=== Todays Toon ===
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
I believe that if Rob Oakeshott really does want a future in politics then he should follow his leftist heart, take an ALP/Greens appointment and do it sooner than later as well as joining the ALP. Not sure what union he would need to sign up for but I am sure there would be a few looking for another paying member.I say sooner than later because I agree with the likes of former ALP power broker Graham Richardson and former Liberal Leader, John Hewson who both stated today that this minority ALP/Greens government has no more than 18 months left to live:
Now that is certainly something worth hanging out for, another election, you beauty! and I am sure Oakeshott has considered this eventuality. - ZEG - THE NSW ALP will be pretty upset they won't be able to point fingers at a federal Lib party in their upcoming election. - ed.
=== Bible Quote ===
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”- Isaiah 46:4=== Headlines ===
Rescuers Comb Ashes, Rubble for Victims of Fireball Horror
Officials suspect ruptured gas line is behind explosion that killed at least four people and devoured dozens of homes, most of which were located on the street in the aerial view of the destruction, shown above, in a community near San Francisco.Obama Aides Owed $800G in Back Taxes
A total of 41 White House staff members owed back taxes worth more than $800,000 at the end of 2009, according to an analysis report of IRS data
Vet Busted, Immigrant Walks in Gun Case
Texas gun dealer Paul Copeland says he had no idea a gun he sold would wind up in the hands of an immigrant. Now he's behind bars, while another illegal, the gun-buying 'middle-man,' won't be charged in the case
Iran Postpones Release Of Detained U.S. Hiker
Iranian state media confirms the planned release of American woman Sarah Shourd — who has been detained in the country for more than a year with her two friends — has been postponed because the legal process has not been completed
Breaking news
Bacteria to clean up smelly OktoberfestTHE organisers of Germany's Oktoberfest will use microscopic bacteria to purge the legendary drinking event of smelly odors in a new, smoking-free era.
Man dead after late-night assault
A MAN has died after being assaulted during a night out south of Wollongong.
I can't see Russia, says Schwarzenegger
CALIFORNIA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took an opportunity to poke fun at Sarah Palin’s claim that it was possible to see Russia from Alaska as he flew over the state en route to Asia for a trade mission.
Stay 100m clear of DiCaprio, woman told
A JUDGE has granted Leonardo DiCaprio a three-year restraining order from a woman who he said claims to be his wife and carrying his baby.
Koran burning '100 per cent' cancelled
AN ally of a small Florida church says the planned burning of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks has been "100 per cent" cancelled.
Model's axe-murderer jailed for 10 years
A COURT has handed down a 10-year prison term to a Hungarian man for the 2008 axe murder of British former model Eva Rhodes over a pay dispute.
Warning after porn virus takes out NASA
COMPUTER security firms have issued warnings over a computer virus that arrives by email offering downloads of "free sex movies" or documents.
Brits sell off furniture to pay national debt
THE British government will try auctioning off old office furniture to save money as it implements the first of 100,000 suggestions from the public on how to slash the deficit.
'Busted Cuba' remark was joke - Castro
FORMER Cuban president Fidel Castro says he was misinterpreted when a US reporter wrote he said the "Cuban model doesn't even work for us any more".
US pastor sets mosque talks deadline
A PASTOR who has threatened to burn the Koran has given a New York imam a two-hour deadline.
NSW/ACT
MP Rhiannon's son jailed for potNSW Greens Senator-elect Lee Rhiannon's son has been jailed for cannabis supply. He received 20 months periodic detention.
Waiting to see a lost son found
HE might have found his son after two years, but bringing the boy home to Australia is not yet a reality for dad Ken Thompson.
NSW students rate best in test
NSW students have achieved outstanding results in the national literacy and numeracy tests finishing first in most categories.
Thousands wait for surgery
THE State Opposition accused the Keneally Government of deliberately withholding embarrassing hospital waiting list figures.
Drowning linked to police confusion
CONFUSION on a police dispatch system led officers to believe that a woman yelling in floodwaters had already been rescued.
Desperate buyers get personal
SYDNEY'S housing crisis is seeing desperate couples resorting to hand-written notes and personal appeals in an effort to buy right.
Our Kiesha is alive and well
HER daughter has been missing for weeks, but Kristi Abrahams says she will get Kiesha back.
Who fired Bill Crews' fatal shot?
