COUNTDOWN: Just one week to go before the midterm elections. (Why do we vote on Tuesdays? LA Times)

Speaking of elections, President Bush is running hard for Republican who will have him on the campaign trail. Will it work? NY Times Republicans say they’re already getting out the vote. Wall Street Journal

North Korea is reportedly ready to come back to the nuclear bargaining table and the Six Party Talks. BBC News

The U.S. death toll in Iraq is now 103 in October alone. USA Today The Iraqi PM is lifting checkpoints in Sadr City, a very dangerous section of Baghdad. Associated Press

Alright men… a pill to keep the boys from creating well, more boys - or girls. A male contraceptive pill is in the works. CBS News

Another food recall?!? This time it’s possible salmonella CNN.com

And is it a trick or treat? One reviewer says K-Fed’s new album is, get this… not bad. MSNBC

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Is it Yoda, or Fido?

Here’s a short photo
essay on why dogs
hate Halloween.

Watch here.




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Monday October 30, 2006

Airstrike! Pakistan’s military fired missiles into a religious school it says was a terror training camp. BBC News. Locals vow protests. MSNBC

A market blast in Baghdad kills at least 31 people. UK Guardian

9 people survived a plane crash in Nigeria. Officials say the pilot was told not to fly…. But he took off anyway. Associated Press

Firefighters are making progress against that blaze in California. Officials call it arson, and murder. Four firefighters were killed. SF Chronicle

Cutting the FAT. KFC is banning trans-fats in its foods. USA Today

It’s getting Hot in Here. Al Gore’s got a new job convincing Brits global warming is for real. Associated Press

Think your city is dangerous? New York, Boston or LA… nope, try St. Louis. LA Times

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Bush signs bill to build 700-miles of new fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. Not only is there opposition on many fronts, but where’s the money for it? Los Angeles Times Maybe he’ll use “the Google” on the “Internets” to find it. CNN (video)

If it can save lives, dunking terror suspects in water is a “no-brainer” for Cheney. Washington Post

Four dead in California wildfires. Arson is the cause and the fire chief is calling it “murder.” AP/MSNBC

When Australian’s top Muslim cleric was asked if he would resign after blaming women in scantily-clad clothing for rape, he said, “Free the world from the White House first.” Sydney Morning Herald

Starbucks and the Ethiopian government at odds over the names of coffee beans. BBC

If you’re already finished with football, the NBA regular season starts Tuesday. Here’s a preview of every team from ESPN.

Don’t forget: You get an extra hour to sleep off your Saturday night this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends. Set your clocks BACK an hour.

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This device is called the
Nutty Buddy. It’s supposed
to “Protect the Family Jewels.”
The demonstration video is
painfully wrong on many levels.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES DELAYED THIS POST.

Bush “not satisfied” with Iraq, but says, “we’re winning.” New York Times What about those “benchmarks” he was talking about? Washington Post

Shia, Sunni, al-Qaeda, insurgents, militia. Who is the “enemy” in Iraq? CNN (video)

New Jersey Supreme Court rules that same-sex couples are allowed the same rights as heterosexual married couples, but leaves open whether they can be married.” (Newark) Star-Ledger Is it Separate-but-Equal? Time

Sony says sorry. When a Mea Culpa helps, and when it’s hollow. Economist

Game 4 is rained out. Will it help the Cards? Fox Sports

See “Borat.” Even the Kazakhs like it. Well, this one does. (London) Times

What Do You Think? Now for the world’s biggest story: Madonna talked to Oprah. She believes the adoption controversy comes from the press “manipulating this information” out of the baby’s biological father. She also says the father is being “terrorized by the media.” So, is it the media’s fault? (We find it interesting Madonna has made a career out of manipulating the media.) Should she even be in Africa adopting a baby? What do you make of celebrities adopting Third World babies? Let us know at Joe.

Have you ever seen a cute girl eat a bug? You’ll never guess why she did it…. Watch here to find out why.

