Editorial decisions

Scuttlebutt editors find a lot of stuff, and a lot of stuff is sent to us. Some of it is relevant to the sport, and some of it is crap. Here is an example why the process won't ever be automated:

Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline was forced to cancel a family yachting trip last month (Oct07) after his sons contracted the eye infection that has plagued their parents. Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one, were enjoying a presailing barbecue when Federline noticed them robbing their eyes. He immediately realised both boys had pinkeye because he was the first member of the family to suffer the infection. Spears also spent a week hiding her infection behind dark glasses.

A source tells America's Life & Style magazine, "Kevin had originally booked a yacht ride for everyone, but they had to cancel it because of the pinkeye. Everyone thinks it (infection) came from Britney's dog. The dog had it first, and then everyone else seemed to get it - including Britney." -- The Post Chronicle