Archive for January, 2008

John Mayer - Say

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Have you heard the new John Mayer song “Say”? Its from the new Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman flick “The Bucket List”. I was playing the song today and asked our webmaster Marc what was on his “Bucket List”. His response was…”I’m in my twenties, I don’t have a Bucket List”. If you don’t know what it is…it’s a list of things you want to do before you kick the bucket…I have a couple things that I have always wanted to do including…~ Be a road manger…go on the road with a rock band and take care of them.~ Learn to play the guitar.~ Hitch hike and NOT be assaulted.What’s on your “Bucket List”?

Fun, Fearless, Male of the Year…and he’s waaaaay into office supplies

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Sophie Artist John Mayer won the Cosmopolitan Magazine honor this year, and he’s the subject of a very, um, revealing interview.Among other things, we learn that John never goes commando, doesn’t have sex on the first date, and gives ladies gifts from Staples.If actually buying an issue of Cosmo makes you want to barf a little, click here to read the whole article.

Healthy (yet utterly revolting) Cocktails

Monday, January 14th, 2008

I’m one of those people who justifies her wine habit by using the old “it’s chock full o’antioxidants!!!” excuse, so imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon this article about healthy cocktails.Little did I know that I was about to lay eyes on the most foul beverage recipes ever concocted. Avocado? Carrots? BEETS???  Read on and prepare to retch.Pepper Delicious3 rings sliced red bell pepper6-8 leaves fresh mint2 oz Aviation gin 1 oz fresh lime juice¾ oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)In a shaker glass, combine two pepper rings and the mint leaves and press firmly with a muddler to pulverize the peppers. Add the gin, lime juice, syrup, and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with the remaining pepper ring.The benefit: A diet high in vitamin C, carotenoids, and lycopene (all of which are amply supplied in red peppers) reduces the incidence of chronic disease and death, according to a Spanish study of 41,000 people.The Rabbit Hole3 oz fresh carrot juice½ oz fresh cucumber juice½ oz Cynar, an Italian herbal liqueur1 oz Square One organic vodka1 sprig sageCombine the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with the sage sprig.The benefit: Lutein, which is found in carrots, can reduce your risk of cancer, says an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study.Beet Sangria4 oz sugar Pinch of salt11 oz beet juice1 oz fresh lime juice3 oz fresh OJ3 oz ginger beer (or ale)8 oz red wine6 oz brandy1 oz Cointreau Dissolve the salt and sugar into the nonalcoholic ingredients. Add the alcohol and stir.The benefit: Folate in beets has been shown to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.Avocado Daiquiri2 oz silver rum2 oz gold rum¼ medium-ripe avocado½ oz half-and-half¼ oz fresh lemon or lime juice2 oz simple syrup1 ½ cups ice cubesCombine the ingredients and blend until smooth.The benefit: Researchers at Ohio State University have determined that avocados protect against heart disease.

The Best Elvis Song Ever?

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Jen says,”Viva Las Vegas”. I say “Suspicious Minds” (or “Little Sister”. I seriously can’t decide!). Well, the bald, beautiful Chris Daughtry is on my team! His band covers “Suspicious Minds” on a new Elvis compilation/tribute album , and they did a pretty good job with it. Click here to check it out.

50 Reasons Why You’re Still Single

Monday, January 7th, 2008

Ok, so this list is British and some of it doesn’t make much sense to us yanks. I mean, what the heck is a “Ginsters All Day Breakfast Roll”?There are quite a few gems on the list, however, for guys and girls alike.Click here to find out why you are date repellant.