Every town needs a Perez Hilton, right?  My name is Matt and I am the "Hot Commodity".  I promise to keep it semi-clean but share some stuff I hear about town.  Are these rumors all they are cracked up to be?  It's MY job to report, I'll leave it up to YOU to investigate the truth!

Keep an eye out for Houston socialite Erica Rose.  This flower's been hitting the gym, pilates, yoga,  or whatever.... pretty hard these days...and for what???  Rumor has it she is taking reality TV by storm.  Look out for some new shows to pop up…she may make a few cameos…or steal the whole show…who knows??  Did you catch her in the recent episode of The Bachelor….“The Bachelor Tells All”  on ABC last Monday?  This tiara wearing celebutane is hilarious!  Looks like Producers and TV viewers can’t seem to get enough her.  I will stay tuned.

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Thursday night Southern Methodist University Alums got together to mix, mingle, and enjoy some wonderful French wine. (Pictured: RSVP writer and SMU Alum Amanda Cochran with Eduardo)

Being a graduate myself, it’s always fun to reconnect with people I went to school with, plus it’s always nice to meet new friends and business connections. About 100 people came out to French Country Wines, a niche distributor located just off of Kirby in the Rice U area.

Owner Tim Smith traded in his bond trader hat to fulfill his passion for importing fine wine. Bottles and cases are sold to both individuals and to restaurants. It’s all from France and the selection is sensational! This place is really known by “word of mouth” so here you go my friends. I recommend you check it out or host your own private tasting. Here are a few party pics:

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A crowd of more than two hundred, including city officials, arts organization leaders and business representatives, attended Thursday evening's Arts Reception in the Founder's Room at Hobby Center. The event provided an excellent opportunity for a diverse cross-section of Houston's arts-vested community to meet and mingle.

(In the pic: Jonathon Glus, CEO, Houston Arts Alliance; Fabené Welch, Chair, Houston Arts Alliance Board of Directors; Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker; Houston Controller Ronald C. Green.)

After introductions by Houston Arts Alliance Board Chair Fabené Welch, Mayor Annise Parker spoke. Mayor Parker firmly stated her belief that the arts are good for business, that they bring in visitors, stimulate cultural tourism, and provide an environment to attract business and students to Houston. She also iterated the need to get this message out, that the arts boost the bottom line. Mayor Parker complimented HAA on making the arts funding process clear and transparent, especially in a time when arts funding is under attack. In closing, she challenged the attendees to recommit to civic engagement, because the city is all in this together.

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Hallmark holidays appeal to most but as for me, I'm not a huge fan. Similar to t-shirt fans-- aka those that wear logo gear during a play-off game but cannot tell you a thing about a teams season. Understand? I much prefer acts of kindness or tokens of ones affection to be shown when they feel the urge and not because some Marketing or PR firm tells them to. However, Valentine's Day is just around the corner and your emails are demanding.......What do I do for my girlfriend for Valentine's Day? What should I get her? Guys- this is so incredibly simple that I cannot believe I'm even gonna spell-check this article! Keep it simple silly! Women merely want to know that we're cared for, loved, appreciated or that you think we're beautiful and sexy! So here's my "Top 10 List" of ideas...just for you!

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Whether real or make-believe, the drama on this season of the Bachelor is at an all time high and the effects are clearly seen all over Jake Pavelka's face.  Where in the world did they find these girls?!  I guess they didn't make everyone take the psych tests this year because it is very clear that most of these ladies would have failed miserably! 

And my favorite crazy-lady was finally sent packing in one of the most awkward departures to date.  Michelle first asks Jake for a kiss, which he painfully agrees to.  Then she proclaims, 'Is that all you've got?!  You've gotta give me more than that!'  He just stares at her, at a loss for words, when she offers that she should just leave.  Jake looks excited for the first time this week and says, yes please!  Then Michelle reacts in shock because she thought he would at least try and fight for her to be there.  No such luck, Michelle.  She is appearing on the Ellen Degeneres Show to tell her side Wednesday, January 20th.  That might actually be worth tuning in to!

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