The Village Voice: Nation: Mondo Washington: Eyes Right on Hillary by James Ridgeway: "Of course, conservatives have another motive here. Just as they are trying to energize their Christian base with Bush talking like he wants a constitutional amendment against gays getting married, they can hit all their bases with Hillary as a foe. Every conservative Republican will vote if she runs. Right now, Republicans figure they can beat any of the Democrat doofs, but if Bush's figures continue to fall—and the Gallup poll suggests that's the case—and Hillary appears, then they will need to turn out their base across the country. Like nothing else, Hillary will get right-wingers to the polls. "

The Village Voice: Machine Age: Mr. Roboto: They've Got Your Number by Brendan I. Koerner: "In the days running up to WLNP, if you're considered a high-value customer, you may get a friendly call from your current provider, trying to suss out whether you intend to jump ship. Mr. Roboto's advice: Even if you're planning on staying put, lie and say you're bolting. The telemarketer on the other end will be authorized to offer some 'retention bonuses' to keep you on board. You probably won't get a rate cut, but they might toss in, say, free text messaging. Dishonesty has its rewards.
Even if you don't get the call—likely because you spend less than $75 a month—you can still leverage WLNP as an extortion tool. In late October, give your carrier's toll-free number a dial and pull an angry old man act—say you're bummed about the coverage and you're going to switch if things don't get better right quick. You will probably be transferred to a rep who can hand out a perk, like an early starting time for night minutes. This was the carrot offered to Mr. Roboto after he recently called to give Sprint PCS a piece of his mind. No, it won't stop him from skipping out come Zero Day—what, no service near the Flatiron Building?—but it's nice to hear the Man quaking in his boots. "

Salon.com Life | Loving Bush: Day 2: "So I sat there in church working this through in my mind, tugging at it, yet hunkered down on the inside to protect myself from having to take it in, and then the pastor said the most stunning thing I've ever heard her say: 'When someone is acting butt-ugly, God loves them just the same as God loves the innocent. They are still just as loved by God.' I was shocked. I thought, Boy, are you going to get it when Mom finds out. Also, I thought she was talking about the White House, but then she kept on preaching, about Jesus, and Dr. King, and -- if you read between the lines -- the people in my church. All of us -- and there are some exquisitely good people in this church. It was outrageous. She said you don't have to support people's political agenda, but you did have to love them, if you want to follow Jesus. She said you could tell if people were following Jesus, instead of following the people who follow Jesus, because they are feeding the poor, sharing their wealth, and making sure everyone has medical insurance. Then I zoned out. "

The End Of The World



When the end of the world arrives how will the media report it?


USA Today: WE'RE DEAD


The Wall Street Journal: DOW JONES PLUMMETS AS WORLD ENDS


National Enquirer: SHEEP MISSING ALL OVER WORLD


Microsoft Systems Journal: APPLE LOSES MARKET SHARE


Sports Illustrated: GAME OVER


Wired: THE LAST NEW THING


Rolling Stone: THE GRATEFUL DEAD REUNION TOUR


Readers Digest: BYE


Discover Magazine: HOW WILL THE EXTINCTION OF ALL LIFE AS WE KNOW IT AFFECT THE WAY WE VIEW THE COSMOS?


TV Guide: DEATH AND DAMNATION: NIELSON RATINGS SOAR!


Lady's Home Journal: LOSE 10 LBS. BY JUDGEMENT DAY WITH OUR NEW "ARMAGEDDON" DIET!


America Online: SYSTEM TEMPORARILY DOWN. TRY CALLING BACK IN 100 YEARS


Inc. magazine: TEN WAYS YOU CAN PROFIT FROM THE APOCALYPSE


Microsoft's Web Site: IF YOU DIDN'T EXPERIENCE THE RAPTURE, DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE PATCH RAPT777.EXE.


IBM: ARMAGEDDON TOLERANT SOFTWARE NOW AVAILABLE!


N.Y. Post: WHAASSSUP ?


Boston Globe: STRONG N.E. WINDS PREDICTED


Cuba Libre: BUSH BLOWS UP WORLD


Arizona Republic: TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TO HIT 1016 F TODAY

MTV.com - News -RIAA Drops Piracy Suit Against 66-Year-Old Grandmother: "On Friday, the Recording Industry Association of America withdrew its lawsuit against Sarah Seabury Ward of Newbury, Massachusetts, after the 66-year-old grandmother said she had never used or even downloaded any peer-to-peer file-sharing software. Bolstering her claim is the fact that Ward and her husband own a Macintosh computer, which is incompatible with the Kazaa file-sharing network they're accused of using to share more than 2,000 songs."