More U.S. troops may be needed for Iraq. And they may not be able to stand-down for another 12-18 months. Washington Post

House Speaker Hastert testified in the Foley probe. He said the committee should “move quickly” to get to the bottom of who knew what when. It’s not known if the report will be released before the election. AP/CNN

What’s your ecological footprint? The U.S. and the U.K. have two of the highest per-person footprints in the world. Here are the illustrated facts by country. BBC

Remember last month’s rant at the U.N. by Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez? It may have backfired. New York Times

Tired being locked into an iPod-iTunes universe? As the world most popular mp3 player turns five years-old, it’s code has been cracked. Fortune

Smells like money: Kurt Cobain is the top-earning dead celebrity. Over half of the top 13 (why did they cut it down to 13?) are musicians. Forbes

Gibbs and Parcells: What happened to these legendary coaches? And are they on their way out? Sports Illustrated


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They say people only watch
Hockey for the fights & NASCAR
races for the crashes. Well,
ESPN has done us a service….
They’ve pulled the top 10
unsportsmanlike moments.
Watch here.

Mark your calendar and know your issues: Midterm elections are two weeks from today!

Bush won’t stay the course with “Stay the Course.” Washington Post Five things the U.S. should do before getting out of Iraq. Time

Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) says CNN shouldn’t be embedded with the military because of the insurgent video the network showed. San Diego Union Tribune

Skilling gets 24 years for Enron collapse. CNN Money Two accused in the scheme to sell Coca-Cola secrets to Pepsi plead guilty. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A couple of weeks ago, we linked to an article that said a study showed we were just beginning to use more of our environment than we’re replacing. Now, the WWF - no, not the wrestlers - say we’ve been living beyond the Earth’s means for 20 years. (London) Times.

Long talking may lead to a low count: A study links men who talk on their mobile phones for long periods of time with low fertility. Guardian

Better know a talk show host. Politicians get nailed by Colbert. Los Angeles Times
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Most day’s being a stick figure
is easy. They run through flipbooks,
or turn up on grade school art projects.

Today is not a good day to be a
stick figure. Watch

Rethinking Iraq? Over the weekend, the New York Times reported that the Bush administration is going to present benchmarks to the Iraqi government to stop the violence and hand over power. Meanwhile, is the U.S. military talking to insurgents about amnesty? (London) Times

Must-see story on the genocide in Darfur: What the Sudanese government doesn’t want to get out. And find out about the “complicated” relationship between the U.S. and Sudan. 60 Minutes U.N. Envoy in Sudan is told to leave. BBC

Everyone seemed to be talking about Sen. Barak Obama last week (though his book tour was part of it). Time magazine put him on its cover and Oprah said she wants him to run for president. He said he is considering it. Washington Post He made the comments on Sunday’s Meet the Press (video).

In fantasy football, remember the real teams, not your fake ones. New York Times

Ford “fit” to play in “Indiana 4” movie. AP/Los Angeles Times
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

President Bush met with military leaders this weekend to talk about Iraq. Do you think a new plan is being created, and will we see a change in strategy?

Tell us what you think at The Joe.
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Have you ever wondered
what it would feel like to fly?
A group of crazy guys found out….

Watch here.

U.S general says plan to secure Baghdad is “failing.” BBC Bush likely to change the course in Iraq. Washington Post It’s not just the U.S. The Brits and Aussies are changing their position too. (Melbourne) Age

You’d think “Dear Leader” is a rapper. The guy Bill Maher calls “Li’l Kim” is getting hurt by sanctions where it hurts: No more Hennessy. No more Mercedes. Bloomberg Now Kim says he’s sorry MSNBC

Is it really a democracy? Another move by Russia to crack down on free speech Telegraph

“This is an Ultimatum.” Iran’s president is at it again, threatening Israel & its allies. NY Times

Thanks to a new device, the Klingons won’t be the only ones with cloaking devices. Telegraph

After mocking Kazakhstan, Borat gets invited “home.” BBC

The Cardinals beat the Mets last night in a nail-biter. St. Louis Post Dispatch
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

It’s finally been decided: The Fall Classic begins on Saturday with the Cardinals and Tigers.

Who’s going to win? How many games will it take? If you don’t support either St. Louis or Detroit, do you care? Let us know at Joe.
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Got skills behind the wheel?
Think you drive well?

Check this guy out…
he’s driving vertical.
Watch here.

