NEWS That Caught Your Attention!

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I like the news from all over the World. From the new airbus to your kitten getting stuck in the backyard drain. I also like a bit of satire straight after the news.

If you find the NEWS or SATIRE distressing please exit NOW!

[Cotties]

This was my first ever thread after being here about 4 months. I want to say thank you all for taking part in a thread that at the time I thought was going to make trouble but really wanted to see something like that here. Sometimes we butt heads over what day of the week it is but the news thread went 1701 posts without an argument. Lets hope this one goes just as well and i'm sure it will.

[Cotties]

Turns out the world was a far more dangerous place for kids 30 years ago, but don't let that stop your obsession with covering every hard object in bubble wrap and escorting your kids if they have to travel further than 10 feet,

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,7-2275465,00.html

[Annie]

Runaway circus kangaroo on the loose in Ireland

DUBLIN (Reuters) - A kangaroo is roaming the green hills of Ireland after escaping a circus near the picturesque port of Kinsale.

"This kangaroo broke loose just before the show while they were bringing him from the cages to the arena. He decided to take a walk," said local farmer John Walsh on whose land the 2-year-old male, named Sydney, made his break for freedom.

Circus staff launched a fruitless four-hour search following the escape Sunday.

There had since been one unconfirmed sighting of the animal, renamed "Hoppy" by locals and described as two and a half to three feet tall and dark in color.

"He would be happy out there and he'll have plenty of grass, plenty of water and plenty of sunshine," Walsh told Reuters on Wednesday as Ireland basked in near record temperatures more typical of Sydney's native Australia than Ireland's temperate maritime climate.

[Wet Beaver]

'JACKASS' SUED BY A REAL JACK ASS
Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2006


A Montana man has sued media giant Viacom, saying the MTV show "Jackass" plagiarized his name, infringed on the trademark and copyright o his name and defamed his good character.

The plaintiff's name is Jack Ass. That's right, that is now his legal name. He changed his name from Bob Craft to Jack Ass in 1997, he says, in order to raise awareness about the dangers of drunken driving.

"Jackass," which premiered on MTV in 2000, features a group of guys performing ludicrous and sometimes dangerous stunts. It was made into a movie in 2002.

In the suit against Viacom, which owns MTV, Jack Ass claims the conglomerate "is liable for injury to my reputation that I have built and defamation of my character which I have worked so hard to create."

This Jack Ass, not to be confused with the TV version, says he changed his name after his brother and a friend were killed in a single-vehicle car accident several years ago. He now works to promote responsible choices and designated-driver programs.

He claims that "Jackass" committed "trademark and copyright infringement on my legal name" and on a cartoon character, called Andi Ass, that he created to help spread his message.

He's seeking at least $10 million in damages.


Source: CNN

[Penny]

Anti porn mayor caught porn surfing


CLEARFIELD, UT – Dan Phelps, former Mayor of Clearfield, UT, has some strong feelings about pornography.

“It’s terrible, it’s a plague, it’s worse than a drug habit, worse than an alcohol habit,” Phelps told The Standard Examiner, an Ogden-based newspaper. “No one is immune to it.”

Phelps’ words sound no different than those uttered by any number of other politicians or government officials and certainly come as no surprise from a politician in Utah. What might come as a surprise, though, is the context in which he spoke them.

Phelps resigned as Mayor Clearfield in February, only a matter of weeks into his tenure as mayor, for what he vaguely described at the time as “personal reasons.” As it turns out, those “personal reasons” boiled down to using a city-owned computer to peruse online porn.

After receiving an anonymous tip regarding the true reason for Phelps’ sudden resignation in February, the Standard Examiner filed a government records request for any documentation from Phelps’ city-issued laptop computer “showing any inappropriate use for the purpose of viewing pornography.”

The city then supplied the newspaper with a disk containing 8,292 files downloaded between January 18th and February 11th of this year, “many of which included images and videos from pornographic websites,” according to the Standard Examiner.

In a recent interview, Phelps told the Standard Examiner that his “indiscretions” took place over a period of approximately two hours, spread across three days. According to Phelps, his surfing sessions broke down to 15 minutes the first day, 20 the next and about 90 minutes the final time he surfed porn from his city laptop.

Phelps claims that the problem started when a pop-up console “appeared” on his city laptop out of the blue. Phelps contends that the pop-up only appeared because the city’s
Internet filters “were down that week.”

“If the filters had been in place, this wouldn’t have happened,” complained Phelps, adding “I’m not justifying what happened.”

According to the Standard Examiner, an analysis conducted by the newspaper’s IT Department found no evidence of a virus, spyware, or other malfunction that would have resulted in files being automatically downloaded to the computer.

The information on the disk supplied by the city shows that the sites Phelps visited included “names with sexual references like ‘sluttyschoolgirls,’ ‘coedscash’ and ‘castingcouch,’” according to the Standard Examiner.

Phelps claims that he brought his inappropriate surfing to the attention of other officials voluntarily, detailing his actions to the city’s Information Systems Manager, the acting City Manager and the City Attorney.

There were more confessions and discussions of the situation over a period of about 10 days before his resignation, according to Phelps, who says he is surprised by how it all worked out, saying that he would think that “someone who came forward and admitted they made a mistake” wouldn’t be punished so severely.

Phelps also said he was unaware of the city’s policy regarding the use of city computers, and said he doesn’t remember signing any kind of form or contract acknowledging a policy about such computer use, and said the city needs to be clearer about its policy on computer use by elected officials.

In addition to resigning as Mayor, Phelps has also resigned as an instructor for the Church of Latter Day Saints where he had been teaching for approximately 10 years. Phelps told the Standard Examiner that, after viewing the porn sites, he knew he couldn’t teach youth about the “evils of pornography” any longer

This stuff makes me laugh :D People that always preach the hardest are usually the ones sitting in the dark holding their pencil :D

[sweetgapeach]

I wondered at the time why she did it , and it seems even stupid her excuse for doing it , if thats the worst it got , that was a walk in the park



Slain preacher's wife fleeced in scam, lawyer says
'They were always living on the edge of their budget,' lawyer says

Wednesday, July 19, 2006; Posted: 2:22 p.m. EDT (18:22 GMT)


Mary Carol Winkler is accused of killing her husband, Matthew, in their home in Selmer, Tennessee
SELMER, Tennessee (AP) -- A woman accused of shooting her preacher husband to death after they argued over money may have been taken in by a remarkably common scam that strained their finances and their marriage.

Mary Winkler, who is charged with murder, had gotten tangled up along with her husband in a swindle known as an advance-fee fraud, or the "Nigerian scam."

Scam victims are told that riches are waiting for them if they send in money to cover the processing expenses, Winkler's lawyers say.

"They were always kind of living on the edge of their budget," defense attorney Steve Farese said, "so I'm sure this would have just wrecked their budget."

No one has said how much money the Winklers may have lost, or what role the financial strain might have played in the slaying of Matthew Winkler, the popular minister at the Fourth Street Church of Christ in this small town 80 miles east of Memphis.

Shot in bed
He was shot in the back with a 12-gauge shotgun as he lay in bed on March 22 and was found dead that evening by church members.

After the shooting, Mary Winkler loaded her three young daughters into the family van and went to the Gulf Coast for what she described as a final beach vacation. She was arrested March 23 in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Investigators said last month that Winkler confessed to shooting her husband after a night of arguing about money. She has pleaded not guilty.

"I had gotten a call from the bank and we were having trouble, mostly my fault, bad bookkeeping. He was upset with me about that," Mary Winkler told police, according to a statement read at her bail hearing.

"He had really been on me lately, criticizing me for things -- the way I walk, what I eat, everything. It was just building up to a point. I was tired of it. I guess I got to a point and snapped."

Advance-fee scams became associated with Nigeria in the 1980s when government corruption and a failing economy left many well-educated, English-speaking Nigerians unemployed. "But we see it from all over the world," said John Kane, research manager for the National White Collar Crime Center.

'Everybody wants to believe'
"If somebody tells you you've won something and they want even a nickel before you actually have the money in your hand, they're crooks. It's as simple as that," said Steve Baker, Midwest regional director of the Federal Trade Commission.

"The trouble with all these sweepstakes things, though, is everybody wants to believe," he said. "You want to believe you've won."

In some versions of the scam, con artists send their victims checks for what they are told are partial winnings. The victims deposit the checks in their accounts, then draw on them to pay the thousands of dollars in "processing fees" that the con artists request.

"Everything is just fine, but then four or five days later, your bank calls and says that check you deposited was bogus," Kane said.

In Mary Winkler's case, she deposited several checks from Canada and Nigeria for a total of $17,500, authorities said.

"All I know is they entered sweepstakes," Farese said. "They got these checks in the mail, and they made calls to activate them."

Mary Winkler is in jail, unable to raise $750,000 bail. Her trial is set for October 30.

[Cotties]

Drunk man falls 30 metres while trying to relieve himself, is still holding his beer when rescued. If you think he might be Australian -- good on ya, mate30 metres is about 99 foot

An Australian man is recovering from a close brush with death after surviving a fall of nearly 30 metres into a ravine in East Vancouver on Tuesday.

The man, who had been drinking, climbed up onto a railing over the ravine near the Commercial Drive SkyTrain station, apparently looking for somewhere to relieve himself.

'He held on to it pretty tight, I'm thinking.'
-Fire department Capt. Rick Matsen"I guess he was really drunk," said one witness. "He tried to grab on to the tree there, to climb down, and he fell all the way to the bottom."

Emergency officials say the man broke at least one bone, but will be OK, as branches slowed his fall.

Vancouver fire department Capt. Rick Matsen says it was obvious the man had been drinking until just moments before his fall.

"Well, it just so happens he had a beer with him when he was brought up," he said.

"Still in his hands?" asked a reporter.

"Still in his hands, yup. He held on to it pretty tight, I'm thinking," said Matsen.

[dartgirl]

I saw on the news this morning where Chicago is going to ban trans fats. One of the councilman said that if they do it the nation will follow.

I'm sorry but why can't I think for myself. If I wanna be a fat pig that's my right as long as I support myself. If you want the government to support you well that's another story.

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I saw on the news this morning where Chicago is going to ban trans fats. One of the councilman said that if they do it the nation will follow.

I'm sorry but why can't I think for myself. If I wanna be a fat pig that's my right as long as I support myself. If you want the government to support you well that's another story.


And on and on goes the political correctness juggernaut -- trampling individual rights in its path!! The liberals want the government to help you to be a better person -- well, what if I don't want to be a better person?

[dartgirl]

And on and on goes the political correctness juggernaut -- trampling individual rights in its path!! The liberals want the government to help you to be a better person -- well, what if I don't want to be a better person?

What happened to thinking for yourself.

In the Spokane, WA city limits by law you have to wear a bicycle helmet. I have not nor will I ever wear one. Why should I get a ticket for doing something that I chose to do. If I fall and hurt myself the only one getting hurt is me. Why do I need someone to look out for my welfare, thats my job.

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Ahhhhh, poor misguided Dartgirl -- don't you know the government knows better what is good for you than you do? Why, if we allowed everybody to make their own decisions, the government would be out of business!!


Don't it just piss you off??

[dartgirl]

Ahhhhh, poor misguided Dartgirl -- don't you know the government knows better what is good for you than you do? Why, if we allowed everybody to make their own decisions, the government would be out of business!!


Don't it just piss you off??

When I was younger I was a liberal voted Democrat every time. The older I get the more consertive leaning I get. The only thing I am very liberal about is abortion rights.

[spare_change]

From liberal to conservative as we get older is the natural order of transition. As the average age of the US increases, we become more and more conservative.

Liberal ideals are based in the idealistic thought that they know what is best for everybody, and we should implement those ideals whether they wanted them or not -- remember how convinced you were during college that you could fix all the problems of the world? You just wanted to use the wealth of the rich to fix them. Sure, you were taking more from one than another, but clearly, the greater good would be served -- why can't those old fogies understand that??

Then, as you got older, you got some of those assets -- worked your ass off for them -- and began to see that the world isn't as black and white as you once thought it was. All of a sudden, the Democrats and liberals wanted to take YOUR wealth to fix the problems.

Funny how your perspective changes.

[dartgirl]

From liberal to conservative as we get older is the natural order of transition. As the average age of the US increases, we become more and more conservative.

Liberal ideals are based in the idealistic thought that they know what is best for everybody, and we should implement those ideals whether they wanted them or not -- remember how convinced you were during college that you could fix all the problems of the world? You just wanted to use the wealth of the rich to fix them. Sure, you were taking more from one than another, but clearly, the greater good would be served -- why can't those old fogies understand that??

Then, as you got older, you got some of those assets -- worked your ass off for them -- and began to see that the world isn't as black and white as you once thought it was. All of a sudden, the Democrats and liberals wanted to take YOUR wealth to fix the problems.

Funny how your perspective changes.

That's about it. I have so many people come into our shop and our tax dollars are paying to fix their cars. Alot of them drive better cars than I do.

Definetly a subject I shouldn't get started ranting about.

[Sandy]

i think liberals need to learn their not god

[Zpanther]

'JACKASS' SUED BY A REAL JACK ASS
Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2006


A Montana man has sued media giant Viacom, saying the MTV show "Jackass" plagiarized his name, infringed on the trademark and copyright o his name and defamed his good character.

The plaintiff's name is Jack Ass. That's right, that is now his legal name. He changed his name from Bob Craft to Jack Ass in 1997, he says, in order to raise awareness about the dangers of drunken driving.

"Jackass," which premiered on MTV in 2000, features a group of guys performing ludicrous and sometimes dangerous stunts. It was made into a movie in 2002.

In the suit against Viacom, which owns MTV, Jack Ass claims the conglomerate "is liable for injury to my reputation that I have built and defamation of my character which I have worked so hard to create."

This Jack Ass, not to be confused with the TV version, says he changed his name after his brother and a friend were killed in a single-vehicle car accident several years ago. He now works to promote responsible choices and designated-driver programs.

He claims that "Jackass" committed "trademark and copyright infringement on my legal name" and on a cartoon character, called Andi Ass, that he created to help spread his message.

He's seeking at least $10 million in damages.


Source: CNN

Figured it was my only chance to be a millionaire.

[SirFox]

MNF: I had to get on my trusty laptop and send you this article that I saw this evening. Good Night and see you on Tuesday.. :lmao



Sharing bed with women makes men dull

Vijay Dutt
London, July 21, 2006

If you are a man and are not feeling very bright today, blame your wife or partner.

According to a new study, sharing a bed with a partner temporarily confuses men's brains and reduces their ability to think clearly.

Of course, women who share their bed don’t have that problem. In fact, they fare much better because they sleep more deeply.

Research at the University of Vienna, led by Professor Gerhard Kloesch, said men, who spend the night with a bed mate, have disturbed sleep, whether they make love or not. This impairs their mental ability the next day and increases their stress hormone levels, the scientists reported in New Scientist magazine.

In their study of eight unmarried, childless couples in their 20s, the scientists discovered that sharing the bed reduced men’s ability to perform simple cognitive tests. Comparatively, women were fresher than men even when both slept the same number of hours. They concluded that women sleep more deeply. Turning, tossing and snoring and hogging the duvet were cited as indicators of disturbed sleep.

The study also found that both sexes were equally to blame for keeping each other awake.

Professor Dr Neil Stanley, a sleep expert at the University of Surrey said, “It’s not surprising that people are disturbed by sleeping together. Historically, we have never been meant to sleep in the same bed. It’s a bizarre thing to do.” He also agreed with the Austrian scientists that women are pre-programmed to cope better with broken sleep: “A lot of life events that women have disturb sleep — bringing up children, the menopause and even the menstrual cycle.” “Sleep is the most selfish thing you can do and it’s vital for good physical and mental health. Sharing the bed space with someone who is making noises is not sensible. If you are happy sleeping together that’s great, but if not there is no shame in separate beds,” Stanley said.

The moral of the story: If a man has an important day ahead of him, it’s best that he sleeps in the spare room.

[SirFox]

I think that neither Democrats nor Republicans should think that they have the only way to go. They should both refrain from assuming that they are both gods either as there is no one way....Praise the Lord, there are many ways....

[Cotties]

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-brf-barksdale-illegal-immigrants,0,6589674.story

This week's "25 illegal immigrants arrested at work" story brought to you by the United States Air Force

[surfnchat]

I just love a good Hot Dog story... :D

Flaming Dog Meat Bribe Sets School Ablaze
Reuters

BEIJING (July 21) - A Chinese headmaster, who tried to buy off colleagues by cooking dog meat for them after secretly selling off trees around the school, ended up setting fire to classrooms when the meal burst into flames, a Chinese newspaper said Friday.

Ten classrooms containing televisions, computers, printers and textbooks burned down, leaving nearly 100 children unable to go to school, the Beijing Youth Daily said.

The headmaster, in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, sold off a 1,000-tree arboretum surrounding the school on the sly, the newspaper said.

"In order to get the teachers not to tell anyone what he had done, on the afternoon of May 16, headmaster Meng got friends to obtain two dogs, which they proceeded to kill on the school grounds," the report said.

"He then told the teachers they would have dog meat to eat that afternoon," it added.

But the plan went awry when the dog being cooked burst into flames and set fire to the school's main office and then the classrooms.

The local education bureau fined the headmaster 10,000 yuan, or $1,252, and suggested he be fired, the newspaper said.

