-The NFL Europa got shut down today after 16 seasons. Instead of running an entire league over there, the NFL wants to focus on playing regular season games in Europe and else where around the world. If it wasn't for NFL Europa, Kurt Warner probably never would have made it to the NFL. His spectacular run from 1999-2001 was probably the best three years ever for a QB, and it led to the Rams winning a Super Bowl. Jake Delhomme and Adam Vinatieri are two other notable stars who got their start in Europe. I can't claim to really care that much about NFL Europa, but I am sure that there is a Hamburg Seas Devils fan sitting in a bar somewhere crying right now.
-While we are on the subject, I really think that the whole idea of playing NFL games overseas is pretty dumb. Why can't the NFL just be content to entertain the American fans? I mean they are basically taking away a home game for some unlucky team every year. Not to mention the affects that all that travel has on the players. A mid-season trip to Germany or England could mess with a team for up to two weeks afterwards. As all NFL fans know, two bad weeks can sink your whole season. I hope they drop this experiment after this year.
-Coca Cola has reportedly spent 4.1 billion dollars to purchase Glaceau, the company that makes Vitamin Water. I'm sure some people are like, "What were they thinking?" Trust me, if you have tried Vitamin Water then you know that this was a good pick-up for Coca Cola. Vitamin Water is great. It is much better than Gatorade in my opinion. If you haven't tried it yet, go get a bottle and give it a shot. Power-C and Formula 50 are my two favorite flavors.
-If you watched the BET Awards, then you probably noticed 50 Cent saying, "Vitamin Water, it doesn't matter anymore..." at the end of his performance. He was referring to the above-mentioned sell. 50 was smart enough to buy a 5% stake in the ownership of the company a few years ago, so you know he's going to get a massive amount of cash once this sale goes final. He's alot smarter than people give him credit for. Then again, this is the same guy who instead of using the correct word medley, said that he was performing "a melody of songs" at the 2005 MTV Awards. I guess I'm getting a little carried away with my love for Vitamin Water.
-I think Shia LaBeouf is going to be one of Hollywood's biggest stars over the next 10 years. He is a really good actor. If you ever saw him on the Disney Channel show "Even Stephens" then you know he is pretty damn funny. Also, Disturbia was a great, intense movie. Everybody needs to check it out when it drops on DVD this fall.
-T.I.'s new cd T.I. vs. T.I.P. comes out Tuesday. If you are a hip-hop fan, go pick it up.
-Target is a great store. There is no denying that. However, I feel the need to point out that they have terrible customer service. The other night they practically made me and Sheena jump through flaming hoops and get our congressman on the phone to authorize an exchange of a 55 dollar vaccuum. It was rediculous. Just keep that in mind if you ever need to return/exchange something there.
-It's been 8 months since the Nintendo Wii came out and I have literally seen only 1 on store shelves waiting to be purchased. I cannot believe that this system is still so hard to find. It just goes to show you that's it not always about being the biggest and most powerful product on the shelf. A little bit of good product design and creativity can go a long way towards making a lot of money. Or maybe people just like going to the store and asking someone for a Wii with a straight face. I don't know.
-If you are a football fan and you like to laugh then watch this video:
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