5 Things To Consider When Looking For A New Place To Live

It’s that time of year again when landlords are knocking at your door, bugging you about renewing your lease so he or she doesn’t have to look for new renters in the fall.  If you’re tired of his or her bullsh*t, looking to upgrade, or just moving out of the dorms consider these tips on looking for a new place to call yours next year.

Location

With gas prices skyrocketing, location may be the number one priority when looking for a new house or apartment for the fall.  Not only do you want to save gas, but if you can get home without having to drive it also means you can drink as much as you want downtown and not worry about DUIs. Look for a pad either within walking distance or near a bus or subway station. Your wallet will thank you later when you’ve got extra cash to buy drinks for that girl who has been eye-humping you from across the bar.

Neighbors

Some of the worst horror stories from living in apartments come from having terrible neighbors.  One night they’re cooking something that smells inedible and the next they’re calling the cops on you for turning up the bass too loud. To avoid this situation scope out the neighborhood.  Stake out the building for thirty minutes if you have to.  If you see more than 2 kids under the age of 10 come out, bail. Similarly, if you see more than 2 people over the age of 50, forget it.  You don’t need to subject the people you bring over to their judgmental stares. Same rules apply when looking to rent a house, although, you have more leeway with a house because you don’t usually have to share a wall with people you don’t know.

Roommates

There are several reasons why you should find a roommate.  Unless you’ve tried to live with roommates several times previously and can’t stand being around other people, cohabiting is the best way to go.

1. The more people you live with the easier it is to save on utility bills and rent, but make sure everyone has a stable enough income so that one of you isn’t covering all the time.  If at all possible, have everyone sign separate leases with the landlord as well to protect yourself in case someone tries to clear out.
2. A good rule to follow is to never room with your best friend.  Spending so much time together will show you a side of them you didn’t know existed and strain the friendship.
3. On the flip side, don’t pick the first Craigslist stranger that answers your ad.  Conduct an interview first and do as thorough a back-ground check as you can.  Take a copy of their ID and google them at the very least.
4. The best thing to do is find a friend of a friend – you already having something in common but will put up with each other better because of the lack of closeness.  Worst case scenario you two endure a year of little talking and awkwardness, best case scenario you make a life-long friend who doesn’t mind waking up and letting you in because you are too smashed to find your key.

Amenities

It’s always useful to make a list of what you are expecting out of an apartment or house before you start looking. Here are some thing to consider:

• Are the rooms big enough to put a beer-pong table in?
• Or the rest of your less important furniture?
• Are the walls thick enough that not everyone knows when you’re getting laid?
• Are the windows big enough to let good lighting in? Or do they let in too many curious eyes from the street?
• Will you have to wash your laundry at the laundromat or at home?
• Can you cook if you want to?
• How hot/cold do the seasons get and does the HVAC work well enough/at all?
• Are any of the utilities included in the rent?
• Are there enough outlets to plus in your Playstation, Xbox, Wii, HDTV, and speakers?
• How much does cable/satellite cost in the area you’re in?
• How easy will it be to clean?
• Do you need one bathroom or two?
• Do you have to do the lawn work?
• Is there gas or is it all electric?
• Are you allowed to put your favorite posters on the wall like that sweet rules of beer pong one?

And if you’re lucky you might be able to find a place with a pool or hot tub.  Find what really matters to you in a living space and make a short list of priorities.

Price

Although finding a price that you can afford is paramount, you also don’t want to look for the cheapest, rundown place in the city just to save.  You are most likely going to be living there for at least a year and coming back to a dismal home after a day of classes and work is not going to make you feel that good about life.  Find someplace towards the top of your price bracket so at least you have a sanctuary from all the things life throws at you.  Plus, dates aren’t going to be impressed with anything too dark, dirty, or depressing.  The key is to balance your needs with your finances.  If you can do that you’re going to have a good time come moving day.

