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Minneapolis Hilton Hotel Involved In Lawsuit After Former Manager Walked In On Employee Orgy

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:08:36 EDT

Former Hilton manager Deborah Smith has recently filed a lawsuit against the hotel for "undirected sexual harassment" after walking in on upper management having an orgy. After entering a banquet room, Smith "discovered an orgy" wherein "various... inebriated... Hilton executives" were "on top of a table engaging in sexual activity". The lawsuit concerns Smith's eventual firing, which she claims was due to the "campaign of harassment and retaliation [that] ensued" after she brought complaints of the orgy to her human resources department.

The nature of the case is an interesting one. Is this sexual harassment? The Minnesota Human Rights Act defines sexual harassment as "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical contact or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature," but does this stumbling upon group sex fall under this definition? That's for the courts to decide, and this case may set a precedent for any future hot office on-the-table group **** sessions in your workplace.

Glad to see this fine business establishment living up to its namesake.

Yalie Head Coach Unexpectedly Retires After Loss to Harvard

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:38:18 EDT

After twelve years of dedicated service, Jack Siedlecki is stepping down as the head coach of the Yale Bulldogs.

While the exact reasoning behind his sudden retirement is unclear, the immediate impetus may have been the disappointing, crushing defeat suffered at the hands of the Harvard Crimson last week, coupled with a lackluster season marred by a paltry 6-4, 4-3 Ivy League record.

But, as always, Yalies can feel free to blame Harvard for all their woes.

The Yale Daily News reports:

As criticism from students and alumni mounted following Harvard’s 10-0 steamrolling, football coach Jack Siedlecki unexpectedly announced his retirement from coaching on Wednesday after 12 years presiding over one of college football’s most historic programs.

[…] “In my 12 years at Yale I feel I have always tried to do what is best for Yale football and the student-athletes that our staff has brought here,” he said in an e-mail message to the News after the announcement. “I feel this is what is best for Yale football at this time.”

Siedlecki coached the Bulldogs to a 70-49 record over 12 years. He led the team to two Ivy titles, one in 1999 and the other in 2006, and last year was named Coach of the Year by the New England Football Writers Association.

Despite the criticisms weighed against Jack, he will certainly be missed by those who remember the better years of the Bulldogs program.

Hopefully, his successor will be able to fill his shoes -- and perhaps, restore the Yalies to their former glory.

TEP's UF Chapter Suspended for a Year

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:12:10 EDT

Last month, we told you about Tau Epsilon Phi getting caught hazing. Nearly a month later, the criminal charges for hazing have been dropped, but TEP has agreed to a suspension until Jan. 1, 2010.

According to the Alligator:

In an agreement reached between UF and the alumni board of UF’s TEP chapter, the fraternity will close its house, located at 9 Fraternity Row, for one year and will overhaul its pledging process.

The house will close at the end of this year and reopen Jan. 1, 2010.

The fraternity will remain on suspension, which means it will be unable to hold social or sporting events or take part in service projects or recruiting efforts, said UF Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Telles–Irvin.

Rick Freedman, vice president of the alumni board, said the board would conduct a “brother by brother” review to determine if any members should be removed.

It could be much worse. Apparently, if the alumni board had not acted so quickly, the suspension could have been a lot longer. And though, UF did not file charges against the organization, Telles-Irvin would not comment on whether charges are being brought up against any individuals.

I hope you TEP brothers out there have back-up living plans because you're getting the boot!

Penn PSA: Add/Drop For Spring

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:36:40 EDT

Yet another PSA, just for good measure (apparently, I really really want everyone to get into classes for spring): Add/Drop period begins today, so you can adjust your schedule for next semester. If you act fast, maybe you can even get out of that 8:00 a.m. math recitation. Why is is that the Penn math department insists on not only being the worst subject ever (I guess they can't help that), but on top of that, they notoriously schedule obnoxiously early class times?

Remember to try and schmooze with a professor if you can't get into a particular seminar (even via email) -- it can be quite easy for them to pull strings if they like you enough. Happy add/dropping!

Why I Hate Doctors

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:41:14 EDT

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate doctors? Probably not.

