Tuesday, October 24, 2006
0 comments 0 commentsGirls will do almost anything for attention
A sailor pleaded guilty Monday to abducting and killing a Marine corporal he thought had been involved in a gang rape. The rape turned out to be a lie, but the truth surfaced too late.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cooper Jackson, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to premeditated murder, kidnapping, impersonating a Naval Criminal Investigative Service agent and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Cpl. Justin L. Huff, 23.
In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to spare him a possible death sentence.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cooper Jackson, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to premeditated murder, kidnapping, impersonating a Naval Criminal Investigative Service agent and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Cpl. Justin L. Huff, 23.
In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to spare him a possible death sentence.
"If I Did It" by O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson is confessing. Hypothetically, that is.
The former football great, who was acquitted in criminal court 11 years ago of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, reportedly has been paid a whopping $3.5 million to write about the double murder that shocked and riveted the nation in 1994, according to a detailed report in the new National Enquirer.
But Simpson is not actually confessing to the murder — rather, he’s writing a “hypothetical” book — which the Enquirer reports is tentatively being called “If I Did It.”
The former football great, who was acquitted in criminal court 11 years ago of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, reportedly has been paid a whopping $3.5 million to write about the double murder that shocked and riveted the nation in 1994, according to a detailed report in the new National Enquirer.
But Simpson is not actually confessing to the murder — rather, he’s writing a “hypothetical” book — which the Enquirer reports is tentatively being called “If I Did It.”
UPenn researcher puts a cost on obesity... btw, UPenn sucks.
Obesity -- which affects one in every three Americans -- and the illnesses associated with it cost the United States some 90.7 billion dollars a year in health care costs, a University of Pennsylvania researcher said.
Among developed countries, the United States has the most obese and overweight people, representing 66 percent of its overall population.
Costs tied to excess pounds (or kilograms) account for 5.04 percent of all US health care costs.
Among developed countries, the United States has the most obese and overweight people, representing 66 percent of its overall population.
Costs tied to excess pounds (or kilograms) account for 5.04 percent of all US health care costs.
Winning at poker can help get investment jobs
Eric Eisenberg needed an ace.
The senior finance major at Washington University in St. Louis had just gone all-in to rescue his chance of winning the $25,000 first prize at Susquehanna International Group L.L.P.'s inaugural college Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament.
His opponent, Ayres Fan, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology doctoral candidate, had just paired a seven on the hand's fourth card, leaving Eisenberg with a remote chance of winning.
The senior finance major at Washington University in St. Louis had just gone all-in to rescue his chance of winning the $25,000 first prize at Susquehanna International Group L.L.P.'s inaugural college Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament.
His opponent, Ayres Fan, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology doctoral candidate, had just paired a seven on the hand's fourth card, leaving Eisenberg with a remote chance of winning.
Monday, October 16, 2006
1 commentsWho thought Coca-cola could get more unhealthy?
It has come to this at the N.C. State Fair: Deep fried Coca-Cola.
Each year, some carnival culinary innovator with a flair for foods bound to lead to congestive heart failure offers a new foodstuff bathed in gooey dough and dropped in a vat of boiling vegetable oil.
Past fairs have seen candy bars, Twinkies, Moonpies, Oreos, cheeseburgers, sweet potatoes and even green beans fried up and, in most cases, impaled on a stick. South Carolina's state fair even added crispy Ho-hos.
Each year, some carnival culinary innovator with a flair for foods bound to lead to congestive heart failure offers a new foodstuff bathed in gooey dough and dropped in a vat of boiling vegetable oil.
Past fairs have seen candy bars, Twinkies, Moonpies, Oreos, cheeseburgers, sweet potatoes and even green beans fried up and, in most cases, impaled on a stick. South Carolina's state fair even added crispy Ho-hos.
CGBG's comes to an end
Legs McNeil remembers the night back in 1975 when he walked into the dingy storefront club perched in the even dingier Bowery neighborhood. The band onstage, four guys in leather jackets and torn jeans, was the Ramones. McNeil sat at a nearby table, watching their set with Lou Reed.
It was unforgettable. But as McNeil would soon discover, it was just a typical night at CBGB's, the club that spawned punk rock while launching the careers of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Blondie, the Talking Heads and the Ramones.
