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Comment on Black Mamba

JZ — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:32:19 GMT

Astute observation by CBSSportsline - "Why do these guys take it?" asked a Brazilian TV reporter, shocked to see established players like Odom and Fisher submitting to Kobe's high-handed histrionics. "You don't understand," explained an unnamed player on injured reserve. "Kobe owns this town. Piss him off and suddenly you find your cable has been turned off, you can't get hot water, no one will take your dinner reservation, you can't even get a babysitter ... hell, you can't even score a dime bag of weed. But the guys know that, at the end of the day, Phil's got their back."

As if on cue, Phil Jackson's first response to a reporter's unrelated question was to pose a hypothetical. "Did Michael ever let his team squander a 24-point lead at the half in a meaningful game, let alone Game 4 in the NBA Finals? Not that I can recall." Jackson's comment prompted furtive grins and covert fist pumps, as Bryant's teammates savored the payback -- knowing full well Bryant would be spending the next several days in agitated isolation, drop-kicking his vast collection of M.J. memorabilia, immersed in a self-loathing funk.

Comment on Food Ballers...They Rule My World

Grappler — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:40:34 GMT

East Coast bias anybody? You forgot about the food capital of America. The home of the most food ballers per capita: the Bay Area. Gary Danko? Baller. Thomas Keller of French Laundy fame? Shot caller. Alice Walters? D & D.

Comment on Food Ballers...They Rule My World

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:02:30 GMT

Gotta say you were fairly comprehensive. Jean Georges has to get a mention since it seems almost every upper and comer is tied to him or Boulud at some point. I have to mention that I met Kahan in an elevator in Chicago once....huge asshole.

Comment on Top Chef Travesty

Chiz — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:49:26 GMT

How about Lisa over Antonia? Are the judges scared of her? Why are they keeping her in? Stephanie is going to win.

Comment on Pretty Cool, I Guess...

Bwhizzle — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:09:03 GMT

this was a horrible waste of two minutes. thanks

Comment on Americans Are Healthy

Roberta Schwartz Wennik, MS, RD — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:52:09 GMT

How can David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding write this kind of stuff and get away with it? If the Federal Trade Commission were assessing “truth in statements” on articles and blogs, this Men’s Health posting would have the FTC knocking on their door.

When trying to make a point, guys, at least get your facts straight. If you’re going to compare a “serving size” of soda, which is 12 ounces, then compare that to a serving size of other beverages. Since you decided to put VitaminWater at the top of the list, let’s go with that one. A serving size of VitaminWater is 8 ounces. Just check out the label. In those 8 ounces, we’re only talking about 50 calories and 13 grams of sugar (not the 130 calories and 33 grams of sugar you’re showing). Now compare that with the 12 ounces of soda you’re discussing in your article. That serving size, as stated on a label, has about 150 calories and 40 grams of sugar. Big difference!

Sometimes plain water doesn’t quench one’s thirst as well as a slightly sweetened beverage. I emphasize the words “slightly sweetened” because overly sweet drinks can encourage overdoing it. People will sometimes take a sip or two of water, thinking that’ll do it when their bodies actually need more liquids to be properly hydrated. VitaminWater is an electrolyte-enhanced water that’s made with a natural sweetener, natural colors, and natural flavors, flavors that really do taste like the fruit they come from. Because of that, people will tend to drink enough to stay hydrated.

I also like the fact that all of the varieties of VitaminWater are made with no artificial sweeteners, no chemical preservatives and no sodium. It’s even gluten-free, vegan-friendly and ou kosher.

I’m glad to see that Zinczenko and Goulding believe, as they say, vitamins and water are a good “nutritional tag team “ because VitaminWaters contain vitamin C, four of the B vitamins, magnesium, and potassium. There’s no question that we need to be eating healthy food to get the majority of our daily nutritional needs, but the best thing we can do is to be sure that everything we eat and drink has some nutritional benefits. Otherwise, we’re just eating empty calories. For example, gummy bears or jelly beans are just pure sugar and that just means empty calories.

In my next posting to this blog, I’ll discuss the other beverages that were attacked and tell you my thoughts on those.

Comment on Pretty Cool, I Guess...

Klisch — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:22:22 GMT

I saw this clip on The Corner and wondered if you aren't getting a bit too comfortable with the enemy. Check yourself.

Comment on Batali and Bittman...and Gwyneth (sigh)

bwhizzle — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:11:54 GMT

it really isn't fair. i would crush.

Comment on Bill O'Reilly is Worth It

Phillip Tottle — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:23:46 GMT

Vintage Colbert....He loves Big Bill

http://gawker.com/5008999/colberts-oreilly+style-meltdown

Comment on This Looks Safe

Klisch — Thu, 15 May 2008 12:33:45 GMT

I thought it was going to be a photo of your calf.

Somebody needs to sign these bears and get them in a circus as soon as possible.