May
14
2008
What’s So Funny About The News?–May 14
Posted by Big Jim in What's So Funny About The News?- Hillary Clinton’s decisive win last night in West Virginia still makes her an underdog in the battle for the Democratic nomination, but you wouldn’t know if from her statements, saying, "I am more determined than ever to carry on this campaign until everyone has had a chance to make their voices heard." I’m pretty sure the only voice she really wants heard is hers…
- Social networking giant MySpace says it has won a $234 million judgement for junk e-mai sent to its members by a man known as "Spam King". My guess is they’ll collect once they hook up with that rich dude in Nigeria…
- Airlines will likely couple higher fares with fewer flights this summer to help offset the skyrocketing cost of fuel. If you’re flying anywhere for vacation, don’t be surprised if you crave some really expensive sardines when you arrive…
- The worst drought in Spain in a decade has forced Barcelona to import drinking water via tanker ships–a public relations disaster for what’s considered one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. Apparently visitors aren’t that keen on taking a cruise on the USS Aquafina…
- The escalating price of gold has led thieves to steal over $2 million in jewelry from about a dozen J.C. Penney stores in California. It makes sense–you nab a couple hundred grand in precious metals and snag plenty of Towncraft undies all in one trip…
- A medical study concludes that teen girls who begin moderate exercise by age 12 can help protect themselves against breast cancer as women. They get a double benefit with an early start–they can also defend against groping teenage boy cancer…
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