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8 More Big-Ass Record-Breaking Foods

In March 2010, we brought you 15 Big-Ass Record-Breaking Junk Foods. Now, we present you with more food stuffs that go beyond satisfying a craving, they could make you never want to look at food ever again.  In fact, if you ever did finish any of these items on your own you might start to question life’s bigger questions as you slip into the deepest food coma ever. Nonetheless, just seeing some of these magnified staples of ingestion might give you an equally large appetite – reader beware.

Burger

The world’s largest burger was created for a promotional event by Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Japan.  It weighs 300 pounds.  The bun looks a little strange though.  Maybe let America have a shot at this record next time, Japan.

Sandwich

What do you out on the largest sandwich in the world? Ham and cheese.  Peanut butter and jelly would have been too messy.  Plus, PB&J is not a common combo in Mexico where the record is currently held.  The Bimbo bread company made the sandwich 6,991 pounds.  Too bad they did not make a massive bowl of tomato soup to dunk it in.

Omelette

Making the world’s largest omelette is simple. All you need is 110,000 eggs, 80 chefs, and a 30 foot frying pan.  Luckily for the Turkish Egg Producers Association, they had plenty.  To celebrate World Egg Day and promote eggs as a healthy source of food, the association staged the creation of the giant omelette in October, 2010.

Gingerbread House

The holidays have passed but a giant gingerbread house still sounds delicious.  The Mall of America hosted this 20,000 pound gingerbread mansion back in 2006.  Roger Pelcher is to thank for this uniquely American giant – he is the gingerbread artist that designed and produced the life-sized creation.

Wok of Stir-fry

I do not remember ever having anything as good and stir fry when I was eating in my high school lunches in the cafeteria. Let alone so much of it that I could go back for seconds, but high schoolers in Wesvalia, South Africa managed to fry up 2320 pounds of the delicious asian dish in October, 2005.

Chunk of Fudge

This must have been a girl’s idea.  The two male chefs must have had girlfriends or wives that really needed chocolate that week.  With the help of students at Lansing Community College in Michigan chefs William Nicklosovich and “Peppermint” Jim Crosby poured 5,200 pounds of fudge into a custom wooden mold.

Batch of Nachos

The world’s biggest batch of nachos come to us from Melbourne, Australia which is strange because they do not have American football to watch while they eat them.  Someone should do an experiment to see if nachos taste as good while watching rugby.  Either way, it would take a huge team of big dudes to finish off all 2,774 pounds of nachos.  They had to bring in heat lamps to melt all the cheese.  Makes you just want to jump on top of them and roll around.

Bowl of Spaghetti

The last record is only the second American-held record on the list.  What happened to the USA being the land of gluttony and excess?  Next weekend grab all your friends and break a record for America. This massive bowl of America’s favorite pasta was made in Garden Grove, California and contains 13,780 pounds of spaghetti noodles.  Anyone else have that swimming in spaghetti fantasy from when you were a kid?

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World’s Most Expensive Foods & Drinks

World’s Most Expensive Foods & Drinks

A college diet usually consists of a lot of Ramen, which costs a fraction of a dollar at the grocery store.  Any food item above ten dollars is usually out of the question unless everyone is throwing in on some pizza.  The following food items all represent the most expensive examples of food in the world of over-indulgence.  Most of us will only dream of what these delicacies taste like.

Chocolate

The most expensive chocolate in the world is a truffle made by Fritz Knipschildt.  It is made with a real French black truffle, as in the fungus, on the inside, rolled in gnash and then dusted with rich cocoa powder.  A single truffle will cost you $250, or you can buy it for $2,600 per pound.

Hot Dog

This hot dog has been dubbed an “haute dog” combining haute cuisine with a common American staple.  It is sold by Serendipity 3 in New York City on a foot-long pretzel bun. The sausage is made of beef cooked in white truffle oil and topped with foie gras, dijon mustard, more truffle, caramelized Vidalia onions, and heirloom tomato ketchup.  It will currently run you $69.

