Museums to phase out fossils
As public institutions seek ways to operate more sustainably, fossils in museums are to be replaced with less finite artefacts chosen from alternative sources.
Posted: Aug 23rd, 2010
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11 dead, many injured in ‘mortar boarding’ carnage
There were scenes of indescribable horror at Oxford yesterday, after 11 students were killed by plummeting mortar boards they had tossed in the air during the traditional graduation ceremony.
Posted: Aug 23rd, 2010
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New laws to tell people if they are living next to a suspected politician ‘will not lead to vigilante attacks’
The Government has today sought to reassure the public that their controversial plans to help parents identify political animals – the so-called ‘David Laws’ – will not lead to unprovoked attacks on innocent people.
Concerned civil liberties groups are up in arms about the new rules, which they say could lead to mistaken identity mix-ups. Janet Carruthers, a member of Libertas, remembers the time her neighbour, Peter Mindelson was mistaken for a notorious politician. ‘He didn’t look anything like the slimy architect of Labour’s ups and downs, but we still had to endure three days of well-meaning but mistaken campaigners throwing bottles of lit perfume over the hedge into his garden.’
Posted: Aug 22nd, 2010
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PM confirms Trident replacement to be paid for through lottery funding
Prime Minister David Cameron revealed today that the estimated £20 Billion cost of upgrading Britain’s Trident nuclear submarine missile system will be funded entirely through the National Lottery.
Posted: Aug 22nd, 2010
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UK health chief hits out against lightweight drinkers
Britain’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, has issued his strongest warning yet about the dangers of drinking in moderation. Speaking at a recent seminar, Sir Liam told the country’s top medical professionals how the ‘one-tin hangover’ is having a ‘seriously detrimental effect on people’s wellbeing.’
Posted: Aug 21st, 2010
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