Hope springs eternal

Lawyer retracts Saddam hunger strike claim.

Well, one of his bazillion (not an exaggeration) lawyers sez Saddam isn't planning a hunger strike. "I checked and I was told that the sources were not credible and that there will be no hunger strike on Monday," al-Dulaimi told The Associated Press.

Shucks Saddam, I just wanted to let you know, that I personally support you a thousand percent on any hunger strike you may wish to engage in. I'm here for you buddy. Why I would even strongly protest any attempts to feed you intravenously. Starve away pal, starve away.

In solidarity, da Elmo.


One is never too old to have a good time.

A 77-year-old Boston-area dentist allegedly issued fraudulent painkiller prescriptions in exchange for oral sex from drug addicts.

A police report alleges Dr. Joseph Matarazzo, of Quincy, Mass., wrote more than 100 fraudulent prescriptions for drug addicts in the last two years, the Boston Globe reported Saturday.


Bang a gong, get it on.

US prepares military blitz against Iran's nuclear sites.

Strategists at the Pentagon are drawing up plans for devastating bombing raids backed by submarine-launched ballistic missile attacks against Iran's nuclear sites as a "last resort" to block Teheran's efforts to develop an atomic bomb.

Central Command and Strategic Command planners are identifying targets, assessing weapon-loads and working on logistics for an operation, the Sunday Telegraph has learnt.

Hey Moo-moo: knock knock

Moo-moo: who's there?

Elmo: Eddie Kendricks

Moo-moo: Eddie Kendricks who?

Elmo: Everybody was Kung Fu fighting,
.......... Those kids were fast as lightning
.......... In fact it was a little bit frightning,
.......... But they fought with expert timing