Tuesday, June 29, 2010

EveryJoe

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Dutch Sudden Death Shooter

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 07:16 PM PDT

Yesterday, the Netherlands beat Slovakia to advance to the World Cup quarter finals. For those cheering on the powerhouse Dutch Team, every goal will be that much sweeter when toasted with cocktails from Van Gogh Vodka – produced in the historic Royal Dirkzwager distillery in Schiedam, Holland.

Dutch Sudden Death Shooter

Image: Van Gogh Vodka

Even if you don’t care who wins, both of these cocktails are perfect to whip up for the Netherlands' next match – this Friday vs Brazil.

Dutch Sudden Death Shooter

  • 2 oz Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
  • ½ oz Herbsaint Liqueur

Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a shot glass.

Red Card Cocktail

  • 1-1/2 oz Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Peach Schnapps
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Club Soda

Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake over ice. Pour into a martini glass or on the rocks.

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Dirty Talk presented by Motorola and Mike Rowe

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 09:05 AM PDT

Dirty Talk presented by Motorola and Mike Rowe

Motorola has asked Mike Rowe to check out their toughest phones, the Brute and the i1. The Brute is a flip phone built to military specifications – capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, pressure and humidity. The i1 is just as rugged, and it’s an Android smart phone that also has push-to-talk capability and a touchscreen.  It's the ultimate multi-tasking device, so you can balance your work life, social life and family life, all in one place.  It works hard AND smart.

Mike Rowe knows  the best people to test out these tough, durable and rugged phones.  Old friends he's met along the way – real people, with real jobs, who do real work.  See if the Motorola phones are up for the challenge and can help get the job done out in the real world.

Phones that help you grab life by the calls.

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Megan Fox Off the Market

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 12:56 AM PDT

Sorry guys – Megan Fox is now officially off the market. The super hottie and her longtime boyfriend Brian Austin Green were married last week according to TMZ. The two were wed in a small ceremony at at the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort in Hawaii.

Megan Fox

Image: WENN

This is the first marriage for both Fox and Green. The couple first met in 2004 on the set of Hope & Faith. The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star has an eight-year-old son from a previous relationship with another hot chick – Vanessa Marcil.

Access Hollywood confirmed the marriage.

"She is happily married," Megan's rep told Access.

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2010 NBA Free Agents -- Predictions

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:55 PM PDT

Alright, it’s time. The much anticipated 2010 NBA free agent signing period is about to begin. Later this week, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the rest of the superstar free agents will begin the journey of figuring out where they will call their basketball home. Where do we think the players will end up? Here’s EveryJoe’s predictions for the 2010 NBA free agents:

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that LeBron James is becoming a free agent. One day he’s a lock to go to the Chicago Bulls, the next day he’s a lock to go to the Miami Heat, the next day he’s a lock to go to the New Jersey Nets. However, when it’s all said and done, I believe that LeBron James will stay with the Cavs. He’ll sign a short contract and will give his team a couple more chances to bring home the elusive championship trophy.

Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
Unlike LeBron James, there aren’t many rumors of Dwyane Wade leaving the Heat. Instead, Wade will be trying to recruit other big names to Miami. I see no reason why he’d leave the Heat this summer during free agency.

Chris Bosh, Chicago Bulls
Chris Bosh is the biggest star who is all but a certainty to leave his former team. In fact, the Toronto Raptors have just about given up hope to lure back their franchise player. All the teams with money in free agency will be going after Bosh. When it’s all said and done, I expect him to land in Chicago.

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
NBA experts expect Dirk Nowitkzi to become a free agent — only to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The move will save the Mavs money and will give Nowitzki a new four-year contract worth a ton of money.

Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks
Indications out of Phoenix point to the Suns not willing to give Amare Stoudemire a max contract. The Knicks, on the other hand, will be waiting with open arms to give him a max deal. Miami and New Jersey are other contenders but the bright lights of NYC will be too much for Stoudemire to pass.

Amare Stoudemire will say goodbye to the Phoenix Suns (Image: Zuma Press)

Amare Stoudemire will say goodbye to the Phoenix Suns (Image: Zuma Press)

Joe Johnson, New York Knicks
After a rocky end to last season, Joe Johnson is on his way out of Atlanta. It appears as if the Knicks have made signing Johnson a top priority. I expect the Knicks to offer Johnson a max contract and for Johnson to sign on the dotted line.

Carlos Boozer, Miami Heat
The Heat need a superstar big to put next to Dwyane Wade. Carlos Boozer will be that man. The Jazz don’t have the money to re-sign him so Boozer will take his game to Miami.

David Lee, New Jersey Nets
The Nets have a ton of money to spend in free agency. They could land any of the above free agents but I think the most likely outcome has New Jersey inking a deal with David Lee. The good news for the current member of the Knicks is he won’t have to move far.

Rudy Gay, Chicago Bulls
The Bulls will go after bigger names but Rudy Gay won’t be a bad consolation prize. With Chris Bosh, Rudy Gay and Derrick Rose, the Bulls have a bright, bright future. Michael Jordan’s banners may have to make some room.

Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
Ray Allen, Boston Celtics

Both Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are likely to hit the free agent market. While the Celtics could blow up their team and rebuild, I believe Boston will keep their nucleus together. Pierce, Allen, Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo will be looking to make a repeat trip to the NBA Finals in 2011.