[Cotties]

One New York City cop manages to shoot four fellow officers while trying to gun down an attacking pit bull. That's some good shootin' there, Lou

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2225778

[Cotties]

Homeless Man Finds $21,000 in Bonds
AP
DETROIT (July 22) - A homeless man searching for returnable bottles in a trash bin found 31 U.S. savings bonds worth nearly $21,000 in a bag of clothes.

Charles Moore, 59, took the bonds to a 24-hour walk-in homeless shelter, where a staffer tracked down the family of the man whose name was on the bonds.
"They belong to him," Moore told The Detroit News. "I did the right thing."
Ernest Lehto's family had given away many of his clothes shortly after his death in 2004.

[Cotties]

Man calls 911 to claim the bank is robbing him. Police show up and are not amused at what he did there

[Cotties]

Pictures of world leaders in their youth. Tony Blair was a hippie..

no shit ..there are some good pictures here...This is Bush and Blair

http://www.irandefence.net/showthread.php?t=72&1


brought to you from the Iranian Defense Threads

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http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=domesticNews&storyID=2006-07-21T152513Z_01_N20426060_RTRUKOC_0_US-RIGHTS-GAYS-MASSACHUSETTS.xml&archived=False

The lesbian couple whose landmark lawsuit helped Massachusetts become the only state in America where same-sex couples can marry legally have split up, a spokeswoman said on Friday.

[Cotties]

well atleats they didn't set the bench mark too highhttp://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=domesticNews&storyID=2006-07-21T152513Z_01_N20426060_RTRUKOC_0_US-RIGHTS-GAYS-MASSACHUSETTS.xml&archived=False

The lesbian couple whose landmark lawsuit helped Massachusetts become the only state in America where same-sex couples can marry legally have split up, a spokeswoman said on Friday.

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http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,19890520-5003402,00.html

TREASURER Peter Costello has made a new plea to women to start procreating, saying Australia's economy and defence system depend upon it.


Leave it to an Aussie to try to convince a woman to fuck for her country !!

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http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=2006-07-21T123325Z_01_L20771005_RTRUKOC_0_US-GERMANY-CEMETERY.xml&archived=False

A German soccer club plans to open a cemetery next to its stadium so that die-hard fans can rest in peace alongside their favorite team.

Hamburg SV, a Bundesliga side from the northern port city, aims to open the graveyard some 50 feet from the stadium's main entrance, said deputy chairman Christian Reichert.



Ok -- I think we have carried this fan thing a little too far --- now, if it were the Green Bay Packers, that would be a different story!

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http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=2006-07-20T195514Z_01_WEL135203_RTRUKOC_0_US-NEWZEALAND-POLICE.xml&archived=False

Cop censured for under the covers work

A woman police officer moonlighting as a prostitute has got off with a caution, New Zealand police said Thursday.

The unidentified officer, stationed in the country's biggest city Auckland, was discovered last year to have been a prostitute for a short time.



Now THAT is what you call a full service police force !

[Cotties]

I wnet and saw Hertha Berlin play in the old Nazi stadium a few years back[i could even see Jessie Owens running past it had that much charactor]...remind me not to do that again with out tattoos on my forehead and knowing the farkin lyrics to the local song on the drunken train ride home...damn it was exciting but truely life threatening:sc http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=2006-07-21T123325Z_01_L20771005_RTRUKOC_0_US-GERMANY-CEMETERY.xml&archived=False

A German soccer club plans to open a cemetery next to its stadium so that die-hard fans can rest in peace alongside their favorite team.

Hamburg SV, a Bundesliga side from the northern port city, aims to open the graveyard some 50 feet from the stadium's main entrance, said deputy chairman Christian Reichert.



Ok -- I think we have carried this fan thing a little too far --- now, if it were the Green Bay Packers, that would be a different story!

[tiger50]

http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,19890520-5003402,00.html

TREASURER Peter Costello has made a new plea to women to start procreating, saying Australia's economy and defence system depend upon it.


Leave it to an Aussie to try to convince a woman to fuck for her country !!

heyyyyy pete got that right.... he introduced a baby bonus as well.....:D

[Cotties]

In contention for "man of the year" award, Canadian man kills bear with 15-cm knife
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/23072006/3/canada-canoeist-stabs-bear-death-ontario.html

it wanted to eat his dog..good owner ...good owner

[Cotties]

National Academy of Obvious Science study finds studying with the TV on makes learning less efficient..

Oil-rich Kuwait gives citizens $690 each -- or as Australians call it, "half a tank"

Fat cells turned into muscle in experiment. This phenomena tenatively named "Exercise"

A man who crashed his car into a sleeping couple's bedroom allegedly cracked open a beer after freeing himself from his crumpled sedan and declared: "I'm going to jail for sure."

Ethiopian Troops Enter Somalia . Wait up, you mean in Africa? No jews, no oil? Nevermind, nothing to see here

High profile lawyer starts wearing women's clothes to court to protest male-dominated judicial system or some damn thing, but before you get all smug, remember that it got Klinger out of Korea. This comes with a pic
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3742850a12855,00.html

these are all from fark...I feel like I'm a marketing manager for them but they're all todays headlines

[Cotties]

Fisherman speared by blue marlin off Bermuda

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/07/24/bermuda.fisherman.ap/index.html?carlhiaasen

that kicks some vengeful ass....

[Annie]

Suburban mayor hit with child porn charges
By Barbara Bell
Special to the Tribune
Published July 24, 2006, 8:31 PM CDT

The mayor of Green Oaks was charged Monday with distributing child pornography over the Internet after authorities executed a search warrant at his house, officials said.

Bail was set at $100,000 for Tom Adams, 68, of the 800 block of Anderson Drive, after he was arrested Monday morning, authorities said. He was in Lake County Jail Monday evening.

Adams, a former chairman of the Lake County Republican Party and a longtime GOP power broker, is accused of using three screen names on America Online to send child porn from a computer in his home office, said Assistant State's Atty. Patricia Fix. The first incident occurred March 21, 2005, she said. On July 12, 2005, an undercover police officer in Florida received five e-mails from Adams that contained multiple images of child porn, according to Fix.

On May 25, Adams sent child porn images to three people, and he sent one image on June 2, Fix said. The FBI contacted the state's attorney in May, she said.

When authorities went to Adams' house Monday morning, they found child porn on his computer, Fix said. Adams told investigators that he sent the images and that he is addicted to child porn, Fix said.

If convicted, Adams could get 15 years in prison consecutively for each person who received child porn from him, Fix said.

"These are very unfortunate and serious charges," said Adams' attorney, Tom Briscoe of Waukegan. "We'll have an answer for them at the appropriate time."

None of Green Oaks' trustees were available for comment. The small community is located between Libertyville and Lake Bluff.

Adams, who has been active in local government for several years, was chairman of the Lake County Republican Party from 2002 to 2004, according to the Illinois House Republican Organization Web site. He is currently chairman of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, which represents 272 municipalities in the Chicago area, according to its Web site.

[Cotties]

strange .... when they say child porn the worst images come to mind.. then I wonder if she was a 17 years old or a seven year old..they never seem to saySuburban mayor hit with child porn charges
By Barbara Bell
Special to the Tribune
Published July 24, 2006, 8:31 PM CDT

The mayor of Green Oaks was charged Monday with distributing child pornography over the Internet after authorities executed a search warrant at his house, officials said.

Bail was set at $100,000 for Tom Adams, 68, of the 800 block of Anderson Drive, after he was arrested Monday morning, authorities said. He was in Lake County Jail Monday evening.

Adams, a former chairman of the Lake County Republican Party and a longtime GOP power broker, is accused of using three screen names on America Online to send child porn from a computer in his home office, said Assistant State's Atty. Patricia Fix. The first incident occurred March 21, 2005, she said. On July 12, 2005, an undercover police officer in Florida received five e-mails from Adams that contained multiple images of child porn, according to Fix.

On May 25, Adams sent child porn images to three people, and he sent one image on June 2, Fix said. The FBI contacted the state's attorney in May, she said.

When authorities went to Adams' house Monday morning, they found child porn on his computer, Fix said. Adams told investigators that he sent the images and that he is addicted to child porn, Fix said.

If convicted, Adams could get 15 years in prison consecutively for each person who received child porn from him, Fix said.

"These are very unfortunate and serious charges," said Adams' attorney, Tom Briscoe of Waukegan. "We'll have an answer for them at the appropriate time."

None of Green Oaks' trustees were available for comment. The small community is located between Libertyville and Lake Bluff.

Adams, who has been active in local government for several years, was chairman of the Lake County Republican Party from 2002 to 2004, according to the Illinois House Republican Organization Web site. He is currently chairman of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, which represents 272 municipalities in the Chicago area, according to its Web site.

[SirFox]

strange .... when they say child porn the worst images come to mind.. then I wonder if she was a 17 years old or a seven year old..they never seem to say

Did you notice that the person who was looking into the matter was a Ms FIX?

[cherokeered]

HOUSTON, July 26 -- With her first conviction for murder thrown out, a jury in the second trial of Andrea Yates on Wednesday found her not guilty by reason of insanity in the drownings of her five children in her bathtub five years ago.

Yates had said that Satan had told her she was a bad mother, and she had told authorities she killed her children so they could go to heaven. Now 42, she will be sent to a state mental hospital until experts deem her no longer a threat to anyone.

[Cotties]

I remember that...she is one disturbed women..HOUSTON, July 26 -- With her first conviction for murder thrown out, a jury in the second trial of Andrea Yates on Wednesday found her not guilty by reason of insanity in the drownings of her five children in her bathtub five years ago.

Yates had said that Satan had told her she was a bad mother, and she had told authorities she killed her children so they could go to heaven. Now 42, she will be sent to a state mental hospital until experts deem her no longer a threat to anyone.

[Sandy]

the sad part is, she told her husband and family she needed help, nobody listened to her. i think they should have put on trial to

[Cotties]

Some Korean guy has, so far, excreted 3.5 pounds of cocaine since his arrest. He is reportedly quite popular in PMITA prison, inmates refer to him as "the coolest vending machine ever"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060726/od_uk_nm/oukoe_uk_crime_nigeria_cocaine;_ylt=AgkubjigBiGKvM uoT6HgxEWs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3NW1oMDRpBHNlYwM3NTc-

[Cotties]

some idiot this morning in some place robs a gun shop with a machette and guess who came out second best...it wasn't the guy calling the cops

http://stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3745661a10,00.html

[tiger50]

some idiot this morning in some place robs a gun shop with a machette and guess who came out second best...it wasn't the guy calling the cops

http://stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3745661a10,00.html

lol fark did this guy have a brain bypass???? :sc

[SirFox]

TEHRAN (AFP)- Iran has banned the best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code" after receiving a protest letter from Christians, Iranian newspapers have reported.

"After receiving the letter of protest from religious Christians, the culture ministry decided to cancel the authority given for publication of this book," Mohammad Reza Vasfi, a ministry official, told the daily Etemad Wednesday.

According to the newspaper, some 30,000 copies of the book have already been distributed in the country and the book was in its eighth edition before the decision to ban it.

The controversial book by author Dan Brown, which has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, supports the thesis according to which Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene were married and had a child whose descendants are alive today -- a claim which the book says the Church has tried to smother for two millennia.

The Catholic Church has harshly denounced the book which has been boycotted by certain religious groups.

Iranians, however, can still buy videos or DVDs of the film version on the black market, the usual way in which Western films circulate in the country.

[Sandy]

the church is always banning, anything it doesn't like, you noticed i said them,

i don't believe the church is about god anymore. hasn't been in a long long time.

[SirFox]

the church is always banning, anything it doesn't like, you noticed i said them,

i don't believe the church is about god anymore. hasn't been in a long long time.


What Church is about God today? Of course with such a question about the World's religions, we are probably herectics.... :whee:

[Annie]

the church is always banning, anything it doesn't like, you noticed i said them,

i don't believe the church is about god anymore. hasn't been in a long long time.

AMEN! to that sister!

[Barkiss]

the church is always banning, anything it doesn't like, you noticed i said them,

i don't believe the church is about god anymore. hasn't been in a long long time.

Wow...going to step lightly here, but I have to put in my two cents...

It is of my personal belief that the "church" is a vehicle for me (personally) to get closer to God. It is not the "church"'s responsibility to make it about God, but rather take the values and perspectives of the specific religious organization's beliefs, and extend it to its members. Reminding us of what is important in our lives, and helping us seek a moral high ground.

As a Catholic, I've spent the past few years ridiculed and defending my beliefs because of some negative press. Most of the Church's problems have been well documented and left to the media and late night talk show hosts to make their jokes at the expense of Catholics, the God we stand behind, and the Church which provides us guidance. I am a little tired of it.

I have read the "Da Vinci Code"...matter of fact, I've read every one of Dan Brown's books. All of his books are incredibly fast reads, with good plot lines, excellent character development, and fantastic endings. I read the books as they were meant...a fictional novel. However, Dan Brown uses facts mixed with fiction to develop these stories. Sometimes the differences are not detectable and you can read something as fact, when in fact it is fiction. The story itself is based around the Catholic Church, and negates many of the beliefs the Church is based around. So I ask you...how is the Church supposed to respond? They can't ignore it, because the factual nature of the book allows for too much interpretation by the reader. They can't say this part of the book is factual, but this part is not; because the lines are too grey. Their only choice, and I mean only choice, was to ban the book from a religious perspective. For any non-Catholics, this does not mean we will be ex-communicated or kicked out of the church for reading the book...it strictly means the Church does not support the book, and asks for it's member to use caution when reading it.

I'll get off my soapbox now.

[Sandy]

ok bar, i've stated this before, i to am cathlic, i know i didn't spell that right, sorry, but diff, from you, the american verision, and the italian are so diff, its not even funny. what i was referring to hon, was the fact that to me, their getting away from the bible, and expressing more of their beliefs. as far as the book goes, its like you said hon, its fiction, they could have released a statement saying that, not ban it. i don'tr know if you know, several years ago, they found papers , i can't think of what the papers are caled now, but in them, they say this hon,



jesus said your church is where you believe and pray, and give your offerings, and it doesn't have to be in church, it could be your house, your backyard, anywhere you practivce, the church and POPE, both denounced theses papers. because it stated you could believe and practice where you want, it doesn't have to be in church. thats what got me bar, these papers were proven to be real, but because the pope didn't like what they said, he and the church banned them. thats not right. they shouldn't ban things, just say i don't support this. ok off my soap box now


:spbx:

[S.E]

The amount of money Exxon/Mobile made in the 2nd qtr..12 billion..gas in Ct. is 3.16 for reg. gonna have 2 ask my 10yr. old son 2 teach me how 2 use his skate board!1

[Barkiss]

Testing

[SirFox]

Wow...going to step lightly here, but I have to put in my two cents...

It is of my personal belief that the "church" is a vehicle for me (personally) to get closer to God. It is not the "church"'s responsibility to make it about God, but rather take the values and perspectives of the specific religious organization's beliefs, and extend it to its members. Reminding us of what is important in our lives, and helping us seek a moral high ground.

As a Catholic, I've spent the past few years ridiculed and defending my beliefs because of some negative press. Most of the Church's problems have been well documented and left to the media and late night talk show hosts to make their jokes at the expense of Catholics, the God we stand behind, and the Church which provides us guidance. I am a little tired of it.

I have read the "Da Vinci Code"...matter of fact, I've read every one of Dan Brown's books. All of his books are incredibly fast reads, with good plot lines, excellent character development, and fantastic endings. I read the books as they were meant...a fictional novel. However, Dan Brown uses facts mixed with fiction to develop these stories. Sometimes the differences are not detectable and you can read something as fact, when in fact it is fiction. The story itself is based around the Catholic Church, and negates many of the beliefs the Church is based around. So I ask you...how is the Church supposed to respond? They can't ignore it, because the factual nature of the book allows for too much interpretation by the reader. They can't say this part of the book is factual, but this part is not; because the lines are too grey. Their only choice, and I mean only choice, was to ban the book from a religious perspective. For any non-Catholics, this does not mean we will be ex-communicated or kicked out of the church for reading the book...it strictly means the Church does not support the book, and asks for it's member to use caution when reading it.

I'll get off my soapbox now.


BARKISS: I am glad that you said something. I am a Catholic in a country which no longer believes in God at all, where probably most people will say that they are ATHEISTS, Catholics, Jews, Protestants and even some Moslems.

The Catholic Church here is either in a state of increased decay and loss of its parishers or goes to the extremes.

Don't we live in the extremes now in matters of beliefs? I belief so.

Sandy is correct when she says that the Italian Catholic Church has practically no correlation with its American counterpart. I have seen the Spanish and Mexican Catholic Churches and that, My Friends, is another World. Both are very close to Opus Dei, a fanatical wing of the Church, something that one finds in Dan Brown's book.

I am glad that you put your two cents worth, BARKISS. I like you for the thinking man that you are.

[spare_change]

Wow...going to step lightly here, but I have to put in my two cents...

It is of my personal belief that the "church" is a vehicle for me (personally) to get closer to God. It is not the "church"'s responsibility to make it about God, but rather take the values and perspectives of the specific religious organization's beliefs, and extend it to its members. Reminding us of what is important in our lives, and helping us seek a moral high ground.

As a Catholic, I've spent the past few years ridiculed and defending my beliefs because of some negative press. Most of the Church's problems have been well documented and left to the media and late night talk show hosts to make their jokes at the expense of Catholics, the God we stand behind, and the Church which provides us guidance. I am a little tired of it.

