Turkey Extends Smoking Ban To Include Bars And Restaurants

Turkey has extended its smoking ban to include bars and restaurants. Originally, the smoking ban issued in May of 2008 encompassed offices, public transport, malls, schools, and hospitals. However, bars, cafes and restaurants were exempt until summer of 2009. Starting July...

Russian ice cream ad using Obama’s image accused of being racist

A controversial Russian ice cream ad reads “Everybody is talking about it: dark inside white” and features a smiling cartoon version of U.S. President Barack Obama in front of the White House. The ice cream...

Utah liquor laws to enter the 20th century

I have travelled throughout Utah many times and love almost everything about it.....except their archaic liquor laws.  You can order a beer and a shot but not a double (they must have a strong university...

City cops accused of ‘bullying’

Complaints have been made against cops working around bars and clubs in Glasgow City Centre at weekends.A letter sent to Strathclyde police by the Scottish Late-night Operators Association, a group who speaks for...

World Bank bars deals with two more Indian firms

Indian government has barely recovered from the jolt it received in the wake of Satyam fiasco and now the world bank's latest action of  banning two more big IT companies will question the credibility of...

A Politically (In)Correct Guide to Kosova- Drinking Coffee

Drinking coffee, a daily activity believed to be a remedy for the high unemployment rate and catastrophic boredom prevailing in Kosova. Alpha and omega of every outing, mantra in every meeting proposal and date arrangement. But make no mistake; we are not caffeine junkies...

Vick spent $3.6 million in three months before going to jail

"onths before going to jail Getty ImagesAccording to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick went on a spending spree in the months...

Is Goldman Sachs The Baddest of Them All?

Mark Faulk of The Faulking Truth Weighs In"- The Goldman Gang   by Mark Faulk     It's the stuff that Hollywood movies are made of; a greedy heartless mega-conglomerate...

British Columbia Bars' plan to scan IDs might violate privacy laws: Rights Ad...

Barry Artiste Op/Ed With the rash of violence and murder resulting from bars, scanning everyones identification before entry, may give a potential troublemaker or violent offender second thoughts before...

Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!

"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...

Bodies of two women found in UK flat after party

In what could prove to be a high-profile tabloid case, the bodies of two women have been found in an apartment in Birmingham, UK after a weekend party. Police are investigating several lines of inquiry, including a possible connection with a local escort agency. This...

Nepalese disco workers demand their right to dance nude be reinstalled

Nepalese authorities declared war on nude disco dancers because allegedly their actions contribute to a crumbling civilian order in the country. Today, protesting disco workers took to the streets of Kathmandu to...

Paris Nightlife: Where to go for a good time...

Oh Paris… You could probably go almost anywhere in Paris and still have a wonderful time, but I thought I’d help you out a little and present you with my favourite Paris nightlife spots. Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel: Yes, this is VERY pricey but soooo worth it for...

Dogs bust inmates using cell phones to carry out crimes

"HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (CNN) -- Chante Wright was set to testify against a career criminal when she was gunned down on the streets of Philadelphia in January. Investigators believe it was a hit ordered from prison, by an inmate using a cell phone. ...

Cook to serve 6 Months For Placing Hair In Steak Of Dissatisfied Customer

This is a disgusting story, but I am sure this happens all the time. I wonder if there is such a stat or poll which shows how often your food gets tampered with. I personally think it happens quite frequently and...

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