Not much choice there...

A reporter on CNN just said she found it worrisome that people evacuating Galveston, Texas, in the path of the oncoming hurricane Rita, were driving toward Houston, another city in the path of the hurricane.

Just where, exactly, does she suggest that they go instead, given this rather inconvenient fact?

To be bad, or not to be bad?

Debatable job-interview advice from a a pseudonymous seeker.

Mr. Barton won't be happy with this.

Researchers report that the number of intense hurricanes is increasing worldwide, a finding which is consistent with the projected consequences of global warming. Do they have their income tax returns for the past twenty years, current contact information and security clearance ratings of every person with which they've discussed their research, and the blood types of their extended family relations readily available for Mr. Barton's inquisitors to peruse on demand?

Yet more editorializing...

... on Google Print.

Breaking News?

Bush : one of the worst disasters to hit the U.S.

This reminds me of the time one of the newspapers of the decaying megalopolis next door announced the death of Ronald Reagan with this headline.

Is it really that bad?

From Louise, via Library Underground: The highly regrettable television program Extreme Makeover is seeking people of deplorable appearance and demeanor to be fodder for upcoming episodes. One of the categories they're seeking: "Cancer survivor or librarian".