Why I am awaiting the return of "Rizzoli & Isles"

Last summer, "Rizzoli & Isles" was TNT's breakout show, becoming the highest-rated new show on cable ever. The fact that it held most of the audience from "The Closer," which set its own ratings records, makes it all the more impressive. So as I anxiously wait for next season, let me tell you why you should be prepared for next season of "Rizzoli & Isles."

1. The wait! Last season ended on September 14. We are expected to get Season 2 until July. JULY! Almost ten months! That's a long ways to wait, especially when you consider Reason No. 2.

2. Last season's cliffhanger. I don't want to spoil it completely, but look up the first season on YouTube to see what I mean. (Channel name: aniebunbury) All I'll say is that one character's life is in deep trouble after the season finale. And we have to wait ten months for it to be resolved!

3. They might has well have glass doors for their closet. Det. Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and Dr. Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) are the only women in their precinct for the Boston Police Department. They are as unequal as best friends can be. Jane is athletic and wants to be treated equally to the men. Maura is far more feminine and seems to have Google for a brain. Being that they are so close to each as different as possible makes them popular for shipping. Of course, it doesn't help one was Abbie Carmichael on "Law & Order" and the other was Kate Todd on "NCIS." Really, the things these two do together scream lesbians. Go to the "Rizzoli & Isles" TV Tropes page and look on the Les Yay section. Pairing them up in canon might bresk away from the plot of the books the series is based on and lose a great deal of viewers, but Jane and Maura have a level of unresolved sexual tension rivaled only by Brennan and Booth on "Bones."

More to come later.

TiVo Guide Week of October 25, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"Chuck" Team Bartowski battles a sinister scientist (Robert Englund) who is plotting to release toxins that induce nightmares. Meanwhile, the true allegiances of Chuck's mother (Linda Hamilton) come under scrutiny, and the Buy More gang celebrates Halloween. Morgan Fairchild also guest stars. Monday at 8 on NBC.

"No Ordinary Family" Daphne worries about the moral implications of her telepathy when she thinks a classmate and a teacher may be having an affair. Meanwhile, Stephanie finds reason to doubt JJ's assertion that he doesn't have any superpowers; and Jim investigates the cause of some recent earthquakes. Tuesday at 8 on ABC.

"Glee" The glee kids perform their version of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (despite Sue's scheming) after Will learns that Emma's a big fan of the 1975 cult-classic movie. "Horror Show"-movie alums Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf are in the guest cast. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

"Scared Shrekless" Animated tale in which Shrek (Mike Myers) gets in the Halloween spirit by challenging his fairytale friends to come up with scary stories for a contest. But the gang learn that they'll have to spend the night in Lord Farquaad's haunted castle before the winner is named. Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas reprise their roles as Princess Fiona and Puss in Boots, respectively, while Dean Edwards takes on the role of Donkey. Thursday at 8 on NBC.

"Grey's Anatomy" As a TV crew records hospital life six months after the shooting, the patient Mary (Mandy Moore) returns for the surgery she was to have that day; Derek, Owen, Mark and Callie perform an arm transplant; and Alex treats a girl with a blocked trachea. Meanwhile, Cristina has difficulty expressing herself to the crew; and Lexie can't get the hang of the hospital's new security system. Thursday at 9 on ABC.

Bragging Rights results

FRAK FRAK FRAK FRAKITY FRAK FRAK FRAK! I thought Bragging Rights would have been the night I would have made a full recovery from Hell in a Cell. Instead, I wind up going 2-4 again. My overall record is down to 265-235. I mean, I gotta give it up for Kane and Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Edge, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio & Tyler Reks. I'm not in the mood to compliment Randy Orton, Natalya, Dolph Ziggler, and Goldust for coming up short. (NOTE: Goldust vs. Ted DiBiase was a last second match that I picked. And lost, dammit! I didn't make a pick for Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre vs. David Otunga & John Cena because that match was made during the show. Which is too bad for me, because I would have gone with Otunga & Cena, and they won.) Well, wish me luck at Survivor Series.

Bragging Rights card & picks

WWE Title Match
Wade Barrett with John Cena vs. Randy Orton

Buried Alive Match for the World Heavyweight Title
The Undertaker vs. Kane with Paul Bearer

Team RAW vs. Team SmackDown Elimination Match
The Miz, Sheamus, R-Truth, John Morrison, CM Punk, Ezekiel Jackson and Santino Marella vs. Big Show, Edge, Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, Alberto Del Rio and Tyler Reks

WWE Divas Title Match
Natalya vs. Layla

United States Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler

To say the very least, I NEED to win with this PPV in the worst way. I faltered with Hell in a Cell, and now I'm in need of a much-deserved pick-me-up. To say the least, this is a big PPV for me and my record. My record, by the way, is 263-231. So let's get it rolling agiain. I've got wins predicted for Randy Orton; Kane; Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Edge, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio & Tyler Reks; Natalya; and Dolph Ziggler. Wish me luck.

