1.
Researchers in
Finland say that an attitude of anger, hostility and cynical distrust increases
the chances of developing dementia.
*** That’s terrible—not only are you always in a bad
mood, but you can’t remember why.
2.
A military judge has
ordered the CIA to release records regarding the torture of prisoners in
Guantanamo Bay. *** The
agency is reluctant to do so, but they did offer to provide video evidence of a
rogue agent named Jack Bauer throwing two terrorists out a window.
3.
Stephanie Kwolek, who
invented Kevlar, has died at the age of 90.
She developed it while looking for materials for automobile tires that
would improve fuel economy. Since then,
Kevlar protection has saved countless lives around the world. ***
That’s nice, but about that fuel economy thing…
4.
Whole Foods agreed to
pay $800,000 for including the weight of the container when calculating charges
at the store’s salad bars. *** Whole Foods paid the settlement in cash. They actually only handed over $799,000, but
said that it was in a $1,000 satchel.
5.
Officials in North
Korea have charged that a new American movie, “The Interview,” a comedy about
the assassination of the North Korean president, is “an act of war.” *** President
Obama responded quickly and decisively; he urged Hollywood to surrender.
6.
The Supreme Court has
ruled that police must get a search warrant before looking through an arrested
person’s cell phone. The only exception
is if the policeman feels threatened.
*** For example, if the arrestee
is about to post something really mean about him on Facebook.
7.
Susan Sarandon and
Geena Davis recently opened up about the filming of their 1991 hit movie, “Thelma
& Louise.” *** I
believe their comments were published in Cliff Notes.
8.
To give boys a good
role model, a California woman is marketing a toy action figure named Mac
Mason. Mac’s not involved with weapons, violence
or brute force. Instead, he likes
camping, baseball and secret codes. *** So,
Mac’s a nice guy, but I’ll bet he never gets a date with Barbie.
9.
Rock legend Sting
says he wants his children to succeed on their own merit, so he is not going to
let them inherit his $300 million fortune.
*** Congratulations, kids, you’ve
just been Stung.
10.
Hollywood gossip
columnist Marilyn Beck has died. *** At
least, that’s what people are saying.
