News – T-Day News
Middle East
Many Iraqis are returning home after fleeing the previous height of violence. This is good, though one hopes they will find their effects as they left them.
Invitations are out for the latest US bid at Middle East peace. I have many doubts, but hope that there will be a positive outcome. Negotiators will have their work cut out for them.
Africa
The outcome of election primaries in Kenya are sullied by chaos caused by supporters of various political parties.
Europe
Saboteurs do damage to France’s rail system, adding to the troubles already spawned by their transport strike.
America
The US Supreme Court is taking on a serious case, looking to interpret the second amendment. This should provide an interesting show, all said.
The FBI says that hate crimes are on the rise. Mostly racial, though a good chunk were due to religion.
From the war on Christmas to the war on Thanksgiving. Meh. Ren says to give thanks or distribute gifts how you want, be it spiritually or secularly.
General
The brains of those who have migraines are different from others. Though it isn’t yet know if this is a cause or a symptom of said migraines.
Could demand for web services outstrip supply by 2010? Hopefully not. It would behoove, I think, for those who make a living off the web to donate to the upgrading of the infrastructure. A little here, a little there.
Performance enhancement drugs and how they effect the body and how to clean a murder weapon.
The Blogs look at the UN admitting an overestimation of the number living with AIDS, the latest polls coming out of Iowa and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ claim to the word Californication.
Today’s Papers has Mike Huckabee showing a strong standing on the Republican side of things, the increasing suspicions that Afghan security forces and bodyguards are to blame for many of the deaths after a Nov. 6 blast that killed more than 80 people, the Pakistani government’s announcement that it has released more than 3,000 political prisoners and more in the one page news.
Amusements
If you’re committing road rage and give the other driver the finger, make sure it’s not with the hand that has the identifiable tattoo on the back
Gonzales speaks at University of Florida, gets lambasted by students, leaves $40K richer
Biggest, most expensive, most secure embassy in the world may already be obsolete
If you are going to drive around with 39 pounds of cocaine in your minivan you should probably get some license plates
Silly: Drive to police station with suspended license to acquire door-to-door sales permit. Stupid: With beer in the car. Dumbass: After getting smoked up and reeking of pot
California Drivers to get free turkey for passing DUI checkpoints sober. Nick Nolte, Lindsey Lohan, Britney Spears need not apply
81-year-old woman charged with punching police officer. Photo is not someone you’d want to meet in a back alley
Bill O’Reilly: Toby Keith and I are the only celebrities who’ve been in Afghanistan this year. USO: No, we’ve sent 7 tours over there this year, including Al Franken, you douchebag
Bottle collectors in Oregon forced into shady underground of glass collection after state labels their actvities illegal
Mom jailed for allowing her daughter to miss 90 days of school in 20 weeks. Her excuses? Cat hair on trousers, bad hair days and, of course, “It’s Monday.”
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