"What's the cost of not showing up to court? For PepsiCo Inc., it's a $1.26 billion default judgment. A Wisconsin state court socked the company with the monster award in a case alleging that PepsiCo stole the idea to bottle and sell purified water from two Wisconsin men.
Now the company is scrambling to salvage the situation. The damages award was handed down on Sept. 30. PepsiCo filed motions to vacate the order and dismiss the claims on Oct. 13, saying it wasn't even aware of the lawsuit until Oct. 6."
(Yahoo)
October 28, 2009
Interesting Facts You May Not Have Known About Ferrari . . . . .
Enzo was a Bad Ass
In 1919, while driving through the mountains of southern Italy to go to a race, Enzo Ferrari and fellow racer Ugo Sivocci were trapped by deep snow. They were going to be attacked by a pack of wolves but Enzo scared them off with a revolver that he kept with him at all times. They made the race.
The black prancing horse in the famous Ferrari logo was originally the symbol of Count Francesco Baracca, a flying ace in the Italian air force during World War I.
Origin of Prancing Horse Logo
In 1923, Enzo Ferrari met Baracca's mother, Countess Paolina, who asked that he use the horse on his cars for good luck. It must've worked for Ferrari though Baracca didn't fare so well: his plane was shot down and he was killed in action at the age of 30.
The Most Expensive ... Brochure?!
You all know that Ferraris are expensive, but would you believe that even their brochures are pricey? In 1985, a brochure for the 1960's Ferrari 250 Le Mans fetched £1,070 at a Christie's auction in Monaco. A world record till today.
(Neatorama)
In 1919, while driving through the mountains of southern Italy to go to a race, Enzo Ferrari and fellow racer Ugo Sivocci were trapped by deep snow. They were going to be attacked by a pack of wolves but Enzo scared them off with a revolver that he kept with him at all times. They made the race.
The black prancing horse in the famous Ferrari logo was originally the symbol of Count Francesco Baracca, a flying ace in the Italian air force during World War I.
Origin of Prancing Horse Logo
In 1923, Enzo Ferrari met Baracca's mother, Countess Paolina, who asked that he use the horse on his cars for good luck. It must've worked for Ferrari though Baracca didn't fare so well: his plane was shot down and he was killed in action at the age of 30.
The Most Expensive ... Brochure?!
You all know that Ferraris are expensive, but would you believe that even their brochures are pricey? In 1985, a brochure for the 1960's Ferrari 250 Le Mans fetched £1,070 at a Christie's auction in Monaco. A world record till today.
(Neatorama)
A Good Reason Why L.A. Does Not Need A NFL Team . . . . .
"• ... And I've had my experiences with disinterested fans before. I played in Los Angeles. I'll use that as another warning: L.A. doesn't need a team.
Here's the problem I encountered. There are just too many transient people living in L.A. If you're a Bears fan living in L.A., you carry your Bears allegiances to L.A. And when an L.A. team is not winning, people have plenty of other things to do. In Pittsburgh, Sundays are all about football. In Hollywood, they'll take the family to Disneyland or Universal Studios on a Sunday rather than watch a 4-10 team play.
I can't tell you how bizarre it was as a rookie to come from a school, Notre Dame, where we had thousands of people waiting outside our hotel for us on the road, just to welcome us, to the Los Angeles Rams, where we could barely get a thousand people in the stadium for a game. That just baffled me."
Jerome Bettis editorial (SI)
Here's the problem I encountered. There are just too many transient people living in L.A. If you're a Bears fan living in L.A., you carry your Bears allegiances to L.A. And when an L.A. team is not winning, people have plenty of other things to do. In Pittsburgh, Sundays are all about football. In Hollywood, they'll take the family to Disneyland or Universal Studios on a Sunday rather than watch a 4-10 team play.
I can't tell you how bizarre it was as a rookie to come from a school, Notre Dame, where we had thousands of people waiting outside our hotel for us on the road, just to welcome us, to the Los Angeles Rams, where we could barely get a thousand people in the stadium for a game. That just baffled me."
