News Jog 10/9/07

The Jog finds it interesting that Pervez Musharraf could so easily win an election that slogged its way through the Pakistan court system with controversy and scandal every step of the way. The electorate in Islamabad and the other large cities have made it clear that Musharraf's style, while not loved, is deemed by a majority to be the only shot the country has of keeping the zealots from imposing a Taliban-like government. We at Jog Central are hoping that this will embolden that country's military to take the gloves off and clear al-Qaeda out of the tribal areas, flushing them back into Afghanistan where the U.S. can finish the job. Preliminary reports just days after the election indicate that things may be heading in that direction. Jog fingers are crossed.
Pakistan Army: 150 Militants Dead

Bye Bye Brits!
All British Troops May Leave Iraq Next Year

Security Guards Kill Two Women in Baghdad

The Jog is cynical concerning any floating middle east peace notions, but if it's ever going to happen- Jerusalem can't be ignored.
Jerusalem May be Part of Peace Deal, Says Israel

The Dems are smiling wide knowing that Bush's responsible veto of their irresponsible 'Children's' health care legislation will almost certainly help them win over gullible voters in the next election.
Bush Veto Plan May Hurt GOP Lawmakers
Ads Target Republicans in Children's Health Insurance Veto Fight

Ah unions- so relevant in the days of Vaudeville:
Strike Threatened but UAW, Chrysler Make Progress on Talks

The Republicans have made the mistake of holding their 'Economy' debate today in Dearborn, Michigan where Teamsters still have power and a strike threat looms. Look for much pandering to an auto industry that stopped being competitive with the world decades ago. Why do these debates on the economy always have to take place in areas of the country where the economy is failing? Why not go to a region that is prospering due to sound management and policies and talk about how to spread the wealth?
Republicans Set for Debate on Economy
Thompson Prepping for First Debate Tussle With GOP Rivals
Yabba Dabba Doo - Fred Joins the Debate

U.S. Eyes Next Step After Costa Rica Backs Trade Pact

Wouldn't it be great if scientists were celebrities? A Jog can dream:
3 Win Nobel in Medicine for Gene Technology

Study- Donated Blood Quickly Loses Important Gas

Despite recent headline hyperbole it looks like taser guns are a good idea after all. So go ahead and tase me bro!
Serious Injury Rare With Police Tasers
Tasers Safe? New Study Sparks More Debate

What is the point?
Diana Inquest Jury Visits Paris Crash Site

Plane With Skydivers Crashes; 7 Dead

The latest on Music Enemy #1:
Downloading Mom Will Appeal
Will Appeal Succeed in RIAA's $222,000 'Making Available' Case?
RIAA Jurors Keeping Mum

It's fire prevention week, y'all- so get a plan, y'all:
Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Preparation

The Jog has finally come to the conclusion that everyone in the public eye is on steroids:
Disgraced US sprinter Jones Hands Over Olympic Medals
US Apology to Australia for Marion Jones Drug Scandal
Hall of Shame: Steroidal Sprinter Marion Jones Inducted
What Do Marion Jones and Senator Larry Craig Have in Common?

George Steinbrenner May Clean House, Hire Tony La Russa

Weekend Box Office:
'Game Plan' Holds Off 'Heartbreak Kid'
Stiller Finds Heartbreak at Box Office
Monday Morning Poll: What Happened to the Farrelly Brothers?

Pamela Anderson-Lee-Rock must be pregnant. It's the only reason we can think of here at Jog Central that can explain the fact that she just married that guy who was in the Paris Hilton sex tape:
Pamela Anderson Weds
Pamela Anderson's Fake Cake

Speaking of pregnancy:
Jennifer Lopez Dances Around Baby News During Concert

Speaking of pregnancy:
Diddy Mans Up, Admits Fathering 15-Month-Old

Shocker: Rapper Arrested!
Lil' Wayne's Boise Bust

Shocker: Lohan Pledges to Remain Sober!
Lindsay Lohan to 'Stay Focused' in Utah

The Jog has absolutely no idea who Hannah Montana is- but apparently she's quite popular:
Hannah Montana Ticket Bonanza Spurs Officials to Investigate Resellers

Is that a Nano blowing up in your pocket- or are you just happy to see me?
IPod Nano Fire Could Cause Apple Recall

The future of music sales?
TiVo Adding Music to Lineup

MS Bundles Two Free Games With Xbox 360 for Holiday Season

Churches complain too much:
Church Calls for Resistance to be Pulled From BAFTA Awards

What the hell is 'cloud computing'?
Google and IBM Partner to Push Cloud Computing

'Woo-hoo Woo-hoo-hoo, Woo-hoo Woo-hoo-hoo' Vonage is Dying:
Vonage Settles With Sprint, Still Faces Verizon Judgment

And finally-
If you've always dreamed of seeing Margaret Cho take it all off, today's your lucky day:
Margaret Cho's Strip Show is Barely Any Fun

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