Top 10 songs that Hit #1

THE TOP 10 WORST SONGS TO HIT #1 ON THE CHARTS:


Everyone knows that some pretty stupid songs have somehow managed to hit #1 on the charts over the years . . . and because of that, they'll probably never completely fade away to take their rightful place in obscurity.


--Some dude at Spike.com has put together a list of The Top 10 Worst Songs That Hit #1. And in a sheer stroke of genius, he topped the list with JAMES BLUNT'S abomination, "You're Beautiful".


(--For what it's worth, all ten songs were released in the past 20 years. That either says something about the age of the guy who did the list . . . or it says something about the quality of the "hits" over the past two decades.)

--Here's the list:


#10.) "Never Gonna Give You Up", RICK ASTLEY (1988)

#9.) "Batdance", PRINCE (1989) (--It was on the "Batman" soundtrack.)

#8.) "Don't Worry, Be Happy", BOBBY MCFERRIN (1988)

#7.) "I Want It That Way", The BACKSTREET BOYS (1999)

#6.) "I'm Too Sexy", RIGHT SAID FRED (1992)



#5.) "Bad Day", DANIEL POWTER (2006)

#4.) "Who Let the Dogs Out?", BAHA MEN (2000)

#3.) "Wannabe", The SPICE GIRLS (1997)

#2.) "Macarena", LOS DEL RIO (1995)

#1.) "You're Beautiful", JAMES BLUNT (2005)

I'm not saying, I'm just saying....Ewwwwww

Cheeseburger Brocks List

Top Cheeseburgers in the Austin Area: (no particular order except Crown & Anchor currently is #1)

Some of my criteria include-must have good fries, a good shake is always a plus. And make it simple for the consumer and the atmosphere must be one you want to frequent.

This list does not include fast food. That is a separate category I am working on.

-Crown & Anchor-great atmosphere, spectacular fries, col' beer from around the world. (Mustard only for me)

-Dirty's-more history and Longhorn tradition than any other joint in town. On anyday you could see Coach Brown, Coach Barnes, Coach Auggie, Ben Crenshaw and even Quinton Tarintino eating here. Go by yourself and sit at the bar. (Mustard and Pickle only on the large cheeseburger for me)

-Mike's Pub-simple but excellent. Nice grease on top of bun and coldest beer in town. (put your own fixin's on, mustard and onion for me)

-Lee's Almost by the Lake (Spicewood, Tx)- worth the drive to cure a hangover on Saturday. (all the way minus lettuce for me)

-Diamond Inn (Taylor, Tx)-Same grill from the original Diamond Inn in the 1960's and 1970's. Only serve cheeseburgers Thursday's-Saturday (order just like it comes, don't mess with a good thing)

-PTerry's-easiest menu in town, quick convenient but darn good burgers and shakes. (I get mine without the special sauce)

-Shuggies-great hangout at the South Austin Trailer Park Eatery. Unique bun with the black pepper, large patties and beer battered fries. (mustard and pickle on for me)

-Mighty Fine Burgers-only fresh cut crinkle fries in the great state of Texas. I once ate the largest cheeseburger of my life here because I ordered wrong. It was good but quite a challenge I wasn't going to back down from. (yellow and white only for me)

-Mooyah Burgers & Fries-new in town but moving up the ranks quick. Great bun and cheese is melted into the meat to give it the real "dive" taste. Fresh cut fries daily with good shakes. (mustard and pickle only for me)

-Hut's-best variety in town. Cool place with good shakes. (Chubby Checker for me)

-Ski Shores-great place to stop by to refresh those burning ski legs or drive to after you run your dogs at Turkey Creek. (mustard only for me)

-Poodies on 71- worth the drive again. Go in the evening and you might catch Willie but you will probably catch some good live music and a good buzz. (mustard, pickle and onion for me)

-Billy's on Burnett-great little spot for lunch. Nice thick pattie with some of the nicest people in Austin waiting on you. A Green Bay Packer joint with Beer Brats on Game Day. If you are a Packer fan which I am you gotta go on game day. (if ever in Green Bay you must eat at Kroll's, and it has to be Kroll's East not West. (mustard only for me)

-Jim's-everyone knows about Jim's. Next time look past the breakfast menu and order the Frontier burger. (I get mine just like it comes minus lettuce of course)

-Nau's-old school cheeseburgers with history, enough said. (mustard, pickle and onion only)

-Casino El Camino-order like it comes or get out. No substitutions. nice greasy burger to warsh down your col' beer.

