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Archive for December, 2009

Prospects bleak for children born in mangers, claim sociologists

Children born in a manger and who spend the first few days of their life in a stable, have little chance of living beyond middle age according to sociologists at the University of Bethlehem.

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Posted: Dec 25th, 2009
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Vegetarian continues to ruin Christmas dinner for his family

'that poor, poor turkey'A 27-year old man from Norwich has been arrested after a disagreement over a Christmas dinner escalated into violence. Tony Clark was taken into custody after pinning his brother-in-law Stuart Lindsay to a table, and threatening to stab him through the heart with a turkey drumstick.

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Posted: Dec 25th, 2009
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‘Never again’ vows husband after 12 hour present wrapping nightmare

Brian Cowl from Lewisham was described as ‘foolhardy’ by authorities after he had to be rescued from his back room by fire fighters following an attempt to wrap a Christmas present unassisted.

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Posted: Dec 24th, 2009
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Man confident he displayed poise and grace after going arse over tit in the snow

After an unexpected slip on a snowy path, businessman James Sterling said he was sure the Xmas crowds that saw his arm-flailing collapse and recovery had admired the way he managed the situation.

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Posted: Dec 24th, 2009
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Countdown begins for Christmas Day family hostage situation

passed down from generation to generation‘It’s become a kind of tradition,’ said mother of three, Mrs Tracy Grimshaws, ‘First the kids open their presents, then we have Christmas lunch, then my husband, Kevin goes and gets his gun.’

This year’s Christmas Day siege will come live from the home of the Grimshaws, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. ‘I have been holding my family hostage every Christmas day for the last 10 years’ said Kevin, ‘My father held his family hostage and his father before him. It’s what Christmas is all about.’

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Posted: Dec 24th, 2009
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