Archive for May 15th, 2007

Big Unit racks up first win of season for D-Backs

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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People: Happy 95th, Studs!

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

I met Studs Terkel within a few weeks after I arrived in Chicago. I was not a movie critic yet, just a kid who had been hired by the paper, but Studs was always ready to make a friend and give a kid a boost. I’ve talked with him countless times over the years, but only took notes once, in August 2005, over dinner, six days before his open-heart surgery.

Holmstrom, Wings shut down Ducks for series lead

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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Lee’s second HR carries Astros past Giants in 10th

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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Reports: Adelman interviews for Van Gundy’s job

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Former NBA coach Rick Adelman has talked to the Houston Rockets about the coaching job currently held by Jeff Van Gundy, according to media reports Tuesday night.

Rumsfeld’s Resignation Letter Still Secret

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

The Bush administration is keeping a tight hold on Donald Rumsfeld’s resignation letter nearly five months after the former defense secretary and Iraq war manager stepped down. [Bandelier]

Atari 2600 controller candleholder

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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Looking for a way to crank up those romantic evenings with your significant other, yet still want to remind them that gaming is your true love? This old school Atari 2600 controller candleholder from Mixko should do the trick. At least until someone starts selling a Miyamoto candle.

[Via Joystiq]

 

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Atari 2600 controller candleholder

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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Looking for a way to crank up those romantic evenings with your significant other, yet still want to remind them that gaming is your true love? This old school Atari 2600 controller candleholder from Mixko should do the trick. At least until someone starts selling a Miyamoto candle.

[Via Joystiq]

 

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Ruiz walk-off HR sends Phillies past Brewers again

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

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Short Ends: The Hidden Dangers Of Street Dancing

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

· Say what you will about yesterday’s ottoman-humping clip, but at least no one got hurt.

· Fred Thompson is ducking Michael Moore’s debate challenge, but at least he’s doing it in style.

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Packers haven’t OK’d Favre plan to skip minicamp

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Brett Favre plans to skip mandatory minicamp to recover from ankle surgery, but the Packers haven’t given their OK.

House Slows Down Mexican Truck Plan

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to delay a Bush administration plan to allow Mexican trucks full access to U.S. highways. The trucks would have to be declared safe first, the lawmakers said, and Mexico would have to give U.S. truckers the same access south of the border.