Hamburger

Simply known as “The Burger”, the most expensive burger in the world was created by none other than Burger King.  It is only served once a week in a single franchise located in London, England.  The patty is made from Wagyu beef, a japanese beef akin to Kobe, and then topped with shaved white truffles, Pata Negra cured ham, fried onion slivers, a Modena balsamic vinegar reduction, white wine and shallot mayonaise, lambs lettuce, and is sandwiched between to Iranian saffron buns.  Finally, it is sprinkled with Himalayan pink salt in which every grain must be hand selected for the best taste.  Each time someone spends the $200 dollars it takes to buy this burger, the proceeds go to a local London charity for abused children.

Mangos

The Japanese must really love mangos.  Two “Eggs of the Sun” mangos, named for their vivid coloration, were recently auctioned off for $2,000 in southern Japan.  If Americans were going to spend that kind of money on a pair, it would the kind of fruit you keep in a bra.

Cocktail

It is no surprise that the most expensive cocktail is served in the most expensive hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab hotel, at their Skyview Bar.  The concoction starts with a 55 year The Macallan scotch, sweetened with passion fruit sugar, uses imported ice, and is served in a 18 karat gold tumbler.  The elixer can be yours for $7,500.

Omelette

Normally eggs are some of the cheapest breakfast foods on the market – not if you want this omelet.  It has been dubbed the “Zillion Dollar Frittata”.  The recipe incudes six eggs, sevruga caviar, the meat of an entire lobster, and garnished with chives.  Getting your day going right for a mere $1000.

Beer

The most expensive brew in the world is the La Vieille Bon-Secours which roughly translates to the old good rescue in French. It does not make much sense but when your beer costs $78 per pint you can name it whatever you want.  The only bar that serves it is the Bierdrome in London.

Sushi

Developed in Manila in the Philippines, Chef Angelito Araneta introduced the world to its most expensive raw fish dish.  he five nigiri rolls with crab meat, wrapped in 24 karat gold and studded with African diamonds.  A serving costs approximately $2,000 in U.S. dollars.

Pizza

Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Maze in London currently holds the Guinness World Record for most expensive pizza with a price tag of $178.  The record is under review however because Domenico Crolla recently auctioned off his Pizza Royale 007 for $4,200.  What makes his pizza fit for the world’s best super spy? The twelve-inch pizza enjoys a plethora of toppings including champagne marinated caviar, cognac marinated lobster, Scottish smoked salmon, cuts of venison, vintage balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto.  In case that was not enough, Crolla also sprinkles 24 karat gold flakes on the pie to really make it over the top.

Vodka

We’ve heard of double-filtered vodka, triple filtered-vodka, but this Diva Vodka is diamond filtered.  Blackwood Distillers based in Scotland filter it through Nordic birch charcoal first and then through crushed up diamonds.  Finally, the vodka is bottled with a core of precious gems ranging from rubies to diamonds.  Depending on which stones you would like in your bottle, the price ranges from $4,000-$1 million.

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10 Tips For No-Mess Ex Sex

A lot of people say you shouldn’t dig up the past, but we feel sleeping with an ex can be some of the best sex for several reasons.  You both already know what to expect and how to please each other (unless you sucked) Cheating with your ex? Bad News Bears.  With the right expectations and understanding both of you will leave the next morning with out any regrets or serious walks of shame. To avoid such an awkward fate, follow these tips to get an easy lay.

1. Make sure you’re both fully over each other.

Any lingering emotions could reappear in the heat of the moment, and when the act is done, one of you will be walking away hurt all over again.

2. If you still have emotions, proceed with caution.

Sex can be a cathartic experience after a rough break up.  Call it, “Going out with a bang…literally”.  Just make sure you both know you are still broken up afterwards.

3. Lay out some conditions.

Talk about what you are expecting from each other; if both of you are on the same page you will not have to deal with false assumptions or have to answer questions like “where is this leading now?”

4. Be sure you are both single.

You do not want to be cheating with an ex.  You could call out the wrong name with your girlfriend later on, or make a vengeful enemy out of your ex’s current beau.

5. Emphasize that all you want is sex.

You have tried having a relationship, and for whatever reason it did not work out. All you have left is the physical aspect, make that obvious.

