R.I.P Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes

This is a sad note to report nothing unusual or funny about it. I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bernie Mac and the very next day Isaac Hayes. Two very talented men who will both be dearly missed. Bernie, born Bernard McCullough, died from pneumonia complications at the age of 50. Isaac Hayes was found unconscious in his home by his wife near a still-running treadmill. Hayes was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead. It's uncanny that they just worked in a movie together and died so closely together.

Bernie's Bio
http://www.netglimse.com/celebs/pages/bernie_mac/index.shtml

Isaac's Bio
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005002/

McDonald's robber among finalists for new jingle

I guess this one is more interesting than it is weird. This guy goes to jail for robbing a McDonald's. Okay, we all make mistakes. Sometimes even big, major ones. Then he gets out and tries to redeem himself. Not by doing charity work or good deeds. He enters a contest by making a jingle (obviously a pretty good jingle). Low and behold he is a finalist in this contest for the very same company that he robbed. At least he was honest and told them upfront his position. Because I'm sure he would have been found out later anyway. That would not have been good. Have we not learned anything from American Idol people?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080717/ap_on_fe_st/odd_mcdonald_s_robber_contest;_ylt=AkhoHOOJRf94cmv0AgwkcakZ.3QA