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Video: Joel Zumaya Blows Out Arm -- Career Over?

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:54 PM PDT

Joe Zumaya might be the hardest throwing pitcher baseball has ever seen. Search YouTube and you will find Joel Zumaya videos of the Detroit Tigers pitcher throwing as fast as 104 miles per hours. Sadly, we may never see Zumaya throw another pitch.

Against the Minnesota Twins on Monday, Zumaya suffered a gruesome elbow injury that left him in obvious pain. Here you can watch the video of Joel Zumaya blowing out his arm. It’s tough to watch, so be warned.

Joel Zumaya in pain after he blows out his arm

Joel Zumaya in pain after he blows out his arm

Zumaya has suffered from a number of injuries in the past but nothing like this. Players reported being able to hear a pop. If that was an elbow ligament popping, Zumaya faces an uphill climb back to Major League Baseball.

This is obviously horrible news for both Zumaya and the Tigers. The 25-year-old from California was having the best season of his career, posting a 2.58 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. The Tigers haven’t yet indicated that Zumaya is at least out for the season but it’d be shocking to see him at any point this year — if ever.

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MMA Fighter Dies in First Pro Match

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:50 PM PDT

Michael Kirkham, an MMA fighter making his professional debut, died after a match in Aiken, South Carolina on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 MMA fighter was transported to a hospital after the fight but died on Monday. Initial reports indicate that Kirkham died of a brain hemorrhage, although an autopsy will be conducted to verify.

The match took place at USC Aiken Convocation Center and the event was called “Confrontation at the Convocation Center”. As an amateur MMA fighter, Kirkham was 3-3. After being knocked out in his professional debut, Kirkham never regained consciousness.

While MMA deaths are rare, this death may spark more national criticism. Due to its barbaric nature, calls for banning MMA have been widespread over the years. There is now more fuel for that movement.

Kirkham had the nickname of “Tree” due to his imposing height. His MMA team was called the “Fayetteville Independents”.

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Vince Neil Arrested for DUI

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 08:05 PM PDT

Motley Crue singer Vince Neil was arrested on Monday in Las Vegas for suspicion of DUI. He was released later in the day after posting $2,000 bail. This is not Neil’s first DUI case. As you might remember back 1984, he was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI in a crash that killed the passenger in his car – Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley. Neil served 20 days in jail, and paid $2.5 million in restitution.

Vince Neil

Vince Neil - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Neil has a couple assault and battery charges on his record. In 2002, he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a music producer outside a club in Los Angeles. Just a year later, he was picked up again – this time for misdemeanor battery for attacking a prostitute at the famous Moonlight Bunny Ranch brothel.

Neil lives in Las Vegas with his fourth wife, Lia. He owns tattoo shops, a bar called Feelgoods Rock Bar and Grill, and the Vince Neil Tres Rios Cantina at the Las Vegas Hilton. He is currently promoting a solo CD called Tattoos and Tequila. Maybe he should put down the tequila a little more often.

TMZ has a photo of Vince drinking just hours before his latest DUI arrest at a Daytime Emmy Awards bash.

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Best Exercises in the Pool

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 05:29 PM PDT

Summer is finally here. Time to break out the bathing suits and hit the pool. If you’ve put on some extra pounds since last summer, kill two birds with one stone by exercising in the pool. Before you know it you’ll be back in tip-top shape without any boring trips to the gym. Here are a few of the best exercises in the pool to get you started.

Swimming

Image: sxc.hu

Deep Knee Bends
On land, deep knee bends can be challenging. In the pool, however, deep knee bends are much easier. Even though it’s less challenging, the muscles in your legs and backside are still getting a good workout.

Jumping Jacks
For a good cardio workout you can do without moving around in the pool, try jumping jacks. The deeper the water, the more challenging the jumping jacks will become. Concentrate on having good form and use a consistent breathing pattern.

Walking
It sounds easy, right? But it’s not. Walk the length of the pool with one foot on the bottom of the pool at all times. Even when you are moving slowly, you’ll feel the burn.

Alternating Swim
Try the alternating swim technique. First, swim one length of the pool only using your legs. On the way back, only use your arms. For your third and fourth trips, alternate legs and arms again — but this time do it on your back! This technique is fun and a great workout.

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Chris Henry Had Brain Damage Before Death

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:13 PM PDT

The pieces of the puzzle to Chris Henry’s death are starting to come together. The wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, who died in December after falling out of the back of a pickup truck, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) — and that could explain the erratic behavior that led to his death.

Chris Henry

Image: Erik Eckel - Flickr

CTE is a type of brain damage that is caused by numerous blows to the head. A degenerative condition, CTE has been observed in a number of athletes who died in unusual manners. This type of brain damage cause memory loss, depression and even loss of the ability to control one’s impulses. In advanced cases, dementia may develop.

Henry’s fiance was driving the pickup truck when Henry either fell out or jumped out. Some witnesses have reportedly stated that Henry was threatening to jump shortly before he was found laying on the ground. Did CTE play a role?

Other athletes who have been found to have CTE include Justin Strzelczyk, Chris Benoit and Tom McHale. Strzelczyk died after a high-speed chase with police, Benoit killed himself after killing his wife and son, and McHale died of a drug overdose after a long fight with depression.

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