1. A new commercial for an underwater car shows a couple in formal evening wear driving right into the water. Kind of like a really unaware James Bond. The car can reach a top speed of 77 mph on land, but only 1.8 mph underwater. Which is still faster than commuting during rush hour.
2. In Nigeria, 18 men are on trial for dressing like women. Human Rights Watch has written a letter in defense of the men, but one prosecutor said that Human Rights Watch was “grossly misinformed” about the case, and invited a representative to attend. Really? Oh yeah, Human Rights Watch will be fine if they can just see how you’re brutally condemning people for fashion violations.
3. Exxon is suing Venezuela for nationalizing its oil facilities. Wow, an oil company vs. a semi-dictator -- it’s hard to know who to root for here. It’s sort of like trying to root for lions or hyenas -- the gazelle’s still dead.
4. British Airways and Virgin Airlines will pay refunds to former passengers for price fixing fuel surcharges. Oh man, I knew they were overcharging me! So how much do I get back?! Um, anywhere from $4 all the way to $20. This may be the solution to the sub-prime mortgage crisis. They’ll be paid in no time.
5. President Bush is getting ready for his second African tour. It’s in support of his comeback album: “Hey, I’m Still the President, Please Look Over Here, Hey”.
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