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On Letterman, Kevin Spacey just showed articles he "stole" from AF1. One was a matchbook. What is the use of a matchbook in today's world other than to light up a cigarette? Is smoking allowed on AF1? Enquiring readers want to know.

I asked a couple of questions earlier today in another thread and dadgummit the thread just quit! I hope it's not because no one has the answers.Regarding Partial Birth Abortions:Is this really a problem in America? I personally have never heard of a PBA. I know no one who has had one. I know no one who has recommended one. I know of no hospital that advertises they would perform one. I know of no physician who would perform one.Perhaps someone can give us an approximation of the number of PBAs performed each year. Are there extenuating circumstances when one ...

Can't hear with bawk of bats, all thim liffeying waters of. Ho, talk save us! My foos won't moos. I feel as old as yonder elm. A tale told of Shaun or Shem? All Livia's daughter-sons. Dark hawks hear us. Night! Night! My ho head halls. I feel as heavy as yonder stone. Tell me of John or Shaun? Who were Shem and Shaun the living sons or daughters of? Night now! Tell me, tell me, tell me, elm? Night night! Tellmetale of stem and stone. Beside the rivering waters of, hitherandthithering waters of. Night!- James Joyce, certified genius, "Finnegan's ...

I just received a mailing announcing that I am a member of a settlement class in a suit against Publishers Clearing House. On page six of the fine print I find SECTION IV: ATTORNEYS' FEESFinally, you should be aware that the Class Counsel will seek an award of attorney's fees and reimbursementof expenses in this case in an amount not to exceed $3 million and which shall be paid solely out of the $10 million maximum dollar mentioned in the above section . . .Well, let's see . . .I think PCH mail goes to about 100 million citizens. With ...

I flipped over after the Rockford movie to watch Judge Judy last night. Caught someone on the Teen Awards making an acceptance speech saying something on the order of "Try hard in school. But if you don't get good grades, don't worry -- I didn't get good grades and I'm worth millions."