6. If she’s on the fence, she can try whatever she wants.

Because you are most likely only going to be doing this once, it is more than acceptable to experiment with each other.  Besides, if she gets to try something, so do you.

7. Suggest one-on-one isolated activities.

You do not need a third party trying to convince one or both of you to keep your clothes on.  Go out for drinks at a quiet bar, watch a movie at home, or grab some dinner.  It will make moving things along easier.

8. Take advantage of an ex visiting from out of town.

Not having to see each other on a regular basis can relieve some of the anxiety of hooking up with an ex you could run into at any time.

 

 

9. NO pillow talk!

You’ve made it into bed, had your fun, and now you are in an altered state of mind that men slip into after sex.  It is easy to forget what you are there for, keep your mouth shut and just be proud of your accomplishment.

10. Have an exit strategy.

Be prepared to call a cab for her if you are at your place, or for yourself if you stayed at her place. Knowing your nearest busstop or having a friend you can call is equally useful.  The longer you stick around, the greater the possibility for an uncomfortable conversation to arise.

Follow these tips and you should be well on your way to no-strings-attached sex with a former flame.

If you have any crazy sex stories with your ex, leave them in the comments bellow send them to tips@teamcoed.com.

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World’s Weirdest ‘Wiches Inspired By The McRushmore

We stumbled up on the now infamous “McRushmore” a couple weeks ago and we were thoroughly impressed. The mammoth, mouth-busting meal consists of the McRib, Filet O’ Fish, Southern-style Chicken sandwich, and the Angus Deluxe with bacon and cheese. The deadly delicacy made us think of all the weird combinations we concoct when scrounging around the fridge after a long night of drinking or smoking. We’re talking Luther burger weird – bacon cheeseburger between two glazed doughnuts.  Here are some of our favorite Frankenstein recipes.

The “So Fresh and So Green Green”

1. Two slices of thick rye bread with a light spread of mayo.

2. Add thinly sliced avocado and frozen pre-cooked baby shrimp with a layer of alfalfa sprouts.

3. Sprinkle some cajun seasoning on the shrimp.

4. Just like revenge, enjoy it cold.

The “Stick Your Meat Hero”

1. Get a large sub roll, slather one side with mayonnaise and the other with chunky peanut butter.

2. Add three slices of thick hickory-smoked bacon and fresh romaine lettuce.

3. Sprinkle paprika and cayenne.

4. Never do anything for love.

“Reverse Hot Dog”

1. Batter and deep fry a couple large pickle spears.

2. Put them in hot dog buns and add pulled pork like you would relish or sauerkraut.

3. Add your favorite tomato based BBQ sauce in place of ketchup and your favorite mustard based BBQ sauce in place of mustard.

4. Put your thing down, flip it, and reverse it.

The “Cal-Stoned”

1. Start with 2 slices of reheated pizza that are roughly the same size and with whatever toppings they came with.

2. Apply chicken nuggets and cheese sticks on one slice and put second slice on top to create the sandwich.

3. Toast in the oven an additional five minutes if extra gooeyness is preferred.

The “Porn Star”

1. Find a taco shell and fill it alternately with hotdogs and layers of ketchup and horseradish.

2. See how many hotdogs you can stack in the taco shell.  When you can’t fit anymore the sandwich is finished.

3. Garnish with some chopped lettuce.

4. Wear protection.

The “Dirty Little Secret”

1. Bake a batch of biscuits. Halfway through, pull them out quickly, pull off the top half of layers and stick a peanut butter cup in between.

2. Put the tops back on and move them back to bake the rest of the way in the oven.

3. When they come out of the oven finally, dust them with cayenne pepper.

The “Yankee Doobie Doo”

1. Butter a warm pita.

2. Melt some sharp cheddar cheese on it.

3. Add apple sauce and graham cracker crumbs and roll it up.

4. Lick that sh*t, bite that sh*t, chew that sh*t, just don’t choke on that sh*t.

The “Elvis Breath”

1. Two pieces of French toast smothered in peanut butter and banana slices.

2. Scoop out a dollop of light chunk tuna salad and spread it out over the bananas.

3. You can toast it if you want to help meld the flavors.

4. Avoid overusing prescription drugs, toilets, and sequins.

The “Fat James Salad Sandwich”

1. Chop up a couple sticks of processed beef jerky.

2. Add them to a bowl with some mayo, Dijon mustard and relish.

3. Stir until you have the equivalent of what would be chicken salad but with no chicken and plenty of processed spiced pork instead.

