By Scott Hinners

Cartoon Network finally got what’s coming to it and not because of its content either, although I do find its late night television offensive and often malicious. The red paint has finally been thrown upon the channel’s mink coat of a marketing strategy. As you may have heard, the guerilla push for their new Adult Swim movie, “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” caused a city-wide bomb scare in Boston in February, effectively shutting down major highways and raining chaos down on thousands of unsuspecting citizens. TBS and its publicity wags at Interference Inc. have agreed to pay $2 million in retributions to city and state organizations, but can this really undo the damage they have done? The utter shame they brought upon the city of Boston?

The new backyard patio phenomenon known as the “chiminea”, has allowed families across the country to experience the warmth and coziness of a campfire anytime of day – throughout the year. But if you don’t know what kind of chimnea to purchase, you could get burned.

They used to be called “backyards.” Today, they’re referred to as “outdoor living spaces.” Why? Because designers, decorators and home improvement stores have developed ways to turn your backyard into comfortable living environments. The outdoor fireplace is an excellent example of this trend. Chimneas can be used for warmth and comfort, entertainment, even to cook some foods, but choosing one takes a little education.

Buying a grill is like purchasing anything for your home – it’s completely based on your budget and your lifestyle. Grills range in price from $50 to $5,000, so it’s important to know what you want. From your budget and your grilling/cooking experience, to the types of foods you’re interested in grilling, the results you’re seeking, and your cooking audience. So let’s take a closer look at the primary grill considerations…

Many hackers hang on to their clubs long after high school. Then they find out the hard way that their clubs look like something out of Bagger Vance; when they’re loading their clubs onto a cart with onlookers preparing to tee-off nearby. The constant mocking of your tin sticks normally lasts until about the 7th or 8th hole, with a break at the 9th, and then another friendly reminder as you tee off on the 10th.

Some choose to buy golf clubs the “easy way” – jump online, compare prices, order, wait, receive, and then hit the range. It all seems simple enough. However, buying golf clubs online is a risk, especially if you’re not sure how to shop for golf clubs.