If you’re standing up while reading this, please assume the lotus position.
Yoga master Bikram Choudhury is being sued after claiming he owns the copyright to a 26-posture series used in the practice.
And breathe in.
And exhale.
Choudhury has sent cease-and-desist letters to more than 100 Bikram yoga schools and teachers, accusing them of violating his copyright and trademark. He says they employed instructors not trained by him, said a lawyer for a group that received a letter.
And reach for the horizon.
And arch the back.
In response, that group has sued Choudhury, arguing his claims are unenforceable.
And breathe in.
And exhale.
RETURN TO SENDER: The White House apparently confused Illinois’ capital city with another city called Springfield and contacted Illinois officials to arrange a presidential visit to Missouri, a spokeswoman for Gov. Rod Blagojevich said.
The Secret Service later realized its mistake. This would be a good time to remind everyone that Idaho has a Moscow too.
HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW: Three exhibitors at last year’s Ohio State Fair have been disqualified for allegedly outfitting their Holstein cows with hairpieces.
Inspectors said the three glued or painted hair from another part of their animals or from another animal to enhance the appearance of their animals in the show ring.
Cows can be so shallow.
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Edited by RedEye staff members