Bush agrees escalating violence in Iraq could be the equivalent of the Tet Offensive. ABC Eleven U.S. troops killed in 30 hours. Los Angeles Times Blair: UK troops could leave in 10-16 months. Guardian Poll shows dropping support. MSNBC

Gruesome allegations of rape and murder of Iraqi girl by U.S. troops. CNN

Space Balls: Bush authorizes tough policy on U.S. interests in outer space. “Adversaries” looking to the stars had better watch out. BBC

There may be a virus on new iPods. Apple points the finger at Microsoft. (Melbourne) Age

It goes to game seven for the Mets and Cardinals. ESPN

Actually going to the stadium for Sunday’s football game? You’ll be seeing more security after a threat of dirty bomb explosions turned up on the internet. Miami Herald

It is getting UGLY in the McCartney-Mills divorce case. Daily Mail
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A BBC survey found that 29% support torturing prisoners in some circumstances. Of the 27,000 people polled in 25 countries for the survey, 59% said torture was unacceptable under any circumstances. So, what do you think? Is there ever a case where torture can be used, or is it never permissible. Let us know at Joe.
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Borat’s movie is coming
out November 3rd. But,
who is this reporter from
Kazakhstan.

Here’s an interview.
Watch it here.

Iraqi President is keen on the idea of Syria and Iran helping in Iraq. If it happens, he said the plan could “be the beginning of the end of terrorism.” BBC

U.S. says North Korea could be planning a second nuclear test. CNN

Bush signs law on protocols to interrogate and prosecute terrorist suspects. Washington Post

Another 20 years in Afghanistan? Sky

This shepherd claims he took part in killing black Africans and destroying their villages in Darfur. (London) Times

Lawyer: Mark Foley to announce the name of the priest who abused him. Miami Herald

Don’t worry about the Foley scandal… Karl Rove tells a conservative paper the GOP will keep congress. Washington Times

Oh Wesley… you didn’t file your taxes? LA Times Details The Smoking Gun
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Forbes is calling us a Grumpy lot. The magazine says the average American is making more money than generations before. But, it also says the average American thinks they’re not doing as well as their parents and grandparents.

It’s a great article with really cool stats. Read it and tell us, are we doing better or worse than previous generations?
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How do you discover this “talent?”
It makes us think he got hit over
the head with a tennis racket a lot
as a kid, and the “skill” came out
of necessity.

Bush-backed panel says U.S. shouldn’t stay the course in Iraq. One idea on the table is to ask for help from Syria and Iran. Los Angeles Times

Secretary Rice heads to Asia to talk to countries about the U.N. Resolution on North Korea’s nuclear test. Washington Post Newly appointed U.N. Secretary General talks about how he’s going to deal with the North Koreans. Times of London

After a lot of money spent on “checkbook diplomacy,” Venezuelan’s outspoken president Hugo Chavez bid for a seat on the U.N. Security Council seems lost. Guardian

Former FDA chief will plead guilty to not disclosing the fact that he owned stock in companies that were regulated by the agency he ran. AP/USA Today

Wal-Mart set to move big into China. New York Times

From the WTF? file.. Heidi Fleiss on Mike Tyson: “He is a genius and he can be very stupid like most people.” Vegasblog/Los Angeles Times
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

By the time you read this issue of the Joe, America will be a nation of 300 Million people. But that’s not all because of births. Immigration is playing a huge role in these huge numbers. The Census Bureau did the calculations. (The Baltimore Sun breaks down the numbers.)

So, what do you think… Are we becoming too crowded? Or, is it More-the-Merrier? Tell Us at the Joe.
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According to something called
the Bravo Evolution Report,
the future doesn’t look good
for humans. Or rather, humans
won’t look good in the future.
Check out our evolution.

Hawaii’s big island shook violently Sunday after two earthquakes just off the coast. Honolulu Star Bulletin, More Hawaii Tribune Herald

Kim’s got The Bomb. Now what? Time

Eighty-six dead in Iraq over the weekend. And a group said it has started an Islamic state in six provinces there. AP/U.S. News & World Report

Want to get closer to the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict? Want to find out more about “targeted killings,” Israeli spies, and West Bank checkpoints? You can do it on your next vacation. Reuters/Sydney Morning Herald

U.S. Marine lawyers defending detainees at Gitmo are told to keep quiet about alleged military abuse or face jail. Los Angeles Times

As if they don’t have enough problems, ten-foot “weeds” are hampering Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Reuters/MSNBC

You’ve seen the T-Shirts all over the place, but now CBGB’s is closed. What was the real story with the place? NY Times
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

A new study by the Census Bureau shows that the majority of households in the U.S. are now occupied by unmarried people. The percentage of married households is now 49.7%. Five years ago, married households made up 52% of the country.

