Thursday, October 1, 2009

9/30/09

Today, President Obama announced $5 billion in government grants for scientists - calling it the “single largest boost to biomedical research in history.” - that is, besides Michael Jackson's autopsy.

Support for the "Obamacare" plan hit a new low this week - just 41%. Meanwhile, people are rallying around the Republican healthcare plan entitled: "We Don't Care"

Before going to Copenhagan to lobby for the city of Chicago to get the 2016 Olympic Games - President Obama will briefly stop off in Geneva to hold talks with Iranian officials about their unauthorized nuclear weapons program - which is nothing compared to Switzerland's unauthorized weapons program: the Swiss Army Knife.

CNN introduced an iPhone app yesterday that will give users a constant stream of updates for $1.99 a week. And for an additional $1.99, users can have hot, steamy conversation with Larry King.

Hugo Chavez and Moammar Qaddafi signed a document on Monday calling for a new global definition of terrorism. Chavez & Qaddafi are officially the new Merriam & Webster.

Spencer Pratt’s sister, Stephanie, wants to leave “The Hills” saying “it is very brutal” and that she can’t stand it anymore. Ugh I know, all the drama, the backstabbing... the lines she has to memorize... brutal.

Pharmacies here in New York will offer free swine flu shots to the unemployed. Which is great news for anyone who played for the Mets this season.

Happy 52nd birthday to Fran Drescher! She celebrated with family and friends... all trying NOT to make her laugh.

Happy 45th birthday to Trey Anastasio from Phish. His friends serenaded him with a 90-minute version of Happy Birthday.

Weather forecasters predict that the Northeastern United States will have its coldest winter in a decade because of a weak El Niño. Which means here in New York Donald Trump's gonna need a few extra layers of that thing on top of his head.

Yankee Stadium is expected to host a college football bowl game in 2010 – with teams from the Big East and Big 12 conferences. If you can't afford tickets to see your school play, don't worry, student loans will be available.

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