Bedbugs Complaints On the Rise

An association that observes hotel pests,
Says bedbugs are bugging more guests.
So to avoid itchin’ and scratchin’,
Or an allergic reaction,
Stick with a lodger that debugs and disinfests.

Charlie Rangel Charged for Ethics Violations

Charlie Rangel is a rep from, N.Y.C.
Charged by a house ethics panel, it is he.
Did he err on his taxes?
Too friendly with PACses?
Guilty or innocent, will he plea?

Judge Blocks Arizona's Immigration Bill

A federal judge’s injunctioning,
Block’s Arizona’s new law from functioning,
The state should not meddle,
With immigration, that’s fed’ral,
Is the court right, or more out to luncheoning?

Spain's Catalonia Bans Bullfighting

Bullish news from Spanish region, Catalan.
Bullfighting will be banned, goes the plan.
Some folks have a beef,
About giving bulls grief,
Should a bull be bullied by man?

BP Posts 17.2 Billion Loss

BP’s has lost 17.2 bil.,
And much has to do with the spill.
So Dudley now leads,
While Hayward recedes,
With a sum of some 1.6 mil.

Tax Cuts Will Soon Expire

Tax cuts are about to expire.
Ergo, taxes for some may go higher.
More taxes, or less?
Two options, I guess,
Or is a compromise about to transpire?

White iPhone 4 Delayed (Again)

If you were waiting for an iPhone in white,
You’ll be blue since the supply chain is tight.
For those favoring this hue,
You’ll have nothing to do,
Till this ivory smart-phone drifts into your sight.

Court Finds Kosovo's Independence is Legal

The International Court has so writ,
That Kosovo’s independence is legit.
But if they succeed in seceding,
From this judicial proceeding,
Will others soon follow their bit?

Shirley Sherrod Controversey

Shirley Sherrod is a government official,
Who talked about things that are racial.
Her comments were skewed,
By some cyberspace dude,
Leaving others with egg in their facial.

The Most Massive Star Discovered

Scientists have discovered a huge star.
320 solar masses, the heaviest by far.
10 million times shinier than our sun,
Goes by the name R136a-one,
A good pick-up line, if you stop by a sci-bar.

China Uses More Energy than USA (Not?)

China now leads among all global, energy users,
That's an IEA study on the world's, big-power boozers.
While that figure is grossly,
Per Capita U.S. is the mostly,
Fueling debate among energetic, statistical musers.

Congress Debates Extending Jobless Benefits

Will Congress assist the unemployed?
And help them through their wageless void?
Dems: why sure!
GOP: more demure.
While the jobless get increasingly annoyed.

The President on Maine Vacation

The President is Main(e)ly on vacation,
It’s the state and State of his recreation.
If he does remain,
At his domain in Maine,
Then he’ll maintain his Main(e) situation.

Congress Approves New Financial Regulations

Congress has ratified regulations,
To protect us from pecuniary permutations.
Most Republicans said nay,
But there were a few that did stray,
Will this minify monetary machinations?

Chicken or Egg Puzzle Solved

Which came first, the Egg or the Chicky?
It’s been a query for Scientists and the picky.
Dr.Freeman submits,
With colleagues, all Brits,
It’s the chick that beats the egg, but it’s tricky.

Mel Gibson Delivers a Few Slurs

Mel Gibson has delivered some slurs,
At folks he So not prefers.
Tis not the first, such blunder,
From the actor, down under,
True character or a case of liqueurs?

Two studies Hail Two Vitamins for the Brain

Two studies have hailed two Vitamins,
Which promote your brain’s working’ns.
Reduce dementia, that’s E.
Less Parkinson’s, more D.
So choose wisely when pickin’ your ingredien’s.

Spain Wins the World Cup

Spain is the World Cup Champ, that’s soccer.
The score was one zip, what a rocker!
So the Dutch are second,
Better than third, it’s reckoned.
Espania, can’t dis her, rib her, or mock her.

LeBron James to Play for the Miami Heat

A pronouncement in B-Ball from LeBron James.
It’s Miami that will host his hooping games.
In Cleveland, they’re mad,
New York/Chicago, so sad.
Is he really as good as he claims?

The U.S. and Russia Have Spy-Swapped

The U.S and Russia have spy-swapped.
And now, this strange saga has finally-stopped.
So there won’t be more snoopin’,
Even for that one who’s good lookin’,
Til' someone delivers the movie rights-opt.

U.S. Sues Arizona Over Immigration

U.S. sues Arizona over immigration.
What laws apply to the states or the nation?
The Feds says it’s us,
And now lawyers will fuss,
Around their constitutional and fee-based interpretation.

Heat Wave Hits the Northeast

The Northeast is incredibly Hot,
Comfy, cool and balmy, it’s not.
It feels like a sauna,
From Maine to Carolauna,
So keep an eye out on Mom, Dad and your tot.

Economists Press for a Large Stimulus

Some economists advocate a large stimulus,
Without it, recovery would be minimus.
But there are others who fret,
About the growing national debt,
Is long term or short term the calculus?

Testing a New Large Oil Skimmer, "A Whale"

They are testing a very large vessel
Named "A Whale", oil spills is what it will wrestle.
Spanning over one thousand feet,
A length no other skimmer can beat,
Let’s all hope it can clean up all this messel.

Winner of Hot Dog Eating Contest

Usually a champion in sports earns a score,
Could be 1, might be 10, maybe more,
This year's Hot Dog Winner,
Speaking frankfurterly, no thinner,
Is Joey Chestnut, the victor at fifty-four.

Jobless Numbers Up, Rate Down

There’s news on jobs and the economy,
You could say it’s an employment anomaly.
The total numbers took a hit,
But the rate enhanced a bit.
Due to all of those who are discouragee?

Obama will Talk Immigration Reform

Today we all talk immigration,
Cause the Pres. will speak, reformation.
With Democrats: ¿Un poco?
To the GOP’s: ¡No, loco!
It's all about fairness, security and legalization.