So tell Joe, why are people waiting so long to get married? Do you know a couple who lives together, but are waiting to tie the knot?
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Hey Guys… got a bike?
Want to impress your
lady with ride?

Don’t do this!

Watch here.

A United Nations draft resolution is calling for Non-military sanctions against North Korea after its alleged nuclear weapons test. Washington Post Meanwhile, the US is stepping up its propaganda war, releasing an eerie satellite photo of the Koreas. Daily Mail.

One guy under arrest in Britain admits he was planning to attack the UK and the US with a dirty bomb. BBC

Now speaking of the UK, its army chief says the country’s troops should leave Iraq. Daily Mail And its foreign secretary doesn’t have kinds words for Gitmo either. Telegraph

President Bush is standing by his man, or the Speaker at least. He made an appearance with Speaker of the House Hastert, despite controversy over the Foley scandal. Chicago Tribune
Foley’s former chief of staff testifies. AP/Miami Herald

The last, unfinished, article by the Russian journalist killed this week has been published. The Independent

One town in Idaho, yes, Idaho… is recommending residents pack heat. New York Times

What Do You Think? The UN is another step closer to a resolution after North Korea’s claim of a nuclear test. But there have been deals before with the country, and its leader Kim Jong-il has pressed on with a nuclear program. What’s a world to do? Will another UN resolution work? Is military action necessary? Is it possible? Let us know at Joe.

Winter’s here! Snow pounded the Great Lakes and western New York this week. If this reporter goes out to report in the snow again, she will certainly watch her back.

A higher toll than we thought? A report says 655,000 Iraqis have been killed since the start of the war - BBC Bush says it isn’t credible - Guardian Army Chief of Staff: US troops to stay in Iraq until 2010 AP/MSNBC

New York Yankee Cory Lidle and one other person was killed when his plane crashed into a Manhattan apartment building. Here’s the latest - CNN Who was Cory Lidle? - Sports Illustrated

It’s no Foley e-mail scandal, but a Democrat is having ethics problems of his own AP/MSNBC

“Azzam the American” a SoCal native and Islam convert, was charged with treason. He’s the first American to be charged with that crime since WWII Los Angeles Times

That new flatscreen LCD you just bought might be obsolete by next year (Melbourne) Age

Break-Up? (We’re not talking about Jen and Vince) BBC

This is a real celebrity nugget, for all those who ask for it: There is once again balance in Taradise Reuters/MSNBC
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Mel Gibson is telling the story of his DUI, and the anti-Semitic rant that followed. Part one of the interview aired today on Good Morning America. In it, Gibson says it was the booze talking… "And I'm not that. That's not who I am, you know."

So, what do you think? Is Gibson innocent, or was he just liquored-up enough to say what he believed deep down? Tell us.
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Stephen Colbert was cooking
with Jane Fonda and Gloria
Steinem on his show Tuesday
night. Kisses were exchanged
and there was an “ice cream
three-way.”

Was the North Korean nuke test successful? There are doubts - CNN China could support sanctions - Washington Post It took less than two days for the finger-pointing to begin - New York Times

Meanwhile, over in Iran.. BBC

Lately, Israel and Syria have been talking very nicely to each other BBC

Does Google + YouTube = Another dot-com boom? New York Times

We told you about that Russian journalist who was killed, here’s an article on why her death matters. Slate

Patch your Windows! AP/MSNBC

The diamond industry is worried that Leo’s upcoming film will convince you not to buy your lady some bling this Christmas or Valentine’s Day Los Angeles Times

Safe! Torre says he’s going to stay with the Yankees AP/New York Post
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

We want to know what you think of Google’s purchase of YouTube. Does it signal the start of a new boom, or a new bust? Are you willing to invest in new tech stocks? And, would you quit your traditional job if the right web job came along?
Lets us know at Joe.
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Ever think your
dog is smarter than
you … or dream he’s
talking to you?

Maybe he is…
Watch this!

