A TV Show You Should Add To Your Viewing Schedule . . . . .

Men Of A Certain Age on TNT link

If you are of the male gender, you should consider watching this show. I just finished watching the premier episode tonite and I look forward to watching future episodes. You may not relate to any one certain character entirely, but you can easily relate to the experiences of any one of the characters.

The best part (for me at least), is the dialogue is not sugar coated. They cuss (and it's not bleeped out!), they are sarcastic, they fib, they are going through stuff. In other words, they middle aged men dealing with life and its bs. Hopefully, this show will "stay real" without going too Hollywood.

The only downside of the show is the choppy transitions from character to character. That is probably just an editing thing that I am sure will be smoothed out as the show progresses.

Men Of A Certain Age link (TNT)

An Intriguing Culinary Dish . . . . .

Wasabi-Battered Calamari with Wasabi Mayo



Wasabi-Battered Calamari with Wasabi Mayonnaise

Ingredients

For the calamari:
1/2 pound calamari tubes, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
1/2 cup flour
1 1/4 teaspoons wasabi powder
Salt
Vegetable oil for frying
Lime wedges

For the mayo:
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 drops white wine vinegar
Pinch salt
5 tablespoons light olive oil
3 tablespoons wasabi oil

Note: You can easily make the Wasabi Mayonnaise hotter by changing the proportion of olive oil and wasabi oil. I purchased the wasabi oil at Whole Foods in the fish section.
Procedure

1. Fill a cast iron skillet halfway up with vegetable oil, and heat to 375°F.

2. While it comes to temperature, make the Wasabi Mayonnaise. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and salt. Mix the oils together, and then drizzle in very slowly while you whisk, making sure to keep the mixture emulsified. You don't want to refrigerate this; just make it right before you eat. The calamari, as well, should be eaten immediately.

3. Toss the calamari rings with the flour and wasabi powder in a large baggie. Dump the contents of the baggie into a large-mesh sieve, and shake off the excess.

4. Fry the calamari in 3 batches for just 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towel, and sprinkle with salt. Serve with the Wasabi Mayonnaise and lime wedges.

(SeriousEats)

New Lunch Hours . . . . .

Early Bird: Bouchon Beverly Hills



"Bouchon Beverly Hills just opened for lunch. The lighting is oh so flattering. The setting glamorous. And the food? Let's just say Beverly Hills has never experienced French bistro food so impeccably executed. Thomas Keller, the force behind the French Laundry in Napa Valley and Per Se in New York, doesn't fool around."

(SeriousEats)

French Dip Wars Heat Up In Los Angeles . . . . .

"Bring a book to Cole's on Tuesday and you'll get a coupon for $1 off the restaurant's famous French dip sandwich. If you know French dips, you know that Cole's makes a very good one -- although whether it was invented there or at Philippe's in Chinatown is a matter of some dispute. But this isn't about long-standing sandwich rivalries -- it's about getting a birthday bargain."

(DailyDish)

8 Reasons Why Robotech Is Better Than Macross . . . . .

1) Robotech Has Better Theme Music

2) Robotech Didn't Result in Clash of the Bionoids

3) Robotech Inspired Fewer Awful Sequels

4) Robotech Inspired Fewer Awful Videogames

5) Robotech Has More Empowered Women

6) Robotech Has Less Ridiculous Names

7) Robotech Is Longer

8) Robotech Makes Max and Miriya's Romance Less Insulting

(ToplessRobot)

New Era And Lego Have Teamed Up On A Winter Collection . . . . .

(Urlesque)

Your Serato Can And Will Be Used Against You In A Court Of Law . . . . .

Police are Now Confiscating DJ Laptops as “Evidence’ for Illegal Parties-What’s next?

'I wanna make sure that every DJ reading this pays close attention and doesn’t dismiss this. Its all about setting legal precedent so police can take things a step further. This is pointed out in the article.

Every DJ reading this needs to realize that this so-called collection of evidence will eventually start happening when the RIAA and the organizations it backs (I.e. Music First Coalition, Sound Exchange etc) began tracking down DJs who aren’t paying licensing fees for their music, especially if they are rocking at these ‘underground’ parties. This will really happen if they manage to push John Conyers bill HR 848 and make that into law.

