The Headlines Review
Napoleon Linardatos presents a humorous take on today’s headlines.
“As Internet Booms, the Postal Service Fights Back”
-New York Times, 08.28.09
The U.S. Postal Service plans to start its own email service. The users of the service will be able to send and receive emails every day except Sunday.
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“Bernanke Victimized by Identity Fraud Ring”
-Newsweek, 08.25.09
The Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, became suspicious when his attempted online purchase of Suze Orman’s The Laws of Money was declined.
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“Colorado wildlife experts get aggressive going after smart bears”
-Denver Post, 8.24.09
Bears found in Mensa meetings will be shot at once.
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“GOP Offers Seniors Health Bill of Rights”
-Associated Press, 8.24.09
Article I. Congress shall make no law reducing the massive intergenerational wealth transfers instituted by our political opponents in the years past.
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“Yahoo renews vow to fight Microsoft”
-Financial Times, 8.25.09
Yahoo's CEO said “We shall fight them on the closed circuits, we shall fight them on the e-commerce platforms, we shall fight them on the copper and fiber lines, we shall never merge.”
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“Anne Fine deplores 'gritty realism' of modern children's books”
-The Times, 8.24.09
J. K. Rowling's newest book Notes from the Hogwarts Underground will be out this fall.
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“Iran puts leading reformers on trial over unrest”
-Reuters, 8.25.09
The dissidents are charged with disorderly contact and astroturfing.
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“U.S. limits visas in Honduras, stepping up pressure”
-Reuters, 8.25.09
In an effort to improve its relationship with the Obama administration, Honduras plans to turn decidedly anti-American.
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“Italy to Ask Libya for Help in Controlling Migration”
-Wall Street Journal, 8.28.09
If Libya refuses the offer, Italy plans to cut off the head of Gaddafi’s favorite camel and place it in the dictator’s bed.
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“Robbers pretended to sell President Obama health insurance policies to invade Long Island home”
-New York Daily News, 8.29.09
The victims got wary when they were told that the first insurance premium payment would consist of the plasma TV, the kid’s iPod and the “really cute shepherdess lamp.”