Oh, great, they're back!

I had something entirely different planned for today, but new developments have called for action.

As much as I hate to say it, the Westboro Baptist Church is returing the Detroit area to spew their hate.

It's up to us, once again, to shut these idiots up.

This time, they're coming to preach about the "evils of Islam and Judiasm." Ugggh! Just make it stop. The last thing we need in this country is more Islamophobia in this country when we have American troops in Afghanistan fighting extremists who threaten the lives of well-to-do citizens. And the anti-Semitism, I kid you not, it is my personal belief that WBC may build an American version of Auschwitz if they were to gain any semblance of power.

Look, I'm Christian myself, but for those of us who practice a religion, remember, Christian, Muslims, and Jews are all descended from the same God, namely the God of Abraham. We should be united, not divided. And now that this splinter cell of Christianity threatens our lives once again, it is time for us to come together and shut down this bully pulpit once and for all.

If you stand for equality, come to these locations and let the Westboro Baptist Church know that they are not welcome.

Monday, November 1
8-8:30 am
Islamic Center of America
15571 Joy Rd
Dearborn, MI

Monday, November 1
9-9:30 am
Hillel of Metro Detroit
5221 Gullen Mall
Detroit, MI

Let's show this cult that we are united in equality!

TiVo Guide Week of October 22, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"Dancing With the Stars" The fifth week of performances features contestants dancing to TV-theme songs. Monday at 8 on ABC.

"Mike & Molly" Carl is jealous when Mike spends more time with Molly than he does with him, prompting Mike to invite Carl on a double date. Monday at 9:31 on CBS.

"The Good Wife" Alicia becomes embroiled in an ethics scandal and risks being disbarred. Her trouble also threatens to fatally harm Peter's campaign. Meanwhile, a third candidate comes forward to run for state's attorney. Tuesday at 10 on CBS.

"Community" Shirley consults Abed when she decides to make a religious film, but the two end up clashing after Abed reveals his plans to make one, too. Elsewhere, Pierce considers joining a study group with students his own age after he realizes he's the oldest member in his current one. Thursday at 8 on NBC.

"Project Runway" In Part 1 of the two-part Season 8 finale, mentor Tim Gunn visits the four remaining designers in their hometowns to review the progress of their collections. Thursday at 9 on Lifetime.

"Jersey Shore" Season 2 wraps up with a huge fight between Pauly D. and J-Woww. Thursday at 10 on MTV.

"Blue Bloods" Frank and Danny search for a homemade bomb they learn is going to be detonated in Manhattan. The investigation leads to an argument about the pros and cons of profiling. Friday at 10 on CBS.

Trying again with MLB playoff picks

Championship Series
Yankees over Rangers in 6
Phillies over Giants in 5

World Series
Phillies over Yankees in 7

TiVo Guide Week of October 11, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"The Event" The White House's only hope for stopping a biological threat rests on breaking Sophia during interrogation; Vicky and Carter await instructions on what to do with their hostage; Collier stumbles across Vicky's secret during her search for Leila; a White House-connected businessman (Hal Holbrook) with knowledge of classified intelligence emerges from the shadows. Monday at 9 on NBC.

"Glee" Rachel and Finn decide to throw a duet competition to give Sam (Chord Overstreet) a better chance to win. Meanwhile, a Mike-Tina-Artie love triangle develops. Tuesday at 8 on Fox.

"Running Wilde" Puddle's boyfriend dumps her shortly before their school's big fall dance, and Emmy and Steve try to get them to make up. Andy Richter guest stars. Tuesday at 9:30 on Fox.

"The Big Bang Theory" Wolowitz is embarrassed when a secret of his is revealed; and Sheldon and Raj battle at work. Thursday at 8 on CBS.

"Bones" Brennan makes a deal with a celebrity professor (David Alan Grier) to be her new intern after he inquires about hosting his children's science show from the Jeffersonian. Meanwhile, a dismembered corpse is identified as a bounty hunter, and the team find they're not the only ones looking for a fugitive who is wanted for murder. Thursday at 8 on Fox.

