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Creepy and Kooky – Part 1

Commish — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:05:17 +0000

- As astronauts try to fix the Hubble telescope, here’s a look at some of the greatest photos the machine has taken

- “The Addams Family” to join the Broadway crowd next spring and will include a grown up Wednesday Addams (hmmm…)

- The writers of Star Trek discuss the William Shatner scene that never happened (actually sounds quite original)

- Did Michael Phelps really have a three-some with some Baltimore strippers? And if he did, then good for him! (NWA photos of the stripper here)

Extra Slice – Video: Timberlake delivered another fine SNL performance last weekend, highlighted by this great sketch (and no, it’s not the “Mother Lover” one)

The Brett Never Ends – Part 2

Commish — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:20:57 +0000

- 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)

Oy Vey – Part 2

Commish — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:10:30 +0000

- Sure, swine flu this and swine flu that. But why hate on pigs when there are ten amazing ones out there to remember and love? Wilbur… Babe… Miss Piggy…

- Coldplay is making going to their shows a little more enjoyable: Free CD’s of their live album LeftRightLeftRightLeft when you attend the show (or just go to their website) (thanks Jason for the heads up)

- Speaking of free music, Wilco is offering a free download of The Jolly Banker, a Woody Guthrie song, and asking for donations to his charity

- Since two people have sent this to me (thanks Brian and Jason), I guess it’s “blog worthy”: Texts From Last Night, a website of late night texts you probably shouldn’t have sent

Extra Slice – Video: A “Hills-esqe” preview of this week’s Family Guy, featuring the amazing talent that is Lauren Conrad (blech!)

100 Days Later – Part 1

Commish — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:28:26 +0000

- 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

Back from the Bayou – Part 1

Commish — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:36:56 +0000

- Yesterday Pontiac – once the maker of some of the coolest cars on the market – was told it has less than a year to live

- During this critical sweeps period, Fox has decided to become the only network NOT to broadcast President Obama’s press conference tomorrow night thereby avoiding any possibly that the American Idol results show will be effected (sigh…)

- After the release of his documentary last week, Mike Tyson looks to complete his comeback to the D-list by joining Dancing with the Stars

- Looks like ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is going to get a lot of early scoops on the Titans this year: Son Alex joins Tennessee

Extra Slice – Video: Wow, that flyover over Manhattan yesterday really did scare people (full MSNBC story here)