I have read the "Da Vinci Code"...matter of fact, I've read every one of Dan Brown's books. All of his books are incredibly fast reads, with good plot lines, excellent character development, and fantastic endings. I read the books as they were meant...a fictional novel. However, Dan Brown uses facts mixed with fiction to develop these stories. Sometimes the differences are not detectable and you can read something as fact, when in fact it is fiction. The story itself is based around the Catholic Church, and negates many of the beliefs the Church is based around. So I ask you...how is the Church supposed to respond? They can't ignore it, because the factual nature of the book allows for too much interpretation by the reader. They can't say this part of the book is factual, but this part is not; because the lines are too grey. Their only choice, and I mean only choice, was to ban the book from a religious perspective. For any non-Catholics, this does not mean we will be ex-communicated or kicked out of the church for reading the book...it strictly means the Church does not support the book, and asks for it's member to use caution when reading it.

I'll get off my soapbox now.


Well done. Thank you. Religion may be the one thing I won't argue about, but as an actively practicing Catholic, I found the Da Vinci Code as an amusing, but irrelavant, read. As for the church banning "everything", maybe we could use a little more banning around here. Maybe a little "banning" would stop the moral decay of our youth. Maybe a little "banning" would give guidance and direction to lost adults. Maybe ..... just maybe.

[Shiane]

Well done. Thank you. Religion may be the one thing I won't argue about, but as an actively practicing Catholic, I found the Da Vinci Code as an amusing, but irrelavant, read. As for the church banning "everything", maybe we could use a little more banning around here. Maybe a little "banning" would stop the moral decay of our youth. Maybe a little "banning" would give guidance and direction to lost adults. Maybe ..... just maybe.

Amen to that!

[Shiane]

I heard on the radio yesterday that Richard Hatch, the original Survivor winner is serving a prison sentence of 53 months in an Oklahoma prison for not paying taxes on the 1 million dollars he won.

He was the gay guy who strutted around in the buff.

[Annie]

Barkiss, maybe I'm just a bit disgruntled, but I feel a bit rejected. I was married once before and divorced. My husband and I have chosen to raise our son in the catholic church, they accept him willingly. However, because I was married and re-married I cannot marry my husband, a practicing catholic, in that church. I just wish they would be a little more accepting of people it deems "flawed".

[Shiane]

Theres a radio station in Tulsa called KVOO. By far the most amusing station I've ever heard. The radio personalities are Andy O, Jean and Sunny.

Every wednesday callers call in with ideas for songs, they pick a song, and Jean makes up a song about it. Well weds on my way home, he made up a song about Richard Hatch, the Survivor winner who is now in prison for not paying his taxes. Well anyhoo if you want a giggle click on the KVOO link below. It's really cool, they give Jean 20 minutes and he comes back with some really funny stuff, the guy definately has a talent.

Anyhooo enjoy!

http://www.kvoo.com/Listen/KVOOPodcasts/tabid/702/Default.aspx

[spare_change]

Barkiss, maybe I'm just a bit disgruntled, but I feel a bit rejected. I was married once before and divorced. My husband and I have chosen to raise our son in the catholic church, they accept him willingly. However, because I was married and re-married I cannot marry my husband, a practicing catholic, in that church. I just wish they would be a little more accepting of people it deems "flawed".


Annie -- if you are interested in renewing your vows in that church, you might want to go back and revisit with the priest. At least here, that policy was revoked a few years ago.

[Shiane]

Barkiss, maybe I'm just a bit disgruntled, but I feel a bit rejected. I was married once before and divorced. My husband and I have chosen to raise our son in the catholic church, they accept him willingly. However, because I was married and re-married I cannot marry my husband, a practicing catholic, in that church. I just wish they would be a little more accepting of people it deems "flawed".

I'm not Catholic first of all, but I can understand why you would be disgruntled. I don't understand the Catholic rules on marriage. I agree with you that they should be more accepting. Do they say you two can't get married or just that you can't get remarried in a Catholic church? I assume that divorce is considered a no no, is it considered a sin to the Catholic church? Just curious.....

[Barkiss]

Barkiss, maybe I'm just a bit disgruntled, but I feel a bit rejected. I was married once before and divorced. My husband and I have chosen to raise our son in the catholic church, they accept him willingly. However, because I was married and re-married I cannot marry my husband, a practicing catholic, in that church. I just wish they would be a little more accepting of people it deems "flawed".

I can completely understand your feelings. Please remember those "rules" were implemented to discourage divorce and increase family values. The Church also established the abilitiy to annul the marriage to counter their no divorce stance. Have you spoke with your Priest regarding an annullment? My understanding is that is a fairly easy process...just some paperwork.

[Barkiss]

I'm not Catholic first of all, but I can understand why you would be disgruntled. I don't understand the Catholic rules on marriage. I agree with you that they should be more accepting. Do they say you two can't get married or just that you can't get remarried in a Catholic church? I assume that divorce is considered a no no, is it considered a sin to the Catholic church? Just curious.....

Not a sin...just not recognized. At least that is my understanding...

[Sandy]

oh god shiane, that is just to damn funny. :lmao














Theres a radio station in Tulsa called KVOO. By far the most amusing station I've ever heard. The radio personalities are Andy O, Jean and Sunny.

Every wednesday callers call in with ideas for songs, they pick a song, and Jean makes up a song about it. Well weds on my way home, he made up a song about Richard Hatch, the Survivor winner who is now in prison for not paying his taxes. Well anyhoo if you want a giggle click on the KVOO link below. It's really cool, they give Jean 20 minutes and he comes back with some really funny stuff, the guy definately has a talent.

Anyhooo enjoy!

http://www.kvoo.com/Listen/KVOOPodcasts/tabid/702/Default.aspx

[Shiane]

Not a sin...just not recognized. At least that is my understanding...


Ahhhhhhhhhh ok. Thanks for clarifying Barsky.

[Shiane]

oh god shiane, that is just to damn funny. :lmao


Grins, I told ya it was funny, glad you enjoyed it!

[Annie]

I can completely understand your feelings. Please remember those "rules" were implemented to discourage divorce and increase family values. The Church also established the abilitiy to annul the marriage to counter their no divorce stance. Have you spoke with your Priest regarding an annullment? My understanding is that is a fairly easy process...just some paperwork.

We spoke to a Deacon who told us that it requires back ground and that they needed to communicate with my ex regarding the end of our marriage. My ex is an abuser and I had lost contact with him. They also mentioned that it would cost over $500.00 and if we were able to pay, we would of course be expected to. Without the annulment, no marriage between my current husband and me exists in the eyes of the catholic church and no marriage can take place.

[SirFox]

We spoke to a Deacon who told us that it requires back ground and that they needed to communicate with my ex regarding the end of our marriage. My ex is an abuser and I had lost contact with him. They also mentioned that it would cost over $500.00 and if we were able to pay, we would of course be expected to. Without the annulment, no marriage between my current husband and me exists in the eyes of the catholic church and no marriage can take place.

ANNIE....I have been married twice. The first time was under the rules of the Swiss catholic Church with a complete wedding. I divorced. When I decided to remarry, both my future wife and were divorced.

The Spanish Catholic Church told us we could not be wed in church unless we would get an annulment of our weddings. I could not go with that idea as it meant renouncing also the moral exsitance of my children, her children, and our past lives with our spouses. We asked and received a benediction under Spanish Church rules. We married under the Mexican Church rules.

We had to pay a pretty price in Mexico. I wonder whose pocket the money went into..

And now I am happily divorced under European law.

[Barkiss]

We spoke to a Deacon who told us that it requires back ground and that they needed to communicate with my ex regarding the end of our marriage. My ex is an abuser and I had lost contact with him. They also mentioned that it would cost over $500.00 and if we were able to pay, we would of course be expected to. Without the annulment, no marriage between my current husband and me exists in the eyes of the catholic church and no marriage can take place.

Yuck...that does suck. If it were me, I would take it up the food chain...to the Cardinal if necessary. Certainly if you explained your circumstance, someone would grant the annulment.

[MCat]

http://www.couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,19890520-5003402,00.html

TREASURER Peter Costello has made a new plea to women to start procreating, saying Australia's economy and defence system depend upon it.


Leave it to an Aussie to try to convince a woman to fuck for her country !!

Sounds like something Tiger and Cotties would cum up with :55

[Cotties]

I voted for him and his little mate...bet Tiger did too

[MCat]

the church is always banning, anything it doesn't like, you noticed i said them,

i don't believe the church is about god anymore. hasn't been in a long long time.

They are all individual, you can't lump churches all together. How its run depends on who is in charge. Our Lutheran church preaches the law and the gospel...the good news, the celebration of being christian the love christ has for each and every one of us.

I don't believe that church attendance gets you into heaven. Its whether or not you sincerely ask for forgiveness and whether or not you believe. You can be a good christian and never go to church. I go for me, it makes me feel good about myself.

Each religion is so different yet so alike .... we all believe in something and I do think in the end Heaven will be 1 place....not many different places. We will all be there together, no matter the religion.

Just my thoughts on the subject, probably totally rambled but what the heck.

[Sandy]

no you didn't ramble mcat, i agree with everything you said, its just sometimes it seems to me that their out just for themselves.

[MCat]

Barkiss, maybe I'm just a bit disgruntled, but I feel a bit rejected. I was married once before and divorced. My husband and I have chosen to raise our son in the catholic church, they accept him willingly. However, because I was married and re-married I cannot marry my husband, a practicing catholic, in that church. I just wish they would be a little more accepting of people it deems "flawed".

Ya, thats one of the things I don't agree with about the Catholic Church. I think the priests should be able to marry. Divorce is better than staying in a dangerous marriage. I have a friend who is Catholic, they would not let her marry her 2nd husband in the church, but they sure will let her be a member and they take her tithe with no problems.

[Cotties]

Nice thoughts Mcat


I don't go to church but I'm aware its about community and the coming together of people who want to understand self awareness. Its about love and it offers guidance...

its a hard place to criticize...you get out of it what you put into it..it doesn't have free answers...
They are all individual, you can't lump churches all together. How its run depends on who is in charge. Our Lutheran church preaches the law and the gospel...the good news, the celebration of being christian the love christ has for each and every one of us.

I don't believe that church attendance gets you into heaven. Its whether or not you sincerely ask for forgiveness and whether or not you believe. You can be a good christian and never go to church. I go for me, it makes me feel good about myself.

Each religion is so different yet so alike .... we all believe in something and I do think in the end Heaven will be 1 place....not many different places. We will all be there together, no matter the religion.

Just my thoughts on the subject, probably totally rambled but what the heck.

[MCat]

Nice thoughts Mcat


I don't go to church but I'm aware its about community and the coming together of people who want to understand self awareness. Its about love and it offers guidance...

its a hard place to criticize...you get out of it what you put into it..it doesn't have free answers...

I will pray for you my son...;)

[Wet Beaver]

all i can say about this is......

Well you can excomunicate me on my way to Sunday school....


about sums up the Catholic Church......

[sweetgapeach]

Barkiss, maybe I'm just a bit disgruntled, but I feel a bit rejected. I was married once before and divorced. My husband and I have chosen to raise our son in the catholic church, they accept him willingly. However, because I was married and re-married I cannot marry my husband, a practicing catholic, in that church. I just wish they would be a little more accepting of people it deems "flawed".


Thats Shit !! You need to go to Father and talk to him , I went through that years ago , I went to the Priest and it ended up some paperwork and that was it . Of course he will hint around on a donation to the Church lol but that was it

[Cotties]

Police find kids in home with 68 pit bulls

http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/local/crime_courts/15123596.htm

[Cotties]

Man gets 5-10 years for possession of 75 gallons of stolen maple syrup. No word on what he's supposed to do with the 200 pounds of stolen waffles

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/breaking_news/15137973.htm

[Cotties]

a new meaning to Holy Shit

christian camp gets the shits and shuts down
http://www.jacksonholestartrib.com/articles/2006/07/27/news/wyoming/f2762ba12eed1a4b872571b70003e5d9.txt

[bearcat]

American cyclist likes the dop - fladis found postive for doping during tour da france
I just think the french r sick of us kicking their arses - lol

[bearcat]

Reds win

[SirFox]

This letter comes from Canada and was sent through channels to my desk.
I thought that I would post this for informational purposes...


Dear Senator Frist:

There is a huge amount of propaganda and myths circulating about illegal aliens, particularly illegal Mexican, Salvadorian, Guatemalan and Honduran aliens.

1. Illegal aliens generally do NOT want U.S. citizenship. Americans are
very vain thinking that everybody in the world wants to be a U.S. citizen. Mexicans, and other nationalities want to remain citizens of their home countries while obtaining the benefits offered by the United States such as employment, medical care, in-state tuition, government subsidized housing and free education for their offspring. Their main attraction is employment and their loyalty usually remains at home. They want benefits earned and subsidized by middle class Americans. What illegal aliens want are benefits of American residence without paying the price.

2. There are no jobs that Americans won't do. Illegal aliens are doing jobs that Americans can't take and still support their families. Illegal aliens
take low wage jobs, live dozens in a single residence home, share expenses and send money to their home country. There are no jobs that Americans won't do for a decent wage.

3. Every person who illegally entered this nation left a home. They are NOT homeless and they are NOT Americans. Some left jobs in their home countries. They come to send money to their real home as evidenced by the more than 20 billion dollars sent out of the country each year by illegal aliens. These illegal aliens knowingly and willfully entered this nation in violation of the law and therefore assumed the risk of detection and deportation. Those who brought their alien children assumed the responsibility and risk on behalf of their children.

4. Illegal aliens are NOT critical to the economy. Illegal aliens
constitute less than 5% of the workforce. However, they reduce wages and benefits for lawful U.S. residents.

5. This is NOT an immigrant nation. There are 280 million native born
Americans. While it is true that this nation was settled and founded by
immigrants (legal immigrants), it is also true that there is not a nation
on this planet that was not settled by immigrants at one time or another.

6. The United States is welcoming to legal immigrants. Illegal aliens are
not immigrants by definition. The U.S. accepts more lawful immigrants every year than the rest of the world combined.

7. There is no such thing as the "Hispanic vote". Hispanics are white,
brown, black and every shade in between. Hispanics are Republicans,
Democrats, Anarchists, Communists, Marxists and Independents. The so-called "Hispanic vote" is a myth. Pandering to illegal aliens to get the Hispanic vote is a dead end.

8. Mexico is NOT a friend of the United States. Since 1848 Mexicans have resented the United States. During World War I Mexico allowed German Spies to operate freely in Mexico to spy on the U.S. During World War II Mexico allowed the Axis powers to spy on the U.S. from Mexico. During the Cold War Mexico allowed spies hostile to the U.S. to operate freely. The attack on the Twin Towers in 2001 was cheered and applauded all across Mexico. Today Mexican school children are taught that the U.S. stole California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. If you don't believe it, check out some Mexican textbooks written for their schoolchildren.

9. Although some illegal aliens enter this country for a better life, there
are 6 billion people on this planet. At least 1 billion of those live on
less than one dollar a day. If wanting a better life is a valid excuse to
break the law and sneak into America, then let's allow those one billion to come to America and we'll turn the USA into a Third World nation overnight. Besides, there are 280 million native born Americans who want a better life. I'll bet Bill Gates and Donald Trump want a better life. When will the USA lifeboat be full? Since when is wanting a better life a good reason to trash another nation?

10. There is a labor shortage in this country. This is a lie. There are
hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of American housewives, senior
citizens, students, unemployed and underemployed who would gladly take jobs--at a decent wage.

11. It is racist to want secure borders. What is racist about wanting
secure borders and a secure America? What is racist about not wanting
people to sneak into America and steal benefits we have set aside for legal
aliens, senior citizens, children and other legal residents? What is it
about race that entitles people to violate our laws, steal identities, and
take the American Dream without paying the price?

For about four decades American politicians have refused to secure our
borders and look after the welfare of middle class Americans. These
politicians have been of both parties. A huge debt to American society has
resulted. This debt will be satisfied and the interest will be high. There
has already been riots in the streets by illegal aliens and their supporters. There will be more. You, as a politician, have a choice to offend the illegal aliens who have stolen into this country and demanded the rights afforded to U.S. citizens or to offend those of us who are stakeholders in this country. The interest will be steep either way. There will be civil unrest. There will be a reckoning. Do you have the courage to do what is right for America? Or, will you bow to the wants and needs of those who don't even have the right to remain here?

There will be a reckoning. It will come in November of this year, again in 2008 and yet again in 2010.

We will not allow America to be stolen by third world agitators and thieves.

David J. Stoddard

U.S. Border Patrol (RET)

Hereford, Arizona

[Annie]

April Fool's joke sparks strip poker championship
Fri Jul 28, 10:12 AM ET

DUBLIN (Reuters) - It started as an April Fool's joke but an Irish bookmaker's proposal to hold the world's biggest strip poker contest will become reality next month.

Paddy Power floated the idea as a joke but it generated so much interest -- and hundreds of requests to take part -- that the Dublin-based company decided to organize a contest.

So next month, 200 poker buffs will risk baring all in an attempt to become the first World Strip Poker Champion -- and earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

The winner will also receive a "Golden Fig Leaf" trophy plus 10,000 pounds ($18,630) in cash.

"This will be the most fun you can have with your clothes on -- or off!" Paddy Power said in a statement for the tournament, which will be held in London on August 19.

[SirFox]

April Fool's joke sparks strip poker championship
Fri Jul 28, 10:12 AM ET

DUBLIN (Reuters) - It started as an April Fool's joke but an Irish bookmaker's World Strip Poker Champion -- and earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records....

"This will be the most fun you can have with your clothes on -- or off!" Paddy Power said in a statement for the tournament, which will be held in London on August 19.

