http://truemors.nowpublic.com Tell the world Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:52:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Shaquille O'Neal has a fondness for boastful quips and invented out-of-the-blue phrases, so when a feller hopped on Twitter claiming Shaq's identity and posting tweets capturing the basketball star's unique language stylings, fans took notice and started following the supposed Shaq. While the fake Shaq had some of followers fooled ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=34260 Although sports fans have been deemed psychologically healthier by the earlier studies, the fact that their physical health leaves something to be desired should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever watched a commercial during a football game (and I'm not talkin' about prostate medication). All the beer, ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=34047 A day doesn't go by without another story of layoffs, shut-downs, market crashes and/or some other indicator of the sinking economy. That said, there is one sector that remains red hot, sports collectibles. Last year, before the credit crisis, a single vintage baseball card of Honus Wagner sold for $2.8 ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=33822 Lucky for Gary Vee he has a whole slew of Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to drown his sorrows after being outbid for the best seats at the Jets' new Meadowlands stadium. David Findel, the owner of a mortage-lending firm, plopped down an astounding $400,000 for the two 50-yard-line seats, ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=33594 If the ongoing saga of Brett Favre keeps you up nights during the off season in breathless anticipation, you may want to check out the international version of the story being played out by David Beckham. Playing for the Galaxy doesn't appear to be in line with Beckham's goal of ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=33545 Equipped with oxygen, a special neoprene suit and a huge parachute, Holly Budge broke new ground (though not literally) by being the first person to skydive over the world's highest peak. For the low, low price of 13,000 pounds, the "Everest Skydive" is a truly one-of-a-kind experience that's been fifteen ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=33227 With commercials still airing about Michael Phelps, it's hard to believe that the time has come to gear up for the next Winter Olympic games, but get your credit cards ready (if they're working). Applications for 70% of tickets are being accepted starting today and running through November 7 using ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=33194 Oracle President Charles Phillips kicked off Monday's keynote at the annual OpenWorld conference with plenty of back patting and the announcement of two new units and a handful of new products. The software company has played it like Pac-Man in last 44 months, gobbling up and acquiring 50 companies, consequently ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32966 As the weather cools, the epic battle between Ohio and Michigan begins once again, but global warming may be sending the beloved buckeye north to enemy territory. Tailgating parties will be going political this fall thanks to the organization, Save the Buckeye, who hopes the campaign will bring the issue ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32790 You may want to rethink the term "dumb jock" in light of new research from the Human Research Lab at the University of Chicago. Taking a phrase such as "It's a hard grounder to third that he takes of the short hop and fires a bullet to first for the ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32503 Work got ya down like the weight of a Chinese diver? Lin Ye, a psychological consultant in Shanghai has diagnosed the country's widespread sluggishness as "Olympic Syndrome":"TV viewers and their families shared fun and excitement so that their home atmosphere became better [and] they temporarily forgot about worries in their ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32303 Lucky for Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson and Alicia Sacramone, Michael Phelps doesn't break out the blush brush or accent his brown eyes with volumizing mascara. The trio of adorable U.S. gymnasts will appear in CoverGirl ads, joining the company of other famous CoverGirls like Rihanna and Drew Barrymore. The flipping, ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32269 President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea, the new hero of golf widows everywhere, has told his officials to lay off the tees and clubs in light of poor economic conditions, fearing it ""sends out the wrong message" to fellow countrymen. The game is extremely popular, but comes with a hefty ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32179 Physicians Formula doesn't view the Olympics' third place finishers as losers, just maybe a little pale. The cosmetics company plans to send all of the Games' bronze medal winners a lifetime supply of bronzers in honor of their achievements in Beijing. Luckily U.S. gymnast Alicia Sacramone, who got bumped from ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32165 Pamela Anderson might not be a great swimmer in real life but she played one on TV, and now she wants to practice a little mouth-to-mouth on America's Olympic fave, Michael Phelps. "Swimmer's bodies are the best and he is the best of the best. He really is. It's the ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32124 Sure, Forrest Gump got a packed house for his ping-pong match, but for the ladies of table tennis, it's time for a makeover. "We are trying to push the players to use skirts and also nicer shirts, not the shirts that are made for men, but ones with more curves," ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32078 The first fashion meets swimming rumor popped up earlier in the week with word Michael Phelps had landed a top model, but unfortunately Phelps put the kibosh on discussing his love life. So, onto the next buzz about an Olympic swimmer out of the water and into the world of ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32062 Move over Tony the Tiger because g-r-r-r-eat (or G-r-r-r-eight) swimmer Michael Phelps has inked a deal with Kellogg's to pose on Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes boxes. Wheaties had long stood as the go-to morning meal brand for celebrated athletes, debuting the "Breakfast of Champions" series with a 1934 box ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32042 Jennifer Lopez has earned a deserved reputation as a somewhat delusional, self-obsessed star, so it should not come as a surprise that the former Fly Girl can't figure out why everyone seems to pay more attention to Michael Phelps's record-breaking swimming than her triathlon training. A backstage snitch at "Good ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32023 Fourteen gold medals will probably land Michael Phelps any number of ladies who drooled over his perfect swimmer's physique and can look over his arguable butterface (or buttisface?). Phelps Facebook fan page has already seen countless marriage proposals and a number of offers from women offering to serve as "baby ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=31984 Protests aside, there's speculation that the unprecedented performances of Michael Phelps are hitting Hollywood where it hurts, especially for the opening of Tropic Thunder. The film's demographic is slanted toward the over-25 crowd who also have a greater tendency to have their eyes glued on Beijing. On the other hand, ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=31944 Good thing Dalhausser is so tall since that blue shirt isn't doing him any favors. Evolutionarily speaking, red gets you noticed, though that wasn't the only reason the world was sizing up China's gymnasts. As monkeys evolved from more primitive primates, who could only see greens and blues, the world ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=31943 Anyone still discounting cheerleading as a sport may want to think again in light of new research by the University of North Carolina. With the increase in high-risk stunts and gymnastic moves, cheerleading accounts for over 65% of all catastrophic accidents among female high school and college athletes. The rise ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=31808 ...and the backlash begins. With a documentary in the making, a World Series and its own virtual version on Wii (non-alcoholic, of course), beer pong is establishing itself as the bar sport of choice for today's drinking crowd. Though some cities and colleges are banning the game, Billy Gaines, co-founder ... http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=31753 Tony Hart, the younger brother of motocross freestyler and star of A&E's "Inked" Carey Hart, died Saturday after suffering fatal head injuries during a practice at Stafford Springs Raceway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. The 21-year-old racer's death marks the first in the six-year history of the AMA Supermoto Championship. http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=31744