Army complains of too few helicopter parents in Afghanistan
The army top brass has complained that there are too few helicopter parents in operation in Afghanistan.
Posted: Dec 18th, 2009
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Local father invited to give ‘There are children in Africa’ Christmas lecture
Local father of four John Benson has been invited by the Royal Institute to give their prestigious Christmas lecture after an impressive demonstration at the dinner table last Tuesday on the subject of ‘there are children in Africa who could live for a week on the food you’ve left on that plate.’
Posted: Dec 18th, 2009
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Scantily-clad model remains un-aroused by palm-held 3G gaming device
IPC magazines have pulled the December edition of Gadgetz magazine after the cover model remained un-aroused by the new Motorola ‘Palm Gateway’ device that she was holding provocatively throughout the photo shoot.
‘We can’t understand it’ remarked a bemused Jez Ritchey, Gadgetz editor ‘it’s a 3G phone/satnav/gaming device all in one sleek widescreen tablet; that sort of thing usually has our models in the throes of ecstasy.’
Posted: Dec 18th, 2009
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Climate change forces alterations to ‘Horrendous Management Clichés’
Favoured expression ‘Blue Sky Thinking’ is the first management-speak phrase to be completely overhauled in the boardrooms of the city due to climate change.
Posted: Dec 17th, 2009
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Police ‘less than thrilled’ with new aromatherapy sprays
Despite concerns by officers on the beat, Dr Cornwell is adamant that the calming ‘lavender and rose with a hint of neroli’ will reduce anxiety and promote a relaxed atmosphere.
Posted: Dec 17th, 2009
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