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The UN has a new report out (assign whatever value you deem worthy here).  Apparently, they view the emissions from the world's cattle population as the most dangerous source of greenhouse gases.  In fact, 18% of greenhouse gases are derived from this population.  That's more than all forms of human transportation put together.  Clearly this menace must be controlled before they introduce the "alien species" the UN talks of.  

Democrat leaders have announced that they plan on lengthening the congressional work week.  Currently, Congress is in session for basically two days.  They have met less then the "Do nothing Congress" in 1948.  At first, this seems like a great idea: they were elected to represent us, so they should actually be doing that right?  In fact, we work five days a week, why don't they?  Well, two things: first, they only extending the week to what amounts to three days.  Second, and perhaps more important, I believe it was Will Rogers who said in effect, "No one's wallet is safe as long as Congress is in session."  With more time, they will have more chances to gain access to our lives and money.  More resolutions, more investigations, more panels, etc.  I vote for no change.

A flight was forced to make an unexpected stop in Nashville today.  Passengers reported smelling matches.  After all passengers and bags were searched, a woman fessed up to using matches to try and dispell body odor…

Hot tip: if you need to relieve some pressure on a flight, either a) go to the bathroom, or b) blame it on the guy next to you, don't make people think you are about to light your shoes…

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A 12 year-old has received liposuction in Texas.  She'll be right back to morbidly obese within a year or two.

Thomas Sowell comments on Hollywood's tendency to criticize big business: those doing so actually make more than those they are criticizing.  Always a good read.