About a dozen beer- and gun-toting Saints fans showed up and shot his TV in his backyard. You can watch it play out here on video.

“I’ll be watching the game this weekend on a 13-inch black and white set,” Spring said. “I’ve learned my lesson.”

The odd part of the story is that Spring is a Saints fan — he bet against his own team and lost his TV.

Well…it is Louisiana.  At least it wasn’t a plasma.

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Here is just a short list of the different kinds of tires out there. Hopefully with just a little bit of information you’ll be better able to know the kind you need.

If you mostly drive on paved roads and highways you’ll want to have a good set of all-season tires. They are the best all around tire that can grip the road in rain or shine. When winter hits however you’ll need a good pair of winter tires. Winter tires are made of a much softer rubber so that they can grip to snow like nothing else.

Another decent asphalt tire that could be a good choice for some people is the All-Weather Tires. They have a soft rubber inner thread to help grip winter snow, with a harder rubber on the outer edge for better cornering.

So the next time you head to your closest tire dealership do your research and find the best kind of tire for your specific region. Also, remember to always recycle your old used tires. They can be made into a variety of products like door mats and sidewalks.

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I came across some great recipes that will make your holiday bash a blurry yet festive event. If you have ladies attending then you will need to stock more then just beer and whiskey. Although I myself am a beer and whiskey drinker not all women have acquired the back bone (or stomache) for it.

Here is a holiday drink recipe to think about as you’re planning your trip to the liquor store.

Honey Spiced Punch

Ingredients:

Cachacha, Appelton 12 year Rum, Velvet Falernum, Fresh Lemon Juice, Organic Wildflower Honey, Indonesian Cinnamon, Seasonal Fruit and Sparkling Water

1 cup Leblon Cachaca

.5 cup Appleton V/X Rum

.5 cup Velvet Falernum

1 cup Lemon Juice

.25 cup Honey Syrup

.25 cup Simple Syrup

8 Dashes Angostura

10oz of Sparkling Water

Garnish with Cinnamon, orange wheels and a sprig of mint. Gather around the punch bowl and let the holiday festivities begin.

I suggest hanging a mistletoe above the bowl just in case that certain someone shows up at your party.

Image Credit: Leblon Cachaca

Recipe Source: Erick Castro, The Rickhouse, Fan Francisco

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz Zaya Rum
• 1 oz Apple Brandy
• 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 oz Fresh Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz Maple Syrup
• Mint Sprig and Apple Slices for garnish

Tommy Bahama Frost Bite

This icy drink is aptly named Frost Bite. Even if the weather outside is frightful, this cocktail is delightful.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 parts Tommy Bahama White Sand Run
• 3/4 part triple sec
• 3/4 part sour mix
• 1/4 part raspberry liqueur

Directions:

1. Pour rum, triple sec and sour mix into a mixing glass with ice.
2. Shake 20 times and strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with sugar in the raw.
3. Slowly pour the raspberry liqueur so that it sinks to the bottom of the glass.
4. Garnish with lime.

Image and Recipes Courtesy of Zaya Rum / Tommy Bahama

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Cool Holiday Rum Cocktails

2010 Toyota Avalon

Built around Toyota’s all new 268-hp 3.5L V6 the Avalon will never be short of power. Though powerful, the Avalon comes with the highly coveted Dual Variable Valve Timing system that makes the car a super fuel efficient monster. Dubbed the “Japanese Buick” the third generation Avalon offers a very comfortable ride for everyone on board.

The Avalon also tested very high in the crash test ratings, receiving nearly perfect scores except for one star was deducted for it’s ability to roll-over. Rolling over however isn’t usually an issue as it happens in high speed collisions.

If you like you big American sedans but want the engineering of Toyota you may like the Avalon. Personally though nothing truly beats the Cadillac… There I said it.

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2010 Toyota Avalon

2010 Hyundai Veracruz

The powerful 3.8L V6 engine is both smooth and aggressive. You may not be able to tow a boat, but you can take her and six other passengers out on the highway with ease.

The Veracruz was made for the daily commuter in mind. That’s why it comes with some great standard luxury features like the all inclusive stereo system. You can play and listen to all of your old cassettes and new MP3’s on your daily commutes.