North Korean nuke test claim: Was it a dud? AP Reaction from world leaders - Telegraph Other countries in the region may be against the test, but have trouble agreeing on many other things -(Seoul) JoongAng Who is North Korea’s “Dear Leader”? The Australian - Other than the nuke test, what else is going on in North Korea - Times of London

Witnesses will appear in front of a House committee investigating the Foley scandal. Questions may focus less on the Foley communications and more on “who knew what when” Los Angeles Times

Northern Irish Catholic and Protestant leaders sit down for talks BBC

Fidel Castro “isn’t dying,” he’s just recovering - according to his brother. CBS News

Google agrees to buy YouTube for $1.65 Billion CNET

Steinbrenner hasn’t made up his mind about Joe Torre.. But Mike Lupica has New York Daily News
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

It appears that North Korea had an underground nuclear test on Monday. What do you think about all this? Will it lead to an arms race in the region? Will the US pursue military action? Does have the ability to do it? Can a peaceful resolution be found? Tell us.
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This guy seems awful
happy doing yard work.

Watch here to find out why.

“A Great Leap Forward.” That’s what North Korea is calling the nuclear test it says was carried out overnight. NY Times Background info - AP/MSNBC

As the Foley scandal continues and the election draws nearer, is the Republican Revolution over? Time A GOP lawmaker says he knew about inappropriate messages by Foley in 2000 Washington Post

Another day, another food recall… this time lettuce. It’s a tough time in the salad industry. San Jose Mercury News

NATO commander warns Afghanistan is at the “tipping point” Sky

A Russian journalist who was critical of President Putin and about to file a story about torture in Chechnya was killed over the weekend. The Kremlin was noticeably quiet about her death Guardian

It happens today. We’re maxed out. Humans begin taking more than the Earth can replenish Independent
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

There is a lot of debate about this blog posted in an English newspaper by British MP and former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. In it, he discusses talking to Muslim women who wear veils conceiling their faces and that “the conversation would be of greater value if the lady took the covering from her face.” Does he have a point? Would conversation be better if you could see the face of the person you’re talking to? Or is he being insensitive to another culture? Let us know at Joe.
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Does this look familiar?
A guy toiling away at
his desk… we know
you can relate.

But this guy’s got a
funny take on his
chairborne existence.

Click here to watch.

As many as 16,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes this morning as a chemical fire rages in North Carolina. CNN

As we all know, it’s not just the scandal, but who knew about it, what did they know and when did they know it. The House ethics committee investigation into the Mark Foley scandal will include several other House members and staffers Washington Post

Don’t do it: The Russians are talking to the North Koreans to persuade them not to testing their nuke BBC

NATO commanders say Pakistan is helping the Taliban Telegraph

Sudan to UN: Peacekeepers in Darfur will be a “hostile act” Mail & Guardian The UN calls that statement “offensive” BBC

As if there aren’t enough places to buy a four dollar cup of joe.. Seattle Times

Stopping the “Idiocracy” Los Angeles Times (Opinion)
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

As you see in the link above, there are going to be lot more Starbucks locations across the planet. Taking a shot at their prices is a national pastime, but everyone goes there (we at Joe have gotten our joe there numerous times). Are the complaints about its prices just something to do? Do we really like candied-coffees that much? Talk about joe at Joe.
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We don’t know what’s
in this bottle… but that
cat wants it.

See how this feline got
in and out of the jar!

The Foley scandal is THE story in Washington with implications in November’s election. Need to know more? Find links to articles, blogs, timelines and videos Time

After North Korea said it’s going to test a nuclear bomb, a US negotiator says it can have a nuclear weapon or a future, but “it cannot have them both” BBC Diplomatic efforts continue (Melbourne) Age

Peace at hand? Blair says “the IRA’s campaign is over” Independent Meanwhile, in the Middle East... Washington Post

Iran has an odd idea for nuclear verification BBC

Bush signs bill to put up fence across US-Mexico border Reuters/MSNBC

Former HP Chairwoman indicted along with four others in the corporate spying scandal San Francisco Gate

The world’s biggest soccer player - umm, soccer brand - denies he will retire in two years Telegraph
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

A UK paper asks if the US can be “weaned off its love affair with guns?” First, is there really a love affair with guns? If so, why? With three school shootings in a week, will there be new gun-control legislation as there was after the Columbine massacre? Or will the gun lobby be able to fight it? And why are there so many more gun killing in the US as compared with Canada, where guns are also easily accessible? Let us know at Joe.
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Fellas, this video
may have you thinking
twice before hitting on
that girl at the beach.

