Thanks to Andrew, one of our "classic cases", it has been brought to the attention that in last Saturday's Saturday Star (19 June 1999) in the careers section an article entitled, "Strategies to fend off demon boredom at work" confirms what our scientists have been saying for weeks now.  People are getting bored!

Founder and chairperson, Keizo Marui said in the June 21st press conference that, "Boredom is NOW acknowledged as a serious condition.  Even the TORONTO STAR is talking about it.  It is something that the Toronto Sun may print along the Sunshine Girl or Sunshine Boy as a joke.  However, now evidence has been found to back up what my scientists and researchers have been saying for days now."  Marui also believes that revelation may put the International Institute of Boring Research into the international spotlight.  Marui even hinted that not only government funding but funding from corporations large and small such as Subway  and Webgate Internet Services - Stratford.  This funding may soon relive the anonymous co-op student of the financial burden.  "We can't get too excited about any funding," maintains head researcher Dr. Boring.  However, with the question of extra funding, rumours circulate that Ted, the professional artist, may be relieved of his position for a digital camera.  The institute maintains to the relief of many adoring fans of Ted, that the artist will NOT be replaced.  Marui contends that "Ted's intense graphics are too valuable to the organization.  Simply replacing the artist with photos is unacceptable."  Many agree with the founder as Ted's high acclaimed work is cool, intense, simple yet complex and cannot be captured by a mere photograph.  For now, the institute will run as it always has, off the paycheck of a single university co-op student.