For those who don’t know, HR 848 is a performance tax they want to charge radio. Play a song on the air and the artist (translation really the label using the artists as fronts) should get some money. This talk about playing songs for promotional purposes has fallen on def ears as far as the labels are concerned. Once this bill passes they will then use this argument of ’precedent’ and make the case that since radio is paying a performance license so should deejays and club venues. This argument of ‘precendence‘ is the same scurrilous tactic they are using now to try and pass HR 848, except they are pointing to the highly contested bill that made internet and satellite radio pay similar fees as justification. They are likely to argue that the DJ is making living off the backs of hardworking artists and that there would be no career if it wasn’t for the artist thus an artist should share in a percentage of the revenues. Keep your eyes open.."

(HipHopAndPolitics)

And Her Kryptonite Is . . . . .

Sarah Palin Might Be Terrified Of Asians

"Are you surprised? Really, are you surprised at all? Sarah Palin isn’t even real, I don’t think. I think she’s a comic construct of every stereotype of politicians and beauty queens ratcheted up to 11. In a story that was completely missed by the mainstream liberal media, Sarah Palin’s dad said she left Hawaii because — wait for it — there were too many Asians. And Pacific Islanders"

(Manolith)

And The Winner Is . . . . .

One-Hit Wonder Of The Decade Announced

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

Daniel Powter: Bad Day

Terror Squad: Lean Back

Crazytown: Butterfly

MIMs: This Is Why I’m Hot

D4L: Laffy Taffy

(Manolith)

Like You Didn't Already Know This . . . . .

(Maxim)

Add This To My Christmas Wish List . . . . .

Spycam Classic Lighter Camera

(ThinkGeek)

Today's Informative Post . . . . .

Girl On Girl: 11 Misconceptions About Lesbians

1. Lesbians hate men. Actually, I find that often the opposite is true. A lot of gay women I know have a ton of guy friends and find that they get along with dudes as well as with chicks. I like checking out girls and my straight lady friends aren’t so interested in doing that. I feel very comfortable with my guy friends because they don’t care about how I look and don’t gossip to nearly the same degree. That said, I am very, very close to some of my female friends. There is definitely a very special bond between people of the same gender.

2. Being gay is easier than being straight because you’re dating someone who is the same gender as you. I wish this were true, but it isn’t. Guys complain that girls are impossible to figure out and I agree. I don’t understand my own emotions and feelings half the time, let alone another woman’s. Oh yeah, and if you think having sex with someone who has the same parts as you is easier, you’re wrong there too. You know how it’s easy to put mascara on yourself but not on someone else? Yeah, it’s kind of like that.

3. There is always a “man” and a “woman” in lesbian relationships. Nope. My girlfriend and I both happen to be pretty feminine. I have seen lesbian couples where both women are on the masculine side, too. Believe it or not, lesbians care a lot about personality, just like straight couples. We don’t just go around trying to fill a gender deficiency. Who we are attracted to doesn’t have a whole lot to do with how we ourselves look. Rather, it has to do with … who we are attracted to. Wow, what a concept!

4. Lesbians scissor. No, no, no! When having sex, women do not lie in the opposite direction, spread their legs and grind their vaginas together. I don’t know if this weirdness was invented by “South Park,” but I see it on lesbian pornos all the time and, frankly, it’s totally creepy.

5. Lesbians have daddy issues or were sexually abused as kids. Puhleeasee! My sexual preference has nothing to do with trauma or some kind of damage that happened to me as a child. Imagine, for a moment, what this convo would look like if it went the opposite way:

Straight woman: I’m straight.
Lesbian: Ooooh! Do you have a really bad relationship with your mother?!
Straight woman: No.
Lesbian: Well, you must have been sexually abused by a big, mean lesbian as a child.

Ridiculous, isn’t it?

6. If you are a lesbian you’ve never had a meaningful relationship or been in love with a man. This is a hard one to make people believe, but it isn’t true. When I was younger, I identified as bisexual and had a three-year relationship with a man whom I loved a lot. A few years after we broke up, I realized I couldn’t date or sleep with men anymore because I didn’t feel sexually attracted to them. Things change, OK? A woman who has a relationship with a woman is free to identify as straight when the relationship ends, so why can’t I do the opposite?

