R.I.P. Billy Preston
["'Fifth Beatle' Billy Preston Dies"]. Boy, are we getting old? I find it funny that he was considered the fifth Beatle when he could have been considered the seventh Stone too - after Ian "Stu" Stewart, who was the sixth Stone. Only a few of the articles on Google News mention that he also played on "Black & Blue," one of the better Stones albums.

Weld out: Big Red drops out of the New York gubernatorial race: ["Weld Drops Out of N.Y. Governor's Race"]. Damn, does he look tired and aged by drink. As well, Spitzer is going to win anyway so ...