Saturday, January 16, 2010

Ah Chris, Say It Isn't So

Local boy makes headlines in today's Washington Post (1/16/10):
Starwood Says Hilton Chief Knew Employees Were Spying
But spying is such a loaded word.  Perhaps what we should really say is:
Chris Nassetta Swipes Info;  Poor Geeky Women Yelled "Why?"

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Ignorance is Bliss

Today's Post reveals skeptics (11/25/09):
Fewer Americans Believe in Global Warming, Poll Shows
But who cares about polls when you've got an Oscar to back you up:
Will We Honor Al Gore's Warning?  Be Amicable – See VP's Film

Thursday, November 12, 2009

No Christ in "Catholic"

The Catholic Church continues to make headlines (11/12/09):
Catholic Church Gives DC Ultimatum
Well here's a news flash for the church:
Mimic Christ?  Ha!  Cad Cult Cut Love – Ugh

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Conservative Anglicans Have All the Fun

News from the Vatican in today's Post (11/10/09):
Plans Will Not Affect Church Celibacy Rules
Which begets the question:
Why Can't Priests Frolic?  Calculable Lech Fun!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

More Talk of Sharks After GOP Sweep Elections

Post reporters swear this headline is more than just a comment on today's political environment (11/04/09):
Great Whites Near Shore More Often Than Believed
Or to put it in technical terms:
Great Whites Have No Ire; Lose Teeth on Men, Barf Red

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Who Needs a Stimulus Package?

Good news for some retailers (11/03/09):
Bullets are Speeding Faster out of Gun Shops in U.S.
You say that rosy economic picture doesn't help you?
Life of Stress?  Shut-Up, Get a Gun, and Rob SE Soup Line

Monday, November 2, 2009

Britain's Foremost Authority on Marijuana Takes the High Road

News in the UK isn't all that different (11/02/09):
Government Drug Advisers Resign Over Nation's Marijuana Policy
Perhaps the policies hit a little close to home:
Studies Reveal a Juvie on Pot Remains a Virgin Moron; Gangs Cry, "Darn!"

Scraping Bottom in Search of an Honest Candidate

Looks like many juicy headlines soon to come in The Washington Post:
Bad News for Democrats in Revelation of Ethics Probes
For advice on how to handle them, check the blogosphere:
So Few Politicians are Honest, Dr. Deb Votes for Crab-Men

Saturday, October 31, 2009

BP Corrects Its Safety Hazards...Not

Headlines report a crackdown on the oil industry (10/31/09):
OSHA Hits BP with Record Fine
Internal company memos say it somewhat differently:
Botched Repair Now Fish Sh*t

Friday, October 30, 2009

What Would Jesus Do?

And now some news from the religious left (10/30/09):
Pastors Unite to Support Same-Sex Marriage in DC
Just how did this come about?
Re:  A Pact's Pretext - Must Praise God; Amour Is No Sin

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Time Flies

Airlines making headlines again (10/27/09):
2 Pilots Say They Were Distracted by Laptops:
Also causing a buzz on the internet:
2 Twitters: They Dally;
Oops!  Crap, Passed It.  Bye.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Not Just Another Washington Cover Up

In DC, folks are uptight over more than just healthcare, wars, & the economy (10/26/09):
Man Disputes Indecent Exposure Charge
And what does the rest of the world think about this?
Nudes Expect Deep Shrugs -- Not in America!


Friday, October 23, 2009

Government Takeover Gone Awry

DC again makes the front page of The Washington Post (10/23/09):
Government Widens Control Over Paychecks
Or to say it another way:
AIG's Nervy Perks Concern DC; "Love to Own Them!"

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Pray, Not Another Catholic Conspiracy

News from the right (10/20/09):
Catholic Church to Allow Ordination of Married Former Anglican Priests
Begets pleas from the left:
Foil an Archaic Liar!  Install No More Nuts from the Right!  (Or We Drop CCD) - Ciao

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New Use for Old Drug

And now from the Post, some good news for aging liberals (10/20/09):
U.S. Eases Stance on Medical Marijuana
And why?
AMA Manual:  Joints Cure Diseases, Acne

Sad Day for Liberals and Polar Bears

Bad news for the environment in today's Post (10/20/09):
Shell Wins Federal Approval to Drill for Oil Off Alaska Coast
What the Post meant to say was:
To Save Alaska's Wildlife, Call Off Plans to Drill!  (Horror of EPA)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Foolish Spending

Is it just a slow news day in Washington? (10/19/09):
Frugality Falling Out of Fashion?
Or are Post reporters simply watering down the facts?:
Fools Hitting Iffy Gala Run Afoul


Related stories:
A Youthful Fool's Tingling Affair
Guilty Fools Again Lift for Fun - Ha!


Sunday, October 18, 2009

It's Nuts to Lighten Up on Agribusiness

Environmental concerns make headlines in the Sunday LA Times (10/18/09):
Scientists Object to Federal Order on Pesticide Testing
But there is an upside to our slacker government policies:
Recent Job Tests Indicate Poison Gets Rid of Red Testicle

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Pigging Out is Symptomatic

More news in the Post on the flu pandemic (10/17/09):
Swine Flu Characteristics Becoming More Evident
 For more specific information, read on:
Tail?  Corn Cob Fetish?  Urges in Sewer?  MD, Vaccine Time

Friday, October 16, 2009

Durbin Scores for Crack Heads

Senators and drugs always make for good news (10/16/09):
Bill Targets Sentencing Rules For Crack and Powder Cocaine
And now you can read all about it on twitter:
Durbin Twitter:  "Prefer Lone Gang Scene - Crack, Occasional LSD"