Thursday, January 11, 2007

Radio Squawkers Back Prez

Big News

President Bush's decision to send more troops to Iraq drew heavy fire from both Democrats, Republicans, and the public on Thursday. Fortunately, the President still has unanimous support from the only group that matters -- radio squawk show hosts.
- He's hoping to get his own show in two years on Radio Crawford.
- Can't clear brush all the time.

The big question now is whether 21,000 troops is enough to attack Iran.
- And whether the President can wait 'till the troops get there to order the attack.
- The carrier and "Mission Accomplished" banner just arrived.

More Big News every day at Laughs Today.

Love & Learn

LifeWire: High School Alcohol Abuse - Nearly half of all U.S. high school students admit to recently drinking alcohol illegally, and most of them were binge drinkers.

A-B-C Method of Attitude Management - The next time you have a problem -- at home or at work, big or small -- decide to manage your attitude toward it.

In Fashion - New sexier you for the new year.

Films in Focus: New & Recent Releases - Quick reviews and trailers of Notes on a Scandal, Children of Men, The Painted Veil, The Good German, Night at the Museum, The Good Shepherd, We Are Marshall, Rocky Balboa, The Pursuit of Happyness, The Holiday, Blood Diamond, and The Nativity Story.

TV Closeup - David Arquette plays financial whiz Jason Ventress in the TV drama "In Case of Emergency."

Autoword - Volvo thinks outside the boxy with stylish, sporty C30 hatchback.

Shallow Thoughts

Sunday is my favorite day of the week. It's when we all pile into the car and, as a family, yell at the other drivers

I'm not skiing again until they put airbags on all the trees.

They say kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray. Now, what are the chances of somebody discovering that by trial and error?

We may have to do something about Grandpa. He keeps trying to call people on the TV remote. And he gets really upset when they don't answer.

My dog is so old the city marked several trees in the park "Handicapped" just for him.

Monday, January 08, 2007

Weapons of Mass Mess

Big News

President Bush will make a major speech on Iraq this week. He's expected to change course by sending more troops and more money to Iraq. It's a change of course because this time he really means it.

Police shut down 10 blocks of in the heart of downtown Austin Monday after dozens of birds were found dead in the streets. Texas Homeland Security believes it was al-Qaeda testing their latest weapons of mass mess -- suicide grackles.

Love & Learn

Today's Lifestyle: Think Like E. Coli - A few steps will keep veggies from turning you green.

Opinion: Church-State - Taking oath of office using Koran is far from un-American, I swear.

Video Game Reviews - "Full Auto 2" for PS3 puts new twist on 'gunning it,' and "Xiaolin Showdown" is based on the popular animated kung fu show.

'Tween 12 and 20 - Daily advice to teens: Watch your best friend for signs of suicide .. Listen to Mom about dating rules .. What it means to be drug addicted .. Don't bug Dad about promised money .. Send her a card and then find someone else .. Young mom off on a good footing ..

Shallow Thoughts

Did you ever wonder? Does the Tooth Fairy get time and a half during hockey season?

You have to know God is very patient and considerate -- when you listen to some of the singing in church.

The National Rifle Association's idea of gun control is to hold their hands steady while they aim.

I figured it up. If I win the Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes, I can send my daughter half-way through college.

And remember this: When the cat's away, the mice send out for pizza and watch football on TV.