News In Brief 23 May 2005

Madison Ave, Name Brands, Lay Claim To Sadam Undies

Hanes, Fruit-of-the-Loom and BVD, along with their ad agencies, are claiming that former Iraqi dictator, Sadam Hussian, is wearing their underpants, in the photo's released last week by The Sun newspaper in London.

All describe the alleged "telltale" signs, including stitching, waistband and vent, as being their distinct brand.

"It's unmistakable" declared a spokesperson for Hanes.

FOL announced a new campaign, showing their fruit characters carrying weapons and in army fatigues.

The U.S. Military declined comment and is continuing the investigation as to how the photographs were leaked.


Six Flags Bans Sex Offenders

Six Flags Mountain, the amusement park chain, announced last week that they are banning from their parks, registered sex offenders.

Six Flags is adding wording on the back of season passes and tickets to all 30 of its U.S. amusement parks this year stating that it reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone convicted of a sex crime.

The company stated that no other action is being taken as to drug use, alcohol abuse, Skinheads and there will be no increase in safety training of its' employees.

A spokeswoman for the Oklahoma City-based Six Flags, said the wording provides "an extra level of protection" for park visitors.


Military Puts Brakes On Haliburton

The Army Field Support Command and Awards Fee Board are investigating the Haliburton company, and it's subsidiary, Kellogg Brown & Root, for missed assignments and reports of wild and violent "partying, following the recent payment of a $72-Million bonuses for the company's work in Iraq.

The Army says deadlines for food service, continued construction and mail delivery are all late and/or missed completely.

Reports are surfacing the Haliburton and KRB employees went on a 'party binge" following the receipt of the bonuses that included copious amounts of alcohol, drugs and "uninhibited sexual play", with some of these activities occurring on U.S. Government property. It is unclear if any U.S. Military personnel took part in the wild party.