"Every night was memorable, except I don't remember 'em," said a laughing McNeil, co-author of the punk rock history "Please Kill Me."
It was unforgettable. But as McNeil would soon discover, it was just a typical night at CBGB's, the club that spawned punk rock while launching the careers of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Blondie, the Talking Heads and the Ramones.
"Every night was memorable, except I don't remember 'em," said a laughing McNeil, co-author of the punk rock history "Please Kill Me."
Mother of the Year
A northwestern Pennsylvania woman accused of using her baby to batter her child's father said she didn't realize what she was doing until it was too late.
Chyrotia Graham, 27, of Erie, told police she had been drinking when an argument with the child's father turned violent early Sunday morning, according to an affidavit filed to support Graham's arrest.
Graham said she "snapped" and began grabbing things and throwing them at Deangelo Troop, 20, not realizing she had picked up her 4-week-old son, Jarron Troop, telling police she held the child by his legs and swung him at his father. Police had said they believed the woman held the baby by the midsection when she hit the man.
Chyrotia Graham, 27, of Erie, told police she had been drinking when an argument with the child's father turned violent early Sunday morning, according to an affidavit filed to support Graham's arrest.
Graham said she "snapped" and began grabbing things and throwing them at Deangelo Troop, 20, not realizing she had picked up her 4-week-old son, Jarron Troop, telling police she held the child by his legs and swung him at his father. Police had said they believed the woman held the baby by the midsection when she hit the man.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
0 comments5 of the most absurd deleted scenes
Deleted scenes on a DVD are a curious feature, because they come with an implicit disclaimer: “Hi! These scenes were deemed NOT NECESSARY TO THE MOVIE or NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ACTUAL MOVIE, WHICH YOU'VE ALREADY SEEN. (beat) Okay, enjoy!”
For every rare deleted scene that is actually funny or interesting—say, Boogie Nights’s “John C. Reilly Files” or the scores of improvised outtakes in Anchorman—there are a half-dozen more that leave you wondering not only “Why is this scene included on the DVD?” but “Why was this scene ever SHOT in the first place?”
Here are five deleted scenes that we can’t believe were ever shot in the first place, along with our guess as to why they were shot and why they were deleted.
For every rare deleted scene that is actually funny or interesting—say, Boogie Nights’s “John C. Reilly Files” or the scores of improvised outtakes in Anchorman—there are a half-dozen more that leave you wondering not only “Why is this scene included on the DVD?” but “Why was this scene ever SHOT in the first place?”
Here are five deleted scenes that we can’t believe were ever shot in the first place, along with our guess as to why they were shot and why they were deleted.
LED throwing rat
This is a horrible prank. Plain and simple. But it's still funny.
Warning: this is an extremely graphic tutorial featuring guts, dismemberment, and soldering.
I can no longer enjoy October 6th
I’ve never been to Japan, but now I feel that I almost have to, and on October 6th to be specific as that day has now been officially named Tom Cruise Day. The Japan Memorial Day Association gave Cruise his own day of celebration to recognize the actor for his “love” and “close association with” Japan. Said love was recently expressed on a promotional tour across the country when he personally (personally) rode the bullet train from Osaka to Tokyo pimping MISSION:IMPOSSIBLE:III and starred in THE LAST SAMURAI. The Association said that Cruise was the first actor/actress to receive the honor and made no clarification on why October 6th was chosen. Perhaps it’s because October 6th is 10/6 or 106, which is the elemental number of seaborgium, an isotope made up of….OK, I can’t seem to find any connection. Of course, another important Cruise date in Japan is November 17th, when M:I:III is conveniently released on DVD.
Fall movies to consider
It happens every year, and it's about to happen now.
After a summer of mindless blockbusters and a so-so September, movies are about to get good again as the Oscar contenders arrive in theaters.
Why do they do this to us? Why do studios and independent distributors wait until the end of the year, then unleash all the quality films at once, all of them crammed into a few weeks and competing for our attention? Well, in theory, it's to keep them fresh in the minds of Academy Awards voters and writers like yours truly who compile top-10 lists in late December.
