News Jog: 2007-11-04

Friday, November 9, 2007

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!

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

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.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

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.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

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: