Hilarious Video of the Day - Sure Lock

I don't know if this has ever happened to you, but there will come a time when you will encounter a door that locks behind you, keeping you from getting back in. Make sure that when it does happen, you don't live to regret it.

American Idol 7 Recap - March 6, 2008

Last night, the girls gave it their best shot and I have to say that I was not impressed.

The best performance by far was by Amanda Overmyer who sang Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself (For Loving You)." Problem is that she has the personality of a janitor's mop.


Brooke White took Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield" and made it her own. Is it just me or does she remind you of a refined Carly Simon?


I liked Syesha Mercado's rendition of Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love For You."


Ramiele Malubay sang Phil Collins' "Against All Odds," and the only reason I remember it is because I was anticipating a high note, and the girl pussied out and never delivered. Boo!
Worst part? Ryan Seacrest tells her to get a move on because she has really short legs and a lot of stairs to get down. Look who's talking.


The rest of the chicks were completely forgetable.

Finally, did you notice that the 3 judges were having quite the social gathering? I thought Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell were going to start dry humping. And Randy Jackson seems to have taken on Paula's chemically imbalanced ramblings because I wanted to smack the stupid off of him all night long.

Funniest part? Drunken dummy Paula called a part of the crowd a bunch of mutts and then tried to back pedal. Idiot.

Entertainment News - March 6, 2008

When a London restaurant insisted that Amy Winehouse put out her cigarette due to the law, Amy pressed the lit cigarette into her cheek to the horror of the other diners. That's why her face is a mess; not because she has some weird contagious disease. Although that wouldn't be too far-fetched. (Handbag)

Because Sheryl Crow has no news to report about herself, she thought it a good idea to tell the world that Jennifer Aniston dumped Brad Pitt and not the other way around. Uhh, right. (dListed)

Angelina Jolie is very good at keeping her baby bump under wraps, but those gargantuan breasts are a dead giveaway. (Just Jared)

Demi Moore and her three very androgynous daughters are inside the pages of Harper's Bazaar. (ICYDK)

Outdoor Bicycling - 6 Tips

By Lori Ryan

You got yourself this awesome mountain bike and you’re so pumped about getting out there and riding it for hours and hours. Unfortunately, you heard about some serious car accidents that involved bikers and the last thing you want to do is to get injured.

But you don’t have to, if you follow some simple rules of the road and follow all my fantastic advice. Bicycling doesn’t have to be a life-threatening sport, so long as you ride like a star.


Outdoor bicycling tip #1
Follow traffic rules
Too many bikers think that traffic lights and turn signals don’t apply to them, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you blow a red light or turn when you shouldn’t, you could end up getting hit by a car or hitting a pedestrian.

Think of yourself as a car and obey the laws of traffic. Even if you have more maneuverability, you shouldn’t take advantage of it because you will begin to do it more often and stop being so careful, and that’s when things might get messy.


Outdoor bicycling tip #2
Wear safety gear
I hate helmets because they ruin my hair and make me all sweaty, but I’ll take flat, sweaty hair over potential brain damage any day of the week.

And this doesn’t just apply if you ride your bike in the city; you should wear a helmet every time you get on your bike, no matter where you plan to ride.

Kneepads and wrist guards are optional, but the helmet is an absolute must.


Outdoor bicycling tip #3
Don’t dodge traffic
Yes, you can easily fit between cars and you might even get to your destination that much faster, but what you may not realize is that a car can literally kill you.

Most drivers take serious issue with bike riders who ride between cars and hold onto cars while waiting for the light to change. You want to be friends with drivers, so you will not dodge anything and you will remain on the right-hand side of the road at all times.


Outdoor bicycling tip #4
Be alert
It’s easy to get caught up in what’s going around you, but if you’re not paying attention to the traffic, skaters, pedestrians, dogs, and the ground below you, there’s no doubt that you’ll get hurt.

There’s a lot you need to keep your eye on and looking ahead to make sure that there are no upcoming holes in the street or slippery items on the ground is right up there with everything else.

Even if you’re riding around on bicycle trails, you still need to keep your eyes open because there are so many people who aren’t on bikes roaming around on the trails.


Outdoor bicycling tip #5
Understand your brakes
Before heading out with your bike, take some time to get intimate with your brakes in a quiet setting first (that sounds so wrong). Figure out how quickly you can come to a complete stop.

This is an important exercise because should you need to break in a second’s time because a parked car door has been opened or because a child jumps out in front of you, you’ll know that you can.


Outdoor bicycling tip #6
Light yourself up
If it’s dark out, it’s important that drivers and pedestrians alike are able to spot you from a distance. Make sure your bike has reflectors facing towards and away from traffic.

As well, put some reflectors on your helmet if you can. The brighter you are in the dark, the better.

Outdoor bicycling safety

Now that you’re familiar with what it takes to be a responsible cyclist, you can get out there and pedal your heart out with confidence.