2/3/10 XLIV Super Bowl fun facts The most all-American of holiday weekends is upon us. The weekend where we pay homage to our mightiest and swiftest warriors, where we give thanks for corporate success and excess by shushing those around us in order to better see and hear the three-million dollar ads flicker across out big screens, and where we spend half of a Sabbath Day in a gluttonous orgy of pizza, pork and chicken wings. Yes, Super Bowl weekend is here.   This year will mark the XLIVth (44th for us non-Romans) time we’ve gathered for this annual occasion, and of course, the game pits the Saints of New Orleans against the Colts of Indianapolis. And in honor of the event, I thought I’d give you 44 Super Facts to wow your friends with this Sunday—you know, for when the pre-game show gets to feel a bit tedious, or when the second half gets dragged down by the third stringers (either players or commercials). From the basics to the obscure, from the past to the present, here you go:   This year’s game in Miami is the 10th time the south Florida hotspot has played host to the big game. Although this is the New Orleans Saints’ first trip to the Super Bowl, their city has hosted it nine times.  Full story... Jacob Miller - 12 opinions posted

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Wine, Dine and Do It

2/3/10 Sweet Valentine's treats in bulk Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I think I’ve fallen in love. No, not with a new guy, but with a store that sells candy by the scoopful: Bulk Food in Westborn Mall.   I guess I’ve always been aware that Bulk Food existed in Westborn, but I never really thought it had anything to offer a young lady such as myself. I never really gave it much thought, period.   This week, however, I was driving past Westborn on Michigan Avenue and saw a sign calling out to me to buy Valentine’s Day candy at Bulk Food.   What? Candy? In Bulk? How could I have completely overlooked this gem for so long? So I took the time this week to check out Bulk Food and see what sort of goodies they had to offer.   First, they have tons of chocolate, much of it on sale for Valentine’s Day:  Full story... L. John - 4 opinions posted

AP Top Entertainment News At 2:12 a... (Last updated Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:25 am EST)

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 9:57 pm EST

Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking on the sidewalk attraction.... Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010 2:12 am EST

Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim LONDON (AP) -- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 4:08 pm EST

`Dear John' delivers No. 1 debut with $30.5M LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The romantic drama "Dear John" has knocked the sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" off its No. 1 box-office perch.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 5:24 pm EST

Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 4:26 pm EST

Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever NEW YORK (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 9:06 pm EST

Super Bowl sets record with 48 minutes of ads NEW YORK (AP) -- Think Sunday night's Super Bowl seemed like it had a lot of ads? You're right. Commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the game - the most for any Super Bowl.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 4:20 pm EST

Andre Leon Talley to judge 'Top Model' LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Andre Leon Talley will help crown "America's Next Top Model."... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 6:32 pm EST

Miley Cyrus, other celebs auction items for Haiti NEW YORK (AP) -- Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, and Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others will donate items and experiences.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 3:06 pm EST

Super Bowl TV spot brings Leno, Letterman together NEW YORK (AP) -- Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey.... Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 7:03 am EST