How many people would love to go to Dublin?

[Annie]

How many people would love to go to Dublin?

Sign me up! I'm there!

[SirFox]

Sign me up! I'm there!

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN!

Okay who else? Don't all shout at the same time!

[Annie]

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN!

Okay who else? Don't all shout at the same time!

I wonder if they will televise it? Kind of like the World Poker Tournament?

[SirFox]

I wonder if they will televise it? Kind of like the World Poker Tournament?

I'll bet if BBC doesn't broadcast it, Irish Television will broadcast it.....SMILE Wink Does Irish Tel exist? :whee:

[Cotties]

The prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay during the war on terror have attacked their military guards hundreds of times, turning broken toilet parts, utensils, radios and even a bloody lizard tail into makeshift weapons.

It was the lizzard tail weapon that got my attention..
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060731/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/guantanamo_prisoner_attacks;_ylt=Audcw1B769v1VCpwM ntkS0Gs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-

[Cotties]

The prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay during the war on terror have attacked their military guards hundreds of times, turning broken toilet parts, utensils, radios and even a bloody lizard tail into makeshift weapons.

It was the lizard tail weapon that got my attention..
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060731/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/guantanamo_prisoner_attacks;_ylt=Audcw1B769v1VCpwM ntkS0Gs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-

[Cotties]

Today marks the 90th anniversary of the first terrorist attack on US soil, which resulted in a blast in NYC that was felt all the way in Philly..

mmmm interesting
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/ny-nytom304834975jul30,0,3673590.story

[Cotties]

Hotel Guests Sue Over Vegas Condom Shocker
Claim: Girl, 5, found used rubber, placed item in her mouth

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0718062condom1.html?gofivestar

[Cotties]

Toledo police bust up wombat-fighting ring...fark ...wombats don't fight...where the hell is Toledo..its got to be in american....any ideas anyone????

This cracked me up
http://toledotales.blogspot.com/2006/07/police-bust-up-wombat-fighting-ring.html

[SirFox]

COTTIES....I see that you are reading the news as usual for us. GREAT.

Would you like a job as a night news synopsis and analyst?

[SirFox]

Toledo police bust up wombat-fighting ring...fark ...wombats don't fight...where the hell is Toledo..its got to be in american....any ideas anyone????

This cracked me up
http://toledotales.blogspot.com/2006/07/police-bust-up-wombat-fighting-ring.html

Toledo, Ohio is located south of Detroit, Michigan....COTTIES..... :)

[Cotties]

after I find out what synopsis is I'll get back to you:55 COTTIES....I see that you are reading the news as usual for us. GREAT.

Would you like a job as a night news synopsis and analyst?

[Cotties]

O.k ...the answer is ...whats it pay...basically all the ones that make me think..I don't post...the ones that make me smile or have a positive thought..I post...but I really like when others post headlines that make us all think or smile

[Norfolkdave]

Some good things in the UK

What do you think is Britain's best national treasure?
Poll results are: Votes Percent
Fish and chips 284 29%
The pint 385 40%
Rugby 17 2%
The Tower of London 116 12%
The bobby 31 3%
Hedges 16 2%
The Archers 7 1%
The bowler hat 15 2%
The oak tree 59 6%
Monty Python 35 3%

That is British and not !!!!!!lol lol lol

[Zpanther]

CEO's grossly overpaid!

European CEOs make half the pay

Consider:

The average pay for the top executive at the 200 largest U.S. companies last year was $11.3 million, according to Pearl Meyer & Partners, the compensation division of Clark Consulting. That's more than 2.5 times the average $4.3 million earned by the top executive at 100 companies in the London Stock Exchange's FTSE 100 Index ($GB:UKX), according to Independent Remuneration Solutions, a British compensation consultant.

It's the same story at midsized companies. Bosses at U.S. businesses with annual sales of about $500 million earned $2.16 million last year. CEOs at similar-size companies in the UK, France and Germany earned $1.2 million, about half as much, according to Towers Perrin, another compensation consulting firm. In Japan, the typical CEO at this size company made $543,000.

You see even more striking contrasts when you examine individual companies in the same sector.

Deutsche Telekom (DT, news, msgs) Chairman and Chief Executive Kai-Uwe Ricke got $3.3 million in salary and bonus last year, and he accrued $400,000 in incentive pay. His counterpart at AT&T (T, news, msgs), Edward Whitacre, had a pay package worth more than $38 million. That included $9.2 million in salary and bonus, $4.7 million in long-term incentive payouts and $24.8 million worth of long-term incentive grants.

Ricke got paid one-tenth as much as Whitacre even though Ricke manages a bigger company; Deutsche Telekom has annual revenue of around $75 billion, while AT&T's is $50 billion.

U.K.-based GlaxoSmithKline (GSK, news, msgs) paid CEO Jean-Pierre Garnier in salary and bonus of $6.4 million in 2005, using exchange rates from last week to convert his salary to dollars from pounds. When you add in "other" pay and options, his total pay package was worth around $9.4 million, according to Hemscott Group, a UK-based company that tracks European pay levels.

In contrast, Henry McKinnell, chairman and CEO of Pfizer (PFE, news, msgs), had a pay package worth more than $17 million last year. He got a salary and bonus worth $6 million. He realized options gains worth $6.2 million and received long-term incentive payouts of $5.5 million. The two companies are similar in size: GlaxoSmithKline had annual sales of $41 billion last year while Pfizer's was $51 billion.

[Penny]

Castro is out of power in Cuba His brother takes over today

[Cotties]

No shit:sc ..good luck to them..I kind of like CastroCastro is out of power in Cuba His brother takes over today

[spare_change]

No shit:sc ..good luck to them..I kind of like Castro


You jest, i assume??

[Cotties]

No ..I wish them luck...they sure as hell need itYou jest, i assume??

[spare_change]

No ..I wish them luck...they sure as hell need it


They've had 47 years to get it right, and ain't even come close. I ain't holding out much hope.

[Cotties]

I know little about Cuba except America wishes they could be good neighbours. Actually I thought most cubans hated their dictator. When I came out here I met a 30 year old Cuban teacher and she loved Castro and could talk about him forever. She never really had many bad bones about americans but was truly shocked and disappointed that the rest of the foreigners at work wouldn't even listen to her because we knew better from our media that he was bad.


She was a clever women..more interesting than clever ...

What do you know about Castro's brother? I know nothing
They've had 47 years to get it right, and ain't even come close. I ain't holding out much hope.

[spare_change]

I know little about Cuba except America wishes they could be good neighbours. Actually I thought most cubans hated their dictator. When I came out here I met a 30 year old Cuban teacher and she loved Castro and could talk about him forever. She never really had many bad bones about americans but was truly shocked and disappointed that the rest of the foreigners at work wouldn't even listen to her because we knew better from our media that he was bad.


She was a clever women..more interesting than clever ...

What do you know about Castro's brother? I know nothing

Raul is his "step-and-fetch-it" relation. During the rebellion, as Fidel captured an area, he would turn it over to Raul to manage -- he couldn't trust him with running an army unit. And, now, he's running the country -- for about three days.

I understand your teacher's reaction -- when Castro threw out Batista, he seized all the western holdings, and distributed them to the poor people. They loved him for it -- unfortunately, he never moved the country forward, and it is a complete island of poor and misfortunate (unless you believe the "rumor" that Fidel has - the last i heard -- about 1.4 billion stashed away in Switzerland, the Caymans, and Libya). So, he is clearly a folk hero -- and a piss poor leader.

[tiger50]

America steals another aussie football player . Saverio Rocca is headed for the US as a punter.....dammit dont they have anyone who can kick a ball...:nu

[spare_change]

America steals another aussie football player . Saverio Rocca is headed for the US as a punter.....dammit dont they have anyone who can kick a ball...:nu


Actually, I was thinking that Australia obviously didn't have anybody who could run, throw, catch, beat their wives, do steroids, and act like spoiled children.

[Cotties]

In Colorado, it's legal to shoot buglars in order to protect life and property, unless that property is your marijuana grow operation

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/9609963/detail.html

forget the story...Is it legal to shoot intruders in Colorado?

[Cotties]

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Three Indian doctors caught on camera apparently agreeing to amputate the healthy limbs of beggars are to be questioned by the Indian Medical Council, an official said Tuesday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060801/od_nm/india_beggars_dc;_ylt=AmUVtYFir3nex7qpvTFW8JHtiBIF ;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

it costs about 215 dollars...how much money do they make

[Zpanther]

India tries to chase monkeys from trains

NEW DELHI - In an effort to keep monkeys out of the New Delhi subways, authorities have called in one of the few animals known to scare the creatures — a fierce-looking primate called the langur, the Hindustan Times newspaper reported Wednesday.

The decision to hire a langurwallah — a man who trains and controls the langurs — came after a monkey got into a metro car in June, the newspaper reported.

[Zpanther]

Crouch Vale Brewers Gold - "a honey-toned golden ale with grapefruit sharpness offset by suggestions of melon and pineapple" - has been named the champion beer of Britain for the second year running.

[Zpanther]

Muslim fun park day flop

A MUSLIMS-only day at Britain’s biggest theme park has been axed after a huge bookings flop.

Organisers Islamic Leisure had hoped to attract 28,000 people to the event at Alton Towers, Staffs, on September 17 — but less than 1,000 tickets were sold.

The fun day — exclusively revealed by The Sun — caused a race row after plans to ban mixed-sex rides, smoking, alcohol and gambling.

Non-Muslims were angered by the plans.

An Alton Towers spokesman said last night: “At least the park will be open to the general public.”

(There ya go..... those degenerate Brits. Can't have any fun without mixed-sex rides, smoking, alcohol or gambling.)

[tiger50]

Muslim fun park day flop

A MUSLIMS-only day at Britain’s biggest theme park has been axed after a huge bookings flop.

Organisers Islamic Leisure had hoped to attract 28,000 people to the event at Alton Towers, Staffs, on September 17 — but less than 1,000 tickets were sold.

The fun day — exclusively revealed by The Sun — caused a race row after plans to ban mixed-sex rides, smoking, alcohol and gambling.

Non-Muslims were angered by the plans.

An Alton Towers spokesman said last night: “At least the park will be open to the general public.”

(There ya go..... those degenerate Brits. Can't have any fun without mixed-sex rides, smoking, alcohol or gambling.)

fa fuks sake.. where we headin with this shit..... :sc

[kissiemybuttie]

HAAF....Army doctor has frying pan upside his head...and his hands shoved up his ass..what a mess that is...

[spare_change]

In Colorado, it's legal to shoot buglars in order to protect life and property, unless that property is your marijuana grow operation

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/9609963/detail.html

forget the story...Is it legal to shoot intruders in Colorado?


We have what is popularly called the "make my day" law --- it is legal to shoot an intruder into your house "if you reasonably believe there is a threat to your person or property". So, if the intruder breaks in and sits on your couch .... no. But, if he threatens you or attempts to steal or damage your property..... yes.

It isn't used very much ---- I only know of 3-4 cases over the last 5 years in my area. But, it might mean something that our break-ins have gone down about 40% over the same period. Apparently, criminals are less inclined to be criminals if there is a chance they might get shot.

[spare_change]

http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/02/britain.elvisbear.ap/index.html


Dog goes berserk, destroys Elvis' teddy





I hope Elvis wasn't wearing it at the time !!

[Cotties]

its about time dogs stood up for themselves ...those bluddie teddy bears get all the attention...



http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/02/britain.elvisbear.ap/index.html


Dog goes berserk, destroys Elvis' teddy





I hope Elvis wasn't wearing it at the time !!

[Cotties]

you get him Kissie;) HAAF....Army doctor has frying pan upside his head...and his hands shoved up his ass..what a mess that is...

[Cotties]

Surgeons find knife, nails in stomach

BELGRADE, Serbia - A team of surgeons in western Serbia earlier this week took out eight nails, a knife, a pen, a screw, a spoon, a clothes-peg and other, smaller objects, from a young man's stomach, one of the doctors said Wednesday.

"We were astonished," said Dr. Maja Gulan, who helped perform the operation Monday in Uzice, 70 miles southwest of Belgrade.

"We have seen people swallow various things, but never this many," she added.

The identity of the patient has not been revealed. The doctors said he had suffered no major damage to his internal organs, and was successfully recovering.

The case was initially reported by a concerned relative who saw him swallowing the objects, doctors said..

I sure wouldn't pull a knife on that nut job.....

[dartgirl]

I saw that this morning too. Some people are just to weird for words.

[Annie]

I saw that this morning too. Some people are just to weird for words.

Some folks get a craving for a good steak, sometimes I get cravings for a BLT sandwich, but I don't think many of us are walking around for a craving for a pen, a knife and a screw.... well maybe a screw.

[Cotties]

funny girl:D Some folks get a craving for a good steak, sometimes I get cravings for a BLT sandwich, but I don't think many of us are walking around for a craving for a pen, a knife and a screw.... well maybe a screw.

[SirFox]

Some folks get a craving for a good steak, sometimes I get cravings for a BLT sandwich, but I don't think many of us are walking around for a craving for a pen, a knife and a screw.... well maybe a screw.

ANNIE...of course a craving for a SCREW...with mayo and all the trimmings..
What's new around the neighbourhood corner?

[SirFox]

My Comrade in Arms,

I would first like to draw your attention to the fact that each day when I get on the Internet, and before seeing some of the SMILING faces of the Ladies on MNF, I find myself face to face with many diverse adverstisements for:
EMIGRATION to USA.

An example of various advertisements...
"You have been selected to come FREE to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA( a big picture of the White House is seen) and the ads go on to explain that there is a lottery....blah blah blah...well perhaps something to look into, eh?"


I am reading a book entitled "Why Do People Hate America? written by Sardar and Merryl Wyn Davies, Icon Books, Toronto, Canada. It is interesting reading. I am told that this book is not sold in the United States. I would be very happy to send you a copy for your comments if you give me a postal address. Some of the chapters include American Hamburger and Other Viruses, The Burden of the American Hero and "They" "Evil, "Hate" "America"
"Hating America and Transcending Hatred".

The authors explain why America is hated in the World, why America perceives itself as the World and sees America as an elitist Earth population and not as a part of the society of nations....

My comment on the book: it is sad that America is perceived like it is. We did it to ourselves and we continue sinking deeper into the mud.

I am going on vacation...so I will hope to read your comments when I come back if you so wish.

[dartgirl]

My Comrade in Arms,

I would first like to draw your attention to the fact that each day when I get on the Internet, and before seeing some of the SMILING faces of the Ladies on MNF, I find myself face to face with many diverse adverstisements for:
EMIGRATION to USA.

An example of various advertisements...
"You have been selected to come FREE to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA( a big picture of the White House is seen) and the ads go on to explain that there is a lottery....blah blah blah...well perhaps something to look into, eh?"


I am reading a book entitled "Why Do People Hate America? written by Sardar and Merryl Wyn Davies, Icon Books, Toronto, Canada. It is interesting reading. I am told that this book is not sold in the United States. I would be very happy to send you a copy for your comments if you give me a postal address. Some of the chapters include American Hamburger and Other Viruses, The Burden of the American Hero and "They" "Evil, "Hate" "America"
"Hating America and Transcending Hatred".

The authors explain why America is hated in the World, why America perceives itself as the World and sees America as an elitist Earth population and not as a part of the society of nations....

My comment on the book: it is sad that America is perceived like it is. We did it to ourselves and we continue sinking deeper into the mud.

I am going on vacation...so I will hope to read your comments when I come back if you so wish.

Sounds like a very interesting book. Maybe you could give us a few of the more interesting highlights.

If everyone hates america so much I really wish they would stop immigrating over here. I am kinda tired of my tax dollars supporting them. Since the first thing alot of them do is sign up for some sort of government aid because they can't speak the language.

Nobody seems to be turning down our military aid or money. Why is that?

[spare_change]

My Comrade in Arms,

I would first like to draw your attention to the fact that each day when I get on the Internet, and before seeing some of the SMILING faces of the Ladies on MNF, I find myself face to face with many diverse adverstisements for:
EMIGRATION to USA.

An example of various advertisements...
"You have been selected to come FREE to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA( a big picture of the White House is seen) and the ads go on to explain that there is a lottery....blah blah blah...well perhaps something to look into, eh?"


I am reading a book entitled "Why Do People Hate America? written by Sardar and Merryl Wyn Davies, Icon Books, Toronto, Canada. It is interesting reading. I am told that this book is not sold in the United States. I would be very happy to send you a copy for your comments if you give me a postal address. Some of the chapters include American Hamburger and Other Viruses, The Burden of the American Hero and "They" "Evil, "Hate" "America"
"Hating America and Transcending Hatred".

The authors explain why America is hated in the World, why America perceives itself as the World and sees America as an elitist Earth population and not as a part of the society of nations....

My comment on the book: it is sad that America is perceived like it is. We did it to ourselves and we continue sinking deeper into the mud.

I am going on vacation...so I will hope to read your comments when I come back if you so wish.

If you feel it is a serious treatise, and that it seems to accurately reflect your observations in your travels throughout Europe, etc., I am most definitely interested in it

If, on the other hand, you feel it is nonsensical muckraking, then I won't bother.

I will send you my mailing address -- tell me how much I owe you.

Thanks,

Spare

BTW -- we don't ban books in America. You can buy the book on Amazon.com for $9.28

[Cotties]

intersting topic that Fox brought up. People who immigrate to America don't hate americans. Thats just fear of the unknown getting the better of you. People are leaving loved ones behind with the expectation of moving to a new wonderful country with open minded people and a healthy government..


