"This last warning was perplexing, because Rutenberg has no children, only a brown chow chow named Little Bear. It was unclear whether Bush was referring to a specific and credible threat to Little Bear or merely indicating there was increased "chatter in the system" about chow chows in general." (Bonus: President hit with bird poop.)

FRIDAY NEWS:
* Winning hearts and minds to defeat the Taliban in Afghanistan.
* "The decline in immigration enforcement has been steady, dramatic and long-standing."
* The House passes some lobbying reforms.
* "Kids at home, I would advise you not to employ the Goodling defense if you ever get stopped by a cop for speeding."
* The evangelical invasion of Washington.
* Can No Child Left Behind be fixed?
* Controversy between PBS and CPB over Republican support for a documentary on Islam.
* "iGasm ad rubs Apple up the wrong way" (Courtesy warmaster.)
* Torchwood will be on BBC America this year.
* Meet the new Flash Gordon.