Bush says Rumsfeld is stepping down - Yahoo! News

Bush says Rumsfeld is stepping down - Yahoo! News: "And Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who had intervened in the past to shore up Rumsfeld, issued a statement saying, 'Washington must now work together in a bipartisan way — Republicans and Democrats — to outline the path to success in Iraq.'"

First things first: Good riddance Rummy.

As to Frist's comment...

OK, so NOW the strategy is bipartisan co-operation? Sheesh!

theferrett: Dear People In General

theferrett: Dear People In General: "Reach out. Part of whatever goodness we can manage to squeeze from government comes from creating bills that have to endure the give-and-take of debate, that have to acknowledge the other guy has a point, and - God forbid - even address that point sometimes. I'm not saying that you should be centrist, but rather common sensist. I think that's your only hope of retaining that precious power you've been granted, and my hope lies with you."

I wish I'd said that. I hope it will actually happen, but my breath-holding capacity is limited.

BBC NEWS | Americas | Editorial opens fire on Rumsfeld

BBC NEWS | Americas | Editorial opens fire on Rumsfeld: "In responses to the Vanity Fair article, several of those interviewed said they felt their comments were taken out of context - and had not expected them to be published until after the elections. "

Concerns over published comments taken out of context are legitimate. But the issue of the publication of the comments before the election is nothing more than another glaring example of party and ideological loyalty taking precedence over what's best for the country. And don't think for a moment that I'm so naive as to think that those on the Right are the only offenders.

An open, rational discussion about the difference between ideological loyalty and patriotism is long overdue.

Fungus causes pumpkins to develop mold - Yahoo! News

Fungus causes pumpkins to develop mold - Yahoo! News: "Shoppers should look for bright orange pumpkins with strong, green stems, which indicate the fruit was picked recently while the vine was healthy, Egel said. Consumers should also check for moldy areas or soft spots, especially on the bottom of the pumpkins, he said. Pumpkins should be stored in dry, shady areas until carving"

This story showed up at the top of list of the Yahoo News Most Emailed Stories feed.

Why? Are we that bored? Do we really need tips for pumpkin shopping?

Of course, better this than another story about a school shooting...

CoolCleveland.com - Life At The Drive In That Refuses To Die

CoolCleveland.com - Life At The Drive In That Refuses To Die: "It’s about two hours before show time on a perfect summer Friday evening. In Judy Kissel’s office in a corner of the squat concrete block building that houses the drive-in’s concession stand, the phone rings every twenty seconds. The stream of people flowing through the cramped space -- young women preparing the concession stand, young guys picking up their reflective vests and two-way radios for security detail -- brings to mind an anthill. They all have questions for Judy, and she has the answers – she’s the general manager. Most of the time she’s deftly handling three conversations at once, with the ease and efficiency of an air traffic controller. On a typical night it takes a staff of thirty people to make it all work, and on this night there are moments when it seems that they’re all in Judy’s office. But the lady is in her element, and the Memphis Drive-in is in her genes."

If the news that the Memphis Drive-in is biting the dust isn't the right moment tor resurrect this column I did for Cool Cleveland, what is?