A recent Associated Press news item (abbreviated):
A long-missing Michelangelo sketch for the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, possibly his last design before his death, has been discovered in the basilica's offices, the Vatican newspaper said Thursday.
One forum participant's response:
One of my buddies bought a circa 1830 house, ripped the walls apart but didn't find anything of value. Before he closed up the walls, he placed TWO cans with coins and trinkets into the walls...labeling them 1 of 3 and 3 of 3.
Another news item (paraphrased):
Starbucks has issued a recall for 140,000 coffee mugs because the handles may just come right off. Made in China.
One forum participant's comment:
My heart bleeds for all the upscale white trash that stained the seats of their Beemers with cafe latte.
And finally, a tragic news story from the state of Georgia:
City police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 22-year-old Brunswick man Tuesday. Police said Wednesday that a 35-month-old toddler may be responsible for pulling the trigger of the gun that killed Curtis Gabriel Collins, also know as "C-Real," at a music studio at 2405 Stonewall St., Brunswick. Police said the toddler allegedly took a gun from a table in a room at Gutter Entertainment.
(NOTE: C-Real was a rap "artist".) Two comments from forum participants:
[1] Perhaps it was meant as a subtle criticism of his talent.
[2] “Whadda ya mean, I can’t have a cookie?”
And so on. Fun, fun, fun. This is actually a serious forum with a mission, clearly stated principles and a particular view of the universe. (Above are not my responses, by the way. Mine aren't newsworthy!)
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