New Coen Brothers Movie Release Date Set For August 2, 2007

SYNOPSIS: Llewlyn Moss (Josh Brolin), hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, stumbles upon a drug transaction gone horribly wrong. Finding bullet-ridden bodies, several kilos of heroin, and a caseload of cash, he faces a choice - leave the scene as he found it, or cut the money and run. Choosing the latter, he knows, will change everything. And so begins a terrifying chain of events, in which each participate seems determined to answer the question that one asks another: how does a man decide in what order to abandon his life?

Indiana Jones 4 Has A Release Date

The whip cracks again on May 22, 2008

"For a long time we convinced ourselves it wasn't going to happen. Through the years of "we're working on the script" comments, we thought it was too good to be true. Even when it was officially announced to start filming this year, there was something inside us that felt that our dreams of a fourth Indiana Jones movie could still be derailed. But now it's definite. It's gonna happen. Won't you please join us at the front of the queue for the May 22, 2008 opening of Indiana Jones And The Yet To Be Named Mysterious Doodad?

The release date repeats the Memorial Day debut of the previous two films. It's unconfirmed so far whether this date is a worldwide release or just the US date, so it could be that those of us outside the states have to wait a wee bit longer. Currently the film's main competition on that date is Speed Racer, the eagerly anticipated return of the Wachowski brothers to the cinema screen. Now, while we wait, would you rather play checkers or snap?"

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Ten Foods You Should NEVER Eat!

#1 - "Judging by the label, Pepperidge Farm Original Flaky Crust Roasted Chicken Pot Pie has 510 calories and 9 grams of saturated fat. But look again. Those numbers are for half a pie. Eat the entire pie, as most people probably do, and you're talking more than 1,000 calories and 18 grams of sat fat. Then add the 13 grams of hidden trans fat (from the partially hydrogenated vegetable shortening) in each pie and you're up to 31 grams of artery-clogging fat – that's far more than a day's allotment."

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"Summer Of Love '07" Calendar Now On Our Homepage

If you care to look on the right hand side of our blog, you'll notice that the award winning "Summer Of Love '07" calendar is now visible in a condensed format. This mini-cal is fully navigable (is that a word?), and is directly linked to the mothership calendar at http://fun.beegs.com. This is the main calendar that MANY of us use to plot out our summer free time. Even though this calendar will be added to frequently, if you know of any events that should be placed on the calendar, just send an email to summeroflove@beegs.com.

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The Really Big Guide To Secret Menu Items

Not content ordering from the menu? Need to have that extra little bit of class that comes from "knowing the chef"?

Here it is, your guide to secret menu items. Sure, it's not the secret rib eye at Nobu, but it's something. Before reading this please note that this article has not been fact-checked. This report is based purely on reader suggestions. We are posting them entirely without confirmation and are not going to try to order any of this crap in order to confirm its existence. We would die of heart disease, be broke, and our ass would be the size of Texas. This is the internet, the internet is not fact-checked, and these are your secret menu items. Enjoy.

Taco Bell: Everything Taco Bell makes is comprised of a few basic ingredients, so they'll likely make anything they have the stuff for, which is probably pretty much anything they've ever served. Examples to attempt: Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Encharito.

Wendy's: A tipster tells us, "order a "Grand Slam", It would otherwise be called a Classic Quadruple, were it on the menu." Reader bringafajita suggests trying to get a "Quarter Pound Double Stack with Cheese." FishingCrue tells us to try "Everything" (lettuce and tomato) on a Wendy's Double Stack, sometimes it's even free. If they look at you like you're crazy, tell them there's a button for it. A double stack with everything, add bacon is a decent sandwich for somewhere south of 2 bones."

Chipotle: Chipotle will, like Taco Bell, make anything they have the ingredients for. Unlike Taco Bell, this is an official policy. Some suggestions: Nachos, Quesadilla, Individual Tacos, Taco Salads, Tiny Bean Burritos Using Taco Shells, Fresh Cilantro on Your Tacos, whatever you can think of.

Subway: Subway will still make the "pizza sub," and many other former menu items. Also, they can't sell "broken cookies," so they may give you some for free.

