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Archive for February, 2010

BBC cost-cutting leads to 80s news repeats on Falklands

The BBC was today accused of excessive cutbacks, as news on the Falklands War and the Ethiopian famine was repeated nearly 30 years after it was first broadcast.

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Posted: Feb 25th, 2010
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Assisted suicide guidelines permit feeding of Bruce Forsyth to lions

The Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed that new suicide guidelines will be based on how annoying the deceased is, and how inventive the method of killing.

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Posted: Feb 25th, 2010
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Dear Occupier, Just give us a shot at providing your utilities

‘Occupier’ has a certain ring to it, wouldn’t you say?

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Posted: Feb 25th, 2010
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Nokia criticised for new flick-knife/mobile phone hybrid

Consumer groups have hit-out at Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia’s latest release, the sharp-phone. The model includes a retractable 5-inch blade, which flicks out on pressing * followed by the # key.

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Posted: Feb 24th, 2010
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TV reporter sues employer over ‘arm RSI’

A 47 year old regional television reporter has launched a compensation claim against his bosses, claiming their desire for more visually exciting pieces to camera have left him unable to use his arms properly.

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Posted: Feb 24th, 2010
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