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  1. EnglishLady

    White House tightening of Mexico border gun rules delayed

    Why don't you think this is a good idea? Remember I am still learning the US way... so be nice :D
  2. EnglishLady

    Is this sexist in todays enlightened world?

    WOW how big when born? :D
  3. EnglishLady

    Is this sexist in todays enlightened world?

    ROFL what a great word - never heard that one before (had to google it) :D:p
  4. EnglishLady

    Sorry Wombat ...Ashes: England wrap up 3-1 series win over Australia

    I will give that post a both arms in the air 6 :D:D
  5. EnglishLady

    Leaf-cutter ants retire when their teeth wear out

    BBC News Central American leaf-cutter ants "retire" from their cutting role when they grow old, switching to carrying when their jaws blunt with age. Leaf-cutter ants start their lives with razor-like jaws, or mandibles, to cut through the leaves they harvest. But as these "wear...
  6. EnglishLady

    The Amorous Goat & other funny stories

    Drunk driver: I am escorting my lonely goat on a date, officer Astonished police who stopped a car for drink driving found a h***y goat in the passenger seat being taken on a date by his farmer owner. The 54-year-old driver - who was three times over the drink drive limit - claimed his...
  7. EnglishLady

    US judge zaps Harry Potter plagiarism suit

    When a "teen" starts answering Judge Judy with "yeah" "so" "maybe" etc its a ....Uh Oh she's not going to like that moment :D
  8. EnglishLady

    'Crocodile Dundee’ sues Australian government over tax investigation

    The Telegraph Jan 7 Paul Hogan, star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’ is planning to sue the Australian government for over £50 million for damaging his reputation in a tax investigation. Australian actor Mr Hogan, 71, rose to world fame after he appeared in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee, which...
  9. EnglishLady

    Extrasensory perception paper published in respected journal

    The Telegraph Jan 7 An academic paper arguing that people may be able to see into the future is to be published by a respected journal, prompting anger among some American scientists. The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology plans to print "Feeling The Future", by Professor Daryl...
  10. EnglishLady

    US Navy ship sunk to create dive attraction

    The Telegraph Jan 7 A decommissioned US Navy ship has been scuttled in the Cayman Islands to create an underwater attraction for scuba divers. The 251-foot long, five-deck military submarine rescue ship, the USS Kittiwake, was scuttled off the north end of Seven Mile Beach and settled on...
  11. EnglishLady

    US Unemployment fell in December

    This just in on BBC News The US unemployment rate dropped to 9.4% in December from 9.8% in November, the biggest one-month drop since April 1998,official figures show. Some 103,000 jobs were created last month, the Labor Department said, although this was fewer than the 145,000-175,000...
  12. EnglishLady

    US Unemployment fell in December

    Agreed, and "Once unemployed workers stop looking for work, the government no longer counts them as unemployed" Lets hope the January figures do support a trend.
  13. EnglishLady

    US Unemployment fell in December

    AP Breaking News WASHINGTON – The nation's unemployment rate dropped to 9.4 percent last month, its lowest level in 19 months. That was because more people found jobs, but also because some people gave up on their job searches. The Labor Department says employers added 103,000 jobs in...
  14. EnglishLady

    White House tightening of Mexico border gun rules delayed

    PHOENIX (Reuters) – A planned Obama administration clampdown on Mexico border gun dealers which would require them to report multiple assault rifle sales has been delayed by the White House amid stiff opposition from the powerful gun lobby. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...
  15. EnglishLady

    US Unemployment fell in December

    BBC News Jan 7 BREAKING NEWS:US unemployment fell from 9.8% to 9.4% in December, its biggest one-month fall since 1998 More on this story as it comes in
  16. EnglishLady

    Global spam e-mail levels suddenly fall

    Now thats funny :D I nearly choked on my tea :D:p I agree, Spam is very annoying & you sure do get a LOT here - I would normally get one or two per day in England!
  17. EnglishLady

    Load1 Location and banter accepted

    Good morning all from a very chilly Walmart car park :p I remembered to check the doppler this morning :D:D
  18. EnglishLady

    Classes cancelled at Nebraska school after shooting

    Update Robert Butler used father's gun in Omaha school attack A US student who shot two school officials, killing one, had been suspended for 19 days just before the attack, officials have said. Robert Butler, who killed himself after the attack at his Nebraska school, had just been...
  19. EnglishLady

    US judge zaps Harry Potter plagiarism suit

    Found this but it wouldn't open ..... Judith Sheindlin: World News, Tweets, Pictures and Videos - Liquida Sep 17, 2010 ... According to the WSJ, the ruling, by U.S. District Judge Shira Sheindlin (apparently no relation to Judith "Judge Judy" Sheindlin), ... Judith Sheindlin: World News...
  20. EnglishLady

    UK terrorism security threat level raised at airports

    BBC News Dec 6 The terrorist threat level specific to major UK transport hubs has been raised from substantial to severe, the BBC understands. The move includes airports and London railway terminals, although there is no suggestion of any intelligence of an imminent attack. The threat...
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