It all started with an overnight drive from Providence to Pennsylvania in June. My friend decided that driving all through the night was a good idea, then proceeded to sleep during the entire journey, forcing me to either drive or listen to her snore. I decided to drive.

Sometime during the drive, a sharp stabbing pain in my stomach area caused me to buckle over in pain. I pulled off at the next rest stop, panicking as I wondered what the hell was wrong with me. I tried to wake up the sleeping giant but it wasn't happened so I decided that if I was going to die from some random stomach issue (yes, it -was- that bad), I'd rather be closer to home (and, by definition, my mom).

So I kept driving, all the while holding onto my side, which seemed to help, and cursing my friend for sleeping through my agony. When I got home and saw my mom, I promptly burst into tears, which I'm sure rather freaked her out. Two days later, I went to see my doctor and I said, "I think there's something wrong with my ovary" as, for some reason, I had decided that was the problem. Not only did my doctor not agree with me, she practically laughed me out of her office. Yes, really.

I was way pissed and hella upset, but I thought "She's the doctor here" so I decided to take her suggestion and wait it out. After three days of heavy painkillers, the pain went away, but it's been back intermittently ever since. Some days are worse than others: some days I don't get out of bed, and I've even called off work because of it, and others are a minor annoyance. It started as an occasional thing, then started happening more and more often until now, when it's a constant thing.

Since my doctor wasn't helpful, I decided to figure out the problem myself. At first I thought it might be an ulcer, since the symptoms seemed to match. So I quit drink coffee for a whole freaking month, and let me tell you, that was hell. Quitting smoking cigarettes was a walk in the park compared to ditching the daily cup of Joe. I figured 30 days would be enough to see if it helped (I also laid off spaghetti sauce and salsa, my two primary food groups).

When it didn't help, I finally caved and made another appointment with a different doctor. This doctor suggested heartburn and gave me a prescription to Zantac. I thought this was ridiculous, but, again, putting my trust in the medical profession, I gave it two weeks before I called and insisted on an appointment with a "real" doctor. (I'd seen a Nurse Practioner first).

Since then, I've had 10 vials of blood drawn out of me for a series of tests, pissed in a cup, pissed in a jug for 24 hours, endured a colposcopy, had a chest x-ray and a CAT scan over the last four months -- the result? Turns out I have a cyst on my ovary and I'm scheduled tomorrow morning for a lovely procedure called a Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound. Yeah, you read that right. I'll leave the details to your vivid imagination.

Awesome, right? I'm so pissed since I'd mentioned several times that I thought it was related to my ovaries, but no one wanted to believe that I, the patient, might have an idea what the problem was. So I endured all these tests, not to mention four months of pain, just so the doctors could reach the same conclusion. Whatever!

Death by Shopping

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:20:14 EDT

I don't know about you, but I am so not ready to be back in Providence. Not that my hometown in Pennsylvania is any better. And at least there's none of that fluffy white shit that shall not be named. My drive back to Providence was said, by MapQuest and other sources, to take 9 hours and some change; however, with bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles before the Tappan Zee Bridge, just outside of New York City, it was 12 hours after my journey began that I rolled up to Providence. Luckily, my boyfriend had loaned me his I-pod so I was not too bored with my journey. The only thing that was really a downer is that every rest stop featuring Starbucks coffee, which I hate, and I didn't get a decent cup of coffee until I woke up after passing out after the drive.

I'll tell you one thing though: I did not go shopping on Black Friday, and I'm proud of that fact. In fact, as a general principle, I do not go shopping at all in December, if I can avoid it. Sure, groceries are a often necessary evil and I will probably cave and do some thrift store shopping before Christmas presents are needed, but the mall? Fuggedaboutit!

Does the fact that Black Friday saw some pretty gruesome retail casualties freak out anyone other than me? I mean, have you ever needed to shop so badly that you trambled the freaking employee at the front door of the store? Why in the world would anyone ever want to shop at the same time as thousands of maddened shoppers with glazed eyes and fat pocketbooks? Crazy.