Jamba Juice: Jamba has an entire secret menu of "unhealthy" smoothies named after things that would involve copyright violations were they to be included on the menu. The ones we know of:White Gummi Bear, Red Gummi Bear, Green Gummi Bear, Raspberry Dreamin', Pineapple Dreamin', Sourpatch Kid, Tropical Tango, Pacific Passion, Berry Depressing, Now and Later, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Apple Pie, Fruity Pebbles, Rainbow Sherbet, Strawberry Shortcake, Push Pop, Skittles, Andres' Surprise, and Lemonade Lightnin'. (Thanks,ronaldscott!)

In-N-Out Burger: Has their "secret" menu posted on their website, but a tipster writes in: "Not only can you get an animal style burger but you can also get animal style fries which are amazing. It's fries piled with onions, cheese and sauce and they come with a fork." In addition, we hear several voices calling from the mist, whispering that the secret menu doesn't stop at 4 x 4., but may, in fact, go on to infinity. Or at least to 100 x 100...(Thanks, xapplexjuicex!)

Starbucks: Starbucks will make you absolutely anything you want no matter how insane it is, according to our tipster.

"Baristas might try and tell their customers that no, we can't do that with the blenders. This is a lie. Starbucks corporate policy is that the customer is ALWAYS right (even when the request is stupid). If you really insist that you want your iced soy latte blended, the baristas HAVE to do it. If they continue to refuse, ask to speak to a manager and either they'll realize they're about to get in trouble and will fill your request, or the manager will come out and politely tell the barista to make the customer happy.

Absolutely any concoction that you can think of (involving any type of milk, syrup, coffee, etc.) will be made for you. The limits to Starbucks "secret menu" are merely the limits of your imagination. You can even bring supplements from home and ask the barista to please include that in your drink."

Well, damn.

Dairy Queen: Reader Falconfire says: "I couldn't even begin to tell you the list of Dairy Queen secret menu items. Lets put it this way, there is a huge book every DQ has to have, you want it, it's in there. It may not be listed as a item, but the instruction on how to make it and what to use are in there as well as how it is rung up. About the only thing they cant make is seasonal items, since they usually require a ingredient not carried normally."

Chili's: According to Reader Elara, they no longer have chili on the menu (what?) but if you ask them, they'll bring you a cup.

Blimpie: Attention veggie-lovers: Reader VeryFancyBunny says: "Blimpie used to have a sandwich called the "Cheese Trio" on the menu. They took it off years ago (at least around here), but I've been able to order it with no problem. Otherwise, all their sandwiches involve meat."

Burger King: Try the "mustard whopper," a whopper with mustard rather than mayo, from Reader dwneylonsr, and the "veggie whopper" from VeryFancyBunny, which is just a whopper with the meat omitted. Reader sixtoe suggests attempting to get the "Bull's-Eye BBQ Burger."

Popeye's: mullenite suggests ordering the "Naked Chicken," which is chicken with no breading. Sounds very Atkins.

TGIFriday's: Readers junkmail and mullenite tell us that TGIF have a "Five Easy Pieces" policy that says they'll make anything you want with the crap they've got in the kitchen.

Denny's: Speaking of Five Easy Pieces, Reader weave says: "Don't expect a secret menu at Denny's. I went in there and asked for a grilled cheese sandwich and they were baffled. They finally decided to give me Moons over My Hammy and toss out the ham -- and charge me the full price for it." Did she hold the ham between her knees?

and finally, at Arby's: sixtoe likes the "French Dip."

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Coca-Cola Redesigns Cans

TOKYO — Coca-Cola Japan Co has redesigned its cans and bottles as part of its "The Coke Side of Life" marketing campaign. The beverage maker said Monday that the new look can will hit the Japanese market on Jan 29 before its introduction to the world market in March. "We live in a world where we make choices every day and 'The Coke Side of Life' encourages people to make those choices positive ones," said Marc Mathieu, senior vice president for carbonated soft drink core brands, marketing, srategy and innovation. "This new campaign invites people to create their own positive reality, to be spontaneous, listen to their hearts and live in full color."

Woman Stabs Lover Over Poor Sex

"A Russian woman visiting her Swedish boyfriend is accused of stabbing him in the lung after an argument over disappointing lovemaking."

Wait, you mean some women actually would like to *tell* the man what she wants, instead of having him play sexual minesweeper? How novel.

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Join The Fight Against Dihydrogen Monoxide

Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

* Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
* Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
* Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
* DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
* Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
* Contributes to soil erosion.
* Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
* Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
* Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
* Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
* Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
* Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

Write to your congressman today! Join the fight to ban DHMO from the US!

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Roses are red, blue, yellow...