4. Spoon onto toasted white bread with a couple leaves of lettuce. His cousin slim Jim is jealous.

The “Bird and the B’s”

1. Toast a bagel and spread spicy mayo on it.

2. Add a grilled chicken breast to it as well as bologna, bacon, beets, and bamboo shoots.

3. Finish it with a balsamic drizzle.

4. Call your parents. They miss you.

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15 Best Songs About Getting F***ed Up

We all have our favorite songs to listen to while we put ourselves under the influence while we’re out on the town.  What is better than that, is when those songs are actually about getting messed up.  It’s the ever-impressive double whammy.  These are the top fifteen songs from that category.

1. “Shots” by LMFAO

2. “Let’s Get Retarded” by Black Eyed Peas

3. “Purple Pills” by D12

4. “Because I Got High” by Afroman

5. “Cocaine” by Eric Clapton

6. “Bartender Song (Sittin’ at a Bar)” by Rehab

7. “Tipsy” by J-Kwon

8. “Feel Good Hit of Summer” by Queens of the Stone Age

9. “Too Drunk” by Buckcherry

1o. “Dr. Feelgood” by Motley Crue

11. “I Love College” by Asher Roth

12. “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix

13. “Have A Drink On Me” by AC/DC

14. “Blame It” by Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain

15. “Red Red Wine” by UB40

There are countless songs about drinking and being high, so here are some that didn’t make the top 15.

Double Vision by Foreigner

Get F***ed Up by Iconz

Let’s Get F****** up by Start Trouble

Hey Bartender by the Blues Brothers

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett

Tequila Sunrise by the Eagles

Drunken Lullaby by Flogging Molly

If you disagree, be sure to leave your suggestions in the comments below.

5 Things Every College Guy Needs to Have Behind the Bar

Professional bartenders have a multitude of ingredients at their disposal to make a bevy of fascinating cocktails.  This list is for those who have limited space, and limited funds. It will provide the basic accessories of an at-home bar that will get you serving thirst quenching drinks without needing the resources of a mixologist.

1. Grenadine. If you don’t know what it is already, grenadine is a sweet, slightly cherry or pomegranate flavored, syrup.  It’s what they used to put in your ginger ale when you were a kid to make a Shirley Temple.  Now you’re old, and it’s time to use it for what it was made to do: make your drinks sweet and colorful. The added bonus is that girls will love sweet and colorful drinks.  Try making a tequila sunrise.

2. Sour Mix. The main ingredient in margaritas can unlock many different drink possibilities.  It adds sweetness with some acidity giving a nice refreshing citrus taste.  Just like grenadine, it can help some of the harsher liquors go down smoothly.  Try making a whiskey sour to change things up from a Jack & Coke.

3. Peach Schnapps.  It’s hard to know why, but peach schnapps can make anything taste good.  If you don’t want to splurge on top shelf booze, add a half shot of this to eliminate any evidence that your alcohol came out of a plastic bottle.  In this way, it will last for months.  Use it in a screwdriver to smooth out the orange juice and vodka.

4. Energy Drinks.  The effects of mixing of caffeine and alcohol are no secret anymore, so having Red Bull, Monster, or Full Throttle on hand is important.  Avoid the caffeinated cocktails that come premixed, they sneak up on you too fast, and they rarely taste too good.  Use the bright yellow energy drinks to mix with blue curacao and vodka to make a drink called kryptonite.

5. Shot Glasses.  The little glasses are good for more than just taking a straight shot or lining up some shooters.  They are good for portion control when you are serving your friends drinks, and they are the only proper way to execute a good Irish car bomb.