Jerome Bettis editorial (SI)
I'm Glad Someone Said This . . . . .
Don't be like Mike: Jordan's son making mistake with shoe switch
"It's fascinating how genetics can shape an athlete. Michael Jordan, for example, appears to have passed along some of his talents to his kids.
Michael Jordan has a contract with Nike. As far as I'm aware, the contract doesn't include his family.
It's true that being the offspring of the uber-famous can be uncomfortable. Usually those kids try to blend in with their peers.
But Marcus Jordan seems unfazed by drawing attention to himself. If he had any chance of fitting in at UCF as just another team member, he ruined that with his stubborn allegiance to a corporate logo, one that he did nothing to earn.
And, in the Jordan family, it is all about the shoes."
(SI)
"It's fascinating how genetics can shape an athlete. Michael Jordan, for example, appears to have passed along some of his talents to his kids.
Michael Jordan has a contract with Nike. As far as I'm aware, the contract doesn't include his family.
It's true that being the offspring of the uber-famous can be uncomfortable. Usually those kids try to blend in with their peers.
But Marcus Jordan seems unfazed by drawing attention to himself. If he had any chance of fitting in at UCF as just another team member, he ruined that with his stubborn allegiance to a corporate logo, one that he did nothing to earn.
And, in the Jordan family, it is all about the shoes."
(SI)
Man V. Food - Canivore Episode (10/28/09) . . . . .
Tonite's Man V. Food episode is being labeled: "Carnivore Edition" as "Adam’s search for the best grub in the US takes him to Baltimore, MD, for some pit beef and the Great Steak Challenge."
I am definitely tuning in to tonite's episode. I want to see what great steak challenge he goes up against in Baltimore.
(ManVFood - Travel Channel)
I am definitely tuning in to tonite's episode. I want to see what great steak challenge he goes up against in Baltimore.
(ManVFood - Travel Channel)
What Your Beer Brand Says About Your Personality . . . . .
Budweiser:
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Because you’re an honest hard working American, who wants an honest hard-working American beer.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Have you ever tried another beer? Budweiser isn’t better than some things that leak out of trauma patients.
__
Coors Light
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your want a beer that tastes like a mountain. This beer also regularly claims to be “cold” tasting.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Of course it does. What kind of idiot likes to drink warm beer? Your beer is cold. You’ve got science on your side.
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Heineken
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer is so exotic, it comes from Europe. You don’t know where in Europe specifically, but it’s definitely not from around here.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Not likely. Heineken isn’t much different than every other lager on the market. And it’s everywhere - these days, a Heineken is a little less exotic than the McRib.
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Tequiza
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer has the refreshing taste of tequila and salt. Your beer is itself already pretty wasted, but is getting a second wind.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Oh good gravy, no. But this is probably the only beer in the world that tastes better when drunk in the shower.
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Guinness
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer comes from pretty far away, and is the drink of choice for many of the top professional alcoholics.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
There’s better stouts out there, but this is a solid all round choice, and apparently a mandatory one if you aspire to be an Irish novelist.
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Corona
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer tastes refreshing when drunk in the bright sunshine.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Almost everything taste refreshing when drunk in the sunshine, and many of those things actually taste like beer as well. Consequently, Corona is undeniably a better beer than milk, but not much else.
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Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer was brewed by serious west coast beer drinkers, who probably have serious west coast beards. Bearded men are generally tiresome to spend much time around, but when they develop an interest in something, they tend to do it pretty well.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Pretty good chance, but you’ll look like a dick if you bring it up, and may get mocked for your elitism and the snobbish way you wear that cravat.
__
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer is dirt-cheap, and is the favored drink of hardened Midwestern alcoholics, and young men who think hardened Midwestern alcoholism is “hilarious.”
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
No, but you weren’t buying it for the taste, were you?
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Cantillon Blåbær Lambik
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer has papers. Your beer has a pedigree. Your beer has a healthy coat, strong teeth and spectacular hindquarters. Your beer will stud for a nominal fee.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Sure, but it’s not something you can drink twenty of while sitting in a lawn chair half submerged in a children’s wading pool, is it?
