From the "It's got to be a conspiracy" Department ::

The A-list of world movers and shakers are meeting in Ottawa from June 8th to 11th. They aren't your everyday news makers but they are a significant force in what makes the news. Who are these shadowy folks? They're the Bilderberg Group and they have taken over the high end Brook Street Resort just a few minutes out of Ottawa. They have shaped history since their first meeting 52 years ago when they met at the Bilderberg Hotel in the Netherlands. It's the hotel name that gives them their moniker.

These aren't your everyday folk and there isn't much information on them although I did run across a few interesting search engine results when I Googled their name and followed a few of those links. It appears they are the boss of the bosses - el jefe supremo.

Go ahead and waste the rest of the day doing a little internet research on the Bilderberg Group. It's scary really. I think these are the parasites Grandpa Dew used to talk about.

Anyhow..., gotta run!

From the "Hole in the Mountain" Department ::

A large meteorite has center punched a mountain in Norway setting off some sharp spikes on seismograph charts in the area. Amazingly enough a farmer out attending to his pregnant mare in the middle of the night managed to get a good photograph of the behemoth as it streaked across the Norwegian night sky. This should help help meteorite hunters pinpoint the impact zone.

News of the celestial event is still a little sparse as of yet but I would imagine more reports will follow soon.

Anyhow..., that's some earthshaking news to get your day rolling along.

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[EARTHSHAKING] - Mexican Calimo Complex Volcano Goes Active

• This is right off the wire folks. And that's not your syndicated news wires - it's the moccasin telegraph! Exclusive video footage of the eruption from "Observatorio Vulcanológico de la Universidad de Colima" at the link above!

[POLITICS] - Chretien Drops Legal Proceedings Against Gomery

• Fore!

[STRANGE] - Man Sets House on Fire to Get Guests to Leave

• Would these be the guests from hell? What happened to the good old fashioned double barrel shotgun?

[NON] - France Votes Against EU Constitution

• Those French are an independent bunch aren't they?

[MOTORSPORTS] - Danica Patrick Shows the Boys How to Drive a Race Car

• OK..., she didn't come in first at the Indy 500 but she darn near did. I'ld keep an eye on this young lady! Sorry boys, but I believe she's engaged - you wouldn't have a hope in hell of catching her anyway!

[POLITICS] - Canadians Don't Trust Their Politicians

• So it's a pointless poll with an obvious conclusion. It does give an indication of the pulse of the nation though.

[MOTORSPORTS] - Robin Miller of Speed TV Just Can't Say Enough About Danica Patrick

• I'm kind of curious as to why her list of favourites includes Canadian actors, Canadian musicians and Canadian race car drivers. Good to see she's getting noticed for her talent instead of her gender.

[FUNNY] - Israeli Finance Minister Catches Fire

• Why on earth would anyone want to stick a stinky cigar in their jacket pocket - either lit or unlit! A flask maybe - but of course that can get you lit too! Anyhow..., jackets and ties are for those with an aversion to physical labour.

[POLITICS] - Chretien Drops Legal Proceedings Against Gomery

• Fore!

Just in case you're wondering, "Earthshaking" news is bigger than "Breaking" news. Of all natural disasters, earthquakes, volcanos and tsunamis are the largest contributing factor in keeping the population explosion in check. Domineering geopolitical oligarchies are generally more effective at population control but lack an overall unbiased approach. Natural disasters excel at eliminating all bias and prejudice.

Check back regularly, no telling what little nugget of gnarled knowledge or whimsical wisdom you're going to unearth here but it could be a 'Breaking News Nugget' - and you can say you saw it here first.

Note:: These headlines rotated, updated & barbecued throughout the day. Enjoy!

Hasta La L8r Señor News Junkie

Belize, the sleepy little English speaking country in Central America and my former home for eight years has been wracked in turmoil in recent weeks. Major tax hikes have everyone on edge and the situation remains tense. Over the past several days vandalism has shut down the telephone and electrical service causing many tourists to flee the country. Riots in Belize City last week left one dead and close to a hundred arrested.

There has been a call for the resignation of Said Musa, the Prime Minister but he vows to remain at the helm of a country at the point of coming unglued. He blames the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) for the recent violence and vandalism and says the countries unbearable debt is a huge contributing factor. The root of the crisis appears to be the nearly $1 billion in debt and the ongoing and persistent rumours of government corruption.

For further information on the disturbing events in Belize check the following links.

• Army called out to patrol streets in Belize
• Organization for American States (OAS) concerned about recent unrest in Belize
• San Pedro Sun of Ambergris Caye reports "Country in Crisis"
• "I will survive" says Musa
• Channel 5 Belize reports, "Nation is normal... but for how long?"
• Warnings of debt crisis cast gloomy shadow
• Belize crisis deepens
• Tourism takes big hit in Belize
• PM Musa gets "Certificate of Corruption"

Anyhow..., government corruption is NOT unique to tiny tropical countries like Belize. A quick scan of Canadian news headlines will soon confirm that!

Check back regularly, no telling what little nugget of gnarled knowledge or whimsical wisdom you're going to unearth here but it could be a 'Prime Minister in exile nugget' - your guess as to whether that will be a Canadian or a Belizean Prime Minister.

Hasta La L8r Señor Prime Minister Musa or Martin or Both