Monday, July 31, 2006

Funny News

Beyonce Video Causes Fits(Soundbuzz, Monday July 31, 6:00 PM)
Beyonce Knowles' new single 'Check It Out' has been blamed for an outbreak of epileptic fits in British television viewers.
The video, which contains a multitude of flashing images, caused a stir after it was aired without an appropriate warning by cable channel Chart Show TV.

After an investigation by broadcasting standards regulator Ofcom, network staff were ordered to undergo retraining to ensure the situation never happens again.

Although the 'Crazy In Love' singer is not responsible for the network's mishap she has told fans she is "sorry" for any distress caused.

Funny News Stories

I had a good laugh while scouring the Internet the other day, with these 2 true but funny stories;


Mailed snake sparks postal panic

The woman had sold the snake over the internetA woman caused panic in a German post office when a 1.5m (5ft) albino python snake she was trying to send through the mail broke free of its packaging.
The 28-year-old woman had sold the snake over the internet and was mailing it to its new owner labelled "glass".
"Staff accepted the package and put it in the back of the office - they had no idea what it was," police said.
"All of a sudden, they noticed that it started moving around and then saw a big snake wriggling out of it."
One of the workers at the western city of Mechernich's post office wrestled the escaping snake and put it in a container.
It is not illegal for people to send snakes via mail, but the woman will be investigated by police over a mistreatment of animals charge.

Sunday, July 23, 2006


On Saturday night we went to Peter's 50th and son Aiden's 21st Fancy Dress Party. Happy Birthday Pete!! Posted by Picasa


Brad was there! Posted by Picasa


Des, Helen and Geoff at the Party. Posted by Picasa