Dead Man on Campus

You'll never miss any college reunions. Not if you're buried at your alma mater. From the New York Times:

For a few thousand dollars, the University of Richmond and a half-dozen other universities are giving alumni and faculty the opportunity to have their ashes maintained on campus in perpetuity.

Three more universities — Notre Dame, the Citadel and Hendrix College — are building similar memorials, known as columbaria.

And since you "can't take it with you," schools see the final resting place as a final time to hit you up for a big donation. (NYT)

Deadeye Dick Cheney Imortalized in Gun Play

Just like our Vice President, you can shoot someone in the face, thanks to the Young Republicans of Alexandria, Virginia.

They're hosting the "First Annual Dick Cheney Paintball Tourney."

The $45 donation includes a picnic lunch, paintballs plus gear rental, and a t-shirt. (Alexandria Young Republicans)

The Decider, The Commander Guy, The Maestro

Comedy Central's The Daily Show reports on "the conductor guy." President Bush took the conductor's baton and led the orchestra at weekend ceremonies marking the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown colony in Virginia. (The Daily Show)

Rudy: "Excessive Concern with Little Weasles"

No, it isn't what he's saying about his Republican rivals before tonight's debate. On his radio show -- back on July 23, 1999 -- then-mayor Rudy Guiliani got all bent out of shape over ferrets as pets. Oliver Willis dug up this a clip from "This American Life."