Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Maybe Pitchers Could Call Balls & Strikes

Big News

In a leap forward for stem cell research, three independent teams of scientists reported Wednesday they have produced the equivalent of embryonic stem cells in mice without the controversial destruction of embryos. Which begs the question: Who on earth cares if they destroy mice embryos?
- Okay, maybe Mickey Mouse deserves special consideration.
- Republicans can push through a constitutional amendment...

President Bush tells the G8 summit he prefers to let businesses voluntarily cut greenhouse gas emissions to control global warming. Yeah, that's a great idea. It's worked really well for 200 years.
- Sort of like letting the Mafia voluntarily fight crime.
- Terrorists voluntarily check themselves aboard airliners...

Scientists said Wednesday a prehistoric hunter known as Oetzi whose well-preserved body was found on a snow-covered mountain in the Alps died more than 5,000 years ago after being struck in the back by an arrow. Wow, talk about a cold case!

Love & Learn

Where's the Outrage over the Latest Assault on Women? - Are liberals big, fat hypocrites? How else to explain the dearth of outrage over remarks broadcast on "Opie & Anthony," a radio show that puts the "moron" in moronic?

Keeping Safe at Home - It may not be as easy as some think. The Home Safety Council wants you to be aware of the everyday dangers you may encounter at home. And guess what? June is National Home Safety Awareness Month.

What Not to Buy Dad for Father's Day - Before you buy another polo shirt, another pair of khaki shorts or another predictable tie, stop and rethink your dad's (and your) sense of style. It may be time for dad to get a makeover, and you may be the one to bring him into the modern world of fashion.

Bringing Butterflies to Your Yard - To attract butterflies you must work to provide both lifecycle stages a home, the caterpillar and the adult butterfly. But it's fun.

To Be Equal: Africa - Ghana stands as trailblazer for African independence.

Shallow Thoughts

I think it's going to be a hot summer. My dog has shed all of his hair. And his ears are loose.

You needs lots of three things for a healthy garden: fertilizer, water, and Absorbine Jr.

I think my wife is using too much fabric softener. This morning I wanted to be alone with my socks.

They couldn't light a fire under the Texas Rangers if they ground up jalopena peppers in their Preparation-H.

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