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Running of the Bulls Turns Violent

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:36:32 -0800

Man gored to death at Pamplona event

The running of the bulls in Pamplona turned ugly for the first time in over a decade when Daniel Gimeno Romero, a 27 year old Spaniard from Alcala de Henares, died after being gored in the neck and lung.

Pictures revealed Romero lying on a stretcher following the goring, his eyes half-open and blood covering his neck and face. These days, the runs attract over 2,000 people over the span of the nine day fiesta. The event was made famous globally by Ernest Hemingway in The Sun Also Rises.

If you thought the running of the bulls wasn't as dangerous as it once was, maybe the events of this morning will change your opinion. Check out this clip of the running of the bulls on the first day of the San Fermin festival this year. And don't forget to let us know if you plan to run with the bulls in Pamplona.

Charging Station for the Gadget Guy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:47:49 -0800

If you're like us, you care about the gadgets you use each and ever day. They make your life a little bit easier, and they allow you to keep in touch with the people you care about. It's the reason why we surround ourselves with the latest and greatest. Keep all those gadgets connected with the deal of the day - a Linksys WRT 110 RangePlus-n Wireless Router. This wireless router is safe from attack with an SPI firewall, WPA2, and 128-bit security key bits. Plus setup is a breeze!

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Running of the Bulls

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:03:33 -0800

Pamplona bull run is gore free after first day

Pamplona was host once again to its annual Running of the Bulls tradition earlier today. Revelers and thrill-seekers sprinted along the Spanish streets desperately trying to avoid the six charging bulls.

How dangerous is the bull dodge in Pamplona? Fourteen people have supposedly died since record-keeping began in 1924, and the last fatal goring was way back in 1995.

According to the Spanish Red Cross officials at the event this year, only four people were hospitalized for minor bumps and bruises on the first day of running. No one was killed and no one was gored yet. The Running of the Bulls is an ongoing event these days, so we'll have to wait and see if the 2009 events remains gore-free.

The Running of the Bulls is one of those events every guy considers partaking in at least once in his lifetime. Check out these Pamplona bull run clips from years prior and decide where you stand on the treacherous run. And don't forget to fill out the poll below after you've witnessed the mayhem firsthand:

2009 Wimbledon Semifinals

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:47:02 -0800

Looks like the semifinals are set for the 2009 Wimbledon Grand Slam. American Andy Roddick beat Aussie Lleyton Hewitt in a five set grind out match that lasted nearly four hours. Meanwhile, Andy Murray is bidding to become the first British man to make the Wimbledon finals since 1938. He'll be facing Roddick in the semifinals.

On the other side of the bracket, Roger Federer beat Andre the Giant look alike Ivo Karlovic in straight sets 6-3, 7-5, 7-6(3). If Federer takes the 2009 Grand Slam, he will surpass Pete Sampras in career Grand Slam championships. This will arguably cement him as the best tennis player of all time. Still, everyone knows who the crowd favorite will be. Brits everywhere will be cheering on 26 year old Andy Murray when he plays Andy Roddick on Centre Court. Time will only tell whether Murray's strong play and home court advantage will be enough to take him past Roddick and potentially Federer or Haas in the 2009 Wimbledon Grand Slam.

On a lighter note, the 2009 Wimbledon tournament played host to some funny courtside events, including the one on the video below.

This collision between player Michael Llodra and a courtside ball girl made headlines all across England. For a sport that takes everything a little too seriously, this crash encounter adds a little humor to the 2009 play. Take a gander at the clip below to see it for yourself:

Score Twice in One Day with Brushed Metal Luggage Tags

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:51:57 -0800

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Madoff Sentenced 150 Years

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:12:30 -0800

A judge sentenced Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff to 150 years in prison today. Madoff was the mastermind behind the biggest Ponzi scheme in the history of the infamous pyramid style financial ploys.

The 150 year sentence is the most that New York prosecutor's requested. They came to the 150 year terms given the magnitude of Madoff's victims and the amount of money he subsequently stole with it. Is it too soon to toast the US justice system for a job well done?

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Billy Mays Tribute

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:20:35 -0800

Infomercial King Pronounced Dead over Weekend

Billy Mays - the long time TV pitchman - passed away this weekend. He was pronounced dead on Sunday. You probably remember Billy Mays from the many late night infomercials he hosted, particularly for the Oxiclean suite of products. Mays gained his fame via the Home Shopping Network during the mid 90s. Back then he was pitching a line of cleaners for Orange Glo International of Denver.

In honor of the Infomercial King himself, check out this top ten video of some of the worst television ads ever produced. Billy Mays would never have dreamed about putting his good name behind these outrageous items:

Appalachian Trail or Argentina Tail?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:07:27 -0800

When news about the MIA South Carolina Governor revealed a potential scandal in the making, no one expected the Governor to do what he did next. Instead of spin some political trickery, Mark Sanford made a public statement explaining his affair in detail.

