Absurdities in the News

Those who hold NYC's doors might walk out them By Charisse Jones and Mary Pilon, USA TODAY Wed Apr 19, 12:12 PM A day without doormen might not paralyze this city of apartment and condo dwellers - but beware of New Yorkers who suddenly have to take out their own trash. [Yahoo News]

I am not sure if I should be concerned or not, but there are people that not only are taking this seriously, but are worried.

"The doormen are the lifeline of these luxury buildings," says James Taylor, 51, a porter from the Bronx. "They guide you home, take packages. There's a million and one facets of their jobs. ... Nobody wants to strike. No one wins."

Now, I understand that someone's livelihood (job) might be at risk here because of a potential wage freeze, but, I am sorry, in an age where many corporations expect most employees to answer their own phones, why is there even an issue with being expected to open your own door. No one is so important that they cannot do that.

Second silly article of the day:

Texas college bars students from posing for Playboy Wed Apr 19, 6:56 PM ET SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Baylor University in Waco, Texas, which bills itself as the world's largest Baptist college, has threatened to discipline female students if they pose for Playboy magazine, which is trying to recruit models from the college. [Yahoo News]

Not only is Baylor serious about this, they went so far as to tell their female students that "associating" with Playboy would be subject to disciplinary action. What is nice to see is that the students are taking it all in stride and with little more than a yawn. Wondered one woman, who professed no desire to pose, would the male students face similar punishment if they were seen reading an issue of Playboy featuring Baylor women? A very good question. The whole issue is still rather silly.