I did a stint as a retail worker during a Christmas season. I was, as I like to think of myself and as I named the comic book character I created during the season, "Bad Little Bookseller." I hated my job. Worse than hated it. I despised myself for working retail, for taking a crappy mall job, but I needed the cash and the hours were flexible. During the holidays I had to leave my house an hour before work, just to make the 10 minute drive and find a place to park. In August, fifteen minutes was plenty early enough to leave for work and have a cup of Joe before punching in to boot, but starting the day after Thanksgiving, when I was forty five minutes late because I couldn't find a place to park... at the mall, my free-time was sucked up into sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, cursing, and being pissed off all day at work. It was not fun, so in homage to all those retail workers who have to deal with the fact that Christmas shopper are the most evil beings in the universe, I don't shop in December. You're welcome.

A Little Soccer

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:49:45 EDT

soccer players intramural and pick up soccer (RSC and intramural fields)

Pee Drinkers and Cup Inventors...Space..The Current Frontier

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:17:50 EDT

So I just wanted to mentally vomit some of my recent information out there in an attempt to see who else has been paying attention to the news. You see, I suffer from a severe case of what I have diagnosed as Mental Bulimia. This horrid affliction is defined by the person binge reading and watching as much news and information as they can in a short period of time, and then mentally purging all that they have taken into their cranium in a haphazard and usually violently projectile method. So...here goes.

SPACE...its kinda crazy to think that we as a race are making huge leaps once again towards moving even further from our planet, but the thing is, so much is happening and nobody really cares. 40 some years ago when man first landed on the moon, people were afraid to leave the TV to take a piss when all the action was going on, but nowadays, after decades of botched flights, conspiracy theories, and above all...CGI graphics in films, the population on this planet has become desensitized to the majesty of space and the possibilities missions present.

I think, personally, the most detrimental of what I just I just listed is indeed CGI graphics in films, TV and video games. Much like it has desensitized us to sex and violence, these graphics make real life seem even less real than what we see in entertainment. So who's to say the missions aren't being faked, and who cares about a few gritty images of the martian landscape, or the ice that a little robot managed to scrape from under the soil?...big woop...I saw Bruce Willis save the planet from a giant asteroid, and didn't you know there are zombies that live on Mars anyway...oh yea, and what about Riddick man, or star wars...and that stuff happen a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, so what do I car about India dropping a basketball sized piece of metal on the surface of the moon?...big woop. Am I right? I know I am.

But, some recent news I thought should be pointed out might catch your attention, so lets see. First of all, the International Space Station (you know, that thing they have been building in space for the past decade) well, they just in the past couple weeks attached a machine to the station which recycles urine into clean, drinking water. When I first heard this, I thought of Waterworld, and that little contraption Kevin Costner uses to purify his pee so he can drink it and spit on his lime tree....but I'm assuming the space version is well...more spacey..and not Kevin Spacey...who was in Seven with Brad Pitt, who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon...HA!! Five degrees to Kevin Bacon bi**h. Anyway, I digress. So now they have pee to drink in space...AWESOME! Much more efficient than flying Fiji bottled water up to them.

The other big news I took note of was the invention of a new "0 Gravity" cup, invented by a current resident on the station. He wanted to drink his coffee like...coffee...which means not through a straw. SO, he folded a piece of plastic sheeting into a cross section of a plane wing shape, and voila. The water tension of the liquid in the odd shaped container allows it to hold the liquid from flying away haphazardly, but allows the drinker to gently sip from the corner as he/she tips it toward their mouth. This ingenuity could become the very cups that space tourists, or colonists heading for new planets to habitate drink out of...cuz you know its just not the same to drink your whiskey, tea, or melted frosty out of a straw.

Now if they can just solve the economic crisis so I can afford to fly up and who them my killer space skills. KARATE CHOP!!

Reel Sexy #1 : Quantum of Solace

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:25:43 EDT

DISCLAIMER: Reel Sexy is most likely not appropriate for anyone under the age of 18 and over the age or 25...soooo...don't say I didn't warn ya.

Even though it came out a couple weeks ago, I thought that the Quantum of Solace was worthy of being the first movie I reviewed on here through my new blog series called

"Reel Sexy : The Nasty Nasty Things I Would Do To Your Film".

