Notorious debtor Serin shuts down blog

By Declan McCullagh, Staff Writer, CNET News.com

A failed real estate investor who rocketed to Internet stardom by blogging about his foreclosure, unemployment and marital strife has abruptly pulled the plug on his Web site.

Casey Serin, the 24-year-old would-be real estate mogul who was reduced to sharing a diminutive West Sacramento, Calif., townhouse with his sister-in-law, announced on Thursday that iamfacingforeclosure.com is dead and "will never return."

Since the blog's launch in September, Serin's regular posts about his refusal to get a job or pay off up to $420,000 that he owes creditors have garnered him an enthusiastic--if unrelentingly critical--audience known as "haterz."

Along the way, Serin's notoriety led to appearances on Suze Orman's and Robert Kiyosaki's advice shows, and the creation of an encyclopedia, Caseypedia.com, with hundreds of entries mocking his exploits. A Casey Serin Dance Remix appeared, as have photo galleries depicting him as Gilligan from Gilligan's Island and McDonald's Hamburglar character...More?

source: tech.msn.com

Competing with the NFL

Mark Cuban wants to start a new league to compete with the NFL. Sounds good on paper, but so did the XFL.

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Ten wrestlers that WWE should move in the “draft lottery”

First, why should a wrestler be moved? Perhaps he needs to be moved to ‘freshen up’ his character. Or he might be in the ‘doghouse’ on one brand, and moving to a different brand could help give new direction. And some wrestlers have simply exhausted all possible matches on their brand, and moving to another brand will give them new opponents. Here’s my thoughts:

(1) Bobby Lashley to Raw. Let’s face it – Vince McMahon is in love with the guy. Vince loves the size and the look. Lashley has prettymuch been on Raw since WrestleMania anyway. Lashley gives Raw the needed “star power” it lacks with Edge’s defection to Smackdown, HBK’s injury, and the absent Triple H. Lashley has new matches waiting for him against Triple H (when he returns), Great Khali, and of course, John Cena.

(2) Chris Benoit to ECW. There have been many episodes of Smackdown in the past six months were Benoit was absent entirely, even when he was U.S. champion. He is simply underused, and sadly, Smackdown won’t really miss him if he moves. If Lashley is drafted to Raw, ECW will have a big vacant spot at the top of its card, and Benoit would be a good fit there. Benoit would have fresh matchups with CM Punk, Elijah Burke and others.

(3) Rey Mysterio to Raw. Mysterio should be about ready to come back. We’ve heard for a while that he would feud with Vince McMahon when he returns, and it just makes sense for him to move over to Raw. He’s been on Smackdown a long time now, so this will give him so fresh new feuds as well.

(4) MVP to Raw. Montell Vontavious Porter feels like the breakout star of 2007 right now, and Vince wants his stars on Raw. MVP could ditch the awful outfit today and immediately become one of the top players on Raw. Despite being on WWE television for only a short time, MVP has wrestled most of the top Smackdown talent. A move to Raw could make him a true ‘big time’ player.

(5) Marcus Cor Van to Smackdown. The New Breed didn’t last long, largely because it’s tough to have a four-man faction on a roster that is only about 14 wrestlers deep. Cor Van has been playing second fiddle to the younger Burke. But Cor Van clearly has the charisma and size to be a big time player. He also needs to be on a different brand than Lashley. A move to Smackdown puts him on prime time television every week.

(6) Kenny Dykstra to Smackdown. Dykstra quickly became a forgotten man on Raw, and I really don’t like the teaming with Johnny Nitro, as these two both seem to be better as singles wrestlers. Dykstra can start over fresh on Smackdown. He’s got a lot of potential, and he can work his way out of the doghouse over there.

(7) Johnny Nitro to ECW. Everything I just wrote about Dykstra is true for Nitro as well. After going through a hot stretch in December & January, Nitro was forgotten. But if my suggested moves were to happen, he would be in the top mix of ECW, facing opponents like Chris Benoit and CM Punk. He’s only bound to improve there.

(8) Paul Burchill to ECW. Remember the Smackdown pirate? Believe me, he can go in the ring. If he sheds the pirate gimmick, he can quickly become a pivotal player on the ECW brand.

