News Bits

- A toy rocket was close to nailing a Continental flight over Houston.
- Just In Time For The 4th of July! Watermelon and Viagra contain similar makeup!
- Chemical used in production of plasma screen TVs is said to be extremely harmful and contributes to increased global warming.
- Police are turning towards text messages to help fight crime.
- Yes, it's gotten that bad: Prayer vigils at gas stations.
- $144 a barrel--exactly what Bin Laden wanted.
- 12th murder in 2008: Man fatally shot in East Austin.
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