7. Lesbians get committed really fast and don’t cheat. The old joke that a lesbian’s second date is renting a U-Haul is stupid. Like straight couples, some become a “we” very fast, and some don’t. Oh yeah, and you know how promiscuity happens in some hetero relationships and not in others? Surprise! That also happens with homosexual couples. Let’s stop stereotyping women as commitment-obsessed, clingy crazies, OK?

8. Women who like women—especially bisexual chicks—are just dying to take part in your threesome. Obviously, this varies depending on the person. I, myself, do not want to share my girlfriend with anyone. I’d rather drink a bottle of shampoo than watch someone else touch her. And, no, I do not want to have sex with you and your boyfriend. By the way, girls, my involvement in your sex life isn’t going to make your BF love you more.

9. Lesbian sex is soft and gentle. Ha! I am currently sporting a huge bruise on my right leg in the shape of my girlfriend’s teeth. I have hickeys all over my neck and I feel like I rode a bike 10 miles yesterday. Draw your own conclusions.

10. Lesbians don’t wear lingerie. Wrong again. Girls wear sexy underwear for their boyfriends and girls wear sexy underwear for their girlfriends. The difference? Lesbians are aware of how uncomfortable that crap is and appreciate it more.

11. It’s just a phase. Roar! Nothing incites rage in me like the old it’s-just-a-phase crap. When I was straight, no one told me it was just a phase. Like a lot of these other misconceptions, you wouldn’t say it to a straight person, so don’t say it to me. It’s hurtful and offensive because tons of thought, anguish and emotion went in to figuring out my sexuality. To dismiss it as a phase is also to say I wasted months of my life thinking about something that isn’t real.

(TheFrisky)

GGGGGoooooaaaaalllll . . . . .

Pictures here (COED Magazine)

Go - Fight - Win . . . . .

Pictures here (COEDMagazine)

This Is Important Information That You Need To Know . . . . .

(Cracked)

Why Darth Vader Talked The Way He Did . . . . .

(Bits&Pieces)

I Get The Message . . . . .

More pictures here (Attuworld)

Food Review - Albertson's Carrot Cake . . . . .

The nice thing about this piece of cake was that it was a generous single sized portion. Also, I am not a big fan of carrot cake with a huge amount of frosting on it, as I think that takes away a lot from the cake. This piece has a nice single layer of frosting only. As for the cake, carrot cake is what is is. It is not overly moist, but it is not completely dry either. It's just ok. I use to be such a big fan of carrot cake. But after eating this piece, I don't know why I was such a big fan. I should have gotten a slice of the red velvet cake instead.

Keep Your DJ Skills Sharp While On The Go . . . . .

http://gizmodo.com/5420604/play-pocket-dj-with-touchtable-mixer



(Gizmodo)

Do You See A Trend . . . . .

(Gizmodo)

Everyone Just Wants To Feel Loved . . . . .

Bizarre Japanese CD lets 600 different girls say “I love you” to you

(CrunchGear)

The GBoard Keyboard For GMail . . . . .

(CrunchGear)

McDonald's Worldwide Cuisine . . . . .

More pictures here (DarkRoastedBlend)

Now That's A Gift With Some Class . . . . .

(CoolMaterial)

Put Your Car On Cruise And Lay Back With Some Tunes . . . . .

Nike Basketball - MVPuppets: “We’re Back” Video



(FreshnessMag)

Senor` Ochocinco Shows His Cultural Roots . . . . .

From FANSIDED.COM: If Chad Ochocinco thinks he got fined for joke bribing a ref during a challenge with a dollar bill, his wallet is about to get hit a lot harder this time around. The NFL has a strict no-props policy for post-TD celebrations, and No. 85 went straight to the sideline and put on a freakin’ poncho and sombrero. No joke. Ochocinco is now Ponchocinco. Gotta love Chad having fun and entertaining the fans, but the No Fun League will surely feel differently. Enjoy!

Now This Is Impressive . . . . .

(Imgur)

The Real iPhone User Manual . . . . .

(Gawker)

I Dare You To Top This . . . . .

(Imgur)

What I Don't Want For Christmas . . . . .

(Imgur)

A Map Of The Lands Of Human Sexuality . . . . .

(Imgur)

How Many Of You Remember This Track . . . . .

