Archive | June, 2008
Jobs for sale
Guru takes his cork-festooned hat off to Ian Usher, the British man who decided to leave his adopted home of Australia in style last week by selling his entire life on eBay.
The 44-year-old, who shares his surname with a… continue
Lagging lobotomy could land B&Q in court
People talk a lot of rubbish – and Guru should know, being a serial offender on this score – but of late it seems our politicians have been joining the fray – presumably in a bit to replace John Prescott,… continue
Boffin brainstorms cause a right rumpus
Always a big fan of big cameras on the streets of Blighty to scupper the nefarious dealings of UK Wasters plc, Guru notes that top boffins have developed a CCTV camera that allegedly ‘listens’ for signs of trouble.
Good news… continue
Tubbo thumping does a fat lot of good
Feeding the nation ridiculous statistics is the meat and drink of the nation’s national newspaper hacks – and the fatheads who gorge themselves on the flaky numbers that rarely add up.
However, the nation’s lard-watchers are now sitting in their… continue
Taxi for Hamilton
Taxi driver Trevor Hamilton is in the papers today for finding ÂŁ9,000 in used bank notes in the back of his cab – and handing it in to his employers.
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Cop out throws dim light on US police recruitment
From the New York Times:
A federal judge in the US has dismissed a lawsuit by a man who was barred from the New London police force because he scored too high on an intelligence test.
In a ruling made… continue
Dental-phobia costing jobs
Yet another sign that society is becoming shallower.
A survey by The Ultimate Smile Spa found nearly two thirds of employers would be put off hiring someone if they had “unattractive teeth”.
Yes, poor dental hygiene topped the list of… continue
Pikey madness grips the nation
Guru is saddened to hear that the legendary British sense of humour has taken a knock over the use of the word ‘pikey’ by former racing driver and now trackside pundit Martin Brundle.
Brundle aksed Formula supremo Bernie “the prune”… continue
ComfortZone built in portapotty to inspire loyalty
When it comes to office politics it seems the UK’sworkforce likes to do it on a really super soft sofa, with tea andcoffee-making facilities close at hand, soft lighting and a supply of lightchocolate snacks.
Guru only knows this on… continue
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