yahoo.com (Brian V.) -- Three things I learned here -- (1) The non-Lachey members of 98 Degrees actually have names; I always assumed they were computer-generated metrosexuals; (2) One of these guys, Justin Jeffre, is dabbling in politics; (3) The band isn't done; they're just on a break. That could be the saddest tale of delusion I've ever heard.

newsmax.com -- I doubt it happens, but it seems that "international menace" Russell Crowe may have to go Roman Polanski on us. Fortunately, Russell can always fall back on his burgeoning career as a rock star.

bostonhearld.com -- Jason Sehorn proclaims that Marc Bulger is a better quarterback than Tom Brady. Have at him, people. My work is done here.

slate.com -- Inspired article on the history of the Slurpee. I think the following line pretty much says it all -- "Explaining the appeal of the Slurpee is a bit like explaining the appeal of pure oxygen or terrific sex: Those who don't get it are simply not to be trusted."

yesbutnobutyes.com (Steve L. in Vegas) -- "White Shadow": Where are they now? I'd make a comment here if I had any frame of reference whatsoever. I feel like Vince Carter at a cardiologist's office.

mm-agency.com (John R.) -- Bear with me here ...

From what I can tell, this guy's entire booking agency is made up of Real World/Road Rules clientele. At first I was going to make fun of him, but then I realized something -- he's a genius. It's a lot like the philosophy of the large law firm (sorry for the forced law analogy, but it works well here) -- new associates are essentially cogs in the machine. They come in, make immediate money for the firm, and, eventually, many go their separate ways as new associates come in to replace them. It's a never-ending mutually beneficial cycle, much like RW/RR. Every season, a new batch of RW/RR members emerge looking to cash in on their fifteen minutes, and this agency is there to step in, just as Coral realizes that, sadly, no one cares anymore that she's a raging bully with huge breasts. And, of course, just like some associates stay on and eventually make partner, some of this guy's clientele inexplicably stay in the spotlight forever (i.e. The Miz). My point, I guess, is that Brad from Real World: San Diego would make an outstanding attorney.

WEDNESDAY
breakingnews.iol.ie (Justin F.) -- 50 Cent goes Dr. Phil on Brad and Angelina, condemning them for their secrecy. And so a little part of gangsta' rap dies.

tv.zap2it.com -- Mr. T is returning to television, this time as a "motivational guru" who helps others resurrect their lives. Trust me, this will be tremendous. Maybe a year ago, I randomly caught him on television sermonizing about the dangers of sending your kids to schools like Duke, Wake Forest, and Arizona State ... because of the undisputed ties they have to Satan (evidenced, of course, by their mascots). I kid you not.

news.bbc.co.uk (Zan F.) -- Slightly disturbing story of a three year-old Indian boy who runs daily marathons. If ever someone needed a sweet Big Wheel, it's this kid. Todd Marinovich never ate a Big Mac and look how that one turned out.

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