A Real Target by Paul Nowak

Weekly News Briefs

U2's Bono awarded British knighthood:

• Irish rocker Bono (aka Paul Hewson) was awarded a British knighthood on Thursday. Bono was qouted as saying "you have permission to call me anything you want - except sir, all right? Lord of lords, your demigodness, that'll do".

Zogby: Rudy Giuliani Leads GOP Field in Iowa:

• The "Nation Mayor" leads the Republican field among Iowa party faithful according to a recent Zoby poll. Among those between the age 18-29 Giuliani leads with 31%, followed by Rommey with 23% and McCain with 22 %. Among 65 and older age group "The Mayor" and McCain are tied at 17 % followed by Rommey.

Texas Aggies and Gillispie Have A Verbal Agreement:

• The Houston Chronicles reports that Texas A&M and mens basketball coach have a verbal agreement that would pay the coach $2 mil annually. This will make him the highest paid coach in the Big 12.

Tornado swarm kills four in three states:

• The Associated Press reports that "a massive spring storm spawned dozens of tornadoes from the Rockies to the Plains, killing at least four people in three states, including a woman who was flung into a tree by a twister as wide as two football field. Sixty-five tornadoes were reported late Wednesday in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska, the National Weather Service said." (see the attached video)

This monster touched down in the Texas Panhandle.

Snow Update

As previously posted on the Chronicles, Tony Snow the White House Press Secretary had surgery this past Monday to remove a growth from his lower abdomen. The news was that the cancer he had battled several years ago had returned and spread to his liver.

The treatment will be a yet to be determine chemotherapy protocol. It is uncertain when or if Snow will be able to return to his duties at the White House.

I am encouraging all reader to pray for Tony and his family.

Current Favorablity of 2008 Presidential Candidates

According to a Rasmussen Poll the current American Presidential Candidates have the following favorability ratings:

Rudy Guiliani 70%
Barack Obama 55%
John McCain 54%
Hillary Clinton 50%
John Edwards 49%

This doesn't mean the that voters would vote for the candidates by the same percentages, it is just how they are viewed by the public. However it is interesting to ponder.

Manhunt

Annually Taylor High School Project Grad in Katy, Tx puts on Senior mens beauty pagent (spoof) as a fund raiser. This year the theme was 007 James Bond. Competing for the title was DR and friends. Watch the atheletic leaper in the Backstreet Boys Dance routine at the end. Watch and enjoy.

Huffington Post by Paul Nowak

Snowman In To Remove Abdomenial Growth

The AP wire reported today that White House Press Secretary Tony Snow will undergo surgery Monday to remove a growth in his lower abdomen. Two years ago Snow had his colon removed after he was diagnosed with cancer. Snow said that the procedure was being done "out of an aggressive sense of caution".

He indicated that test since the growth was discovered have been negative. Mr Snow's announcement came a day after Elizabeth Edwards reported that her cancer had returned.

It goes without saying that we all wish Snow and Edwards well.

Great Global Warming Swindle

Edwards Presidential Campaign Suffer A Set Back

John Edwards and his wife Elizabeth announced from Chapel Hill, NC, today that her cancer has returned. Based on her announcement it sounds as if the cancer is located in one of her ribs. They have been advised by her doctor that campaigning with her husband will not affect her treatment or health. As such Mr Edwards plans to continue his campaign for US president.

One has to wonder the kind emotional toll that his wife's battle with cancer will have on him and whether at some point the campaign will become just to much.

EVERYBODY'S FREE TO WEAR SUNSCREEN! (Original Version)

I know this is a little touchy feely and not worthy of a manly mans blog but I must admit I kinda of like it.