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| Why is PETA happy with Bush? Archaeological find? Diabetes and Carbohydrates? Pentagon Global Doom Conspiracy? President coming to the US? Sex offenses in the military? Darwin's boat? Phone numbers? 2 fires in China and a roof collapse in Russia? Roman Catholic Church report on priest abuse? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iran recently held elections, but with only a 52% voter turnout. Bush and Kerry are 16th cousins, twice removed, or so says one Hawaiian with proof There's a rebellion going on in Haiti, with the people wanting President Aristide out. 50 US marines landed in Port-of-Prince to protect the embassy and UN workers, but not to intervene in the rebellion. Cap Haitien has also already fallen to the rebels. The Prime Minister's name is Neptune. France also supports Aristide's ousting, as does Powell. Uganda killed over 200 civilains at internal displacement camps The Hague is in session trying Israel for putting up a Barrier, a 110-mile wall to keep out "terrorists" (Palestinians). There was an earthquake in Morocco, 6.5 on the Richter scale, which killed over 300 people. Monaco's Prince Rainier was hospitalized because of heart problems. 40% of the Labour Party has said that they want Prime Minister Tony Blair out, and yet he said that he would run under them next election. If executions were broadcast on TV, most people said they would want to see Osama bin Laden first, and the Saddam Hussein. The American Psychological Association (APA) has suggested a ban on television shows aimed at children under 9 years old. Rod Paige, the Education Secretary, called the NEA (the National Education Association) a terrorist organization. He later apologized for the "Incorrct choice of words," but reaffirmed his criticism The Army scrapped an almost $7 billion Comanche helicopter program. It was getting much to expensive (Comanches would cost about 8.7 milliion each, just to recover costs) and it wasted 20 years' worth of research. The Pentagon says not all of the money or research will go to waste, as it will be added to technologies for future helicopter programs. The British MI5 is increasing its spending by 50% to recruit 1000 new agents "from ethnic minorities with the language skills to infiltrate radical Islamic groups in Britain" the budget will now be $2.5 billion Al Greenspan has said that we need to cut back on social security benefits. This is inflaming the baby boomers, but there just isn't enough money. (because we spent it all) Montenegran President Trichowsky (not Tchaikowsky) was killed in an airplane crash in Bosnia Serbian President Milosevich has been on trial for crimes against humanity at the Hague for 300 days. The judge trying him stepped down due to medical issues, and so 300 days' worth of research has been lost. President Bush is urging Congress to amend the Constitution as defining marriage as between a man and a woman. This limits state rights, and pushes buttons on libertarians. People can no longer sue the gun industry, furthering the "guns don't kill, people do" movement. The Supreme court said that states can't give money to Theology students. The KKK has adopted a highway in Missouri. They've done this before, and it's been taken away. Barbie dumped Ken and is now single. The couple will remain friends. Putin has dismissed the Prime Minister and the entire Cabinet just 2 weeks ahead of the next presidential election. North Korea is talking with China about its nuclear program. Over 1700 gays and lesbians have gotten married in San Francisco, California, but a Supreme Court decision is pending. Arnold Schwarzeneggar wants a cigar court in his gubernatorial palace, where he could smoke. Pakistan and India are having peace talks about Kashmir and Nukes Only one person can remember seeing Bush in Vietnam--he could have dropped out early, not being as good a citizen as he should. Goldfish crackers will be flat now!!! It's because they have to print the number of their trans-fatty acids. Comcast wanted to buy Disney, but the CEO would have had to leave. Disney rejected, saying that the price was too low. A new galaxy was discovered that is now the farthest away in the universe. An international group of doctors is pushing for aggressive treatment to prevent half a million deaths worldwide from a common bloodstream infection. Bush plans to put a ban on "dumb" land mines, ones that don't have a self-destruct mechanism. "Smart" mines will still be in use after 2010. The FDA has approved a new Cancer drug, called Avastin, which battles cancers by blocking their blood supply. -- An Avian Flu vaccine has been developed in Australia and seems to be working well in preventing the transfer to humans. Sister Nirmala, Mother Teresa's successor, was robbed Saturday by highway bandits during a tour of rural areas in eastern India. Filipino conjoined twins in NY got a partial severance operation at 22 months. It was very risky because they are attached at the head and it took 5.5 hours. (Thank you, Ann) --------------------------------------------------Presidential stuff------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Nader announced he will be running on the independent ticket Kerry--DC, Nevada, Wisconsin |
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