Oregon Elephant

Yes, it's true...try to keep this straight...the Oregon Education Association (the teacher's union), had it's own employees go on strike, for better health-care coverage (among other things). I have to admit...it just seems to give the term "poetic justice" a whole new meaning. Here's the story in the Oregonian...

Kari Chisolm at Blue Oregon has a funny post about Gordon Smith and how the graphic design of his sites eerily match the colors for the U of Oregon...apparently he's targeting the Eugene crowd? Not likely, but whimsically entertaining nonetheless...

This is a hilarious article from "The Onion"...and, as with all satire, has a sprinkle of truth...here is a snippet: Although some have pointed out that it is unconstitutional for Clinton to run for a third term in office, he has silenced most critics by urging voters "not to worry about the Constitution for now" and assuring them he will address those legal issues immediately after regaining control of the White House. "All I am asking of the American people is four more years," Clinton said at a fundraiser Tuesday where tens of thousands of South Carolinians gathered to stare in gape-jawed wonderment at the former president. "Well, maybe eight. Actually, you know what, definitely eight. Eight more years."