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August 5, 2008

Melissa Lawson - Nashville Star Winner (video)

Melissa Lawson, Nashville Star Winner
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Melissa Lawson was the winner tonight of Nashville Star. She is a mother of five children originally from Arlington, Texas. Ms. Melissa Lawson is 32 and currently resides in Dalworthington Gardens, Texas. She is a working mom who proved that young tarts do not always get the limelight. She is the oldest, and dare we say heaviest contestant on the show.

Melissa Lawson’s training is in the classical arts, where she has been a stage actor and singer. Her expertise in dance includes tap, ballroom, and jazz. Read more about her stage career.

The Nashville Star winner will get some instant fame. She is guaranteed a recording contract with Warner Brothers, and will be performing in Beijing at the Summer Olympics.

Melissa Lawson, Nashville Star Winner

Posted by jay smooth on August 5, 2008 2:36 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Olbermann Serves Justice to Dana Milbank (video)

Keith Olbermann announced tonight that Dana Milbank will no longer appear on his show, in the aftermath of his distorted Obama quotes, and arrogannt dismissal of accountability for his poor journalism.

Olbermann Serves Justice to Dana Milbank
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Best Timing:

Dana Milbank of The Washington Post, who notified us today that after four years appearing with us, he had accepted another television offer.

This saved your crack Countdown staff an increasingly difficult decision.

For nearly a week we'd been waiting for him to offer a correction or an explanation for his column from last week in which he apparently reported an Obama quote without a full context turned the meaning of the quote inside-out.

Then he called criticisms of his column "whines" even though the dispute was over whether Obama said the self-deprecating: "It has become increasingly clear in my travel, the campaign -- that the crowds, the enthusiasm, 200,000 people in Berlin, is not about me at all. It's about America. I have just become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions" -- or only the part about "I have just become a symbol..."

We had decided not to have Dana on this news-hour again until this was cleared up, and, sadly after some very happy years, he's apparently chosen to make that cloud permanent.

Good luck, Dana.

Posted by jay smooth on August 5, 2008 4:11 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

John McCain "Miss Buffalo Chip" video

John McCain volunteers his wife Cindy McCain for a local beauty pageant "Miss Buffalo Chip, which is apparently a nude pageant?

John McCain "Miss Buffalo Chip" video

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John McCain suggests his wife enter a topless beauty contest at a Biker Rally in Sturgis, SD.

"I encouraged Cindy to compete," McCain told the mostly male crowd as they whistled and hollered. "I told her with a little luck she could be the only woman ever to serve as first lady and Miss Buffalo Chip."

According to the Crisis Intervention Center for domestic abuse, located in a house across the street from the event site, the Buffalo Chip beauty contest, which is often both topless and bottomless, has a history of domestic violence acts against women.

McCain has been criticized for other comments critical of women including telling a joke about rape, joking about Hillary Clinton daughter's looks and calling his own wife a "c%nt."

John McCain "Miss Buffalo Chip" video

Posted by jay smooth on August 5, 2008 5:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 6, 2008

Jonas Brothers on Larry King Live, August 5th (video)

Jonas Brothers on Larry King Live (video)

Jonas Brothers On Larry King Live. Watch the Jonas Brothers on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 9 pm ET. The world famous Jonas Brothers meet a man older than all their fans combined.

edit: apologies, turns out their appearance was cancelled!

Jonas Brothers on Larry King Live (video) 8/5/08

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 1:05 AM | Permalink | Comments (12)

Wolverine Trailer (video)

Wolverine Trailer (video)
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Logan / Wolverine (played by Hugh Jackman) , the adamantium hero from Marvel, will have his own movie that will blow us all away! The movie is tilted X-Men Origins Wolverine and is directed by Gavin Hood.

The footage shown shown at the latest comic con was explosive. Here Below a bootleg version of this Wolverine trailer from comic con which has leaked on the web

Wolverine Trailer (video)

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 1:39 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

TI "Swing Your Rag (Louis Rag)" Lyrics, Video

the new one coming from TI "Swing Your Rag (Louis Rag)" lyrics below, video above.

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TI "Swing Your Rag (Louis Rag)" Lyrics

Alright, okay, I dont dance, no way
I just take my Louis rag out and wave it round in the air
take my Gucci rag out and wave it round in the air (X2)

(verse 1- T.I.)

New Akoo outfit with a gucci rag
tied to my beltloop and my louis bag
full of stacks rubberbands 'round big cash
got a sick swag tell the haters get mad (come on)
We in the club homes gettin' our thug on
bottles of patron if you grown get your buzz on
We bought the bars out and brought the cars out
Im like the moon i shine and bring the stars out
When it dark out get the squad out
we ball hard sucka nigga eat ya heart out
Im too advanced super swag, and my louis pants
fallin on my louis shoes, shirt match my louis rag

(chorus)

(verse 2- T.I.)

In musabi(?) big ballin is my hobby
Im boppin while im walkin rag fallin out my pocket
if big money aint the topic homie i aint even talkin
hated on by the workers but im cool wit all the bosses
catch me flossin at the mall talkin to a broad
she follow me and gucci and i taught her how to ball
3 pair of shoes 4 shirts 6 rags
chick said dad thats more in my bag
shawty i can show you how to spend this bread real fast
then get a group of chicks to give you head real fast
silk scarf hangin out of my jeans
naw homie i aint thinkin im just doin my thing

Chorus)

(verse 3- T.I.)

I took some time off and now im back yall
while your in the line at the club im in the back dawg
and when this song on ballas peel stacks off
and make it rain on them broads watch the stacks fall
and pull your rag out and wave it left, right
let it sag wit ya pants get ya swag just right
ride bankhead flare flyin out the benz
once a fool wit it we gon' bring em out again
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TI "Swing Your Rag (Louis Rag)" Lyrics

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 4:05 AM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Prostate Cancer Screening Bad for Men Over 75?

Health news for our older citizens..

Prostate Cancer Screening Bad for Men Over 75?
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that men over 75 should stop the routine prostate cancer screening since the risks involved pose more immediate danger than the cancer itself, according to media reports Wednesday.

The task force said that screening can detect some cases of prostate cancer, but the benefits of treatment in men over 75 "are small to none, because the treatment often causes "moderate-to-substantial harms," without evidence it saves the lives of these elderly men.

The panel did not recommend for or against prostate screening of men under 75 but suggested that doctors discuss the potential benefits and harms of the test with their patients.

"We carefully reviewed the available evidence to measure the benefits and harms of screening for prostate cancer and could not find adequate proof that early detection leads to fewer men dying of the disease," said task force chairman Ned Calonge...

