Week of May 8, 2005

In Moscow President Bush and Russian President Vladmir Puton meet, focusing

on area of agreement

As thousands cheer - Speaking in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia -

President Bush pledged to support their progress toward democracy in a land

that he said once suffered “under Lenin’s steely gaze.”

Persuing his trade initative, President Bush welcomes six Latin American leaders

to the White House.

daughter and her second-grade classmate and they

played in a park in Zion, Ill. Hobbs said he sought the

girls out in a wooded area when his daughter was late

returning home. When Laura refused to leave, he

reportedly told investigators, he punched her at least

twice in the face. Hobs said he punched her friend

Krystal when she came to her friend’s aid. Hobbs

took a small knife away from her and stabbed the

girls to death.

14 Iraqis and three U.S. soldiers die in bombings

across Iraq - all car bombs.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says that Israel would not free more

Palestinian prisoners until the Palestinian leadership took tougher action against

armed militants.

The Pentagon has a plan to close 33 major domestic bases and shrink some 29

more, saving nearly $50 billion over 20 years.

A divided Senate Foreign Relations Committee passes John Bolton to the full

Senate, which is expected to confirm him.

Police say that the finger a woman claimed she found in a cup of Wendy’s chili in

San Jose, actually belongs an acquaintance of her husband. The man lost it in

an industrial accident in December.

The army says that it had awarded $72 million in bonuses to Halliburton Co. for

logistics work in Iraq, others believe the company did not deserve such a bonus.

Said Sen. Frank Lautenbert (D-NJ) - “it is outrageous that the Bush

administration would give Halliburton a bonus after we have seen its

Week of May 8, 2005

overcharges, sloppy accounting and kickback schemes in Iraq. “Giving

Halliburton a bonus is like giving your worst enemy a raise.”

Kentucky Derby - Giacomo with jockey Mike Smith wins at a 50-1 shot!

Entertainment news - Michael Jackson trial - From

a special bond with Michael Jackson when he was

younger.

Marry - Actress Renee Zeilweger to country music

star Kenny Chesney.

Radio news -

It’s the hottest format - “Jack” FM. It’s been around

a few years - having started in Canada. All the

songs played on Jack stations were in the top-40.

Stations are basically jockless and offer “expanded”

playlists.

Television news -

CNBC says it is canceling Dennis Miller’s low-rated political talkshow.

HBO is canceling “Carnviale after two seasons. The show was described as

offbeat - part mystery and part fantasy set in the depression era.

Bill Rancle - the first winner of “The Apprentice” says he is writing a children’s

advice book titled “Beyond the Lemonade Stand: Starting Small to Make It Big.”

Tuesday night television -

Late Show, Craig Ferguson

NBC - The Most Outrageous Moments

of Live TV 2, Scrubs, Will & Grace,

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,

Tonight, Conan O’Brien

ABC - My Wife and Kids, George

Lopez, According to Jim, Blind Justice,

Nightline, Jimmy Kimmel

UPN - All of Us, Eve, Veronica Mars

WB - Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill

Fox - American Idol, House

Week of May 8, 2005

HGTV - House Hunters, Designed to Sell, Get Color, Decorating Cents, Mission:

Organize.

Dr Phil (syndicated) - Infidelity.

At the movies -

Kingdom of heaven

House of wax

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Crash

Te Interpreter

XXX: State of the Union

Sahara

The Amityville Horror

A Lot of Love

Fever Pitch

Week of May 8, 2005