I was diggin' in my mp3 files and came across this. Enjoy.

You Gotta Have A Claim To Fame To Attract Diners . . . . .

Knowlwood: The world’s best burger?

"Today’s stop is Knowlwood, a family restaurant that started in the Anaheim Hills area more than 50 years ago and today still churns out tons of burgers for the hometown crowd. (There are locations in Anaheim, Fullerton, Laguna Niguel, Irvine and Santa Ana.)

What interested me is that for the longest time this burger joint topped The Register’s Best of Orange County feature, from 1999 to 2006, according to Knowlwood’s Web site. For the fact that they’ve dubbed their burgers the “World’s Best” I decided it was time to investigate.

How did the “World’s Best” burgers go over?

Pretty well, actually."

(OCRegister)

The King Ringing The Bell . . . . .

Burger King’s deep discounts hurting Taco Bell

"Sales at Irvine-based Taco Bell are suffering thanks to deep discounts at Burger King, a restaurant analyst wrote after the chain’s parent company issued poor fourth-quarter results.

Yum Brands warned Friday that a “difficult consumer environment” would make it hard to increase sales at its outlets that have been open for a least a year, according to Reuters.

The company said it expected fourth-quarter same-store restaurant sales to decline 8 percent in the United States. Yum’s key domestic brands — Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell — compete with chains like McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza and Burger King.

Mark Kalinowski, a restaurant analyst at Janney Capital Markets in New York, said Burger King is winning the cheap eats war with its $1 double cheeseburger."

(OCRegister)

Restaurant Holiday Gift Card Deals . . . . .

Z’Tejas at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa: For every $25 gift card purchase, you will receive a $5 gift card. Purchases may be made at the restaurant or online (www.ztejas.com) until Dec. 24. The $5 bonus cards may be redeemed from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28.

Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point: Purchase a $75 gift card & receive a $25 reward card. The reward car is redeemable Jan. 1 through March 31. (Min. $40 purchase)

Tacos & Co. (5 O.C. locations) offers my favorite “cheap eats” gift card deal. Here’s how it works: Pay $100 and get $150 worth of gift cards. That’s $50 free bonus bucks! The cards are sold in $10 denominations. So when you buy 10, you get a total of 15 gift cards. I took advantage of this deal last year, and used my gift cards to purchase “party packs” for small family gatherings.

Taco Mesa & Taco Rosa restaurants: Both sister concepts are giving diners 20% off all gift card purchases during the month of December. For example, if buy a $50 gift card, you pay $40.

El Torito Grill and Chevy’s restaurants are giving a $10 bonus card for use in January and February with the purchase of a $50 gift card. Sister concepts — Acapulco and El Torito — will give you a $10 gift card when you buy a $40 gift card. The bonus card is valid in January and February. All brands are owned by Cypress-based Real Mex Restaurants.

Lake Forest-based Del Taco is offering gift card buyers a coupon for two free tacos with every $10 gift card purchase. Also, got to love their fun gift cards, shown right, with an image of Coca-Cola Santa Claus. The holiday cards come in $10, $25, $50 or $100 values and can be purchased in any restaurant or online at deltaco.com

T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants: If you buy any denomination gift card, you get an instant entry ticket that could be worth free food or a cash prize as high as $1,000. The gift card promo is valid from now until Jan. 5.

Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe: Buy a $20 gift card and get $5 added to the card.

San Clemente-based Pick Up Stix is offering customers a $5 gift card for every $25 gift card purchase.

Daphne’s Greek Cafe: Buy a $25 gift card, and get a $5 bonus voucher now until Dec. 31. The $5 voucher can be redeemed only in January.

Wildfish Seafood Grille in Newport Beach is offering guests a $20 bonus gift card for every $100 in gift cards purchased.

Denny’s is giving diners a $5 gift card with every $25 gift card purchase.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Newport Beach: For every $100 in gift cards purchased, receive a $20 gift card. (Bonus card must be redeemed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 10)

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine in Newport Beach and Anaheim: For every $100 in gift cards purchased, receive a $20 gift card. (Bonus card must be redeemed between Jan. 1 and Feb. 10)

TAPS Fish House & Brewery: For every $100 in gift cards purchased, receive a complimentary Sunday Brunch meal — a $35 value. The brunch voucher is good from Jan. 1 through Nov. 30, 2010 at restaurants Brea and Corona. (Special charity deal: If you bring in a gift card from Ralphs valued at $20 or more, you will get a complimentary Sunday Brunch certificate. TAPS will donate the Ralphs gift cards to the Heart of Downtown Food Bank in downtown Fullerton.)

