Friday, March 10, 2006
"Red Bull is New Owner, and Name, of MetroStars" (emphasis all ours), in the New York Times. That's right, the Major League Soccer team known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars will now be named after an energy drink -- Red Bull New York (If you don't believe us, visit the team's already-updated Web site). The Times reports that Red Bull paid in excess of $100 million for the MLS team, a share in a new stadium yet to be built and naming rights.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
John ... who?
Smart Aleck Ruins Academy Awards
VINCENNES, IN—Viewers of the 78th Academy Awards report that the event was ruined by the unknown smart aleck who served as the master of ceremonies. "I’m disappointed they couldn’t get a name," said 68-year-old retiree Louise Bloedorn, who said her enjoyment of the Oscars was marred by confusion and a vague feeling that the host was somehow mocking the event. "That new fellow will not go far in show business—or any business—if he doesn’t learn to show respect for the stars." A Bloomington Herald-Times poll of viewers showed a strong preference for bringing back "the guy from City Slickers." 
Sunday, March 05, 2006
VW un-pimps your auto - JA
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/vw-strikes-again-un-pimp-my-ride-videos/