CBS News | Prison Sentences For Faked Cancer | September 25, 2003 06:53:44:
"Teresa Milbrandt shaved her daughter's hair and gave her sleeping pills to make it appear she was receiving chemotherapy, made her wear a protective mask and put her in counseling to prepare for death, police said. Authorities said the Milbrandts fooled 65 people and businesses into donating an estimated $31,000 for their daughter's treatment. "

Dumbyaonic Plague

An affliction which carries a self-righteous, condescending and arrogant minority into the fevered delusion that they are called upon to dupe an ill-informed and naive citizenry into believing that endless war, economic inequities, environmental pollution, domestic surveillance, irrational paranoia, religious zealotry, sexual insecurity, media suppression and abdication of civil rights are necessary components of a democracy.



Its symptoms include equating debate with sedition and opposition with treason. Persons suffering from this affliction can often be heard uttering phrases like ?It?s all Clinton?s fault?, "liberal whackos", "love it or leave it", ?Bring ?em on? and "more tax cuts".



Ineffective treatments have included wrapping oneself in a large flag and singing "God Bless America".

Yahoo! News - Ted Rall

Salon.com | Black helicopters over 43rd Street!: "Sept. 23, 2003 | Conspiracy theories, like old habits, die hard. In Monday's New York Times, William Safire, formerly of the Nixon White House, advanced the theory that the Clintons are encouraging Gen. Wesley Clark in his bid for the presidency to extend their nefarious hold over the Democratic Party, keeping Howard Dean's pesky upstarts in check and ensuring that the party keeps a center-left agenda. As Safire sees it, Bill and Hillary are waiting for Bush to become vulnerable (become vulnerable?) so 'the politically inexperienced' Clark, having routed all the other Democratic candidates, can step aside to make way for Hillary. "

The Village Voice: Nation: Nat Hentoff: Bush Accused by Lords of the Bar by Nat Hentoff: "Ignored by most media, an array of prominent federal judges, government officials, and other members of the legal establishment has joined in a historic rebellion against George W. Bush's unprecedented and unconstitutional arrogance of power that threatens the fundamental right of American citizens to have access to their lawyers before disappearing indefinitely into military custody without charges, without seeing an attorney or anyone except their guards. "

Sun prevents cancer : HindustanTimes.com: "“American Cancer Society statistics show that sun-inhibited internal cancers kill at more than 100-times-greater frequency than do sun-promoted skin cancers, so increasing sun exposure will save many lives”, Ainsleigh said."
YOu just can't win for losing.

Hurricane Isabel Photo - Netlore Archive: "Netlore Archive: Emailed photo purports to show the approach of Hurricane Isabel at sea, September 2003 "

Email Protest - Target Corp. Subsidiary Sells FCUK Brand Products - Netlore Archive: "Netlore Archive: Email flier criticizes Target Corp. subsidiary Marshall Field's for marketing 'FCUK' brand fragrance and clothing to teenagers "

The Globe and Mail: "Redlands, Calif. — Spike Lee, whose movies often have a political edge, says Americans need to think more about important issues and lay off the fluff.
'We as a people are more concerned with J.Lo and Ben Affleck than these so-called weapons of mass destruction,' he told 750 people who gathered Tuesday night at the University of Redlands. "

Funny Definitions

BUYAGRA: Stimulant to be taken prior to shopping. Increases potency and duration of spending spree.



MENICILLIN: Potent anti-boy-otic for older women. Increases resistance to such lines as, "You make me want to be a better person. Can we get naked now?"



ST. MOM'S WORT: Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to six hours.



EMPTY NESTROGEN: Highly effective supplement that eliminates melancholy by enhancing the memory of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out.



PEPTO-BIMBO: Liquid silicone for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and improves flirting.



DUMMEROL: When taken with Pepto-bimbo, can cause lowering of IQ, causing enjoyment of loud country music and cheap beer.



FLIPITOR: Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers.



JACKASSPIRIN: Relieves headache caused by a man who can't remember your birthday, anniversary, or phone number.



ANTI-TALKSIDENT: A spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers.



NAGAMET: When administered to a husband, provides the same irritation as nagging on him all weekend, saving the wife the time and trouble of doing it herself.



DAMMITOL: Take two and the rest of the world can go to hell for 8 hours!

Doctors - Home Remedy

If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels there's no better snack than a banana. Bananas contains three natural sugars --sucrose, fructose and glucose -- combined with fiber one banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions making it a must to add to your daily diet.



Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain trypotophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.



PMS: Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.



Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.



Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt making it the perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.



Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.



Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.



Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.



Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.



Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.



Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.



Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.



Overweight and at work?: Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.



Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronic ulcer cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.



Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.



Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, trypotophan.



Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.



Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water-balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, there by reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.



Strokes: According to research in 'The New England Journal of Medicine' eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!



Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that, if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!



So you see, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A. and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.



So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say,



"A Banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

The Village Voice: Features: Mondo Washington: Let George Undo It by James Ridgeway: "s of this week, at least, the Bush campaign is running on the success of the 'war against terror'—in Iraq and Afghanistan and at home. This is an attempt to deflect attention from what's happening with George W. Bush's main base of support: corporate execs rewarding his policies on taxes, the environment, and other business issues with more and more campaign cash. "

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