The Cheesecake Factory: For every $25 gift certificate purchased, you’ll receive a gift card redeemable for a free slice of cheesecake (valid from Dec. 26 to March 30.) Buy $50 in gift certificates, get two free slices of cheesecake.

The Counter: Buy a $25 gift certificate and get a free 1/3 lb. burger. (Offer good chain-wide, including Irvine restaurant)

Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s: The fine dining eatery will give you 10% off any gift certificates valued at $200 to $400. For gift certificates valued at more than $500, you will receive a 20% discount.

Morton’s The Steakhouse: This gift card “bonus” is valid from Jan. 2, 2010 to March 31. When you purchase $500, you will receive $100 or purchase $300 and get $50. (Local Morton’s located at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana and Anaheim.)

Pizzeria Ortica in Costa Mesa is offering 10% discount on gift certificates.

Lucca Cafe in Irvine is giving away a bottle of wine with $100
gift certificate purchase.

Scott’s Seafood in Costa Mesa near South Coast Plaza: For every $150 you purchase in gift cards, Scott’s Seafood will give a $25 certificate for the purchaser.

Original Mike’s in downtown Santa Ana is offering a free $5 gift card when you purchase a $20 gift card.

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin is giving a $50 gift card if you buy a $500 gift card.

Chick-fil-A: No money here, but you can get a free cow calendar with every $20 gift card purchase.

(OCRegister)

Super Mario And His Super Secrets . . . . .

Secret History of Mario -- Revealed!
Even Mario has some skeletons in his closet.

Video link (Yahoo)

That's Driving It Like You Stole It . . . . .

Guy Ritchie wrecks four reasonably-priced cars on Top Gear

"When fans tune in to watch (or torrent) tomorrow night's episode of Top Gear, they'll get to see Snatch director Guy Ritchie regale Jezza, Hamster, and Captain Slow with tales of his stint as the program's Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car.

According to London's Daily Mirror, which spoke to a source who attended the taping, it seems Ritchie wound up doing his best H.B. Halicki impression, killing four of the reasonably-priced crapboxes in his effort to set the fastest celebrity lap. Sloppy track conditions were to blame, says Madonna's ex, according to the Mirror's snitch."

(Autoblog)

Now That's Being Fast And Furious . . . . .

Bogus car hauler stealing luxury autos from dealers in several states?

"The latest tactic for driving luxe without earning it is pretty blatant: just show up and take it! Automotive News reports that the FBI is currently looking into an operation that's using the identity of Atlas Towing and Recovery of Illinois, a real, legitimate business, to take luxury vehicles right out from under the noses of dealerships.

The false haulers are apparently showing up at dealers and picking up cars using Atlas Towing's credentials, causing the National Auto Auction Association to send out a warning. Over the summer, Manheim Auto Auctions also got hit with a fake car hauler, and that operation is believed to be connected to the more recent activity. Dealers have been warned to notify the authorities if anyone posing as Atlas Towing and Recovery comes calling and and tries to pick up vehicles. It is pretty slick, though, showing up with a truck and an air of official-ness. Points for cleverness, but it's likely not clever enough to avoid capture eventually."

(Autoblog)

Weis Envious And Jealous Of The Good Life Here In Cali . . . . .

10:24 AM EST

Carroll denies Weis' allegations

"USC Coach Pete Carroll said statements about him that were attributed to former Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis on an Internet site were "untrue" and "irresponsible." In a question-and-answer session with IrishIllustrated.com Senior Editor Tim Prister, the post said Weis was asked: "Is it frustrating to you Pete Carroll, for example, portrayed in one way ?" The post said Weis responded: "Let me ask you this question: You guys know about things that go on in different places. Was I living with a grad student in Malibu, or was I living with my wife in my house? You could bet that if I were living with a grad student here in South Bend, it would be national news. He's doing it in Malibu and it's not national news. What's the difference? I don't understand. Why is it okay for one guy to do things like that, but for me, I'm scrutinized when I swear. I'm sorry for swearing; absolve my sins.? "It's untrue, it's irresponsible, and it's incredible he'd be talking about me like that," Carroll said of Weis."

