At a recent high level european summit, the chief negotiators; Bush, Schroeder, and Chirac decided to recess to a relaxing sauna bath.

They were relaxing naked in the sauna when suddenly there was a beeping sound. Schroeder pressed his forearm and the beep stopped.

The others looked at his questioningly. "That was my pager, "he said, "I have a microchip uinder the skin of my arm."

A few minutes later a phone rang. Chirac lifted his palm to his ear. When he finished he explained, "That was my mobile phone. I have a micro chip in my hand."

Duhbya Bush felt suddenly low tech, but not to be outdone, he decided a Texas solution was needed. Bush stepped out of the sauna and went to the bathroom. He returned with a piece of toilet paper hanging from his behind. The others raised their eyebrows and stared at him.

Bush said.."Well, will you look at that, Cheney is sending me a fax."

Surely, that should make the French cave in?

Publius