THE first thing police saw was a hand holding a silver gun. The very first shot struck William Crews.
Queensland
Search for fisherman overboardAN extensive air and sea search continues for a commercial fisherman who fell overboard in waters off Mackay.
Dozens in veranda collapse
DOZENS of people have escaped injury in a veranda collapse at a residence at Macgregor on Brisbane's southside overnight.
AFP blunders aid mum on the run
A SERIES of AFP bungles has allowed a fugitive mother who abducted her child from the US to elude authorities and remain on the run for a decade.
Lacey brothers get 6 more years
JADE and Dionne Lacey have had their jail terms extended by six years for abducting a teen at gunpoint and forcing him to dig his own grave.
Rudd will get Foreign Affairs
KEVIN Rudd will be handed the foreign affairs portfolio and Craig Emerson will be promoted to trade as part of Julia Gillard's new look frontbench team.
Downsized homes gain in popularity
WITH the luxury property market still feeling the effects of the GFC, developers are downsizing their unit projects, resulting in a boost of sales.
Son is Digger's lasting blessing
THE widow of slain soldier Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney has given birth to his son only hours after his military funeral.
Sacked for having sex with patient
A NURSE has lost his job after having a sexual relationship with a patient, while another kept his job after testing positive for marijuana use.
Lions legend warned to pay up
FORMER Lions star Mal Michael has refused to pay an accounting bill for nearly two years and may face further court action from debt collectors.
Drugs 'found in cop's home'
IN the latest blow for Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson, a Gold Coast officer has been stood down following a Crime and Misconduct Commission raid on his home.
Victoria
Melbourne's traffic nightmareMELBOURNE will grind to a halt this decade without a tunnel between Eastern Freeway and CityLink.
Window on the world
THE man who has helped shape Melbourne's skyline thinks the city needs an overhaul at ground level, specifically its parks.
Killer's sick rort
DERANGED child killer Derek Percy has continued to be paid up to $20,000 a year in benefits despite a promise to end the rort years ago.
Police blitz on alcohol abuse
POLICE flooded Melbourne's streets as part of a Trans-Tasman operation aimed at stamping out alcohol abuse and violence.
Money for nothing?
NUMERACY and literacy standards for Victorian students have dropped in some areas despite a big Government investment.
The week that haunts former gun
THE business end of September is barrelling towards "Fabulous" Phil Carman, lining him up for the annual shirtfront.
My little miracle
NOT a day passes when Keira Menzies is not only grateful for being alive, but for her pint-sized blessing, Lahmeik.
Public has it all wrong
A MAN aged 66 who raped a 10-year-old girl has had his jail term cut to a four-year minimum by appeal judges.
Fortune favours the weird and wacky
PRISON workers using criminal record numbers and bank staff recording cheque digits are among the wackiest ways to try to win lotto.
Humans offer helping hand
VICTORIANS have come to the rescue of scores of animals caught up in the state's big wet.
Northern Territory
Repressed boy freed after child-sex actsA TEENAGER who sexually abused four girls aged under six has been released without conviction
South Australia
Man woken, bashed by home invadersA MAN in his 60s has been bashed during a western suburbs home invasion early this morning.
Cash flows in bucket loads
THE state's rural sector is heading towards record production worth close to $6 billion this year as a surge of optimism spreads throughout the country.
Wines deliver extra kick
THE two drops named last night as South Australia's top wines define how mature our drinking tastes have now become.
Sniper rifle in police sights
ELITE STAR Group snipers are testing one of the world's most lethal sniper rifles, able to reach targets as far away as 1750m.
'Dead' man bit on butt fleeing police dog
A MAN was bitten on the buttock by a police dog before being arrested in Elizabeth.
Abusive passenger threatened driver
A MAN who threatened and abused the driver onboard a City Loop public bus in July is still missing.
Police to target binge drinking
POLICE will saturate the CBD Friday and Saturday night for a second showing of Operation Unite a high profile campaign to stamp out binge drinking.
SA breakthrough in rice production
A TEAM of Adelaide scientists has genetically modified rice to improve its tolerance to salt, offering hope of increased global production.
'Bribery mastermind' denies scam
A TRANSPORT Department employee has denied using his position to clear car defects for cash.
Subway armed robbery arrest
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested for using a knife to rob a Subway restaurant.
