Brief Headlines

Stars of Hoop Dreams Still Keep in Touch.
I remember Hoop Dreams. Not because I saw it (I didn't), but because I remember Siskel and Ebert giving it two thumbs up. Then I noticed it was a documentary and I was confused. But 14 years later, the movie crosses paths with my life again. Article by the Chicago Tribune following the two stars of the documentary. And a good read.

Pardon Me?
Who President Bush might pardon as he gets set to exit office.
My favorite: "Scooter Libby: You Betcha!"

Rhodes Scholar / Defensive Back / Seminole
Good story about Florida State Safety and pre-med student (and now Rhodes Scholar) Myron Rolle. They had an excellent story on him on ESPN on Saturday morning (despite being done by Jeremy Schapp whom I despise) before it was determined whether he was getting the scholarship or not. Dude was flown out to interview and stayed till around 6PM and flew back to meet get to the 7:45 game. Tell me that's not awesome.

1/5th Getting Less High in Amsterdam
That's probably not true. But they certainly have shut down more of their famous "coffee shops" to comply with new laws that prohibit the shops from being within 250 meters (what the hell is a meter?! I only know feet and inches) of schools.

Citibank gets lifeline, phones a friend
I wish my name was Citibank, cause I'd be getting a bailout. Alas, I'm just me, and I won't be getting squat, despite my bank account slowly approaching zero the closer we get to the end of the year.
Moral of the Story: large companies with analysts trained in money management, forecasting, etc. can screw up and get handouts from the government. I cannot. (side note: IRS, WHERE'S MY STIMULUS CHECK!?)

The Dumbest Thing I've Read All Day (It's still early)
Apparently Minorities in California fear that because of the recent turnout on Prop 8 the government might take away rights from any group it pleases.
Even a USC LAW professor agrees....
Problems:
1) it was voted on, so I don't think it's really the big, bad "government" taking away a person's right.
2) that's pretty unintelligent considering I don't think same-sex marraige has ever been ruled on by the Supreme Court as being a fundamental right.
3) Mr. USC Law professor is forgetting that one thing, what's it called, oh yeah, THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT.
4) Pretty sure there's a good chance this is going to the Supreme Court. Wonder what will happen in light of Lawrence v. Texas.
Regardless, USC LAW professor = idiot.