Movie Stars who Die the Most

Ever wonder which of your favorite movie stars are killed off the most? It might not surprise you that Robert DeNiro tops the list with 14 deaths, but did you know that in 2 of Bruce Willis' 11 movie deaths the killer was his ex-wife Demi Moore? The full list is here. 

Beer Goggles are a Myth

The well-worn concept of 'beer googles' that make men view women as more attractive the more they drink is a myth, claim scientists. More here. 

Where the Government Spends your money

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LaCie iamaKey (needs a new name)

With the new LaCie iamaKey, inventive storage meets data protection. The key-shaped design is functional and memorable, and the protection that the LaCie iamaKey offers makes it extremely reliable. Best of all, with its 4GB and 8GB models, you can fit an enormous amount of data in a small flash drive. With the universal Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, iamaKey can be used with both PC and Macs. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 not only offers universal compatibility and cross-platform convenience, but features a hot-pluggable connection and high-speed transfer rates, and is Windows ReadyBoost™ compatible. With its eye-catching design, the iamaKey certainly stands out, but its connector (Gold SIP) is both water- and scratch-resistant, making it one of the most durable and thinnest USB keys on the market. Protective edges on the connectors ensure that you'll always insert the LaCie iamaKey properly, keeping it usable and safe. By it here. 

World's Best Hotel Beds

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tiny puppy set to be the world's smallest dog

He is a third of the size of an average guinea pig, and weighs in at just a few ounces - but this tiny puppy could be a big deal when it comes to world records. The miniscule chihuahua-Jack Russell cross - appropriately named Tom Thumb by its owners - is a serious contender for the title of being the smallest dog on the planet. Little Tom was born just three weeks ago as part of a surprise litter to mum Spice, a chihuahua. More here. 

Martellus Bennett's thought on Female Farting

Martellus Bennett has his own blog over at the Dallas Morning News that started a week ago. In this post he discusses what to do if your chic farts. The typos are minimal and forgivable since he is the Cowboys second best current tight end. Here is a little excerpt: 

"Man what do you do if your chic farts?It doesn't seem as if women should fart. I was walking in the grocery store in the chips and dips aisle. This lady was walking in front of me pushing her cart she stopped to pick up some pringles and let one rip. Sounded like a growl and and a motor but smelt like a dead carcus. OMG! Now I knew it wasn't me LOL and we were the only two people on the aisle. She just smiled and kept walking like nothing happened the smell followed her. I swear I could see it like smoke out of a train just nasty."

Scientists explain why scratching helps relieve an itch

Scratching helps to relieve an itch because it reduces the sensations of pain sent to the brain, a new study has found. However, the effect was produced only when the skin was genuinely itchy, researchers found. Neuroscientists believe that the findings could be used to discover potential treatments, including drugs, to offer relief to patients suffering from chronic itches. More here. 

Beating a DWI case may soon get a lot tougher: Blood Draws

Drivers stopped on suspicion of DWI can refuse to take roadside sobriety and breath tests, and about half of the nearly 4,000 people arrested annually in the city of Dallas for DWI refuse the breath test. The number of "total refusals" of both kinds of tests have been skyrocketing in the last year and a half, say officers, judges and lawyers. Drivers are getting smarter about the law, and DWI cases are getting tougher for police and prosecutors to win. To counter that, police have arranged to have judges standing by on no-refusal weekends, ready to sign search warrants that allow officers to get blood from drivers whether they like it or not. The weekend before this St. Patrick's Day, 32 people were arrested for DWI, and about half refused to give up their blood voluntarily to a certified medical technician stationed at the jail. Two resisted even after being served with search warrants and were cuffed and strapped into a chair so their blood could be drawn. More here. 

Stem cells to grow bigger breasts

A Stem cell therapy offering “natural” breast enlargement is to be made available to British women for the first time. The treatment could boost cup size while reducing stomach fat. It involves extracting stem cells from spare fat on the stomach or thighs and growing them in a woman’s breasts. An increase of one cup size is likely, with the potential for larger gains as the technique improves. More here.

24-year-old SMU grad shot, killed outside Dallas club

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From the Dallas Morning News: A 24-year-old SMU graduate was fatally shot outside a downtown Dallas nightclub early Sunday morning when someone from a passing vehicle fired into a crowd, police said. Jessica Chanè Waldron was waiting with a friend outside the 2026 Ultra Lounge on Commerce Street about 2:20 a.m. for a valet to return with their car, police said.

Witnesses told police they heard multiple gunshots. “I’ve been hit,” Waldron said before she fell to the ground. More here. 

Cuban fined $25K for ref complaints on Twitter

From ESPN: The NBA slapped Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with a $25,000 fine Sunday for publicly criticizing the officials after Denver's 103-101 win over Dallas. Cuban used the Twitter online social network to complain after Friday night's game that Denver's J.R. Smith was not called for coming off the bench to taunt Antoine Wright after he missed a shot near the Nuggets bench. Cuban said in another posting Sunday that he "can't say no one makes money from twitter now. The NBA does." More here. 