The Governor had said he was taking a hike through the Appalachian Trail when in truth he'd been seeing his Argentinian mistress.

Tweeters have taken the Sanford story and ran with it, as tweeters so often do. People everywhere are asking Mr. Sanford: was it the Appalachian trail you were looking for, or just some Argentinian tail?

Watch Governor Mark Sanford's now infamous press conference detailing his extra martial activities.

Shaq clears out of Phoenix

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:43:00 -0800

Shaq joins Lebron James in Cleveland

Shaquille O'Neal isn't one to shy away from the lime light. So when news the big guy was being traded to Cleveland to join Lebron James' Cavaliers, the buzz was everywhere. Not only does the NBA center have an active following on twitter, he's been known to make waves with his media statements over the years.

Check out this highlight reel of some of Shaq's best, worst and most famous declarations over the years. Enjoy:

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Save 10% on summer gifts for guys at Guyville

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:45:04 -0800

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Ed McMahon Dies

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:56:53 -0800

Guyville Remembers Legendary TV Showman

It saddens us to inform you that Ed McMahon - the legendary television personality who served as Johnny Carson's sidekick - passed away in LA around midnight this morning. The 86 year old funny man had been struggling with bone cancer.

Without Ed McMahon's famous "He-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" introduction, and his spectacular rapport with Johnny Carson, the Tonight Show would never have become the iconic late night show we remember it as today.

Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon were one of the best television tandems. One look at this clip of a tipsy McMahon being chided by Johnny is enough to show why they were so successful on screen for so many years.

From all of us at guyville.com: we'll miss you, Ed.

2009 US Open Golf Standings

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:20:52 -0800

Lucas Glover Takes Home the Hardware

This year's 2009 US Open didn't finish with an exciting playoff between the best in golf. In fact, play at Bethpage didn't even finish on the scheduled Sunday due to soggy early round Open conditions on Thursday and Friday.

In the end, Lucas Glover took home the trophy. His win marks the first time since 2005 that a qualifier of the Open has won the event. Many fans were rooting for Phil Mickelson, whose late charge on Monday had people thinking the lefty would be heading home with the win. Tiger Woods - another favorite to win this year's tournament - had a disappointing Monday as well. He finished the 2009 US Open at Even par.

Popular opinion believed early on that Ricky Barnes would take the 2009 US Open. This was after he posted some stellar scores in the first and second round of tournament play. He held the lead for most of the weekend, until he fell apart in the final rounds of play at Bethpage Black.

Check out the video below to see where all the players stood on Sunday, one day prior to the final and deciding Monday of this year's US Open.

Celebrate with Phil and Remember Red this Father's Day

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:43:37 -0800

Cigar accessories make great Father's Day gifts

When Phil Jackson won his tenth NBA championship this year he surpassed the coaching legend Red Auerbach. While some weren't around when the Celtic great won his nine titles, the image of Red smoking a celebratory cigar after games is etched into many of our minds. After the Lakers took the 2009 trophy, Phil said he was planning to smoke a cigar in memory of Red.

Father's Day is this Sunday. Revel in the celebratory spirit of Red and Phil by gifting your dad one of our many handsome cigar accessories or humidors. Wherever you hail from, or whoever you root for, remember the greats from the past while celebrating the present with your dad on Father's Day with a relaxing cigar.

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Los Angeles Lakers 2009 NBA Champions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:08:01 -0800

Not that you didn't know it already, but Los Angeles dispatched with Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic in game five of the NBA finals. Is it just us, or does it always seem a little melodramatic when a championship is won on the other guy's home court? That's how it felt when LA took the coveted trophy in Orlando this past week.

The league's policy tries to make the celebration the same regardless of the venue and the winner. But honestly, who do they think they're fooling when an empty Amway arena - save a few deflated fans - watches the squad that just beat their home town team accept a trophy?

What ever happened to the tradition of the away team exiting the court immediately after the final horn sounds? Does David Stern remember the last time angry fans and angry players got up close and personal? It seems like the way the NBA has its play-off conclusion set up now, it'll only be a matter of time before we have some crazed fan taking his anger out on the winning squad.

Today is the official parade celebrating the Laker's road to the 2009 trophy. Check out the video below to see some Laker highlights from this years NBA finals contest:

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Artie Lange Crosses Line on Joe Buck's First Show

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:25:32 -0800

Is it just us, or did The Howard Stern Show's marketing team really go all out for May and June? First it was Bababooey's opening pitch video , then it was Howard ripping on Jay Leno, now Artie Lange's controversial appearance on the first Joe Buck Live show just a few nights ago. It may not be the best publicity, but when did the Howard Stern Show ever discern a difference?

We'd show you the video of Artie going off, but apparently HBO is so mortified for Artie they've made all online video feeds of his rant unavailable. Instead, click on the video below to hear Artie defend his Joe Buck appearance:

We'd like to hear from you. Did Artie cross the line on the Joe Buck Show, or was it just another reason to tune into Howard Stern this summer?