Monday, November 30, 2009
tiger and charlie both SOL.
just got back from the great state of texas. quite an interesting few days, 2 quick updates below:
weis out of ND
Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Charlie Weis was fired as football coach at the University of Notre Dame, ending a five-year tenure in which he won one bowl game and had a lower winning percentage than predecessors Tyrone Willingham and Bob Davie.
Weis’s dismissal comes two days after Notre Dame’s 45-38 season-ending loss at Stanford.
full story via bloomberg
tiger tiger woods, y'all
obviously everyone has heard about this, tiger got caught with some aussie chick and had his wife smash up his face/escalade during his attempted escape.
gotta be careful when you put a ring on it homie
full story/pics via tmz
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
obama does not write letters to families of soldiers that commit suicide
this is appalling, regardless of mental condition these men and women died while in service to their country.
Why Obama Doesn't Write Families of Soldiers Who Commit Suicide
Wednesday's Wall Street Journal reports on a longstanding White House policy that Presidents do not send condolence letters to families of U.S. soldiers who commit suicide.
Military suicides are "almost sure to top last year's grim totals," the Associated Press reported earlier this month, while noting that "a recent decline in the pace of such incidents could mean the Army is starting to make progress in stemming them."
The Journal reports that the family of 25-year-old Army specialist Chancellor Keesling, who killed himself in Baghdad this summer, is "mounting a lobbying effort" to get the White House to overturn its policy, and that "a bipartisan array of lawmakers from their home state of Indiana" has joined their efforts.
A White House spokesman said a review of the policy has begun.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Notre Dame QB punched in the face by fan
hilarious. even though i have no reason to, i just hate this guy.
Source: Clausen punched by irate fan
That person said Clausen was "sucker-punched" by a fan as he left an establishment after having dinner with his parents.
The fan allegedly said something to Clausen and/or a female acquaintance.
nyc drug dealers selling "twilight" heroin
logical branding move, they both make you feel desperate, hopeless, and make you want to vomit.
"Twilight" connection in big heroin bust
DEA Special Agent Erin McKenzie-Mulvey tells us the heroin baggies with "Twilight" characters were seized recently in West Hempstead, Long Island. The "Twilight"-themed baggies have been gaining popularity over the last couple of months.
via tmz
Monday, November 23, 2009
Northeastern ends football program
damn, thats cold.
Northeastern's decision to drop football program stuns players
Outside of Matthews Arena this morning, three former members of the Northeastern football team were talking, still wondering how much more the world around them could come crashing down as they absorbed the announcement that the school had decided to discontinue the football program.
Inside, in an area set aside in the weight room, Northeastern athletic director Peter Roby tried to put as positive a spin on it, citing lack of success, coupled with a financial drain, which led to the decision.
All of this unfolded this morning, a day after the word came that Northeastern was discontinuing its football program.
Friday, November 20, 2009
NASA gets a new spokesman.
NASA's Newest, Meatiest Spokesman: The Rock
Apparently today’s kids need something more than the International Space Station to keep their imaginations whirring. So in a bid to convince kids that science is cool, that the space program has a multitude of practical applications right here on Earth, and that apparently “there’s no space like home,” NASA has teamed up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to use his newest animated film “Planet 51” as a springboard for all sorts of PR efforts.
forget pac and biggie, this is real beef.
Marv Albert and 50 Cent now have beef
Marv Albert appeared on Wednesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live! So did 50 Cent. This encounter could end in only one way: with fisticuffs.
Via our friend at the Sportress of Blogitude comes this curious Los Angeles Times report:
viaAs Albert arrived, with an entourage of one, TNT public relations specialist Jeff Pomeroy, there was a sudden scuffle when a multitude of 50 Cent protectors seemed unfamiliar with Albert. There was shouting ("It's Marv Albert," yelled a Kimmel show guard, a pronouncement that seemed to have no effect on the 50 Cent phalanx.) There were obscenities. A fist or two flying. A "Don't you put your hands on me" pronouncement.
And finally Albert made it to his waiting room, relatively unruffled but slightly puzzled. "Did you see that?" Albert said. "I thought they were kidding, but then I realized they weren't."
ladies and gentlemen, the scotch egg.
oh my dear sweet jesus.
Scotch egg
A Scotch egg consists of a shelled hard-boiled egg, wrapped in a sausage meat mixture, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried. Scotch eggs are commonly eaten cold, typically with salad and pickles.
via wiki
Thursday, November 19, 2009
john kerry's daugher gets a DUI
i guess the democrats can get away with this type of stuff. (i.e. ted kennedy, god rest his drunken soul).
