MN News Review Friday 16 May 2008 - Late Edition

World News

The World Wildlife Fund has published a report showing unprecedent destruction of species.

INDO REPORT LINK

The Saudis rebuffed Bush's request to pump more oil, as he visits to discuss nuclear and industrial development.

LINK TO CNN

Irish News

Cowen bumps, FG slumps...

LINK TO INDO

Cowen to establish "Task Force" on Public Services

LINK TO IT

Social

A US academic has republished a 1930s marital rankings chart. 'Superior' wives could sew on a button, kept their stocking seams straight, dressed for breakfast (?) and were willing to go to bed. 'Failure' wives would not let their husbands sleep on at weekends, did not like children and put their cold feet on husbands to warm them up in bed.

More details here:

MARITAL RANKINGS CHART

All those oil men. How can they keep straight faces. Why does anyone believe they want cheap oil. Who is left that still believes.