Officially disguised as a Canadian
The US House of Representatives has defeated the $700bn emergency rescue package proposed to save their economy. I think it was Warren Buffet who said that if it doesn't go through, the market will go into a free-fall.
And rest in peace, Connie Haines, big band singer and Duchess of Idaho.
So long, and thanks for Butch Cassidy.
Seriously, they're staying? What happened to loyalty?
(Reproduced from the related link)
The ANC has announced that Thabo Mbeki is to be recalled as president of the country.
From TFA (see related link):
"Police are investigating how a controversial Zimbabwean politician – hell-bent on stalling the power-sharing talks – has come into possession of a R1,4-million armoured Mercedes-Benz allegedly registered with the South African government's VIP protection unit." (Source)
My great aunt, who is a resident of Harare, Zimbabwe, went shopping this week. She bought a cabbage and a gem squash, and some meat. The expedition cost Z$1 billion. And now, because of the escalating violence, she has an armed escort and 24-hour security where she lives.
The legend that was George Carlin died on Sunday evening, Santa Monica time.