By Natasha Julius
We always strive for clarity and relevance.
Market Update
It’s not like the entire market is trending up or anything, but it sure does seem like a good time to be a headache doctor in Hollywood.
Bully Pulpit
In other economic news, Bullying received an unexpected boost when officials announced that as long as it’s funny, it’s totally safe.
That’s Rich
Chicago election officials have promised to fix a glitch in some voting machines that displays the name “Rich Whitey” in place of Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney. The officials promise by Election Day the moniker will appear in place of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady instead.
Hand In Glove
Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer this week dismissed allegations of an investigation into the cause of his injured hand. Similarly, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi says there is no need to investigate the cause of his bum flipper. Because, seriously, you don’t want to know.
Sticky Fingers
Finally, with the conclusion this week of the error-plagued Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, officials have announced a probe into allegations of corruption. With an eye to the most exacting standards of thoroughness, the investigation is expected to wrap up sometime around summer of 2020.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Clear, relevant.
Posted on October 16, 2010