Prostate Cancer Screening Bad for Men Over 75?

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 4:14 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Christina Applegate Breast Cancer

Sad to hear, and bracing since I think of her as a young person from own my youth.. but good to hear it was caught early enough.

Christina Applegate fighting breast cancer
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Emmy award-winning actress Christina Applegate is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, her publicist has revealed.

Applegate, who is best known for her roles in 'Married with Children' and 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy', has however had the disease detected early and is expected to fully recover following treatment.

The 36-year-old star released a statement confirming the illness through television news magazine 'Extra'.

The statement said: "Benefiting from early detection through a doctor-ordered MRI, the cancer is not life threatening. Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery. No further statement will be issued at this time."

Christina Applegate Breast Cancer

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 4:18 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Vitamin C Slows Cancer?

I am getting more preoccupied with health news as my own mortality creeps up (and chases my hairline away).

Vitamin C Slows Cancer?
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An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to hold back the advance of some cancers, U.S. scientists claim.

In a paper published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Qi Chen, of the National Institutes of Health, and colleagues write that injected vitamin C (ascorbate) can halve the growth rate of tumors in mice. High concentrations of ascorbate generate hydrogen peroxide, which is known to slow tumors in mice, they write.

The NIH team tested high-concentration vitamin C injections on 43 cancers and five normal cell lines and found that high concentrations of ascorbate had anti-cancer effects in 75 percent of cancer cell lines tested and spared all the normal cells. In mice with rapidly spreading ovarian, pancreatic, and brain tumors, injections reduced tumor growth by 41 percent and appeared to control spreading to other organs.

Other specialists urged caution yesterday. Dr. Alison Ross, of the British charity Cancer Research UK, told the British Broadcasting Corp. the work was encouraging "but it's at a very early stage because it involves cells grown in the lab and mice..."

Vitamin C Shot Slows Cancer?

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 4:20 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Michelle Branch "Together" Lyrics, Video

The new song from Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants 2, Michelle Branch "Together", lyrics below and video above. Let me know if you have any corrections for the lyrics.

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Michelle Branch "Together" Lyrics

it doesn't matter how far apart we are now
you can add up all the miles in between
if you take a good look all around now
all you see is you and me
when i look at myself in the mirror
i see you standing there smiling at me
and i'm right back at the beginning
lost inside this memory
i won't ever let go, all that i want to hold onto

that we belong together
like the moon and stars and midnight
we'll be strong forever
cuz we belong together
whoa, whoa.. whoa whoa

doesn't matter how long that it takes you
cuz i'll always be right by your side
and weven when darkness awaits you
i'll be there to be your light
it's a hard lonely road
when you're standing outside in the cold

that we belong together
like the moon and stars and midnight
we'll be strong forever
cuz we belong together
whoa, whoa.. whoa whoa

sometimes it's hard to learn to let go
life always knows the right moments to show you what you needed

and we belong together
like the moon and stars and midnight
and we belong together
like the moon and stars and midnight
we'll be strong forever
cuz we belong together
whoa, whoa.. whoa whoa
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Michelle Branch "Together" Lyrics

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 5:14 AM | Permalink | Comments (9)

Danity Kane "It's Yours" Lyrics, Video

the new one from Danity Kane "It's Yours" lyrics below, video above. Is it just me or does this sound like one of those satirical R&B tracks Jane Krakowski does on "30 Rock"? (muffin tops!)

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Danity Kane "It's Yours" Lyrics

don't come in the water if you don't want to get wet
don't come in the kitchen if you don't know how to sweat
whoa ooh whao ooh wha

better freeze don't move, it's about to go off
i;m a renegade so it's about to get rough
take these handcuffs, you're under arrest
i got probably cause, this is not a test
i got a bone to pick yeah i'm talkin to you
it's a sticky situation, hope you got a sweet tooth
help me stretch, do it like aerobics class
do the hokey pokey when i turn around you smack that [!!!]
you can't deny, i see it that you're feeling deeper feeling
(deeper feeling)
but don't lose it now, hold it babe
there's a question i gotta ask before we end it
i wanna hear it

whose is it, huh?
it's yours it's yours it's yours it's yours
whose is it, huh?
it's yours it's yours it's yours it's yours

whose is it? whose is it? you got it you got it
whose is it? whose is it? you got it you got it

i can't hear you, speak up say it louder
double dare you , speak up say it louder

whose is it, whose is it, whose is it, huh?
whose is it, whose is it, whose is it, huh?

don't come in the water if you don't want to get wet
don't come in the kitchen if you don't know how to sweat
better stop don't move, it's about to bet hot
when i get in position dont miss that spot
youre driving this car but i'm in control
so when i put it in fifth, don't let the clutch go
ima take you froa trip, from the sand to the sky
so when you say you read chomsky, boy you better not lie

help me stretch, do it like aerobics class
do the hokey pokey when i turn around you smack that [!!!]
you can't deny, i see it that you're feeling deeper feeling
(deeper feeling)
but don't lose it now, hold it babe
there's a question i gotta ask before we end it
i wanna hear it

whose is it, huh?
it's yours it's yours it's yours it's yours
whose is it, huh?
it's yours it's yours it's yours it's yours

whose is it? whose is it? you got it you got it
whose is it? whose is it? you got it you got it

i can't hear you, speak up say it louder
double dare you , speak up say it louder

whose is it, whose is it, whose is it, huh?
whose is it, whose is it, whose is it, huh?
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Danity Kane "It's Yours" Lyrics

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 5:30 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Artie Lange Going to Rehab

Best of luck to Artie..

Artie Lange Going to Rehab link
Shock jock HOWARD STERN's radio sidekick ARTIE LANGE has checked into rehab to be treated for drug and alcohol abuse, according to reports.
The 40-year-old comedian admitted himself into an intensive outpatient rehabilitation programme at the weekend , his spokesperson Lewis Kay has confirmed.
Lange cancelled a series of stand-up shows and appearances, including his pal Bob Saget's Comedy Central Roast on Sunday (03Aug08), to seek treatment.
A source tells the New York Post that Stern's sidekick "felt awful for not being there for Bob, but needed to make his health a priority".
Lange reportedly plans to return to Stern's Sirius radio show following treatment.

Artie Lange Going to Rehab

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 2:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Laurence Fishburne Joining CSI

[insert matrix joke here]

Laurence Fishburne Joining CSI
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Laurence Fishburne is set to replace William Peterson as star of CSI next season, according to TV Guide. But he won't be the new boss. He'll play a DNA expert who comes into the CSI as an outsider, CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler revealed.

