The Cody News (April 29, 2005)

9 car bombings kill dozens in Iraq CBC - Newfoundland & Labrador - BAGHDAD - At least 24 people were killed in Iraq Friday after nine car bombings rocked Baghdad and a nearby town. Eighty-nine people, mostly Iraqi police and security officers, were injured in the attacks. ...These mofos are out of control.

Bush pushes Social Security, energy ideas CNN - WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush told reporters that he backs a Social Security proposal in which benefits for low-income workers would increase faster than those for wealthier Americans, saying that would solve most of the system's funding problems. ...
A total McGuffin. Social security is neither social nor secure (it's socialized, yes, but not social. and it's a terrible drag on our economy, making us less secure, not more.)
Read this for more from me on this topic: Social Security 4/29/05 11:47 AM ET

Akbar gets death sentence Allentown Morning Call - "it is the unanimous decision of us all that you should be put to death,'' the jury foreman said. The 34-year-old Akbar, who earlier in the day pleaded for forgiveness, did not react. A gasp rose from the families of Seifert and Air Force Maj. ...
Hell yeah. This evil mofo forfeited his right to live when he killed those men

Studies: Vitamin D and Calcium Won't Prevent Fractures National Ledger - Two new unrelated studies are claiming that Vitamin D and calcium supplements -- the inexpensive options for good bone health -- may be ineffective in the prevention of fractures of the elderly. For those ... .
I can anecdotally confirm this to be the case. I had cereal for breakfast and a glass of milk every day after school and again before bed growing up. In high school, after hitting my 15th broken bone, I even added calcium supplements. Hit #18 before I graduated HS. The doctor always told me, it wasn't a calcium problem nor a problem with my bones at all. He said I was just too psycho and had no concept of fear from pushing myself too far physically.