Far more time, effort and money should be spent on this valuable research. Did ‘Boobquake’ Facebook group spark Taiwan tremor? New ‘evidence’ for cleric who claimed baring of cleavage causes earthquakes If it didn’t actually cause the tremor, it probably led to an increase in global warming.
And the rich get richer
The Sunday Times Rich List indicates that during the past year of recession and financial crisis, the combined wealth of Britain’s 1,000 richest people has increased by 30%.
Making the most of a bad situation
Just got an email from EasyJet with their latest offer: £10 ‘ashback from us off your next flight
It must have been a slow day at the DM
Might as have well been the headline ‘Man on same planet as Prince William has sex change operation’. Pilot at Prince William’s RAF base to undergo sex change operation The two never seem to have met, the photo is of Willy Wales – as is most of the story(?) – and it’s hardly news. Needed a good laugh and it …
A win is a win
Carl Geary has emerged as the winner of mayoral elections held in Tracy City, Tennessee. Just one slight problem, though. He died a month ago. Despite his untimely demise at the age off 55 years, he still polled three times as many votes as his rival, current Mayor Barbara Brock. Barbara Brock took over as Mayor after the previous mayor …
Waste no time
The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull (try saying that even before you’ve had a drink) caused air chaos throughout the world. A little strange to have ‘air chaos’ when we are all stuck on the ground. Purists, of course, may argue that it is a little too early to be making jokes about the volcano and that we should at least wait …
Ryanair U-turn
In a move more reminiscent of a politician, Ryanair has made a U-turn and announced it will comply with ‘unfair’ European law which obliges carriers to refund bills of thousands of passengers caught up in the volcano crisis.
Ultimate ‘no frills’
Thousands of airline passengers have been dealt a further blow today after Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said he will defy rules on paying full compensation for stranded travellers. The budget carrier warned customers it will not be held liable for their hotel and restaurant bills after state agencies across Europe shut down airspace for six days and he would wait for …
Travel update
Plans to re-open British airspace have been scaled back after reports of a new ash cloud heading into British airspace. Scottish airspace reopened at 7am today and the UK’s first flight, from Glasgow to Stornaway, took to the air at around 7.15am. Although other UK airspace is expected to open at 1pm today, the threat of a new volcanic ash …