Feedback to SteveAugust 08
Knocking almost all other news off the front page yesterday was Arnold Schwarzenegger's announcement he was running for governor. / Memo to Schwarzenegger, no matter how frequently he volunteers refuse Uncle Teddy's offer to chauffeur.
The Indian Parliament is to stop selling Pepsi and Coca-Cola products in the canteen following reports that the drinks contain too much toxic pesticide and insecticide. / Memo to Indian Parliament, distinguish between sufficient and too much toxic pesticide and insecticide.
Omar Sharif, star of Lawrence Arabia and Dr Zhivago, has been sentenced after headbutting a policeman in a Parisian casino last month. / A memo from a croupier says Sharif was in the company a gentleman who'd only give his first name-Beavis.
A Denver government-access television station wasn't allowed to tape a City Council discussion of the city's budget crisis Wednesday because a councilwoman said she didn't want the group to be shown eating the cinnamon rolls she brought to the meeting. / Memo to City Council the public gets alarmed about hearing about politicians involved with sticky buns but could care less about you having "sticky buns".
American researchers announced yesterday, "Brain images show that people who are more intelligent and better educated use their brains differently, which in turn may help explain why keeping the mind active protects against Alzheimer's disease." / Memo to researches, this is why you fear Alzheimer's will be more prevalent in years to come?
The National Enquirer has offered Ben Affleck the opportunity to discredit the publication by taking a lie detector test, Affleck has vehemently denied a National Enquirer report he enjoyed a rowdy night on the town at a strip club in Vancouver, British Columbia./ Memo from Kobe Bryant to Ben Affleck, the diamond ring cost $5-million.
Roger Ebert will be undergoing radiation treatment for cancer next month. / Memo from Roger Ebert, thanks for your ympathy, where was it when I had to watch Gigli?
Raquel Welch and her fourth husband, Richard Palmer, have split amicably and a divorce is likely. / Memo to Ashton Kushner if you're ready for a mature woman opportunity is knocking.
Mike Bullard is switching networks and now will appear on the Global television network. / A memo from CTV announced they hoped to fill the time slot by providing entertainment.
Today in 1978, the United States launched Pioneer Venus Two, which carried scientific probes to study the atmosphere of Venus. / The memo emanating from the probe was atmospheric condition friendly to hosting women and hostile towards male visitation.