The Beat 11/19/07

Bush takes another stab at Middle East peace, Obama makes some noise in Iowa, and the lead singer of Quiet Riot departs from the planet.

Daily Jog

The Beat 11/19/07


Kanye West returned to work a bit too early in the grieving process...


Reading List:
The Perfect Mark

From the Editor

During a recent meeting of the minds at Jog Central it was agreed by all that the daily News Jog presentation had become a bit predictable and unexciting. Therefore we’ve decided to retool the way we deliver the news and will unveil that new style on 11/19/07. That’s next Monday for those of you who don’t have a calendar nearby.

Please excuse...

No Jog today.
Please excuse our dust as we build a bigger, better News Jog to be unleashed soon.

News Jog 11/12/07

Black Sea Storm Sinks Five Ships, Kills Two Sailors

As Pakistan Turns:

Musharraf Sets No Date to End Emergency Rule
Musharraf Sets Vote Under Emergency Rule

Hugo vs. the King!

'Shut up!' Spanish King Tells Chávez

Venezuela Defends Chavez After Spat With Spanish King

Obama-Centric Campaign Round-Up:

In Iowa, Party Rivals Sharpen Jabs at Clinton
Obama Starts to Punch His Weight, Leaving Hillary On the Defensive
Obama Risks Nice Guy Image with Tough Talk on Clinton, Iraq
Obama Says He'd Raise Payroll Taxes to Overhaul Social Security

Look out- here they come:
FCC May Levy New Rules on Cable TV Operators

Today's 'Politician Gone Wild!'
Former Congressman John Sweeney Charged With DWI

New Controversy at Vietnam Memorial

Feds Launch Criminal Investigation into San Francisco Oil Spill

Humor Corner:
YouTube Shootings Video was 'Joke'

Strangest Headline of the Day:
China: Date-Rape Drug in Toys Confirmed

Scariest headline of the Day:
Man Dies of Plague!

For those with a sweet tooth:

Police: Man Sold Hallucinogens in Candy

X-Mas is coming whether you like it or not:
Rockefeller Center Tree Arrives In New Home


NFL Sunday Highlights
Manning Hits New Lows in Colts' Bizarre Loss to Bolts


The Novelist Norman Mailer Dies at 84
Norman Mailer was a Great Journalist, Too

Weekend Box Office:
1. Bee Movie, $26 million
2. American Gangster, $24.3 million
3. Fred Claus, $19.2 million
4. Lions for Lambs, $6.7 million
5. Dan in Real Life, $5.9 million
6. Saw IV, $5 million
7. The Game Plan, $2.4 million
8. P2, $2.2 million
9. 30 Days of Night, $2.1 million
10. Martian Child, $1.8 million

America Not Interested in Redford, Streep, & Cruise's Anti-War Screed
'Lions' Lie Down with Lambs and Nearly Talk Them to Death
Is 'No Country For Old Men' The Coen Brothers' Best Flick Yet?

George Will- movie critic?
It's a Crime What Mob Movies Want us to Think

Union Rebukes Ellen DeGeneres Over Writers Strike Snub


Mother of Rapper Kanye West Dies

Why doesn't she just stay in?

Brit in Deep S**t -- Runs Red Light with Kids in Car
Britney Spears Might be Banned from Driving
Britney Ordered to be Available by Phone to Drug Testing Authorities

The Jog only wishes it had a stalker:
Conan's Priest Spreads the Crazazy Around
Stalker of Conan O’Brien in Hospital

Purple Reign of Terror?
Prince Threatens Fan Sites
Insider's Guide: Prince vs. Fans

Alicia Keys' MySpace Page Infected By Hackers
MySpace Hacks Predate Recent Hijack of Alicia Keys Site

Lights are Dimming on Broadway:
Day 2 of Stagehands’ Strike, and a Chill Sets In
Strike Continues, Going into 3rd Day of Dark Theaters on NYC's Broadway Theater District

NanoTechnology Today:
Intel to Unveil Chips for Improving Video Quality on the Web

More Techno-Debris:
New Facebook Ad Techniques Raise Privacy Concerns
Google's Web Indexing Architecture Targeted by Patent Lawsuit
Sony CEO Wants to Go Back in Time, Avert High-Def Format War

Geeky Nostalgia:

Atari 2600 Joins Toy Hall of Fame

The coolest thing in the universe today is:

