President Bush said Friday that the fight in Iraq has been longer and more costly than expected. Kinda like O.J. Simpsons' freedom.

What state? 

A white social studies teacher attempted to enliven a seventh-grade discussion of slavery by binding the hands and feet of two black girls,.  Next week the teacher hopes to enliven a discussion of  Prohibition by having the kids build a whiskey still. 

PARIS (AFP) – Armed robbers pulled off one of the world's biggest jewellery heists at a famed Paris store, making off with 85 million euros (107 million dollars) in diamonds and valuables, officials said Friday.

A gang of four thieves -- two of them disguised as women -- on Thursday stole nearly all the jewels on display at the Harry Winston boutique just off the Champs-Elysees avenue, which attracts a wealthy international clientele.

 Paris police later found two ski masks a Clay Aiken mask as well as a Lance Bass mask in a dumpster behind the Harry Winston .

Michael Phelps has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. We can only hope this doesn't lead to more acting opportunities.

 NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Babies Zuma Nesta Rock and Bronx Mowgli, you're in the minority. Most parents abandoned unusual names for their children, opting instead for traditional names, according to a U.S. survey.

Linda Murray, editor-in-chief of babycenter.com, said there was a clear trend for people to choose more serious, old fashioned, classic names, reflecting the tougher times.

Tops on this years list for  baby names are : Burden , Expense , Whoops , Misery , For Sale By Owner, Jack Daniels, Whats Next , and  Robin Hood.

Geroge Bush say`s his biggest regret was Iraq intelligence failure , while mine was voting for the S.O.B. 

Because of a pay dispute, a massive riot broke out among workers at a factory in China.  Witnesses said they’d never seen so many fighting toddlers.          

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Planned Parenthood Issues Christmas Gift Certificates

Press release: "Looking for an unusual, yet practical gift this holiday season? Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is now offering gift certificates for services or the recipient's choice of birth control method. The gift certificates are also a wonderful idea for that person in your life who puts everyone else first."

Except for that baby, of course.

So this holiday season, give the gift of death. After all, no time of year is too cheery to get some killing done. One wonders if Dr. Kevorkian is running any specials.

Sarah Palin spent Monday in Georgia, campaigning for Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss in his runoff election.  Chambliss’ opponent said, “This could be the break I’ve been waiting for.” 

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