Here's the twist: As a DNA expert, he has identified a common profile among serial killers — in his own genes.

Petersen will continue as an executive producer and will do occasional special appearances..

'The Matrix' star Laurence Fishburne is in talks about succeeding William Petersen as the lead actor on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.

The Hollywood Reporter says that Fishburne's character would be a doctor/scientist who is an outsider and has the same genetic profile as a serial killer.

John Malkovich and Kurt Russell have also been linked to the lead role in the series.

Laurence Fishburne Joining CSI

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 3:21 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Gilbert Arenas Pool Photos

Some pics of Gilbert Arenas' million dollar pool are up now at the Washington Post.. here is their description:

Gilbert Arenas Pool Photos
* The stone for the "mountain" cost nearly half a million dollars.

* There are three different fish tanks, one going in the "grotto," one in the front hall, and one in the basement. Their normal retail price would have been about another half-million.

* The tank in the basement will have a recess with a couch in it so Gil can "relax and look up at the fish."

* The work is scheduled to be finished in August.

No word on whether the pool is big enough to host a Fred Smoot-sponsored cruise, but it's gotta be pretty close.

Gilbert Arenas Pool Photos

Posted by jay smooth on August 6, 2008 7:41 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 7, 2008

John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" Lyrics, Video

The new one from John Mayer, "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" lyrics below, video above.

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John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" Lyrics

It's not a silly little moment,
It's not the storm before the calm.
This is the deep and dying breath of,
This love that we've been working on.

Can't seem to hold you like I want to,
So I can feel you in my arms.
Nobody's gonna come and save you,
We pulled too many false alarms.

We're going down and you can see it too.
We're going down and you know that we're doomed.
My dear, we're slow dancing in a burning room.

I was the one you always dreamed of,
You were the one I tried to draw.
How dare you say it's nothing to me,
Baby you're the only light I ever saw.

I'll make the most of all the saddness.
You be a bitch because you can.
You'll try to hit me just to hurt me,
So you leave me feeling dirty cause you can't understand.

We're going down
And you can see it too
We're going down
And you know that we're doomed.

My dear, we're slow dancing in a burning room.

Go cry about it
why don't you?

My dear, we're slow dancing in a burning room.

Don't you think we ought to know by now?
Don't you think we should've learned somehow?

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John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" Lyrics

Posted by jay smooth on August 7, 2008 12:53 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Pink "So What" Lyrics, Video

The new single from Pink, "So What", lyrics below, video above. I think these are the only copy of the lyrics anyone made so far, so let me know if you see any corrections. I wonder if PInk will get Jessica Simpson to play her part in the official video when it comes out..

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Pink "So What" Lyrics

na na na na na na na
na na na na na na
na na na na na na na
na na na na na na

i guess i just lost my husband, i dunno where he went
so i'm gonna drink my money, i'm not gonna pay his rent
i got a brand new attitude, i'm gonna wear it tonight
i wanna get in trouble, i wanna start a fight
na na na na na na na
i wanna start a fight
na na na na na na na
i wanna start a fight

so, so what, i'm still a rock star
i got my rock moves, and i don't need you
so guess what, i'm having more fun
and now that we're done, i'm gonna show you
tonight, i'm alright, on this fight(?)
and you're a tool, so
so what, i am a rock star
i got my rock moves, and i don't want you tonight
check my flow, uhh
the waiter just took my table and gave it to jessica simps (shit)
i guess i'll go sit with tomboy, at least he'll know how to hit (oops)
what if this song's on the radio, then somebody's gonna die (hahaha)
i'm gonna get in trouble, my ex'll start a fight

na na na na na na na
he's gonna start a fight
na na na na na na na
we're all gonna get in a fight

you weren't there, you never were
you want it all but that's not fair
i gave you life i gave my all
you weren't there, you let me fall

so, so what, i'm still a rock star
i got my rock moves, and i don't need you
so guess what, i'm having more fun
and now that we're done, i'm gonna show you
tonight, i'm alright, on this fight(?)
and you're a tool, so
so what, i am a rock star
i got my rock moves, and i don't want you tonight
no no, no no
i don't want you tonight
you weren't there
i'm gonna show you tonight
i'm alright, on this fight(?)
and you're a tool, so
so what, i am a rock star
i got my rock moves, and i don't want you tonight

ba da da da da da, lphlphpphlphppp
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Pink "So What" Lyrics

Posted by jay smooth on August 7, 2008 1:13 AM | Permalink | Comments (47)

Monica "Still Standing" Lyrics, Video

The new single from Ludacris and Monica "Still Standing", lyrics below, unofficial video above. These are the only lyrics online for this song so far, so let me know if you see any corrections. This song is gonna be a heavy hitter when it comes out officially, Monica getting deep into her personal trauma for the first time.

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Monica "Still Standing" Lyrics (featuring Ludacris)

...I had a lover take his own in front of me
I asked god why is this happening to me
but I didn't fall, I held my own
and now I'm deep in love with who I belong
this is my life
they say with age comes wisdom
and the white black(?) I can't give them
trying to tell you how it's supposed to be
and this is more than just a song to me

cuz I, I've been up against the wall
everything you're going through, i've been there before
seen them all come and seen them all go
you can bet your last, that my head(?) won't hit the floor
no no, i'm still standing, standing standing, standing
i'm still standing, standing standing

LUDA
now i...

i may have done the things they say i did
but i'm not who they say i am
try to throw my name in the dirt
but i really don't give a damn
i'm still standing like the statue of liberty
and i put my name in the history book so you'll forever remember me
member me as the toughest warrior or the ultimate fighter
cuz i'm the truth and nothing but it, like my hand's on the bible
and this is survival of the fittest the realest is not a facade
still standing on my two feet cuz i'm a child of god- DO SOMETHING!

cuz I, I've been up against the wall
everything you're going through, i've been there before
seen them all come and seen them all go
you you can bet your last, that my head won't hit the floor
i'm still standing, standing standing
i'm still standing, standing standing
i'm still standing, standing standing

Monica "Still Standing" Lyrics, Video

Posted by jay smooth on August 7, 2008 1:31 AM | Permalink | Comments (32)

Hernanes Goal Brazil - Belgium Olympics (video)

Video of the Goal from Hernanes in the first olympic game between Brazil and Belgium.