-Red Robin-typically not a fan of chains but the Royal Red Robin (with a fried egg) is worth going. Great shakes. (like it comes minus lettuce of course)

-Mo Willy Golf Course-every muny golf course has a great greasy burger or its not a really muny. This is the best muny cheeseburger in town. They even have watered fairways now. (mustard only for me)

-Arkie's-cool little spot on the east side. Sit at the counter get a burger, skip the shake and go right for the homemade pie. (mustard only for me)
-The Frisco Shop-(formerley Night Hawk for those true Austinites). Old school burger served wrapped in paper. Its gotta be good because its messy. (I get mine the way it comes minus lettuce of course)

-Gus's Grill would make the list but I heard it closed. I have yet to confirm that. If open another great east side spot.

Brock Purslow

5 Ways to get your kids to bed

Children need a sleep schedule to make sure they're rested for school, sports, and day-to-day activities. But try explaining that to a 6-year-old who wants to stay up. Well, here are five tips to get those kids to bed . . .


#1.) DON'T SERVE DINNER LATE. Feeding your kids right before bedtime gives them more energy to stay awake, AND it's bad for their bodies. Try to eat dinner a few hours before bedtime so your kids can metabolize the food before it's time to fall asleep.



#2.) SET A CONSISTENT BEDTIME. A good bedtime for young kids is 8 o'clock. Whatever time you choose, make sure you're CONSISTENT, so you don't mess with their internal clocks.



#3.) AVOID LATE ACTIVITIES. Try not to plan activities . . . especially physical ones . . . right before bed, or you risk missing bedtime and having to deal with a sleep-deprived child the next day.



#4.) GIVE THEM A BATH. Taking a bath an hour before bedtime can help your kids relax, AND it should make them sleepy too. It's also a good way to divide PLAYTIME and BEDTIME.



#5.) DON'T LEAVE THE TV ON. Letting your kids fall asleep with the TV on keeps them up, and creates a bad habit that can follow them into adulthood. Instead, play some light music or read to them. OR, if they're old enough, encourage THEM to read.


(eHow.com)

Rib king

Family reunion is on and I'm doing the ribs. Like the hat?

Weekend

Big family weekend. We are just getting started but it should be a blast.

Faith the 2 legged dog

Injury

This one of my injuries after falling on my bike

Back on the Bike

I mentioned on the show that I told my friend Steve that I would do the 60 mile Livestrong Bike Ride with him in October. So, in teh last week, I've had my bike tuned up and got some new shoes and pedals. I have ridden twice, once with Tricia on her first ride and once alone. Both rides were about an hour at a decent pace for me. Well, there are a bunch of people from our Corporate Office in town for a convention at the Hilton. We had a little Happy Hour thing last night with everyone and I ended up talking to the Big Boss, the first thing he asks me is if I had been riding my bike much? He is an avid cyclist and in great shape. Anyway, me and JB start chattting and figured out we could go for a ride today (Wednesday) Our friend John Korioth is joining us. I am nervous because I am afraid I will embarass myself. It is only going ot be an hour and half ride, I just hope they don't kill me. I'll let you know how it goes.

Sandy

No pride

Would you serve someone this sandwich if you were truely an artist? Me either. Sad. Very sad

Kat Daluna Butchers The National Anthem

Welcome to the Hall of Fame. Wow!

See us on CBS 42 Tonight

Be sure to set your DVR for CBS 42 at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00 today (Sept 15) You will be able to see us and the big giant trophy that Judy Maggio won as Austin's Most Popular News Personality. Judy is alot of fun and we are glad she finally won after 2 years of finishing second.

Tricias new bike

Joe Boden...Foot in Mouth

I like Joe Biden, but he has a tendency to put his foot in his mouth. In this awkward video, Joe asks a man in a wheelchair to stand up.