The Veracruz comes in three basic trims: The GL, GLS and Limited. With a base price of around $37,000 the Veracruz will appeal to those looking for the style of a BMW but with the affordability only afforded by Hyundai.

Image: Hyundai.com

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2010 Hyundai Veracruz

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Here are just a few helpful tips that will ensure you’ll have a functioning vehicle this winter.

• Test the antifreeze: The antifreeze in your car helps keep your car cool and prevent the engine from overheating. On the flip side the coolant could freeze, making it nearly impossible to start cold. Keeping your car plugged in at night helps, but testing your coolant is more important. Have a technician test the density of the coolant to ensure it doesn’t freeze.
• Install a warming blanket around the battery: Most newer cars have special warming blankets installed around the battery already. If you have an older vehicle installing one would be a good idea. When a battery gets cold it looses its power significantly. It’s also a good idea to have a technician check to make sure your battery passes electrical load tests.
• Install winter tires: Winter tires are specially designed to grip to ice and snow thus giving you more control over your car. They can do this because the tires are made of a softer rubber that doesn’t become hard in cold weather. The treads are also specially grooved to get a better grip. Because the rubber is softer you have to replace them with all-season tires in the spring or else the tread will wear out quickly.
• Change the oil: most cars use either 10W30 or 5W30. If your car gives you the option between two different kinds of oil choose the one with the lower number for the winter as it is lighter and will be able to reach all of the engines parts quicker without needing to be heated first.

I hope these suggestions help. Though the most important tip I could give is to take it slow on the roads and be careful.

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In the court case, it was revealed that the girl made $4,500 for having sex with five men, but received only an “occasional box of chicken nuggets.” The rest of the money was used by her pimp for living expenses.

Come on, ladies, fast food can’t be the normal form of payment for sex these days. At least step up from McDonald’s and get some real food.

A few ribeye steaks, BBQ ribs, lobster tail… Mmm..now, I’m hungry.

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Cheeseburgers for Sex

Image: Three Olives Vodka

Jingle Bell on the Rocks

• 2 oz. Three-O Grape Vodka
• 4 oz. cranberry juice
• Splash club soda

Mix in a glass with ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

Ho-Ho-Mojito

• 2 oz. Three-O Pomegranate Vodka
• 10 Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1/2 of a Lime
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup
• Club Soda

Muddle mint leaves and lime in a tall cocktail glass. Pour in simple syrup and fill glass with ice, add vodka and soda. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime.

Blue Christmas

• 1 ½ oz. Three-O Cherry Vodka
• ¼ oz. black raspberry liqueur
• ¼ oz. Blue Curacao

Shake with ice and pour into a shot glass.

Snowy Night

• 1 oz. Three-O Triple Shot Espresso Vodka
• 1 oz. white chocolate liquer
• 1 oz. half and half

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with three espresso beans.

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Holiday Cocktails from Three Olives Vodka

The mini-van is great because it can carry a maximum 7 people including the driver with room to spare for luggage. You can remove the seats and sometimes have 8′X4′ of available space for cargo or work related stuff. When it come to being all purpose the mini-van is a hard one to beat. The problem though is that you take into consideration the weight of the stuff you are trying to carry around.

If you needed something bigger SUV are good but SUV drivers don’t usually like to haul equipment onto their folded down seats. However, a SUV could easily to a trailer or boat. But don’t expect much in terms of fuel efficiency.

If putting around town, doing light grocery shopping and just needing a fuel efficient car that will get you to and from work you might just want a light car. These are always a good car to have around as they tend to keep teenage drivers away for the nice SUV’s and Trucks lined up in the driveway.

If you need to work and haul your tools around don’t look past the standard pickup truck. You may want the large 8′ bed but with some designs you’ll have to make a compromise to accommodate for a larger cab that could seat five people. Getting the extra seats could come in handy when needing the extra help or just to have if needed to pick the kids up at their soccer practice.

Whatever vehicle you decide to get make sure that it suites your lifestyle and driving preferences, and get rid of those cars that don’t make sense keeping around.

Image: Ford.com

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