Hernanes Goal as Brazil beat nine-man Belgium
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Ecstatic Sao Paulo midfielder Hernanes rescued Brazil with a late goal as the South Americans opened their Olympic account with a scrappy 1-0 win over nine-man Belgium Thursday.

The 23-year-old twisted past a defender with 12 minutes left and unleashed a left foot drive that flew past Belgium keeper Logan Bailly to hand one of the tournament favourites a crucial win.

"When I was a child, I always dreamed about the Olympics. Now I have scored a goal and no words can explain my happiness," said the delighted Hernanes.

The Brazilians made the most of Vincent Kompany being sent off with 20 minutes left for a second yellow card, piling on the pressure to finally prise open the resiliant Belgium defence

Posted by jay smooth on August 7, 2008 3:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Anderson Cooper Dissing Lohan Family (Video)

Video of Anderson Cooper dissing the Living Lohan, Lohan family show.. Anderson could have phrased it more kindly, but is anybody really going to argue with his assessment of the show?

Anderson Cooper Dissing Lohan Family (Video)
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Anderson Cooper is in the middle of a verbal war with the Lohan family after comments he made about them on Wednesday. While standing in for host Regis Philbin on the "Regis and Kelly" Show, Cooper said that he cannot stand the E! reality show "Living Lohan" and called it a "train wreck". "I cannot believe I am wasting a minute of my life, watching these horrific people," Cooper said.

Cooper, the host of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360", said that he never heard of the Lohans as a family, but that Lindsay Lohan is the reason that her mother Dina has a show. Ali Lohan, Lindsay's younger sister, is "allegedly a 14-year-old girl, looks to be about 60 I say that with concern and love," Anderson said. "She allegedly wants to be a singer and or actor-slash-performer of some sort, striptease person, I don't know."

"[Ali] is perfectly nice and I feel bad for her, but at 14 and she's out there," says Cooper. Ali's parents snapped back at Cooper. "People are just cruel! This is bad karma for him," Dina Lohan said in OK! Magazine. Cooper and CNN correspondent Erica Hill joked on-air about the fact that Dina made a statement in OK! Magazine instead of call CNN directly. Cooper said that this is probably because she didn't see it live, since "Regis and Kelly" is on early and "she was out clubbing" and "was probably just rolling home" when it aired at 9 am.

"I think Anderson Cooper is an opinionated, hypocritical idiot who should be an adult and keep his opinion to himself," said Michael Lohan to Access. "He is the last person to judge anyone, when he and his own family have their own issues."

Anderson Cooper Dissing Lohan Family (Video)

Posted by jay smooth on August 7, 2008 5:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 8, 2008

Where To Watch The Olympics Live

Many of you, like myself, are looking for the best places to watch the Olympics live online. So here's a listof the best places to go:

Where To Watch The Olympics Live

NBC Olympic Video Page (link): NBC has very extensive coverage online, with a custom player that streams higlights and live feeds from most events.. NOTE: the first time you watch, you'll have to fill out a form saying who your calbe provider is.. if your provider is not one of NBC's olympic partners, it will tell you you're not allowed to watch their NBC Olympic web stream. If this happens, you can click back and change your answer to some partner provider and it'll let you in. However we do not endorse doing that because it is dishonest!

On Firefox you will be asked to install the Microsoft Silverlight plugin, which is a quick simple install, then you'll be ready to toll. I already tested it out with the first soccer games, and it worked quite well.

CCTV Olympics Live coverage (link) - This is the official coverage from China, through their CCTV 5 channel. As you may expect, the site is in Chinese. They have tried to block live coverage of the opening ceremony, but that coverage is being provided elsewhere if you look for it, including on the NBC olympics site above.

Where To Watch The Olympics Live

Posted by jay smooth on August 8, 2008 11:09 AM | Permalink | Comments (3)

Katie Holmes Pixie Haircut Photos

Nevermind all this Olympics, war, economy election stuff. Let's deal with some important news. Katie Holmes has a new pixie haircut!!! OMGTFXZORZ

Katie Holmes Pixie Haircut Photos
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Katie Holmes pixie haircut is all over the internet today. Katie Holmes debuted her new “do” this past week. See the Katie Holmes pixie haircut photos here.

Katie Holmes is rocking a new pixie haircut that has everyone talking. Katie Holmes new haircut is called a Pixie. Katie had been sporting a bob, but went with the pixie, which is an even shorter subset of the bob.

Katie Holmes, who’s married to Scientologist actor, Tom Cruise, is bringing the pixie haircut back in vogue, it hasn’t been popular since the ’80s or 90s. Her new Pixie is spiky as well as short, making it reminiscent of rockers of the past.

Holmes was spotted in New York City where she was preparing to star in the all new revival of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.”

Holmes is most famous for her role in TVs Dawson Creek, in which her hair was kept considerably longer. Over the years we’ve seen Katie Holmes try her hair in many ways, from short to long. One thing can be said, Katie almost always looks great.

Katie Holmes also seems to be sporting something new other than her haircut, maybe a baby bump?

Katie Holmes Pixie Haircut Photos

Posted by jay smooth on August 8, 2008 11:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

August 10, 2008

Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch, UFC 87 (video)

the highlight of UFC 87, with Georges St. Pierre dominating Jon Fitch, who put up a game effort though outclassed. source

Georges St. Pierre vs. Jon Fitch, UFC 87
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UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre (Pictures) had Jon Fitch (Pictures) on his back five seconds into their title fight Saturday at UFC 87 in Minneapolis.

The Montreal native ducked a punch and completed a double-leg takedown that let him work from the top early. Fitch got up, but St. Pierre put the former Purdue University wrestler right back down with a single-leg.

Again Fitch got to his feet. Moments later he was down again -- this time from a straight right hand that countered a leg kick. St. Pierre pounced with a two-minute onslaught of punches and elbows that foreshadowed the punishment to follow over the next four rounds.

Posted by jay smooth on August 10, 2008 4:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cheick Kongo Vs. Dan Evensen UFC 87 (video)

Cheick Kongo dominating Dan Evensen in UFC 87. Good fight.

Cheick Kongo Vs. Dan Evensen UFC 87 (video)
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Kongo starts with a right low kick. The two men clinch and Kongo puts Evenson into the fence. From there, Kongo secures his opponent with a takedown. Kongo then stands and starts attacking the legs of the grounded Evenson. Referee Yves Lavigne stands them up. Back to the clinch the two men grapple with Evenson's back to the cage. Evenson looks for a guillotine but has nothing. Kong is working to grab the legs and Evenson frames up another guillotine choke. Kongo is unfazed and still works for the takedown. He finally gets it and moves to half-guard. The Frenchman then stands and kicks the legs of Evenson. The fight is then stood back up. Kongo lands a flurry of strikes that sends Evenson to the mat. With only 10 seconds left Kongo goes in for the kill. Lavigne stops the bout at 4:55 round one. Cheick Kongo wins by TKO.

