We have another swap at the top of the Power Rankings this week. It shouldn’t be unexpected because the Pittsburgh Penguins have won ten straight games heading into last night. I also put two teams that I didn’t expect to make the playoffs into the top ten. And the Leafs still managed to move down in the standings despite winning two games against top Eastern Conference opponents. Just life as usual for the Make Believes. Continue reading
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Late Night Link-Off: Pin-Up
To kick off this edition of the late night links, here’s Amber Heard who just came out of the closet. Somehow, I don’t think that’ll slow her career.
Facebook can be both a blessing and a curse for relationships. Take this guy whose profile pics guide us through every stage of his relationship and breakup. It’s a curse for him and a blessing for us. (College Humor)
After the jump, Sabine Schmitz makes them scream, hot pin-up girls, and Michael Bay’s best work ever. Continue reading
Wednesday Link-Off: Snowed In
To warm you up on a cold day in most parts of Canada, here’s Arianny Celeste.
For the third straight day today, the University of Western Ontario is closed for a snow day. There’s been one snow day over the last five years so UWO students might struggle to think of things to do today. Fortunately, our pals at LDU have some suggestions to pass the time. (Lion’s Den U)
Gawker is changing the look of their blogs again. It looks like the beginning of a revolution of how you read blogs. (Sports Journalism)
Don Cherry was invited to give a speech to introduce new Toronto mayor Rob Ford to city council. What we got was a legendary speech. It’s so epic that a transcription was on the web within minutes. (Torontoist)
After the jump, the Sidney Crosby Christmas hockey card, Wolfenstein’s back (sorta) and a Taiwanese CGI news montage. Continue reading
Best of The Lowdown BlogCast: December 7, 2010
After three years on the radio and internet, it’s time for a special Best Of episode of The Lowdown that covers our history. In our second edition of the best of The Lowdown, here’s what we have for you on this special retrospective:
- UWO Homecoming (Part 1) (Originally Aired: October 14, 2008)
- Greg DeFelice Interview (Originally Aired: November 27, 2007)
- It Came From YouTube: Lady Gaga, Christopher Walken and Eric Cartman – Poker Faces (Originally Aired: December 8, 2009)
- Promo: iFart (Originally Aired: January 20, 2009)
- Raw is CPAC (Originally Aired: March 31, 2009)
- Pickup Lines (Originally Aired: February 3, 2009)
- Exam Writing Tips (Originally Aired: March 31, 2009)
- UWO Homecoming (Part 2) (Originally Aired: October 14, 2008)
In total, there are seven segments from Lowdowns past for 45 minutes of the Best of The Lowdown’s first three years.
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Not News of the Week
It’s time for all the news that’s not fit for print. It’s time for the Not News of the Week.
The state of Florida will allow highly educated people to sue for their own ignorance and stupidity. A Miami doctor is suing a restaurant because he didn’t know how to eat an artichoke. The doctor ate the whole artichoke and suffered from abdominal pain and discomfort as a result. But he’s suing the restaurant for “disability, disfigurement, mental anguish,” and “loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life” as a result of his experience. By the way, to eat an artichoke, you use your teeth to scrape the “meat” from the bottom of each leaf. Just in case you didn’t know. Continue reading
Worst of Music: Black Eyed Peas – The Time (Dirty Bit)
This week’s Worst of Music winner seems to be a regular when it comes to discussions for the weekly award. The Black Eyed Peas have been on a steady free-fall when it comes to their music since Let’s Get It Started and that wasn’t even that good. This week’s WoM worthy BEP song is an attempt at dance music that shoehorns an 80s pop classic in for good measure. And it’s slightly inexplicably called “The Time (Dirty Bit).” Continue reading
Embrace The Hate: How The Heat Can Grow The NBA
The Miami Heat were supposed to run roughshod over the NBA. They were supposed to have at least 73 wins this season before sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. However, the Heat are currently a 0.500 team that looks like they won’t catch a sniff of even a division crown. The Heat could have been a viewership draw as a dominant force that everyone would respect but want to see torn down at the same time. As they’re no threat to win the NBA championship, it’s time to dip into the David Stern slash Vince McMahon playbook to salvage the NBA season. It’s time for a complete heel turn. Continue reading
Sunday Link-Off: You Are Not…
Leading off her first ever linkdump here, it’s Elizabeth Hurley.
The USC Trojans football team seems perpetually in trouble with the NCAA over illegal benefits given to players. Well, it looks like things may get worse for them now that a USC student (and friend of some players) is a registered agent. (LA Times)
Like Maury but can’t watch it because you’re at work? Now you can find funny moments from recent Maury episodes on Tumblr. (Holy Maury Mother of God)
Gawker Media czar Nick Denton finally revealed how much Deadspin paid for the Favre dongslinger photos. It was surprisingly less than we were first led to believe. (Business Insider)
After the jump, how not to dance with a broom, Gran Turismo 5 and the best wedding introductions of all-time. Continue reading
Entertainment Link-Off: Swan Dive
Jackie’s got the day off for travel so I’ve drawn in to do the links today. To lead it off, here’s Natalie Portman who stars in the new movie Black Swan.
Speaking of which, here’s Roger Ebert’s review of Black Swan. He really likes it. Sadly, no mention of that sex scene between Portman and Mila Kunis in the review. (Roger Ebert)
It looks like the war between “old media” and “new media” is about to really heat up. Despite claims that one is dead and the other reckless, they’re basically neck and neck. (Business Insider)
And just for fun, here’s a look at some of the all-time great Simpsons episodes. (Split Sider)
After the jump, the best XBox Kinect hacks, famous fictional cars, and celebrities invade a Norwegian music video. Continue reading
Survivor Series 2010 Review
Since 1903, Major League Baseball has held a championship series that it’s known colloquially as “the Fall Classic.” For the last 24 years, World Wrestling Entertainment has held its own Fall Classic known as the Survivor Series. One of the WWE’s “Big Four” pay-per-views, it is the second oldest annual show on the WWE calendar and always a good show. This year’s Survivor Series was live from American Airlines Arena in Miami and featured a continuation of the Nexus invasion angle that has captivated wresting fans since the summer. Find out how well that angle and the rest of the show played out after the jump. Continue reading
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