Finally the Weekend

Did you wake up this morning a little disappointed in the weather? I feel for all the people along the coast and on Galveston Island. But man, I was hoping for some rain. Oh well, I guess I can live without rain while all those people live without power. Donate if you can,
Please throw us a vote on this silly little poll. My dad called yesterday and wanted to know why were weren't winning. I told him it is because we are honest. http://www.austin360.com/alist/content/alist/youralist_index.html
Sandy

Hey, how about a vote?

Hey, we know we aren't going to win this thing, but we want to at least show up on it. So, we would appreciate a vote. Our parents look at these things and we don't want to embarass them. We are pretty sure this contest is rigged, but we appreciate your vote.

http://www.austin360.com/alist/content/alist/youralist_index.html

Almost there

I am 1,000 miles away from the 100,000 mile club. I'm not sure why I am so excited about this, but I am. I didn't put all these miles on my truck, but I will be the one driving it when it hits the magic number. My Ford F150 runs great and is good for another 100,000 miles.

Party over

Back in Austin. Great weekend. Love El Paso.

Golf in EP

Unhappy mijo

Longhorns dominating. Alex is sad.

2 nights 2 meals

Try the carne asada. Awesome.

Alex's mom

Good times in El Paso.

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Very cool

I'm not sure if the Mayor of El Paso sent out a memo telling everyone to be nice but everyone sure is. I managed to talk a guard in to letting me see the stadium this morning. Very cool but tons of grasshoppers. Kind of weird.

Good Morning

El Paso is beautiful this morning. JB went for a run. I went to the breakfast buffet.

Airport

From the time we walked in to the airport, checked our bags, went through security and got to the bar was 4 minutes. We are now enjoying a ice cold Coke.

Off to El Paso

Everyone from show (except) Bri are off to El Paso tomorrow for the big UT VS UTEP Football game. Alex has been excited about his for a year and half and has busting his butt to make sure everything runs smoothly. This is a big big deal for him. He has made all the arraingements. We have tickets, we have hotel, we have transportation, we have golf on Sunday, we have a bar that is home base right across the street from the hotel. We have the makings of a maniacal weekend. Alex told us today that he didn't want to buy any Longhorn gear because he was saving his monee for bottle service at a club. There is a guy with his priorities in tact. We will be keeping you posted here with what we are up to while in El Paso.
I starting counting how many days on the lake I can get in the summer. I only count days that someones wakeboards, surfs, or wakeskates. I got my new boat exactly 4 months ago and so far I have 36 days of wakeboarding in. Life is good. This weekend is going to kill me though. I lose three days of no lake. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the days I enjoy the most. I have a group of neighbors that always head out at 8am. Why so early? To get all the good water (flat water) Its fun t hear what everyone did the night before, to bet on if someone is going to puke, etc. Just good times with neighbors. A few of us end up at Jims at 183 and McNeil for breakfast. Try the Blueberry Pancakes with Whip Cream. It is my personal favorite, with a large glass of milk.


Go Horns!
Sandy

I thought this was funny

Beckham is going bald

Embrace is David, Embrace it

World Ugliest Suit

Who wears a suit like this? The suit is too big, and just ugly. Buy a Big Boy Suit.


It seems I am always having things jump in my head that I think about for a while but never seek out the answer. I guess that means it isn't that important to me. Here is the latest one: How many trees have been saved since the advent of email? It has to be a ton. Why doesn't the guy that invented email get an award from an environmental agency or organization. How bad did email hurt the downtown courier? No need to call some hippie with a bike to take your document three blocks away when you can attatch it to an email. Hippy has to hate email. I think Hippy probably hates alot of things, no idea though, never been around too many hippies. Hippy needs to take a bath.





I bet divorced parents love Text Messaging. No need to speak to the person you had to go to court to get away from. Texting probably eliminates a ton of nasty words. Unless, you send a text that says, "Efff you, you got half my crap, I hate you." Nah, just send something like, "I will pick up the kids tomorrow" Texting is great, probably saves alot useless conversation amongst everyone. But divorced parents have to love it.





Why am I talking about divorce? I just got married.


"The Shield" starts tonight "Entourage" on Sunday and the NFL on Thursday. It is going to be a great year for The Cowboys