Independence Day Update

Today we'll be standing in the sweltering heat grilling burgers and chicken while our guests yell, like Dubya to the Iraqi guerillas, Bring 'em On! But we couldn't help but notice some bits of news about some of our recent topics:

The Irish reality TV show, the one putting the contestants on a ship, except the ship sank? They got a new ship, but one of the contestants has now fled the show, citing seasickness, and the ship itself broke down. Gearbox troubles, apparently.

Those rich fat Oirish guys who are the biggest shareholders in Manchester United? They are thinking about selling their stake, prompting fears of a takeover of the club, by other fat rich guys. We weep for the fans of the world's biggest football club.