So last night I watched Gilmore Girls and then attempted to watch the OC online through their myspace page. Their would be volume but no movement and then a lot of movement but no volume, it sucked, so instead I watched Friday Night Lights at nbc.com. I was hoping to see last week’s episode but instead they were showing last night’s episode. I think I might have every episode on various tapes stacked up next to my TV but I hadn’t watched an entire episode before. OMG…new TV obsession for sure! It was really great and I totally suggest watching it. I know it’s on the same time as Gilmore Girls, it’s a big conflict for me to, but you can watch the latest episode on nbc.com which is updated every Tuesday. I’m hoping they’ll move FNL to the Studio 60 spot, less conflicts for me!
Braves Update:
Former Braves pitcher, Johnny Sain died at the age of 89. Teamed with Warren Spahn in 1948, they led the Boston Braves to the World Series where they lost to Cleveland.
NASCAR Update:
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has opted out of the Gillette Young Guns program. He had been a part of it since its inception in 2004. Reports have Kasey Kahne replacing him.
Congratulations to Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch. The couple married on Tuesday in a private ceremony in Mexico. This is Gordon's second marriage. The couple both appeared in the movie Taxi. At least something good came from that set, because that movie was terrible!
Separated at Birth:
coming soon! Hint: They both were rumored to have dated Brady Anderson!
Around Sports:
Baseball
The MLB All-Stars wrapped up their tour of Japan a perfect 5-0 after Wednesday’s 5-3 win. Jose Reyes hit a walk off homerun in the 10th to win the game for the All-Stars.
Former Met phenom, Dwight Gooden will be released from prison on Thursday. He was sent to jail after violating his parole by possessing cocaine.
Football
Sad news…Miami Hurricanes, Bryan Pata was shot and killed Tuesday at his apartment complex. The 22 year old senior was reportedly returning from football practice.
If you’ve ever admired Donavan McNabb’s off the field style, now you can dress like him. McNabb debuted his “Super Five” clothing line on Wednesday. Super Five is under the Reebok label which outfits the NFL.
Former NFL quarterback, Heath Schuler won a congressional seat after defeating the North Carolina Republican incumbent. Meanwhile, track star, Jim Ryun and former NFL player, Lynn Swann lost in their respective races. (AP via yahoo.com)
Golf
John Daly is going to be a single man once again. I can hardly contain my excitement! On Tuesday, Sherrie Miller Daly, John’s fourth wife, filed for divorce. This comes just four months after she was released from prison. What a catch, John!
Random Quote: "Technicals are being thrown like Peyton Manning passes. You have to watch [what] you say and me being an emotional player; I've always been passionate about the game. So I've got to be cool." – LeBron James
Around the World:
BREAKING NEWS: Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down after six years at that post.
BREAKING NEWS: Montana goes to the Democrats. Still awaiting word on Virginia.
Times, they are a changing. After yesterday’s election, (I HOPE YOU ALL VOTED!) the Democrats have taken over the majority of seats in the House of Representatives, 227-195 while the battle for the Senate is awaiting the results of two close races in Montana and Virginia. Currently, the Senate is tied 49-49, assuming the two independent Senators in CT and VT are democratically leaning. Democrats also took 20 of 36 gubernatorial races including New York, Ohio and Massachusetts.
It’s not just candidate’s names on the ballots. Each year, states include initiatives that voters can approve or reject. Here are some of my favorites:
-Arizona: Award $1 million to a random voter each general election REJECTED
-Michigan: Scrap affirmative action programs in University admissions and government jobs APPROVED
-Rhode Island: Restore voting rights to felons on probation or parole APPROVED What?
-For all of you who want to possess up to an once of marijuana, cross Colorado, Nevada and South Dakota as places to move to since they all rejected their marijuana initiative.
-While the Federal government can’t get an approval of an increase in the minimum wage, residents in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio all approved measures to increase the minimum wage.
Just another reason to head to the polls every November.
Exit polls found most Americans named corruption as their top issue. This was a major blow to the Republicans who have faced scandals involving Tom Delay, Bill Frisk, and Mark Foley in the past year.
Linda Long was bitten by a snake in East London Holiness Church in Kentucky and died. The church is known for practicing “serpent handling.” Apparently, handling reptiles as part of religious services is illegal in the state of Kentucky. Who came up with that law? (AP via yahoo.com)
Not only can people in Beijing only have one kid, now, they can only have one dog. The new law is designed to curb rabies infections in animals.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Wonder how Sugarland got the title for their newest album, Enjoy the Ride which came out on Tuesday? According to gactv.com, Jennifer Nettles says the title came from a trip to Coney Island. “There were signs hung up everywhere, ‘Have a Hot Dog ’and ‘Free Fireworks on Friday,’ and there was a sign that said ‘Enjoy the Rides.’”
