georgy porgy http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for georgy porgy Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:07:51 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/georgy+porgy Bush Claims Approval Rating At All Time High; His Wife Told Him http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-claims-approval-rating-at-all-time-high-his-wife-told-him http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-claims-approval-rating-at-all-time-high-his-wife-told-him#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:27:12 +0000 yes deargeorgy porgythose sweet wordswhisper in my earpresident bushguessfaithful wife http://www.artwoo.com/article/bush-claims-approval-rating-at-all-time-high-his-wife-told-him President Bush unconcerned about his approval rating, which has now sunk to 33%?

He's certain it's at an all-time high. How does he know? He asked his ever-.

For instance, here is the transcript of a discussion with the reliable spouse that was leaked to the press by their ever-attentive dog.

"Laura, I'm feeling a little down today."

"Why, George?"

"I the mood just goes with how I'm feeling about my approval rating."

"What approval rating?"

"You know, the one that's not as high as it used to be. I try not to care, but -- "

"-- Poor Georgy-Porgy, I can't bear to see you feel so low."

"Then, please, cheer me up."

"Did you say 'up'?"

"Yes, dear. once again only you know how."

"Of course, dear."

"Then tell me, how is my approval rating?"

"It couldn't be higher."

Really? Tell me more."

"It's so high I can't tell you."

"Really? How do you know?"

"Because I approve of you."

"Thank you, Laura. I needed to hear that. But do you just approve of me? Or do you approve of me more than you ever did?"

"How could you doubt me? Of course, I approve of you more than ever."

"Wow, what a high. I'm feeling better already. Still, sometimes I can't help thinking that things over in Baghdaddy aren't going as well as I'd like."

"I know, dear. But how can you be blamed for what's going on way over there. How were you to know those idiotic Iraqis would decide to destroy their own country? All you wanted to do is free them from that awful dictator your dad decided not to free them from when he was at the doorway to Saddam's palaces."

"No way I could ever have guessed what kind of stew I was jumping into. And to think: all I wanted to do is implement freedom, democracy, and other more or less Western values."

"You only had intentions that should score high in the polls."

"You're right, Laura. And intentions are what count. To heck with results. They're a darn nuisance. I'm feeling better already."

"I'm so glad, sweetheart."

"So tell me, Laura, just to make me feel 100%. Is my rating with you at an all-time high?"

"Yes, George, it is. And just to prove it, look." She held up her hand as high as she could, pointed to it, and said, "Hi."

"That high?"

"Even hi'er." Then she stood up on her toes and, reaching till her arm hurt, said, "Hi, hi, hi-er still!"

"Thanks, Laura. That looks like higher than ever to me." Tom Attea, humorist and creator of http://NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway. Critics have called his writing "delightfully funny," "witty," with "good, genuine laughs" and "great humor and ebullience." ]]> New England Saltwater Fish http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-england-saltwater-fish http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-england-saltwater-fish#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:57:28 +0000 new england statesatlantic croakernew england regionyellow finsinshore fishswim bladdervoracious feeders http://www.artwoo.com/article/new-england-saltwater-fish New England region of the USA has some of the nation's best saltwater fishing. that border the Atlantic Coast include Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. The rich marine environment provides and idea habitat for baitfish, which in turn feed larger species. The following list of species includes some of the that thrive in the waters off New England.

Striped Bass

Striped bass have several regional names. Known as striped bass, stripers, linesides, rockfish and other names, this fish is highly sought after as a recreational fish, as a commercial species and is even grown in aquaculture operations. Striped bass are fished for extensively in New England and are caught along the shore, around structure and by fishing baits and lures along rips, shoals and other structure.

Weakfish

Weakfish are beautiful fish. Typically, fish have a dark olive back, iridescent blue and copper sides and a silvery white belly. Other identifying features are , large canine teeth in the upper jaw and dark spots on the upper part of the body, sometimes forming diagonal lines. Most adult weakfish range from 12 to 18 inches but can grow up to to 3 feet long and weigh 4-18 pounds.

The name "weakfish" comes from the fish's fragile mouth, which tears easily when hooked. Weakfish are members of the drum family, which includes spot, red drum, back drum and . This family of fish make a drumming or croaking sound by vibrating its using special muscles.

Bluefish

Bluefish are exciting to catch and are highly sought after in New England. They are found all along the coast, sometimes in large schools.
The fish are and are known for their sharp teeth and ability to demolish even the strongest tackle.

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic cod are caught along the Northeast coast of North American and in many parts of the North Atlantic Ocean. Cod are cool water fish. They have a delicious mild white flesh and are well suited for a variety of cooking methods. Cod are highly prized by both recreational anglers and by the New England groundfishing fleet.

Atlantic Haddock

Haddock is mild white fish known for its excellent table quality. Haddock is a great source of low-fat protein and is high in magnesium and selenium.

Fresh haddock has a fine white flesh and can be cooked in the same ways as cod. Small fresh haddock and cod fillets are often sold as scrod in New England The term refers to the size of the fish which have a variety of sizes, i.e. scrod, markets, and cows.

Tautog

Tautog or blackfish are long lived fish that live along the New England coast. Tautog live in structure such as rocky bottoms, wreckages and reefs.

Tautog are a challenge to catch and thrilling to fish for. The fish live in and around structure such as rocky bottoms, sunken ships and artificial reefs. Tackle and techniques are simple and no prior experience is needed to catch these tasty fish. They vary in size from about 12 inches to perhaps 12 lbs or more. They are very tough fighters and excellent table fare.

Scup

Scup or porgy, ranges from the Mid Atlantic Bight from Cape Cod, MA to Cape Hatteras, NC. Scup, or "porgy," known for its fine flavor and as an aggresive fish that anglers enjoy targeting. Scup are also an important commercial species in New England and to a lesser extent in the southern part of its range. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council jointly manage scup coastwide.

Fluke (Summer Flounder)

Fluke, also known as summer flounder are primarily found around inlets, jetties and dropoffs. They feed on a variety of small fish and crustaceans. Fluke are an important commercial and recreational fish throughout New England.

Winter Flounder

Winter flounder are an important commercial and recreational fish throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Inshore habitat degradation and overfishing have contributed to serious stock declines throughout the species' range, leaving both fisheries at a fraction of their historical numbers.

Yellowtail Flounder

Yellowtail flounder reach maximum sizes of roughly 22 inches total length and 2.2 pounds in weight. They are found along the Atlantic coast of North America from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Labrador, and Newfoundland to the Chesapeake Bay. Yellowtail flounder prefer sandy bottoms in waters between 130 and 230 feet.The author maintains several seafood related websites including Commercial Fishing, Fresh-Seafood and Chesapeake Bay News.]]>