Folks, We've Got to Cut the Cost of Killing
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked Congress to approve nearly $190 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008. That brings total cost of the wars to $767 billion. Democrats protested, claiming they can kill people for a lot less money.
We have to stay in Iraq to preserve the American way of life -- putting Arab oil into Japanese cars.
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran would not launch an attack on Israel or any other country, and he does not believe the U.S. is preparing for war against Iran. He also predicted O.J. will buy a judge, Jerry Jones will start a new religion that preaches Tony Romo is the Messiah, and Britney will marry polygamist Warren Jeffs.
Congressional hearings could be speeded up if they were divided into two types: regular hearings, and express hearings -- for witnesses who tell ten lies or less.
Republicans cannot be bought. The oil industry won't sell.
Madonna has been nominated for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. The induction is in March so she can wear her solid gold longjohns with the revolving trap door.
This just in. The city council has declared downtown a no-smoking area. It's a public health issue. They're afraid of exploding winos.
A survey released today reveals that four out of five Americans admit they cannot tell the difference between TV evangelism and the home shopping network.
Love & Learn
One hombre's siesta is another man's power nap - Doctors on both sides of the border now say a short nap can curb irritability, sharpen memory and, most importantly, make people more productive.
Opinion: Ethical Wills Leave Lasting Impressions - Ethical wills are letters, essays and statements we leave to our loved ones addressing what we stood for - what we treasured, not just our treasures.
Ball brings new challenge to an old move - The moves: A push-up with an exercise ball. Works on: Upper extremity, chest and core strength. Defines and lifts the lower portion of the pectorals.
Editorial: Democracy's Chance -The international community, especially China, needs to pressure the Myanmar junta to avoid a repeat of 1988. An editorial from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rewilding of America - Pleistocene rewilding calls for reintroducing large mammals, such as elephants, once indigenous to North America. Because the original species are extinct, closely related surrogates would be used, such as the Asian elephant, African cheetah and lion and the modern camel.
Jena 6 Should Serve as Major Lesson in Race Relations Gone Wrong - Instead of throwing oil upon a smoldering fire, local authorities in Jena could have used the hanging of nooses in the words of Tatum as a "teachable moment. Instead, they just allowed the fire to go out of control, making the entire town a victim.
StrangeVideo - The title says it all. The Associated Press runs across some very strange news stories -- and they always carry their video cameras.
Ask Patty: Auto Advice for Women - Patty helps us navigate through everything automotive, from a female-friendly dealer search through financing, alternative fuels, and hybrid technology to energy efficient vehicle choices.
Financial Update: Microsoft's billion-dollar venture in video games is on the line with "'Halo 3" - Beyond the adolescent adrenaline rush and marketing hype of the alien-zapping space Marine, "Halo 3" is the latest development in the big-bucks battle for control of the video game industry.
Shallow Thoughts
Baseball is still the national pastime. Other games may be more exciting, but they tend to take your mind off eating and drinking.
What I like most about this country is that everyone is equal -- whether you're a billionaire or a taxpayer.
The weather is cooler, interest rates are coming down, and just when things are looking up, here comes another TV season.
In high school I joined the 4-H club. They told me the four H's were head, hands, heart, and hooters.
Ever notice how really weird people are? Like, most people never take a shower with their clothes on, yet they always keep 'em on in the rain.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates asked Congress to approve nearly $190 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008. That brings total cost of the wars to $767 billion. Democrats protested, claiming they can kill people for a lot less money.
We have to stay in Iraq to preserve the American way of life -- putting Arab oil into Japanese cars.
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran would not launch an attack on Israel or any other country, and he does not believe the U.S. is preparing for war against Iran. He also predicted O.J. will buy a judge, Jerry Jones will start a new religion that preaches Tony Romo is the Messiah, and Britney will marry polygamist Warren Jeffs.
Congressional hearings could be speeded up if they were divided into two types: regular hearings, and express hearings -- for witnesses who tell ten lies or less.
Republicans cannot be bought. The oil industry won't sell.
Madonna has been nominated for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. The induction is in March so she can wear her solid gold longjohns with the revolving trap door.
This just in. The city council has declared downtown a no-smoking area. It's a public health issue. They're afraid of exploding winos.
A survey released today reveals that four out of five Americans admit they cannot tell the difference between TV evangelism and the home shopping network.
Love & Learn
One hombre's siesta is another man's power nap - Doctors on both sides of the border now say a short nap can curb irritability, sharpen memory and, most importantly, make people more productive.
Opinion: Ethical Wills Leave Lasting Impressions - Ethical wills are letters, essays and statements we leave to our loved ones addressing what we stood for - what we treasured, not just our treasures.
Ball brings new challenge to an old move - The moves: A push-up with an exercise ball. Works on: Upper extremity, chest and core strength. Defines and lifts the lower portion of the pectorals.
Editorial: Democracy's Chance -The international community, especially China, needs to pressure the Myanmar junta to avoid a repeat of 1988. An editorial from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Rewilding of America - Pleistocene rewilding calls for reintroducing large mammals, such as elephants, once indigenous to North America. Because the original species are extinct, closely related surrogates would be used, such as the Asian elephant, African cheetah and lion and the modern camel.
Jena 6 Should Serve as Major Lesson in Race Relations Gone Wrong - Instead of throwing oil upon a smoldering fire, local authorities in Jena could have used the hanging of nooses in the words of Tatum as a "teachable moment. Instead, they just allowed the fire to go out of control, making the entire town a victim.
StrangeVideo - The title says it all. The Associated Press runs across some very strange news stories -- and they always carry their video cameras.
Ask Patty: Auto Advice for Women - Patty helps us navigate through everything automotive, from a female-friendly dealer search through financing, alternative fuels, and hybrid technology to energy efficient vehicle choices.
Financial Update: Microsoft's billion-dollar venture in video games is on the line with "'Halo 3" - Beyond the adolescent adrenaline rush and marketing hype of the alien-zapping space Marine, "Halo 3" is the latest development in the big-bucks battle for control of the video game industry.
Shallow Thoughts
Baseball is still the national pastime. Other games may be more exciting, but they tend to take your mind off eating and drinking.
What I like most about this country is that everyone is equal -- whether you're a billionaire or a taxpayer.
The weather is cooler, interest rates are coming down, and just when things are looking up, here comes another TV season.
In high school I joined the 4-H club. They told me the four H's were head, hands, heart, and hooters.
Ever notice how really weird people are? Like, most people never take a shower with their clothes on, yet they always keep 'em on in the rain.
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