(9 & 10) Cryme Tyme to ECW. I’ll let you in on a little secret – JTG and Shad are actually decent wrestlers! No, they aren’t Chris Benoit, but there not John Heidenreich, either! JTG has some decent ring moves, and Shad is actually a pretty large man. But the gimmick was too over the top and really ran its course quickly. Again, these guys are buried on Raw, so it’s not like they would really be missed, and they could really help ECW, which has lost so many faces of late (RVD and Sabu). I envision them battling Sandman & Tommy Dreamer, or a returning Sylvan & Rene Dupree, who were last seen on ECW.

source: pwtorch.com

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Man Shoots Wendy's Manager Over Chili Sauce

Police said a man in the drive-through argued with an employee because he wanted more packets of the condiment. The worker told the customer that restaurant policy prohibited a customer from getting more than three packets.



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Triple H Interview and Nashua Pride Pictures

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Cleavage: What's Appropriate, What's Not

The weather's getting warmer and necklines are dipping lower -- sometimes, too low.

From the beach to the mall to the office, women seem to be showing off their cleavage more than ever before. Why? According to Elisabeth Squires, author of "Boobs: A Guide to Your Girls," American breasts are getting bigger while shirts are getting smaller.

"We are seeing more cleavage these days for a few reasons. First, the fashion of the day is tight and skinny. At the same time, women are bigger than they were even 15 years ago. Bra fitters tell me that an E cup is the new C cup," Squires said on "Good Morning America."

"We have to remember that while more women are showing more cleavage, you really have to use your breast power responsibly," Squires said....More?

source: abcnews.go.com

Obviously a slow news day at ABC....

Triple H Returns Home to Historic Holman Stadium

The Nashua Pride has announced that WWE Superstar and Nashua native Triple H will make a special appearance on Wednesday, May 30 at Historic Holman Stadium for the game against the Sussex Skyhawks at 7:05. The 6-foot-4 professional wrestler will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and make his professional baseball coaching debut as he will coach first base for the Pride for the first three innings of the game. After the third inning is complete, Triple H will sign free autographs in the concourse. He will also take batting practice with the team prior to the game.

The Nashua High School graduate has spent the last twelve years competing in World Wrestling Entertainment, which is owned by his father-in-law Vince McMahon.

Tune into all of the Pride’s game this season via internet radio broadcast on http://www.broadcastmonsters.com/Nashua/pride.asx.

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Bret Hart New Candian March of Dimes Spokesman

Press Release:
Champion Wrestler Bret Hart to help Canadians "Survive and Thrive" after stroke

TORONTO, May 28 /CNW/ - March of Dimes Canada (MODC) is thrilled to welcome legendary Canadian wrestler Bret Hart as the new spokesperson of its Stroke Recovery Canada program.

Known to many Canadians as Bret "The Hitman" Hart, the champion wrestler was born in Calgary, Alberta into a wrestling dynasty led by his father, Stu Hart. His seven brothers were either wrestlers or involved backstage with the wrestling business; his four sisters all married professional wrestlers.

Hart won numerous championships in his over 20-year wrestling career but his greatest victory has been his triumph over a devastating stroke in 2002. The stroke caused partial paralysis requiring months of physical therapy, but Hart made a successful recovery. He has since starred in a touring production of Aladdin, and has continued his support of athletics in Calgary.

"We couldn't be more excited to have Bret Hart on board as our spokesperson," says Kimberley Dowds, Associate Director of National Programs for March of Dimes Canada. "Mr. Hart exemplifies what it means to survive and thrive after a stroke, and is a true inspiration to all stroke survivors."...

Stroke Recovery Canada(TM), a program of March of Dimes Canada, is a national service offering post-recovery support, education and programs for stroke survivors, their families and health care providers. Through its work with local peer support groups across the country, Stroke Recovery Canada(TM) provides Canadians with the resources needed to help Canadians survive and thrive after stroke...More?

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Hundreds booo ex-Bush chief of staff at UMass graduation

Even faculty sitting on stage joined in on the action, screaming their disapproval while holding signs that read "Card: No Honor, No Degree."



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