Going to the Knicks
I took my daughter to a Knicks game this weekend; not so much to watch the game, but just so she could get used to the players enough that she'll be able to identify them in the inevitable police lineup.



Obama Stimulus
President Obama's economic stimulus plan is now expected to cost at least $825 billion. The huge pricetage may have something to do with the fact that the plan is being crafted by the same guy who decorated John Thain's new office.



Mayor Affair
The mayor of Portland, Oregon in stuck in a serious controversy as he now admits to having an affair with an 18-year-old man. The story is splitting Portland's gay and lesbian community; the lesbians want the mayor to resign, and the gays just want that 18-year-old's number.

The mayor of Portland insists he won't resign despite being caught in a lie about an affair with an 18-year-old man. But he will consider stepping down as soon as he can run for Governor of New Jersey.



New Emissions Standards
The Obama administration will now allow California and 13 other states to set stricter automobile emissions and fuel efficiency standards. So now everyone will be forced to take the bus to the unemployment office.