It’s Official: The Pilot Is Trained To Say Nothing
Posted on May 20, 2009 by admin in Travel
“This is your pilot speaking…” and all the passengers anxiously sit and give him their full attention (unless you are a seasoned flyer). Yet the truth is, the pilot is trained to say ‘Nothing’. All the statistics and straight talk, however, doesn’t overcome a certain anxiety about rushing through the air in metal tubes, filled [...]
Child Stars Abused By Their Fathers
Posted on May 20, 2009 by admin in Society
Every child has the right to live in safety and security, as declared by the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child, yet millions around the world suffer the long term effects of child abuse, with very few organizations dealing with the problem. Child beating parents are bad news in any language, but [...]
She Romped Home Leaving The Males Eating Dust
Posted on May 17, 2009 by admin in Sport
Rachel Alexandra, a phenomenal 3-year-old filly, is the first filly to win the $1.1 million dollar Preakness Stakes, at Pimilco, USA, since 1924. The twelve males in the field never stood a chance, in spite of the filly stumbling as she left the gate. Her jockey , Calvin Borel, said, “The race took a lot [...]
Truth Behind Photo Of Nuns With Guns
Posted on May 17, 2009 by admin in Society, Women
The truth behind the photo of the Nuns With Guns is almost impossible to assess. An Amazon man confessed to killing a 73-year-old American nun who defended the poor in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest. He said he shot her, in a remote corner of the forest, in self defense, during a dispute over land and [...]
Dont Panic When The Unexpected Happens
Posted on May 16, 2009 by admin in Humour
Life is full of the unexpected. That is definitely not the time you want to panic. It is the time to keep a clear head and try to sort things out. When this grossly overloaded cart forced this poor unfortunate ass high into the air, the owner had to do some very quick calculations, as [...]
Match Making Gets New Lift In Special Flight Between USA and New Zealand
Posted on May 16, 2009 by admin in Travel
Flying takes on a whole new dimension when match making takes to the skies, as it reaches never before seen heights. Air New Zealand has announced a world first ‘Match Making Flight For Lonely Hearts’. The only qualifications for the flight, are you must enjoy fine wine, long walks on the beach and be prepared [...]
Kids Do The Crime Parents Do The Time?
Posted on May 16, 2009 by admin in Society
The Los Angeles City Council was scheduled to consider adopting a law that would hold parents financially responsible for the graffiti vandalism caused by their children. Under the proposed law, parents would be cited for such vandalism, and the proceeds would be used to help clean and repair damaged property. Parents also would be required [...]
How To Be A Super Thief
Posted on May 14, 2009 by admin in Finance, How To
There is always someone or something that symbolizes the greed, corruption and stupidity of an era. Jewish born Bernard L Madoff, ex Wall Street chairman and founder, is one of those stories, that symbolized the era of ‘easy credit’. A time that brought nations crashing to their knees, around the world, in the worst recession [...]
Double Standards From Donald Trump Over Miss California
Posted on May 13, 2009 by admin in Society, Women
Controversy has raged over the recently crowned Miss California, Carrie Prejean. She has fast become the most disliked and controversial Miss California since 1975. Last year Miss California, Carrie Prejean modeled lingerie for a pre-Oscar show, “Countdown to the Red Carpet.” Dressed in a bra, underwear and stilettos. However, at the ripe age of 20 [...]
The Best Job In The World Still Up For Grabs
Posted on May 11, 2009 by admin in Society, Vanuatu
The British Charity Fundraiser and adventurer, Ben Southall, recently won the Best-Job-In-The-World Competition. This gave him a six-month contract to be the manager of the tourist attraction, Hamilton Island, in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Ben got his fifteen minutes of fame, plus a salary of $150,000. He gets to live in a three-bedroomed [...]
