Rick James Is Dead.

Wow, this is a bit of a shock. His frequent run-ins with the law aside, he was one hell of a bassist. RIP

I Guess They Decided To Stick Together

In Madrid, Spain, a German prisoner and his girlfriend glued their hands together during a jail visit in an attempt to fight extradition to Germany.

Considering the 39 year-old man is facing charges of smuggling women and forcing them into prostitution, I'm a bit surprised his girlfriend agreed to this. Hmmm....Operate, or "heavy solvent"? Choices, choices.

Oh, Those Wacky French!!!

This is great:

CNN is reporting that Lance Armstrong may be stripped of his 6th
Tour de France title.

In a random check for banned substances, 3 substances were found in
Armstrong's hotel room that are banned by the French.

The three substances were reported to be toothpaste, deodorant, and
soap.

No, It's Not From The New York Post...

I just read a simply horrifying story on the CNN.com website involving African witch doctors, fetish shrines, decomposing bodies, and flesh eating.

Ugggghhhh....almost time for lunch.

Sorta puts my worries and minor concerns in perspective.

De Ja Vous Les Vous Couche Avec Moi

Another allegation against Kobe Bryant has surfaced. The alleged incident took place at a party at Shaq's (a.k.a. Big Aristotle) pad in Florida.

This trial is about to get very interesting, considering the fact that the original accuser in Eagle, CO is considering whether to drop the criminal case altogether.

I'm confused.

Clinton on SNL?

TV Guide Online has reported that SNL execs have offered former President Bill Clinton the chance to host an episode of Saturday Night Live next season. He could also play with the band. If he's half as good as Gore was (the skit about visiting the set of West Wing was particularly good), it'll be a success.

Of course, I don't even think Bill himself could do as good a Clinton impersonation as the late Phil Hartman.

I Approve This Message

This is hilarious, Will Ferrell does a helluva Dubya.

Enjoy.

The Turning Tide

I just read an excellent piece written by Ron Reagan, Jr. on the state of the George W. Bush presidency and the growing number of people turning on this president, which will run in the September Esquire. It's quite good, without being too partisan, and well written.

I get the same feeling that the far-right wing are the strongest, most vehement supporters of the President's agenda, whereas the more middle-of-the-road, traditional conservative is getting fed up.

Whether this translates to a changing of the guard has yet to be seen, but I can hope.

Something To Do Before I Die

Take a cruise to Antarctica. This looks incredible, a far cry from the norm. Sign me up.

Glutton For Punishment

Everyone's favorite shortshop with a backwards first name, Nomar Garciaparra has been traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs, effectively trading one curse for another in his apparent quest for the most delusional fan.

What's next, the Expos? Why doesn't Greg Maddux just kick him in the nuts and call it a day?