August 19, 2008

First Up: A new study has found that faith in God can add three years to your life.  And subtract about a hundred inches from your wallet.
Item 2:  Bill Murray went sky diving with the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team.  When asked where he got the idea to go really high and then plummet down to earth, he replied, "My career."
Item 3:  Comedian Craig Robinson, who co-stars on the sitcom, "The Office" was arrested on felony drug charges over the weekend.  According his publicist, he'll appear in court on August 23, and at the Tampa Improv August 27 through August 29.
Item 4:  Pastor Rick Warren assured skeptics that John McCain didn't hear any of the questions before Saturday night's civil forum.  In fact, he didn't hear most of the questions during the civil forum.
Item 5: Dateline--Ajo, Arizona
Four Mexican soldiers sneaked into the state and held a US Border patrol agent at gun point for more than three hours.  Upon hearing the news, President Bush quickly diffused the stand-off by inviting all five fellas to his ranch for fajitas.
Item 6: Dateline--Orlando, Florida
Disney World has revised its gun policy for employees. Staffers, also known as "cast members," will be allowed to keep licensed firearms in the locked glove compartments of their cars, unless they are playing the role of Goofy, Grumpy, Dumbo,  Dopey or The Tramp that week.
 
And Finally:

The Bing Crosby Joke of The Week
A man was in divorce court.  The judge said, "Mr. Clark," said the judge, "I have reviewed your case, and I have decided to give your wife $775 a week."  "That seems very fair, Your Honor," said Mr. Clark, "And every now and then,  I'll send her a few bucks myself."