I too see the increase of green cards being offered to yahoo users on a daily basis.

As for that book Fox....its easy to talk about american flaws. the world knows their current influence is huge and american culture has been brought into the lives of so many people thru t.v. The world won't reject American influences but are happy to point out faults instead of the positives
Sounds like a very interesting book. Maybe you could give us a few of the more interesting highlights.

If everyone hates america so much I really wish they would stop immigrating over here. I am kinda tired of my tax dollars supporting them. Since the first thing alot of them do is sign up for some sort of government aid because they can't speak the language.

Nobody seems to be turning down our military aid or money. Why is that?

[Cotties]

Sorry georgiagirl...the yard sale doesn't go past your place...

450mile yard sale thru the trailer park
http://www.newschannel5.com/content/news/21180.asp

[Cotties]

Tiger...what have you been up too

A cross-dressing gunman on roller-blades - who robbed a Melbourne bank opposite his home - has been sentenced to six years jail.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/jail-for-crossdressing-bank-robber/2006/08/04/1154198322639.html

[Cotties]

More than 250 have pleasured themselves for charity today in Britains first "masturbate-athon"
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-13536298,00.html?f=rss
now there's a charity I could help support

[tiger50]

Tiger...what have you been up too

A cross-dressing gunman on roller-blades - who robbed a Melbourne bank opposite his home - has been sentenced to six years jail.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/jail-for-crossdressing-bank-robber/2006/08/04/1154198322639.html


ummm was pissed at tha time mate.... :D

[Cotties]

81-year-old man carjacked by 14-year-old girl

Police say it all started at the home of an 81-year-old man on New Mexico Street. The man says a teenage girl came to his door asking to use the phone. He refused.

She came back and asked again. Again he refused.

The third time she returned she had what police say is a “replica” .45 caliber handgun and demanded the keys to the man’s car. He did not refuse.
http://www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/home.apx.-content-articles-SAV-2006-08-07-0008.html

[Norfolkdave]

Labour has tied itself in knots over the Afghan jet Hijackers
Dr Reid Home Secretary plans to make a new immigration bill labours 5th since coming to power 1997. How absurd, its only Labours obsession with " Human Rights" that stops us kicking out this criminal rabble in the first place

[Trev]

The Washington Post has announced that a new company, BusRadio, plans
to install radio equipment in school buses as a way to target
corporate advertising using school children as a captive audience. The
company's first pilot project is in Massachusetts, and is scheduled to
begin in September, targeting children as young as five.

[Cotties]

Cool dad drives tank through town to buy ice cream for kids
http://www.wowozanga.com/2006/08/04/cool-dad-drives-tank-through-town-to-buy-ice-cream-for-kids.htm

[kjguy43]

Man Run Over By 3 Vehicles, No One Stops To Help

http://www.local6.com/news/9637801/detail.html

What is this world comming to?

[Wet Beaver]

and no guys...it not the smell you get when you all fart.....



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=399387&in_page_id=1879&in_a_source=

[Jy]

I just wanted to clarify something about the distribution of books.
Books are published by publishing companies, then the distribution rights are sold to distributors who are often publishers as well, but not necessarily. The book in question was printed and published in Canada, but perhaps the rights to distribute this book in the states haven't been purchased by any American distributors. A distributor will buy the rights to sell a book based on projected sales. Given the subject matter of this book, it is possible that no American distributors were interested. I'm assuming here that Fox's information is accurate.
Because it is available on Amazon.com doesn't necessarily mean it is available in the states. It used to be that book stores wouldn't sell any books published outside their country, as the distribution and retailing of foreign publicatons was very costly and complcated then and the process took literally weeks. Because of changes in those policies, it is much easier for Amazon, in this case, to purchase an individual book from a foreign publisher without alot of red tape and transferring costs. So, theoretically, this book may not be distributed in the states, simply because no one bought the rights to distribute it, but you can still order it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.
And that concludes our mini-seminar on publishing rights and distibution.



I am reading a book entitled "Why Do People Hate America? written by Sardar and Merryl Wyn Davies, Icon Books, Toronto, Canada. It is interesting reading. I am told that this book is not sold in the United States. I would be very happy to send you a copy for your comments if you give me a postal address.


we don't ban books in America. You can buy the book on Amazon.com for $9.28

[Cotties]

Today's "buffalo heifer teacher running off with a 14-year-old dorky student" story brought to you by Vermont...hey hey...we got a good picture of them as well with the link... and to think the kids name was Randy..LOL
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=5254194

[Annie]

Woman wakes up, finds tattoo on ankle
Tue Aug 8, 7:52 PM ET

DES MOINES, Iowa - Hillary Snyder said she isn't going to let her boyfriend's antics get under her skin. Snyder, 20, awoke recently to find she had been tattooed by her boyfriend while she slept.

She said she took a painkiller with a sleeping pill before she went to bed Saturday night. When she awoke, she discovered a tattoo of a five-pointed star on her right ankle.

Snyder said she had previously told her boyfriend she didn't want a tattoo. He wanted her to get a tattoo of a five-pointed start to match one of his own, she said.

"At least he didn't flub it up," she said

The boyfriend wasn't identified. No arrests had been made. The investigation was continuing.

A police report accuses the now-former boyfriend of domestic assault. But Snyder isn't so sure.

"I mean it's not like he beat me up. There were no bruises or blood or anything. I'm just not going to see him again."

[Cotties]

Cool

89-year old grandmother encounters home invasion burglar. Doesn't have any milk and cookies to offer, but is gracious enough to share a very large can o' whoop-ass
http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=5274223&nav=AbC0

[Cotties]

New research shows immigrants not taking our jerrbs...better yet your jobs

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003190768_immigjobs11.html

[Cotties]

but my favorite of the day...and god bless teenage girls who are becoming women..

Japanese company claims to have invented chewing gum that enhances breast size. Proposed name is Double-D Mint..

http://www.euroweeklynews.com/ewn/news.php?ref=090608691615313

[spare_change]

Duplicate post

[spare_change]

WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?

My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of Iraq's regime has been completed. Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete. This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.

Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain , Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are some of the countries listed there. The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.

Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war.

The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption. Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.

In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Attack us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth.

Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe China.

I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France, Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.

I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York!

Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing something with your oil. Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty - starting now.

We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we'll be drilling for oil in Alaska - which will take care of this country's oil needs for decades to come. If you're an environmentalist who opposes this decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there. They care.

It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying, "darn tootin."

Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to eliminate homelessness in America. It is time to eliminate World Cup Soccer from America.


To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thanks guys. We owe you and we won't forget. To the nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak Arabic.


God bless America. Thank you and good night. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier.

[Cotties]

You're great Spare...a fun read ... its hard to believe you support any political party with that sort of common sense... but what do you have against soccer...all you need is something to kick and the game can be played... and it's still one of the few sports where white men can compete without using drugs...

[Annie]

Breast implants save woman's life?
Tue Aug 15, 7:43 AM ET

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli woman's breast implants saved her life when she was wounded in a Hezbollah rocket attack during

Israel’s war with the Lebanese group, a hospital spokesman said Tuesday.

Doctors found shrapnel embedded in the silicone implants, just inches from the 24-year-old's heart.

"She was saved from death," said a spokesman for Nahariya Hospital in northern Israel. The woman has been released from hospital.

[Cotties]

Well I know what I'm buying if I ever go to Israel...Breast implants save woman's life?
Tue Aug 15, 7:43 AM ET

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli woman's breast implants saved her life when she was wounded in a Hezbollah rocket attack during

Israel’s war with the Lebanese group, a hospital spokesman said Tuesday.

Doctors found shrapnel embedded in the silicone implants, just inches from the 24-year-old's heart.

"She was saved from death," said a spokesman for Nahariya Hospital in northern Israel. The woman has been released from hospital.

[Zpanther]

Well I know what I'm buying if I ever go to Israel...

Actually you'd look a lot better with breast implants anyway. They'd fill out that dress.

[MCat]

WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?

My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of Iraq's regime has been completed. Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete. This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq.This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.

I will be passing this on to my Dad...he will love it. :55

[Cotties]

Just because you bought it for me doesn't mean I wear it all the time.,.:sc

Damn boy...what did Lady P do to you while you were away?

I sure hope Beaver comes on-line soon...it'll give you something to play with..Actually you'd look a lot better with breast implants anyway. They'd fill out that dress.

[Cotties]

Nebraska man arrested for 226th time.. what happened to the three strike rule I heard about a few years back in the states..

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/breaking_news/15280196.htm

[Zpanther]

Just because you bought it for me doesn't mean I wear it all the time.,.:sc

Damn boy...what did Lady P do to you while you were away?

I sure hope Beaver comes on-line soon...it'll give you something to play with..Actually you'd look a lot better with breast implants anyway. They'd fill out that dress.

You don't have to wear it ALL the time........ but I've heard they're kinda hard to get in and out....... but that was from a Thai girl I know, sooooooooo.......

You Delbert! Lady P can't do anything to me while I'm AWAY! She does plenty to me when she and I are both home..... which hasn't been all that often lately......:(



..... Elmer's feelin' a little neglected here.......

[Zpanther]

[QUOTE=Cotties]I sure hope Beaver comes on-line soon...it'll give you something to play with [QUOTE=Cotties]

Yeah, she's fun to play with ........ when I can find her. She'll get tired of chasing pussy pretty soon.... Hey! Maybe we should think about inviting her into the Pussy Chasing Gang. She'd be a handful, but might cum in handy.

[kissiemybuttie]

Man Arrested in Death of JonBenet Ramsey


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Aug 16, 5:31 PM (ET)

By CATHERINE TSAI

(AP) Flowers, pictures and stuffed animals adorn the gravesite of JonBenet Patricia Ramsey early Friday,...
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - A man suspected in the slaying of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey nearly a decade ago was arrested Wednesday in Thailand, the district attorney said.

District Attorney Mary Lacey said the arrest followed several months of work. She disclosed no details about the suspect before a news conference scheduled for Thursday.

Federal officials familiar with the case, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the man was already being held in Bangkok on unrelated sex charges. CBS reported that the suspect, a 41-year-old second-grade teacher, will be brought back to the United States this weekend.

Ramsey family attorney Lin Wood said in Atlanta that he has been told that the suspect once lived in Conyers, Ga., outside of Atlanta. He would not comment on whether the Ramseys knew him, and he said he knew nothing else about the man.

Lin said the Ramseys learned about the suspect a least a month before JonBenet's mother, Patsy Ramsey, died in June.

"It's been a very long 10 years, and I'm just sorry Patsy isn't here for me to hug her neck," Wood said.

The girl was found beaten and strangled in the basement of the family's home in Boulder on Dec. 26, 1996.

[Cotties]

Invite Beav..... you are braver than me.... you want to give our hiding spots away to someone I feel is often worth hiding from.... I think its safer in town[QUOTE=Cotties]I sure hope Beaver comes on-line soon...it'll give you something to play with [QUOTE=Cotties]

Yeah, she's fun to play with ........ when I can find her. She'll get tired of chasing pussy pretty soon.... Hey! Maybe we should think about inviting her into the Pussy Chasing Gang. She'd be a handful, but might cum in handy.

[Jy]

This from the Toronto Sun, and written by one of Canada's most respected columnists:


By PETER WORTHINGTON

There are two key messages in the foiled attempt of terrorists in Britain to — allegedly — blow up 10 airliners as they approached landings in the U.S.

Both lessons are equally obvious, but both will be difficult for some to accept.

First is the need for vigilance and for every civilized country to support security and intelligence services even more than we have, and to co-operate and co-ordinate with allied agencies.

That sounds logical, especially in moments of crisis, or crises narrowly averted, as in this latest case.

But this verve for security fades quickly when immediate danger seems past.

Remember the hullabaloo when civil liberties and human rights groups were in a dither over U.S. President George Bush’s approval of monitoring phone calls to and from the Himalayas and suspect terror areas?

Bush was (is?) considered a greater danger by some than Osama bin Laden. And these were possible terrorist calls, not ordinary domestic calls.

We in Canada get fidgety whenever the U.S. suggests tougher border controls, or wants air marshals on planes, or to allow pilots and cockpit crews to carry low velocity weapons.

(It might be noted that although they don’t advertise the fact, on many if not most U.S. airlines, the pilots now have weapons available, and will not surrender easily — a lesson from the 9/11 skyjackings. As a potential passenger, I say good.)

In Canada, we reject the idea of authorities tapping phones or checking e-mails, etc.

But the reality is that we have to sacrifice some rights to privacy for the greater security of the country.

And we have to trust our security forces — CSIS, RCMP, provincial and local police intelligence, even military intelligence — more than we usually do, and certainly more than editorialists, commentators, political activists and civil liberty buffs would prefer.

We recently had the apprehended terror arrests in the Toronto and southern Ontario, which served clear warning that Canada is also a target viewed as an enemy too.

So get used to it — until the threat is diminished, which is unlikely in the foreseeable future.

Source of terror

The second lesson is that the source of this terror threat is militant Islamists.

This is always a touchy point, because no one here, no one in the U.S., Britain or Europe, is advocating anything resembling witch hunts or persecution of ordinary Muslims.

But there is no escaping the reality that virtually all the major terrorist acts of the past decade and beyond, have been from jihadists practising a militant perversion of religion.

That fact has to be recognized in our security efforts.

This doesn’t mean that Arabs or those who look like they are from the Middle East are automatically suspect, but it does mean that they should expect to be subjected to closer scrutiny by airport security than, say, Danish nuns, or little old ladies.

That said, increasingly, converts to Islam are being recruited as suicide bombers — so there is no template for what a potential terrorist “looks like.”

Our security elements and media should work with and gain the trust and support of Muslims in our society.

Already, Muslims are on the front line of our intelligence defences.

It seems the tipoff for the arrests in this suspected airline-boming plot out of London came from a Muslim woman who heard suspicious talk and called the police.

If so, she’s a heroine, and is representative of most Muslims.

In fact, a case can be made that Canada’s security, as well as Britain’s and perhaps America’s, depends on Muslims who know better than anyone where extremism is being fomented, what’s being said in the mosques, and perhaps what’s being planned.

We are all in this together, and it’s a “war” that must be won, else our collective future is even more perilous.

[Cotties]

a good read Jazzy

[Jy]

Thanks Cotties. I had a discussion with a neighbour yesterday about this, and she was up in arms that we had crossed the line of political correctness by a mile and most of this was probably sensationalism to sell newspapers or help Bush out in the polls. I was astounded at how naive she was being, especially as I consider her an intelligent and well-informed person. But what's really astounding is the level of ignorance among the majority of people I talk to. People seem to be more concerned about not offending anyone than about protecting their way of life. I find it deeply disturbing.a good read Jazzy

[Cotties]

Is it just me or does america have one of the worst legal systems in the world...

or as someone put it recently...a 12 man jurys job is to decide who has the best lawyer..

Spilled Decaf Costs Starbucks A Lot Of Beans
Attorney Wins $310K For Scalding her two toes..

http://wcbstv.com/watercooler/local_story_228075131.html

[Sandy]

they finally caught jon benet killer. it was her teaher. or a teacher i should say.

[GeekMaster]

I have to agree with you wholeheartedly Jazzy. What you are describing is exactly the ignorance of "real life" that has been going on here in the US for a couple of generations now.

The people that are willing to shackle our intelligence departments and military, by pushing "Protection of Civil Liberties", are the same ones that, when an attack happens, will scream "Why didn't someone do something to prevent this?"

What I call the "Dumbing Down" of America (and I suspect possibly Canada too), by not making sure our children get a real education, and also keeping our children from knowing and being aware of what goes on in the "Real outside world", is the greatest threat to our security.

Our enemies will just wait till most of the population, (those who control things anyway), are too ignorant, un-informed, ill-equipped, and unwilling to defend us against their attacks. Then they will simply slide in and take us by invoking the protections that the "Protect Civil Liberties at all Costs!" group have put in place.

I fear, that day is fast approaching.

:spbx:



Thanks Cotties. I had a discussion with a neighbour yesterday about this, and she was up in arms that we had crossed the line of political correctness by a mile and most of this was probably sensationalism to sell newspapers or help Bush out in the polls. I was astounded at how naive she was being, especially as I consider her an intelligent and well-informed person. But what's really astounding is the level of ignorance among the majority of people I talk to. People seem to be more concerned about not offending anyone than about protecting their way of life. I find it deeply disturbing.

[spare_change]

What I call the "Dumbing Down" of America (and I suspect possibly Canada too), by not making sure our children get a real education, and also keeping our children from knowing and being aware of what goes on in the "Real outside world", is the greatest threat to our security.

Our enemies will just wait till most of the population, (those who control things anyway), are too ignorant, un-informed, ill-equipped, and unwilling to defend us against their attacks. Then they will simply slide in and take us by invoking the protections that the "Protect Civil Liberties at all Costs!" group have put in place.

Just heard a radio interview this AM -- a group of educators reviewed the text books being used in Saudi and Irani elementary schools. There was a clear anti-christian, anti-west bias in their teachings, some even going so far as to glorify the sacrifice of 10 yr olds acting as suicide bombers. It was their professional opinion that the governments were trying to shape the minds of the children to support a next-generation cataclysmic confrontation.

These books are also used in Pakistani Muslim schools (but funded by Saudi Arabia).

So, this really isn't about us -- it's about our children.

Oh, by the way, these books are used in the US to provide training in some of the mosques (one of which was located about 4 blocks from the White House).

