News Headlines

I decided that since I couldn't think of subject matter to discuss, I would do the usual and scan through the different news sites and pick a few subjects of interest.

Report:  Paula Deen Uses "N" Word:  Link to Daily Beast  I'd like to say that this headline shocked me, but it doesn't.  Deen sees herself as a Southerner (note the capital "S"), and the news report says that she not only used the "N" word, but imagined African Americans dressed in white coats as servers for a Southern-themed wedding.  Aside from the clearly racist visual imagery this creates, I'd like to know what self-respecting African American would actually act as a wait staff member for such a reception.  Anyone?  No?  Sorry, Paula.  You're going to have to think of something else.  How about a masquerade party?  You and your friends could wear pillowcases over your heads until you reveal your identities at midnight?

Serena Williams Apologizes for Comment Made About Rape Case: SI article  Serena Williams tries to backtrack on a comment made that implied that a girl was partially responsible for getting raped due to the way she was dressed.  Really, Serena?  You wear a black "catsuit" on a tennis court and you're pointing fingers at a girl who got raped?  Like it's her fault??  Stick to your noisy tennis strokes and leave discussion of sensitive topics to those who have half a brain.  Good grief.

Starbucks to Post Calorie Counts:  Starbucks article  They already do that in California.  That's how we know that a Venti Mocha Frappuccino has 470 calories, 17 grams of fat, 77 grams of carbs, and is 31% fat.  Venti Frap Calories  If you're a guy, just order 4 of these and you're done with your calories for the day.  On a side note, you're probably also dead.

Men's Wearhouse Fires George Zimmer:  Zimmer Fired  How does the guy that founded the company get fired?  This guy was responsible for the success of the franchise, had concerns about the direction the board was taking it, and got fired for his trouble.  I shop here!  Now I'm torn!  (Oops... no, that's just the pants.)  This is the guy responsible for:  "You're Gonna Like the Way You Look.  I Guarantee It."  And he did guarantee it!  The customer service was great, and I don't think that the founder of a company should be able to be fired by a bunch of corporate hacks.  I don't like they way they look.

GM Tops Quality List:  GM Quality  It hurt me to type those words.  I cannot imagine the data used to come up with that information, but it must be true if it comes from J.D. Power.  In other news, North Korea ranks first in public health and nutrition, and Guantanamo Bay ranked first in Seaside Resorts.