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Saturday, August 13, 2005

FDA clamps down on acne drug

I suppose that means that they put the squeeze on it.

Background to Israel's Gaza Withdrawal

Well, let's see - well over 2,000 years ago there was this tribe called the Jews...

Thursday, August 11, 2005

One in 25 Fathers Unknowingly Raising Another Man's Child

Not to worry - that's what that Joseph guy in the Bible did, and he became really famous because of it.

But seriously, it's interesting that all today's headlines on this subject report it from the point of view of the duped father, rather than the (in my mind) worse situation of having someone else raise your child.

Salva Kiir Mayardit Sworn in as Sudanese Vice President

Observers agreed that they had rarely witnessed a swearing-in with such a great name.

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Evolution still being debated in Kansas

Anti-evolutionist debate team unwilling to travel to argue against their opponents for fear of "falling off the edge of the world."

Grand Theft Auto" Maker Patches Against Unsanctioned Sex

I suppose this would be a kind of virtual chastity belt.

Monday, August 08, 2005

Owen signs as new centreback

Rafa Benitez's struggle to bring in a defender as support for Jamie Carragher and Sami Hyypia finally ended today when Michael Owen was signed from Real Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

The former Anfield favourite was delighted to be back with his old teammates, saying, "I'll do anything to play for Liverpool. Whatever position the gaffer puts me in, I'll run my little socks off."

Benitez showed Owen off to reporters, inviting them to walk around his 'mini-colossus' in the dressing room. He added that the England international has, "A good touch with his head for a small man."

Paparazzo Shot With Pellet Gun Outside Britney Spears' Baby Shower

On the 60th anniversary of Hiroshima, will the world never learn that weapons are not the solution? No; paparazzi should be punched firmly on the nose, with a kick to the stomach once they're down.

Sunday, August 07, 2005

Bush skating on the thin ice of Alaskan oil

I'd pay to watch that.