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Seen on ABC News on April 1:

"Egypt's emerging papyrus technology continues to alarm
parents and law enforcement. A new bill introduced today
would let the government regulate material found on papyrus.
Legislators said paperspace, as it is known to so-called
'writers', is becoming a haven for monotheists, con artists
and worse hoping to prey on the young and gullible. A little
bit later in this broadcast we will have some tips on how
to shield your children from offensive and dangerous material
found on the dangerous papyrus." 

Frequently, I get a strip of coupons or other promotional
items from a little printer at the checkout of my local grocery.

Coupons emerge as a thank-you for purchasing a product, or
based on some other derived data.

Yesterday, after buying a couple pints of Ben & Jerry's
Ice Cream (my favorite bad-for-me snack food), I got the
following checkout coupons in sequence: 

    Save 55c on Two(2) Pints Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Free
    High Cholesterol Survival Guide 

While my wife and I were shopping at a mall kiosk, a shapely young
woman in a short, form-fitting dress strolled by. My eyes followed.
Without looking up from the item she was examining, my wife asked,
"Was it worth the trouble you're in?" 

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