Watch what happens
to this Casanova

ABC News has obtained IMs that cast doubts on former Rep. Mark Foley’s claims he didn’t buy alcohol for minors . And why this scandal could end the Republicans’ rule in Congress.. Or the Democrats all together MSNBC

The Amish teacher who escaped this week’s shooting tells her story. Lancaster Online

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il is at it again. The country test-fired several missiles in July. Tuesday it warned it would test a nuclear bomb Time

People were celebrating the Dow Jones’ record high on Tuesday. Breakin’ it down: MSNBC

Secretary Rice’s Middle East tour Economist

We worried (for nothing) over Y2K. Now we can worry (for nothing?) over Y2038 (Melbourne) Age

Toyota’s on a roll. They’re outselling the US carmakers Bloomberg
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

This Foley email scandal has legs as they say in the news business. It means the story is still moving forward. And, boy is it moving… more messages are being released, and now the Speaker of the House is fighting to save his job over whether he tried to cover the scandal up.

Tell us what you think… how many members of congress should lose their jobs over the scandal? Will it affect your vote?
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There’s a reason why
firecrackers are banned
in many states: Your
buddies can get a hold
of them.

Four female students dead after a shooting at an Amish school. The assailant appeared to target the girls. Philadelphia Inquirer (Full coverage)

The Rep. Mark Foley E-mail scandal could have a wider effect in Congress Washington Post - Some Republicans & one conservative newspaper is calling on Speaker of the House Denis Hastert to resign The Washington Times

Dispute over whether former CIA chief Tenet warned then-National Security Advisor Rice about an al-Qaeda threat before 9/11 New York Times

South Korean foreign minister on track to become next UN Secretary-General BBC

If you’re an online gambler in the US, it may be time to fold Los Angeles Times

But, don’t worry, with gas prices (SF Chronicle) dropping faster than your chip count, you can take a road trip to Vegas or Atlantic City!

First cars can talk, now phones can scream BBC (video)
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Tennessee Titan Albert Haynesworth was suspended for five games for stomping on the head of Dallas Cowboy Andre Gurode and kicking him. It’s the longest suspension in NFL history for on-field behavior (AP/Sports Illustrated). Too much? Or too little? Let us know at Joe. To be honest, we don't know ourselves. We haven’t seen the incident. If anyone knows a link to the video, send it to us and we’ll post it on Wednesday.
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Who do you think
will win this match up?

It’s not Holyfield-Tyson,
rather Bear v. Cougar

Watch here to see
what happens.

Bob Woodward’s new book “State of Denial” says the Bush Administration has not been honest with the public about Iraq. We’re guessing he won’t be given the unprecedented access to Administration officials he had been given in the past. 60 Minutes/Yahoo (video)

A new biography about former Secretary of State Colin Powell says he was fired - or asked to resign. Is there a difference? Washington Post Magazine

And then there’s the e-mail scandal. Other than Rep. Mark Foley, who doesn’t realize that e-mails and IMs live forever? People aren’t just asking about the emails, but who else in Congress knew about them - CNN Some of the alleged messages are very explicit - ABC Foley says he’s headed to rehab - ABC News

Pakistan responds to Indian allegations that its intelligence service was behind the Mumbai train bombings Independent

Baseball’s Clemens and Pettitte deny allegations in an affidavit that they used performance enhancing drugs Los Angeles Times

Get all the football scores here … Nice job Chicago, the Bears are 4-0! ESPN
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Are you addicted to your BlackBerry? Waking up in the middle of the night to check it? Is it disrupting your life? As with anything, you may be able to sue. Companies are being warned that they could be sued by their employees because of their “CrackBerry” addiction. Yes, addiction. Are employers responsible for this problem or do people need to take responsibility for their own actions? Let us know. Then put down your BlackBerry.
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Ever wonder what would
happen if you shot an egg
with a gun? What about
a banana?

Watch this, and wonder no
more. All Joe can say is,
“This guy’s got some aim!”