Steve Azar will be on tour with Bob Seger beginning on November 8th. Azar sings one of my favorite songs, “I Don’t Have to be Me (Til Monday).”
Happy Birthday Shout outs to Parke Posey (38), Courtney Thorne-Smith (39) and Bonnie Raitt (57).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
Braves Update:
Former Braves pitcher, Johnny Sain died at the age of 89. Teamed with Warren Spahn in 1948, they led the Boston Braves to the World Series where they lost to Cleveland.
NASCAR Update:
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has opted out of the Gillette Young Guns program. He had been a part of it since its inception in 2004. Reports have Kasey Kahne replacing him.
Congratulations to Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch. The couple married on Tuesday in a private ceremony in Mexico. This is Gordon's second marriage. The couple both appeared in the movie Taxi. At least something good came from that set, because that movie was terrible!
Separated at Birth:
coming soon! Hint: They both were rumored to have dated Brady Anderson!
Around Sports:
Baseball
The MLB All-Stars wrapped up their tour of Japan a perfect 5-0 after Wednesday’s 5-3 win. Jose Reyes hit a walk off homerun in the 10th to win the game for the All-Stars.
Former Met phenom, Dwight Gooden will be released from prison on Thursday. He was sent to jail after violating his parole by possessing cocaine.
Football
Sad news…Miami Hurricanes, Bryan Pata was shot and killed Tuesday at his apartment complex. The 22 year old senior was reportedly returning from football practice.
If you’ve ever admired Donavan McNabb’s off the field style, now you can dress like him. McNabb debuted his “Super Five” clothing line on Wednesday. Super Five is under the Reebok label which outfits the NFL.
Former NFL quarterback, Heath Schuler won a congressional seat after defeating the North Carolina Republican incumbent. Meanwhile, track star, Jim Ryun and former NFL player, Lynn Swann lost in their respective races. (AP via yahoo.com)
Golf
John Daly is going to be a single man once again. I can hardly contain my excitement! On Tuesday, Sherrie Miller Daly, John’s fourth wife, filed for divorce. This comes just four months after she was released from prison. What a catch, John!
Random Quote: "Technicals are being thrown like Peyton Manning passes. You have to watch [what] you say and me being an emotional player; I've always been passionate about the game. So I've got to be cool." – LeBron James
Around the World:
BREAKING NEWS: Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down after six years at that post.
BREAKING NEWS: Montana goes to the Democrats. Still awaiting word on Virginia.
Times, they are a changing. After yesterday’s election, (I HOPE YOU ALL VOTED!) the Democrats have taken over the majority of seats in the House of Representatives, 227-195 while the battle for the Senate is awaiting the results of two close races in Montana and Virginia. Currently, the Senate is tied 49-49, assuming the two independent Senators in CT and VT are democratically leaning. Democrats also took 20 of 36 gubernatorial races including New York, Ohio and Massachusetts.
It’s not just candidate’s names on the ballots. Each year, states include initiatives that voters can approve or reject. Here are some of my favorites:
-Arizona: Award $1 million to a random voter each general election REJECTED
-Michigan: Scrap affirmative action programs in University admissions and government jobs APPROVED
-Rhode Island: Restore voting rights to felons on probation or parole APPROVED What?
-For all of you who want to possess up to an once of marijuana, cross Colorado, Nevada and South Dakota as places to move to since they all rejected their marijuana initiative.
-While the Federal government can’t get an approval of an increase in the minimum wage, residents in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and Ohio all approved measures to increase the minimum wage.
Just another reason to head to the polls every November.
Exit polls found most Americans named corruption as their top issue. This was a major blow to the Republicans who have faced scandals involving Tom Delay, Bill Frisk, and Mark Foley in the past year.
Linda Long was bitten by a snake in East London Holiness Church in Kentucky and died. The church is known for practicing “serpent handling.” Apparently, handling reptiles as part of religious services is illegal in the state of Kentucky. Who came up with that law? (AP via yahoo.com)
Not only can people in Beijing only have one kid, now, they can only have one dog. The new law is designed to curb rabies infections in animals.
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Wonder how Sugarland got the title for their newest album, Enjoy the Ride which came out on Tuesday? According to gactv.com, Jennifer Nettles says the title came from a trip to Coney Island. “There were signs hung up everywhere, ‘Have a Hot Dog ’and ‘Free Fireworks on Friday,’ and there was a sign that said ‘Enjoy the Rides.’”
Steve Azar will be on tour with Bob Seger beginning on November 8th. Azar sings one of my favorite songs, “I Don’t Have to be Me (Til Monday).”
Happy Birthday Shout outs to Parke Posey (38), Courtney Thorne-Smith (39) and Bonnie Raitt (57).
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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