What a Pact: “The White House and...
What a Pact: “The White House and Congress reached a budget agreement. They agree that there is going to be a budget.” (Daily Scoop)
Blown Away: Hurricane Lenny pounded the Caribbean. “But ‘Lenny’ doesn’t exactly sound scary. Lenny is the guy from accounting you call when you can’t find a last guy for poker.” (Alex Kaseberg)
On the Campaign Trail: Bill Bradley has a new campaign slogan, “It Can Happen.” “George W. Bush released his new slogan . . .: ‘He’ll Get Tough With What’s-His-Name.’ Alan Keyes, one of the lesser-known candidates, is trying this strategy--’Save an Endangered Species, Vote for a Black Republican.’ ” (Jay Leno)
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The Essential David Letterman
Top Fun Things to Do
While Stuck in Traffic
10. Play the exciting game “Does My Head Fit in the Glove Compartment?”
8. Honk your horn--that always helps to get things moving.
7. Call police, report stolen car, give license plate of car in front of you.
5. Turn on wipers, have “race” to see which one goes faster.
1. Check beverage holder for Y2K compatibility.
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