Monday edition - January 22, 2007

What a difference a president can make.

Coming to a bookstore near you: "George W. Bush: War Whore" - Grant Gerver, www.seriouskidding.com

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The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without-Saddam News

• U.S. military deaths in Iraq hit 3,057 AP

• www.iraqbodycount.org

• US suffers its third-deadliest day in Iraq Baltimore Sun, MD 

• Bombs kill at least 78 people in Baghdad AP

• 2 U.S. Marines killed in Anbar province AP

• Iran plans 3 days of missile war games AP

• Iraqi police detain 3 Iranians in Mosul AP

"My Pet Goat - The Sequel" Would Be a Good Name

You can soon add the title of author to first daughter Jenna Bush's résumé. Whispers learns that the 25-year-old blond twin of Barbara Bush is shopping a book proposal to major publishers in New York City. We're told that the project is vague and that she's initially only gauging publishers' interest. The White House wouldn't comment, but others say it will be a young-adult book based on the former grade school teacher's experiences with charity causes in Latin America.

ALBERTO GONZALES RIPS JUDGES FROM AMERICAN IDOL

"Oh, President Bush expected, for the first time next week, in the State of the Union address, to talk about global warming. He doesn't want to, but it's either that or talk about Iraq, okay. And believe me, right now global warming's looking pretty good to him." - Jay Leno
 

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BUSH EDITS HIS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS

Republican Shenanigans

• Ex-lawmaker in Abramoff scandal sentenced to 30 months in prison San Francisco Chronicle

• Chavez to U.S. officials: 'Go to hell' AP
  Anti-missile shield not aimed at Russia: U.S. Reuters

• Man kicked off flight for Bush-bashing T-shirt Reuters

 "Former President Bush -- former President Bush announced that he's planning on celebrating his 85th birthday by jumping out of a plane. Yeah, so -- so for a few minutes, there will be two George Bushes in freefall." - Conan O'Brien
 

Rock-The-Voter News

• Congress prepares first votes opposing new Bush Iraq policy KVOA.com, AZ 
  
   

"Man, you believe the numbers all across the country: 25 in L.A.; 15 in New York; minus 5 in Washington. And that's just President Bush's approval rating. Boy, that's not good." - Jay Leno
 

Biz-Tech News

• Gas Price Down About 14 Cents in 2 Weeks ABC News

• Halliburton spin-out with 8000 Scottish employees set to float Scotsman, UK

• China Mobile buys 88% stake in Pakistan operator China Daily

• China Corruption Fighters Target Collusion Houston Chronicle 

• 'Storm Worm' hits computers around the world ZDNet
   

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• UK panel urges Guantanamo alternative MSNBC 
   

 "Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff is on trial for perjury. And his lawyer says he only going to select jurors who have a favorable opinion of Dick Cheney. Yeah. Experts predict that the jury will consist of 11 vampires and a werewolf." - Conan O'Brien
 

Go-F***-Yourself News

• Mondale: Cheney steps 'way over line' Wilmington Morning Star, NC 

• Libby trial jury selection nears end USA Today
   

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Odd News

• New passport rules take effect Tuesday Houston Chronicle

• NASA spacecraft prepares for Jupiter encounter Xinhua

• Accused Kidnapper Reportedly Ashamed ABC News

• Co-pilot lands plane after pilot dies in flight MSNBC

• Pa. man's letter brings Secret Service AP

• Pet shop owner creates beer for dogs AP
   

A four mast sail boat passed unusually close to shore over the weekend. Her masts/sails are computer operated. She is a cruise schooner and is a regular sight on the horizon here. Photo/AHNC/Costa Rica

Peace.