(SI)

6:45 PM EST

Weis apologizes to Carroll

"LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Charlie Weis has apologized to Southern California coach Pete Carroll for comments that he says were taken out of context in a recent interview.

In an interview transcript posted on IrishIllustrated.com Saturday, the former Notre Dame coach was quoted interrupting a question featuring Carroll's name with a lengthy answer that suggested Carroll doesn't live with his wife, yet the media never mentions it.

Carroll told the Los Angeles Times that Weis' comments were "untrue" and "irresponsible."

Weis later claimed his comments were meant to be general statements about false Internet rumors and their impact on coaches' lives.

Weis called Carroll to apologize Sunday, saying his words were represented incorrectly."

(SI)

That Was A Hell Of A Play . . . . .

Robert Meachem's touchdown against Redskins

"Facing third-and-26 at the Redskins 44, Brees backpedalled under pressure and threw a desperation pass deep over the middle toward Jeremy Shockey in triple coverage. Kareem Moore dived over Shockey's back to make an interception, rolled over, got up and ran 14 yards before Meachem simply took the ball away from an upright Moore and started running down the sideline -- high-stepping 44 yards for the team's ninth return touchdown of the season, tying the game at 17 with 22 seconds left in the first half."

Video link (SunTimes)

Today's Food Review - Albertson's Carrot Cake . . . . .

I picked up a single serving of Albertson's carrot cake yesterday while I was there shopping. I have high hopes for a good tasty cake. It doesn't have to blow me awake, I just expect it to be on par with the red velvet cake that I got from Ralph's. A complete review after I eat it at lunch.

Sexpo . . . . .

SEXPO – Sexuality and Adult Lifestyle Exhibition is the worlds largest adult show. Sexpo boasts international performers in all aspects of adult entertainment.

The aim of the exhibition is to provide a fun vibrant atmosphere for like minded people - to enjoy and find information on ALL THINGS ADULT.

Sexpo is not just about SEX, it is about sexuality and adult lifestyles. At SEXPO you will find hundreds of exhibitors , and there is something for everyone. If you are looking for that fun, different or even special gift for a friend or loved one. You will find it all at SEXPO.

Our entertainment is second to none, with our international pornstars, male and female HOT bodies, hypnotists, comedians, lingerie parades and our WORLD FAMOUS AMATEUR STRIP!!!

SEXPO provides all their patrons with the opportunity to mix in a bit of shopping and socialising with world class entertainment thrown in – what better way to send a day/night out with friends or with your partner.

Sexpo website

2009 - 2010 BCS Bowl Game Schedule . . . . .

2009-10 College Football Bowl Schedule

(All times posted at Eastern)

New Mexico
Dec. 19 @ 2:30 p.m.
Albuquerque, NM
Wyoming vs. Fresno State
TV: ESPN

St. Petersburg
Dec. 19 @ 8 p.m.
St. Petersburg, FL
Rutgers vs. UCF
TV: ESPN

R&L Carriers New Orleans
Dec. 20 @ 8 p.m.
New Orleans, LA
MTSU vs. Southern Miss
TV: ESPN

MAACO Las Vegas
Dec. 22 @ 8 p.m.
Las Vegas, NV
Oregon State vs. BYU
TV: ESPN

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia
Dec. 23 @ 8 p.m.
San Diego, CA
Utah vs. California
TV: ESPN

Sheraton Hawaii
Dec. 24 @ 8 p.m.
Honolulu, HI
Nevada vs. SMU
TV: ESPN

Emerald
Dec. 26 @ 8:30 p.m.
San Francisco, CA
Boston College vs. USC
TV: ESPN

Meineke Car Care
Dec. 26 @ 4 p.m.
Charlotte, NC
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
TV: ESPN

Little Caesars
Dec. 26 @ 5 p.m.
Detroit, MI
Ohio vs. Marshall
TV: ESPN

Gaylord Hotels Music City
Dec. 27 @ 8 p.m.
Nashville, TN
Kentucky vs. Clemson
TV: ESPN

