*I posted this chap's earlier article, which he refers to, last week and here is the latest from him on Haiti. You won't read this version of events anywhere else (god knows i've looked...);

"Not quite a year ago, after returning from Haiti, I wrote for Z-net, "the United States government is playing the same game as in Iraq - pushing for "regime change" in Haiti. Their strategy includes a massive disinformation campaign in U.S. media, an embargo on desperately needed foreign aid to Haiti, and direct support for violent elements, including former military officers and Duvalierists, who openly seek the overthrow of President Aristide." Events in Haiti today show how bloody the U.S. game has become."

*The queen is dead. long live the king singers;

"Bill Hicks was the funniest man in America. His blistering routines made trouble - and his death at the age of 32 made him a legend. As his complete works are published for the first time, Bill Bailey celebrates the life of an inspirational and provocative performer..."

this a a good article by a talented comic. Hicks anniversary party in london.