Friday's Quirky Newsy Bits
Feb. 27th, 2009 09:48 amMischief damage to an aquarium office created by a trickster who was armed.
Ryanair works to bring back the phrase spend a dime.
A sign hangs amid the bottles of vinegar at Newport Avenue Market. It's simple, to the point: "Thanks to the Balsamic Vinegar Thief this area is now under surveillance. We will get you." The last sentence, it should be noted, is underlined.
Emeril Lagasse stands behind "BAM!".
Sometimes being good just doesn't seem to pay.
Here's a new(ish) phrase we're going to hear more often: Unchecked Capitalism:
The great Cypriot Asparagus Stand-off
Family of five take 30,000 mile journey of a lifetime.
Bonnie, you know how to whistle don't you? Just pucker up your lips and blow.
Memo from Roumania to the rest of us. For the last time this:

Is NOT a flying saucer
English woman suspects a worm caused her computer crash but didn't realize just how accurate she was.
A topChinese censor has been arrested over suspicions he took millions in bribes to help a local anti-virus firm to crush a competitor.
This just goes to show that some people are simply too stupid to breed.
Vet status should allow for candy theft.
Quote of the Day:
Nothing shocks me. I'm a scientist.
- Harrison Ford
Ryanair works to bring back the phrase spend a dime.
A sign hangs amid the bottles of vinegar at Newport Avenue Market. It's simple, to the point: "Thanks to the Balsamic Vinegar Thief this area is now under surveillance. We will get you." The last sentence, it should be noted, is underlined.
Emeril Lagasse stands behind "BAM!".
Sometimes being good just doesn't seem to pay.
Here's a new(ish) phrase we're going to hear more often: Unchecked Capitalism:
A Berlin cashier who was sacked from a supermarket after 31 years of service because her employer accused her of stealing 1.30 euros ($1.65) has become a flash point of a debate about unchecked capitalism in Germany.
The great Cypriot Asparagus Stand-off
Family of five take 30,000 mile journey of a lifetime.
Bonnie, you know how to whistle don't you? Just pucker up your lips and blow.
Memo from Roumania to the rest of us. For the last time this:

Is NOT a flying saucer
English woman suspects a worm caused her computer crash but didn't realize just how accurate she was.
A topChinese censor has been arrested over suspicions he took millions in bribes to help a local anti-virus firm to crush a competitor.
This just goes to show that some people are simply too stupid to breed.
Vet status should allow for candy theft.
Quote of the Day:
Nothing shocks me. I'm a scientist.
- Harrison Ford