Friday, May 27, 2005

Random News

- A Colorado high school put the caption "Most Likely to Assassinate George W. Bush" under a student's photograph. Mesa Ridge High School officials recalled about 100 yearbooks earlier this month and had staffers use markers to obscure the words.

- Jerry Rice is a Bronco. Rice stated that he wants to play another season for the fun of the game. It could be good to have his leadership and experience on the team to teach the younger receivers a thing or two. However, I am glad that Shanahan is making him try out for the team and not guaranteeing him a spot on the roster. I think he will likely end up as the team's #4 receiver.

- Grinch Award: Scottish children were told that Santa did not exist. The 20 by 10 foot outdoor billboard contains slogans including "Stop Lying To Your Children About Santa Claus" and "Santa Gives More To Rich Kids Than Poor Kids". Darren Cullen, a 22-year-old student at the Glasgow School of Art designed the poster that was initially banned, but later allowed to be put up on a billboard.

- Organizers of a memorial for Hunter S. Thompson plan to erect a 150-foot structure — courtesy of actor Johnny Depp — to shoot the gonzo journalist's ashes onto his ranch near Woody Creek, Colorado. Classic.

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