Flashback: Fighting Terrorists Before 9/11

Reporters (and judicial investigators) are taking an in depth look at the candidate's pasts and producing a few interesting looks at their actions. No, not all that brouhaha about serving in the military, but the much longer public service and corporate records. If deeds speak louder than words, there are a few good retrospective issues worth taking a look at. Few people remember John Kerry's determination to bring down the drug cartels by busting their bankers, but the Washington Monthly tells the tale well. With interference from many sources, Kerry brought BCCI into the light and closed down a bank with multiple ties to the AlQeada we know today. Meanwhile, Dick Cheney is under investigation for doing business with rogue terrorists countries when he was CEO of Halliburton during the 90's. Halliburton was awarded no-bid contracts to rebuild Iraq and has been caught overcharging by millions of dollars. Dick Cheney is also known to have up to $1 million in deferred payments from his former company since he was elected to be Vice President.

BIRDS & BEES: Smell like a metrosexual! "Cumming" is the signature fragrance from over-the-top Scottish actor.

HOLLYWOOD: Does this mean that Mary-Kay is over the eating disorder? Olsen Twins hired to promote Happy Meals in France.

JOCKS: Straight but not narrow: Eccentric Australian Swimmer Ian Thorpe tells world that he is not gay.

TECHNOLOGY: The $100,000 e-mail: Federal Trade Commission recommends six-figure bounty for spammers.

TUNES: Twist and shout: Reggae superstar Anthony B releases single inspired by destruction of Hurricane Ivan.

WEB SURF: Summer is now over and the winter games have begun: Five fun-filled events comprise the Yeti Olympics.

Apathy Buster: When otherwise lovely people say, "It's just a choice between the lesser of two evils" the obvious response is, "What, you have a problem with less evil?!? Vote (already)!"