Out of Context Archive: December 2008
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Court nixes Larry Craig's appeal
A Minnesota court has turned down Republican Sen. Larry Craig's appeal resulting from a notorious men's room incident last year. Published December 9 2008
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D.C. unready for inaugural masses
The millions of people expected to arrive in Washington for Barack Obama's inauguration will overwhelm facilities in the nation's capital. Somehow this information will be used to lobby for D.C. statehood. Published December 9 2008
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Gov. Blagojevich accused of corruption
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat, was arrested at his home and charged with corruption. He says he was only trying to follow the example set by his predecessor. Looks like he's got that one nailed. Published December 9 2008
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Report: Illinois gov. in federal custody
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat, has been taken into federal custody. Good thing it's not an election year. Oh, wait. Published December 9 2008
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Obama's YouTube videos tanking
The president-elect's weekly videos are attracting as many viewers as they once did. Perhaps a few people have gotten tired of "change" and want to watch "Gossip Girl" instead. Published December 9 2008
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Higher pay link to longer commutes
If you have a long commute, you're probably making some serious money, a new report says. But if you're making serious cash and you don't commute, you're probably a CEO. Published December 9 2008
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Obama to meet with Gore
Barack Obama is to meet with Al Gore in Chicago and possibly discuss environmental issues. Or maybe the Chicago Bears, you know, whatever comes up. Published December 9 2008
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Merrill Lynch CEO rescinds request for $10 million bonus
Merrill Lynch's chief executive has withdrawn a request for a $10 million bonus. Apparently he said, "Well, at least I still have a job." Published December 9 2008
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Obama backs workers' sit-in
The president-elect says laid-off workers staging a sit-in at a window and door factory in Chicago are "right" to demand their pay. I wonder if the company is looking for a bailout. Published December 8 2008
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Merrill Lynch chief eyes $10 million bonus
Merrill Lynch's top honcho is asking for a $10 million bonus for keeping the company out of bankruptcy. Better ask now while the money's still there. Published December 8 2008
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New York Senate seat sparks Dem clash
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wants the Senate seat that Ted Kennedy is trying to secure for his niece Caroline. It looks like Bill Clinton will be the tie-breaker. Published December 8 2008
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Gay activists call for boycott Wednesday
Organizers of "A Day Without a Gay" want to protest California's ban on same-sex marriage by showing the economic power of gays and their supporters. Of course, in this economy, a boycott could be mistaken for just another bad business day. Published December 8 2008
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Professor: Procrastinators are multiplying
A Calgary University business professor has published a new book showing an increase in procrastinators in the world. I'm going to read it later. No, really I am. (No I'm not.) Published December 8 2008
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Pulitzers to allow Web-only entries
The board that administers the Pulitzer Prizes now will consider journalism that appears only on Web-based outlets. The board said it's trying to keep up with the changing media, which is their polite way of saying that someday soon there won't be any newspapers or magazines to award prizes. Published December 8 2008
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GM: Sorry about 'betraying' you
Just weeks after defending itself before Congress, General Motors apologizes for mistreating customers. Kinda brings a tear to the eye, doesn't it? Published December 8 2008
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70-year-old woman gives birth
An Indian woman has given birth to her first child at age 70 after having received a fertility treatment. With science, anything's possible. It might not make much sense, but it's possible. Published December 8 2008
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Foreign cars deluge U.S. ports
U.S. ports are packed with foreign cars looking for a home, but nobody's in a mood to buy them. How much is that coupe in the window? What? How much is it without the destination and shipping charges? Published December 8 2008
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Mug shots are popular feature for Web
Web and print publishers are posting mug shots — much to the enjoyment of an ever-growing customer base. These are some strange times, folks. Published December 8 2008
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Man fights $115 ticket — at cost of $7,500
A New York man's fight against a $115 parking ticket has cost him $7,500 so far. No this is the kind of guy they should have at Lehman Brothers. Oh, he worked on their books? You don't say! Published December 8 2008
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New tech delivers Hollywood to consumers
New technology will allow DVD users to communicate with each other and holograms to appear in your living rooms. Yes, but will the basic content — the movie — be any better? Published December 8 2008
