Filed under: Entertainment, Politics, YouTube | Tags: 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Barney, First Dog, First Lady, George W. Bush, New Dog, Pet Adoption, President, Scandal, Scottish Terrier, White House
So we’ve all heard of the First Lady, possibly even the First Family, but the First Dog?
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Meet Barney, President Bush’s Scottish Terrier. Barney likes golfballs, volleyballs, and observing a good game of horseshoes. He is the star of numerous photo shoots, stars in his own films, and even has his own ‘advice’ column. You can learn everything you’d ever need or want to know about Barney on the White House website – Barney has his very own page!
But not everything is happiness and golfballs in Barney’s world lately. Not only will he be losing his home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue when his Papa George leaves office in a couple of months, Barney is right now at the centre of an assault scandal!
It seems like Barney is getting a little riled up about the 2008 Election Results, not to mention all those rumors that his home will be invaded by a shelter dog! The horror!
But enough about Barney and old President Bush, there’s a new man in town! For those of you tired of the Bush family escapades and ready to look to the future, you can help the Obama’s pick a new presidential pooch! Hopefully the next First Dog will be a little more approachable!
Filed under: Celebrity Gossip, Entertainment, Movies, Television, YouTube | Tags: 66, Cancer battle, death, ER, George Clooney, Jan de Bont, Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton, Mikael Salomon, Noah Wyle, The Andromeda Strain, The Lost World, Twister
Michael Crichton
The writer of novels, television and films that sparked imaginations, pushed boundaries and made medicine a major part of Thursday nights passed away in Los Angeles yesterday at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.
During his lifetime he wrote many great stories and brought the medical drama ER into our living rooms. The show began in 1994 with the like of George Clooney and Noah Wyle and will complete its final season this year. For this show he was nominated for the Emmy award for ’Outstanding Drama Series’ each year rom 1995- 2000 winning the award in 1996.
In 1993 movie audiences were captivated by his prehistoric story of Jurassic Park and he made people really think about the limitations of science again with a sequel to Jurassic Park; The Lost World in 1997.
Other popular stories from Michael Crichton include Twister (1996, Directed By Jan de Bont) and The Andromeda Strain (2008, Directed By Mikael Salomon), as well as many novels and other films and television works.
AOL Entertainment reported ths story and included the following quote from his family. “While the world knew him as a great storyteller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us – and entertained us all while doing so – his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes,” his family said.
For more details of Micheal Crightons many acheivments and facinating stories you can visit his WEBSITE