You may be asking yourself..."what in God's name are you talking about" well my multitudes of magnificent minds, I am speaking of a new rating system, one so provocative and genius that I am amazed I haven't been approached by a nationally distributed magazine. I will rate films by the sexual act that I would do to them.

The more wild and crazy the act, the better the film, the less libido based / drunken-coma-not-moving like the act...the less enjoyable the film. ...I think you get my drift.

Anyway, so this first edition of Reel Sexy we are discussing the movie The Quantum of Solace, the newest installment of the James Bond series, and the second one starring to insatiable Daniel Craig.

I went to see this movie with my best friend on opening night for the midnight showing. Prior to the movie we had played poker for 2 hours and then stopped at a Chili's for a little gnash and drink. To maintain my own consciousness I pounded two monster energy drinks, and at the bar treated myself to a dry martini...shaken...not stirred. DUH! So I entered the theater with a slight buzz and a mega caffeine high. A glorious start to the movie.

Although my friend managed to fall asleep before the beginning of the film and missed the first 20 minutes, I was glued to the screen. Maybe it was the excess firing of chemicals in my brain or the over stimulation from the big sounds and loud pictures, but I was totally into it.

Quickie synopsis...lots of fighting, lots of shooting, quick shots, limited character development (we dont really know why the bad guy is so bad or if we should hate or ignore him) and more action (rather than story) helped to produce a pretty good mix of the traditional Bond film and the darker style first exhibited in Casino Royale. Something I really appreciated was the lack of gizmos and gadgets. Sure, he has an awesome cellphone, and M has something of a hologram in her office...but in reality (and as we saw during the presidential elections when they decided showcasing random tech was more important) a lot of that technology does exist, and surely exists in more secure circles. It is much different in that sense than any Bond films prior to Royale, as they relied heavily on toys to make the film more interesting and thus less believable. But leave it to a gritty, hard core, battle ridden Daniel Craig to make the film JUST as interesting and MORE believable without all the super tech mumbo jumbo that overshadows the plot.

The ladies of this film didn't really WOW me, but they also didn't disappoint. I found Agent Strawberry Fields name a little more interesting than her as a character, but I found the lovely Miss Camille (played by Olga Kurylenko) to be quite attractive, feisty, and mega sexy...even with the burn marks on her back...she likes it hot. Anyway, overall I was not disappointed in the estrogen of the film, but I've seen better (AKA Jane Seymour OW OW!)

SO...In summation...what would I do to this film? Well...all characteristics taken into account, I would probably take this movie out for a nice dinner, class it up a little, seduce it, walk it to it's door after the date, passionate grab them for a kiss, then give her the ole PPK

PPK : 1. The gun wielded by the legendary James Bond

2. The sexual process of calling her a code name, telling her you need to leave in two days on a mission and don't know when you'll see her next, 69 for a bit, gator grip her, then donkey punch her so hard that you can sneak out to take on your next mission.

I Give This Film 3 Fingers and a Shocker.

Random Movie Factoid: In total, 7 people have played the character James Bond on the silver screen. They include the well known Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan , Daniel Craig, and George Lazenby (not as well known)...and then the almost ALWAYS forgotten (drum roll please) Peter Sellers ...yes, the guy from the Pink Panther as well as multitudes of other classic comedies such as Dr. Strangelove. His nephew, Jimmy Bond, was played by the one and only Woody Allen. Yes, THAT Woody Allen. The one who married his adopted daughter, the comic genius. SO...put that in your pipe and smoke it.

(By the way, thanks for the correction annonymous)

A Note to Noles Fans

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:10:17 EDT

Well, it's been an interesting weekend to say the least.

The game was a disappointing end to an overall good season for the Seminoles. Not much to brag about from our side. We had a good turnout of FSU fans despite the assumed stomp-age that would take place. The freezing rain couldn't even keep the devoted out of Doak.

The weather was absolutely disgusting just sitting in the stands, I can't even imagine how bad the fields must have been. We sat through the game and the many Tim Tebow sacks while shivering in the cold.

