News In Brief 23 June 2005

Biden Looking At Presidential Run In 2008

Taking First Step of Staffing, Including Proofreaders and Fact Checkers

Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) confirmed that his statements on the CBS program 'Face The Nation' last Sunday were accurate

"If in fact I think I have a clear shot at winning the nomination by this November or December, then I'm going to seek the nomination," he said,

Biden indicated he will review and reflect on making the run, but, as he does so, he is taking the first steps of staffing.

Included in his staffing requirements will be a Proofreader and a Fact Checker.

Biden had to drop out of the 1988 race for the Democratic nomination, after it was revealed he plagiarizing parts of a speech by British Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock and revealed that he had plagiarized in law school 20 years earlier.

Biden admitted that his campaign may come in fits-and-starts, as all his statements and writings will be reviewed before being spoken or released for publication.

"Just think of it of watching a foreign movie with bad dubbing", joked Biden

Biden stated he will explore his support and decide by the end of this year if he will join the race.


Winn-Dixie Announces Cuts of 22,000 Jobs

Movie Bombed, Cost Increases Prolong Bankruptcy

Winn-Dixie, the bankrupt supermarket chain announced yesterday that, in an attempt to emerge from their prolonged bankruptcy, 22,000 jobs will be cut, or 28% of its workforce and they will also close over 325 stores.

As reported by The Garlic in February (see The Garlic 23 February - Winn-Dixie Files For Bankruptcy; Blames Canine), company officials banked on the success of the movie, 'Because of Winn-Dixie', based on the children's bestseller of a young girl who adopts an orphaned dog.

The movie opened well, but to mixed reviews and soon dropped at the box office. DVD sales of the movie have been sparse.

Company officials blamed the cause of their initial bankruptcy filing on the dog of the movie.

"This little pup has been more then we could handle … He's been a real primadonna … Special food, a big entourage … flying first class …"

The new cuts will have Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. ceasing operations in four states - Tennessee, Virginia, and North and South Carolina, while trimming business in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Winn Dixie will be leaving the Atlanta market completely.