(Cracked)
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Because you’re an honest hard working American, who wants an honest hard-working American beer.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Have you ever tried another beer? Budweiser isn’t better than some things that leak out of trauma patients.
__
Coors Light
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your want a beer that tastes like a mountain. This beer also regularly claims to be “cold” tasting.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Of course it does. What kind of idiot likes to drink warm beer? Your beer is cold. You’ve got science on your side.
__
Heineken
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer is so exotic, it comes from Europe. You don’t know where in Europe specifically, but it’s definitely not from around here.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Not likely. Heineken isn’t much different than every other lager on the market. And it’s everywhere - these days, a Heineken is a little less exotic than the McRib.
__
Tequiza
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer has the refreshing taste of tequila and salt. Your beer is itself already pretty wasted, but is getting a second wind.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Oh good gravy, no. But this is probably the only beer in the world that tastes better when drunk in the shower.
__
Guinness
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer comes from pretty far away, and is the drink of choice for many of the top professional alcoholics.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
There’s better stouts out there, but this is a solid all round choice, and apparently a mandatory one if you aspire to be an Irish novelist.
__
Corona
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer tastes refreshing when drunk in the bright sunshine.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Almost everything taste refreshing when drunk in the sunshine, and many of those things actually taste like beer as well. Consequently, Corona is undeniably a better beer than milk, but not much else.
__
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer was brewed by serious west coast beer drinkers, who probably have serious west coast beards. Bearded men are generally tiresome to spend much time around, but when they develop an interest in something, they tend to do it pretty well.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Pretty good chance, but you’ll look like a dick if you bring it up, and may get mocked for your elitism and the snobbish way you wear that cravat.
__
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer is dirt-cheap, and is the favored drink of hardened Midwestern alcoholics, and young men who think hardened Midwestern alcoholism is “hilarious.”
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
No, but you weren’t buying it for the taste, were you?
__
Cantillon Blåbær Lambik
Reason your beer is better than that asshole’s:
Your beer has papers. Your beer has a pedigree. Your beer has a healthy coat, strong teeth and spectacular hindquarters. Your beer will stud for a nominal fee.
Is my beer really better than that asshole’s?
Sure, but it’s not something you can drink twenty of while sitting in a lawn chair half submerged in a children’s wading pool, is it?
(Cracked)
Gotta Love Philly Sports Fans For Showing Their Extreme Enthusiam . . . . .
"BENSALEM, Pa. -- Police in a Philadelphia suburb charge a woman offered sex in exchange for series seats.
According to investigators, 43-year-old Susan Finkelstein posted an online ad on Craigslist.
She said she's a die-hard Phillies fan and buxom blonde in desperate need of tickets."
(KTLA)
According to investigators, 43-year-old Susan Finkelstein posted an online ad on Craigslist.
She said she's a die-hard Phillies fan and buxom blonde in desperate need of tickets."
(KTLA)
Speaking Of Cars That Look Alike . . . . .
An earlier post today was talking about how Asian car manufacturers had similar looking cars, more so the body lines and front ends. Here is another example of cars with similar front ends.
Ford Focus RS
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
(Autoblog)
Ford Focus RS
&
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
(Autoblog)
In Every Family There's Always A Cousin Competing For Attention . . . . .
I have been following the developments of the Toyota/Subaru FT-86 joint venture vehicle ever since the concepts drawings were leaked to the public. With the potential production model vehicle being introduced to the public last week at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, I have officially become a fan of the car. Not only because it looks awesome, but also because it is being rumored to be powered by a "2.0 liter, four cylinder boxer engine dubbed the "C-45 Boxer" and making between 200 and 250 HP will power the rear wheels through a manual six speed transmission." (Jalopnik) In addition to that, sport compact cars like this are an aftermarket parts manufacturer's dream because of its potential for a large demand of aftermarket parts from the owners.
But unfortunately in every large family, there is always a competitive cousin who cannot share the superstar spotlight with any other family member. As is the case with this Toyota/Subaru joint venture vehicle.