Cheick Kongo Vs. Dan Evensen UFC 87 (video)

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Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring UFC 87 (video)

Brock Lesnar showed his potential as a real-life fighter in this event, taking out the experienced Heath Herring.

Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring UFC 87 (video)
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Brock Lesnar tapped into a lifetime of wrestling to overwhelm the much more experienced Heath Herring over three rounds Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 87 “Seek and Destroy” in Minneapolis, Minn.

Fans inside the Target Center rewarded the 2000 NCAA Div. I wrestling champion for the University of Minnesota with their undying adulation, while the judges handed Lesnar the second victory of his short, but so-far productive mixed martial arts career with a 30-26 unanimous decision nod across the cards.

Lesnar (2-1) barreled out of the gate with a wild knee that missed, but the former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar took the lessons learned from an overzealous loss to Frank Mir (Pictures) last February and put them to quick use.

Lesnar, who’s trained in the sport since early 2007, followed up with a searing right straight that sent Herring (26-14, 1 NC) sailing to the canvas. A stunned Herring rolled backwards as all 280 pounds of Lesnar charged at his downed foe like a bull enraged at the sight of red.

Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring UFC 87 (video)

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August 11, 2008

Phelps Olympic Relay Video

Video of the US Swim Team's freestyle relay victory last night, led by Michael Phelps

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Michael Phelps won his second gold medal of the 2008 Games on Monday, with a victory by the United States in the 4x100 freestyle relay. The U.S. finished first in 3 minutes 8.24 seconds, smashing the world record by nearly 4 seconds, with France taking silver and Australia getting bronze.

Jason Lezak provided an incredible performance in the anchor leg, coming from behind to out-touch France’s Alain Bernard.

The U.S. relay team had felt strong entering the race, after a world-record performance by the B team in the heats on Sunday night. The Americans Nathan Adrian, Cullen Jones, Ben Wildman-Tobriner and Matt Grevers finished the freestyle relay in 3:12.23 seconds, 0.23 seconds faster than the world record set two years ago at the Pan-Pacific Championships by the United States A team.

At the United States trials in July, Jason Lezak, Garrett Weber-Gale and Phelps posted sub-48 second swims, a feat matched this year by only two other swimmers, Bernard and Australia’s Eamon Sullivan.

Lezak, Weber-Gale and Phelps sat out the preliminaries to conserve energy. In what proved to be a competition within the competition, the four Americans who did swim were essentially racing one another for the privilege to team with Lezak, Weber-Gale and Phelps.

Cullen Jones, a Bronx native who grew up in New Jersey, won the honors by clocking the fastest split, a 47.61 on the second leg. Adrian led off with a 48.82, Wildman-Tobriner had a 48.03 and Grevers anchored the team in 47.77. It was otherwise a fruitful day for Grevers, who also broke the Olympic record in the heats of the 100-meter backstroke.

Phelps Olympic Relay Video

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Laura Manaudou Pictures

Olympic swimmer Laura Manadou has gotten tons of media coverage for her personal drama and famous photos and pictures allegedly leaked by her ex boyfriend and rival swimmer. Laura Manadou pictures can be found here. But if you're looking for THOSE photos, what kind of olympic spirit is that?

Laura Manadou Pictures Leaked Online
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Nude photos and pictures of French swimmer Laure Manaudou have been circulating the Internet provoking the ire of the Olympics-bound athlete.

The sexually explicit photographs and video (was here, removed) of Manaudou, 21, appeared on the Internet and less risque pictures circulated in Italian newspapers, Skynews reported on Thursday. IDLYITW has larger photos here. More here.

Manaudou is a world champion swimmer and a pop icon in France. She is seen as a gold-medal contender at next summer's Beijing Olympics.

Laura Manaudou Pictures

Posted by jay smooth on August 11, 2008 10:47 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Invincible "Sledgehammer" Video

Invincible "Sledgehammer" Video

Directed by Kareem Edouard

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Madden 09 Player Ratings

The "Madden 09" player ratings are here, and as the release of the game approaches it is sending Madden football nerds into a frenzy:

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EA Sports is celebrating two decades of video game football with the release of "Madden NFL 09: 20th Anniversary Special Collector's Edition," which includes full versions of the new "Madden" game, as well as the new "NFL Head Coach 09" strategy game and bonus video content, and everyone is waiting for the moment when they can see the new Madden 09 player ratings.

"The launch of this Madden 09 is of a magnitude that only the Rose Bowl can accommodate," said Peter Moore, president of EA Sports.

"Maddenpalooza, a games and music festival, will take place on August 11th in Pasadena, and approximately 10,000 fans are expected at the stadium to get their hands on the game, see the new player ratings and hear bands like Good Charlotte play."

The "Madden" franchise has been the number one selling sports franchise in North America for six years. Since its inception, Electronic Arts has sold over 70 million units of the game worldwide. This year's version has more than 85 new features, the most ever for the franchise in one year.

"It seems like every year Madden gets more and more realistic," said Miami Dolphin Jake Long. "When I watch someone playing 'Madden,' it's like I'm watching a real NFL game. The guys look so realistic and the features keep getting better." The player ratings for Madden 09 promise to be full of surprises..

Madden 09 Player Ratings

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August 12, 2008

Olympics 2008: Mens Gymnastics US Team Final (video)

Some video highlights from the great Olympics 2008 performance in Mens Gymnastics, Team Final. The US team's showing in the 2008 olympics team final has been a big surprise, after Paul Hamm and his brother both dropped out. For most of the event they trailed right behind China in the siulver medal spot.

Olympics 2008: Mens Gymnastics, US Team Final (video)
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Go for the bronze.

As the U.S. men's gymnastics team bounces, flips and vaults in the National Indoor Stadium today, it will be a surprising medal contender, even after losing Olympic veterans Paul and Morgan Hamm to injury.

But as much as they have talked about winning the team competition, their best chance now is for a third-place finish.

"China and Japan will fight for gold and silver, and it is up to the rest of us to fight for a bronze medal,'' said Germany's Fabian Hambuechen, who finished second behind China's Yang Wei in the all-around qualifying.

