Jim Caple, ESPN columnist and author of the book, “Best Boston Sports Arguments: The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard Boston Fans,” seems to think so. One piece of advise Mr. Caple: if you’re trying to sell a book to Boston sports fans, don’t call them “the most obnoxious fans in sports.”

I’ll admit that there are some bad seeds in Red Sox Nation, but the same can be said for any fan base. But to call them the “most obnoxious” simply because they typically outnumber hometown fans in their own parks and still get nervous when the Yankees cut a 11-game lead to 4 sounds like jealousy to me.

I don’t want to sound “obnoxious,” but I’m ecstatic that the Sox finally have ownership that puts a competitive team on the field, that tries to improve the abysmal settings at Fenway and generally has the fans best interests in mind. This hasn’t been the case in Boston in a very long time. I think the amazing success the Patriots have seen in the past 5 years has rubbed off on the other franchises in the city. Hell, even the Celtics look promising this year.

Like I stated on Jim’s blog, “continue to root for your Busch league teams and be jealous that we have a team that cares as much about us as we do them.” OK, maybe that was a little obnoxious.

Popular Science shows you how to build your own All-In-One beer brewing device for just over $4300 in 3 months. The amazing contraption can serve up to 4 chilled brews while fermenting a 5th. That means you’ll never be without beer again. Watch the video to see how the thing works:

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to buy the largest hi-def jumbotron (71′x78′) in pro sports for a reported $12 million to replace their 10-year old monitor currently at Chase Field.

If I was a D-Backs fan I would be D-Pissed. How much better would this playoff contender be with an additional $12 million in salary? Their highest paid player (Randy Johnson) gets just over $9 million and their average salary is under $400k. Add another $12 million player like Alfonso Soriano (a bargain at $10mm) or Carlos Lee ($11.5mm) this off season and San Diego would be 10 games back instead of 3.

Hell, for arguments sake, say the old scoreboard they currently have just has to be replaced, could they have gotten away with a $5 million screen and grabbed Jose Guillen (AVG .295 | HR 19 | RBI 81) for another $5 million and had $2 million to lower ticket prices or do I just not get baseball at all?

I don’t mean to beat a dead horse (albeit, a drop-dead gorgeous horse), but judging from the comments on my last Sexiest Woman Alive post, there are still people out there that don’t believe Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive 2007 is Charlize Theron. Let’s take a look at the latest clues:

• Shares coveted real estate with Britney Spears. (6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood Walk of Fame)
• Shares a birthday with a major league shortstop. (August 7, 1975: Edgar Renteria)
• Is zero degrees from Kevin Bacon. (Trapped)
• Shares a connection with a skyscraper (Hancock, now filming) and a battleship (Men of Honor).
• Has worked with primates (Mighty Joe Young), arthropods (The Curse of the Jade Scorpion), and Mark Wahlberg (The Italian Job).

Craftsman is celebrating its 80th birthday by giving away a $10,000 Craftsman Shopping Spree. They’re also giving away $5000 in tools and 1000 $15 certificates.

As a son of a carpenter, I know tools are expensive, so just how far will $10,000 get you? I took a pass around Sears.com and came up with a sweet list of Craftsman products that I could get for under $10k:

• 540 pc. Mechanics Tool Set
• 11 pc. Tool Combo Set
• 4 Gal. Air Compressor with 3 pc. Nail Gun Set
• 10 in. Table Saw
• Professional Laser Trac™ 12 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw
• 24 hp 48 in. Deck Fairway Tractor
• 42 in. Lawn Tractor Snow Thrower
• Snow Tractor Cab
• 14-Drawer Mobile Tool Cart, 40-3/4 in. Wide, Ball Bearing, Black
• 12 in. Drill Press
• 3400 psi Pressure Washer Torque Rating 11.50 (249cc) Briggs & Stratton™ Engine
• Gas Mini-Tiller/Edger
• Dual Beam Electronic Self-Leveling Rotary Laser, Interior/Exterior
• 5 pc. Ball Pein Hammer Set

I find myself once again captivated by the LLWS, due in part to Walpole MA’s participation. I’ve even opted out of watching Sox games in order to watch a random Little League game. As a new dad I can’t help but think about what it would be like to have a child play in this tournament. Apparently I’m not alone since ESPN has been airing the games on at least 3 channels all weekend.

At any rate, it got me to wondering, what MLB players made appearances in the LLWS and of course Wikipedia’s entry on LLWS includes a list of about 2 dozen “famous” people that played including, Jason Varitek, Gary Sheffield, Lastings Milledge, Jason Marquis, Derek Bell, Jason Bay and even Patriot backup quarterback Matt Cassel.

I doubt many of my readers are big World of Warcraft players, but the BelAir’d movement apparently started there and is quickly hitting the mainstream (even a local newspaper got duped).

My introduction to being BelAir’d came at the hands of uncov.com, a hilariously cynical blog covering the current internet bubble known as “Web2.0″. So consider yourself warned. The next time your girlfriend tries to tell you a sob story about her dead grandmother, punch her in the face and say, “You ain’t BelAir’n me bitch!”

Shoutmouth, a music news website, scoured the world for the 50 hottest women in music. 50 women is a long list and there are a few that probably don’t belong on any “hottest” list (cough *Dixie Chicks* (#37) cough *Sheryl Crow* (#33)) especially when they knock down actual hotties like Kelly Clarkson (#41) (you’re welcome Doug) and Danielle Peck (#32).

For those of you too lazy to plow through 50, here’s the top 10:

10) Faith Hill
9) Katharine McPhee
8) Girls Aloud (esp. Sarah Harding)
7) Danity Kane
6) Christina Aguilera
5) Nicole Scherzinger
4) Beyonce
3) Carrie Underwood
2) Shakira
1) Jessica Simpson

I’ll try to avoid bashing this list altogether since they actually took the time to put it together, but seriously, Shakira at #2!? The sad part is I haven’t even heard of most of the girls on this list.

Another year brings another Sexiest Woman Alive “mystery” from Esquire Magazine. This year’s lucky lady is blonde and sports a tattoo on the inside of her right ankle.

I think this photo gave a bit too much away (especially the tattoo). A few simple Google searches and it was pretty obvious this year’s winner is Charlize Theron.

I kind of feel bad for the previous “Sexiest Woman Alive” winners. Obviously, Charlize Theron was alive last year. What makes her suddenly more attractive than Scarlett Johansson? Wouldn’t it be great if the Sexiest Woman Alive had to die before a new winner could be crowned? That would make for a great Death Race 2000-esque movie plot.

Previous winners:

2007 – Charlize Theron
2006 – Scarlett Johansson
2005 – Jessica Biel
2004 – Angelina Jolie