John Kerry's Daughter Arrested in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The daughter of Sen. John Kerry has been arrested in Hollywood for allegedly driving drunk.
Los Angeles police say 36-year-old Alexandra Kerry was stopped by officers on a Hollywood street at about 12:40 a.m. Thursday and failed a sobriety test. Officer Bruce Borihanh says she was booked at the Hollywood police station and was held for about five hours. She was released at about 5:30 a.m. after posting $5,000 bail.
chrome ping pong table
siiiick.
Designed by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija for Cumulus Studios, this fully chrome ping pong table costs $50,000 and is only made in editions of 10. It is fully polished and reflective which may or may not affect your gameplay.
via doobybrain
the coach that never punts
Cool story, some excerpts below:
Just Go For It!
By the end of the first quarter, Pulaski hadn't punted or attempted a field goal on any of its four fourth downs -- unsurprising when you consider that its roster lists neither a punter nor a kicker.
cop driving like a DB kills 2
i hate it when cops drive like asses. there's a red light by my apt. that cops will blow through all the time, very tempted to get it on camera after seeing shit like this.
the record shows that this cop was driving in excess of 100 mph
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
kirstie alley does not find conan funny
hahaha, i'm suprised it's taken this long for her to say something.
Kirstie Alley Slams Conan O'Brian
Conan O'Brien should watch out when he makes fat jokes. Kirstie Alley, now filming a reality series about her current weight loss venture and working on a line of products, went after the "Tonight Show" host on Twitter in a tweeted conversation with Star Jones, part of which is below. She says he "acts like I bit his dick off" and refers to him as Conan O'Bitch O'Brian.
full story via huffpo
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
woody harrelson's father was a hit man, linked to JFK
this is nuts, explains why woody is so strange.
Charles Harrelson
Charles Harrelson was born in Huntsville, Texas, in 1939. After leaving school Harrelson moved to California where he eventually became an encyclopedia salesman. He later turned to crime and in 1960 was convicted of armed robbery. He was also believed to be a contract killer.
Jack Anderson, is one of those reporters who believe Harrelson was involved in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In their book The Man on the Grassy Knoll, John R. Craig and Philip A. Rogers claimed that Harrelson and Charles Rogers were the two gunman behind the picket fence on the Grassy Knoll. It was also claimed that Harrelson, Rogers and Chauncey Holt were the three tramps arrested in Dealey Plaza on 22nd November, 1963.
somali pirates holding north koreans hostage
wonder if kim jung il will get gangster.
Somali pirates attack two ships, hold North Korea crew hostage
Pirates off the coast of Somalia have attacked two more vessels, the European Union's naval force stated Tuesday. While a Ukrainian cargo ship managed to escape, a Singaporean-operated chemical tanker with a crew of 28 North Koreans has been hijacked.
via
Monday, November 16, 2009
Super Troopers 2 is on the way
i want this to come out right meow.
Start Growing Your Mustache, 'Super Troopers 2' is Lightin' Em Up
The Broken Lizard Guys are looking to pin their badges back on and hit the highway again. According to Jay Chandrasehkar, the leader of the pack,
"We have the financing, so we're going to try to make a deal with Fox." Steve Lemme adds that they're "three drafts into it" and that they're much better off going to a studio with financing already setup. "It's a great thing to go to a studio and say, 'We have the money.'"
Money is definitely a good thing. It helps the whole movie making process move more quickly. But Broken Lizard has had quite a few bombs lately, so we'll see if this project actually comes to fruition. If it does though, Brian Cox will be back whipping the wily officers into shape, and probably drinking while doing it.via
details from imdb
thanks to my buddy trey over at thetalkinghead for the heads up
colt mccoy ties NCAA wins record
this guy is a hoss. his little bro is also going to playing at UT (although he's gonna have some tough competition for the starting QB spot).
McCoy ties NCAA mark for career wins by QB with No. 42 in Texas' rout
WACO, Texas -- When the wins come by the dozens, some are going to be easier than others. For Colt McCoy, count No. 42 among the easy ones.
McCoy is 42-7 in his career with two regular-season contests, a likely Big 12 championship game and a bowl still to come.
full story via ESPN
brock lesnar may never fight again
sad, i wonder what the hell this dude has.
Lesnar -- Mayo Bound and May Never Fight Again
Brock Lesnar is so sick, he'll be going to the Mayo Clinic so doctors can figure out what to do -- but it will probably require major surgery ... UFC Prez Dana White tells TMZ.
