An autopsy has been performed on the terrorists (the plural came from President Bush) Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

"Two military personnel were flown in ... to conduct the autopsy "

"The personnel are familiar with background and cultural concerns for conducting the autopsy"What ON EARTH does THAT mean ( Read more... )

So THIS is front page news nowadays?
.. an email from someone who heard someone say he heard someone else say something ..

Besides, nobody will be shocked, or ever surprised, that the 'someone' said what he said.
Were I in his place (which would have been infinitely more preferable for the country, by the way) I probably would have said the same

E pur si muove!

"Ages of experience have taught us that the commitment of a husband and wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society," Bush said in his Saturday radio address ( Read more... )

Today, in a downtown Melbourne pub, I ordered a cup of bean soup from the menu ( Read more... )

Remember how, when you read stories about "Red Indians performing rain-dances in order to make it rain", you had to smile: the incredible naivity of these "primitive people" ...

I wonder what these "primitive people" would think of thisFor sure: it can't get any crazier than this! (although, I have said and thought THAT before ( Read more... )

What is THIS all about?

Reverse Stockholm Syndrome?

A few weeks ago we moved into a new (as in 'different') office building: an old (Montgomery Ward) department store in a half deserted mall somewhere in Melbourne ( Read more... )

I just read thisKinda sounds like getting driving lessons and being told that the surest way to avoid car accidents is to refrain from driving cars: while true, that's not the point of taking driving lessons ( Read more... )

And JUST when you think it can't GET any crazier or more insane, there is THIS

A HUNGER strike?
Uhm... sure. Go right ahead. Not sure what it accomplishes, but okay. I'm sure this is a very well and deeply thought out strategy. Be my guest.

Attempts to block or shorten screenings? (So much for Christian tolerance!)
"We want the movie to be banned ( Read more... )