Teenager paints giant phallus on roof of parents' home

A teenager inspired by ancient fertility symbol has painted a 60 ft long phallus on the roof of his parents 2 million house in England. It was up for over a year before they found out. More here. 

Drama Next Door

From the Dallas Morning News: The owner of Bob's Steak & Chop House, the well-known, high-end Dallas steak restaurant, has been indicted for theft. Bob Sambol could face up to life in prison under the indictment, which was released Thursday. According to records, Sambol asked an investor, Lee Thompson, for $300,000 to add a cigar lounge to the restaurant's Oak Lawn location. Thompson was supposed to get a percentage of the profits in return, and the expansion was supposed to begin in January of last year, according to the records. But that didn't happen, and Sambol didn't pay back the money, the records say. An arrest warrant for Sambol was to be issued. Neither he nor his attorney could be reached immediately for comment.

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In Italy, a Vending Machine Even Makes the Pizza

NY Times Article: Over the last decade, Mr. Torghele, 56, an entrepreneur in this northern Italian city who first made money selling pasta in California, has developed a vending machine that cooks pizza. The machine does not just slip a frozen pizza into a microwave. It actually whips up flour, water, tomato sauce and fresh ingredients to produce a piping hot pizza in about three minutes. More here. 

5 Mixed Drinks Manly Men Can Drink (And Remain Manly)

If you’re reading this and are a man, you probably have a penis. Since you have a penis, you primarily drink beer and whiskey. Good man. Manly man. When you go to a bar, however, beer all the time can get a bit boring, and you may be looking for something like a strong mixed drink. However, being the manly man you are, you’ve never ordered a mixed drink before, and don’t actually know what drinks are safe to order without risking penile deflation. Worry not, my friend. Read on, follow our guidelines, and we’ll show you what you can order to drink, and still be a manly man.

1. Irish Car Bomb

Hell even the name sounds manly. This drink is a shot glass filled with Irish Whiskey (preferably Jameson) with Baileys Irish Cream floated on top. The shot is then dropped into a glass of Guinness and downed. All Irish, contains both whiskey and stout beer. Definitely a man’s drink.

2. Jagerbomb

Another bomb? Could be a trend… A Jägerbomb is a drink in which the only liquor is Jägermeister. Basically you fill a glass with Red Bull energy drink, a very masculine bull-like energy drink, then drop in a shot full of Jägermeister and chug it. On a side note, Jägermeister is in my copy-paste clipboard because you can’t fucking type ä on a normal keyboard. Damn Germans.

3. Martini

Ok, so no trend. The primary reason a martini is on this list is because James Bond drinks them. Shaken, not stirred. Otherwise, this would be a pretty hoity-toity drink. But, because James Bond is so manly and cool, what with all the explosions and all (ok, maybe a trend), anything he drinks voluntarily has a degree of awesome to it. A martini is gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive. Though on occasion, its masculinity is insulted with a sliver of lemon peel.

4. Hurricane

In the words of Alan Jackson, “Pour me something tall and strong, make it a Hurricane, before I go insane.” The man needs a damn stiff one. A Hurricane is a great answer. Jack Sparrow would appreciate this one, as it’s made with light rum, dark rum, passionfruit syrup, and lime juice. Since rum is the primary ingredient, and the drink was originally given away in New Orleans to sailors, this one has earned a spot on the list. Plus, it’s the manliest tropical drink you can get in Margaritaville. Look at it, doesn't it look refreshing? 

5. Lynchburg Lemonade

This tastey alternative to a boring lemonade is made with Jack Daniels, Triple Sec, lime soda, and sour mix. It looks lke lemonade, tastes like lemonade, contains whiskey, was and is sold as a cocktail by Jack Daniels. This drink is safe to drink anywhere, anytime. Even at 9:00 am on Sunday. 

A-Rod in Love with Himself (not photoshopped)

I always knew this to be true. Apparently, this photo was taken the same day that he was questioned by an ESPN reporter regarding past steroid use. Also of note, A-Rod imbibed several shots of patron to prep for tie photo shoot. Full article here. 

Hard Rock Cafe stages its Dallas comeback

Well, I guess it was only a matter of time before the Hard Rock decided to come back to Big D. They are planning an almost 9,000 square foot space on N. Houston Street. More here. 

Franchiser Ed Bailey vs. McDonald's Corp.

From a D Magazine Article: When restaurateur Ed Bailey filed suit last year against the giant McDonald's Corp., he was living up to his reputation as a strong-willed business pioneer. One of the nation's largest McDonald's owner/operators, Bailey has succeeded by calling his own shots on everything from eateries' decor to employee-training practices. The rest of it here. 

Now Ed has put up all of his 63 McDonalds up for sale. Here is the update. 

Basically McDonalds agreed to buy all of Ed's stores, but also gave him the option to sell them individually for more. I guess Ed wants to create his own Patrizio's franchise. There are now 4 in the metroplex.