Western Australia
Pussycat Doll hits Perth for fashion festivalFORMER Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts flew into Perth today for what is expected to be one of the stand-out moments of the Perth Fashion Festival.
Freo snails grow penises on head
FEMALE marine snails living off the Perth coast are growing male sex organs on their heads after exposure to the chemical TBT, according to local researchers.
Man trapped under live powerlines
A DRIVER was lucky to avoid injury when he crashed into a post with live powerlines in West Perth this afternoon.
Court brawl over toddler's death
POLICE were forced to separate two brawling families after a man was jailed for three years over the violent death of his two-year-old nephew.
Palmer denies corrupt dealings
MINING magnate Clive Palmer says he had no corrupt dealings with Brendon Grylls over the removal of a $45m environmental bond for an iron-ore project.
Detention centre riot charges dropped
CHARGES against two Tamil asylum seekers accused of rioting at the Christmas Island detention centre have been dropped.
Perth teacher, father jailed for child porn
A 31-YEAR-OLD Perth man who lost his job as a schoolteacher after police found child pornography on his computer, has been sent to jail.
Fish king Kailis dies
WESTERN Australia has lost a pioneer of its commercial fishing industry after the death of Theo G Kailis.
Watchdog role warning ignored
THE State Government will shift the focus of WA's corruption watchdog towards fighting organised crime, despite a major report warning against the move.
Tasmania
Fears for missing teenagerPOLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a Tasmanian teenager missing since Tuesday.
One in 10 science teachers 'PE teachers'
TEACHER who used same needle to draw blood of 18 students may not have had science degree.
Elderly woman saved from fire
A WOMAN has been saved from her burning home north of Hobart by a quick-thinking neighbour.
=== Journalists Corner ===
9/11: Timeline of TerrorSeptember 11th marks nine years since the tragedy that changed America - Fox News Reporting reflects on that very day.
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Live From Ground Zero
Join Gretchen Carlson, Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade as the nation remembers 9/11.
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9 Years Later, The "Real" Cost of Freedom
Neil Cavuto is LIVE with the biggest names in business and politics - Examining how far we have come and what still needs to be done to protect our nation.
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=== Comments ===
USA Once Again Under Threat From the Muslim World BY BILL O'REILLY
Speaking on CNN, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf is warning America that the violence may break out if the Ground Zero mosque is not built.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
IMAM FEISAL ABDUL RAUF: If we don't do this right, anger will explode in the Muslim world. If this is not handled correctly, this crisis could become much bigger than the Danish cartoon crisis, which resulted in attacks on Danish embassies in various parts of the Muslim world. And we have a much larger footprint in the Muslim world. If we don't handle this crisis correctly, it could become something which could really become very, very, very, very dangerous.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
Well, that sounds ominous, does it not? Now I don't think the imam meant to threaten us, but the warning he is broadcasting could be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Already anti-American Muslim agitators have whipped up some folks in Afghanistan, people who have no idea what the mosque is all about. How do I know that? Well, many Afghans can't read. Many don't have electricity. So the delivery of news in that nation is in the hands of the propagandists. Back home, I remain willing to give Imam Rauf the benefit of the doubt, even though he is misguided in the mosque venture. The imam himself may now understand that.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP, "LARRY KING LIVE")
RAUF: If I knew that this would happen, this would cause this kind of pain, I wouldn't have done it. My life has been devoted to peace- making.
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But the imam should have known. Come on, building Islamic community center just yards away from where Muslims attacked us? Do the math, imam.
Now, if you would state, if you would state, imam, that the center is being built to condemn jihad, to announce that Muslim extremism is evil, then I'd pick up a hammer and help you build and so would everybody else.
But that's not the stated intent. All we hear about is tolerance. And as "Talking Points" said last night, that should swing both ways. When a Muslim cleric announces to the world that members of his own religion might kill people, kill people because of opposition to a mosque, there's a problem. When a published cartoon leads to violence, there's a problem. That's what Americans are objecting to, the continuing threat from Muslim fanatics who will use any excuse to murder innocent human beings. If Imam Rauf and all other good Muslim leaders would unite against that threat, there would be no mosque controversy or need for tolerance, because we'd all be in it together.
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KEVNI’S WORLD
Tim Blair
Bad news for diplomats and bureaucrats – Kevin Rudd has been named as the next foreign affairs minister.
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