So, if you picked up today's edition of the 24hours (Thursday Jan 8, 2009), did you notice the lack of actual news that is on the front cover. Sure, you may argue that 24 hours to newspapers is like Carrot Top to comedians, as in most people wouldn't see/read it even it if it is free. Just look at some of the headlines (these are directly from the front page):
1. "Just do it-later? It's called procrastination and we all do it" This front page headline (the one with the biggest picture)is not news. It is merely a fact of life. Isn`t news supposed to enlighten us? Besides, according to the headline, most people wouldn`t even get the newspaper because they keep putting it off until later.
2. "Turf wars leave kids vulnerable" When do wars not leave children vulnerable (unless it is a design war between companies making kid-sized indestructible armor)?
3. "News: Alex G. Tsakumis moves to Thursdays in 24 hours" What's so bad about this headline is that is starts with the word news although it is absolutely useless information to most people. It is also very confusing as one could ask: "So, is Alex Tsakumis moving to Thursdays 24 hours from the moment I got the newspaper or from the moment Thursday began?"
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