- The Beijing Opening Ceremonies drew a 21.5 rating on U.S. television, the highest ever for a non-U.S. opening ceremony and nearly equal to Raymond in its heyday.
- The U.S. men’s 4 x 100 freestyle swim team came from behind to beat France by eight hundredths of a second, keeping Michael Phelps’ hope for eight gold medals alive. I guess we don’t have to start spitefully calling swimming pools “Freedom Pools” now.
- The Dark Knight edged Pineapple Express to retain the top spot at the box office for the fourth straight weekend. It’s basically turning into the Dark Side of the Moon of movies, only I’m not quoting it as often in my freshman year AIM profile.
- Angelina Jolie has not decided on a presidential candidate yet. Right now it’s between Obama or “Adopting another African child” am I right people??? She does that a lot.
- Soul legend and South Park star Isaac Hayes passed away this weekend at the age of 65 just one day after comedian Bernie Mac died from complications related to pneumonia at the age of 50. It’s not shaping up to be a particularly funny week.











