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Cuba wants to use rum to repay debts

(Havana) The Cuban government has announced its aim to repay foreign debtors with it’s famous rums. (Name a few here) have been earmarked as the finest for export to countries who have helped the island nation weather he storm of economic embargo.

Russia and China are already on board with the Czech Republic, Vietnam and an assortment of South American countries showing interest in the plan. Other say “maybe…but what kind?”

A wide range of quality of rum exists in Cuba from gourmet to low-end. The rate of exchange and how the rum would be shipped were not clear however the architects of the exchange appear certain that the deal will go through, allowing everyone to enjoy the national nectar.

“Everyone knows about Havana cigars,” said one official here. “But many don’t realize we produce the finest rums in the world. Soon we might even sell the beverage in Western countries who have supported to embargo, she said.

Lobbyists with several Puerto Rican rum distillers have filed a complaint with the United Nations and the OAS but no one has responded from those organizations leading watchdogs to believe them naive in the ways of international business.

“The rum is easily the best and we don’t really want to export it at all,” said the source alluding to the thirsty residents of the Caribbean locale. “It’s either the rum or coconuts which are perishable or Fifties vintage Chevrolets that are cumbersome and somewhat impractical anywhere else but here.”

– Jolly Pena

“They think we’re old and useless. They forget that we too have earned he right to live! So I say if we are going to die, my friend, let us die trying, not sitting” – Sa to Ch’idzigyaak after the two old women were left behind by their starving nomadic tribe in the Arctic.
– Two Old Women by Velma Wallis

House Republican Yard sale:

April 10 – May 31: Uncompahgre National Forest, Rio Grand National Forest, Gunnison National Forest (silent bidding only please) plus household goods, children’s swings, toys, transmission for 1958 Edsel, used bed sheets, washer and dryer. No sales before 9 am. No phone calls.

New Eastwood Film Shot in Gunnison

(Jack’s Cabin) An internationally acclaimed script about Siberian prison guards training here appears to be headed for the silver screen. Directed by Clint Eastwood, who, according to a Harris Poll, is the nation’s most popular movie star, the film chronicles the lives of several Russian soldiers who trained in the Gunnison Valley for winter military duty in Siberia.

The story begins prior to World War I with czarist prison guards bivouacked up Taylor Canyon on a frigid morning. It follows the strained relations of the Stalin years and ends up with a present day scenario featuring joint cooperation between former Cold War enemies.

“Running the gauntlet from back in the early Nineteenth Century,” synopsized Eastwood, “we watch as clean-shaven, godless Red Slavic hordes are transformed into clean-shaven, red-blooded anti-terrorist contingents secretly linked to NATO. It has all the elements of another blockbuster.”

When surveyed most Gunnison residents were not sure if the film was based on fact or simply a fictitious account.

“It will beat the hell out of watching the weather reports,” said one chilly well digger who lives in Antelope Hills.

“I’d go to more movies in the winter but it’s too cold to leave the house,” said another resident who sells ice.

Although admittedly far fetched the movie does offer a human side when former Soviet Naval forces, sent to Miami for rest and recuperation, riot when told they won’t be returning to Gunnison for two weeks. This scene is reminiscent of clips from Doctor Shiva showing disgruntled Russian soldiers returning home from the front in 1916.

-Small Mouth Bess

Back to the mountains soon

…but I’ll miss days on the beach in Vietnam

Climate change skeptics eaten by migrating polar bear

(Bangor, ME) A contingent of oil and gas executives, attending a rustic retreat at the prestigious Horseshoe Lodge in northern Maine, was last night attacked and eaten by marauding polar bears headed south to eat.

Due ridiculously warm temperatures in the Arctic the traditional menu for the giant white bears has diminished causing the migration. Polar bear are known to prefer younger prey since the meat is known to be more tender.

Let’s take a hypothetical control group, like the US House of Representatives, where denial for profits is the game. Are these fossil fuel legislators at risk too or was the recent Down Eastern carnage simply a coincidence?

“We don’t see a lot of polar bears around here,” said Ed Perkins, of nearby Beartown Falls. “The idea of the white monsters targeting climate change deniers seems a little far fetched even for us.”

Tourism has always been sketch here and civic leaders are playing down the polar bear incident.

“Those weren’t polar bear. They were Canadian liberals dressed up like polar bears,” one said.

By evening the bears were still on the loose. Law enforcement has been beefed up and, although nobody seems all that interested in meeting a bear up close. State animal authorities are armed with riot gear, tanks canon and a blueprint which calls for the cornering of the bruin intruders somewhere near the Canadian border.

“We don’t now how many polar bear are migrating, if they are organized or acting alone, as predictable instinct dictates,” said a local deputy. “We are attempting to determine where they will strike next so we can intercept them before further damage occurs.”

The diet of polar bears includes seal, walrus and fish. People have entered the food chain since they move slow and generate a lot of garbage that serves as a tasty appetizer when not frozen.

“If the bears eat everyone in the United States we will just have to pack it in and start over,” said another unreliable source.

– Fred Zeppelin

“China, India, entire subcontinents could be subdued with less firepower than it took to keep the Irish in place.” – The Eternal Irishman…

Movies of note-A quick review

Ratings *****Worth the investment ****Better than TV
***Still waiting for the book**Great time to nod off *Utter crap

GIRL WITH THE DULL EARRING – Severe indictment of Dutch society, hair styles and ear piercing techniques in the 16th Century. Attempts at eroticism fall short due to extremely unattractive characters. Everyone appears constipated or just downright mean. Costumes are the only saving grace in this costume drama.**

DODGEBALL – A ribald documentary which presents US Mideast policy in a good light. Lots of graphic flag waving and mindless jingoism alone make the film worth the admission price. Warning: If you are offended by your own nudity this movie may not be for you.***

HARRY POTTER: PRISONER OF AZKABAN – Potter goes to Iraq, is captured by militants and forced to memorize the Koran. Co-stars Cat Stevens as Iran.

KILL BILL – Former President destroys any chance at literary posterity (cash up front) by this lousy best-selling autobiography. Soon-to-be-released film is on the level of The Terminal which is slightly worse than Girl With the Dull Earring and Raising Rummy. Did this guy really go to Oxford?*

GARFIELD – Cartoon version of the short administration of President James A. Garfield. High water marks, such as his marriage to Lucretia Rudolph computer generated. Splendid impersonations and voice overs of Chester A. Arthur by cat-like Bill Murray.***

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (The sequel) – Humans are urged to leave earth. “It’s too dangerous! We can no longer protect you!” say Shrek-like storm troopers. Examines frightening elements of a not too futuristic planet including North American bus travel and the depleted gene pool.****

THE STEPFORD DIVES – Diva robots sling oil drinks in dark, Kuwaiti daytime bar rooms while their control freak emir husbands lap it all up. Many humorous asides from Mr. Boston Bartender’s Guide. How many times will thus worn-out theme survive the cutting room morgue? Almost enough to make one want to go to work.**