Yes, I realize the goal is to have a combination of hard news and lifestyle stories in this little box on the AIM sign-on screen that I’ve been moaning about for the past two days. However, it already takes up such a small part of the window with far more space devoted to other news and games and public interest stories, I’m going to keep bitching about their lack of judgment in choosing what is essentially about the AOL fold.
So pay attention:
- Breaking News: Top U.S. Official in Intensive Care
Wonkette has put a joke hiatus on this story, but since I’m not that funny anyway: is anyone really surprised that John Ashcroft has a build-up of bile in his body that has now solidified? Should we all have entered some sort of pool as to when this would happen? Also, in the midst of the current “culture war,” it is a bit telling to see him referred to as “Top U.S. Official.” I know economy is virtue in a headline, but wouldn’t “A Top U.S. Official” have changed the meaning slightly, unless we think about the fact that he really is controlling things!
(UPDATED: Jean-Paul at low culture sends Ashcroft a heartfelt get-well-soon card.) - Janet Jackson Returns to ‘Live’ TV
Janet’s going on SNL. This is important because maybe if they actually put clothes on her as she performs, all of this uproar will finally go away. - Senior Citizens Brawl Over Salad
No words.
Out of Focus 