10 Backyard Car Jump Fail Videos

We’re assuming you’ve watched one or two of those crazy action films where a guy tries to jump straight over a moving car. You’ll agree that for the ones that actually made it, the whole maneuver looked pretty sweet. As for those that don’t…Let’s just say that we found a not so elegant proof that there is no limit to man’s enthusiasm. These people revved up, did what they had to do, and left in a stretcher.

Timeless Chokes from Sports History

We all love those great sporting moments where the competition is so stiff that it causes one of the teams to choke. Whether its football, soccer, baseball or tennis, there’s never a dull moment when the favorite team or player chokes under pressure. For some or other reason, there is just something about that final moment of glory being ripped out from under your feet that sticks to the books like taffy. Here are a couple of those moments that we all love (hate) to remember…

Okay, so there have been plenty football botch ups in the last decade or so and some of which have been just as legendary, but the one that sticks out in my mind the most, happened back in the ’92-’93 season. The Oilers had a mountainous 32 point lead over the Bills; a score surpassed only by the 53 meter touchdown that Bubba Mcdowell secured in the very same game. The choke comes in when Oilers let Frank Reich rule with his right arm, to bring the Bills back to a 3 point win at the end of the fourth quarter – Sick in anyone’s books.

In 1999 the world saw the US play rugby on an international level for the first time in the Rugby world cup. They were playing against some of the top sides in the world, so it’s understandable that they didn’t do too well. However, that same tournament saw another famous sports choke in the semi-final between the All-blacks and the French. 24-10 was the score after half time and the All-Blacks were looking pretty. Unfortunately, the frogs did a leap and roped in 26 points within a 13 minute period to send the New Zealanders packing – Epic stuff!

2004 saw the Yankees go down in history, to become the first team to lose a series with a 3 match lead. In a best-of-seven series, they choked the following 3 games and finally succumbed to the devilish pitching of Curt Schilling to drop the final game with a 10-3 score. The Red-Sox managed to add more proof the ever pressing rivalry between the two teams. They also went on to clench their first World Series title in 84 years!

The Champions League from Europe is renowned for top class soccer. Show-casing the world’s premier players at their best, and their worst, the tournament never has dull moment. 2008 saw two of the best teams in the world battle it out, and at the extra-time whistle Manchester United and Chelsea were tied with a goal each, sending them into a penalty shoot-out. It’s always a nail-biting finish when each team has to rely on their best feet to tear through the back nets. Unfortunately, the pressure was too much for Terry and Anelka, allowing the trophy decorations to go the Red-Devils way – ouch!

The list can go on and on, and whether you’re at the local sports bar or your neighbor’s barbeque, these unforgettable moments in sporting history will be remembered forever!

Protein Prostitution: Upping Protein Intake

So you’ve been hitting the gym with a vengeance; thrashing away at those weights and thinking that you’re doing yourself some good, right? Wrong!! Sure you need to do your fair share to build the muscle, but you also need to realize that your body develops better by focusing more on the kitchen than the gym.

In order to build and maintain muscle you need take in enough protein. On average, 0.8g’s – 1.2g’s (0.03 – 0.04 oz) per kilogram of your own body weight is what you are looking at, but it depends on how much you weigh and how much exercise you’re doing. Weighing up to 80Kg’s (176lbs) usually requires 0.8g’s if you’re doing regular exercise. For those of you that weigh between 80kg’s and 120kg’s your intake needs to be as high as 1.2g’s on a more intense exercise routine. The scales vary depending on the intensity of your exercises, so if you are at the gym regularly then your intake needs to be higher as well.

So now it’s time you move your bed from the gym to the kitchen and here’s how you can do it…

Most meats are a great source of protein, white meats like chicken and fish are the best forms of “fat-free” meat. Red meat is also ideal but it usually has high levels of cholesterol that affect blood flow, so you should eat it in moderation. Meats contain on average 25g’s (0.88 oz) of protein per 100g’s (3.5 oz) so at least one meal per day should have some form of meat. A good tip here is to avoid processed meats and fast foods; they usually contain high amounts of sodium and trans-fats which have a negative effect on your health.