Four teams finished qualifying within 1.025 points of one another — Russia (third), South Korea (fourth), Germany (fifth) and the United States (sixth). The eight-team final starts from zero today with an intense format in which three gymnasts are scored on each of the six apparatus. In other words, all the scores count, so the margin of error is razor thin.

"To make a major team personnel change, compete in the first subdivision and qualify for the team finals is a huge accomplishment,'' U.S. coach Kevin Mazeika said Saturday after his team performed well. (In fact, the Americans probably were scored low because they went in the first group, when judges tend to hold back on awarding high points.)

Olympics 2008: Mens Gymnastics Team Final (video)

[full video coming later tonight!]

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Jay-Z "Jockin Jay-Z" Lyrics, video

The new one from Jay-Z produced by Kanye, "Jocking Jay-Z", full lyrics below and full song above

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Jay-Z "Jockin Jay-Z" Lyrics

I see you jockin Jay-z cuz he got a mercedes and you know about his ladies

I see you Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
I'm so dopeboy fresh
I see you Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
Jockin Jay-Z Jockin Jay-Z
I'm so dopeboy fresh

[verse]
who's house? hov, no doubt
bout the only rapper still gettin money in the drought
i moves out in the global, i'm a mogul
50,000 feet in the air and i'm still on my mobile
fuck talking bout the recession it's depressin
i rock ith obama but i'm not a politician
and i chill with the thugs and the gangsters thoo
i ain't a blood but i'm warring with the boys in blue
crooked officer, crooekd officer
why you wanna see me in a coffin sir
is it against the law the way 'm flossin sir
benzes rolls royces and porschesm, ughhh
hater's like "hov why you still talkin money shit?"
..........cuz I like money, bitch
i like fly shit, you like gossip
i let you do you, why you ridin my tip?

that bloke from Oasis said I couldn't play guitar
somebody shoulda told him i'm a fuckin rock star
today is gonna be the day that i'm gonna throw it back to you
i'm livin life as a rocker i'm like pimp c, potna
comin down in mercedes peelin off on the boppers
worldwide show i'm comin down in a chopper
180 thou, screamin Hov with the Roc up
it's too easy, i got ladies on soldiers showing me their chi-chis(?)
i mee honey at the show last year
and now i'm acting brand new like a world premiere
yeah i know life ain't fair
but chill babygirl, my girl is here
i got models in the moshpit
dancin off beat but they know the words to my shit

you ain't gotta jock jay-z jock fly shit
you ain't gotta jock me, homey jock my chick
jock her [???] she body you with the fit
no that's not pilates, her body just thick
you ain't gotta jock her, nigga jock my clique
jock the dope boys cuz we all toss bricks
federale's jock while i'm crossin the bridge
click click, take a portrait of this
i ain't no pretty boy, i got a gorgeous wrist
cut handsome checks and my flow's pretty sick
i'm so ghetto chic
i'm where the hood and high fashion meet
ooh-wee, i'm like the camouflage [???]
how you niggas want it, the tux or the toolie
haters i ain't mad at you
if i wasn't me i'd probably jock me too

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Jonathan Horton High Bar Routine 2008 Olympics (video)

Jonathan Horton's High Bar Routine in Beijing that helped the US get the Bronze in the 2008 Olympics.

Jonathan Horton High Bar Routine 2008 Olympics (video)
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The three-time defending men's gymnastics took back the Olympic gold medal it had lost with a disastrous fifth-place finish in Athens by dominating the still rings and vault and and topping silver-medalist Japan.

The U.S. was in second place going into their final rotation, the pommel horse, the apparatus that has been a nemesis. After Kevin Tan sat on the horse and received a 12.775, Raj Bhavsar did such a basic routine he only scored 13.750. But Alexander Artemev finished with a rousing swing, scored 15.350 and helped the U.S.hang on for an unexpected bronze medal.

On the very first routine of Tuesday morning, Chen Yibing, 23, an Olympic rookie, finished his final floor pass by staggering out of bounds and slapping his hands to his head. His score of 14.575 brought a collective groan at the National Indoor Stadium.

The Chinese men were heavy favorites to defend the team gold medal they had won in Sydney in 2000 but instead had a series of major falls in the team finals and were a dispirited fifth place. Japan won the team gold and the United States, led by Paul and Morgan Hamm, won the silver medal. The word "choke" was used about China.

After Chen's inauspicious start, though, Yang Wei and another youngster, 20-year-old Zou Kai, powered through their floor tumbling with tightly-wound somersaults and flips to knock away bad memories. Yang had a solid 15.425 and Zou an excellent 15.925 and as Japan's Takuya stumbled badly to lead off on floor for Japan, it seemed a Chinese rout might be on.

This Chinese team is filled with veterans. Leader Yang, 28, is a three-time Olympian who won team gold and individual all-around silver in 2000; Xiao Qin, and Li Xiaopeng (who won team gold and individual gold on parallel bars in 2000 and a parallel bronze in 2004); all have Olympic experience.

After its Olympic disappointment in 2004 the Chinese men have won the past three world championships and led the qualifying round here by almost five points over defending gold-medalist Japan.

The United States came into the Olympics with lowered expectations after both Hamm brothers withdrew within 10 days of each other with injuries. They were thrilled to qualify sixth and within about one and a half points of third-placed qualifier Russia.

The American started on still rings where Raj Bhavsar, who had been the replacement for Paul Hamm, did a steady turn and scored 15.325, exactly what he did in team qualifications.

But the judges took nearly five minutes reviewing video of his routine while Jonathan Horton had to wait to go up while he hopped back and forth from foot to foot. Horton still executed well and hit a solid landing but Kevin Tan, who has been doing routines worth nearly 17 points all year, was given a 15.425 after another long review of his routine by the judges.

Long reviews weren't happening only to the Americans. It is a new system at this Olympics where judges have video screens and can review every element of every event.

China's Huang Xu had to wait about seven minutes before his pommel horse score of 14.750 was posted and the Chinese fans booed loudly. It was on the third rotation for China, the still rings that the team began to pull well ahead.

Huang, Yang and Chen Yibing all scored over 16.000 and the arena erupted. Chinese flags waved and even for those who don't speak Mandarin the chant was clear. "Let's go…China…Let's go…China." Chen's was the final score of 16.575 was posted and the team high-fived and acknowledged the crowd.

The rest of the competition would be used for sorting out the other medals.

The American fans began tentatively making themselves heard with a "USA, USA chant" after both Bhavsar (15.575) and Jonathan Horton (15.625) knocked out solid parallel bar routines. When Justin Spring finished off the set for the U.S. with a 15.850 the U.S. actually led the competition though it wouldn't last. China took the lead after vault.

