I suppose, by throwing those shoes, what that Iraqi journalist was saying was "Cobblers to the President!" Did you note the ease with which George W. dodged the shoes? The reason, of course, is that he's had a lot of practice in ducking too many issues! I'm afraid the Bush regime lacks polish.

Possum in a basket.

Baby possum in hanging basket. Jarrahdale

Possums at Jarrahdale

Possums at Jarrahdale. Mother and baby. Aren't they cute?

The terrible suffering in Zimbabwe.

It is the season of peace and goodwill towards men. And it will surely come to pass in Zimbabwe, if the hatchet can be buried deep and crisp and even ... between the shoulder blades of that evil bastard Robert Mugabe!

Zimbabwe's starving children have to eat termites.

In Zimbabwe, there is good reason for belt-tightening ... around Mugabe's bloody neck!