Yeah, it’s been a week since I’ve last posted. My trip to Florida was fun, but my trip home was not as great. I was supposed to leave Daytona at 6:15 Monday night, but instead I didn’t leave until 9:30 Tuesday morning. Ugh! When I finally got back to work, I was completely swamped. But it doesn’t mean I love you any less.
In Theaters:
300
Beyond the Gates (limited)
The Host (limited)
Maxed Out (limited)
The Namesake (limited)
Braves Update:
Braves pitcher Mike Hampton will have to wait until mid-May to complete his comeback after straining his left oblique during batting practice on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Braves have signed pitcher Mark Redman to a one year $750,000 minor league contract on Friday. He can earn up to an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. Why can’t we just start Lance Cormier? He’s totally deserves it. (foxsports.com)
NASCAR Update:
Las Vegas Preview
Nextel Cup Series
Jimmie Johnson comes into Las Vegas knowing he’s won the last two races there. But the track where Johnson has had recent success bears little resemble to the one he will be racing on on Sunday. Since last March, Las Vegas has gone through a multimillion dollar make-over. The track has gone from just 12 degrees of banking to 20 degrees in the corner making it one of the fastest tracks on the circuit. But these changes have left some drivers like Tony Stewart, Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick upset. "I had a lot of fun there. It's too bad they re-paved it and screwed it up for the next four or five years," the ever outspoken Harvick told reporters. (nascar.com) Other drivers like Carl Edwards and his Roush Fenway teammate Matt Kenseth are looking forward to racing at the repaved track. One things for sure, it will be a fast paced, action filled race.
UAW-DiamlerChrysler 400: Sunday @ 4 PM/est on Fox
Busch Series
After last weekends exciting and controversial finish between teammates Juan Pablo Montoya and Scott Pruett in Mexico City, this weekend’s race at Las Vegas has a lot of hype to live up to. With the faster speeds and the mix of veterans and newbies, the race should feature a few more run-ins and a bunch of upset people.
Sam’s Town 300: Saturday @ 2:30 PM/est on ABC
Truck Series
One more off weekend until the trucks are back racing at Atlanta.
Around Sports:
Baseball
Sad news…Philadelphia Phillies long time coach, John Vukovich died on Thursday. He was 59.
College Basketball
The Duke Blue Devils were knocked out of the ACC Tournament on Thursday after losing 85-80 in OT to Florida State. Well, that will give you a couple of days to rest up. I’m just trying to look on the bright side here!
#4 UCLA was upset in the quarterfinals of the Pac-10 tournament on Thursday. The Bruins lost 76-69 to Cal.
Football
Rumors are flying that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has impregnated another beauty, this time it’s his current squeeze, Gisele Bundchen. Reports say she is about two months along. Brady and his former gal pal, Bridget Moynahan are also expecting a child together. It’s totally “One Tree Hill” brought to life.
Hockey
New York Islander Chris Simon was suspended indefinitely by the NHL after using his stick as a weapon against Ranger Ryan Hollweg on Thursday. The Rangers beat the Islanders 2-1 in that game. (foxsports.com)
Around the World:
RIAA (the recording industry) is asking 50 Ohio University students to pay $3000 each in lieu of going to court for illegally downloading music. Since 2003, the RIAA has sued 18,000 illegal downloaders including 1,062 students at 130 universities. That’s right, just piss off the people you’re trying to get to buy your records. (AP)
A German man sawed his home in half and brought it over to his brother’s house using a fork lift. The man is going through a divorce. But you’re wife would still be able to sell the land which her half house is sitting on! (Reuters)
Mitch Walter got quite a scare while inspecting the Cape Rock Water Treatment Plant property on Tuesday. Walter was cruising in his kick ass golf cart when a rabbit jumped in followed by a bobcat. The rabbit immediately jumped out but the bobcat was not quite as nimble. Walter only sustained a few scratches after pushing the bobcat out of the cart. I think Mitch needs to find the pope mobile and start using it. It has sides and bullet proof glass. (AP)
Popo in my crib News:
“Prison Break” star Lane Garrison was formally charged with vehicular manslaughter stemming from a car accident last year which killed a teenage boy in his car. A formal arraignment will take place on April 11th. Watch out Lane, because the popo are on your tail! (tmz.com)
Carla Shinners was arrested after allegedly hitting a ten year old with a viola bow. This after telling the class that they were “the worst players (she’d) ever heard.” What an inspiration for teachers everywhere. Watch out Carla, because the popo are on your tail! (AP)
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Congratulations to Selma Hayek and her fiancé Francois-Henri Pinault. The two are expecting their first child together later this year. (people.com)
Congratulations to Little Big Town’s Kimberly Roads and her husband Stephen Setilapman who are expecting their first child together. (cmt.com)
RUMORED COUPLE ALERT: Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal
NEW COUPLE ALERT: Jessica Biel and Ryan Reynolds
Good news…Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily Rose who has been in the hospital for about a week is reportedly doing a lot better. (people.com)
Congratulations to Jason Aldean whose self-tilted debut album has gone platinum after selling 1 million copies. The CD features hits “Hicktown” and “Why.”
Eddie Van Halen will be unable to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of his band Van Halen because he entered rehab on Thursday.
Fox has asked 16 Springfields to compete for the honor of hosting the premiere of The Simpsons Movie in July. Towns were asked to submit a short film highlighting the town and its similarities to the fictional Springfield in the TV show. (AP)
Happy birthday shout outs to Brittany Snow (21), Kerr Smith (35), Emmanuel Lewis (36), Linda Fiorentino (47) and Charlie Gibson (64).
Weekend Birthday shout outs to my second favorite American Idol, Carrie Underwood and Matt Kenseth who celebrate birthday’s tomorrow.
*Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour forward Saturday Night before you go to bed*
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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