Cosmic 'Bullets' Traced to Supermassive Black Holes

Study: Remnant of Yellowstone Volcano Rising
Yellowstone: The Time Bomb Under America

And finally:
It's heartwarming to see O.J. still has a smile on his face:

Accomplice: O.J. Told His Goons to Deny They Had Guns

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

Podcast #7

Podcast #7 (Recorded 11/09/07)

Impending drought, the friendly French, Joe Lieberman, Rosie O’Donnell, Radiohead, UFO’s, and nanotubes were just a few of the subjects tossed up and batted down by the gang of four during this latest podcast from the world headquarters of The Sunday Paper in Atlanta, GA.

News Jog 11/09/07

Short & Sweet Today-

Wacky-Paki Update:
Bhutto Put Under House Arrest in Pakistan
Pakistani Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters in Rawalpindi

Nominee survives water boarding!

Senate Confirms Michael Mukasey as Attorney General

Shocker: Politicians choose pork projects over responsible stewardship:
Congress Hands Bush First Veto Override

Arnold terminates reason:
California Sues EPA Over Auto Emissions

Did Hillary leave a tip for single mom waitress she claims to be fighting for?
Clinton's Tipping Point?

Redford inspired by Reagan?
Redford Wants 'Lion' to Provoke Debate

Tidal Waves in the News:
Hundreds Return to Homes as East Coast of England Escapes Tidal Wave 'By Inches'

Wait a minute. Oral Roberts' son is named Dick? God bless 'em:
Oral Roberts' Son Accused of Misspending

Oh those wacky old people:
Grandpa Picks Up Wrong Kid From School

Still sexy after all these years:

Mickey Rourke Busted for DUI in Miami — On His Vespa

Amy's Wine House Raided!

'Baby I Love You', Screams Distraught Amy Winehouse as Husband Arrested Over £200,000 Trial Plot

So now it's against the law to say mean things about people on the telephone?
Victim of "Dog's" Racist Rant to Sue Him!

Christopher Plummer doesn't care for morning radio personalities.
But then again, who does?

Don't Mess with Christopher Plummer! He'll Hang Up On You!

Because gay dancers will make the story more complete?
Goonies on Broadway

The Jog is forced to agree that Ocala is a scary place. Ever been there?
Snipes Alleges Racism in Tax Trial

More debris from a strange, strange life:
Woman says She Never Divorced James Brown

And finally-
From the 'all actors are insane' file:

Daniel Radcliffe's Girlfriend Keeps Day Job

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 11/08/07

Franco-American!

Congress Warms to France’s New President
Nicolas Sarkozy, President Bush Eat Dinner, Patch Up Wounds

Shooting Rampage Leaves 9 Dead in Finland

All that Pakistan stuff:

US Backs Benazir’s Call for Street Protest
Is Bhutto Courageous, Naive or Arrogant?
Sharif is Willing to Join Hands with Benazir
Bush Tells Musharraf to Hold Elections, Resign as Army Chief
Musharraf: Pakistan Elections In February

The country, not the state- dum dum:
State of Emergency in Georgia as Street Protests Turn Violent

Myanmar Junta's Hold on Power Must End, UN Envoy Says

So why exactly do we have a Homeland Security Department?
O'Hare Fake Badge Flap Reveals Security Breach

Odd Couple pt.1:

Rudy Giuliani Wins Endorsement of Pat Robertson

Odd Couple pt.II:

Feds Will Press Grand Jury to Indict Bernie Kerik, say Sources

A reading of this WSJ poll (1st link below) makes obvious what the Jog has known for some time. The American people just like to bitch. They don't like anything or anyone. For instance- 'By 46% to 37% Americans want Democrats to retain control of Congress,' but 'The approval rating of Congress has fallen to 19%, while 51% of Americans say their incumbent member of Congress doesn't deserve re-election.'
Huh?!
We have become a nation of cry-babies:
Poll Suggests Clinton is Vulnerable
Clinton Lags in Quest for Male Voters

The Jog is a critic of the Shuttle program but we love the people of NASA- and this latest crew of astronauts really did some amazing, mostly ignored, stuff:

Shuttle Lands After an Eventful Mission

According to early reports, 58,000
gallons of fuel poured in the bay.
San Francisco Beaches Threatened by Oil Spill

e.Coli Update:
General Mills Recall Millions of Frozen Pizzas

AIDS Vaccine Tested in Seattle May Increase Infection Risk

Nabi's Anti-Smoking Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial

WTF? Now they say...