"Golden" Graham was our saving grace for putting points on the scoreboard again with his field goals. We put in not one or two, but three quarterbacks. Even Drew Weatherford took the field, which is never a good sign. The boys played hard, but it wasn't good enough..

If I had to hear that stupid Gator Bait chant one more time I was going to tomahawk chop an orange and blue fan in the face. As the soaked and disappointed Nole fans slowly started to drain out of the stadium my die-hard roomie and I were there till the bitter end.

There's one testament that I think rings true for most Seminoles though.. "Win or lose, We still booze"- and judging by the crowd last night at the Tennessee strip I'd have to agree.

There's always next year Florida State.. Go Noles!

Vampire Weekend Documentary

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:55:14 EDT

I am seeing Vampire Weekend on December 3rd so I am brushing up on them. Here is a documentary on this up and coming band from Columbia University.

What To Buy For The PSU Fan

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:16:57 EDT

Now that the Christmas shopping season has begun, stay away from the stores and order some championship gear for your favorite Penn State fan online. If you're wondering, I'm a Large.

Did You Survive Black Friday?

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:43 EDT

I barely made it out alive.

Black Friday: Love It or Hate It

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:22:15 EDT

It’s that time of year again: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, and all the rest. But regardless of your nationality or religious beliefs, there is one day that comes this season that everyone either loves or hates: Black Friday.

The deals are great. It is a good day to get ALL of your holiday shopping done. If you’re done by today you feel great, you’ve got everyone’s gifts early and now you can relax and wait for your gifts. But is it really worth it?

If anyone went to a mall today you had to ask yourself that question. Sure, you may be able to save a few dollars by buying today, but is it worth fighting over that last sweater that your Aunt would love, trying to make your way through the crowd of psychotic power shoppers, and waiting in line for two hours in every store? For some it is worth it. To these people, shopping on Black Friday is like a sport; you either win or you lose. If you are like me though, it is not worth it. You stayed out of a five-mile radius of any mall and you enjoyed your day. And if you are like me, you’ll probably be at the mall on Christmas Eve wishing you had done your shopping much earlier.

Thanksgiving: Survival of the Fittest

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:09:45 EDT

Thanksgiving may do a lot for your well being, but nothing for your waistline

After a long weekend home with family & friends, most of us have stuffed our faces with enough food to feed a family of eight. With 'welcome home' meals and Thanksgiving dinner, we have all most likely busted a button or two and are finding that our skinny jeans are feeling extra skinny. But with only a few weeks left until winter break, the battle to beat the bulge is officially on and there is absolutely no time to waste. So if you are looking to shed a few Thanksgiving pounds before your next home coming, here are a few pointers on how to lose a few after a big Thanksgiving gain:

In order to redeem yourself and your body, one must rid themselves of anything reminiscent of Thanksgiving. Basting should only be allowed for drinking, cranberry is only to be mixed with vodka and absolutely no more stuffing - the food or your face.

If you are easily tempted by fast food and grease, avoid friends who lure you into late night food with many bad decisions. Delete any numbers of late night restaurants. In fact, delete your friends numbers too. Hey, if you are taking this seriously, you must go to extremes.

Stay in your apartment! Without the temptation of placing an order, take out and sit down will not be a problem. And if you are currently residing in Madison, Wisconsin, it is most likely snowing; an even better reason not to leave.

And if your homebody ways are getting the best of your boredom, work out videos at home are a must, for exercise and a good laugh. You can also partake in squats or sit ups while watching television shows; the best of both worlds.

With these tips and the fact that your next Thanksgiving dinner is a year away, the battle to attack the fat might not be as crazy of a challenge as you thought. But if you are tempted by leftovers and don't know where to turn, remember: the marshmallows in the yams only look good in smores, not your stomach

How To Spot A Quinnipiac Student

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:38:08 EDT

Quinnipiac University is well-known as the premiere country club of the northeast. Known for its immaculately manicured grounds and almost impeccable security records, the university attracts some of the nation’s snobbiest trust fund babies. Those who walk around with their noses permanently positioned upward pollute the pristine campus. This seemingly arrogant aura should be enough to identify the Quinnipiac student off-campus but if there are ever any doubts, here a just a few hints to spot a bobcat.

