My news sources are somewhat limited, by choice. The CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) radio as I drive to and from work is the primary way I hear about all the goings on in the world. During the presidential election years, I watch CNN sporadically. Finally, though I hate to admit it, Yahoo's blurbs fill in the odd and entertaining stories. I don't watch TV news because I find it upsetting. If there is something important I need to know it will be on the radio or someone will tell me.
Today, my most reliable news source, Yahoo, reported a story about the upswing in the shoplifting of Tide laundry detergent. I am Tide woman as was my mother. It never occurs to me to buy another brand. However good the product, it never struck me as a valuable commodity on the black market. I was wrong! Apparently North Americans are very dirty and want the top brand of detergent at a discount. The report explained that Tide is also bartered for drugs. I am baffled. Now we have clean drug dealers who are out to save a buck or two on their laundry. The world is a strange place!
Today, my most reliable news source, Yahoo, reported a story about the upswing in the shoplifting of Tide laundry detergent. I am Tide woman as was my mother. It never occurs to me to buy another brand. However good the product, it never struck me as a valuable commodity on the black market. I was wrong! Apparently North Americans are very dirty and want the top brand of detergent at a discount. The report explained that Tide is also bartered for drugs. I am baffled. Now we have clean drug dealers who are out to save a buck or two on their laundry. The world is a strange place!
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