Management guru Drucker dies at 95

A steering committee is said to be reviewing burial options, drawing up a report and submitting it at VP level before making a decision on whether savings can be made by cutting the number of pallbearers from 6 to 5.

Inequality a problem, Chirac says

The French prez then went on to reaffirm that his country was, "the best in the world."

Robertson: God May Smite Down Town That Voted Out Anti-Evolution School Board

So, what preacher Pat is saying is that God is a keen follower of local politics. As well as being spiteful, petty and nasty.

Teens' fave shows have lots of sex

That's weird, because everyone knows that teens hate sex.

Gov. Is Asked to Spare Inmate

Unfortunately for the death-row resident in question, this governor is popularly known as The Terminator.

Europe launches probe to Venus

That's just so much sexier than NASA.

Kansas schools take step against evolution

The state legislature voted to appoint single-celled life-forms as school principals.

Riots Continue in France but Losing Steam

I had no idea that the French were still using those old-fashioned steam-powered riots.

Saskatchewan government prepares for fall sitting

There are a few other governments around the world I'd like to see engaged in a bit of fall sitting, just to find out whether their bums hurt afterwards.

Smitherman apologizes for calling optometrists terrorists

Good - that was an extremely short-sighted remark.

Candidates clash in lively 'West Wing' debate

Who needs 'real' politics anyway?

Senate, Cheney Split Over Ban on Torture

The Senate would like to torture Cheney to find out what went on with Libby and Rove, but the VP has taken a principled stand against any form of physical coercion carried out in order to extract information.

Authorities Find Death Row Escapee Outside La. Liquor Store

You can't blame the guy for wanting a drink.

Birds culled in millions after China owns up

Tell you what - why doesn't everyone become vegetarian and make an effort to save the human race AND the planet at the same time? Nah... who wants to make an effort like that.