Feedback to SteveAugust 06
President Bush has decided to send a small number of American. troops into Liberia, where they could arrive as early as today as part of an international peacekeeping force /What, they've discovered oil in Liberia?
Episcopalian Church leaders in the United States have voted to accept the election of the American Anglican Church's first openly gay bishop. / There was an anxious moment amongst church members when they were disconcerted about the new bishop’s announcement, "I'd like to celebrate with a few hymns."
The American Treasury Department rejected a request from senators yesterday and refused to release a classified list of Saudi individuals or organizations suspected of financing terrorist groups. / Of course there's no way there'd be any people appearing on that list would also appear on a list of President Bush's Saudi business partners, is there?
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt has formally announced his bid for California governor. / Is this a good campaign slogan-I'm good at getting you jerked around
Kobe Bryant made a scheduled court appearance today to acknowledge a sexual assault charge. / Bryant has already confessed to adultery, nevertheless his lawyers are hoping for a Simpson-type jury-where the outside world knows of the guilt but the jurors don't.
Vitamin C may help prevent the damage caused by second-hand tobacco smoke, offering a way for people to protect themselves from smokers in their lives, American researchers said yesterday. / Who knew smokers were right, for years my smoking friends whenever I'd complain about them lighting up, they'd tell me, "go suck a lemon."
Norwegian kittens are in mortal danger from pet snakes for which a rat just doesn't seem filling enough. / Damn it! I knew it; snakes are more likely to wind up with the pussy rather than me.
A South Korean businessman incensed at nearly being hit by a taxi has ended up in the hands of Philippine police after he vented his anger by exposing himself. / To their credit it seems the Korean police aren't sexist, I would have thought they'd only make sure for something like that a woman was busted.
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles will be living under one roof. / Given the lady's physical appearance I'm not sure what's more appropriate a doghouse or a stable.
It was five years ago today former White House intern Monica Lewinsky spent 8 1/2 hours testifying before a grand jury about her relationship with President Clinton. / I suggest you students remember this tidbit, you're never sure it won't appear on your oral exams.