Sovereign? Yes. Solvent? Maybe?

As Iraq was granted sovereignty by the US, two days earlier than expected, allegations that billions in Iraqi oil revenue are unaccounted for by the coalition have been lodged. Last minute contracts signed by Bremer on behalf of Iraq have locked the country into spending billions more in foreign services over the next 10 years. Some have likened the last few weeks of deals to "robbing Iraq's piggy bank". And while 90% of Iraqi rebuilding is paid for by American taxpayers, should we be asking the question, "show me the money?".


BIRDS & BEES: What will your count be when the future calls?

CITY CRITTERS: Wharf rats take a bite out of car pollution.

INK: 40 hour tattoo record set. Ouch.

NATURE: Heart shaped Swiss mutant fruits?

WEB SURF: Songs written by people who shouldn't write songs

Feeling nervous about casting your first ballot? Make sure the first time is special, enroll in the VoterVirgin Class of '04 where we will commemorate your vote and prepare you for that special moment..