Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Riffing On The Times 2.20.07

As always, the headlines are taken from The New York Times and the sub-heads are made-up.


Merger Would End Satellite Radio’s Rivalry - XM gets SIRIUS about forming monopoly

North Africa Feared as Staging Ground for Terror - Actual terror to take place elsewhere

Iraqi Militants Launch Attack on U.S. Outpost - Likewise, they are not welcomed as "liberators".

Anglicans Rebuke U.S. Branch on Same-Sex Unions - Insist both men and women should enjoy labor representation.

Old Foes Join in Anger as Train Bombing’s Toll Rises to 66 - Pakistan & India; terrorism makes strange bedfellows.

Mideast Talks Conclude With Little Result - What, this is news?

In New Orleans, Bands Struggle to Regain Footing - Katrina & Insurance fraud gives hope to homeless and hungry musicians.

Job Corps Plans Makeover for a Changed Economy - Poor find work as IED Inspectors and Community Relations Reps in Iraq

After a Rampage, Trying to Grasp What Led a Son to Kill - Mall maniac leaves....ok I can't think of anything to write here.

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