Happy New Year!

Bhutto Assassination Update

Now I'm really confused... I haven't read todays paper yet so this isn't completely up to date. But as of yesterday the Pakistani government refused assistance from any other country, including the US, in the investigation into Bhutto's death. One of her aides and three doctors from the hospital where Bhutto was treated claim she had a gun shot wound in her neck, making it possible that she did not die of a skull fracture as the government claims. The Al-Qaeda group the Pakistani government has claimed is responsible for the attack has denied any involvement. Bhutto's 19 year-old son has been named leader of her party in her Last Will and Testament.

And thats the end of my fast, unorganized facts.

Bhutto Assassination Update

A New York Times article from this morning.
Just in case the link doesn't work, here are a few facts:
Pakistan's government says they have intercepted communications that prove Al Qaeda is behind Benazir Bhutto's assassination. They have also said that Ms. Bhutto died of a skull fracture after hitting her head on a sunroof lever when the suicide bomber exploded. There is no evidence that she was shot. She has been buried in her family's mausoleum.

It's Cold

Not really. But it will be where I'm going so this will be very necessary... Mommy says I look like Nanook of the North.

Auto Show

Today the family and I headed downtown to the San Diego International Auto Show. Mommy's looking for a new car so we checked out a few and were impressed by the Kia's. Melissa and I liked them because the seats were nice and cushie. And of course Melissa had to sit in all the big trucks which there weren't that many of.
We also checked out the concept and themed cars. I liked the Barbie 300 and the car with the hot tub.
Works for me!
Then for dinner it was off to the Hard Rock Cafe where I had a delicious pork chop with garlic mashed potatoes. Yum... And luckily there was a birthday so we got to see all the employees do the YMCA. That was cool.
Now its only 8:30pm and I am so ready for bed... Even though I didn't wake up until noon today...
I love being on vacation.

Benazir Bhutto Assassinated

Benazir Bhutto was shot and assassinated in Pakistan by a suicide bomber on Thursday. Bhutto had re-entered Pakistan after being exiled in 1992 when the current prime minister, Pervez Musharraf, declared a state of emergency, suspended the constitution, arrested supreme court judges and shut down the nations newspapers.

Now onto my opinion: My jaw dropped when I heard this story on the news. I have been following Pakistan's situation since Musharraf declared the state of emergency and Bhutto was one of the only hopes I saw for the country. She wanted to restore democracy to the country and was supported by many of the people. She was elected twice in democratic elections but was kicked out by extremists because she is a woman.

This is a tragedy for both Pakistan and the world. Now Musharraf has no opposition to fight against the suspension of the constitution and the violation of Pakistani peoples rights. The United States is speaking out against the decision but has not cut a significant amount of aid due to the fact that Musharraf is an ally in the War on Terror.

I'll keep you updated as more information is released or you can watch the news and read the paper.

Life is not completely unfair...

because I got a C+ in Greek! I know, C+, that's not exactly good but trust me, its better than I thought...

I also got an A in News Media and Society which goes toward my major and is the only class that truly matters so I'm good.

Now its time for a new (and hopefully easier) semester.