Thursday Ramblings

How decent are outtakes? Nothing caps a good movie like some funny outtakes playing while the credits roll. Two flicks to recommend with some hysterical outtakes: The Cannonball Run and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. … Dear the m’fcker who hacked into my e-mail and sent out a message to everyone on my contact list offering cheap, generic [...]

Olympic Fun Facts & Thursday Ramblings

International competition. Bobsled. Curling. America topples Canada on ice. Alpine skiing. Biathalon. Nordic combined. What’s decent about the Olympics? Everything, or course. From the ladies who like to watch every kind of figure skating to the guys wondering how all these hot chicks got involved in curling, the Olympics offers something for everyone — and [...]

Thursday Ramblings

How cool was “Saved by the Bell?” The decent show from years ago still brings back fond memories. Apparently, according to Screech, it was wicked awesome to be on the show. In his autobiography, he details many scandals that happened on and off the set. Slater raping a girl in his trailer. Zach Morris and Kelly Kapowski having [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Somber anniversary this Thursday for it was 24 years ago that the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart just 73 seconds after take-off due to a faulty O-Ring (really, not a sexual joke). When the ring failed, the rocket and shuttle literally ripped apart. The cockpit hosting the seven astronauts remained intact but it is believed the crew [...]

Thursday Ramblings

TV analysts have been saying for a while now that NBC’s “Heroes” is in trouble, but Jack Bauer may have slammed the nail in its coffin. According to Media Life Magazine, the second night of the “24″ premiere drove audiences far away from NBC’s long-running show. “Heroes” registered 1.8 million viewers on Monday night, 14% less [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Casino gambling is becoming quite the hot issue around Massachusetts. Although it is illegal to open a casino, the state legislature is expected to take up, and many insiders feel they will approve, casino gambling in the state. New Bedford is hot on the trail of a casino, and one developer has released some mighty [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Damn, that’s one huge building they opened in Dubai. By now, everyone knows it’s the tallest building in the world, but did you know it contains a seven-star hotel designed by Georgio Armani? It features 160 rooms and suites across 10 floors with eight restaurants, a library, swimming pool and gym. This Dubai place sounds [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Meet Tubesteak’s dreamgirl, Michelle Thompson, above. What makes her Tube’s top babe? She has a rare medical condition called Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome. Her condition forces her to constantly crave some loving. She has 300 orgasms a day! Her recent plight is noteworthy, though. She has dated men on and off but has never found one [...]

Thursday Ramblings

What’s the best way to dispose of a rotting whale carcass? Well according to the Oregon Highway Division, it’s with a half-ton of dynamite. Our tale begins 39 years ago when a dead sperm whale surfaced on an Oregon beach. Officials from various state agencies put their heads together, with a little help from the [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Two big thumbs up for the Rose Alley Ale House’s Halloween Party last Friday. Two highlights: The two girls dressed as hookers making out with each other (and everyone around them), and the guy dressed like the Jagerbomb Dude walking around saying “I shower in that shit” while double-fisting Heinekens. Got a few minutes? Vote on CollegeHumor’s [...]

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The treasure security business got a big wake-up call 45 years ago today. On Oct. 29, 1964, several major gems valued at millions of dollars were stolen from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Dubbed the “jewelry heist of the century,” the thieves were hardly the kind you see planning these major heists [...]

Thursday Ramblings

With Halloween coming up, the rush is on to find a decent costume to wear. The rush is also on for watchdog groups to get irate at politically incorrect costumes, like the “illegal alien” costume, which is an orange prison jumpsuit with an alien mask and a fake green card. Those looking for a real [...]

Thursday Ramblings

October 15th carries much historical significance in terms of sporting events. On this day in 1981, Krazy George Henderson invented the very decent wave. That’s right, next time your at a ballgame and people start doing the wave, think of Krazy George (Yes, it’s his real name). It all started in Oakland as the A’s hosted the [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Like the burger above? It may be the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten. It’s a bacon cheeseburger with a buttered Krispy Kreme donut as the bun. The 1,500-calorie “Craz-E Burger” has become a national phenomenon, and it all started at the Big E Fair in Western Mass, where about 1,000 were sold every day. [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Happy 39th birthday to Walt Disney World in Florida, quite a decent place. Did you know that the Magic Kingdom alone employs 66,000 people with a payroll of more than $1.2 billion, and the entire Disney complex of 25,000 acres is almost the size of San Francisco?. I don’t care how, but every kid should [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Looking for Patriots news? The best source is by far Mike Reiss’ blog on ESPNBoston.com. The former Globe Pats writer updates his blog several times every day and his Mailbag is second to none. … So I’ll bet $100 that if you have both Tom Brady and Steve Slaton on your Fantasy Football Team, you’re [...]

Thursday Ramblings

Happy 379th birthday to Boston! That’s right, on this day in 1630, the City of Boston was founded by Puritan colonists from England. So all you beantown people out there, grab a brewski and celebrate. …  Nothing like a opening-night scare to knock the “we’re awesome” out of the Patriots locker room. They know they [...]

Thursday Ramblings: Patriots Preview Edition

A combination of the ability of Jarvis Green and draft picks Ron Brace (second round) and Myron Pryor (sixth round) is what ultimately sent Richard Seymour to Oakland. It wasn’t a money issue, as the Pats would have happily just eaten his $3-plus million salary this year and not resigned the former Georgia Bulldog next [...]

Thursday Ramblings

The Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford announced its season schedule recently, and suspiciously there is a lack of good jams coming in the fall and winter. Who is coming, however, is hysterical comedian Ron White (Tater’ Salad). Did you know Ron White got arrested one year ago for possession of marijuana on a private plane? [...]

Thursday Ramblings

I’m quietly becoming addicted to the escape games on Bored.com. For anyone who hasn’t checked them out, It’s a flash game where you use your mouse to explore a room and try to find a way out. Great way to kill some time after you’ve read Decent Community at work. While you’re at Bored.com, try [...]

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