Archive for October, 2009

Bad drivers? Blame their genes (Reuters)

Reuters - No need to curse that bad driver weaving in and out of the lane in front of you -- he cannot help it, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.

Looking into loos ahead of Euro 2012 soccer (Reuters)

Reuters - Patrols of two, wearing white overalls, are boldly entering toilets across Poland to check whether the country is loo-ready for the 2012 EURO soccer championships.

No job? Less money? Divorce is off the budget (Reuters)

Reuters - Financial woes often drive couples apart but the current recession seems to be having the opposite effect, with less couples able to afford the cost of a divorce.

Russian road roulette? (Reuters)

Reuters - Bulgarian prosecutors are investigating a new gambling game in which drivers defy death by speeding through red lights for bets of up to 5,000 euros ($7,400), the chief prosecutor's office said Thursday.

Your future, or just java jive? (Reuters)

Reuters - Coffee drinkers at a popular Israeli chain can have their fortunes told for free if they buy a cup of the brew that leaves grounds at the bottom.

It may be BYOB as fewer firms plan holiday parties (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. economy may have begun to recover in 2009, but holiday office parties are sinking even further into the dumps.

Transvestites on trial for theft (Reuters)

Reuters - Five Filipino transvestites have gone on trial in Shanghai, accused of drugging men with adulterated foods before robbing them in a city with a reputation for an adventurous nightlife.

Well here’s your problem right here, sir.. (Reuters)

Reuters - A man was caught by Norwegian customs carrying a tarantula in his bag, and a further 14 royal pythons and 10 albino leopard geckos taped to his body, media reported Monday.

Well here’s your problem right here, sir.. (Reuters)

Reuters - A man was caught by Norwegian customs carrying a tarantula in his bag, and a further 14 royal pythons and 10 albino leopard geckos taped to his body, media reported Monday.

Parents lynch bookseller over abduction fear (Reuters)

Reuters - A mob of angry parents lynched a book salesman and badly injured four of his colleagues after rumors spread that the men were part of a human smuggling ring, the official Xinhua agency said late Monday.

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