Thursday, March 08, 2007

Stop & Smell the Goats

Big News

In a direct challenge to President Bush, House Democrats unveiled legislation Thursday requiring the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq by the fall of next year. Actually, some of the troops could stay, but Halliburton wouldn't get paid.
- So that pretty much takes care of Iraq.

Of course, in early 2009 Bush will no longer be President, so he might want to lead an expeditionary force in Iraq.
- Oh, I forgot, he's got all that brush that needs clearing.

President Bush left Thursday on a five-nation tour of Latin America. It's a good thing. Everybody now and then needs to take time to stop and smell the llamas.

I'll be surprised if the White House springs forward. Springing forward in the winter just seems too liberal.

Sacramento Kings player Ron Artest was arrested for domestic violence Monday after he slapped a woman who had attacked his Hummer with a frying pan. Defense attorneys will contend the woman did not have a permit to carry a concealed pan.
- Unfortunately, Artest's Hummer insurance did not cover frying pan assault.

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Love & Learn

Tween 12 and 20 - Parents should encourage, not compare .. Stick to ball games .. Tips offered for both sides of bullying .. Athletics not more important than music .. Wait until girl turns 16 to visit .. End unhealthy relationship immediately ..

Travel and Adventure - Jazz it up in Sacramento.

DVD Select - Newest, best and worst available on DVD, including Borat, Fast Food Nation, Confetti, a new VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit, and loads of TV stuff and more.

Travel and Adventure - Swedish designer glass blends artistry, craftsmanship.

Lifewire: Smoking and TB - A study published by the American Medical Association's found evidence that smokers have a greater risk of developing a tuberculosis infection, which can become active TB.

Shallow Thoughts

Did you ever wonder if maybe all allergies are caused by Kleenex?

Spring training -- that's when the teach all the rookies how to spit.

I save time in the morning by eating as I drive to work. The only touchy part is pouring the syrup on the pancakes

The neighbor's lights were really flashing last night. I guess they forgot to turn off the Clapper before spanking the kid again.

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Fixit Panel to Work on Iraq

Big News

Astronaut Lisa Nowak was fired from NASA on Wednesday, a month after she was charged with trying to kidnap a woman she regarded as her rival for the affections of a space shuttle pilot. No problem. Reportedly, she's already got a new job as test-pilot for Huggies.
- Hey, a lot of toddlers are flying these days.

President Bush said Wednesday his new fixit panel will fix the military health system. And, of course, he can always order a surge of nurse practitioners into Walter Reed.
- Doctors can only surge on the golf course.

March 8th is International Women's Day, a reminder that women are now a worldwide sex. They're everywhere! Even in the U.S. Senate.

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Love & Learn

Horrors of Combat Are Constant Companions, and Then ... - When you're a combat Marine and you leave the support of the military, it's like, "Who am I now?"

Money and You - Questions still pouring in about IRAs, taxes, refunds.

Sports Fact - Reds' record mediocre on opening day .. Sports Fact - There's history behind the Masters' green jacket .. Sports Fact - Golf tournament champion is all wet.

Home How-to - Fiberglass Screen Replacement ... Condensation ... Removing Fireplace Soot .
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All About Dogs - HaLife reveals what every potential dog owner should know in advance.

A Greener View - Choosing quality garden catalog companies .. Pruning during dormant season won't hurt trees .. New plants require some babying ..

Shallow Thoughts

Don't confuse an avalanche with a landslide. An avalanche buries skiers. A landslide buries Republicans.

I save time in the morning by eating as I drive to work. The only touchy part is pouring the syrup on the pancakes.

This year we decided to let our son build the compost heap. He did so well with the one in his closet.

St. Patrick's Day is March 17th but April 15th is when most Americans get their Irish up.