White tells us Lesnar -- the UFC heavyweight champ -- is "very, very sick" with some sort of intestinal disorder, although listening to White, it sounds a lot more serious than that. White says the condition will require "major surgery." White acknowledges the current condition is not mono but he will not be specific. White says the condition is not HIV or cancer.
And, White tells TMZ, "There's a possibility Lesnar will never fight again."
via tmz
obama: a love story
no wonder everyone's broke. can't imagine what it's like for people who lost retirement and/or have to pay for prescriptions.
here's a compilation of the effects of obama's policies to brighten your monday:
TARP Failures Keep Taxpayers on the Hook, 33 Companies Miss Payment
According to The Washington Post, 33 companies that received a portion of TARP's $700 billion have not paid the federal government their most recent dividend payments. Those payments are required by the terms of the bailout and signal that the firms are strained for cash, according to the Post.
If those companies fail, US taxpayers stand to lose billions.
Credit card changes hit consumers
In the past year, companies have raised fees, increased interest rates and lowered credit card limits. Even card holders with good credit have seen their interest rates rise to 29.9 percent.
The recent changes in the credit card industry — both those stemming from companies and the legislation — will hit the wallets of credit cardholders across the board.
Drug Makers Raise Prices in Face of Health Care Reform
In the last year, the industry has raised the wholesale prices of brand-name prescription drugs by about 9 percent, according to industry analysts. That will add more than $10 billion to the nation’s drug bill, which is on track to exceed $300 billion this year. By at least one analysis, it is the highest annual rate of inflation for drug prices since 1992.
via
there you have it. now go out and make money, your government needs it.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
first amsterdam-style cafe opens in OR
it'll be interesting to see if/h0w the feds respond to this.
First U.S. marijuana cafe opens in Portland
PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The United States' first marijuana cafe opened on Friday, posing an early test of the Obama administration's move to relax policing of medical use of the drug.
The Cannabis Cafe in Portland, Oregon, is the first to give certified medical marijuana users a place to get hold of the drug and smoke it -- as long as they are out of public view -- despite a federal ban.
Members pay $25 per month to use the 100-person capacity cafe. They don't buy marijuana, but get it free over the counter from "budtenders". Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., it serves food but has no liquor license.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Ft. Hood shooter may be paralyzed
best news of the day. i hope this guy dies a slow painful death after rotting in huntsville for the next 50 years. good riddance to bad rubbish. see the selection below:
Lawmaker: Hasan had communications with Pakistan
Recovering in the intensive care unit at San Antonio's Brooke Army Medical Center, Hasan has told his attorney he has no feeling in his legs and extreme pain in his hands.
Galligan said doctors have told Hasan he may be permanently paralyzed from the waist down. He called his client's medical condition "extremely serious" and said Hasan didn't flinch when Galligan touched his leg during a meeting Thursday, when one of Hasan's relatives was able to see him for the first time since he was hospitalized.
full story here
ohhhh snap. nasa's funding woes might be over.
NASA finds 'significant' water on moon
NASA said Friday it had discovered water on the moon, opening "a new chapter" that could allow for the development of a lunar space station.
The discovery is based on preliminary data collected when the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, intentionally crashed October 9 into the permanently shadowed region of Cabeus crater near the moon's south pole.
see, i'm not the only one
Tuesday was XBOX Live's Busiest Day Ever
Xbox Live took a beating on Tuesday. One might surmise a major multiplayer game was released on Tuesday and people wanted to play it. Oh, right. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. As it turns out, the launch of Activision and Infinity Ward's shooter sent so many people online that it resulted in the biggest day ever for Xbox Live yet, with more than two million gamers playing simultaneously.
"Tuesday was the biggest day we've ever seen on Live," said Dennis Durkin, COO of Microsoft's interactive entertainment business during a financial presentation the BMO Capital Markets "Digital Entertainment Conference" in New York this afternoon.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
nyc mosques and skyscraper siezed for terrorist ties
Feds move to seize N.Y. skyscraper, 4 mosques
Federal prosecutors Thursday took steps to seize four U.S. mosques and a Fifth Avenue skyscraper owned by a nonprofit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.
In what could prove to be one of the biggest counterterrorism seizures in U.S. history, prosecutors filed a civil complaint in federal court seeking the forfeiture of more than $500 million in assets of the Alavi Foundation and an alleged front company.
The assets include Islamic centers in New York City, Maryland, California and Houston, more than 100 acres in Virginia, and a 36-story office tower in New York.
via msnbc
taken from reddit, but still awesome
"beer can", when said with an english accent, sounds just like "bacon" in a jamaican accent.