On the heels of the release of the Toyota version, rumors are starting to swirl about the Subaru version. Subaru has already given its version its very own chassis code. It "will be branded as the 216A. This is to “clearly distinguish between the Toyota and Subaru version of the car”." (7Tune)
Here's where things get interesting and where Subaru adds it own special manufacturing touches to further identify it as a Subaru branded vehicle. Toyota's version will apparently be powered by a naturally-aspirated engine and will be RWD from the factory. Subaru's, in addition to the body styling changes depicted in the rendering above, is expected to be powered "by a 2.0 liter turbo charged powerplant feeding power to all four wheels."
So you have your choice of 2 cousins from the same family. One may be hot, the other may be beautiful. One might be slutty, the other might be a whore. However you describe 2 sexy cousins from the same family, you can't really lose by choosing either one. You just have to live with what ever joys and pains your choice provides you with.
(Autospies)
Yes Asians Do Look Alike . . . . .
Blue Car - Toyota/Subaru FT-86 Concept
Orange Car - Hyundai Genesis
(Autospies)
Silver Car - Infiniti G37
(Autospies)
Not only do Asians in human form look similar no matter what nationality they are, but it's now trickling down to the cars that Asian automakers manufacturer. Case in point the 3 cars pictured above from Toyota/Subaru, Hyundai and Inifiti (Nissan).
Lakers 2009 Championship Ring Ceremony Thoughts . . . . .
1. Was it just me or did Jeanie Buss look pretty hot? I think she might a future candidate for Hella Hot Hottie.
2. Big props to the barbershop that cut Ron Artest's hair. That was a work of art.
3. Awkward moment of the night: It looked like Phil Jackson didn't know how to embrace Jeanie Buss at center court after getting his ring. It had that look of "I want to hug you and get a kiss, but we have to keep this professional looking. We are in front of the home crowd on a nationally televised game, and your dad."
2. Big props to the barbershop that cut Ron Artest's hair. That was a work of art.
3. Awkward moment of the night: It looked like Phil Jackson didn't know how to embrace Jeanie Buss at center court after getting his ring. It had that look of "I want to hug you and get a kiss, but we have to keep this professional looking. We are in front of the home crowd on a nationally televised game, and your dad."
Why Marriage Is A Staple Of Comedic Material . . . . .
"Before Odom receives a championship ring (to be presented on the NBA's opening night) to go along with his wedding ring, he and his wife, Khloe, got tattoos of each other's initials on their hands. Anyone else notice that when they put their hands together it spells "loko?" Just saying."
(SI)
Hella Hot Hottie (10/28/09) . . . . .
"There is no such thing as a woman who is out of your league. You just haven‘t had the opportunity to sweep your dream girl off of her feet yet."
The Hella Hot Hottie for this week was chosen because of the following 3 characteristics. #1, she is obviously hot, as she has been featured in FHM Magazine. #2, I wish I could have the same professional career as her. #3, in addition to her beauty and awesome career, she was chosen as a contestant on the second season of Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice TV show and survived 9 weeks!
Natalie Gulbis
She has one has diverse professional career portfolio. LPGA golf professional, beautiful model, successful businesswoman, desired marketing spokesperson, and philanthropist. I am very envious of her primary professional career (golf professional) because she gets paid to travel the world and play my favorite recreational sport, golf. I unfortunately have pay to travel the world and play recreational golf.
www.NatalieGulbis.com
FHM article
The Hella Hot Hottie for this week was chosen because of the following 3 characteristics. #1, she is obviously hot, as she has been featured in FHM Magazine. #2, I wish I could have the same professional career as her. #3, in addition to her beauty and awesome career, she was chosen as a contestant on the second season of Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice TV show and survived 9 weeks!
Natalie Gulbis
She has one has diverse professional career portfolio. LPGA golf professional, beautiful model, successful businesswoman, desired marketing spokesperson, and philanthropist. I am very envious of her primary professional career (golf professional) because she gets paid to travel the world and play my favorite recreational sport, golf. I unfortunately have pay to travel the world and play recreational golf.
www.NatalieGulbis.com
FHM article
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