News Jog 9/27/07

The Jog believes in freedom. The Jog believes all societies would choose freedom if given the opportunity. The Jog doesn't believe freedom is ever imposed. It is simply allowed. The Jog believes you can only be for freedom or slavery. Don't talk to us about cultural differences and other such nonsense. Freedom or Slavery- which side are you on?

The most important story in the world today is:
Monks vs. Police in Burma
Government Cracks Down on Buddhist Protesters

The most unbelievable story of the day is:
Mistrial Declared in Phil Spector Case

The most ridiculous conversation happening today is:
Ahmadinejad- is he 'Hot or Not?'
Why I Have A Little Crush on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Other ahMADinejad fallout:
US Says Iran Nuclear Issue Not Closed
Wife of Kidnapped Israeli Soldier Confronts Ahmadinejad
Who Benefited and How From Ahmadinejad's Visit?
Criticism May Help Him at Home
My Dinner with Mahmoud

Mahmoud might want to peruse a copy:
Magna Carta Copy to be Auctioned

Here's a very bad idea:
Iraqi Government Plans to Regulate Blackwater

The Democrats running for president debated each other for the umpteen millionth time last night.

Another piece of bad legislation hides behind- The Children:
House OKs Children's Health-Insurance Expansion
Greg Walden Votes Against Oregon Kids

Ah Unions, so relevant 75 years ago:
GM and UAW Both Claim Contract Victory

End of the world as we know it?
Capital Spending Softens in August

Ever dream of sitting on a couch, watching TV, and eating potato chips with Bill Clinton? Today's your lucky day but you'll have to open up your wallet: Potato Chips and TV with Bill Clinton

Senator 'I have a wide stance but I do not have a love for phallic imagery' Craig will find out next week if his guilty plea for airport bathroom shenanigans can be retracted.

Romney loses another vote:
Mormon 'Prophet' Warren Jeffs Guilty in Rape Case
Related:
Jeffs Case 'Jane Doe' Speaks Out
Ex-Husband Charged with Rape
Ex-Husband: Villain or Victim?

Are we the only ones who never thought it was her?
Morocco Photo is Not Madeleine McCann

Bad breast news:
Extra Break Time for Breastfeeding Medical Student

Good breast news:
Breast Cancer Deaths Continue To Fall In US

The Jog realizes it's opining from a glass house here- but is this really a good time for Michael Vick to be smoking pot?

Another QB in trouble:
Bears Replacing Grossman with Griese

Ump in trouble:
Umpire in Bradley Blow-Up, Suspended for Season

The Jog doesn't quite understand how a donor can decide that Barry Bond's record breaking ball will go into the Hall of Fame with an asterisk. Shouldn't that designation be left to Major League Baseball?

The 911 call made by a witness to that George Clooney motorcycle accident a few days ago has been made public. The guy calling in does a much better job than we would have dealing with an unbelievably annoying dispatcher. Just shut up and send an ambulance you schmuck!
Audio: Clooney 911 Call
Clooney: 'I Feel Lucky After Crash'

Say it ain't so:
Jack Bauer Going to Jail?
Kiefer's Police Gig Cancelled

Aw Geez-
Elton Photo Seized in Kiddie-Porn Probe
Elton John Responds

Finally- a comfortable shoe for the American Indian.

New York state says there are too many pervs on Facebook.

For the love of God- do you really need MySpace on your cell phone?

Real competition for iTunes?
Amazon Opens Download Store
The guy from MacWorld likes it:
Playlist- Exploring the Amazon
Maybe Amazon will succeed, maybe they won't:
Virgin Digital Download Closes

Look out hackers-
Apple: Next iPhone Update Could Break Unlocked Phones

Look out Apple-
Hackers: We'll 'restore' iPhones

T-Mobile Launches New Sidekicks

Woo-hoo-woo-hoo-hoo Vonage is Screwed!

Space is cool! Marshall Probe Set to Explore Asteroids

Space is scary! Germs More Virulent in Space

Halo 3 is great! Newer, Shinier, More Intense

Halo 3 packaging sucks! Halo Disks Scratched

New 'Bionic Woman' is great! Dark but Intriguing

New 'Bionic Woman' sucks! Needs a Tuneup

Reviews are good for the new Springsteen album. The Jog is thrilled to learn there's only one anti-Bush/anti-war song- easy enough to skip over.

Have we died and gone to heaven?
Sex Pistols 'Back in Studio'

And finally:
It turns out that it's not Meg White on that internet sex tape after all you naughty, gothy, audiophiles.

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