~terry
Sun, Dec 8, 1996 (17:10)
seed
Guess what inspired this topic? Well, I got an email today, and
here's a quote from part of it:
> Hey, thanks, haven't had a chance to check out everything, but I will,
> soon. What I do like to do is rant and rave about stupid things in the
> news, like the cop in Cleveland arresting that lady for being a Good
> Samaritan. I do have a web page at
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2762
> and I do work on it when I have time.
So, heard about any stupid things in the news?
~drymartini
Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (17:05)
#1
Not exactly in the news, but, how about in the mail? From a government agency known and loved by all, the name of which I omit to protect the guilty. says:
"You have 60 days to ask for an appeal. The 60 days start the day after you get this letter. We assume you gor this letter 5 days after the date on it unless you show us that you did not get it within the 5-day period."
I think I understand this. Then, again... At the risk of being considered anti-semantic, let me ask, does anyone else think this is confusing?
I used to write a column containing examples of baffle-gab and bureau-speak. Called it "It Says Here..." And later, another, called "Say What?" There is no scarcity of material. Sometimes I clip and save choice examples.
Even typogoofs can be hilarious. I keep producing them at such a rate, we can only wonder how many there would be if others contributed even a fraction of my output.
~terry
Sat, Dec 28, 1996 (17:21)
#2
That counts. The Austin City Council has outlawed "city camping"
(read homelessness). The fine is $500 if you get get caught. Most
of these "urban campers" hardly have enought money for a cup of coffee.