"Top Mom" Gets Reality Show

Not long ago, I wrote about Dina Lohan, Lindsay Lohan's mother, receiving an award for being "Top Mom" from a mother's group in Long Island, New York. Now Dina and her daughter Aliana (she goes by "Ali") have their own reality show called "Living Lohan." The show, which is on E! Entertainment Television fives an inside look at what it is like in the life Lohan house. I'm sure that everyone is familiar with the feud the Lohan clan has with Michael Lohan (their father). Michael is not part of the show, but OK! magazine has given Michael a part of his own: to blog about each episode. It is interesting to see that the Lohan family has decided to have this show, considering the dreaded impact that Hogan Knows Best had on the Hulk Hogan's family. (Speaking of which, do you hear that Brooke Hogan had an accident yesterday? Unlike her brother, Nick Hogan, who wasn't wearing his seat belt when he got into his accident, for which he was sentenced to eight months in jail, 500 hours of community service, and five years of probation, Brooke was wearing her seat belt and no one was injured. I should note that it appears that Brooke's accident was not her fault.)

It is interesting to note that Lindsay did not make an appearance during the premiere, but she was discussed by her mother and sister on a nonstop basis. Dina has stated that Lindsay would not be part of the show, much to the chagrin of the critics and the media. The reason that Dina provided is that Lindsay is "too good" for the show. If Lindsay participated in the show, then it would be taking a step back in her career, rather than advancing it. Since Lindsay was discussed, Michael needed to chime in and let the world know that Lindsay and Samantha Ronson are "engaged." According to Michael, they plan to have a commitment ceremony at Dolly Parton's Dollywood in Tennessee. Personally, I went to Dollywood when I was a kid and could never see it as a romantic place. Am I wrong? Does anyone have any different recollection of the place?

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, . . . . No, It’s the Gators Backfield

For those that do not know me, I am an avid University of Florida Gators fan. I am a full believer that “If you ain't a Gator, then you must be GATOR BAIT.” With that said, I feel pretty confident in stating that this year’s Gator backfield has the potential of being one the best this year in the SEC. Percy Harvin is one of the fastest players in college football (40-yard dash in 4.3 seconds). During his first two years at Florida, he has amassed almost 1,200 yards rushing and over 1,200 yard receiving, with an average of 9.6 years per catch and 13.8 yards per catch. However, having just one fast player is not enough. So this year, the Gator Nation has a lot to celebrate with the addition of Chris Rainey. Rainey ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds. Many recruiting sites have Rainey within the top 5 running backs in the country, so he will definitely fill a need. Can you imagine what our running game will look like if Heisman Winner Tim Tebow, Harvin, and Rainey are all involved. I truly feel bad for the SEC defensive coordinators. GO GATORS!!!

If Gas Gets Too Expensive, We Could Always Turn To Mules?

Growing up in what used to be rural Miami, Florida, there was a sign that used to read, "Welcome to Horse Country." However, as the area became more developed, fewer horses were around and more cars took over. But with the cost of gas rising, maybe the return of horses is right around the corner.

In McMinnville, Tennessee, T.R. Raymond, a farmer, and his family have stopped using the gas powered tractor. They have switched to Dolly and Molly, which are mules that they purchased last year at the mule sale. For those that do not know, a mule is the combination of a male donkey and a female horse. So while I did say it in jest, maybe horses (in some fashion) are making a comeback. According to the Raymond family, they see the mules as the way of the future.

I think it would be quite interesting if we all turned in our automobiles in exchange for horses or mules. If gas prices were to continue to increase, would you do it? I'm comfortable on a horse, but I'm not so sure about riding a horse in a suit. But if that means we become a business casual or casual work atmosphere, who am I to complain?

Look Out Now, It's Sweep Time

It's Broom Time Baby! Okay, so Dick Vitale is not a baseball guy, but if he was, he would definitely be excited about my Marlins. Earlier this month, I wrote about my Marlins and what a surprising year they have had so far. Many critics have said that they started the season with a "light" scheduled. But those critics are officially silenced. For tonight, the Marlins completed a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the same team that had the best record in baseball before coming to Miami and is currently the leaders of the National League West.

One of the most interesting stories is the Marlins trade of Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit in exchange for Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Mike Rabelo and three minor league pitchers. After this trade, many wrote off the Marlins chances, especially with Miller's ERA at the time of 9.12. However, since the trade, he has turned his game around, including tonight's game were he pitched a magical seven innings, that included nine strikeouts and only one batter reaching second base. In fact, since the trade, his ERA has fallen to 5.33 and he has won four out of his last five opportunities.

On a bit of bad news, Dan Uggla, who has recently had a hot bat, ended his 11-game hitting streak by going 0-for-4. But that is okay, he is still hitting .315. All I have to say, is this team is real. And regardless of how the season ends, they have something to be proud of. Go FISH!!

Polly Want A Cracker . . . What’s That? You Live Where?

