Spoof news stories from Monday 28 February 2005
Apple's Secret New Computer
CUPERTINO, CA (AP) Apple Computer is working on a completely new computer. It is rumored that the new design will completely revolutionize the computer industry. Few people have been able to glance at the new machine, but those that have are complet...
Pension Crises? Sacre Bleu!
It was announced this week that Government investment in pensions has fallen £57 billion pounds below the rate required to provide for the United Kingdom's aging population.
Tilting trains now flushed with pride
Rail passengers are enjoying the experience of Britain's first state-of-the-art tilting trains.
Blair gives Order of Merit to Osama
Sandringham House, Norfolk, New Year's Day 2005 (Rioters) - Her Majesty the Queen is tonight said to be "hopping mad" at the recently announced news that Prime Minister Tony Blair has given Osama Bin Laden the Order of Merit in the New...
George W. Bush to Request New Dollar Design
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush told reporters yesterday that he plans to request a new dollar design from the White House's graphic arts department.
Disney signs Cannes winner Michael Moore to direct ABC Celebrity Wife Swap
ORLANDO - Disney Studios, producer of the upcoming ABC reality show, Wife Swap, is currently in production with another program that could well capture a lion's share of Neilson ratings: Celebrity Wife Swap.
"Bedtime with Michael Jackson" - appearing on PBS
MARYLAND (AP) Public Broadcasting Service announced this week that PBS stations would start carrying a new children's show called "Bedtime with Michael Jackson". "We felt like we had to pick up the slack in our children's p...
First Lady Laura Bush Looking Buff
WASHINGTON (AP) Wherever First Lady Laura Bush travels these days, people are remarking at how wonderful she looks. Visitors to the White House have noticed quite a change in Laura Bush's appearance. "She looks so… uh… healthy!&quo...