"America is pissed at the notorious AIG. Right? Somehow, these guys are the most hated people in America. They're getting death threats. I saw one AIG guy today, he was hiding behind the Octomom." --Bill Maher
 

The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,260 AP

• Turkish President Visits Iraq as Bombings Kill 34 Washington Post

• NATO troops kill Afghan driver who fails to stop AP

• Utahn charged in Iraq killings suspended from constable job Salt Lake Tribune

• Iraq invites Total, Chevron, Statoil to field bid Reuters UK

• Analysis: US leaders say Afghan war stalemated AP

• US says envoys found Darfur conditions worsening Reuters

• North Korea warns against U.N. action on rocket Reuters

• Israeli soldiers' T-shirts depict shooting Arabs AP

Cuba Update

The only two Central American countries that don't recognize Cuba's government say they plan to re-establish diplomatic ties with the communist nation.
 

"Last night, President Obama's appearance on the 'Tonight Show' got huge ratings. So, to promote his upcoming book, President Bush will appear on 'The Biggest Loser.' That should get pretty big ratings, too." --Jimmy Fallon
 

Disturbing News

• Alaska braces for ashfall after volcano erupts AP

"There's a new bin Laden tape where he calls for the destruction of Somalia. That's right. Forget destroying America, that job is done." --Bill Maher
 

Volcano Monitoring

A month after Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal complained about wasteful spending in President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package — including money he sneered was for "something called 'volcano monitoring'" — Alaska pilots were grateful for such expenditures.

Republican-Shenanigans News

• Palin ally denies politics behind stimulus decision CNN Political Ticker

• February Tie Goes to GOP in Senate Fundraising Chase CQPolitics.com

• Gregg continues budget-blasting of Obama Boston Globe

• House Republicans to push for guns amendment to public lands catchall  New York Times

Homophobe

Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank called Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia a "homophobe" in a recent interview with the gay news Web site 365gay.com. The Democratic lawmaker, who is gay, was discussing gay marriage and his expectation that the high court would some day be called upon to decide whether the Constitution allows the federal government to deny recognition to same-sex marriages.

Rock-The-Voter News

• Notre Dame sticking with Obama for commencement  The Associated Press

• Clinton to spearhead anti-drugs drive in Mexico AFP

• Fed and Treasury chief to get grilled on AIG AP

• Reid threatens weekend session Politico

He's Baaaaack!

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has a new gig — as a radio talk show host.

WLS-AM program director Bob Shomper says Blagojevich will be on the air on the Chicago station Wednesday morning, taking calls from listeners, telling stories and talking with guests.

"This morning, the first lady, Michelle Obama, celebrated spring by breaking ground on a new vegetable garden at the White House. She said she did it to help educate children about healthy, locally-grown food, and to help her own family survive the coming economic apocalypse." --Jimmy Kimmel

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Biz-Tech News

• Oil eases but stays above $53 in Asia AP

• A Tentative Free Trade Deal for S. Korea and EU New York Times

• U.S. exchanges call on SEC for modified uptick rule Reuters

• European stocks mixed, Asia rises on US bank plan AP

• World's airlines seen losing billions this year Reuters

• Crooks Flock to Rogue Antivirus Apps PC World

• Microsoft's IE8 Catches Most 'Social Malware' PC Magazine

 China Wants To Ax Dollar

China has called for ditching the US dollar as the international reserve currency, sweeping away a decades-old system to stabilize the world monetary climate and protect its massive forex reserves.

Why aren't credit cards getting their due scrutiny as the most toxic loans of all time? - Grant "Bud" Gerver

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Chinese Muslims at Guantanamo to Petition Supreme Court  Voice of America

• Peoria man pleads not guilty in terror case Chicago Tribune

It Was Bush's Fault!

The media's erasure of the Bush administration and its policies in their coverage of the economy has been so pervasive that they have given round-the-clock attention to the AIG bonus scandal for days on end with virtually no mention of the fact that it was the Bush administration that last fall approved billions of dollars in aid to AIG without requiring the company to nullify its bonus contracts.
 

A Providence, R.I., strip club held a job fair over the weekend. Some of the questions on the application are a bit misleading. “Had experience working on laptops?” - Laugh Lines

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Go back into hiding, GOP begs Dick Cheney The Hill

Odd News

• David Letterman marries longtime girlfriend AP

• Octuplets' Mom Fires Nannies, Blames Gloria Allred People Magazine

• "Sopranos" star Gandolfini a hit on Broadway Reuters

• Fla. man sets neighbor's skateboard ramp on fire AP

• Parrot awarded for yelling about choking baby AP

• Japanese astronaut tests stink-free underwear Reuters

To Help You Deflate Photo

The Nano, the world's cheapest car, will hit Indian roads in July, with expectations that demand from millions of aspiring car owners will far outstrip supply. Owners will be randomly selected from bookings made between April 9 and 25, and their prices will be protected, said Chairman Ratan Tata, who had promised a 100,000 rupee ($1,980) dealer price at a glitzy unveiling more than a year ago. Photo/Tata Motors

Peace.

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