We all have heard about the ability of teaching a bird to say Polly Want A Cracker. However, the Nakamura family in Nagareyama, Japan (which is close to Tokyo), choose to teach their parrot, Yosuke Nakamura something more important: his name and address. After escaping from his cage, Yosuke got lost and ended up on a neighbor’s roof. The police eventually rescued the bird, but he said nothing. It was not until he was transferred to a veterinary hospital did he start spilling his beans. So the police were able to track down Yosuke’s owners and returned him home. In addition to telling the hospital staff his address, he also sang songs and entertained the staff.

After hearing this, I was wondering, if you had a bird, what would you teach it? The street address is a smart thing to teach the bird, however what if you moved? If you were going to teach your bird a song, what song would you teach? I would probably want to teach my parrot a Jimmy Buffet song.

Could Someone Please Lend Me $175 For A Hamburger?

The Wall Street Burger Shoope, located in New York City, has increased its price for its asd burger to $175. In fact, the increase was intentionally done so that it has the costliest burger in the city. In case you were wondering, the burger comes with quite an assortment of toppings. First, the burger starts with a Kobe beef patty and is topped with lots of black truffles, seared foie gras, aged Gruyere cheese, and wild mushrooms. The burger is served on a brioche bun that has flecks of gold leaf. Now, not all of its burgers are $175. In fact, if you want the burger without the truffles, its price drops to $32. But even if that is to expensive, its everyday burger only costs $4.

Criminal Minds Finale = Death And Suspense (Bravo!)

While most of America was watching David Cooke win American Idol 2008, Criminal Minds had it season finale. And like most of the season finales I have written about, someone dies. But the question is . . . who?

I have to give credit to the show's writers, because they have created the perfect cliffhanger ending. Throughout the show, the violence that the perpetrator or perpetrators are committing has escalated, however, the FBI experts of Criminal Minds do not appear to be getting closer to identifying them. So the FBI team members split up to try to cover more ground quicker. The last time you see each member, they are getting into their respective vehicles, which all look identical. Then, just before the show ends, one of the vehicles blows up. Who dies, who knows? But there was a death. So the theme continues. :)

Finally Something To Celebrate - GO BULLS!

So after a depressing season, something has finally gone right for the Chicago Bulls. No they did not pull a miracle trade that would make us 100 times better. Nor did they get their choice of coach, when Mike D'Antoni choose to coach the Knicks instead of the Bulls. Instead, we actually won the NBA lottery!!! The most amazing part is that they only had a 1.7 percent chance of winning the lottery. Now comes the hard part. Who in the world are they going to pick? Okay, so it is not who in the world, but most probably who out of Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.

According to Chad Ford of ESPN, he believes the Bulls will be picking Beasley. While, I am not so sure of their choice, I think either way, the Bulls will be improved. :) The one major advantage that Rose has an intangible factor, he is a hometown candidate. Unlike Beasley, whose hometown is Fitchburg, Massachusetts and went to Kansas State, Rose went to Memphis and his hometown is Chicago, Illinois. With that said, the Bulls definitely need help in the low post and Beasley is a power forward, while Rose is a point guard.

In the end, the solution is easy. Sit back and relax and get ready to say GO BULLS!!

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Shark's Season Finale Proves It Shouldn't Be Renewed

Prior to watching the season and series finale of Shark last night, I would have said that what are they thinking. I was just getting into the show and now they are cancelling it. So with the heightened expectation of this being the end of the road for James Woods, who plays Sebastian Stark. The show, surprisingly, did not end with the death of Stark or any other character for that matter. It seemed to me, that the show was possibly the originally scripted season finale, before they found out that the show was being cancelled. It lacked the usual closing, whether it is "and they lived happily ever after" or the main character dying. Needless to say, I was disappointed. So I applaud the fact that Shark is now off the air.

Like House, NCIS Ends With A Death

Yesterday, I posted about deaths in the season finale of House. Last night was no different with the season finale of NCIS. Within the first hour, the Director Jenny Shepard, played by Lauren Holly, was killed off. However, that was not the unexpected twist. The unexpected twist is that NCIS pulled a House.

At the end of last season, the cast as House was totally rearranged with each of the key assistants to House going somewhere else. This season for NCIS, all of the key assistants to Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, are being sent elsewhere. Supposedly, Anthony DiNozzo, played by Michael Weatherly, is being sent to serve on a boat; Timothy McGee, played by Sean Murray, is being sent to a new unit; and Ziva David, played by Cote de Pablo, is being sent back to Israel. I only say supposedly because during this season's House, the key assistants were kept around as House obtained new assistants. Similarly, at the end of this season's NCIS, Gibbs was given three new assistants. It would honestly be hard to imagine that they would be getting rid of Weatherly, who has been one of the original characters since 2003.

I have quickly checked and neither Murray or de Pablo have any project currently in the midst. Weatherly is currently filming a movie called Charlie Valentine, which is expected to be released in 2009.

The one interesting line said during the first hour was by Abby Sciuto, played by Pauley Perette. After receiving a picture from the Director, she said, “That’s great director. Annie Liebowitz, she’s not.” Maybe if the picture was of a young star, then the picture would have been clearer? Good thing that Miley Cyrus' picture was not taken by the Director.