The Communist Chinese Government is accusing the media of making its Olympic athletes “Look Ugly”.

- Hmmmm. They seem so uptight.. Maybe it’s something in the water… That water being the South China Sea.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the construction of two new so-called “Doomsday” planes that would function as command and control centers in the event of a devastating nuclear conflict.

- He seems so tense lately, too. I think Vlad needs to treat himself to another afternoon of shirtless horseback riding.

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Some Satisfaction for Rolling Stones fans… They’ll be at Ford Field on November 15th!

- The Stones are gettin’ up there… Even with Viagra, they’re re-naming their biggest hit, “Sad-Reaction”.

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Last years sales of Apples iPhone were up 50%.

- In other news from Apple… I still can’t figure out how to text.

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This morning, Elizabeth Warren renewed her call for a Tax on the Ultra Rich saying… “Yes, Jeff Bezos… I’m looking at you”.

- Liz says she’s not out to tax the little guy… just the man at the top of the Totem Pole.

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Speaking of Jeff Bezos… did I forget to mention that I went up to Space with Jeff last week? Had a great time, but after paying $28 Million for my ticket, you'd think he would've waived the $25 fee for my carry-on and given me a full can of coke. Flying sure isn’t what it used to be.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick