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The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business |
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Topic: Business |
2:50 pm EST, Jan 22, 2003 |
10. With the slogan "Sometimes wetter is better," Kimberly-Clark (KMB) introduces Cottonelle Fresh Rollwipes premoistened toilet paper -- or, to put it another way, baby wipes for adults. 75. Unilever subsidiary Lipton approves an ad in which a man standing in line for communion holds a bowl of onion dip, presumably to improve the taste of the body of Christ. Under protest, Lipton withdraws the ad. funny stuff. The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business |
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One dead in California fraternity brawl |
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Topic: Society |
1:24 pm EST, Jan 22, 2003 |
] There apparently had been "an incident the day before ] involving the two groups" and they decided to meet at a ] San Jose park early Wednesday, said Sgt. Steve Dixon of ] the San Jose police. something about two frats brawling like warring gangs just struck me as funny. One dead in California fraternity brawl |
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I miss Lakewood sometimes. |
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Topic: Local Information |
2:48 pm EST, Jan 21, 2003 |
] Munk told police he did not see Frid, who was wearing ] dark clothes, Lawson said. The impact was on the left ] front of the car near the headlight, he said. ] ] Frid was transported to Kimball Medical Center by the ] Hatzolah, an ambulance service that mainly serves the ] Orthodox Jewish community. He was pronounced dead at 9:15 ] p.m., Lawson said. How many points is that? I miss Lakewood sometimes. |
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Stolen cruiser crashes after 60-mile chase; Charges mount |
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Topic: Local Information |
11:21 am EST, Jan 21, 2003 |
] A woman who stole a patrol car and led police on a ] 60-mile, high-speed pursuit Sunday night won her ] temporary freedom by squeezing her double-jointed body ] through a small opening in the car's plastic glass ] divider, authorities said yesterday. ] ] Police yesterday described the woman, Jennifer A. Lach, ] 33, of Wall, as a drunken and out-of-control ] manic-depressive who left the scene of an accident, ] fought with a pedestrian at a gas station, attacked an ] officer, stole a South Belmar police car and sped down ] the Garden State Parkway with lights flashing and sirens ] wailing while cursing at police on their own radio. This is just fascinating. Stolen cruiser crashes after 60-mile chase; Charges mount |
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Breasts removed by mistake; paperwork slip-up blamed |
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Topic: Health and Wellness |
9:06 am EST, Jan 21, 2003 |
] A paperwork mistake cost Linda McDougal both her breasts ] and left her suffering infections, facing more surgeries ] and trying to rebuild her life. Two thoughts: 1. The idea of putting a cap on malpractice lawsuits is a very bad idea. The most money this woman could get is $250,000?? That's absurd. 2. ALWAYS get a second opinion, especially if it's for something serious. Breasts removed by mistake; paperwork slip-up blamed |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:03 am EST, Jan 21, 2003 |
Does anyone know about this? I can't believe they actually do this. Never pay for long distance again! Sprint Realy Online |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
7:55 am EST, Jan 21, 2003 |
] In North Carolina, the rules are stranger still. Within ] 48 hours of obtaining a fixed quantity of illegal drugs ] or alcohol, buyers must purchase stamps from the state ] and affix them to the controlled substance. If the person ] gets busted without stamps, they still must pay the tax. ] ] Those who purchase the stamps need not provide personal ] identification information to the Department of Revenue. ] Still, there aren't lines outside the door. Strangest state tax laws |
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Topic: Society |
3:17 pm EST, Jan 20, 2003 |
Something to think about next time you want to bitch about your job or how you have no money. No Way Out |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
2:27 pm EST, Jan 20, 2003 |
Someone has a little too much free time. The Brick Testament |
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Bible college shuns 666 phone number |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:12 am EST, Jan 20, 2003 |
] A small Appalachian Bible college is fighting to change ] its telephone number because the 666 prefix is disturbing ] to Christians who recognize it as the biblical mark of ] the beast. I don't know where to begin.. do I make an "only in Appalachia" comment? Do I make fun of the Bible college that has 85 students? Or do I just say: "I don't know, if you look at the picture they've provided of this college, it looks a bit like it deserves a 666 phone number"? Bible college shuns 666 phone number |
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