Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Did I just get pelted by hail?

Hey, this is going to be short because I’m heading out early due to the crappy weather!

NASCAR Update:
NASCAR has escorted Michael Waltrip Racing's VP of competition, Bobby Kennedy out of Daytona International Speedway following an inspection of the #55 car. The Toyota was impounded by NASCAR after failing inspection. More developments are sure to follow. (foxsports.com)

International Speedway Corp is looking into two sites as the possible home to a new NASCAR track in Denver. (AP)

Giants Update:
The Giants continue to cut dead weight (excluding Luke Petitgout, I’m still getting over that one). This time it’s special team’s player Chad Morton.

In other Giants news, veteran Bob Whitfield has announced his retirement. (AP)

Random Quote: "The grind took its toll on me and really forced me to start thinking about what I wanted to do next. And that's not a bad thing. That's a good thing, for me at least. Maybe not for the Giants, because they lose one of their great players, but for me, it is," -Tiki Barber (espn.com)

Around Sports:
Basketball
The Atlanta Hawks Joe Jackson will replace injured NJ Nets star Jason Kidd on the NBA All-Star team. (AP)

College Basketball
Virginia Tech once again stunned #4 North Carolina, 81-80 in OT. Tech swept its season series with the Tar Heels! (AP)

IRL
Michael Andretti announced he will race in this year’s Indianapolis 500 for his 16th time. (AP)

Around the World:
Congratulations to James, an English Springer Spaniel on winning Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday. (AP)

If Jesse Ventura could be Governor of Minnesota, then why can’t Al Frankin become Senator for that state? Well…(AP)

Popo in my crib News:
Clyde Raymond Pickler was arrested on February 7th for allegedly assaulting a woman with a steak knife. Picker’s daughter is country singer Kellie Pickler. Watch out Clyde, because the popo are on your tail! (people.com)

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s daughter Ann S. Banaszewski was arrested and charged with DUI. Watch out Ann, because the popo are on your tail! (abcnews.com)

Celebrity Tid Bits:
Heather Mills is reportedly in talks to participate in “Dancing with the Stars.”

According to officetally.com, “The Office” season finale will be one full hour!

TV ALERT: An all new “Friday Night Lights” airs tonight at 8 PM/est on NBC. Why are you still not watching?

Congratulations to Radio Personality Howard Stern and his long time girlfriend Beth Ostrosky on their engagement. (people.com)

Paula Abdul claims she has never been drunk. Then I guess it’s the massive amounts of pills that makes you act that way. (AP)

The accolades keep on coming for Stephen Colbert of the “Colbert Report.” Ben & Jerry’s has named their new ice cream flavor “Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream.” Sounds yummy, I’ll have a scoop! (AP)

Happy Birthday shout outs to Rob Thomas (35), Jules Asner (39), James Eckhouse (52) and Florence Henderson (74).

A special thanks to my brother who got me tickets to see The POLICE in concert this summer!

It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate

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