Extra Weight May Have Health Benefits

The findings were disputed Wednesday by the National Abstinence Education Association, which said the study "entirely misrepresents the abstinence education approach," demonstrates an alarming bias and gives the medically inaccurate impression that condoms result in safe sex.
Study: Sexual Abstinence Education Not Working

They can send a probe to the moon- but they can't manufacture a toy that doesn't make our children slip into a coma:

Toy with 'Date Rape' Drug Pulled

Oprah Case Highlights Abuse in South Africa


Girl Born With 4 Arms, 4 Legs Has Successful Surgery

A sexy swing of the hips may attract admiring glances, but it is not a covert sign a woman is ready to breed.

Sexy Walks 'Keep Men Off Scent'


Hulk Hogan's Son Arrested Over Car Crash

Angry Scribe Update:
Union Orders Writers to Turn Over Scripts


Rosie O'Donnell, MSNBC End Talks

Still the cute one?

The Tab Two: Paul McCartney and Shevell
New Jobs at Linda McCartney Food Group
Heather Mills says Venting Rage in TV Interviews was 'Cathartic'

For those who care about such things:
J.Lo Admits to at Least One Baby

They give out awards for this stuff?
Underwood, Chesney, Paisley Take Top CMA Honors

Well it's about time Hollywood got around to celebrating itself:

Film Museum to Celebrate Hollywood


Radiohead Estimated to Have Made $2.26 On Every Album Download

Eagle Lands on Spears Hype:

The Eagles Trample Britney's Blackout

Are we alone?
A Planetary System That Looks Familiar

Today's Geeky-Techie Stuff:
Microsoft Aims to Make Xbox More Family-Friendly
Microsoft Touts Final Release of Windows Live
Microsoft Fires CIO for Violating Corporate Policies
Yahoo Shares Savaged Over China Journalist Case
What I Love, and Loathe, About Leopard
Target Pulls 'Manhunt 2' Game Due to Violent, Hidden Content

Soon the world will just be one big commercial:
Google Gives Drivers A Hand At The Gas Station

And finally-

Conan O'Brien is being stalked by an ordained priest:
Holy Alleged Stalker, Conan!

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 11/07/07

The Jog really likes this new French Prime Minister-
who'da thunk?

Visit Marks Better US-French Relations

Did you know France & Chad were having a spat? Neither did we:
Chad Raps Sarkozy Vow Over Europeans

Mukasey Nomination Heads to US Senate Confirmation

WWIII News:

Pakistan's Courts Locked Down; Bhutto in Islamabad
Turkish President: Decision Made on Kurdish Rebels
Turkey to Change Law That Sent Nobel Laureate to Jail

Crude Awakening!
Oil Hits $97 a Barrel

Most out of context headline of the day:
2007 Is Deadliest Year for US in Iraq

16 Feared Dead in Mexico Mudslides

Campaign '08:

Ron Paul Raises More Than $4 Million in One Day
Even Fred Thompson Doubts He'll be President
Hillary Clinton's Lead Drops in Latest Polls

Republican who responded well to Katrina crisis is rewarded:
Miss. Governor Easily Wins 2nd Term

John Waters Wants to Make Film about Larry Craig Bathroom Incident

Two for one?
Woman Jumps to Death from Tokyo Building, Lands on Pedestrian

Even Jesus Christ fears an audit:
Senate Member Seeks Financial Records of Atlanta Megachurches

Today's obligatory 'outrageous' tasering headline:
Chicago Police Tasered 82-Year-Old Woman

Minnesota residents drink too much, but they have a low premature death rate. Mississippians don't overindulge, but only a fifth of the population has health insurance. And Vermont seems to be under a lucky star—few uninsured residents, a very low rate of infectious diseases, and a low premature death rate.
The Health of the Nation: State By State

Health Scare of the Week:
Do Energy Drinks Jolt the Heart?

Asians in Space! Update:
China Plans Space Station as Probe Reaches Moon

Major League Baseball ponders a jump into the 21st century:
GMs Recommend Instant Replay

Too soon for goodbyes:
Curt Schilling, Red Sox finalize 1-year deal

Top supermodel demands to be paid in Euros:

Why Gisele Bundchen Won't Work for Dollars

Gay Geek Alert!