“And I was thinking about wearing my Nanette Lepore shoes to the club tonight.” – Comments like that are a dead giveaway that a QU’er is nearby. No college student can afford to wear beautiful designer shoes to a New Haven club, unless of course they go to Quinnipiac.

“No Dad, not good enough – I want first-class tickets to Florida right now!” – Oh yes, that’s been uttered and about fifteen minutes later that guy had first-class tickets to Florida and an apology from Daddy dearest.

“The laundry service is awful at this school!” – MVP laundry serving bratty Quinnipiac students with fresh underwear since 2007.

So next time the Yalies complain about how dreadful their neighbors are, here are just a few things to add to their long list of grievances against us.

Why Beerfest Is An Amazing Film

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:31:04 EDT

I know it came out forever ago, and that nobody probably cares about it anymore...but my god people...Beerfest is a spectacular piece of cinematic genius, and I just wanted to state that and explain my reasoning.

First and foremost, very few films can automatically be turned into a drinking game without any actual thought. Beerfest does this naturally, as beer is in the title. It would be almost inconceivable to watch the movie without actually drinking, and when it comes down to watching a film and drinking, "game" just naturally follows. As I watch this movie, any day of the week, I am thus bound by my nature to at least drink one beer while watching.

Secondly, Broken Lizard is a group of gents who just know how its done. I will chose to ignore Club Dread for right now, but seriously guys, who doesn't love Super Troopers and Beerfest? They are two of the biggest cult classics of the past 10 years, and its all because of Broken Lizard.

Thirdly and finally, Beerfest has led to more hookups than I can count on my hands, and thats just hookups of friends and acquaintances of mine. I think it has something to do with the increased chances that people watching the movie will end up inebriated, and then also the fact that there is both numerous boob shots and even a shot of some man-ass (for you ladies out there).

So...watch it, enjoy it, and bring back the memories that the movie sparked for you and share them with me...cuz I have no life apparently and am looking for validation in my thoughts.

Smooches.

BSU Overcomes Fresno State for Another Undefeated Season yet may not see BCS Bowl Due to Oregon State and Utah

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:44:53 EDT

BSU summarily dismissed any doubts about their season by crushing Fresno, 61-10. Although the WAC championship trophy was already won last week, Coach Pete dismissed it and celebration until after the game today. After the close of the game, Boise State has successfully achieved another undefeated season with a 12-0 record. This will be the third in five years, something no other college team can currently claim.

This leads to one of the most controversial issues of college football today. BSU is ranked 9th in the nation on most college football polls, is one of three undefeated teams in the top 10 (four in the top 25) and has put on a great show in BCS bowls of the past. However, they may not make it to one of the main bowl games this year. Oregon State, a lower ranked team, is nearly a shoe in for the Rose Bowl due to their conference, provided USC goes to the Fiesta Bowl. Utah’s undefeated season guarantee’s them a wildcard bid, and it is highly unlikely the BCS will allow two BCS busters in.

I do realize that the WAC is definitely not on par with other conferences, but an undefeated season is an undefeated season. If a team does extraordinary, it should be recognized, especially considering the fact that many conferences have performed horribly this year. Perhaps with as many blowouts and upsets as Boise State has delivered some attention may be brought to the inadequacies the BCS system fails to address.

There still is a chance Boise makes it to a BCS bowl, but I’m not holding my breath. So if the most likely scenario plays out, I call nose rule on telling Ian Johnson that Big Blue wont make a bowl his senior year because only one underdog (Utah) gets a chance at inferior teams.

And don’t tell me that Roady's Humanitarian Bowl is any sort of consolation…

Celebrities Name Their Babies The Darndest Things...

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:03:57 EDT

Pilot Inspektor is my personal favorite. My sister’s is Audio Science.

What am I talking about? Celebrity baby names, of course.

With the recent birth of Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz’s baby boy, Bronx Mowgli, I thought baby names would be an interesting research topic. My mom thinks Simpson wanted to name her son Bronx to keep up with Victoria and David Beckham, who named their son Brooklyn. I think it’s something to do with the fact that the Simpsons are from Texas and Pete Wentz is always trying to be cool.

