SPARED BIRDS They were destined for the oven and then someone’s dining room table, but fate stepped in and now two turkeys really have something to be thankful for today. President Bush granted a full presidential pardon to two turkeys during a Rose Garden ceremony yesterday. Mr. Bush announced that the turkeys were being taken off the chopping block and could now live their lives “as safe as could be.” Visitors to the White House website, voted to name the turkeys “Flyer” and “Fryer.” (Fryer was Flyer’s understudy, but he was reportedly nowhere to be seen during the ceremony.) And … Continue reading →