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Playing With the Big Boys
On June 22nd, Oliver played in the $1500 No Limit Holdem event at the World Series of Poker, and had the opportunity to face off against a couple of big-time pros. Would he be able to hang with the "Big Boys?" Read More.
Rant and Rave: Rave—30 Days with Morgan Spurlock, Wednesdays at 10pm on FX—Hats off to Morgan Spurlock for the first episode of his new FX show, 30 Days. The show is similar to his film Super Size Me; each week the camera follows an individual who has commited to a major lifestyle change for a month. In the first installment, Spurlock and his fiancee Alex move to Columbus, Ohio and try to live on minimum wage. Upcoming episodes include: a Christian who lives as a Muslim, a professional couple who attempt to survive without fossil fuels, and a mother who becomes a binge drinker. The highlight of the "Minimum Wage" episode occurred when Spurlock, trying to come up with free entertainment for his neice and nephew, looks on the website OhioTraveler.com. Among the items proposed as free entertainment were: Animal shelter—"Kind of a sad visit if you don't plan to adopt an animal, but you may consider volunteering to walk a dog." Bank—"Winter Advisory: If you wear a ski-mask, take it off before entering the bank. Kids love the big vaults." Courtroom—"Not
the place to practice heckling but you Hospital—"Again, just call and ask for a tour. Think of the eye-opening fun the kids could have." |
A National Treasure Slips Away
Sequoia National Park is a jewel in the California Central Valley, but not for long. Pollution is quickly becoming as large a problem there as it is in Los Angeles. Jeff recollects one his favorite nature spots as it once was. Read More.
Batman Begins Exactly As It Should
Acting, storyline, dialogue, special effects—a relatively short list of ingredients. But even the simplest recipe can be a masterpiece when all the flavors come into balance. And this is exactly what Christopher Nolan cooks up, in the greatest of all the Batman films. Read more.
Thanksgiving Day Anti-TV-Marathon Marathon
The 4th of July is nearly upon us—a time traditionally filled with backyard barbecues and TV marations. If you need some ideas for a different way to spend your holiday, check out Brant's Thanksgiving tradition he began last year. Read More.
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NBA Draft Could-Have-Hads, 1995-2003
