Animal sighting

Before we get to see Dave Bautista on the big screen in Guardians of the Galaxy, we're going to be seeing him back in the squared circle. Here's the office video from WWE promoting his big return in a couple of weeks.

Come back on down!

From TVGuide.com:

One lucky (and unsuspecting) audience attending an upcoming taping of The Price is Right will be treated to an appearance by the game show's longtime host Bob Barker, as the Emmy Award-winning legend returns to his old CBS Television City studio to celebrate his 90th birthday.

"We've had Bob on just one other time since Drew Carey took over the show," says executive producer Mike Richards. "It was when Bob's book, Priceless Memories, came out and it was a priceless moment for fans. I was looking for the perfect reason to bring Bob back again and this TV legend turning 90 is the perfect reason."

Barker's pre-taped, one-day appearance will air on his birthday, Dec. 12, during a weeklong tribute (Dec. 9-13) to the animal rights crusader. "Monday through Friday we're going to be doing pet adoptions, which is something Bob did on the show for years," explains Richards.

During his appearance, Barker will help place a pup for adoption and take part in a special Showcase presentation featuring prizes that honor the benefits of reaching 90. Such as? "Being treated well," Richards says. "'And you'll be treated incredibly well on this trip to wherever... It's intended to show off just how hilarious Bob is and let him have a little fun. We couldn't be more excited!"

With both Barker and The Price is Right — daytime's No. 1 show — still going strong, Richards feels confident making one more announcement: "I'm officially extending an invitation to Bob to come back for his 100th birthday!"

Bob Barker, come on down!

Back amongst the living

As I believe I have noted on here, I recently had some computer problems. About a month a half ago I bought a new laptop and wouldn't you know it, it turned out to be a lemon. In short, every time I tried to shut down the computer, it would just restart. The only way I could fully shut the thing down was if I did a hard shut down. Several calls to the help center did nothing and I had to ship the computer off in order to get it fixed. Whatever the issue was required ordering a part from overseas, which was taking FOREVER. They told me the part wasn't expected to arrive until November 23rd!!! At that point I demanded they just ship me a new computer. Suddenly the part magically arrived and they sent me back my original computer, now seemingly fixed. I'm not crazy about the idea that this is basically a refurbished computer that I paid full price for, but at this point I'm just happy to have something. So I apologize for the sporadic updates as of late. I'll try to get posting with more regularity again soon.