UN appoint alien ambassador

The United Nations will announce Malaysian astrophysicist, Dr Mazlan Othman as head of the UN’s Office for Outer Space Affairs (OOSA). The position is being commonly referred to as Alien Ambassador.

She describes her most important function as  “co-ordinating humanity’s response to any first contact”. A dangerous role based on Hollywood's viewpoint (Independence Day, War of the Worlds, Mars Attacks).

Dr Othman - Take me to your leader

New entries in the OED

The Oxford English Dictionary is the foremost reference for lexicographers worldwide and is regarded as the ultimate reference for anything pertaining to the English language.

Try fitting all this on your Kindle

For the past 21 years a large group of language experts have been reviewing and compiling the 3rd edition of the great book, known as OED3. However, it appears that this great venture may not actually materialise in the traditional book format. OED3 will most likely be an e-book.

WTF? - Lindsay Lohan is out again

A Los Angeles judge has ordered a revolving door be added to the county penitentiary where Lindsay Lohan spends a portion of her not so free time. Her in again, out again affair with prison has taken another twist this last Friday when the 'Parent Trap' star was sentenced to 1 month behind bars without bail after failing a drug test.

LiLo in 15 years time? (www.peopleofwalmart.com)

Free Beer on Wednesday

Anheuser Busch's ailing Budweiser brand is giving away free beer on Wednesday 29th under the guise of National Happy Hour. Half a million lucky(?) drinkers will receive a free can if they are fortunate enough to be at one of the participating bars and restaurants.

BUDS = Budweiser beers