Washington (AFP) – Texas prison authorities carried out the first US execution of 2017, as controversy continued to swirl around the drugs used to conduct such lethal injections. Christopher Wilkins, 48, was executed at the Texas state penitentiary at Huntsville after the US Supreme Court denied him a last-minute reprieve. Wilkins was convicted of a […]
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Something ‘fishy’ going on at LA sushi restaurants: study
Los Angeles (AFP) – Next time you order halibut, red snapper or yellowfin tuna at a sushi restaurant in the Los Angeles area, you may want to ask for proof of what’s on your plate. According to a four-year study published on Wednesday by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles and Loyola Marymount […]
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We find them funny, amusing, often true and certainly worth passing on:
Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones.At the end of every party there is always a girl crying.One of the most awkward things that can happen in a pub is when your pint-to-toilet cycle gets synchronised with a complete stranger. [restrict] Sharpening a pencil with a knife makes you feel really manly. You’re never quite […]
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The Season Ticket
Iris was reading her Saturday newspaper, while her husband, Ben, was engrossed the magazine. Suddenly, Iris burst out laughing. ‘Listen to this, Ben,’ she said, ‘There’s a classified ad here where a guy is offering to swap his wife for a season ticket to *Stamford Bridge.’ [restrict] ‘Hmmm,’ Ben said, not looking up from his […]
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What Is Unsolicited Advice?
Why Is It A Communication Killer? When someone shares her pain caused by event or experience, she’s just sharing her feelings. She’s not asking for advice or help to fix the problem. She just needs to be heard, to be understood, and to be loved. Her feelings are just are and your compassionate heart is […]
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Beetle pest’s comeback could be devastating for Pacific economies
Pacific countries are being urged to act swiftly to counter a fast spreading pest which could have a devastating impact on their economies. The coconut rhinoceros beetle, which was virtually wiped out in the region 50 years ago is making a comeback, spreading its larvae at alarming rates. [restrict] Island nations are being urged to […]