Obama to Texas: You take care of it
why? why texas? why presidio?
Texas Governor Against Alien Transfer And Exit Program
(Austin, TX) -- Texas Governor Rick Perry is urging the federal government to stop its plans to transport illegal aliens from other states into Texas for the purpose of deportation.
The program would transport more than 34-thousand illegal aliens apprehended in other states through Presidio each year.
Perry says turning the Presidio-area into a way station for the repatriation of illegal immigrants burdens local authorities and will increase the likelihood that the individuals will immediately cross back into Texas.
Perry says the Lone Star State is already bearing an uneven burden in dealing with immigration and border security issues along the Texas-Mexico border.
british dude has every dead soldiers name tattooed on his back
this is pretty cool, read the full story after the jump:
Lest he forget: Ex-soldier has all 232 names of troops killed in Afghanistan tattooed on his body
His bare back is still red raw from their freshly-inked names. But former soldier Shaun Clark had promised to have the name of every troop killed in Afghanistan tattooed on his body in honour of their sacrifice.
Mr Clark, 43, spent more than four hours in the tattooist's chair today as each of the 232 names were etched in ink over his chest and back.
via
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
the joshua tree is watering down their booze
not surprised at all, i hate this place (but the talent is undeniable).
Local Bars Diluting Booze To Cut Costs
Investigators with the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission hauled dozens of bottles of booze out of a popular Boston bar, possible evidence they could be ripping you off. Many of the bottles were taken because they were infested with fruit flies, but investigator Caroline Wilichoski showed us a bottle of Kettle One vodka that was of particular concern. "This particular bottle we found opened in the bar area and the fill level is higher than when it comes from the distributor," she said.
That is a concern because the state got a complaint from a former bartender that The Joshua Tree was pouring cheap liquor into top shelf bottles. "We were told to marry the cheaper stuff into more expensive stuff to help bring down the costs," said former bartender Dan Quintino.
via
thanks to randy for the heads-up
north korea pisses people off again
they'll never learn. at least the south koreans took em down.
Korean navies exchange fire in disputed waters
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- North and South Korea said their naval forces clashed Tuesday in disputed waters, and each blamed the other for what is the first such violent incident in seven years.
South Korean Rear Adm. Lee Ki Sik said the nation's forces issued three verbal warnings to a ship from the Communist north once it had crossed a demarcation line late Tuesday morning.
The South Koreans then fired a warning shot, but when the North Korean vessel continued southward, the South Koreans opened fire. Lee said the North Koreans returned fire before heading back, their ship damaged in the exchange.
Monday, November 9, 2009
sammy sosa to be in new gay vampire movie
gross
Not to worry, Sammy Sosa is just rejuvenating his skin
According to a friend of Sosa's, the former Cubs slugger is (thankfully) not suffering from Vitiligo or another type of disease. Sosa's appearance, rather, is a result of an elective "rejuvenation process" for his skin and he was apparently "surprised" when he came out looking whiter than his old home run buddy, Mark McGwire.
full story here
Friday, November 6, 2009
"THEY LEFT ME TO ROT"
Shooting Suspect After Arrest: "They Left Me To Rot"
ORLANDO, Fla. -- At least one person was killed in a shooting at a 16-story downtown Orlando office building Friday. There were at least 5 wounded who were transported to a local hospital.Jason Rodriguez, 40, was identified as the suspect. His 2002 silver Nissan SUV was located in Orange County at Hollowbrook Apartments on Curry Ford Road (see map).
Around 2:20pm, SWAT officers entered an apartment unit and exited with Rodriguez in cuffs. Sources tell Eyewitness News that the suspect's mother tipped off police to her son's whereabouts at the Hollowbrook Apartment unit where he was located.Police Chief Val Demings says Rodriguez surrendered to police at his mother's home after officers saw him through a window and asked him to come out.
"Why'd you do it," WFTV reporter George Spencer asked Rodriguez as he was led into the Orlando Police Department (watch raw video).
"Cause they left me to rot," he said before going inside the building.
full story here
Thursday, November 5, 2009
remember remember the 5th of november
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, was a failed assassination attempt by a group of provincial English Catholics against King James I of Engalnd and VI of Scotland. The plot intended to kill the King and most of the Protestant aristocracy by blowing up the Houses of Parliament during the State Opening on 5 November 1605.
The conspirators also planned to abduct the royal children, and lead a popular revolt in the Midlands.
via wiki
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