November 2007
3 posts
Escalation of hostilities by the New York Times
They’re this close to full-out, no-holds-barred war with me.
First, some copy editor screws up in captioning a picture of American students studying in Prague that accompanied an article about study abroad as a new “credential for global fluency.”
Sure, if you look at the caption now, you won’t see anything to arouse suspicion. That’s because the Times corrected...
““However, we found out.” And so, what has been until now a cultural link between...”
– The Prague Post Online: News: Butchers blast Slovak sausage bid
“Andersen also said wearing headphones robs runners of the complete marathon...”
– Rule Jostles Runners Who Race to Their Own Tune - New York Times
Because I’m sure “Eye of the Tiger” isn’t available in MP3 format for download onto your iPod.
October 2007
6 posts
SME.sk | Ako reagovať pri rozrušenom dieťati? →
I’m not sure what I love more about this story, which, by the way, was the main item on the front page of Sme, the best (not to be confused with most popular) daily in Slovakia.
First, there’s the photo itself. This one’s worth more than a thousand words.
Second, there’s the fact that the story has nothing, zero, zip, zilch, nada to do with Bush, who’s not...
“The main problem is that many in California are ruggedly obstinate about the...”
– Rethinking Fire Policy in the Tinderbox Zone - New York Times
FEMA blasted for 'news' conference - Los Angeles... →
“I’m Michael Brown and this is the fake news conference.”
“Mr. Bush, who seemed guided by the ghost of Katrina, when his administration was...”
– 3 Dead in Fires; Bush Views Damage and Promises Aid - New York Times
““How serious can you get about running as a joke?” said Massie...”
– ABC News: No Joke: Colbert ‘08 Could Be Illegal
Dumb, American Style
One great thing about the current U.S. president is his complete and utter lack of irony. Or rather, it’s the fact that he does and says things without being the least bit cognizant that they drip with irony.
Take, for instance, the speech Shrub is planning to deliver at the State Department concerning the current political situation in Cuba. Story from the New York Times. Snarky...