But Mowgli? Where did this name come from? Flashbacks from “The Jungle Book” anyone? I mean, how do people think they can send off their child to school with the name Bronx Mowgli? At least Mowgli is the middle name, and he can get by with Bronx. Lots of people have goofy middle names, I guess.

Babynames.com says that celebrities are often “artists,” and these artists are creative. Therefore, celebrities often want creative and unique names for their children. They don’t want to name their children Mary and Joe but instead want to give them names like Zowie Bowie, David Bowie’s child.

More of my favorites include the children of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates: Fifi-Trixabelle, Peaches Honeyblossom, and Little Pixie. So these people hate their children? I mean, Fifi-Trixabelle? Hyphenated?

Now, I’m not saying that all parents need to go the route my parents took: traditional, Irish-Catholic names (Catherine Marie, Michael Joseph, and Mary Elizabeth…typical!). But I do think that people need to start learning to respect the playground politics a little better. These kids are going to be annihilated on the school front. Okay, like, “Hi, my name is Audio Science?” I don’t think little Audio Science is going to live through junior high. Really.

So although I like a bit of individuality for people, I don’t really see how naming a child Mowgli is going to help him grow up to be a strong, independent person. But, hey, congratulations, Ashlee and Pete Wentz! Don’t be offended that we’re all placing bets on when little Mowgli will go into rehab…

UNC Women's Soccer Headed to Semi-Finals

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:02:23 EDT

The UNC women's soccer team is headed to the semi-finals of the NCAA tournament.

This afternoon they defeated Texas A&M 2-1 in overtime with a goal from sophomore Ali Hawkins. This is the 24th time in 27 years that the Heels are going to the semi-finals (wow).

The Tar Heels will play the winner of the UCLA-Duke game which will take place Saturday at 10 p.m. EST. The semi-final game will be played Friday at either 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. at Wake-Med Soccer Park in Cary.

Boilers Fall to Sooners in Finals

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:40:20 EDT

In a game that many felt was unfairly officiated, the Boilermakers were beaten and banged up (both by Oklahoma and the Refs) in an overtime loss in The Garden.

Black Friday Madness

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:55:38 EDT

Antsy shoppers at the mall wait in line to get into the Apple store.

Binghamton's Chestnut Inn: Lingerie Party

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:00:53 EDT

What better way to kick off the holiday weekend than a small gathering of friends? It’s nice to get a chance for meaningful farewells before parting to your respective hometowns for Thanksgiving. While that sentiment is sweet and all, the guys of 97 Chestnut (You may know them as “The Chestnut Inn”) had a much more appealing idea. Their party, Saturday night, proved to be the biggest hit of the weekend. As they tend to be known for their innovative and well-attended soirees (Remember Shorties and 40s?), this time around was no different. If you came, clad in lingerie or pajamas, you got a discount at the door, and of course, a Jell-O shot. Inside, to the sound of a house DJ, there were two kegs and three coolers of punch, and as always, there was the fifteen foot diving board for Flip Cup. Unfortunately, they underestimated the turnout and ran out of alcohol before the night was over. According to a spokesperson for “The Chestnut Inn,” despite the dry turn in the evening, it was such a success they’re going to be making it an annual event.

There's Always Next Year For Cleveland

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:58:58 EDT

In preparation for the Browns game against the Colts this weekend...

Help Starbucks Help Africa

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:09:42 EDT

This Monday, December 1, is World Aids Day. When you buy any beverage at Starbucks on December 1 and any (Starbucks)RED Exclusive beverage between November 27, 2008 to January 2, 2009 Starbucks will give $0.05 ( per drink) to the Global Fund to help save lives in Africa.

So, do your part and buy a drink at Starbucks once in a while and help those in need this holiday season.

DropDead To Play At Wesleyan

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:55:23 EDT

DropDead will also be playing at Wesleyan in the WestCo Cafe at 8:30 on Saturday, December 6th. It just happens to be the same night as Girl Talk, so plan your night accordingly. The Wesleyan campus will explode with music next weekend!

