Talks restart as UK fuel strike ends

The fuel strike in the UK has ended for now, but another is planned for later this week if the talks that are scheduled fail to settle the dispute over pay.NowPublic coverage on the previous fuel strikes can be...

EU cell phone consumers to pay for calls - incoming and outgoing

" The European Union will not oppose plans by telecommunications companies to have mobile phone users begin paying for calls they receive. But politicians warned that consumers could oppose the move. Some European telecommunications companies would like to begin charging...

Jeff Jarvis to the AP: "FU"

Wow, a serious fight is underway between the AP and the blogosphere.  Jeff Jarvis posted this on his blog yesterday:"I talked to a reporter this week about the embattled Associated Press and said three times...

12 illegal immigrants living in the attic

Imagine moving into a new home and then discovering you weren’t the only ones living there.  I thought this was a joke when first reading it since it is Friday the 13th and all, but it’s a real story.  A young couple had just moved into a rented house, decided...

Bassett: Leeds United certs for promotion

I hope he's right. Not to sound biased, not too bothered about Leicester though."Bassett: Leeds United certs for...

Large Cat dubbed 'Beast of Bretton' spotted again

"Published Date: 07 June 2008 By Tara...

Real reported over Ronaldo link

Mmmm, pot, kettle and black spring to mind." Real reported over Ronaldo link Real Madrid are in pursuit of United's Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United have lodged an...

Mean, Green, and not Charlie Sheen

The buzz surrounding the The Incredible Hulk has not been good.  And that would be an understatement.  However, Ain't It Cool News has just posted an extremely favorable review (thanks for the link, Joey):"Louis Leterrier has made a HULK movie that first and...

Wall Street "In On the Game"

According to senior writer, Alexandra Twin, CNNMoney [former] Republican-friendly Wall Street is backing Senator Barack Obama."And that's what is giving Obama an edge over Republican challenger John McCain, said...

Last orders Tube party was 'misunderstood' says Boris Johnson

London mayor Boris Johnson had some itneresting comments about the booze party protest that occured on the London underground network Saturday night as a protest against his new rule banning alcohol on the...

Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan's MySpace profiles breached

A glitch in the MySpace system allowed Paris Hilton's and Lindsay Lohan's private photos to be posted all over the Internet- I'm sure the 'stars' wouldn't mind too much considering they've been seen in a lot...

Israel's Olmert meets with America's Bush

Some leaders might keep their heads down amidst overwhelming controversy, but not US President Bush or Israel's Prime Minister Olmert, who are meeting today in the states to discuss Iran's nuclear capabilities and the middle east.Olmert, who left behind a parliament reeling...

UK - Immigration Minister Wants Introduction of "Britishness Day"

The Minister wants the August Bank Holiday to become a National British Day."Liam Byrne will argue that a national day should become the focal point of a campaign for "stronger shared standards" and a cultural code to which immigrants should be expected to adhere."Britishness...

Newsflash to No One: Internet Screaming About Xbox Live Arcade Changes Overblown

Oops.  Apparently, Microsoft didn't explain it as well as they might have.  Can they get a do-over?"The Internet cried foul when Microsoft said underperforming Xbox Live Arcade games would be removed from the service.The blame falls on Microsoft, according to Aaron...

Is there a Right way to sing opera?

"Is there a Right way to sing opera?Opera won’t widen its appeal by lurching to the left

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