Accountability Under Fire

Even Republicans put Pentagon officials in the hot seat at congressional hearings about our money being spent to rebuild Iraq. It appears that more and more funding is being diverted for security instead of creating jobs, building schools, and improving things like electricity and water. This leaves unemployed young men on the streets and constant reminders of the war on everybody's mind. Future plans fall short of goals and some appear to be unreachable. The cost of rebuilding Iraq is expected to be much higher than projected and the Senators on both sides of the aisle are asking why.

BIRDS & BEES: Shake your nude thing: Spanish town introduces first clothing-optional discotheque.

HOLLYWOOD: The reel right: New Dallas film festival bills itself as Sundance for Republicans.

JOCKS: So much for the Burt Reynolds comeback: Police in Madrid but breaks on "Cannonball Run" re-enactment.

TECHNOLOGY: Enterprise software solution: Website for German radio station now readable in Klingon.

TUNES: Elton on the envelope: Gilbraltar introduces stamp honoring aging rock star.

WEB SURF: Who needs jibjab? Michael Moore and George W Bush make beautiful music together.

Apathy buster:
When your friends say, "My vote doesn't matter" the proper and charming response is,"Well, our vote matters to me, and I matter to you, so will you please vote for my sake?"