Big Pot Bust
Mexican officials have seized 150 tons of marijuana in Tijuana, which means one thing: those Mexican officials will certainly have enough pot for the rest of the year.


Big Pot Bust II
Mexican officials have seized 150 tons of marijuana in Tijuana, which means there are probably 250 tons of Doritos stashed somewhere nearby.



Foreclosure Restart
Bank of America and GMAC have restarted the foreclosure process after looking over all of their documents and finding no one who wasn't paying their bills was spared from getting 115 credit card solicitations per week.



New NFL Rules?
The NFL is seriously considering suspending players for dangerous hits... but will anyone want to watch football games with only punters and kickers?



French Strikes
French labor unions are again calling for widespread strikes and work stoppages. The problem is, all of the rioters and protesters are on strike too.





October 19th


1466: The Thirteen Years War ends… which was surprising because it really only last 8 years and one long weekend at its aunt’s house.


1512: Martin Luther becomes a doctor of theology… and like all doctors at the time, he prescribes a massive dose of Anti-Semitism.


2003: Mother Teresa is beatified by Pope John Paul II… and beautified by Mary Kay.