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Friday, September 28, 2007

News... News... and more news:

General:

Smoking is illegal in most parts of Vancouver... unless your a Muslim who enjoys going to the local hookah lounge... it helps depression when they're far from home? uh... then just go home- no more depression, right?
The Al Asqa Martyrs Brigade has invited Rosie to visit them "and learn the truth." Uh... do they know the truth about her?
That Surge Thing isn't working... I mean, our soldiers never kill top AlQ guys in Iraq or anything like that.
Civil rights activists are startled by this study. I blame it on the collapse of the traditional family, for starters. But it's just blatant racism, I'm sure.
That's just plain lazy. Not unexpected, though.
Health clinics should be held to uniform standards, right? Well... many abortion clinics aren't. And this is what happens. I'm glad this one was shut down.
Public internet access has been cut in ~~Burma~~ Myanmar. Freedom can only be held back for so long.
Reason #198876518981648913 that we homeschool and why I could never vote for a liberal. No, it's not "normal" and my kids don't have to be taught that King & King is a good thing.
Sabotage in Chicago? That's not good.
Dang, I love General Pace. Preach on, Brother Man!
Whoever designed this building is an idiot.
Those evil nasty soldiers... doing something nice again... what was he thinking?

Politics:

You knew the whole global warming thing was going to end up with higher taxes, didn't you?
Adding more drugs to their $4 list isn't going to endear Wal-Mart to politicians. The consumer, sure. Politicians? Not so much. Kinda hard to push through socialized medicine when the free market can provide, eh?
A former soldier pulls a Kerry. Any surprise that he's in Madison?
How cute! Little commie wannabes walking out of school during the Pledge, reciting their own... the Student Worker Club... I bet they wear Che t-shirts, too.
I hope the President does veto this. He's right (for once in a long while) - it is the first step to socialized medicine.
The White House is pushing for the Law of the Sea Treaty. There are a lot of people against it. Thoughts?
The Breck Girl must be having trouble raising money. How else do you explain this?
Here's a great argument against Hillary. Not a truly logical or intellectual argument, but, unfortunately, the American public isn't big on logic or intellect. No offense, W. We're just tired of the same last names.
Unfortunately not even a line-item veto would combat this.
Hillary flip-flopped? Are we sure her name isn't Kerry?
Speaking of Hill, she got an endorsement from Meathead. Did Archie realize just how prophetic he was, naming Reiner that?

Immigration:

Perhaps the Governor of Virginia needs to thoroughly vet appointments to his immigration commission.
ICE needs to check the fast food places down here. Talk about a gold mine.
There's a new citizenship exam. How many US citizens can pass it?

Sports:

Tiger the Second?
In US v the World (except for Europe), we have the US kicking early rear.
Speaking of golfers... this one ain't too bright.
Well... this should be an easy win for the Bucs. I mean, David will have to get his gloves dirty. We can't have that.
Was Prince hit on purpose as well? If you use the same criteria, Thompson should be suspended as well. But, it's never the first shot that gets the suspension- it's the retaliation (real or perceived).
Way to blow your chance at a great future, Willie.
Deuce had both knees worked on, and he's out for the season. I'm sorry, but getting your knee "cleaned up" just doesn't sound like fun, ya know?
I'm glad that Jermaine McKenzie is recovering from his car crash, but... dude... you broke your neck. Call it quits!
They're tough enough to wear pink. Why can't they raise awareness for other diseases?
"Suspended indefinitely" evidently means 2 weeks.
Demetrius "Temper Temper" Jones wants to play for Cincinnati. Sorry, Dem... I wouldn't want you to play for me... ever.

Science:

Ack! Mutant alien sheep!! Or not.
Rule #1 in the world of REAL research... at least give the illusion of being impartial to the outcome.
So... is there any way to use this study to develop a way to deaden taste buds short term for those of us who want to lose some weight?
Scientists with too much time on their hands.
That's a lot of baby.
And not a lot of baby.
Since they've culled the DNA, can I have one for Christmas? I'll take care of him. I'll love him and feed him and name him George.
Nike has developed a shoe specifically for Native Americans. The science behind it is interesting. Whether or not it will encourage Native Americans to exercise more has yet to be seen.