Sometimes I love my little backwards country.

After an alternately comic and fiery debate -- punctuated by several lawmakers waving pompoms -- the Texas House approved a bill Tuesday to restrict "overtly sexually suggestive" cheerleading. The bill's sponsor, Democratic Rep. Al Edwards, argued that bawdy performances are a distraction for students resulting in pregnancies, dropouts and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Ribald performances are not defined in the bill. "Any adult that's been involved with sex in their lives, they know it when they see it," he said. The bill passed on a 65-56 vote. It still must be approved by the Senate and signed by Republican Gov. Rick Perry.
-- Associated Press



Goooooo.... USA!

Sailing away...

Or, Flying more like it.

Realising that Air NZ gives me 21 days to pay, and that I'm 16 days away from being able to afford it, I just booked my flights to San Francisco.

Depart Auckland friday 2 september 1920h, arrive SFO friday 2 september at 1220h (thats lunchtime folks, 6 hours *before* I departed.)

Depart SFO sunday 18 september at 2145h, arrive home 20 september at 0530h. Go straight to work... yikes!

*bounce* excitedly!!!