Happy Birthday to the Pres.

Barrack Obama turns fifty today. "What a week," said the US President. "First I have to deal with the debt crisis, and now I get the midlife crisis."

The horoscope reading for President Obama (a Leo) is reassuring. According to the stars "an updated image will boost your confidence, and good things will happen if you strive for your goals. Your lucky numbers are 8, 14, 20, 22, 29, 37 and 42." "I am hoping," said the Pres, "for 2012 to be lucky."

Vice-President Joe Biden burst into the oval office carrying a basketball covered with penuche frosting and sang out, "Happy birthday, Mr. President! In your honor, I have organized a tea party!"

"Thanks, Joe," said the President. reaching for a Nicorette. "But skip the Tea Party."