Farewell to the Topper

Ah, the memories. The moldy mattresses, the filthy kitchens, the “widespread and systemic sanitation violations.” It’s a sad day when a local landmark like the Topper Motel meets the wrecking ball. How are we supposed to fill the police blotter now?

At least there’s always O.J. Simpson. Las Vegas prosecutors filed 10 felony charges against him, including kidnapping. If convicted, he could go to prison for a long time, which will give him a nice, quiet place to write his next hypothetical confession.

Nearly a quarter of teenagers think it’s easy to get methamphetamine, a new study shows. The numbers are a little alarming, but keep in mind that the survey was taken before they leveled the Topper.

Toys could be really expensive this year, and toy stores are worried about supply problems, thanks to all the recalls. It all could add up to some long faces on Christmas morning. Between the toy shortage and the lack of radiation, a lot of kids just won’t have that special glow.

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