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Twitter – Now you can buy followersAS if your Facebook friends list didn’t make you feel lonely enough, now you’re bombarded with Twitter mates who seem to have racked up 10,000 followers before you’ve worked out what a hash tag is for. There’s no need to panic – there’s nothing wrong with you. Those that matter really do care about your commute. Just... [Read more of this review]
Gamers prefer their computer to sexA SURVEY of online gamers has shown that more – much more – would prefer sitting in front of a computer or games console than having sex. Online gaming community Fizzy.com launched the survey to celebrate its second birthday, sounding out 1200 members on what kind of an impact gaming had on their social lives. Colin Cardwell, CEO of Australian... [Read more of this review]
$1,000 for a 2 plates of pasta, ouchA RESTAURANT in Rome which presented a Japanese tourist with a bill for nearly 700 euros ($A1224.31) after a meal with his fiancee has been closed down by the authorities, Il Messaggero daily reported. The young couple, who have not been named, were outraged by the 695 euro bill on June 19 which included two plates of pasta, a bottle of water, a bottle... [Read more of this review]
Chasers paid Tribute to the loss of Malcolm TurnbullTHE Chaser boys have paid tribute to the recent demise of a “truly tragic freak”. “It’s obviously a very sad week as we try to come to terms with a monumental loss, and mourn the demise of a truly tragic figure – Malcolm Turnbull,” Chris Taylor said tonight’s satirical show. “So much success... [Read more of this review]
Cane toads in the line of fireVOLUNTEERS are to be enlisted to help kill off the cane toad. But the carnage will not end at the toads. The Rudd Government will fork out millions to eradicate rodents on several Australian islands and feral animals across 178 million hectares, The Courier-Mail reports. Environment Minister Peter Garrett will today announce a $400 million... [Read more of this review]
Boy jumps on track to retrieve iPod, hit by trainA TEENAGER has survived being hit by a train at Mitchell Park in Adelaide after jumping on to the track to retrieve a fallen iPod. Details of the 11am (CST) accident remain sketchy, but it is known that the 16-year-old student victim is male and has suffered serious injuries, AdelaideNow reports. He is now in Flinders Medical Centre. It is understood... [Read more of this review]
Australian boy, 3, with swine flu diesA THREE-YEAR-OLD Victorian boy with swine flu has died. The boy is the first child with the disease to die and his death is being investigated by the coroner and the police, Victoria’s Deputy Chief Health Officer, Dr Rosemary Lester said today. The family had asked her not to not to release any further details of the boy’s medical... [Read more of this review]
SMS death threats a scam – watchdogPEOPLE have been receiving text messages containing death threats as part of an international scam – and they’re been told to report them to authorities. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has received complaints about the scam messages, which it says come from overseas. The messages aim to frighten recipients... [Read more of this review]
200000 slow coaches missed $900 bonus200000 slow coaches missed $900 bonus Brisbane Times “Lodgement by its very nature brings … a whole range of obligations, such as to the child support agency. It may trigger a liability. … and more » View Original Article Read More →
Fans of Michael Jackson commit suicideMICHAEL Jackson’s death has reportedly led at least a dozen people to kill themselves worldwide while Australians seek help from a suicide prevention hotline. Some callers to Lifeline Australia, which speaks to about 50 suicidal people each day, have told counsellors that Jackson’s death on Friday had left them distressed. London man Gary... [Read more of this review]