[GeekMaster]

Just more information to make my point. Anyone who thinks our enemies will listen to talk and polite commentary, or have anything but our total destruction, are living in a "All people are basically good inside" fantasy land!!!

"All people are basically good inside" is one of the most dangerous "urban myths" that is being propigated to our youth today. It is a nice theory, but has no basis in reality. People being good on the inside is the result of being raised and taught that way. Our enemies are indoctrinating their children to be exactly the opposite, and so to become exactly like them.

I was going to post the article that Jazzy posted here, in the Profiling thread. Do you think it will stir up too much if I do? (With Jazzy's permission, of course)


Just heard a radio interview this AM -- a group of educators reviewed the text books being used in Saudi and Irani elementary schools. There was a clear anti-christian, anti-west bias in their teachings, some even going so far as to glorify the sacrifice of 10 yr olds acting as suicide bombers. It was their professional opinion that the governments were trying to shape the minds of the children to support a next-generation cataclysmic confrontation.

These books are also used in Pakistani Muslim schools (but funded by Saudi Arabia).

So, this really isn't about us -- it's about our children.

Oh, by the way, these books are used in the US to provide training in some of the mosques (one of which was located about 4 blocks from the White House).

[Jy]

That's a good idea, Geek. I was wondering afterwards if that's where it should have been posted. Just more information to make my point. Anyone who thinks our enemies will listen to talk and polite commentary, or have anything but our total destruction, are living in a "All people are basically good inside" fantasy land!!!

"All people are basically good inside" is one of the most dangerous "urban myths" that is being propigated to our youth today. It is a nice theory, but has no basis in reality. People being good on the inside is the result of being raised and taught that way. Our enemies are indoctrinating their children to be exactly the opposite, and so to become exactly like them.

I was going to post the article that Jazzy posted here, in the Profiling thread. Do you think it will stir up too much if I do? (With Jazzy's permission, of course)

[Zpanther]

FORGET RELAXATION; THE WAY TO BEAT STRESS IS TO CONJURE TORRID SEXUAL FANTASIES

http://www.stressbusting.co.uk/articles/news_fantasies.asp

Stress getting to you? Relaxing isn't the way to go. Instead of spending time and energy on yoga and meditation, Stress Guru Craig Mardus says no-limit sexual fantasies will do the trick-the wilder the better.

The aim is not to feel relaxed; it is to feel excited. That way, the debilitating worry of anxiety is replaced with a rush of pleasure. 'Usually, you'll notice you're smiling,' says Mardus. 'If not, you're not in the right motel.'

[Cotties]

torrid sexual fantasies...does he mean the sort of sex where hugging after it isn't needed in order to get that warm glowing feeling....


I'll try it when I get home.... well before the wife gets home anyway...
FORGET RELAXATION; THE WAY TO BEAT STRESS IS TO CONJURE TORRID SEXUAL FANTASIES

http://www.stressbusting.co.uk/articles/news_fantasies.asp

Stress getting to you? Relaxing isn't the way to go. Instead of spending time and energy on yoga and meditation, Stress Guru Craig Mardus says no-limit sexual fantasies will do the trick-the wilder the better.

[Jy]

Gee! No wonder I'm so annoyingly happy and upbeat!! That explains everything!FORGET RELAXATION; THE WAY TO BEAT STRESS IS TO CONJURE TORRID SEXUAL FANTASIES

http://www.stressbusting.co.uk/articles/news_fantasies.asp

Stress getting to you? Relaxing isn't the way to go. Instead of spending time and energy on yoga and meditation, Stress Guru Craig Mardus says no-limit sexual fantasies will do the trick-the wilder the better.

[Cotties]

holy fudge...this judge just got 4 years for exposing himself in court many many times.....
he also liked to use a penis pump while at work....talk about a hard job

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6024216,00.html

where the fudge is Bristow Okla?

[Zpanther]

Gee! No wonder I'm so annoyingly happy and upbeat!! That explains everything!

There ya go honey...... I knew that all along.




Damn! Wonder what her 'no-limit fantsies are about.........:sc

[Penny]

I bet a lot of his cases are going to get re tried :(



holy fudge...this judge just got 4 years for exposing himself in court many many times.....
he also liked to use a penis pump while at work....talk about a hard job

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6024216,00.html

where the fudge is Bristow Okla?

[Cotties]

Its just amazing to think a judge is sitting there behind his throne with a penis pump on making decisions if you go to jail or not..I bet a lot of his cases are going to get re tried :(

[GeekMaster]

Its just amazing to think a judge is sitting there behind his throne with a penis pump on making decisions if you go to jail or not..

Cotties, I think if you changed the word judge to legislator, that could describe the US Senate, and the House of Representatives.

It would explain a lot of the decisions and laws they pass, or don't pass!!!!

:spbx:

[spare_change]

I bet a lot of his cases are going to get re tried :(

Probably not -- there is no legal precedent for it. Judges have been known to sleep thru trials.

Each case would require a specific misapplication of judicial powers in order to be considered for re-trial.

Heck, if Cotties can wear one and teach school, why can't a judge run a trial?

[Cotties]

Screening of foreigners for teaching jobsgets overhaul


SIRIKUL BUNNAG and AGENCIES

The Education Ministry plans to issue standard regulations for the screening of foreigners who apply for teaching jobs.

The regulations will be applicable to all international schools and state and private schools offering bilingual education, permanent secretary for education Kasama Varavarn told the International Schools Association following the detention of John Mark Karr, a suspect in a high-profile murder case, who arrived back in the United States yesterdaythey finally caught jon benet killer. it was her teaher. or a teacher i should say.

When I first heard about this I wished it wasn't true. You guys[my friends] and my family get reminded of me thru bad publicity. Anyway...screw that. My Big Boss sends me an e-amil saturday telling me to get all teachers paperwork in order and make sure it stays in order. Its strange but an incident involving negative press about this country backfires on the ex-pat community heavily. Its a week after they have caught him and it is still head lining the front pages and the news channels... I hope they get him to Colorado and shoot him....thats all I hope...

[MCat]

Screening of foreigners for teaching jobsgets overhaul


SIRIKUL BUNNAG and AGENCIES

The Education Ministry plans to issue standard regulations for the screening of foreigners who apply for teaching jobs.

The regulations will be applicable to all international schools and state and private schools offering bilingual education, permanent secretary for education Kasama Varavarn told the International Schools Association following the detention of John Mark Karr, a suspect in a high-profile murder case, who arrived back in the United States yesterday

When I first heard about this I wished it wasn't true. You guys[my friends] and my family get reminded of me thru bad publicity. Anyway...screw that. My Big Boss sends me an e-amil saturday telling me to get all teachers paperwork in order and make sure it stays in order. Its strange but an incident involving negative press about this country backfires on the ex-pat community heavily. Its a week after they have caught him and it is still head lining the front pages and the news channels... I hope they get him to Colorado and shoot him....thats all I hope...

As long as your stuff is good you'll be fine....right? Stay on the up and up. Too bad one bad apple makes it hard for everyone else. Will think positive thoughts for you.:55

[Jy]

Oh, they're gooooooooooooooood! But I'm not sure you're ready to hear them ,hun.
There ya go honey...... I knew that all along.




Damn! Wonder what her 'no-limit fantsies are about.........:sc

[Annie]

Screening of foreigners for teaching jobsgets overhaul


SIRIKUL BUNNAG and AGENCIES

The Education Ministry plans to issue standard regulations for the screening of foreigners who apply for teaching jobs.

The regulations will be applicable to all international schools and state and private schools offering bilingual education, permanent secretary for education Kasama Varavarn told the International Schools Association following the detention of John Mark Karr, a suspect in a high-profile murder case, who arrived back in the United States yesterday

When I first heard about this I wished it wasn't true. You guys[my friends] and my family get reminded of me thru bad publicity. Anyway...screw that. My Big Boss sends me an e-amil saturday telling me to get all teachers paperwork in order and make sure it stays in order. Its strange but an incident involving negative press about this country backfires on the ex-pat community heavily. Its a week after they have caught him and it is still head lining the front pages and the news channels... I hope they get him to Colorado and shoot him....thats all I hope...

Well the really sick part about it is that the wierdo may not have done it! There is quite a bit of evidence that he might not have been in Colorado at that time. He could just be really sick bastard full of a lot lies.

This asshole is going to be in our news for quite some time!

[Cotties]

I hear he has been making enquiries at a local sex change surgery not far from my work...


he's a fact..Thailand has the second highest amount of sex changes in the world...just behind America
Well the really sick part about it is that the wierdo may not have done it! There is quite a bit of evidence that he might not have been in Colorado at that time. He could just be really sick bastard full of a lot lies.

This asshole is going to be in our news for quite some time!

[spare_change]

sex change???? hmmmmmm


I'm not getting any ---


Can they change that?

[Cotties]

http://mosnews.com/news/2006/08/01/horrblrmurder.shtml

This comes with a great picture..

A Russian guy likes to eat decapitated head soup....delicious

[Cotties]

were you out walking the trails this morning...I heard a colorado man fell 800 feet...and brushed himself off as if nothing happened

http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=391b9f74-0abe-421a-000c-28b6f6a4069d&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf&asex change???? hmmmmmm


I'm not getting any ---


Can they change that?lucky he didn't notice the brain damage:na

[Annie]

Nude teens raise eyebrows
By Scott Christianson Fri Aug 25, 10:10 AM ET

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont (Reuters) - Some have appeared naked in a downtown parking lot. Others rode their bicycles or simply strolled the streets in the nude.

Teenagers in the quaint Vermont town of Brattleboro are raising eyebrows this summer with brazen displays of nudity.

So far they haven't been arrested or ticketed: public nudity isn't illegal in the town of 13,000 people, unless it's done to arouse sexual gratification.

Vermont has a live-and-let-live tradition, allowing skinny-dipping and nude sunbathing. Brattleboro, the first permanent English settlement in the state in 1724, is home to a community of writers, artists and musicians as well as transplanted entrepreneurs from Boston and New York.

When the weather grew hot this year, a couple of dozen teens took to holding hula hoop contests, riding bikes and parading past the shops wearing only their birthday suits.

Nobody, including the police, seemed to take offense until one local, Theresa Toney, went before the town government in August to complain about a group of youngsters naked in a parking lot.

"The parking lot is not a strip club," she said. "What about children seeing this?"

Town officials asked their attorney to draft an ordinance to ban such displays for the Select Board to vote on in September. When the teens heard about it, some staged a nude sit-in.

"I don't see why it's such a big deal," said Alec McPherson, a recent high school graduate as he sat at a coffee shop table, browsing a thick volume of artwork from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Everyone's naked in this book."

His companion, Jeremiah Compton, a high school junior who plays in a local metal-and-punk band, agreed. "It's just that we're bored and expressing our right," he said.

"We have a nuclear power plant a few miles away and a ridiculous war in the Middle East, countries getting bombed," said Ian Bigelow, a 23-year-old who had gathered with some of his friends outside a bookstore. "So why's it such a big problem if we chose to get nude?"

[milf2000]

it's local news, but news. a 25 yr.old guy that i went to school with was arrested for DUI and then went to court drunk.

[Cotties]

The cautionary tale of a janitor, his dildo, a rope and two Samoans. You can't make this stuff up

thats the headline I read...

http://www.ocweekly.com/news/news/das-booty/25716/?ref=nr/

[Nyc_45]

The cautionary tale of a janitor, his dildo, a rope and two Samoans. You can't make this stuff up

thats the headline I read...

http://www.ocweekly.com/news/news/das-booty/25716/?ref=nr/ This guys a real pain in the arse..... Even to himself :D :D :D

[Cotties]

I hope the take all his cash for being a scammer This guys a real pain in the arse..... Even to himself :D :D :D

[Wet Beaver]

are they meltting or growing.....why can't they make up thier minds...


They found warmer winters and cooler summers, combined with more snow and rainfall, could be causing some mountain glaciers to increase in size.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/5283278.stm




the end is near...........we need another ice age to make these people go away....

[GeekMaster]

A serious item we should all take note of...

The residents of Pluto will be protesting this, you can be sure...


5 Things That Need a Downgrade Like Pluto
Sunday, August 27, 2006; Page M03

Last week, the International Astronomical Union stripped Pluto of its official status as a planet. Here are five other things we'd really like to see demoted.

1. "Godfather III." This "film" is just not worthy of "Godfather" status.

2. Gluttony. If it remains a deadly sin, a lot of us are in trouble.

3. Tour de France/100 yard dash. Not a sport if winners keep getting busted for 'roids.

4. Segways. Try walking, pal.

5. Tom Cruise. Downgrade to a B-list actor . . . oh wait, already done. Thanks, Paramount.



Exit Pluto, enter a problem

Peter Weekes
August 27, 2006


FOR THE Melbourne Planetarium, the timing of the decision to airbrush Pluto from its position as the solar system's ninth and smallest planet was perfect. The same can't be said about the rest of the world though.

As educators around the world grapple with the earth-bound reality of updating school curriculums and text books, by chance the planetarium's present exhibition examines what constitutes a planet.

"The Problem with Pluto is probably the most up-to-date educational resource out there at the moment because it tackles all the questions of what constitutes a planet, which is how this whole debate about Pluto began," a spokeswoman said.

"It's great timing because people can walk away with a thorough understanding of what constitutes a planet and why the decision was made to push Pluto into the dwarf category."

In the wake of the decision by the International Astronomical Union to strip Pluto's status, the Planetarium is reviewing all its educational literature. "I think a lot of things will have to change from posters and books and even the rhymes we learnt at school," the spokeswoman said, adding that they hadn't even started thinking about the cost of losing Pluto.

Nor has the Education Department, which must update the school curriculum and text books across the state.

On online auction site eBay, there was only one Pluto item yesterday, a "Save Pluto" T-shirt, which only fetched $18.50, and was outsold by a Kermit the Frog T-shirt. Pluto has had a dog of a week.

[Annie]

Woman crashes when teaching dog to drive
Mon Aug 28, 8:13 AM ET

BEIJING - A woman in Hohhot, the capital of north China's Inner Mongolia region, crashed her car while giving her dog a driving lesson, the official Xinhua News Agency said Monday.

No injuries were reported although both vehicles were slightly damaged, it said.

The woman, identified only be her surname, Li, said her dog "was fond of crouching on the steering wheel and often watched her drive," according to Xinhua.

"She thought she would let the dog 'have a try' while she operated the accelerator and brake," the report said. "They did not make it far before crashing into an oncoming car."

Xinhua did not say what kind of dog or vehicles were involved but Li paid for repairs.

[matt1426]

Don't Drive Angry

[Penny]

:D lol

[Annie]

:D lol
Yeah and to think I thought my son was goofy when he was trying to teach Spot how to spit!

[Wet Beaver]

this pisses me off.....

Illegal alien march...sponsored by Miller Beer!



http://michellemalkin.com/archives/005845.htm

[SirFox]

this pisses me off.....

Illegal alien march...sponsored by Miller Beer!

http://michellemalkin.com/archives/005845.htm


I saw that WB....and you know it isn't only in the States.....the illegals here in France have a right to march IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A LEGAL RESIDENCE permit when they are illegally in EUROPE!

Where are the IMMIGRATION SERVICES ?

[Annie]

this pisses me off.....

Illegal alien march...sponsored by Miller Beer!



http://michellemalkin.com/archives/005845.htm
Wow! That pisses me off too!

[Sandy]

that makes me mad to, hell what next ? :nu

[hoss]

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - Steve Irwin, the Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed Monday by a stingray barb during a diving expedition, media reports said.


Irwin, 44, was filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Queensland state when the accident occurred, Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on its website.


The Australian Broadcasting Corp. said Irwin was diving near Low Isles Reef near the resort town of Port Douglas, about 2,100 kilometres north of the state capital of Brisbane when the incident happened.


Queensland ambulance service spokesman Bob Hamil confirmed that a diver had been killed by a stingray off Lowe Isles Reef, but said the person's name wasn't being released pending notification of the family.


A rescue helicopter was sent from the nearby city of Cairns, and paramedics from it confirmed the diver's death.


"The probable cause of death is stingray strike to the chest," Hamil said.


Staff at Australia Zoo, Irwin's zoo in southern Queensland, said they had heard the media reports but could not make any comment.


Irwin is famous for his enthusiasm for wildlife and his catchcry "Crikey!" in his television program, Crocodile Hunter, which was first broadcast in Australia in 1992 and has been broadcast around the world on the Discovery channel.


He rode his image into a feature film, and developed the Australia Zoo as a tourist attraction.


The public image was dented in 2004 when Irwin triggered an uproar by holding his baby in one arm while feeding large crocodiles inside a zoo pen. Irwin claimed at the time there was no danger to his son, and authorities declined to charge Irwin with violating safety regulations.


Later that year, he was accused of getting too close to penguins, a seal and humpback whales in Antarctica while making a documentary. Irwin denied any wrongdoing, and an Australian Environment Department investigation recommended no action be taken against him.


He is survived by his American wife Terri Irwin, from Oregon, who was Terri Raines before they married in 1992, their daughter Bindi Sue, 8, and son Bob, who will turn 3 in December.

[Cotties]

He was a good guy...Its a real shame...a one of a kind and a great ambassador to Australia...I sure he'll be remembered

[tiger50]

He was a good guy...Its a real shame...a one of a kind and a great ambassador to Australia...I sure he'll be remembered

yeh just heard about it an hour ago... yeh he will be remembered...

[Annie]

Wow.. now that is sad! My son and I really enjoyed watching him! He was so passionate about what he was doing.