Independence
Dec. 28 @ 5 p.m.
Shreveport, LA
Texas A&M vs. Georgia
TV: ESPN

Champs Sports
Dec. 29 @ 8 p.m.
Orlando, FL
Miami (FL) vs. Wisconsin
TV: ESPN

EagleBank
Dec. 29 @ 4:30 p.m.
Washington, DC Army or UCLA** vs. Temple
TV: ESPN

Pacific Life Holiday
Dec. 30 @ 8 p.m.
San Diego, CA
Nebraska vs. Arizona
TV: ESPN

Roady's Humanitarian
Dec. 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
Boise, ID
Idaho vs. Bowling Green
TV: ESPN

Texas
Dec. 31 @ 3:30 p.m.
Houston, TX
Missouri vs. Navy
TV: ESPN

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces
Dec. 31 @ TBD
Fort Worth, TX
Air Force vs. Houston
TV: ESPN

Brut Sun
Dec. 31 @ Noon
El Paso, TX
Stanford vs. Oklahoma
TV: CBS

Insight
Dec. 31 @ 5:30 p.m.
Tempe, AZ
Minnesota vs. Iowa State
TV: NFL

Chick-fil-A
Dec. 31 @ 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta, GA
Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee
TV: ESPN

Outback
Jan. 1 @ 11 a.m.
Tampa, FL
Northwestern vs. Auburn
TV: ESPN

Capital One
Jan. 1 @ 1 p.m.
Orlando, FL
Penn State vs. LSU
TV: ABC

Konica Minolta Gator
Jan. 1 @ 1 p.m.
Jacksonville, FL
West Virginia vs. Florida State
TV: CBS

Rose presented by Citi
Jan. 1 @ 5 p.m.
Pasadena, CA
Oregon vs. Ohio State
TV: ABC

Allstate Sugar
Jan. 1 @ 8:30 p.m.
New Orleans, LA
Florida vs. Cincinnati
TV: FOX

AT&T Cotton
Jan. 2 @ 2 p.m.
Arlington, TX
Oklahoma State vs. Mississippi
TV: FOX

AutoZone Liberty
Jan. 2 @ 5:30 p.m.
Memphis, TN
East Carolina vs. Arkansas
TV: ESPN

International
Jan. 2 @ Noon
Toronto, Canada
South Florida vs. Northern Illinois
TV: ESPN2

Papajohns.com
Jan. 2 @ 2 p.m.
Birmingham, AL
Connecticut vs. South Carolina
TV: ESPN

Valero Alamo
Jan. 2 @ 9 p.m.
San Antonio, TX
Texas Tech vs. Michigan State
TV: ESPN

Tostitos Fiesta
Jan. 4 @ TBD
Glendale, AZ
TCU vs. Boise State
TV: FOX

FedEx Orange
Jan. 5 @ 8 p.m.
Miami, FL
Georgia Tech vs. Iowa
TV: FOX

GMAC
Jan. 6 @ 7 p.m.
Mobile, AL
Central Michigan vs. Troy
TV: ESPN

Citi National Championship
Jan. 7 @ 8 p.m.
Pasadena, CA
Texas vs. Alabama
TV: ABC

* BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - When not having a conference champion participating in the BCS National Championship Game, the BCS will have the following conference champions serve as host teams: Rose Bowl - Big Ten and Pac- 10; FedEx Orange Bowl - ACC; Allstate Sugar Bowl - SEC; Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Big 12.

** Note: If Army beats Navy on Dec. 12, it will play in the EagleBank Bowl. If Navy wins, UCLA will accept the bid.

Miscellaneous Monday Memory (12/7/09) . . . . .

This past weekend's activities overload got me thinking about something. And that is how much things have changed as you get older and how things really haven't.

The big thing that hasn't changed is that we all still struggle to find time to get together with our friends. As we get older, and as our schedules get more packed with things to do, it makes it that more difficult for us to get together with our friends. But we still manage to find the time and make the time.

The thing that has changed as we get older is that the group of people we go hang out with grows larger with the additions of significant others and kids. This actually makes the times we get together a lot more fun and just a little bit more louder.

The thing that is never lost in all of this is the good times that we always have when we get together with our friends. Especially when we start reminiscing about things. Those stories will never get old. These are the good times, the real good times.