How 'Bout Them Cowboys?

105,121-the record breaking attendance number of people at a regular-season NFL game.

30,000-the number of standing fans.

80,000-the number of seats.

50-the number of feet below ground level the field is

1,600-the number of toilets at the stadium

286-the number of concession stands

largest domed stadium in the entire world

world's largest column-free interior

largest high definition hung TV screen in the world

$75.00-the cost to park at the stadium

$1.2 billion-the finishing cost of the new Cowboys stadium

losing the season opener/the first home game to the New York Giants-PRICELESS

Needless to say, the Cowboys didn't play as great as the should have on Sunday night. Especially with Sunday night being the season opener AND the unveiling of the new Cowboys stadium to the NFL fans around the world. Fans were less than thrilled to see quarterback Tony Romo throw not one, not two, but three unforgivable interceptions resulting in a devastating two point loss bringing the final score 33-31.

As Kurt Daniels, writer for DallasCowboysStar.com, said, "Nearly everything was perfect but the final score." I couldn't agree more. Without Romo's three interceptions, a combined total of four turnovers, and one fumble I think the Cowboys could have easily won the game against the cross-country rivals.

With the Cowboys' first play in full motion, the game was obviously in favor of the Giants. Romo's pass, intended for Roy Williams, was "intercepted by [Giants] corner back Bruce Johnson, who waltzed 34 yards into the end zone untouched for the touchdown" Daniels noted. Utterly pathetic, Romo. The Cowboys were favored for a victory by three points but blew it early on.

Throughout the exciting game, fans grew uneasy as they watched America's team slowly lose the game. It was only a matter of time until the inevitable happened. With four seconds left of the game, it was a sure win for anyone watching. The Cowboys were up 30-31, and there was no possible way we could give up this unforgettable win. Or was there? Lawrence Tynes was called in for the last, crucial four seconds of the game. Why? Eli Manning, New York Giants quarterback, pulled an incredible quarterback sneak, gaining two yards. Tynes did indeed successfully kick the 37-yard field goal but not before Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips strategically called a final timeout, forcing a re-kick. As though anybody thought he couldn't do it, Tynes, one again, did score the final three points with another successful 37-yard kick.

In my opinion, the score shouldn't have even been that close. The Cowboys had everything, and I mean everything, to play for. They were the hosts of the largest attendance of an NFL game in history, it was their home season opener, and new faces on the field. You would think a new stadium might have incentive to play better and more importantly, play as a team right? Wrong.

What was Kanye (NOT) Thinking?!

By now, I'm sure the ENTIRE world has heard about Kanye West's latest stint that has Hollywood, along with local media, in an incredible uproar. On Sunday night, at the MTV Video Music Awards, or the VMA's, Taylor Swift was welcomed to the stage to collect her award for "Best Female Music Video." Before she could finish her speech, and before the audience or anyone watching could comprehend what was about to happen, Kanye West has ran onto the stage, grabbed the microphone from Swift, and proceeded to tell any and all viewers that "... Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time,"stunning the crowd.

This isn't the first time West has been accused or career suicide. West has ranted that George Bush does not care about black people in addition to saying he is the next Elvis. Really? In MTV News' recent article titled "Experts Weigh In On Kanye West's Post-VMA Career Recovery," the author, Gil Kaufman, voices his opinion by stating that this could possibly be "irreparable damage to his career."

I could not agree more. With Taylor Swift being an innocent 19 year old country singer who happens to write her own songs, and Kanye West being a master of the auto-tuner, it is awfully sad and embarrassing that West pulled this stunt. What does he have to show for it? And what is there to be proud of? The fact that he stole the lime-light from a more than deserving talented artist is just plain horrible.

The night after the VMA's, West went on the Jay Leno show (convenient, huh?). Unplanned, according to Leno, apologized to Swift saying he felt "ashamed." He should feel a lot more than ashamed. He should be humiliated. And to make this story even better, Beyonce did go on to win the award for "Best Music Video of the Year."

Is Twitter the New Facebook, MySpace?

I read the article in the June issue of Time Magazine titled "How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live." It is an inevitable fact that Twitter is extremely close to becoming the new Facebook and/or MySpace. Every day, more and more people are beginning to "follow" friends, co-workers and even their favorite celebrities. With Twitter limiting your "tweet" to 140 characters, people are challenged to only tweet their most important thoughts.

I think Twitter has become an easily accepted social network because it is so simple to use. In some ways, Twitter has become an addiction for me. In the beginning, when i was just starting to use Twitter, I thought it was a horrible idea, served no purpose, and was immediately turned off.

As I began to follow more people, including my mom, Miley Cyrus, and People Magazine, I became more informed. With People Magazine updating their Twitter almost hourly, I knew about celebrity break-ups, deaths and new movies coming out instantly. It is very easy to keep up with news and current events going on around the world as long as I'm following the right Tweeters.

Like the author of the article, Steven Johnson, I was also skeptical about using Twitter. I thought it bared no relevancy to the real world. Boy, was I wrong. As soon as I fell into the black hole of Twitter, I knew there would be no return. To make matters worse, my mom decided to download UberTwitter on my phone. Now not only am I lucky enough to have Facebook Mobile, I've also got a form of mobile Twitter.

All in all, I think only time can tell as to how the rest of the world will react to Twitter. I'll be the first to admit that in the beginning, it's hard to stay interested. As soon as you begin following the tweeters of your interest, it will become hard to stop.