today's top stories

What do these "top story" headlines say about the state of the world?

• Increasing the number of whales killed for "research"
• Creating a feral cat hunting season
• More television viewers watch a fake wedding than a real one
• Debating the contents of 'iPod One'

Killing never goes out of style, especially defenseless animals. Although, there is a chance whales and cats control an energy resource that I don't know about. Blubber may be the alternative fuel of the future.

If the "Camilla and Charles show" is less interesting than a fake soap opera, is interest in reality TV waning? Nah, folks probably don't want to be reminded that we grow old and wear silly hats.

If the "playlist is the mirror to the soul," why are we interested in Bush's? Is it the fact that he might have soul or that his playlist confirms that he doesn't?