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July 28, 1998
VOTE FOR ME AND I'LL........
Here's a way to get elected. Abe Ziskis is promising that everyone that signs his petition
to get on the ballot for Secretary of State in Connecticut will get a share of the $250
Million Powerball jackpot if he wins. There's nothing illegal about the offer unless he
uses campaign funds to buy the ticket. Your chances of winning the "tax for the
mathematically challenged"? 1 in 80 Million.
LET THE SCHOOL COME TO YOU
Stanford University will become the first University to offer a Masters Degree program
over the Internet. The new program offers 30 courses leading to a Masters in Electrical
Engineering.
STAYING COOL
The Columbus Ohio zoo has come up with a unique way to keep the animals cool through the
hot summer months. The gorillas are getting gorillasicles, frozen fruit treats with
peanuts and other goodies frozen inside. They're now looking at bloodsicles (frozen meat)
for the big cats and 'fishsicles' for the bears.
IT's HOT !
With tongue planted firmly in cheek a Houston City Councilman is proposing a law to ban
neckties and pantyhose in the scorching city. It reads: "Whereas, it's hotter
than hell in Houston, whereas the rain just ain't happenin' in the Bayou City, be it
resolved that a City of Houston Dress Code shall be established." The councilman's
proposes public flogging and standing barefoot on hot asphalt as punishments for employers
who require the wearing of ties and pantyhose during the current heat wave.
WE"RE NOT MOVING UNTIL YOU FESS UP
A British pilot was 'detained' by Italian police after he refused to allow his 148
passengers off his plane until the culprit who broke the no smoking ban on the plane gave
themselves up. No one did. The pilot held the passengers 'against their will' for 40
minutes on the runaway in Milan.
A VIDEO WEDDING
The couple was in New York, while the maid of honor and best man were in Seattle,. friends
in Portland and the minister in California. The unusual wedding took place at
Kinko's through video conferencing. Terry Jones and Victoria Dunn were married after
scrambling for a 'local' minister when they found out the union wouldn't be legal getting
married by the preacher in California.
SAY IT AIN'T SO :)
Michael Flatley, The Lord of The Dance is finally giving up his highly annoying dancing
career. But we're not quite getting rid of the crew. He'll still direct the fleet footed
show.
MICHAEL JACKSON ENTREPRENEUR
The King of Pop continues his empire building ways. Earlier this month he announced plans
for a casino in Detroit, now he's announced plans for three amusement parks in Japan along
with a chain of toy stores, Wonder World of Toys. Michael will choose all the toys
himself.
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