Here's the perfect rose for Valentine's Day lovers who can't decide which color to pick.

Dutch flower designer Peter Van de Werken created this multi-colored effect by injecting vegetable dye into flower stalks. The pigment is absorbed and travels to the petals where it changes their hue.

These multi-colored blooms, called 'Happy Colors', will be launched before February 14.

The Best and Worst Fast Foods

CSPI Picks the Best and Worst Fast Foods

Burger King Sweeps the Worst ... but Also Has Two Bests

Fast-food menus are getting better ... and worse, says the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

Burger King swept the Worst category with its Double Whopper with Cheese, French Fries, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shake, Hash Browns, and Value Meals. But Burger King also sells two items in the Best category–the Chicken Whopper Jr. and BK Veggie Burger. McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait, Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad, and Subway's Low-fat Subs were also among the Best.

CSPI, whose studies of Chinese, Mexican, and other restaurant fare have gained world-wide attention, reports on the "Best & Worst Fast Foods" in the September issue of its Nutrition Action Healthletter.

CSPI's choices for Best fast foods were:

Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad. Mixed greens, chicken breast, roasted almonds, mandarin orange segments, and half a packet of Oriental sesame dressing make this 420-calorie salad taste as though it were served in a downtown bistro.

Burger King Chicken Whopper Jr. Any grilled chicken sandwich is a good choice. But unlike some competitors, a Burger King Chicken Whopper actually tastes grilled. Why order a junior? Because that's the only way to get a normal-sized sandwich these days. A junior clocks in at 350 calories, while the regular Chicken Whopper has 580 calories.

Subway's Low-fat Subs. Subway's line of "7 subs with 6 Grams of Fat or Less" and Jared, the company’s ubiquitous spokesperson, have helped lead the way to healthier fast food. Its new low-fat "Select Subs"--Honey Mustard Ham, Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki, and Red Wine Vinaigrette Club--range from 310 to 370 calories and are downright delicious.

McDonald's Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait. Eat it for breakfast, a snack, dessert, or a refreshing lunch. Where else can you get two-thirds cup of luscious berries layered between low-fat yogurt and topped with crunchy granola? At just 380 calories (280 if you skip the granola) and just two grams of saturated fat, it's a nutrient-rich bargain.

Burger King BK Veggie Burger. Not surprisingly, the BK Veggie Burger, the first meatless sandwich at any big burger chain, has less saturated fat (two grams) and fewer calories (330) than just about any hamburger at any chain.

"The major fast-food chains are responding to consumer demand by adding foods that are both good for you and delicious," says Jayne Hurley, CSPI senior nutritionist and co-author of Restaurant Confidential (Workman, 2002). "Fast-food salads like Wendy's are replacing boring iceberg lettuce with more interesting salads that don't taste like diet food."

Not all of the news from the world of fast food is rosy. Burger King, with the most fattening burgers and fries in the business, swept CSPI's Worst list:

Burger King Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shake. It looks like an ordinary shake. But thanks to the ice cream, a medium (22 oz.) has 760 calories and 29 grams of heart-breaking fat (1 ½ days' worth). A large (32 oz.) crams in 1,200 calories and 42 grams of saturated plus trans fat—the kind that cause old-fashioned heart attacks. Burger King managed to design a drink that is worse for your heart than even the worst burgers.

Burger King Fries. Burger King's French Fries are the worst. Period. A King Size order has 600 calories and 30 grams of fat, 16 of which are saturated plus trans fat. Fries may look like a side dish, but when it comes to calories and heart-threatening fat, they're really burgers in disguise.

Burger King Hash Browns. This breakfast side order can ruin your diet for the entire day. A large order has 15 grams (three-quarters of a day's worth) of saturated plus trans fat.

Burger King Double Whopper with Cheese. A wider burger and a wider bun make a single Whopper worse than a Quarter Pounder with Cheese or a Big Mac. A second slab of beef brings the total to 1,150 calories and 33 grams of saturated plus trans fat.

Value Meals. All Value Meals offer an economic incentive to stuff your gut, and Burger King's are the worst. A Burger King Whopper Value Meal's calories range from 1,300 to 1,800 depending on the size of the soft drink and the fries. Make it a Double Whopper and you're talking 1,600 to 2,100 calories. The Chicken Whopper Jr. Value Meal cuts some sat fat, but with the fries and soda, it's a long way from healthy.