Friday Links For Thee

Woke up feeling pretty good about last night, but I have to comment on two things. First off, what the hell was a 5 month old baby doing being passed around on the stage last night at 1030p? Total bullshit. Secondly, do the AP and Reuters photographers sideline in selling their pics to foot fetishists? I mean c'mon, the lady has nice shoes, but half a dozen different pictures?

Judge Lets Palin Troopergate Probe Proceed

Giant tooth found in wreck of paleontologist's home

Texas pushes Bible course in schools

Washington Post: Palin Delivers, But Doubts Linger
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin spent much of the past two weeks on the defensive, hounded by critics over halting performances in television interviews and questioned even by conservative writers doubtful about whether she is ready to be vice president.

Argentina's Disco Craze: Free Breast Jobs

France slips into recession: official forecast

Good grief! Gigantic gourd goes missing in Mich.

AP: Wave of House converts jump aboard bailout bill
A wave of House converts jumped aboard the $700 billion financial industry bailout Thursday on the eve of a make-or-break second vote, as lawmakers responded to an awakening among voters to the pain ahead of them if stability isn't restored to the tottering economy.

On the Sunny Beaches of Brazil, A Perplexing Inrush of Penguins

Number of Illegal Immigrants to U.S. Is Down, Report Finds

Navy confirms lost WWII sub has been found

CNN: Biden puts McCain, not Palin, in cross hairs
Sen. Joe Biden was debating Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday night, but the Democratic vice presidential candidate known for attack-dog instincts saved his bites for Sen. John McCain.