News Jog 10/1/07

TGIM!
Thank God It's Monday!
Now get up off your behind and go find a way to make this week work for you. You'll only get this week once in your life- don't squander the opportunity.
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The Jog isn't a fan of war but we are a fan of facing the harsh realities of this world. We sense the story below is being dangled out there to put some fear into the Mullahs that currently run Iran. We particularly like the part that describes Dick Cheney as itching to go to war. If we need to take them out, we should take them out. But making them believe we're just crazy enough to do it might obviate the need to actually do it. Just as in personal life standing up to a bully immediately is usually the best way to avoid a fight. Then again, saber-rattling does at times lead to conflict- so stay tuned.
US Weighs Possible Strikes on Iran's Military

Or- maybe we should give 'em a little more time, surely they'll come around:
World Powers Delay Iran Sanctions

It's time to start calling 'em 'French' Fries again!
France to Propose European Sanctions Against Iran

This would be fun to see:
Iran Invites Bush to Speak at University

Things are going well in Iraq:
US Military in Iraq Reports Success Against Terrorists

Things are not going so well in Iraq:
US Military 'Regrets' Civilian Deaths in Iraq

BLACKWATER'S UGLY AMERICANS

Another reason to be glad you don't live in Pakistan:
Pakistan Poll Ruling Sparks Riots

Another reason to be glad you don't live in Yemen:
Eight Killed as Volcano Erupts Off Yemen

Oh yeah- like this'll help:
U.N. Envoy Arrives in Myanmar to Talk Peace

Satellite Images Reveal Burmese Atrocities

Why does he feel the need to kowtow to this bogus issue?
Bush Vows to Reduce Climate Change

Well, as long as the Euros are still angry- we're still happy:
Europeans Angry After Bush Climate Speech

Wow- he must really hate children!
Veto Is Certain, Bush Tells Pelosi

Ah Unions- so relevant in grandpa's day:
Benefits Stable, Union Says

The Jog kinda likes Newt Gingrich but we're glad he decided not to run for president. Professorial types make good professors- they don't make good presidents.

Barack vs. Bill update:
Bill Clinton Wades in to Defend Hillary’s Reputation

No, not 'cos he's a Mormon... silly
Romney Seeks to Assure Supporters Over Campaign

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has written a new autobiography- presumably because he's the only author willing to write anything good about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Don't worry- Michigan is still open for business.

e.Coli Update:
Topps Vastly Expands Ground Beef Recall

The Jog's favorite teams aren't doing so well this NFL season so watching Green Bay QB Brett Favre shock the world has been our favorite story this past four weeks.

The Jog simply can't stand the concept of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rock and Roll stars should be rebelling against the people who build halls of fame not being enshrined in them:
Madonna Nominated for Rock Hall of Fame

What Year is This? Beatles in the News

Admit it now- you know The Rock has charisma:
'Game Plan' Tops North America Box Office

Bond's 'Moneypenny' Dies at 80

Kiefer Sutherland could go to jail for a few months- or years.

Oprah Winfrey has already stolen the mind of every woman in America and to add insult to injury she just keeps getting richer and richer as a result of her vagio-mental thievery.

Listen closely and you'll hear the lonely sound of geeks losing wood:
Jessica Biel Says No To ‘Justice League’

Lindsay Lohan's dad is a felonious drug addict so who better to help her cope after rehab?

Nostalgic for last week?
Week in Photos: Dawn Lifts Off, Pike Poisoned, More

Nostalgic for all things Halo 3 that happened last week?
The Week in Halo 3

Review: 'Halo 3' Good, but Not Spectacular

Nostalgic for the cold war?
10 Things You Didn't Know About Sputnik

It's fun to be rich!
Son to Follow Father's Footsteps in Space

Even the best companies know how to waste money:
Google Reportedly Buying Mobile Social Network Zingku

And finally:
The Queen of good decisions, Pamela Anderson, is about to marry the guy in the Paris Hilton sex tape. Unreal.

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