In another sure sign that Oprah will soon rule the world and make all of us happy campers, the queen of daytime television entered into partnership with the folks behind the Discovery Channel for a new cable network. What do you think it is called? Wait for it…wait for it…”OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.”

That is right, Oprah is now getting a television network to call her own. It is set to debut in 2009 with distribution to 70,000,000 homes. It will take over the platform currently known as the Discovery Health Channel.

OWN (as in, Oprah OWNs you) will, as its self stated mission, “create multiple platforms for women, men and their families with a purpose and a passion: to celebrate life, to inspire and entertain, empowering viewers around the world to live their best lives, and by doing so, lift the lives of those around them in ever-widening circles.”

Take from that touchy-feely statement what you will. We’ll be waiting around for it, Oprah Book of the Month Club book in hand and Dr. Phil on speed dial.