to hook up with Lindsay Lohan?

- Restaurants & Institutions just posted their Top 100 Independents for 2008 list based on sales. And yes, you’re reading that right: Tao Las Vegas made $68 MILLION worth of food

- While on the subject of top money-makers, check out Forbes’ top 15 shows based on ad revenue

Extra Slice – Video: Basket or no basket – Discuss?

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