History of University of Georgia’s “Uga I Through VIII” Bulldog Mascot [PICS]

As the NCAA’s most celebrated living mascot, the University of Georgia bulldog is one important canine.  To date, there have been eight dogs that have held the name Uga (pronounced UH-guh) a derivation of the school’s familiar acronym UGA.  Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler has owned the Uga lineage since 1956 taking each dog to every game from his home in Savannah, Ga. ever since.  Every dog has had its own personality, legacy, and win record but each shares in the long held traditions of college mascots.

Uga I

Epitaph Reads, “Damn good dog”. Record 53-53-06 (1955-1965)

Seiler was given Uga I, registered as Hood’s Ole Dan, during his second year at UGA. After bringing his new dog to Sandford Stadium in Athens during the opening game against Florida State, the English bulldog puppy instantly became a crowd favorite and soon was named as the official mascot. The original Uga served for 10 years.  He is buried with all the other Uga dogs in a mausoleum behind the football stadium.

Uga II

Epitaph Reads, “Not Bad for a Dog”. Record: 47-17-03 (1966-1972)

As Uga I got too old to carry out the duties of the UGA mascot, his son Uga II, took over the responsibilities in 1966.  His registered name was Ole Dan’s Uga and led UGA to two SEC Championships in 1966 and 1968.  Both teams were considered underdogs and their subsequent wins made the attachment to their new mascot more potent.

Uga III

Epitaph Reads, “How ‘Bout This Dog”. Record: 64-28-2 (1973-1980)

After Uga II’s death, two dogs served as interim mascots, Bugga Lou and Knute.  Finally, Ole Dan’s Uga 2 was deemed ready to take the Uga throne.  This dog was the first to start enjoying the fame that came to be associated with being the UGA mascot.  He received the Key to the City for Savannah, Ga. and was generally accepted as one of the most recognizable college canines.

Uga IV

Epitaph Reads, “The Dog of the Decade”. Record: 77-27-04 (1980-1989)

After overcoming knee surgery, Uga IV still went on to attend two SEC championships in 1981 and 1982.  With a name like Uga III’s Magillicuddy he also became the classiest Uga when he accompanied Herschel Walker to the Heisman trophy presentation in a tuxedo.  Uga IV is the UGA mascot with the most wins to date.

Uga V

Epitaph Reads, “Defender of his Turf”. Record: 69-41-1 (1990-1999)

Meet the celebrity mascot of the 90s.  After being on the cover of Sports Illustrated, lunging and an Auburn player, and playing the role of his father, Uga IV, in the Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, Uga V is still the best known University of Georgia mascot. His registered name was Uga IV’s Magillicuddy Two.

Uga VI

Epitaph Reads, “Big Dog for a Big Job”. Record: 87-27-00 (1999-2008)

This dog’s registered name was Uga V’s Watchagot Loran. He was the biggest dog of the Uga pedigree (65 pounds) when he was chosen to replace the arthritic Uga V.  He is also the progenitor of both Uga VII and Uga VIII. Another of his superlatives includes having the best percentage of wins of all Ugas.  He was present for two SEC championships in 2002 and 2005.

Uga VII

His epitaph reads, “Gone Too Soon”. Record: 16-07-00 (2008-2009)

Sadly, this mascot did not even make it through his second season as Uga. Uga VI’s Loran’s Best, his registered name, died abruptly of a heart attack before the end of the 2009 season.

Uga VIII

Record: 02-00-00.

His name is Big Bad Bruce, and he is just that. The grandson of Uga VI has his grandfather’s big genes. After a long absence of the symbolic mascot on the Georgia sidelines, Uga VIII was a welcome change to UGA’s poorly started season. Only time will tell what kind of mascot he will be. Record: 02-00-00.

As previously mentioned, when Uga is not feeling well or passes away, another dog comes in off the bench until another Uga is found. The other dogs that have served as interim mascots are Otto (1986), Magillicuddy (1989), and most recently Russ, (2009-2010).