Danny Trejo feels like he’s been preparing to play the title character in “Machete” for over a decade — about as long as he’s been working with writer/director Robert Rodriguez. “Robert’s been training me for this movie since we did ‘Desperado,’” says Trejo, who’s appeared in eight of Rodriguez’s films. “He said, ‘Hey, you’re perfect for this character. That was 14 years ago. And so, you know, 14 years and 780,000 phone calls later — it was just like stepping into the guy.”This clearly isn’t Andy Reid’s first rodeo. But, it could be his last. Some Tea Partiers admit mistakes were made. Others are quick to describe the movement’s recent efforts in the political arena as not quite ready for prime time.Architect Pete Dye doesn’t build run-of-the-mill golf courses. His designs are sought out nationwide by golfers looking for the most innovative and demanding layouts the game has to offer. A Dye course becomes a destination unto itself.He’s got three Super Bowl rings, 30,844 career passing yards, 15 AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and more offensive targets than he knows what to do with.Afghan police went on alert yesterday to guard against demonstrations triggered by a U.S. church’s plan to burn a copy of the Quran on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, which has drawn global condemnation.Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. A Giants unit enters the season beaten-down, banged-up and feeling betrayed.Placing yourself in a choice college can be a numbers game, and if your GPA or tuition veers off, your most frugal and strategic bet might be to transfer.Ready to tackle all those home-repair projects you’ve been putting off in favor of days down the shore? Head to the West Philly Tool Library, where homeowners can borrow an unlimited number of tools and ladders for up to seven days. It costs just $20 for a yearly membership, and “tool librarians” are always on hand to lend expert advice.Surfing is an excellent total-body workout combining upper and lower body strength, cardiovascular fitness, core strength, stability, balance and flexibility.
Health care overhaul is easy compared to picking the national champ.
President Obama’s pick to win it all — Kansas — went down in flames against Northern Iowa on Saturday night.
If that wasn’t bad enough, the first fan’s pick to win the South Regional — Villanova — also bowed out in the second round.
Obama’s Final Four picks from the West (Kansas State) and East (Kentucky) are sill playing.
The bracket-busters are out in force this year.
With 16 teams (and just three top seeds) left, the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is proving to be a classic.
No. 10 Saint Mary’s? Alive. No. 11 Washington? Still here. No. 12 Cornell? You better believe it.
Overall No. 1 Kansas? Better luck next year.
The Jayhawks were the victims of the upset of the decade Saturday night, when unheralded No. 9 seed Northern Iowa eked out a 69-67 victory. The Panthers — bet you didn’t know Northern Iowa’s mascot last week — are on to face Michigan State in the Midwest Regional semifinals. The Jayhawks are gone.
But that’s nothing compared to the topsy-turvy world of the East. No. 1 Kentucky and No. 2 West Virginia made it through the first weekend but they’ll be playing ... Cornell and Washington, respectively. Bet you didn’t have that in your pool.
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