Fun With Headlines

29 04 2008

Myrtle Beach Sun:  Chinese construction of USC dorm prompts U.S.-contractor-only bill

Why bother?  Some students who will live in that dorm will go on to learn about the glories of the global economy.

P-D:  Man tries to attack neighbors with bow, police say: Alton resident arrested after struggle

Alton’s mayor, inspired by Richard Daley, blames the bow-and-arrow industry.

AP:   Yahoo to outsource Messenger phone calls to Jajah

Yahoo Messenger phone customers soon to lose customer service.

AP:   Jerry Springer to deliver Northwestern Law commencement

Northwestern University grounds crews looking for a suitable location for the pole.

AP:  Idaho lab develops a quicker way to catch a thief

Meaning that the Maury Povich show can shrink to a half hour.

LiveScience:   Mind’s Limit Found: 4 Things at Once

Doing 4 things at once at anarchist convention requires 8 minds.

Reuters:  [Iranian]  Official sees “destructive” Barbie influence

But approves Suicide Bomber Barbie.

Reuters:  Record price for men [playing cards] in underwear at China auction

What was it?  Gay strip poker?


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