Basil Fawlty
A motel owner in New Zealand, nicknamed Basil Fawlty, has decided to ban an entire town, including its MP, from his establishment. All 17,000 people from Wainuiomata have been banned
April 17 2009 – Poll Results
The majority of online voters agreed that the Madeleine McCann case should be reopened. A total of 68 per cent of online voters said it should, while 32 per cent
Saudis hoaxed into sewing machine frenzy
Saudi police are investigating the origins of a hoax that has led hundreds of people to believe that old sewing machines contain a bogus substance called red mercury, which can
Sucking up works!
Experts say that ingratiating behaviour is on the rise in workplaces across the world as employees fret for their jobs during the current economic crisis. According to Jennifer Chatman, professor
Cash dash
Police in Taiwan arrested a 55-year old man after he caused disorder in the streets of Taichung city by throwing money out of a taxi window. The man threw around
Someone’s gotta go!
Staff at companies in Holland that are struggling due to the current financial crisis will soon be able to choose which colleague should be fired thanks to a new reality
Corruption
Dear Editor, First, thank you for responding to the issue relating to the construction of the communications tower in Carvoeiro. Giving this issue some publicity will help to force change.
April 10 2009 – Poll Results
Online voters were fairly undecided as to whether they question the validity of democracy in Portugal. A total of 57 per cent of online voters said that they do question
Still looking for the truth
Dear Editor, In response to the vitriol from Jean Bartley, Joana Morais is entitled to her opinions in just the same way that you are, though hers are shared by
Armação mess
Dear Editor, I have recently bought an Apartment in Armação de Pêra and have recently seen pictures of the main streets going through what looks like a major overhaul. I’m