This is page 19 of the Media Cynic archives.

Iran, Diplomacy and the Price of Oil (2006-06-20): According to U.

Conditions In Iraq Deteriorating Quickly (2006-06-19): The Washington Post reports on the shocking conditions in Iraq which were revealed by an intercepted a cable marked "Sensitive" from the U.

Whales 1, Japan 0 (2006-06-16): In a last-minute surprise victory for anti-whaling nations such as Australia and the United States, Japan failed in its attempt to gain a majority of pro-whaling seats on the International Whaling Commission.

The Googleplex Expands (2006-06-14): Google continues to merrily expand.

Karl Rove Escapes Indictment (2006-06-13): In the surprise of the day it was announced that Karl Rove has managed to escape being indicted in Plamegate.

Ringtones Adults Can't Hear (2006-06-12): Students are now using a cellphone ringtone that adults can't hear.

Senate Fiddles While Iraq Burns (2006-06-07): Well, let's see.

Poll Lists George W. Bush As Worst President In Last 61 Years (2006-06-01): In a recent Quinnepac poll American voters named George W.

Pope Benedict Visits Auschwitz (2006-05-29): Winding up his trip to Poland, Pope Benedict made an emotional visit to Auschwitz, in which he broke with tradition by asking the question "Why did God allow the Holocaust to happen?" Stanislaw Krejewski of the Polish Council of Christians and Jews noted that it was a very Jewish speech: the Pope quoted the psalms which are part of the Jewish tradition and create a link between Christians and Jews.

Pat Robertson, the Magic Protein Shake and the 2,000 Lb. Leg Press (2006-05-27): Televangelist Pat Robertson claims that he can leg press 2,000 pounds. A magic protein shake helps him achieve this astounding feat.

Ken Lay Verdict: Guilty On All Charges (2006-05-25): A federal jury in Houston, Texas has convicted Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling of fraud and conspiracy charges for their role in the collapse of Enron.

CIA Officials May Testify Against Scooter Libby (2006-05-23): Two top CIA officials are going to testify against Scooter Libby in his trial for perjury, false statements and obstruction of justice in the Valerie Plame matter.

Senate Votes To Make English The National Language (2006-05-19): The U.

Dow Tumbles On Inflation Fears (2006-05-17): The Dow fell 214.

Bush's Immigration Speech: Only Ted Kennedy Is Happy (2006-05-16): President Bush's immigration speech last night pleased absolutely no one: except for Ted Kennedy, who gushed on CNN about how much he loves the guest worker program.

The Consequences Of The Falling Dollar (2006-05-15): If you're an American who has a lot of money in CDs who never travels abroad, never buys foreign goods and has no debt, the falling dollar is good news for you.

NSA Whistleblower Promises Shocking Revelations Of Illegal Activity (2006-05-12): NSA whistleblower and former NSA staffer Russell Tice is going to testify in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee next week and promises that his revelations of rampant illegal activity at the NSA will shock most Americans.

NSA Spied On Tens Of Millions Of Americans (2006-05-11): Politicians and anyone who has a brain is absolutely livid over the news that President Bush's domestic surveillance program was used to spy illegally on tens of millions of innocent Americans.

Bush: Best Moment Of Presidency Was Catching 7.5 Pound Perch (2006-05-08): George W.

CIA Head Porter Goss Resigns Amid Scandal Rumors (2006-05-05): In a Friday afternoon shocker, CIA head Porter Goss just resigned after only 19 months on the job.