Those "USA" cheers got even louder when Joey Hagerty, Horton and Justin Spring flew through the high bar without a fall. Both Horton and Spring, who do high-risk moves, had taken big falls during Olympic qualifying competitions but when Spring held his landing the men jumped into each others' arms. Assistant coach Miles Avery swung Spring around.

Jonathan Horton High Bar Routine 2008 Olympics (video coming soon!)

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Rebecca Soni 100 Meter Breaststroke, Beijing Olympics (video)

NJ's Rebecca Soni earned a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke tonight in Beijing at the 2008 Olympics. Video is here, can't figure out how to embed it.

Rebecca Soni 100 Meter Breaststroke, Beijing Olympics (video)
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Rebecca Soni won the Olympic lottery Tuesday night.

In an event in which she didn't qualify for the Summer Games, an event that broke her heart at the Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb., where she finished fourth, in an event in which she wasn't expected to medal, the 21-year-old Plainsboro native captured a silver medal, her first Olympic medal.

Moments after Michael Phelps accepted his third gold medal of the Olympiad for a world-record performance in the 200-meter freestyle, Soni, swimming in lane 5, finished second to the world's best, Leisel Jones of Australia, in the 100-meter breaststroke at the National Aquatics Center.

Fifth midway through the race, Soni closed strongly to finish in 1:06.73. Jones swam in 1:05.17, an Olympic record, and Mirna Jukic of Austria took the bronze medal in 1:07.34.

"I don't even know how I feel yet," Soni said. "It's still registering. Who could ask for more? It's pretty incredible. I wasn't ready to swim this event a few days ago, so to get in was nice, but then to win a medal is incredible."

In effect, Soni was playing with house money in this event. She did not qualify for this swim at the Olympic Trials, but, as a member of the team for the 200-meter breaststroke, she was placed in the 100-meter swim when Jessica Hardy, the top U.S. qualifier, tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned anabolic agent, and withdrew from the Games.

Hardy faces a two-year ban for the violation...

Rebecca Soni 100 Meter Breaststroke, Beijing Olympics (video) coming soon

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August 13, 2008

Womens Gymnastics Final Olympics 2008 (video)

Highlights of the battle between China and the US in Beijing's Womens Gymnastics final. Watching these girls compete is so nerve wracking, I don't know how a parent gets through it. Poor Alicia Sacramone :( (Video up as soon as we get it)

Womens Gymnastics Final Olympics 2008 (video) link
The United States women's gymnastics team earned a silver medal at the Olympics on Wednesday, finishing behind the powerful Chinese squad.

China finished with a score of 188.9 points, while the Americans had 186.525. Romania, which earned the team gold four yeas ago in Athens, took the bronze this time around with a score of 181.525.

The U.S., which picked up its second straight silver at the Summer Games, was barely in second going into the fourth and final rotation, Their mark of 142.100 was one point behind China going into the floor exercise, which was the last part of the competition.

Alicia Sacramone was first on floor for the U.S., but fell and also stepped out of bounds for a mark of 14.125. Nastia Liukin had a top mark of 15.200 for the U.S. in the floor, while Shawn Johnson had 15.100.

The remainder of the U.S. team, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek and Bridget Sloan, gave a valiant effort, but it just wasn't enough to overtake the Chinese team.

The U.S. finished first on vault and balance beam, but second on bars and third on floor, while China led the way on bars and floor with second-place showings on vault and beam.

Chang Fei stuck her floor routine with the tune of 15.45, the best mark of the day there, and the remainder of the squad - He Kexin, Jiang Yuyuan, Li Shanshan, Yang Yilin and Deng Linlin celebrated at the end...

Womens Gymnastics Final Olympics 2008 (video)

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Alicia Sacramone Pics

Pics of US gymnasty Alicia Sacramone, who showed tons of heart on a tough night at the Beijing Olympics last night. Links to various sites with recent photos, plus this video clip of Alicia Sacramone punching some guy and knocking him out!

alicia sacramone punching some dude out ------

Alicia Sacramone Pics 1: link

Alicia Sacramone Pics 2: link

Alicia Sacramone Pics 3: link

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pictures of :
Alicia Sacramone, birthday: December 3rd, 1987
Hometown: Boston
Coach: Mihai Brestyan

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August 18, 2008

Olympics: Liu Xiang Pulls Out of Race (video)

Sad for this athlete, in front of his home crowd..

Olympics: Liu Xiang Pulls Out of Race
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To the jaw-dropping disappointment of all 1.3 billion Chinese watching the Olympics - Liu Xiang pulled out of the 110m hurdles just minutes ago. An injury to his hamstring has been plaguing Liu for weeks, but he was hopeful he would be able to compete. It would be little surprise if he or his couch calculated it was better to not compete at all than to compete and fail in front of an entire nation that had pinned their Olympic hopes on him.

Liu Xiang Pulls Out of the Olympics
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Arguably the biggest star of the Summer Games, Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang walked off the track before competing in his 110-meter first-round heat with an obvious injury.

Liu, the reigning Olympic and world champion, had competed sparsely this summer because of hamstring problems, but he was expected to be in full health this morning.

Liu Xiang's stunning departure left the nearly sold-out crowd here murmuring in confusion. He left shortly after reigning Olympic silver medal winner Terrence Trammell pulled up lame in his heat, failing to finish.

Trammell ran over one hurdle and then stopped and walked around the second.

Earlier, world record holder Dayron Robles -- figured to be the biggest threat to Liu Xiang's dream of winning gold in his home country -- made it easily through the day's first heat, winning it in 13.39 seconds. Howard University graduate David Oliver also advanced, winning the morning's second heat in 13.30 seconds.

In a warm-up shortly before his race, Liu Xiang cleared two hurdles then dropped to his knees on the track. He was grimacing in pain, seemingly trying to stretch out his right foot. As he got in the blocks for the race, he winced and grabbed his right leg.

Olympics: Liu Xiang Pulls Out of Race

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Cloris Leachman Bob Saget Roast (video)

Cloris Leachman Bob Saget Roast (video)

Video of the Oscar winner and Mary Tyler Moore star Cloris Leachman at the Bob Saget Roast, which she attended so she could holler at John Stamos.

Cloris Leachman Roasting Bob Saget
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Cloris Leachman spares Bob Saget little dignity in her feisty appearance at his Comedy Central roast.

In a video snippet of the taped event, set to air Sunday night, the award-winning actress snipes, "Can't believe I shaved for this. I mean, what am I even doing here? Who cares about Bob Saget?"

