President Barack Obama signed a joint resolution of the Senate and the House that made Casimir Pulaski an honorary citizen, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the American colonies against the British.   In a statement released today, Senator John McCain said, "It was a privilege and honor for me to fight along side this brave man."

 New York City will celebrate the Yankees' 27th World Series title with a celebration parade today.  Parade confetti will consist of ticker tape, newspaper, and shredded Mets' season tickets.  

Sadly, some of the show's characters are getting a little long in the tooth.  For example, Big Bird is now wearing feather plugs.  

In related news, Barack Obama announced he will increase funding for PBS and will appoint Elmo as his new media czar.

The Obama administration should bar a $1.5 billion wind-farm project in Texas from receiving U.S. government stimulus funds because most of the power turbines would be made in China, Senator Charles Schumer said.   I say build the wind-farm in DC and power it with all the hot air coming from Congress. 

Coincidentally, 950 is also the average number of tries for a typical Florida driver.

Please let one of those people be Nancy Pelosi.

A 35-mile crack in the desert of Ethiopia will likely become a new ocean eventually, researchers now confirm.   Researchers have also confirmed that the giant crack in Octomom will eventally become a new Grand Canyon.

In related news, Al Gore was seen yesterday in a "Big and Tall" store shopping for a hazmat suit.

A three-night stay at the space hotel will cost $4.4 million.  Add a Snickers from the minibar and we're talking close to $5 million.