Taking a piss in Nottingham

Sometimes sanity just does not seem enough..... " You might get the full wrath of the Sherrif of Nottingham if you take the advice of official looking signs that tell residents it is legal to urinate in public...

South Korea lifts ban on US beef

After much dithering South Korean government has finally allowed import on US Beef. The beef row has posed a political crisis for the incumbent  government."South Korea has formally lifted an import ban on...

First California gay couples wed

"Dozens of homosexual couples have married in California shortly after the US state was permitted to grant them marriage licences for the first time. Ceremonies were held in at least five counties after a Supreme...

BBC website £36m 'overspend'

Published today in The Manchester Evening News"THE BBC went almost £36 million over the intended budget for bbc.co.uk in the past year, it was disclosed today. The BBC Trust published its conclusions today after completing its extensive review of the website. ...

CRTC Orders Bell to Prove Throttling Necessary, Hold Public Inquiry

In a move that could change the rules for internet providers and the way big corporations like Bell and Rogers' handle their data.The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission announced yesterday it has launched two major reviews of internet technologies,...

Intel Dentro: Havana Gets PCs

While these machines will not win any performance awards, these Intel-based PCs are making history simply by appearing in a Cuban electronics store. Even with diminished specs, the personal computers now available...

Hamas: We're allowed to lie

"February 7, 2008 Hamas: We're allowed to lie “A Muslim is permitted to say things that oppose his beliefs in order to prevent damages or to be saved from death.” When I point that out, I get called an "Islamophobe." I'm told this is a Shi'ite idea that Sunnis shun --...

Australian, Briton deported from Tangerang area

"The Australian and British nationals aged 38 and 41 respectively were sent home on Friday after Immigration officials found them working in Tangerang using on-arrival visa, Tangerang immigration office head Pondang Tambunan said here Monday. Although the two foreigners were...

Vancouver Island electricity cable damaged by Deltaport dumping

"Vancouver Island electricity cable damaged by Deltaport dumping Scott SImpson, Vancouver Sun Published: Thursday, August 02, 2007 An investigation is underway after one of Vancouver Island's main electricity...

The fall of 'Stonefridge'?

"Artist and city renew decade-old conflict over fate of public art project No one intended for Stonefridge to become a cultish phenomenon. Neither the artist nor the Santa Fe city officials who reluctantly...

California 1st to ban dry-cleaning chemical

"California regulators on Thursday enacted the nation's first statewide ban on the most common chemical used by dry cleaners, pleasing environmentalists but worrying some small businesses. By 2023, no more dry-cleaning machines that use the toxic solvent perchloroethylene, a...

Strip Clubs and Legality in Canada

"Love Bites By Sasha PEELER POINTERS I am interested in attending a strip club in Toronto but would appreciate your advice on ones that are reputable. Can you also advise on the status of lap dancing? Can one only order one dance? How much are they typically? Do you tip? Can...

Creationism and the National Park Service - A Follow-Up

"PEER - the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, issued a press release on December 28, 2006 claiming that Grand Canyon National Park is not permitted to give an official estimate of the geologic age...

Grand Canyon National Park not permitted to discuss science, facts

"Grand Canyon National Park is not permitted to give an official estimate of the geologic age of its principal feature, due to pressure from Bush administration appointees. Despite promising a prompt review of its approval for a book claiming the Grand Canyon was created by...

What You Can And Cannot Take on a Plane in the US

"Due to enhanced security measures liquids, gels, lotions and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked baggage. Additionally, liquids, gels and lotions purchased beyond the checkpoint but...

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