Monday, February 20, 2012

The JLP's Weekly Update


Ex-ESPN writer Anthony Federico released an apology on Monday calling a racial slur he made against New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, "an honest mistake." Federico went on to say, “That’s the last time I ask Brett Ratner for help writing an article."

In Tennessee, a bill dubbed the "Don't Say Gay Bill," passed the state  legislature's education subcommittee last week, which would prohibit the open use of the word "Gay" in all Tennessee public schools. Many in the state are worried that if the bill passes, their kids won't know what to call marching band members anymore.

Recent Grammy winner Kevin Mackie has returned to his job at a Pennsylvania supermarket just a week after his big win. It just goes to show you, Grammys come and go, but a 2 for 1 sale on Grand’s Biscuits won't re-stock itself.

The Republican primary race heats up again this week in Arizona highlighted by yet another CNN debate. Though political experts aren't ready to predict a winner, the loser will, once again, be anyone who watches.

A dock worker was killed in Portland Oregon, this weekend, by falling into a vat of deadly toxic chemicals. In other news, a study in Portland Oregon has proven that falling into a vat of toxic chemicals will not make you a real life super hero.

And finally, a Florida woman is asking for help locating a gun that she lost at a Tallahassee shopping mall Sunday. The woman says she only carries the gun with her for protection, just in case "shit goes down" at the Wetzel's Pretzels.


*The JLP’s Daily News is comedy satire, and should not be taken seriously. No animals were hurt during the writing of this article.