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Lady

Lady Report 13 Aug 2007 23:15

'Would the Congregation please note that the bowl at the back of the Church, labelled 'For The Sick', is for monetary donations only.' (Churchdown Parish Magazine) 'A sex line caller complained to Trading Standards. After dialling an 0891 number from an advertisement entitled 'Hear Me Moan' the caller was played a tape of a woman nagging her husband for failing to do jobs around the house. Consumer Watchdogs in Dorset refused to look into the complaint, saying, 'He got what he deserved.'' (The Gloucester Citizen) Brussels Pays 200,000 Pounds to Save Prostitutes '... the money will not be going directly into the prostitutes' pocket, but will be used to encourage them to lead a better life. We will be training them for new positions in hotels.' (The Daily Telegraph) At the height of the gale, the harbourmaster radioed a coastguard on the spot and asked him to estimate the wind speed. He replied that he was sorry, but he didn't have a gauge. However, if it was any help, the wind had just blown his Land Rover off the cliff. (Aberdeen Evening Express) Commenting on a complaint from a Mr.Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West gas said 'We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr.Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that blew his house to pieces.' (Bangkok Post) A woman stormed out of her home and smashed up what she thought was her husband’s car after a row. In fact, the woman, 43, from Essen, Germany, did £650 worth of damage to her neighbour’s blue Opel Corsa. Her husband drives a blue Ford Fiesta. (Daily Mail, 29 July 2004). Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted Drunk Gets Nine Months In Violin Case Iraqi Head Seeks Arms Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over Teachers Strike Idle Kids

Lady

Lady Report 13 Aug 2007 23:31

Clinton Wins On Budget, But More Lies Ahead . . Miners Refuse To Work After Death . . Stolen Painting Found By Tree . .Killer Sentenced To Die For Second Time In 10 Years

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 13 Aug 2007 23:34

In my local paper: 'Man questioned after death' maggie

Lady

Lady Report 13 Aug 2007 23:46

Never Withhold Herpes Infection From Loved One . .War Dims Hope For Peace . . If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last A While