Friday Links

Sunny and pretty mild today. I've got another project to work on this morning, so posting may be light.

Volcano Threat Puts Alaskans On Alert

Japan Factory Output Plunges, Jobless Rate Jumps

Violence and intimidation mark run-up to Iraqi elections

'Surgical Spirit' Spooks Hospital

CNN: Capitol Visitors Center told to send back 'Made in China' items
Washington souvenirs worth $100,000 — including images of the Capitol dome and printings of the U.S. Constitution — are locked in storage, blocked from sale in the new U.S. Capitol Visitors Center because the items are made in China.

Honda suspends UK production as profits plunge

Armory of weapons seized from ex-cop

Air Force to train combat docs to use acupuncture

Campaign to move 'demonic' 'Blue Mustang'

NYT: The White House Spray
At the White House today, news photographers streamed into the Oval Office for what’s known as a “pool spray,” a very brief photo opportunity. This one, in fact, lasted 30 seconds.