News – Fix It
America
Fixing the worst of the Bush Administration’s screw ups. Or how some might suggest it be done for a few topics.
Looks like the world’s view on the US is improving. Personally, I’d term it returning to what it once was, which is good at least. Last thing we need is to maintain a loss of influence in the word. Question is, just what is prompting a slow return?
US presidential manuscripts are going on sale.
Cuba lifts restrictions on mobile phone use amongst the people. An interesting, but relatively minor concession on behalf of the new Cuban government. The services will still have to be paid for in foreign currency, restricting use to wealthier Cubans.
Nipple Rings and the TSA. Yes, you read that right.
One wild weatherman.
Middle East
The death toll on Iraqis has climbed upward again. Whether a blip or the resumption of a trend will be determined.
The youth riot in Yemen for not being allowed in the military and tanks are deployed to help stay the violence. Though it seems the violence has been on the light side.
A woman living in Sderot and another living in Gaza exchange letters via the BBC.
Iraqi government forces move against Mahdi militants in Basra. And British forces, it seems, will be lingering longer in part.
Remember Israeli corporal Gilad Shalit? Captured two years ago and still held by Hamas, the head of the group said today that the man is still alive.
Africa
While the polls are not official yet, the opposition is claiming victory in Zimbabwe’s recently presidential election. There is some obvious concern at the delay in the official ruling. Things could get ugly if fraud enters into the equation.
Asia/Pacific
Amnesty International says that having the Olympics is making rights worse in China, rather than better. That they’re clamping down on dissent to portray a more stable, unified image.
North Korea continues to make things difficult. The US negotiator is looking for action in the next few days. Hopefully he won’t be disappointed.
Europe
An EU court rules to allow a gay man to have the pension of his late life partner.
Gordon Brown says that immigration is good for the UK and won’t be placing an annual cap on it.
Greece and Macedonian have a light set of issues two days before Macedonian is set to be voted on as a new member of NATO. A poster with a defaced Greek flag being the centerpiece, which Greece is pissed about and Macedonian is distancing itself from, though not dealing with under the guise of free speech.
General
A UK study suggests that common Anti-psychotic drugs given to Alzheimer’s patients could make the condition worse.
Scientists are finding out how to regenerate damaged teeth rather than having to drill and fill them. This is a pretty bold advance. Especially if it can be done cheaply in time. Still not close to full tooth regeneration, but filling gaps and holes in this manner is a strong step towards such a lofty goal.
The Blogs look at the potential of a Mugabe-free Zimbabwe, what Nancy Pelosi really thinks about superdelegates and the lingering primary.
Today’s Papers has the release of a notorious 2003 Justice Department memo that argued that military interrogators didn’t have to follow the law because they were defending the country, the federal government saying it will waive a variety of environmental regulations to ease construction of a fence between the United States and Mexico, Senate leaders vowing to bring bipartisan legislation to help homeowners at risk of foreclosure and more in the one page news.
Amusements
A cafe won’t let your son dine in it. Do you: A) Boycott the place? B) Speak with the manager? Or C) Slap the manager, punch another employee, throw a chair and hurl a pitcher of water at a LCD monitor?
If you’re trying to hide your drugs from the cops, don’t put them in a doughnut box
Calling cops to complain about neighbor’s cat not the best move when you have 84 pot plants in your house
Parents pull their delicate snowflakes from swimming lessons because another (separate) pool on the facilities is sometimes hired privately by a naturist group
Problem: thieves are stealing flowers from graves, Solution: install a surveillance camera, New Problem: thieves steal surveillance camera
Man discovers that “pretty” hooker is a “strong” male, pays him to leave. Also discovers his cell phone’s missing. Goes to cops to lay charges. Then it gets weird
Interviews with billionaire publishers are generally pretty dull – until one starts talking about his fondness for whores, his crack addiction, and then confesses to killing a man
After a traffic stop, police officers call registered owner of a car for verification. Owner promptly calls back and tries to buy crack
One professor’s rule: If a single student texts during class, class is over and prof walks out
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop theme: Make your own variation of a crossingsign
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop these arrowheads
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop this drum machine