We all know how expensive meats can get, so here are a couple “normal” foods for you to get. Skim milk, eggs, low-fat yogurt, nuts and cheese all have enough protein to help supplement your daily requirement. If you’re not big on raw egg, then finding a way to work some egg whites or two into your meals is fairly easy. With 33g (1.17 oz) of protein per liter, a glass of fresh skim milk or low-fat yogurt is a good way to boost that protein count in the early morning. Nuts are a great “anytime” snack that you can munch on when you’re hungry and the good news is that they can offer you up to 20g’s (0.71 oz) in a good helping of mixed nuts.  With some of these choices come a decent chunk of fat, so if that’s a concern you need to make leaner protein choices (Cheese?  Forget it.  Yolks? sparingly.)

The last way of increasing your protein is to take a good supplement. Majority of the servings have at least 20-30g’s of protein in them and they offer a great recovery meal after you’ve had a solid training session. These can come in the form of meal replacement or meal supplement. Many of these products, like Myoplex and Muscle Milk, come in “Light” versions so can  help you pick-up and maintain mass, or add protein “Calorie Economical (good protein for calories ingested.”)  You do have to watch tough because if you end up taking up too much unnecessarily, then you are likely to put on weight instead of losing it and it will consist of fat instead of muscle despite the protein aspects. Also too much protein can be a danger to the kidneys.

There you have it - protein is great way to help build lean muscle for the body. If you exercise regularly and need the extra intake then sticking to a higher protein diet will not only aid in your workouts, but they will also keep you healthy and fit for years to come.

Reach Out and Touch Your Phone – Not Yourself

If you’re looking for a cure to hairy palms and temporary blindness, then you’ve come (no pun intended) to the right place. When you stay in touch and connected to the world, you’ll begin to notice that keeping your hands occupied has never been easier. If you’re not sure where to begin, then give the monkey a break and grab one of these finger-fixing phones that’ll fit snugly in the palm of your hands.

The first phone is the LG Rumor2. It’s a slider with a full QWERTY keyboard hidden away beneath the face of the phone. All the technophobes should take a look at a standard PC keyboard and read the first row of letters, beneath the numbers, from left to right. That’ll give you an idea of where the name came from. As for it’s other features… there’s a camera to take those quick snapshots at the next house party, a quality screen, Bluetooth if you wanna go wireless and you can even check your mails on the go.  Recommended!

This Is the Most Awesome Flip Phone on The Market Right Now.

Next up there’s the Sanyo Mirro. The sales person behind the counter would call it a clam shell, but for noobs and yuppies it’s simply a flip phone. If you’re the type that gets lost in a Walmart, then this is the phone for you. It’s equipped with GPS, a digital camera and a shiny silver finish. In short, it’ll feel smooth in your hands, while you’re taking pictures of your way out the proverbial woods.  It’s probably the coolest Flip Phone on the market right now – and we’re huge fans of Boost Pay As You Go Service, so this one comes highly recommended

Saving the best for last, (only because I already have one – and I swear by it) is the Blackberry Curve. Now there are a couple curves out there, and unfortunately I’m not referring to women here, but the latest Curve to hit the market is a real stomper! The wizards from blackberry offer sick data compression off their servers, so your data usage is super low, super fast and super cheap! Aside from it being completely geared for e-mail, it comes with a host of useful features that you can check out here.

So there you have it… a host of great choices, great features and a sensible way to stay in touch with someone other than yourself. If you’re interested in satisfying your itching fingers with something other than Mr. Johnson, then all these phones are available from Boost Mobile. All of these pimped out mobiles are available on some really great deals that’ll suit your pocket and your new phone can fill the space that’s usually reserved for the hands!