Tishamingo tonight at Pots

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:43:08 EDT

Great southern rock band, their show has become a UF-FSU tradition. I'm not sure what time they start playing tonight but hopefully they have a better set-up than Corey Smith did- was I the only one who couldn't hear anything while he was playing?

This is an opportunity to show UF students how much better we are than them. Get drunk at Happy Hour/ Downtown Get-down and then stumble over and make fun of all of the UF fans.

A One Hit Wonder Holiday: Rick Astley at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EDT

If you've been wondering what a certain Mr. Rick Astley has been up to for the past twenty years, look no further than the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Named the "Best Act Ever" at the MTV Europe Music Awards, Astley first caught the world's attention with his 1988 hit "Never Gonna Give You Up." As you can see from this video, he clearly was referring to the spotlight, not some lucky lady.

His desperation is fairly palpable in the clip above, as he appears in the parade on a float inhabited by abandoned Cartoon Network puppets. Yes indeed, Astley does sing atop the float where unwanted puppets are tossed away, which is called Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. Evidently, it also fosters imaginary careers.

UF Students Warm Up in the Cold

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:58:23 EDT

Bonfires help make the cold bearable...the s'mores don't hurt either.

A Little Thanksgiving Loving

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:59:51 EDT

It's not about the food but the amazing bar scene and the pretty girls!

A Look Back In Time

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:56:38 EDT

There are certain moments in time, you wish you could live forever. The kind of memories you savor every second for the sole purpose of forever engraving them into your heart. As college students, the four short years we have been given will go just as easily as they came. As my first semester of senior year comes to close, I can’t help but reminisce on all the shenanigans we pulled throughout our collegiate careers.

Toga Toga! – Without the ridiculously tacky obsession of themed parties, my college career would lack a sprinkling of shameful life choices and a smattering of blackmail pictures strategically hidden in the dusty nooks of cyberspace.

Itty Bitty Living Space – Not unlike the genie in Aladdin, most college freshmen were forced into 8x8 rooms with some of the nation's sketchiest creeps. Without those sketch balls, who else would we blame for that missing bag of Easy Mac or the mysterious disappearance of your favorite bottom shelf liquor? At least the genie was lucky enough to enjoy the splendor of living in a single.

I Did WHAT?! - Ah yes, the proverbial morning-after recap from the roommates. Those nights when no one fully grasped the concept of knowing your limit and counted on their roommates to hold their hair back whilst they vommed the night's alcohol. Thank God for those few and by that care!

So although the home stretch is fast approaching, we will always have those memories (along with embarassing pictures) to cradle our aging minds while we apply for jobs and gear up for the highly feared 'real world.'

Some Alpha Xi Delt's showin some KSig love

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:52:16 EDT

Some sorority girls reppin' their fav fraternity's letters

JMU Marching Band's 10 Seconds of Fame at Macy's Day Parade

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:16:53 EDT

In case you missed JMU's approximately 97 seconds of glory today, here it is again!

Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast. ~William Shakespeare

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:56:21 EDT

The boys were in charge of the staple items, as it was their feast; however, the girls were in charge of the pies and biscuits.

Have A Happy And Horrendous Thanksgiving

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:15:20 EDT

It's Thanksgiving, I'm hungover, and I ate too much. Here are some Thanksgiving related horror film clips. Yeah.

Above: Eli Roth's Thanksgiving (2007)

Below: Brad Grinter and Steve Hawkes Blood Freak (1972)

Davis Kids Love Their Turkey

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:14:53 EDT

Happy Thanksgiving

Tar Heels Win In Maui

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:06:22 EDT

Turkey sounds good for Thanksgiving, but a big win over No. 8 Notre Dame sounds even better. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone! Photo cred: tarheelblue.com

What Kind of Thanksgiving Person are You?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:48:14 EDT

What kind of person does Thanksgiving bring out of you?

Where's...Waldo?

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:42:33 EDT

Happy Turkey Day! We've finally found Waldo!

Very Funny Thanksgiving Day Photo

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:35:08 EDT

What's the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? The tur-KEY