April 30, 2005
Ever wonder what doctors really talk about with each other when they get together at those so-called 'medical conferences'?
They talk about women with shapely bottoms.
In Northern Australia, politicians are tackling the really tough issues
...with golf clubs, cricket bats and slug guns.
April 29, 2005
There are many things about Christianity that are hard to understand for people who have been raised with the perspective of secular humanism
Then again, there are some things that are hard to understand no matter what perspective you were raised with.
April 28, 2005
In the beginning, the Star Trek characters were determined to boldly go where no man had gone before
Now, apparently, they're going where no man has particularly wanted to go before.
Here's an important message for teenagers who are tempted to shoplift a pair of designer jeans from that store in the mall
It's wrong, and you shouldn't do it. You should be setting your sights a whole lot higher.
April 27, 2005
Ever wonder what cats look at when they go on the Internet?
To apply for a new passport, press one. To renew an existing passport, press two. To correct information on your current passport, press three.
For quality assurance, this call may be monitored and recorded, and you may be asked to undergo a medical examination of your genitals.
April 26, 2005
We're still not sure whether the U.S. really needs campaign finance reform
But we're quite certain that Peru does.
Here are two jobs we'd really enjoy seeing outsourced to India
April 25, 2005
Many employees don't realize what could happen to them if they look at pornography on their office computer when they should be working
They could be awarded $40,000 by the Norwegian Supreme Court.
A lot of wonderful, memorable old traditions have gone by the wayside recently as a result of liability insurance concerns
Oh, and it looks like this has been shut down as well.
April 24, 2005
Is the National Hockey League finally ready for a comeback?
Well, if this is any indication, we'd say the signs are not very auspicious.
April 23, 2005
Today's topic: Imagine Michel Foucault having dinner at KFC
We suspect the result would have been something like this.
The conventional wisdom is that automobile shoppers should be extremely wary of used-car salesmen
But we think the truth might be the other way around.
April 22, 2005
Throughtout history, many great artists have suffered for their art
But here's somebody who really should suffer for his art.
A lot of people don't like C-Span because they think live coverage of a legislative session is boring
April 21, 2005
The Transportation Security Administration spends hundreds of millions of dollars a year to make sure that airport employees are not terrorists
Shouldn't it spend at least something to make sure they don't prance around in stolen animal costumes?
Here's some nutrition news you probably haven't heard before
April 20, 2005
Some stories of rescues are deeply moving and inspiring because of their human drama and remarkable heroism
And then, there are stories like this.
'How many times do I have to tell you? No television or computer until you do the dishes and put away your clothes!'
'And were you born in a barn? Remember to shut the door behind you when you leave!'
April 19, 2005
Stop!...Police!
I've got a banana and I'm not afraid to use it.
As life expectancy increases and people stay active well into maturity, the very nature of 'youth' might need to be redefined
April 18, 2005
It seems like every single shopping mall these days has the exact same stores: Gap, Waldenbooks, Starbucks...
Maybe it's time for something different.
April 17, 2005
While new ventures are the lifeblood of the economy, the majority of U.S. entrepreneurs still go out of business within the first year
And that's not even counting the ones who go to jail within the first half-hour.
April 16, 2005
Harvard president Lawrence Summers sparked an uproar by suggesting that innate sex differences might account for men's predominance in science careers
On the other hand, at least he never did this.
In Richmond, Indiana, inquiring minds want to know!
And the Richmond Palladium-Item is getting to the bottom of the story.
April 15, 2005
Although no weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq, the country did possess various components that could be used to assemble them
Recent polls show that Camilla Parker Bowles has increased her popularity among the British people
However, it appears she still has a ways to go.
April 14, 2005
Here's how you can tell when you've had one too many
You walk past a house, and it starts talking to you about your behavior.
If you're one of those people who just don't have enough things to worry about...
April 13, 2005
Westerners traveling to India for the first time might want to avoid drinking the tap water
In some areas it could contain a few impurities.
April 12, 2005
Want to know what's HOT! HOT! HOT! this season?
We would never have guessed, either.
If you're tired of cooking the same old things in your microwave...
Here are a few suggestions for something new and different.
April 11, 2005
Here's the latest U.S. Government scandal
Is it tax evasion? Campaign finance cheating? Sex with an intern? No, it's much worse than that.
Today's topic: Restaurant decor in Columbus, Ohio
What? You mean you don't have one of these on your lazy susan?
April 10, 2005
Everyone knows about the Secret Service, so why is it called 'Secret'?
And that's only the beginning of the questions we have about this agency.
If you're wondering why there are no world-famous artistic and cultural treasures located in Bartholomew County, Indiana...
We think we've found the answer.
April 09, 2005
Is there anything dumber than standing in line for a month waiting to see the new Star Wars movie?
Yep. You could stand in line for a month waiting for the new Star Wars movie at the wrong theater.
April 08, 2005
Hello, my name is...
Actually, I'd rather not talk about it.
International law enforcement authorities are growing concerned about the increasingly extremist tactics used by protest organizations such as PETA
April 07, 2005
The role of a beauty pageant's runner-up is very important, because if the winner should become disabled and be unable to perform her duties, then...
Um, well, actually, we're not exactly sure how that particular rule applies in this case.
There's one Cardinal who won't make it to the conclave that elects the next Pope
...and maybe that's for the best.
April 06, 2005
Bored with the Jerry Springer show?
Then switch to the cable access channel for the latest action at the West Orange school board meeting.
Every Little Leaguer dreams of someday playing a key role at a professional ballpark
But this probably isn't what they have in mind.
April 05, 2005
When Harvard students want to kick back, relax and have a good time, they know exactly what to do
Do you live in the greater metropolitan area? Do you suffer from depression, alcoholism, or other addictive behaviors?
You might be eligible to participate in a clinical trial of a new experimental medical technique.
April 04, 2005
We might not know much about great art...
But on the other hand, it appears that some artists don't either.
At Easter, Christians all over the world celebrate their belief that the victory over Death was won by their Savior
Others, however, credit the Nassau County District Attorney.
April 03, 2005
Wondering what you can do about the recent increase in fruit and vegetable prices?
Well, here's an effective way to call attention to the issue.
How can you teach college students to distinguish between works of Van Gogh and Chagall?
It's easy: Give them food. (Apparently it works for pigeons, too.)
April 02, 2005
If you're still wondering how those accountants at Enron and Worldcom missed billions of dollars in improperly booked revenue...
April 01, 2005
Something's very wrong at Pine Grove Elementary School
And we're going to get to the bottom of it.
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