Disney's new Cars Land will soon be joined by another world, Used Cars Land. Young visitors can learn such key phrases as  "It was driven by a little old lady … " and "Show me the Carfax." They practice driving in miniature cars that break down right after the 90-day warranty expires. They get to have them repaired at Disney owned kiosks that overcharge and install used parts while charging for new ones. Read more...

Reports are that troubled actress Lindsay Lohan refused to kiss Charlie Sheen on the set of "Scary Movie 5". It would have been worth the try. He might turn into a prince. But after all, when a guy takes you out and pays your back taxes, he kind of expects – well, a girl's got to have her standards. … Read more...

Incoming Texas State Representative Kyle Kacal drew attention this week when he declared that ping pong can be more dangerous than guns. That will be spelled out in a special Texas version of the TV show, “Flashpoint”, which often deals with hostage situations. The team will respond to a report of a man holding his family hostage with a ping pong paddle. The dialogue is sizzling.

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