[Sandy]

that is sad , and yes he will be remembered.

[Itshardon-theroad]

Had to explain that to my son this morning. I think he took it better than I did.

[Cotties]

Chinese government bans Lonely Planet's China guidebook for showing Taiwan in different color on map. Apparently had no problem with its warnings against pickpockets, kidnapping, repression of political dissidents, horrific squat toilets..

[Annie]

Had to explain that to my son this morning. I think he took it better than I did.
My 12 year old was a little disturbed by it. We used to watch Steve's show on Saturday mornings together. For about a year it was kind of a ritual with us.

[SirFox]

Was looking at EURONEWS and saw that there was war with a place called.....TRANSNISTRIA... I looked it up and found on WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transnistria
QUOTE:

The War of Transnistria involved armed clashes on a limited scale that broke out between the Transnistrian separatists and the Moldovan police as early as November 1990 at Dubasari. Fighting intensified throughout 1992 until a ceasefire that same year which has held ever since.

Background

Most of the territory of the current Republic of Moldova was incorporated into the Soviet Union with the creation of the Moldavian SSR in 1940. The act, later denounced by present-day Moldova which declared it "null and void" in its Declaration of Independence in 1991, followed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Previous to the creation of the Moldavian SSR, Moldova to the west of the Dniester river was part of Romania whereas Transnistria to the east of the Dniester was part of the Soviet Union.

During the last years of the 1980's, the political landscape of the USSR was changing due to Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of perestroika and glasnost, which allowed some political liberalization at the regional level. In the Moldavian SSR, as in many other parts of the Soviet Union, exclusivist nationalism became the leading political force. In August and September 1989, the Moldavian Supreme Soviet enacted laws introducing the Latin Romanian alphabet for written Moldovan language and making it the country's first official language, in place of Russian. On 27 April 1990 the Supreme Soviet adopted a new tricolour flag (red, yellow and blue) with the Moldavian coat of arms and changed the national anthem to that of Romania.

UNQUOTE..

[Cotties]

Thats news to me Fox...interesting..I ran a search on on going wars

this is what I came up with...........

Ongoing wars
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
List of wars - List of wars before 1000 - List of wars 1000–1499 - List of wars 1500–1799 - List of wars 1800–1899 - List of wars 1900–1944 - List of wars 1945–1989 - List of wars 1990–2002- List of wars 2003–current - Ongoing wars


1.Sites of armed conflicts worldwide1964–present Colombian Armed Conflict (aka Colombian Civil War, Colombian Conflict)
Late 1960s–present New People's Army insurgency and
2.Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines
3.1983–present Sri Lankan civil war
4.1984–present Kurdish Separatist Insurgency, Turkey and Kurdistan
5.1984–present Free Papua Movement, Western New Guinea, Indonesia
6.1988–present Casamance Conflict in Senegal
7.1988–present Somali Civil War
8.1989-present Kashmir conflict
9.1993–present Ethnic conflict in Nagaland, India
10.1996–present Nepal Civil War
11.1999–present Ituri Conflict (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
12.1999–present Second Chechen War (Russia)
13.2000–present al-Aqsa Intifada, in Israel and the Palestinian territories
14.2000–present Conflict in Laos involving the Hmong
15.2001–present United States war in Afghanistan
16.2001–present Civil War in Côte d'Ivoire
17.2001–present South Thailand insurgency
18.2002–present Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines
19.2003–present Iraq War
20.2003–present Balochistan conflict, Pakistan
21.2003–present Darfur conflict (Sudan)
22.Chadian-Sudanese conflict and the Second Chadian Civil War, extensions of the Darfur conflict
23.2004–present Waziristan War, Pakistan
24.2005–present Western Sahara Independence Intifada
25.2006–present 2006 Israel-Lebanon crisis


any guess at what religion stands out?

[spare_change]

Thats news to me Fox...interesting..I ran a search on on going wars

this is what I came up with...........

Ongoing wars
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
List of wars - List of wars before 1000 - List of wars 1000–1499 - List of wars 1500–1799 - List of wars 1800–1899 - List of wars 1900–1944 - List of wars 1945–1989 - List of wars 1990–2002- List of wars 2003–current - Ongoing wars


1.Sites of armed conflicts worldwide1964–present Colombian Armed Conflict (aka Colombian Civil War, Colombian Conflict)
Late 1960s–present New People's Army insurgency and
2.Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines
3.1983–present Sri Lankan civil war
4.1984–present Kurdish Separatist Insurgency, Turkey and Kurdistan
5.1984–present Free Papua Movement, Western New Guinea, Indonesia
6.1988–present Casamance Conflict in Senegal
7.1988–present Somali Civil War
8.1989-present Kashmir conflict
9.1993–present Ethnic conflict in Nagaland, India
10.1996–present Nepal Civil War
11.1999–present Ituri Conflict (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
12.1999–present Second Chechen War (Russia)
13.2000–present al-Aqsa Intifada, in Israel and the Palestinian territories
14.2000–present Conflict in Laos involving the Hmong
15.2001–present United States war in Afghanistan
16.2001–present Civil War in Côte d'Ivoire
17.2001–present South Thailand insurgency
18.2002–present Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines
19.2003–present Iraq War
20.2003–present Balochistan conflict, Pakistan
21.2003–present Darfur conflict (Sudan)
22.Chadian-Sudanese conflict and the Second Chadian Civil War, extensions of the Darfur conflict
23.2004–present Waziristan War, Pakistan
24.2005–present Western Sahara Independence Intifada
25.2006–present 2006 Israel-Lebanon crisis


any guess at what religion stands out?


Yep -- clearly, it is those warmongering Americans responsible for all the trouble in the world today.

[Cotties]

well I guess american culture is a spreading religion....


Yep -- clearly, it is those warmongering Americans responsible for all the trouble in the world today.I was expecting more countries to be involved in wars...a nice surprise

[Cotties]

Civil War in Côte d'Ivoire

is that the Ivory Coast?I could run a search for it but I want to see who's clever

[Cotties]

Hey Mr Fox or anyone else.... I watched this series on countries that don't exist but do..... very good...take a look and keep an eye out for it

HOLIDAYS IN THE DANGER ZONE:
PLACES THAT DON'T EXIST


There are almost 200 official countries in the world, but there are dozens more breakaway states which are determined to be separate and independent.

All of the breakaway states have declared independence after violent struggles with a neighbour. Some now survive peacefully, but others are a magnet for terrorists and weapons smuggling, and have armies ready for a fight.

In these two programmes Simon Reeve visits six such places: Somaliland, Trans-Dniester and Taiwan (part 1); Nagorno-Karabakh, South Ossetia and Abkhazia (part 2).



http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/places-that-dont-exist.shtml

[SirFox]

Thats news to me Fox...interesting..I ran a search on on going wars

this is what I came up with...........

Ongoing wars
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
List of wars - List of wars before 1000 - List of wars 1000–1499 - List of wars 1500–1799 - List of wars 1800–1899 - List of wars 1900–1944 - List of wars 1945–1989 - List of wars 1990–2002- List of wars 2003–current - Ongoing wars


1.Sites of armed conflicts worldwide1964–present Colombian Armed Conflict (aka Colombian Civil War, Colombian Conflict)
Late 1960s–present New People's Army insurgency and
2.Islamic Insurgency in the Philippines
3.1983–present Sri Lankan civil war
4.1984–present Kurdish Separatist Insurgency, Turkey and Kurdistan
5.1984–present Free Papua Movement, Western New Guinea, Indonesia
6.1988–present Casamance Conflict in Senegal
7.1988–present Somali Civil War
8.1989-present Kashmir conflict
9.1993–present Ethnic conflict in Nagaland, India
10.1996–present Nepal Civil War
11.1999–present Ituri Conflict (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
12.1999–present Second Chechen War (Russia)
13.2000–present al-Aqsa Intifada, in Israel and the Palestinian territories
14.2000–present Conflict in Laos involving the Hmong
15.2001–present United States war in Afghanistan
16.2001–present Civil War in Côte d'Ivoire
17.2001–present South Thailand insurgency
18.2002–present Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines
19.2003–present Iraq War
20.2003–present Balochistan conflict, Pakistan
21.2003–present Darfur conflict (Sudan)
22.Chadian-Sudanese conflict and the Second Chadian Civil War, extensions of the Darfur conflict
23.2004–present Waziristan War, Pakistan
24.2005–present Western Sahara Independence Intifada
25.2006–present 2006 Israel-Lebanon crisis


any guess at what religion stands out?

How about JAINISM?
Indeed Cote d'Ivory is Ivory Coast....

[Fishercat]

Steve Irwin's death.

[Annie]

Ryan gets 6½ years in prison
September 6, 2006

A stoic former Gov. George Ryan was sentenced this afternoon to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for years of corruption while he held state office.

Before U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer imposed the sentence, Ryan apologized to voters for his actions.

“When they elected me as the governor of this state, they expected better. And I let them down. For that I apologize,” Ryan said. “The result deeply pains me. This is the saddest day of my life.”

Ryan’s co-defendant, Lawrence Warner, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison — a sentence announced about 90 minutes after Ryan’s.

Ryan, 72, showed no expression when the sentence was handed down. Nor did his wife Lura Lynn, who sat behind him and beside former Gov. Jim Thompson.

Ryan was convicted in April of steering contracts and leases to his pals, including Warner, while taking gifts, vacations and cash in return. Ryan was also convicted of lying to FBI agents.

The sentence is the exact same term given to Ryan’s former right hand man and protege, Scott Fawell. But Fawell, who testified against Ryan, was just 45 years old when sentenced in 2003.

Pallmeyer said Ryan’s conviction could overshadow what he did in a lifetime of politics.

“For many people, the corruption will eclipse the policy decisions,” the judge said. “That’s one thing Mr. Fawell does not suffer.”

Also in the courtroom was U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, FBI Special-Agent-In-Charge Robert Grant and the Rev. Duane “Scott” Willis and his wife, Janet. The couple lost six of their kids in a 1994 accident linked to a truck driver that had paid bribes to get his commercial driver’s license. That accident led to the Operation Safe Road investigation that snared Ryan and Fawell.

Ryan faced eight to 10 years in prison. His lawyers asked for 30 months, citing his age, his health issues and those of his wife.

Ryan’s family, including his son and five daughters were in the courtroom. They previously sent letters to Pallmeyer asking for leniency.

Before the sentence, Ryan said the sentence the government was seeking “for a man my age and my health would be tantamount to a death sentence. I ask that you temper your judgment in light of the good that I’ve tried to do during my 72 years of life.”

Ryan thanked Thompson’s law firm, Winston & Strawn, for its work in offering “a defense that I desperately needed but could not afford.”

And he said he was worried about Lura Lynn.

“It’s for my wife that I harbor the greatest anxiety,” Ryan said. “I know now that we face the prospect of involuntary separation.”

[SirFox]

Discovery of abnormal 'intersex' fish in Potomac River raise questions about human impact



7:21 a.m. September 6, 2006

WASHINGTON – Scientists say abnormal “intersex” fish, with both male and female characteristics, have been discovered in the Potomac River and its tributaries across the Capitol Region, raising questions about how contaminants are affecting millions of people who drink tap water there.

“I don't know, and I don't think anybody knows, the answer to that question right now: Is the effect in the fish transferable to humans?” said Thomas Jacobus, general manager of the Washington Aqueduct, which filters river water for residents to drink in the District of Columbia, Arlington, Va., and Falls Church, Va.

So far, there is no evidence that tap water from the Potomac is unsafe to drink, according to Jacobus and officials at other area utilities.

Humans should be less susceptible to pollutants than fish because of their larger bodies and different hormone systems. And unlike fish, their bodies are not constantly exposed to the water.

The worrisome fish were first found in a West Virginia stream in 2003. Now, scientists are finding male smallmouth and largemouth bass with immature eggs in their sex organs at testing sites dotting the region.

Last month's testing at three tributaries emptying into the Potomac revealed that more than 80 percent of all male smallmouth bass found were growing eggs, according to Vicki S. Blazer, a fish pathologist with the U.S. Geological Survey.

At a testing site in Washington, seven of 13 male largemouth bass showed some kind of unusual feminine characteristic, Blazer told The Washington Post. Six of the seven tested positive for a protein used to produce eggs and three actually carried eggs.

Although scientists have not identified the source or sources of the problem, the results appear to suggest that the Potomac River and its tributaries have a problem with so-called “endocrine disrupters,” which can tamper with natural chemical signals.

In the past 10 years, pollutants mimicking hormones have raised alarms around the world as alligators, frogs, polar bears and other animals have developed abnormalities.

Scientists have identified a large number of pollutants that could be to blame – including human estrogen from processed sewage, animal estrogen from farm manure, certain pesticides and soap additives.

The discovery in Minnesota over a decade ago of frogs with extra legs, ovaries in males and other deformities was considered an early warning sign of environmental distress linked to farm chemicals.

Congress in 1996 required the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study how the pollutants may affect human health. A decade later, however, officials said the agency hasn't tested any chemical, the Post reported.

“I would have hoped it would have been faster, but this is a very difficult program,” said Clifford Gabriel, director of the EPA's Office of Science Coordination and Policy.

- Quoted from the San Diego News, 6 Sept 2006.

Imagine what may happen to the males on this Forum in a few years.
I am running from the Potomac River...

[cherokeered]

Blair Says He Will Step Down Within 12 Months







LONDON, Sept. 7 -- Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has led Britain for nearly a decade through economic prosperity and the pain of war, announced Thursday that he would resign within 12 months.

Battered by diving public approval ratings and an increasingly acrimonious feud with his presumed successor, Chancellor Gordon Brown, Blair appeared stunned at the fevered demands in recent days that he make clear when he would step down. On Wednesday, eight junior members of his administration quit, the latest members of his party to say publicly that Blair has become a liability for them at the polls.

"The first thing I'd like to do is to apologize, actually," Blair said during a visit to a London school, adding that the Labor Party's public spat in the past week "has not been our finest hour."

"What is important now is that we understand that it's the interests of the country that come first and we move on," he said. Then, addressing what he called "my timing and date of departure," he said he would not be Labor's leader when it held its 2007 annual conference. That means he will leave at some point before this time next year.

"I think the precise timetable should be left up to me," he said. With an uncharacteristically weary look for a man famous for his ear-to-ear smile, Blair added, "I would have preferred to do this in my own way."

It was a muffled, small beginning to the final chapter of a historic premiership. Since his party's landslide election in 1997, Blair, 53, has outlasted every other major European leader in office and become one of the world's most recognized statesmen.

It was unclear if Blair's announcement would satisfy his critics.

"Some of Gordon Brown's supporters no doubt hold the view that since Blair has said he is going, the best thing is to get it over and done with," Karen Buck, a Labor member of Parliament who is close to Blair, said in an interview.

"He has been without doubt the most successful leader Labor has ever had in terms of winning elections," she said, citing gains in the economy, health services and education. But Blair's support of the Iraq war and his reluctance to call for an immediate cease-fire during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which many people here saw as another siding with Washington, "have been a major factor in undermining party support for him," she said.

While most West European leaders opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Blair argued passionately that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction and was an imminent threat. When those claims were discredited, Blair's popularity here suffered severely. In a YouGov poll in July, only 27 percent of respondents said they were satisfied with Blair's job performance.

Despite the political cost, Blair has remained an unwavering spokesman for the Iraq war and has committed thousands of British troops to Afghanistan as well. "The Iraqi and Afghan fight for democracy is our fight," he told an audience in Los Angeles last month. "Same values. Same enemy. Victory for them is victory for us all."

The next general election must be held by 2010 at the latest. When Blair steps aside, Labor members will vote for a new leader. If Brown is selected, as is expected, he will automatically become prime minister as the head of the largest party in Parliament. Although he has effectively been the second-ranking official in the country for more than nine years, Brown's supporters want him to have enough time to prove his command of the top job before facing David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party, in the general election.

Buck said she believed Blair would leave next May and hoped that other party members would not squabble over "a few months here or there."

Blair has won three consecutive elections and served longer than any other prime minister since 1827, except for Margaret Thatcher.

But the scene outside the school where Blair spoke Thursday highlighted his recent unpopularity. While teachers and some students applauded, others joined a noisy antiwar protest. Some held up a four-foot-high model of a dog biscuit as a gift for "Tony the Poodle," a reference to what many Britons see as his blind obedience to President Bush.

Blair's popularity has also plummeted because of problems closer to home. Many Britons blame his policies for what they see as an excessive flow of immigrants into Britain over the past 10 years. A police investigation into Labor's campaign financing and sex scandals involving leading members of his cabinet also hurt his reputation.

"And lots of people are just tired of him," said Iain McLean, a professor of politics at Oxford University. Tired, he said, of a Blair who pursues policies, at home and abroad, as if he were on "God's mission to put the world right."

"I certainly welcome what he said," said Mark Tami, a Labor member of Parliament who resigned Wednesday from Blair's government. But Tami said Blair would soon need to be more specific about his resignation date. "Over the next several weeks we will be able to tell if the uncertainty over his departure has ended," he said.

The seeds of Thursday's statement were sown in October 2004, when Blair made two announcements in an interview with the BBC: He would go into the hospital the following day for a minor heart operation, and his third term as prime minister would be his last.

Blair has faced questions ever since about exactly when he would go.

Brown, 55, the prime minister's old friend and increasingly bitter rival, said Thursday that Blair had put the country in a "unique situation" by saying "he does not want to lead our party and our government into the next general election." While many analysts said they believed Brown helped orchestrate a virtual coup against Blair this week, Brown's supporters denied that.

