Daily Archives: October 11, 2003

Ashcroft After Eco-Scum

Latest to appear in the crosshairs of John Ashcroft in his ongoing campaign to strike fear in the hearts of civil libertarians and eco-weenies everywhere is John Passacantando, executive director of Greenpeace in the United States. 15 months after two … Continue reading

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Science Finally Discovers Dowbrigade

A ‘Cosmic Jerk’ That Reversed the Universe CLEVELAND, Oct. 10 Astronomers said on Friday that they had determined the time in cosmic history when a mysterious force, "dark energy," began to wrench the universe apart. Five billion years ago, said … Continue reading

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Rush to Judgement?

As reported in this space earlier, Rush Limbaugh has checked himself into rehab after being caught red-handed popping pills he obtained from multiple sources, including celebrity groupie doctors and his own maid. I always wondered why they called him "Rush"…. … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day (on the story above)

“You can hire Rush Limbaugh’s housekeeper, or you can elect me President of the United States.” Sen. John Kerry on the two ways to get lower prescription drug prices. Uh, John, do you happen to have her phone number?

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Gadzooks! Fellatio Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

Women who perform the act of fellatio on a regular basis, one to two times a week, may reduce their risk of breast cancer by up to 40 percent, a North Carolina State University study found. Doctors had never suspected … Continue reading

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650 Million Small Arms=1 Death Every Minute

LIMA, Peru, Oct 9 (Reuters) – With someone, somewhere in the world killed every minute by guns, lobby groups on Thursday launched a campaign for a global treaty to curb what they called an out-of-control international weapons trade. "Small arms … Continue reading

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