With less than a week remaining in the MLB season, there are a few playoff spots that remain undecided. So why isn’t it as exciting as it should be?

After a 86-year freezeout, the curse of the Bambino lives no longer, as the Boston Red Sox won their second World Series in four years last night against the Colorado Rockies (final score 4-3).
Is this the beginning of a new era for the Sox and their fans alike?
The Colorado Rockies, a great team in their own right, were stomped by the Red Sox, swept in four games wi… Click to read more

In a recent survey taken by Travel and Leisure Philadelphia ranked dead-last in terms of attractive people. Even if you go the old “brains over beauty” route, Philly ranked #14. (Finger Food)
Relationship “Expertâ€? rationalizes cheating. (College Candy)
In Japan, even criminals have a wicked sense of fashion. (Gizmodo)
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After 13 innings, the Colorado Rockies take the NL Wild Card from the San Diego Padres. (Yahoo)
Schools the world over ban hugs between students. See? I was right in 7th grade – hugs do get you pregnant! (My Way)
Britney Spears, fresh off losing custody of her kids, shows up at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, spending her cash and flashing her ass. I c… Click to read more

Phil Rizzuto died today at age 89. “The Scooter” was the Yankee shortstop from 1941 – 1953 and won 7 championships in that time. He was the AL MVP in 1950 and was inducted into the HOF in 1994.
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