Harry Potter Nude on Broadway!

Shocker- Beatle kisses a Republican!

Sir Paul McCartney Photographed with Married Hamptons Lady Friend

Ebony & Irony:

Jacko Appears Whiter than White on Magazine Cover

Them Mormons sure do live a long time:
Father of Osmond Family Singers Dies at 90

And he calls himself a man?
Britney Ordered to Pay K-Fed's Legal Costs


Dog: I've Learned I'm Not Black at All
Dog's Son Wags Tail for Pop

Dead Wrestler Doc Strikes Again:
Benoit's Doctor has Connection to Another Dead Wrestler


Rosie O’Donnell Joining MSNBC?

So much for the honor system:
Most Fans Paid $0 for Radiohead Album

Brain Surgery for Rosanne Cash

Today's Techno Mumbo-Jumbo:
Guitar Hero III: $115 Million in a Week
Guitar Hero Makers Bring Game to iPod
ABC: Target Stores Won't Sell 'Manhunt 2'

As Bit-Torrent creeps toward legitimacy...
File-Sharing Pirates Attempt New Software Standard

The coolest thing in the universe today is:

Scientists Discover New Planet in Distant Solar System

And finally-

Amy Fisher Sues Porn Co. over Sex Tape

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.

News Jog 11/06/07

Yet another gift to the enemy:
Air Force Grounds F-15s in Afghanistan after Missouri Crash

Does the stuff ever stop hitting the fan in Pakistan?
Musharraf Warned: Hold Elections and Quit as Army Chief

Cheney & Obama are Cousins!

Obama: Cheney is 'A Crazy Uncle in the Attic'

Republican Druggie Alert!
Fred Thompson Aide Resigns Post After Drug-Dealing History Exposed

New Drug Alert!

Florida Sheriff's Bulletin Warns of Purported New Human Waste High

Space Shuttle Discovery Headed Home

Asians in Space! Update:
Chang'e 1 Enters Moon's Orbit

Mark the Jog's words- this lady is full of it:
Woman: UPS Lost Mom's Ashes

Scumbag mayor gets his due:
Former Atlanta Mayor Effectively Disbarred

Heads up to Fox News-
the 'War on Christmas' starts early this year:

Santa Told to Slim Down for Christmas to 'Set a Good Example'

If this story is real- it's sad:
Toddler with Eight limbs Branded 'Reincarnation of Hindu God' to Undergo Life-Saving Operation

This is just one of many reasons your Jog editor hardly ever flies:
Airline On-Time Record: Worst in 13 Years

Outlaw porn?
You'll get my porn when you pry it from my dead, cold penis!
Grand Jury Indicts Owner of Virginia Porn Store

A story for those who are into killing cuddly rare animals:

Minn. Woman Shoots Albino Deer During Opener

Did the Colts cheat?
Patriots Complain About Crowd Noise

Oprah "Cleans House" in South Africa School Abuse Case

Writers & actors emerge from limos, begin to picket:

Screenwriters on Strike Over Stake in New Media
Hollywood Strike Turns Ugly: Writer Hurt on Picket Line
Daniels Pickets ‘Office’ Production
Leno Joins Picketers


Shia LaBeouf Arrested at Chicago Drugstore

Hey, if you're going to surround the car to get a good shot- you just might get hit:
Matrix Star Keanu Reeves Sued by Photographer

The Jog is happy. We like crazies on TV:

She's Coming Baaack! Rosie to MSNBC?

It turns out he's every bit as creepy as he looks:

Copperfield Secret Document -- How to Pick Up Chicks

Shocker! Snoop Dogg appers to be in the right:
The Dogg Fight -- Caught on Tape!

Ozzy Angry about North Dakota Sting Operation

Today's Techno-Babble:
Mac's Leopard an Elegant Upgrade
Google Enters the Wireless World
Carnegie Mellon's Robocar Wins DARPA Challenge
Apple Posts QuickTime Security Fix
Another version of the Playstation 2 in the pipeline


'Manhunt 2' Will Keep 'Mature' Rating

Is this really necessary?

An Entire Social Network Dedicated to Kylie Minogue

And finally-
Celebrated TV douche bag & N-Word aficionado catches a break:

Judge Allows Dog to Stay

There's plenty more News,
but there's no more News Jog.
We're done.