LABOR DAY WEEKEND GRILLING RECIPES!

If your tired of the same old grilling ideas, check out these recipes for your Labor Day repasts.  Click here for "Key West Chicken," "Blue Cheese Turkey Burgers," "Marinated Tuna Steak," and "Chili-LIme Chicken Kabobs," and many more.  Fire up the grill!!!

THE MONKEES: MICKY SAYS IT WAS A REVIVAL, NOT A REUNION

It was almost a complete reunion but Davy Jones died suddenly and the remaining Monkees still toured without him.  Find out what Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork thought of their "revival."  Click here...

DAVID LETTERMAN CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WEEK!!

It's been 20 years for David Letterman on CBS.  Bill Murray was his first guest 20 years ago and Bill will return as his guest this week.  Find out more here...

THE NEW JIMMY BUFFET ALBUM IS OUT!

Parrotheads everywhere will need to purchase the new Jimmy Buffett album.  Jimmy says he "likes this one a lot."  The album is called "Songs From St.Somewhere," (which should mean Jimmy is lost in the islands again)  Find Jimmy's comments and read a review by clicking here...

NFL: THEY HAD THE TALENT BUT...

With the NFL Preseason in full swing and lots of talented newcomers trying to make or even start on an NFL team, it's time to look at some of the biggest failures.  Check out this video...

LOOK OUT MARS, HERE I COME (SAY SOME)

You may think they're a little Marstruck, but some 165,000 people from around the world have expressed interest in a one way trip to Mars.  A Dutch company is sponsoring the trip and will begin screening applicants later this year for a launch in 2022.  Find out how they'll thin the crowd. Click here...

THE BEACH BOYS "MADE IN CALIFORNIA"

Their 50th anniversary tour was supposed to include a new boxed set but the Beach Boys toured without it.  Well, it is finally here, over 7 hours of music on six CDs.  Including many unreleased tracks and all their hits.  Click here for a review...

THINGS WE ARE DELIGHTED SOMEONE INVENTED! (MOSTLY)

 
 
 


From Potato Chips to Popsicles, from Plastic to Microwaves, these inventions have been user friendly!!  Click here for how they were accidentally invented...(potato chips have been around since the 1800s and the popsicle since 1905.)

BOB DYLAN SAYS "CHECK IT OUT!"

Bob Dylan's new "Bootleg" series album will be out soon.  He is letting fans preview many of the cuts at his official website.  Listen to "Another Self Portrait" Bootleg vol 10 cuts by clicking here...

CELEBRITIES WHO CAN'T GET THROUGH THE DOOR!!

From Brad Pitt to Martha Stewart, here's a short list of stars who are banned from certain countries (and why)...click here

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK

The Butler--tells the story of a butler who served 8 presidents.in the White House.  Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack star.

Paranoia-- Thriller starring Liam Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman.

These and  more new movies and their trailors can be seen by clicking here...

DOGS ARE MAN'S BEST FRIEND - BUT WHICH BREED IS THE FRIENDLIEST?

Check out this group of "best friends" among dogs and see if you agree or even know the breeds.   Click here...

 And, f that's not enough, how about the best "couch potato" breeds. 
For "couch potatoes" click here...

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK!!

There is something for everyone in new movies this week, from sci-fi to family.

New sci-fi:  "Elysium"- rated R and staring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster.

A new comedy:  "We're The Millers," rated R and staring Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston.

For the family:  Percy Jackson returns with "Sea of Monsters," rated PG. (and there's always
 Smurfs 2)

See the movie plots and trailers by clicking here...

IT'S VERY DRY AT THESE COLLEGES!!

There are lists and then there are lists.  This one proves important to those who attend.  Don't plan to party big time in a Wisconsin way at these colleges!!

Leading the list as the driest in the nation is Brigham Young University. (probably not a surprise to Mormans everywhere as tobacco, tea, and coffee are also off the consumption list)

1. Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
2. Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill.
3. College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo.
4. Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, Calif.
5. U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
6. Grove City College, Grove City, Pa.
7. Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga.
8. U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.
9. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
10. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Mich.

See the complete Princeton Review list of the most sober colleges by clicking here...

THE GREATEST SONGWRITERS OF ALL TIME

When it comes to rock and pop music, Music Radar says it knows who the greatest songwriters of all time are.  I know I'm not going to argue with No.1 on their list.

1.  John Lennon & Paul McCartney
2.  Bob Dylan
3.  Queen
4.  Neil Young
5.  Curt Cobain

See the rest of the list by clicking here...

LOVE THAT VINYL!!

What's hot in collectables these days?  Well, rare vinyl for one.  Still have many of the records you purchased years ago.  Don't just throw them in a rummage or yard sale.  Ebay beckons with a chance to make some bucks or at least to find out what your old vinyl is worth.

Click here for more info on what's hot in collectables...