The opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics were amazing. -- AMAZING.  However just when I gave the Chinese credit for being the greatest fireworks masters of all time--ahead of the magical pyrotechnics at Disneyland--I found out that the fireworks broadcast back to the US were not 100% real.  They were digitally enhanced.  In fact, some...

MORE »

Let's face it -- even if you aren't happy with the current administration, how the country is being handled, the War in Iraq or the ridiculous gas prices, there is one thing for certain: the Fourth of July rocks. It is an awesome holiday, one that involves booze, hotdogs and fire.

Want a cheap way to spend the holiday with your buds? Here are ...

MORE »