Low blow. But Saget laps it up, laughing large at the award-winning actress's routine. When asked why the cable channel singled him out to be roasted, he says with mock humility, "I don't know. You know, I guess a few other people turned it down. It's always how I look at it."

Cloris Leachman Bob Saget Roast (video)

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WWE Summerslam Results 2008 (video)

Wow Tony Atlas was there? That's a name from wayyy back when I used to watch WWF..

WWE Summerslam Results 2008 (video)
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1. MVP pinned Jeff Hardy in 10:10. Well, so much for the broken neck rumors. Hardy danced just fine during his entrance. Ross and Tazz called the match. They're now calling MVP's kick to the head the "Drive-by kick." The ring was filled with smoke leftover from the fireworks. Ugh.

2. Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix defeated Kofi Kingston and Mickie James to win the Intercontinental Title and the WWE Summerslam 2008 Women's Title. Cole and Lawler on commentary. Santino debuted a new singlet. Early in the match, Beth scolded Santino at ringside when Kofi got the better of their exchange. Kofi ran toward the couple and acted like he was going to dive onto them. Santino reacted by jumping into Beth's arms.

3. Matt Hardy defeated Mark Henry (w/Tony Atlas) by DQ in an ECW Title in 0:30. Todd Grisham and Matt Striker on commentary. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate and had the pin, but Atlas reached in at the last possible moment (looked like he was late) and pulled Matt off for the DQ.

5. Triple H pinned Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) to retain the WWE Title in 9:20. Hunter went for the Pedigree early. Khali fought out and hit the Khali bomb. Khali locked in the head vice, but Hunter slipped out. Say what you will, but there was good crowd heat for the head vice. The match spilled to ringside and Khali chopped Hunter.

6. In the climax of the WWE Summerslam Results 2008, Batista pinned John Cena in 13:45. The usual mix of boos and cheers for Cena. Plenty of high-pitched squeals and baritone boos. No big staredown to start the match. The first notable moment of the match came at 3:15 when Batista locked in the Figure Four. "He might have to tap out here," Lawler said on commentary. Cena rolled into the ropes to break the hold.

WWE Summerslam Results 2008 (video)

Posted by jay smooth on August 18, 2008 1:22 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

John Cena vs. Batista, Summerslam 2008 (video)

WWE SummerSlam 2008 - Cena vs Batista

The big match.

John Cena vs. Batista, Summerslam 2008 (video)
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Batista pinned John Cena in 13:45. The usual mix of boos and cheers for Cena. Plenty of high-pitched squeals and baritone boos. No big staredown to start the match. The first notable moment of the match came at 3:15 when Batista locked in the Figure Four. "He might have to tap out here," Lawler said on commentary. Cena rolled into the ropes to break the hold.

Moments later, Cena FU'd Batista over the top rope to ringside. "He is scary strong," Cole said. Cena sold a knee injury. He looked to the crowd and received more boos than cheers. He did the "You can't see me," and hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena failed to hit the FU. Batista came back moments later with a boot to the face.

At 7:30, Cena locked in the STFU. About 90 seconds later, Batista reached the ropes to break the hold. Batista began selling a knee injury of his own. Cena went for the FU again, but Batista turned it into a rear naked choke. The live WWE Summerslam 2008 crowd didn't pop much for the move and Batista showed a lot of light by moving his arms. Cena elbowed Batista's bad leg until he broke free.

Batista speared Cena for a nearfall. A short time later, Cena reversed Batista's slam attempt and turned into the FU. Cool move. It took some time for Cena to roll over and cover Batista, who kicked out to a big pop. Cena sold it well with a look of surprise that Batista kicked out of his finisher.

John Cena vs. Batista, Summerslam 2008 (video)

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Edge vs. Undertaker WWE Summerslam 2008 (VIDEO)

Lots of theatrics in this one.

Edge vs. Undertaker WWE Summerslam 2008 (VIDEO)
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Undertaker beat Edge in a Hell in a Cell match in 26:45. During Edge's ring entrance, Ross said Edge is going to Hell tonight. "Judging from the look in his eyes, he's going to enjoy the trip," said Ross. Nice. Tazz looked at the structure and said he'd never want to be in a Hell in a Cell match. They also pointed out that Edge is 7-0 in singles matches at SummerSlam.

Edge flashed the crazy eyes, smiled, and licked his lips in Heath Ledger's version of the Joker style while waiting for Undertaker's entrance. Standard Undertaker entrance. No druids with torches for his latest return. Ross said Taker "is the yard stick by which every WWE superstar past and present is measured." Nice.

Edge continued to smile even as Taker removed his hat and glared at him from just inside the cage door. Taker reached back and closed the cage door behind him. Charles Robinson locked the cage door shut. Tazz observed that Edge doesn't seem to be intimidated...

...Taker placed Edge on a chair and performed his own version of the Conchairto. Taker scooped up Edge and delivered the Tombstone piledriver for the win. Afterward, a shot aired of Vickie and her crew clapping for the finish backstage. Taker walked onto the stage and stopped when he saw the "Edge vs. Undertaker" listing on the stage set. He glared at it and then headed back to the ring.

Taker picked up Edge and placed him onto a ladder that was standing in the corner of the ring. Edge didn't move while Taker went to ringside and grabbed a slightly taller ladder. Taker positioned the ladder next to Edge's ladder, looked at him, and said, "Now we're going to hell." Taker stood with a foot on each ladder and performed a soft looking chokeslam that sent Edge flying through the canvas and apparently into hell.

In a cool move, Taker knelt in one corner and suddenly flames began shooting out of the hole Edge left in the ring. "Undertaker sent Edge straight to hell," Ross enthusiastically said to close the show...

Edge vs. Undertaker WWE Summerslam 2008 (VIDEO)

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August 21, 2008

Laura Wilkinson Olympic Diving Results (VIDEO)

Here's the video of Laura Wilkinson, US Star in the Beijing Olympic Diving Competition.

Laura Wilkinson Olympic Diving Results (video)
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Attempting to avoid a second straight shutout in the diving medals for the United States, Laura Wilkinson was fifth after completing the second-best dive of the opening round.

Wilkinson won this event in Sydney and the Americans have not won a medal in diving since. The 30-year-old plans to retire after these games.

Chantelle Newbery, the Australian who won this event at the 2004 Athens Games, did not qualify this year.

Teenage divers Chen Ruolin and Wang Xin led the standings in preliminaries for the 10-meter platform at the Water Cube on We