"Blue Bloods" An off-duty police officer is murdered during a diamond heist and Frank mobilizes the city's entire police force to track down the killer. Jennifer Esposito guest stars. Friday at 10 on CBS.

"Desperate Housewives" Susan goes public (against her will) for Va-Va Broom; Gaby tells her secret to the other housewives; Keith (Brian Austin Green) proves to be a bone of contention for Bree and Renee; Paul Young buys back the house he lived in with Mary Alice, over the objections of his new wife, Beth (Emily Bergl); and Lynette takes advantage of Penny's offer to take care of the youngest Scavo. Sunday at 9 on ABC.

MLB Playoff Picks

Divisional Series
Twins over Yankees in 6
Rays over Rangers in 7
Phillies over Reds in 4
Braves over Giants in 5

Championship Series
Twins over Rays in 5
Phillies over Braves in 7

World Series
Phillies over Twins in 7

TiVo Guide Week of October 4, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"How I Met Your Mother" When Ted turns down Barney's offer for a building-design job, Barney tries to woo him with all of the seduction methods he uses on women; and a lonely and drunk Robin calls Don. Monday at 8 on CBS.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 3 kicks off with whispers spreading fast in the wake of Kim's delicate disclosure in a tabloid. Meanwhile, other fast rumors affect NeNe, and Kandi plunges into the dating pool. Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey join the cast this season. Monday at 9 on Bravo.

"Dancing With the Stars" The third-round results show. Tuesday at 9 on ABC.

"Bones" Brennan's whirlwind tutorial in pop culture gets put to the test when she and Booth investigate the remains of a 23-year-old man who was seen carousing the previous evening at a Jersey-shore nightclub. Meanwhile, Hannah hits it off with the Jeffersonian team; and Angela tries to keep a personal matter secret. Thursday at 8 on Fox.

"30 Rock" Jack goes before Congress, hoping to use his wiles and charm in a discussion of NBC's merger with KableTown. When a congresswoman (Queen Latifah) pushes for more diversity in the programming, Jack turns to Tracy to develop ideas. Meanwhile, Liz butts heads with her writing staff; and Jenna supports Kenneth's return to the page program. Rob Reiner guest stars. Thursday at 8:30 on NBC.

"Grey's Anatomy" Derek's estranged sister, Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), visits---and brings with her the issues that led to their estrangement. Meanwhile, the chief notices that Alex hasn't been taking elevators since his shooting, and tries to help; and Meredith and Derek keep trying to ease Cristina back into surgery after her PTSD episode. Thursday at 9 on ABC.

"Boardwalk Empire" Jimmy makes the rounds with Al Capone in Chicago, though the two budding gangsters don't always agree on their business methods. Meanwhile, Nucky lobbies powerful politicians, including a U.S. senator, for more road access to Atlantic City; Chalky and Elias try to solve a recent murder; and Lucky Luciano finds a surprise on a visit to Jimmy's apartment. Sunday at 9 on HBO.

Hell in a Cell results

What the crap?! I thought I had Hell in a Cell all figured out, that I was going to walk out of this PPV with another impressive night of picks. Instead, I tanked royally, finishing a meager 2-3 on the night (Note: I didn't pick the Edge vs. Jack Swagger match because that match was made during the show, which sucks, because I would have picked Edge, who did win the match, and I might have gone unaffected from the show). My overall record is now down to 263-231. Thanks to Randy Orton and Kane for making something out of nothing. For John Cena, The Miz, and Michelle McCool, thanks for nothing, bitches. I hope to turn things back around later this month with Bragging Rights, so I'll keep you guys informed of picks the day of that show.

Hell in a Cell card and picks

* WWE Title Hell In A Cell Match: Randy Orton (c) vs. Sheamus

* World Heavyweight Title Hell In A Cell Match: Kane (c) vs. The Undertaker

* Nexus Disbands vs. Cena Joins Nexus Match: John Cena vs. Wade Barrett. (If Nexus interferes, Cena automatically wins)

* US Title Triple Threat Submissions Count Anywhere Match: Daniel Bryan (c) vs. The Miz vs. John Morrison

* Unified Divas Title Match: Michelle McCool (c) vs. Natalya

I had a hell of night at Night of Champions, and I am looking forward to improving once more. Right now, my record is 261-228, and I see no reason why I shouldn't improve on my record again. So I am set to cpaitalize on tonight's card because I got it all figured out. I'm taking Randy Orton, Kane, John Cena, The Miz, and Michelle McCool. Wish me luck.