In recent days, we receive blanket coverage of news related to the terrorists' attack and the subsequent events and developments. Of course, by giving total coverage to this developing story, many important (and not so important) news are not getting the coverage they deserve. Here at mathNEWS, we work hard (that's up for debate) to make sure that our readers have access to news other than the #1 news topic today.
In a village in Romania, people are flocking to get rid of their cactus plants. The frenzy began because of a circulating rumour that cactus plants will drive their owners into poverty. Many pots were emptied and are now available for sale. Many other pots are left lying around. With that kind of reasoning, one should consider Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada to be the best spot for people to break their bank accounts. Some argue that these cities give people an opportunity to hit it big, but when one thinks about it, many DO lose more than an arm and a leg there.
mathNEWS production nights had not garnered so much attention since the unveiling of the new computer terminal in the mathNEWS office. Today (Monday) a letter was placed in the mathNEWS mailbox. When one of the editors (hereafter known as S.L.) took a glimpse of the letter and saw that the letter was from Iran, anticipation grew. The word spread around MC quickly and many were anxious to be there for the opening. Many wondered if the letter contained any surprises (good or bad). The letter opening ceremony became a well-attended event and everybody's pulse stopped when S.L. opened the letter. All held their breath as the contents of the letter fell out of the envelope. Many moved backwards to get themselves away from potential unknowns in the letter. At the end, the only content of the envelope is a letter requesting for a subscription. S.L. read the contents aloud and the people fought to see what's in the letter. It will be put on the mathNEWS wall of fame along with all other subscribtion requests from Iran.
Jason "the Screamer" Lau