in the news

• Haddock is the New Cod: According to the CBC, haddock stocks are booming off the southwestern coast of Nova Scotia, making them set to... Ah, whatever. I really only wanted to link to this article because the headline caused me to picture Charlize Theron wearing haddock on the cover of a magazine in the grocery store. (Link)
  
• North Korea vs Hippie Hair: North Korea has unveiled its Spring 2005 TV line-up, and the hottest-looking show has got to be "Let Us Trim Our Hair in Accordance With Socialist Lifestyle" (actual title). It is part of a larger propaganda movement in the impoverished Communist state designed to discourage Western World-style haircuts and modes of dress. A similar program films long-haired men in public, hidden camera-style, and actually broadcasts their names and addresses. According to sources, Joan Rivers has not yet been contacted for guest-hosting. (Link)
  
• Soccer Player Salutes Mussolini After Successful Match: Paolo di Canio totally gave the fascist salute after his team, reportedly called "Lazio", beat another local team ("Roma") by a measly 3-1. According to the BBC, Lazio is thus historically linked to fascism ("the principles and organization of Fascists", OED) since "it was Mussolini's team and he was often seen in the stands". Man, soccer football is so weird. (Link)