Commercials: For fun anti-Bush ads, check here. I do not quite see the charm of those new Nextel ads involving such things as a business meeting, a wedding, and a Shakespearean play. Each involves the participants speaking in short bursts, suggesting that users would have to learn a new code when they speak on them, like the abbreviated speak many use for instant messengering online. Does this not suggest the quality of the phone is somewhat subpar? When I speak on the phone, I don't want to be required to do so with two word bursts. And, here's Kuwait's answer to Barbie.

Sports: More news on Yankee South ... the Astros picked up two more former Yankees ... Kenny Rogers and Jeff Nelson. Also, lifelong AL pitchers like Andy Pettite and Roger Clemens should have fun batting, doncha think? I know many players wished Clemens was up there in the batter's box more often, especially people named "Mike."

Please give blood ... it's easy, feels good, and is quite important.