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Many people are like instant coffee: the minute they get in hot water they dissolve. ~ Unknown

I just read this from AP:
Fidel Castro temporarily relinquished his presidential powers to his brother Raul on Monday night and told Cubans in a statement that he had undergone surgery.
The Cuban leader said he had suffered intestinal bleeding, apparently due to stress from recent public appearances in Argentina and Cuba, according to the letter read [...]

NEW (7/31/06): Those who are finding this post via a serch engine may consider looking at this latest post.
A rumor that surfaced at the end of March is back today.
Two e-friends working on Wall Street say rumors are running around that he’s bought the big one. I find nothing on the wires.
h/t to Dr. Sanity [...]

I’ve been looking around for more information or other sources for this story. (h/t Sister Toldjah)