Becks new leader of the Galaxy

David Beckham will be introduced as the LA Galaxy's newest acquisition this Friday. It is the biggest day in MLS history. I'm not the biggest MLS fan, I mean I want the league to succeed, but this is exciting for US soccer in general. It's gonna be fun to see what happens.

Oh yeah, he's also on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated in the new LA Galaxy jersey (that was to be unveiled in conjunction with his arrival, that's how big this is, he warrants a complete in-season change of jersey). How cool is that.

Gut feeling leads to hysteria

Okay well not hysteria, but Michael Chertoff (Secy. Homeland Security) said that he has a "gut feeling" about the USA being attacked this summer. He said that the "summer seems appealing to them [the terrorists]." I don't know where he's getting his information, but if his gut is that good at predicting things I need to start bringing him to Vegas and we'll see how far we can get on his gut feelings at the sports book.

You and those like you must be wondering what our country is coming to when our head of Homeland Security is speaking about gut feelings. At the same time I'm sure that he is just covering his bases and he certainly didn't realize what a stir such a comment would make, but still not too bright of a thing to say.

Tomatoes are good, but they don't cure cancer

I love tomatoes and I thought that they were supposed to keep me healthy and free from cancer due to their high levels of lycopene an antioxidant that is supposed to be useful in preventing cancer. Unfortunately, the FDA just released a new study saying that the lycopene/cancer prevention connection is not as strong as once believed.

I still love tomatoes though, however I am bummed they don't cure cancer.

Marine found to be innocent

This story makes me feel good because it shows that our Marines are not "murderers" as Representative John Murtha (D-PA) said last year. I am so tired of members of Congress denigrating our military and calling them murderers.

Our military men and women are the bravest men and women in the world and they are fighting everyday for our freedom. That is, not our freedom from another country, but our freedom to walk outside and go to work and take the bus without fear of being murdered by wacko extremists. Thank God for Marines.

Don't smoke...because it costs too much

The federal government is adding another tax to cigarettes. This time it is 61 cents. This increases the total federal tax on cigarettes to $1. If you smoke regularly, I feel for you. You're addicted and the government literally banks on your addiction to pay for their new children's health program.

I do wonder when the cost of cigarettes will finally start having an effect on those that smoke. The average cost per pack right now is $4.54. At what price will the cost of cigarettes stop smokers from smoking? $8, $10, $15...more? It's an interesting question you and those like you might be wondering as well.

Then what happens to the government when they don't get the revenue from cigarette taxes anymore? What happens to the tobacco farmers? And the cigarette companies? That will be an interesting day.

AFRICOM gets a commander

Today President Bush nominated the highest ranking black officer in the Army to head up the new African Command. I think that the AFRICOM is a good idea as well as choosing General Ward to head it up. He's a four-star and he seems to be the right man for the job.

I believe that AFRICOM will become one of the most important overseas command centers for the military in the near future. This is due to the increasing number of Muslims in Africa, the amount of oil now being discovered there, as well as the proximity to the Middle East.