I Am So Popular: No News is Good News
When I am not reading or writing—activities that must be done in silence unless you count the sounds of four dogs licking themselves— I usually have the radio tuned to KUT. There’s so much I love about that station. But lately, I realize there are times when I should really turn it off in the name of sanity preservation and depression avoidance. Because, as you might know, NPR news follows a certain downbeat rhythm: bad news about politics, bad news about war, bad news about developing countries, and, every hour of every day, bad news about money.
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Texas Is a Very Strange Place! [Extra Extra]
- Teacher who was killed in his classroom in Tyler had previous concerns about the student who stabbed him.
- Oops! The State of Texas invested with Madoff!
- Emaciated toddler found in Houston. Child Protective Services had previously investigated his mother, but no charges were filed in the earlier investigation.
Carter Says Wilson's Outburst "Based on Racism" [News Bits]
Former President Jimmy Carter calls outburst during Obama's speech an act "based on racism"
News Bits
RNC chair says the "death panel" falsehood started by Palin is "appropriate." The end (of the recession) is near. Or so they say. Planet overcrowding to continue. One-year-old boy found dead in car at Freescale. Last public boat ramp on Lake Travis closed due to drought. You think it's hot in Austin? You too can rent Rupert Murdoch's sailboat - only $319K/week!
China's First (!) Sex Theme Park Closes [News Bits]
Pres. Obama seeks (again) "common ground" with antis Recession threatens child health, safety, education improvements What is it about the green ones? (Industry subtly intrigued by Obama climate plan) Gov. Perry's secession chatter scoring big points against Kay Bailey Uruguay lifts ban on gays in military, crops do not fail Oopsie of the day: Biden reveals location of secret bunker Tasteful, socially beneficial" sex theme park closes in China
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