I enjoyed a very nice dinner at Virgil’s BBQ last night with my brother, Karen and my mom. I had the pulled Carolina Pork Sandwich, which was amazing. It doesn’t matter what I order there, it’s always good!
When I got home I watch "Britain’s Next Top Model", which is basically "America’s Next Top Model" with people who need subtitles so you can understand what they’re saying. Although the big difference is, Britain does not discriminate against the blondes. It took "ANTM" like six seasons before they chose a blonde and they had a bunch of goodies, Shannon in Season 1, Kaylee in Season 4, and Joanie last season!
Braves Update:
Marcus Giles will not be back with the Atlanta Braves, after the Braves decided not to renew his contract. The second baseman had a shaky 2006 where he was unable to adjust to the leadoff spot. His expected salary increase to $5 million sealed his fate with the Braves’ payroll strings being tightened. Reliever Chris Reitsma was also let go.
NASCAR Update:
Congratulations to Jeff Gordon and his wife Ingrid who are expecting their first child in July.
Ward Burton, who has missed the past two seasons, will return to Nextel Cup in the #4 Morgan McClure Motorsports Chevy. He’ll be sponsored by State Water Heaters.
Scott Speed will replace Jimmie Johnson in the Race of Champions in Paris after Johnson broke his wrist “horsing around.”
Around Sports:
Baseball
The Boston Red Sox and pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka have reached a preliminary agreement to a six year, $52 million contract.
Random Quote: “I’m sure I’ll get fired one day…I’m probably not going to quit, that’s for sure.” –Greg Maddux (yahoo.com)
Football
Sad news…Kansas City Chiefs owner, Lamar Hunt died on Wednesday at the age of 74. Hunt pioneered the AFL and is credited with coming up with the title “Superbowl” for the NFL championship game.
The Tennessee Titans have placed defensive end, Antwan Odom on the injured reserve list due to a leg injury. The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Dante Culpepper on IR as well with a knee injury.
The University of Washington’s back up quarterback Johnny DuRocher says he might be able to play football again after he underwent brain surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor. DuRocher seemed more concerned on growing his hair long for baseball season, though.
Hockey
The Anahmein “Don’t call us Mighty” Ducks have recorded an NHL record best road start through 15 games following Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers. The Ducks are 12-1-2 on the road.
Tennis
Congratulations to three time major champ, Lindsay Davenport who announced she is pregnant. This will be the first child for Lindsay and her husband Jonathan Leach. Davenport is expected to miss the beginning of the 2007 season.
Around the World:
The democrats control over the Senate is on shaky ground after South Dakota Senator, Tim Johnson under went surgery. Sen. Johnson suffers from Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) which causes arteries and veins to grow abnormally large and become tangled. If Sen. Johnson is unable to perform his job, a successor would be chosen by South Dakota’s republican Governor Mike Rounds. Currently the democrats hold a scant 51-49 advantage over the Republicans which would change to a 50-50 tie with the republican appointee. Vice President, Dick Chaney would break the tie, thus giving the republicans the majority in the Senate. (AP)
Ricko Lisko, an avid hunter, came across something he’d never seen before, a deer with seven legs, in his driveway. He accidentally killed the deer, as he slowed down; the deer ran underneath the car. Lisko took pictures and sent it to the State Department of Natural Resources. (AP)
An international expedition declared the rare white dolphin effectively extinct, bringing new meaning to the word rare.
MTA board member Mitch Pally wants to ban alcohol from Metro-North and Long Island Railroad trains. “Times have changed and drunk driving is a major concern,” Pally said. Wait, the conductors get to drink on the job? I’m a little nervous! (yahoo.com)
A Candian man is said to be the only person alive without a pulse. The man was suffering “from severe heart failure due to a heart attack,” and was deemed unfit for a transplant. So he underwent surgery to install a mechanical heart. (AFP)
Popo in my crib News:
Yoko Ono’s driver, Koral Karson, was arrested on charges of extortion. John Lennon’s widow, also claims Karson threatened to killer her and her son, Sean. Watch out Koral, because the popo are on your tail!
Golden Globes:
So the Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning. Here are a few highlights:
Best Motion Picture-Drama
Babel
Bobby
The Queen
Little Children
The Departed
Best Motion Picture-Comdey
Borat
The Devil Wears Prada
Dreamgirls
Little Miss Sunshine
Thank You For Smoking
Best Animated Feature
Cars
Happy Feet
Monster House
Best TV Series-Drama
24
Big Love
Grey’s Anatomy
Heroes
Lost
Best TV Series-Comedy
Desperate Housewives (huh?)
Entourage
The Office
Ugly Betty
Weeds
Notable nods: Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson are up for Best Supporting Actors for their roles in Dreamgirls. Ben Affleck will go up against Murphy for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Hollywoodland. Congrats to America Ferrera on her nomination for Best Actress in TV Series-Comedy for Ugly Betty and Steve Carrell and Alec Baldwin for their nominations in the Best Actor in a TV Series-Comedy!
For the complete list of nominations check out nfpa.org/news/id/42
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Sad news... “Everybody Loves Raymond” and Young Frankenstein actor, Peter Boyle died on Wednesday at 71. Boyle was suffering from multiple Myeloma and heart disease.
TV ALERT: Celebrate Christmukkah with "the OC" tonight @ 9 PM/est on Fox
Reigning Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney will produce Willie Nelson’s next album.
Trick Pony played their final show at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on Wednesday. I’m sure this is upsetting to someone, but that someone is not me!
Happy Birthday shout outs to Patty Duke (60).
Happy belated Bday to my friend Kathleen!
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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