After a summer of mindless blockbusters and a so-so September, movies are about to get good again as the Oscar contenders arrive in theaters.
Why do they do this to us? Why do studios and independent distributors wait until the end of the year, then unleash all the quality films at once, all of them crammed into a few weeks and competing for our attention? Well, in theory, it's to keep them fresh in the minds of Academy Awards voters and writers like yours truly who compile top-10 lists in late December.
Velociraptor season is here. Are you prepared?
Velociraptor attack is the 3rd leading cause of death for men age 27-29. However, everyone must think about the implications of velociraptors: young and old, men, women and transgendered persons.
The American Society for Velociraptor Attack Prevention is a bi-partisan group of professionals, dedicated to the diffusion of knowledge concerning velociraptor attack prevention.
The American Society for Velociraptor Attack Prevention is a bi-partisan group of professionals, dedicated to the diffusion of knowledge concerning velociraptor attack prevention.
Monday, October 09, 2006
0 commentsNeat movie monologues
Monologues are an interesting breed. Most of the time, when a character in a film goes on a long uninterrupted rant it's because either the story up until that point has been somewhat disjointed and the writer felt the need to play catch-up with the plot, or the audience is assumed to be comprised of mostly sea plankton, incapable of discerning basic story elements and needing to be told HOW THINGS HAPPEN IN A MOVIE in order to ensure that the significance of the reeeeeeally cool upcoming explosion in the story of a walking steroid shooting and/or having sex with things doesn't go unappreciated.
When used aside of rallying the scrappy band of ragtag underdogs in the final moments before a climactic showdown, however, a good monologue can be a pretty powerful tool. Some can make you laugh, others cry, even having you pumping your fist in anticipation for a no-nonsense ass kicking. Whatever the intent, they all leave a lasting impression and a really good one will serve as the centerpiece by which a movie is remembered for years on end.
That being said, these aren't the best monologues to come out of Hollywood, nor are we claiming them to be. They're simply a collection of speeches, rants, anecdotes and stories we feel are pretty neat.
When used aside of rallying the scrappy band of ragtag underdogs in the final moments before a climactic showdown, however, a good monologue can be a pretty powerful tool. Some can make you laugh, others cry, even having you pumping your fist in anticipation for a no-nonsense ass kicking. Whatever the intent, they all leave a lasting impression and a really good one will serve as the centerpiece by which a movie is remembered for years on end.
That being said, these aren't the best monologues to come out of Hollywood, nor are we claiming them to be. They're simply a collection of speeches, rants, anecdotes and stories we feel are pretty neat.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
0 comments 0 comments10 most expensive cocktails
Since the days of Prohibition, when barkeeps invented mixed drinks in an effort to disguise the taste of their rotgut with fruit syrups, cocktails have exuded an air of illicit festivity. Beer is fine, and whiskey's quicker, but a cocktail — with its goofy garnishes and splendid colors — is merriment in a tumbler.
Now barkeepers are following the example of vintners and distillers, who have long charged a Rothschild's ransom for their best stuff. "There has been a significant growth in mixology, particularly with the use of fresh ingredients," says Robert Plotkin, a beverage consultant who has published numerous books on the topic.
Ambitious bartenders are developing premium repertoires that combine some of the world's finest and rarest alcohols with equally esoteric mixers. For instance: Blend a cognac that has survived two World Wars with the blackberry liqueur créme de mure, then pour over yohimbe bark, an obscure African aphrodisiac. "These ingredients have to scream the finest lineage possible," says Plotkin.
Now barkeepers are following the example of vintners and distillers, who have long charged a Rothschild's ransom for their best stuff. "There has been a significant growth in mixology, particularly with the use of fresh ingredients," says Robert Plotkin, a beverage consultant who has published numerous books on the topic.
Ambitious bartenders are developing premium repertoires that combine some of the world's finest and rarest alcohols with equally esoteric mixers. For instance: Blend a cognac that has survived two World Wars with the blackberry liqueur créme de mure, then pour over yohimbe bark, an obscure African aphrodisiac. "These ingredients have to scream the finest lineage possible," says Plotkin.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
0 commentsCougars running around in South Jersey
Robert Squillace caught a glimpse of something moving as he bent to fetch the morning newspaper from his front step the other day.