"When I met the prime minister yesterday, I said to him -- as I've said on many occasions, and I repeat today -- it is for him to make the decision" about when to step down, Brown told reporters during a visit to his native Scotland. "I said also to him . . . that I will support him in the decision he makes."

Although Brown is the most likely successor, other top Labor officials, including Home Secretary John Reid, could mount a challenge.

Brown, the rumpled, bear-like son of an austere Scottish preacher, is a serious, brooding policy wonk far different from the flashy, telegenic Blair. But his foreign and domestic policies would be similar to Blair's, said Tony Travers, a government specialist at the London School of Economics.

As Britain's longest-serving chancellor of the exchequer, Brown has been widely credited with disciplined stewardship of financial policy. Citing years of strong growth, low inflation and low unemployment, Travers said: "You can't argue with the figures. It's an extraordinary achievement."

Just before he was whisked away in his dark green Jaguar on Thursday, the man who presided over the transformation of gray Britain into "cool Britannia" seemed to be pleading for his enemies to stop plotting his demise. "We can't treat the public as irrelevant bystanders in a subject as important as who is their prime minister," Blair said.

British gamblers, meanwhile, are wagering vast sums on his departure date. "It's not very becoming," Travers said. "Say what you like about the American system, but you know when the president's going."

[tiger50]

Peter Brock was killed today in a car race accident...

most wont know, but in oz... he was our motor racing icon...
he was king of the mountain.at mmm bout 25..still was when he died today at 61... still racing...

http://www.hsv.com.au/racing/brock.htm

[SirFox]

Peter Brock was killed today in a car race accident...

most wont know, but in oz... he was our motor racing icon...
he was king of the mountain.at mmm bout 25..still was when he died today at 61... still racing...

http://www.hsv.com.au/racing/brock.htm


TIGER.. Will you be careful of yourself?
We have a saying here that says that there can't be two without three....

First there was Crocodile Hunter, now Peter Brock..who will be the next?

[tiger50]

TIGER.. Will you be careful of yourself?
We have a saying here that says that there can't be two without three....

First there was Crocodile Hunter, now Peter Brock..who will be the next?

am safe mate.... not famous.... :D

[SirFox]

am safe mate.... not famous.... :D

I beg to differ....you are known from Tipperary to the beaches of California, the mountains of Colorado, the plains of West Texas, the highlands of Chicago, in the Peach state to the rivers of the Jerseys to the Great Lakes, the beaches of East Anglia, the beaches of Southwest France, the mountains of central Turkey to Thailand....

NOT Famous, huh? :lmao

[Annie]

I beg to differ....you are known from Tipperary to the beaches of California, the mountains of Colorado, the plains of West Texas, the highlands of Chicago, in the Peach state to the rivers of the Jerseys to the Great Lakes, the beaches of East Anglia, the beaches of Southwest France, the mountains of central Turkey to Thailand....

NOT Famous, huh? :lmao
Yep! Tiger is known world wide!

[tiger50]

tipperary?? shit i aint even got a rary....

aww farkkk guess i'm a goner.... wat shud i leave fa science???

[SirFox]

tipperary?? shit i aint even got a rary....

aww farkkk guess i'm a goner.... wat shud i leave fa science???

TIGER claws and accessories? :D

Do you want them embalmned?

[tiger50]

shit.. have already got some parts palmed....

[Annie]

tipperary?? shit i aint even got a rary....

aww farkkk guess i'm a goner.... wat shud i leave fa science???

I think the brain! It's one of a kind and would keep the researchers busy for decades trying to figure it out!

[tiger50]

I think the brain! It's one of a kind and would keep the researchers busy for decades trying to figure it out!

heyyyyyy :nu :nu :nu :nu

nuffin wrong wif my brain..itz abno... i mean normal.... :D

[Annie]

heyyyyyy :nu :nu :nu :nu

nuffin wrong wif my brain..itz abno... i mean normal.... :D

Hmmm... kind of reminds of a scene in Young Frankenstien. "Hey Igor, bring me a brain."


... I actually had a cat named "Abby Normal".... she was a good cat!

[Annie]

He done her chicken wrong ... allegedly
Police: Woman shoots husband because he shot her pet pullet

CHESHIRE, Ore. - An Oregon woman was arraigned Tuesday, accused of shooting her husband after he shot her pet chicken.

The Eugene Register-Guard reported that Mary Kay Gray, 58, was jailed Monday on felony assault charges.

Her husband, Stanley Gray, is recovering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The chicken died at the scene.

[SirFox]

He done her chicken wrong ... allegedly
Police: Woman shoots husband because he shot her pet pullet

CHESHIRE, Ore. - An Oregon woman was arraigned Tuesday, accused of shooting her husband after he shot her pet chicken.

The Eugene Register-Guard reported that Mary Kay Gray, 58, was jailed Monday on felony assault charges.

Her husband, Stanley Gray, is recovering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The chicken died at the scene.




ANNIE...You pullin' my chicken leg or what?

[Annie]

ANNIE...You pullin' my chicken leg or what?

... Buffalo wing anyone?

[RedHotPisces]

Spanish fashion show rejects too-skinny models

Women with very low body-mass index not allowed on runway


MADRID, Spain - Spain’s top fashion show has turned away a slew of models on grounds they are too skinny — an unprecedented swipe at body images blamed for encouraging eating disorders among young people.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14748549?GT1=8506 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14748549?GT1=8506)

[SirFox]

... Buffalo wing anyone?

It's not lunch time yet...you can start cooking....BUFFALO WINGS, eh made with real buffalo meat? :whee:

What do you want for desert? Chocolate cake or Mousse?

[MCat]

Spanish fashion show rejects too-skinny models

Women with very low body-mass index not allowed on runway


MADRID, Spain - Spain’s top fashion show has turned away a slew of models on grounds they are too skinny — an unprecedented swipe at body images blamed for encouraging eating disorders among young people.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14748549?GT1=8506 (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14748549?GT1=8506)

Bout time...

[Cotties]

thats spain mcatBout time...they also live longer from eating more natural fatty foods and having a closer family...but will we allow them to rub off on us

[Cotties]

touch my pet and I'll shoot anyone:D ..I mean itANNIE...You pullin' my chicken leg or what?

[MCat]

thats spain mcat they also live longer from eating more natural fatty foods and having a closer family...but will we allow them to rub off on us

We would all be better off if we did....natural foods and close families are good things. We managed for a few years to grow our own food, butcher family owned cattle & pigs, fresh eggs, skim milk in glass bottles etc....when the kids were little. I was one of those obsessed mothers for a few years.

Then it wore off and we went to hell in a handbasket :D

[cherokeered]

Australia's Crocodile Hunter gets private funeral

Sun Sep 10, 12:42 AM ET



A private funeral service was held for Australian TV naturalist Steve Irwin on Saturday and he will be buried at his family's zoo in the northern state of Queensland, local media reported.

Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, had declined a government offer for a state funeral for his son.

Irwin, known as the "Crocodile Hunter" after his popular TV documentaries which aired around the world, was killed six days ago by a stingray barb to the chest while diving on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

After the funeral service his body was taken to his family's Australia Zoo wildlife park, where he is expected to be buried, local media reported on Sunday.

Irwin, 44, had flirted with death many times in his "Crocodile Hunter" documentaries, seen by 200 million people, wrestling with some of the world's most dangerous creatures.

News of Irwin's death clogged Internet news sites and drew tributes from around the world. Prime Minister John Howard interrupted parliament to pay tribute to him, saying he was distressed by the loss of a remarkable Australian.

A public memorial service that is likely to draw thousands of mourners was expected to take place later this month.

[surfnchat]

Heaven got a great zoo keeper this week... We're going to miss you Steve-O.





Australia's Crocodile Hunter gets private funeral

Sun Sep 10, 12:42 AM ET



A private funeral service was held for Australian TV naturalist Steve Irwin on Saturday and he will be buried at his family's zoo in the northern state of Queensland, local media reported.

Irwin's father, Bob Irwin, had declined a government offer for a state funeral for his son.

Irwin, known as the "Crocodile Hunter" after his popular TV documentaries which aired around the world, was killed six days ago by a stingray barb to the chest while diving on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

After the funeral service his body was taken to his family's Australia Zoo wildlife park, where he is expected to be buried, local media reported on Sunday.

Irwin, 44, had flirted with death many times in his "Crocodile Hunter" documentaries, seen by 200 million people, wrestling with some of the world's most dangerous creatures.

News of Irwin's death clogged Internet news sites and drew tributes from around the world. Prime Minister John Howard interrupted parliament to pay tribute to him, saying he was distressed by the loss of a remarkable Australian.

A public memorial service that is likely to draw thousands of mourners was expected to take place later this month.

[RedHotPisces]

Mom admits rewarding son with pot

Pa. woman gave 13-year-old marijuana for completing his homework


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Australian Stingrays Killed in Possible Irwin Revenge Attacks

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- ``Crocodile Hunter'' Steve Irwin's manager appealed to fans not to seek revenge against stingrays, as authorities investigate a spate of killings since the television star was fatally struck by one of the sea creatures.

``To hear that people are actually going out and killing stingrays and cutting off their tails is barbaric,'' said John Stainton, in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio today. ``I can understand that some people probably are doing this out of vengeance, but they should not.''

At least 10 stingrays have washed up on beaches in Australia's Queensland state with their tails cut off since Irwin died on Sept. 4, Queensland's Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries said in a statement yesterday. Animal welfare officers are investigating, the department's General Manager Rick Symons said.

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I'm guessing Irwin isn't pleased.

[Cotties]

maybe it was a stingray plot to get Irwin......strange behaviour but there might be thousands of them out thereAustralian Stingrays Killed in Possible Irwin Revenge Attacks

Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- ``Crocodile Hunter'' Steve Irwin's manager appealed to fans not to seek revenge against stingrays, as authorities investigate a spate of killings since the television star was fatally struck by one of the sea creatures.

``To hear that people are actually going out and killing stingrays and cutting off their tails is barbaric,'' said John Stainton, in an interview with Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio today. ``I can understand that some people probably are doing this out of vengeance, but they should not.''

At least 10 stingrays have washed up on beaches in Australia's Queensland state with their tails cut off since Irwin died on Sept. 4, Queensland's Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries said in a statement yesterday. Animal welfare officers are investigating, the department's General Manager Rick Symons said.

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I'm guessing Irwin isn't pleased.

[Annie]

Man May Have Sent 2 Billion Spam E-Mails
By MERAIAH FOLEY (Associated Press Writer)
From Associated Press
September 13, 2006 6:52 AM EDT

SYDNEY, Australia - An Australian man under investigation for illegal spamming sent more than 2 billion e-mails promoting Viagra in a year, an official said Wednesday.

Experts say that's a drop in the ocean compared to the number of spam e-mails sent globally each year, and the system he used probably wasn't very sophisticated.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority began investigating the man, whose identity was not immediately released, after receiving a tip-off from authorities in the Netherlands in May last year.

Danyel Molenaar, a project manager for the Dutch Independent Regulator of Post and Telecommunications, said the man had rented 35 servers for around 14,000 Australian dollars (US$10,493; euro8,256) each per month from a small Internet service provider in the Netherlands to carry out the alleged spam campaign.

"These 35 servers were used just for sending spam day-in, day-out for at least a year, probably longer," Molenaar said Wednesday. "This operation probably sent out billions and billions of e-mails."

Australia has some of the toughest laws in the world against spamming, the notoriously hard-to-stop practice of flooding as many inboxes as possible with unwanted sales messages in the hope some of the receivers will reply.

Under Australia's Spam Act of 2003, it is illegal for Australian residents to be involved in the sending of unsolicited commercial e-mails, even if they are generated from outside the country.

The Australian authority's chairwoman, Lyn Maddock, said the man had allegedly sent more than 2 billion e-mails, mostly promoting the anti-impotence drug Viagra, to Internet users around the world.

Officials from the authority, which is responsible for enforcing the Spam Act, had searched the man's home and were examining the evidence, Maddock said in a statement. The authority declined to give further details while the investigation was under way.

Peter Coroneos, the chief executive for Australia's Internet Industry Association, said he didn't know the specifics about the man's case. But he added that high-volume spammers don't usually use servers owned by commercial Internet service providers to generate their e-mails, because they are generally too easy to trace.

Instead, sophisticated spammers use parasitic software programs known as Trojan horses to hijack individual computers and use them as remote servers for sending spam. The method is virtually impossible to prosecute because spammers can take over an unsuspecting user's computer, send millions of e-mails in a few hours, and leave without a trace.

"An unprotected server on a reasonable connection can send out about half a million spam e-mails an hour," or more than a billion e-mails a day, Coroneos said.

Nevertheless, he said 2 billion e-mails was still "a significant amount of spam."

"If the average spam e-mail takes five seconds to identify and delete, you multiply that by (two) billion and that's essentially the amount of time he's costing Internet users," he said.

Penalties for spamming in Australia range from 220,000 Australian dollars (US$164,765) per day for first-time corporate offenders to A$1.1 million (US$823,826) per day for repeat offenders.

[Sandy]

damn he must have been bored to death, to have done that :(

[Annie]

damn he must have been bored to death, to have done that :(

Naw... he was making money off it!

[SirFox]

Well I do FINALLY KNOW that I cannot socilit the services of TIGER.....Rats....
We will have to be careful what we solicit....with Australians inside the country or from the oustide..

[SirFox]

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Comments by the Dutch justice minister that Sharia law could be introduced if two-thirds of the population supported it have unleashed a political storm in the Netherlands, where immigration is a hotly debated issue.


Anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders has called for an emergency parliamentary debate on Thursday morning to discuss the remarks made by Piet Hein Donner in a book published on Wednesday, a government spokesman said.

Donner distanced himself from the row late on Wednesday, telling Dutch news agency ANP: "People are trying to put the words in my mouth, saying I am in favor of introducing Sharia law but that is not the case."

The minister said that Sharia law ran counter to the Dutch constitution, although in theory the constitution could be amended if a majority of the Dutch population wanted the Islamic law introduced.

The scale of the reaction to his remarks, made in the book "Land of Hate and Envy" about changes in the Netherlands over the last 15 years, astonished him, he said.

The densely populated Netherlands has about 1 million Muslims among its population of 16 million. But a government study said last week that Muslims would make up 8 percent of the Dutch population by 2020 from about 6 percent now.

However, the study noted that the rise in the growth of the Muslim population, which accelerated in the last few decades due to mass immigration from Turkey and Morocco, would likely slow in the future.

Immigration, particularly of Muslims, has been a hot topic in the Netherlands since the murder of popular anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn in 2002. Concern about the radicalization of the Muslim minority was further stoked two years later when a Dutch Muslim murdered a filmmaker critical of Islam.

Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk, who has pushed through tough new policies such as Dutch language and culture tests for new immigrants, agreed Donner's remarks were theoretical.

"Our democracy is much more than the might of the majority. People fought for years for fundamental values. These jar with Sharia. I trust in the fact that we will stick by fundamental values such as the equality of man and woman in our democracy," she said.


When we go and live in Moslem countries we are required to do what our hosts want right? If a minority of people decide for the majority is there something correct here?

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AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Comments by the Dutch justice minister that Sharia law could be introduced if two-thirds of the population supported it have unleashed a political storm in the Netherlands, where immigration is a hotly debated issue.
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"Our democracy is much more than the might of the majority. People fought for years for fundamental values. These jar with Sharia. I trust in the fact that we will stick by fundamental values such as the equality of man and woman in our democracy," she said.

When we go and live in Moslem countries we are required to do what our hosts want right? If a minority of people decide for the majority is there something correct here?


And the war goes on.

[Wet Beaver]

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Comments by the Dutch justice minister that Sharia law could be introduced if two-thirds of the population supported it have unleashed a political storm in the Netherlands, where immigration is a hotly debated issue.


Anti-immigration politician Geert Wilders has called for an emergency parliamentary debate on Thursday morning to discuss the remarks made by Piet Hein Donner in a book published on Wednesday, a government spokesman said.

Donner distanced himself from the row late on Wednesday, telling Dutch news agency ANP: "People are trying to put the words in my mouth, saying I am in favor of introducing Sharia law but that is not the case."

The minister said that Sharia law ran counter to the Dutch constitution, although in theory the constitution could be amended if a majority of the Dutch population wanted the Islamic law introduced.

The scale of the reaction to his remarks, made in the book "Land of Hate and Envy" about changes in the Netherlands over the last 15 years, astonished him, he said.

The densely populated Netherlands has about 1 million Muslims among its population of 16 million. But a government study said last week that Muslims would make up 8 percent of the Dutch population by 2020 from about 6 percent now.

However, the study noted that the rise in the growth of the Muslim population, which accelerated in the last few decades due to mass immigration from Turkey and Morocco, would likely slow in the future.

Immigration, particularly of Muslims, has been a hot topic in the Netherlands since the murder of popular anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn in 2002. Concern about the radicalization of the Muslim minority was further stoked two years later when a Dutch Muslim murdered a filmmaker critical of Islam.

Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk, who has pushed through tough new policies such as Dutch language and culture tests for new immigrants, agreed Donner's remarks were theoretical.

"Our democracy is much more than the might of the majority. People fought for years for fundamental values. These jar with Sharia. I trust in the fact that we will stick by fundamental values such as the equality of man and woman in our democracy," she said.


When we go and live in Moslem countries we are required to do what our hosts want right? If a minority of people decide for the majority is there something correct here?


that is horrible.......