It was near the soccer field, across the street from his suburban home in Camden County's Berlin Borough. His shouts brought his wife running with binoculars and camera, which they used to get a good look at a beast that has been tantalizing South Jersey with so-far unconfirmed sightings - a big cat, tawny with a long, sausage-shaped tail.
A cougar?
It was near the soccer field, across the street from his suburban home in Camden County's Berlin Borough. His shouts brought his wife running with binoculars and camera, which they used to get a good look at a beast that has been tantalizing South Jersey with so-far unconfirmed sightings - a big cat, tawny with a long, sausage-shaped tail.
A cougar?
Time travelling chiropractor gives up license
An Ohio chiropractor who claimed to treat patients using time travel has surrendered his license to practice.
State regulators had been investigating Doctor James Burda of Athens, who said he could take care of anyone, anywhere by reaching back in time to when the injury occurred. Burda said he discovered the skill six years ago when he hurt his own foot while driving. He said he gave the pain a command to stop and it went away.
Burda's Web site offered long-distance healing service for $60 an hour.
State regulators had been investigating Doctor James Burda of Athens, who said he could take care of anyone, anywhere by reaching back in time to when the injury occurred. Burda said he discovered the skill six years ago when he hurt his own foot while driving. He said he gave the pain a command to stop and it went away.
Burda's Web site offered long-distance healing service for $60 an hour.
Monday, October 02, 2006
0 commentsStay gold ponyboy, stay gold
Japanese jewelry designer Ginza Tanaka has unveiled a rocking horse made of 24-karat gold in commemoration of the September 6 birth of Prince Hisahito, who is line to become Japan's emperor.
The price is as hefty as the 30-kilogram (80-pound) golden toy -- 150 million yen (1.28 million dollars).
Ginza Tanaka has made one golden horse but is ready to produce more if it gets orders, a spokeswoman said.
The price is as hefty as the 30-kilogram (80-pound) golden toy -- 150 million yen (1.28 million dollars).
Ginza Tanaka has made one golden horse but is ready to produce more if it gets orders, a spokeswoman said.
The world's largest hamburger
For over 16 years Bob has served up his delicious Texas Slow Smoked BBQ to judges in BBQ cook off competitions all across Southern Texas. While Bob's main occupation was in Electronic Engineering he enjoyed spending his weekends with his buddies competing in BBQ Cook offs, or maybe it was just a good excuse to down a few long necks (Beer).
Bob made his decision to retire and move to Thailand, where soon after Bob opened his first location on South Pattaya Road. Bob's has gained a reputation for his quality food, very large portions, and providing valuable dining experience which is as close as you will get to Texas, at least in Thailand. Bob's has since expanded with a location on Walking Street inside the popular Expat hangout the Tahitian Queen 2 on Soi BJ.
Our rustic Texas restaurants have been famous for our signature Slow Smoked Baby Back ribs as well as other BBQ - smoked pulled pork, smoked pork tenderloin, and smoked BBQ chicken. And our portions are generous to satisfy any Texas-sized appetite, cause in Texas "Everything is Bigger"
Bob made his decision to retire and move to Thailand, where soon after Bob opened his first location on South Pattaya Road. Bob's has gained a reputation for his quality food, very large portions, and providing valuable dining experience which is as close as you will get to Texas, at least in Thailand. Bob's has since expanded with a location on Walking Street inside the popular Expat hangout the Tahitian Queen 2 on Soi BJ.
Our rustic Texas restaurants have been famous for our signature Slow Smoked Baby Back ribs as well as other BBQ - smoked pulled pork, smoked pork tenderloin, and smoked BBQ chicken. And our portions are generous to satisfy any Texas-sized appetite, cause in Texas "Everything is Bigger"
Man really loves his daughter
A secret sexual relationship with his daughter was not enough.
There had to be a wedding.
And it had to be a grand celebration befitting a Fisher Island, Florida, multimillionaire who controls billions from Wall Street to Bermuda, from London to Dubai.
There had to be a wedding.
And it had to be a grand celebration befitting a Fisher Island, Florida, multimillionaire who controls billions from Wall Street to Bermuda, from London to Dubai.
