A while back I used to write some topical material for radio stations. So, it's way out of date now, but I think it's interesting to have a look back. This is what was in the news back then.
(This was international news section)
In America... New research says babies may feel less pain from injections if they are breastfed while it happens. Well I've got a tetanus booster soon, and I'm willing to test it.
In Canada... Scientists say they have found evidence that cannabis use lowers IQ. Our scientists haven't worked that out yet, so I wonder what they've been smoking.
In Germany... A scientific researcher has wasted a few good government grants to find out that the air pressure caused by passing cars can cause toads on the roads to explode. The Israelis are looking into it as an alternative.
4/08/2010
Old News from 02-04-02
A while back I used to write some topical material for radio stations. So, it's way out of date now, but I think it's interesting to have a look back. This is what was in the news back then.
(This was international news section)
Playgirl magazine has launched a search for collapsed energy giant Enron's sexiest man. Of course he'll pose naked, because he can't afford any clothes now.
In China... Officials say their unmanned Shenzhou III spacecraft has returned to Earth and now they're ready to carry people into space. They didn't bother sending monkeys into space, because they'd already eaten them.
In Canada... An April Fool's Day report that the finance minister Paul Martin was about to resign and go breed cattle triggered a dip in the value of the Canadian dollar. Sounds like it worried the cattle too.
(This was international news section)
Playgirl magazine has launched a search for collapsed energy giant Enron's sexiest man. Of course he'll pose naked, because he can't afford any clothes now.
In China... Officials say their unmanned Shenzhou III spacecraft has returned to Earth and now they're ready to carry people into space. They didn't bother sending monkeys into space, because they'd already eaten them.
In Canada... An April Fool's Day report that the finance minister Paul Martin was about to resign and go breed cattle triggered a dip in the value of the Canadian dollar. Sounds like it worried the cattle too.
The Good (G)Old Days
During a recession people go back to basics. You may have started cooking meals at home rather than buying ready made foods. You may have found yourself repairing things rather than just throwing away and buying new. And there is another example of people going back to basics in the current economic climate, gold.
It's something of a tradition that when the large economies struggle gold is seen to be a better investment. It's happening again. The gold market is doing very well right now, the price has performed well since the U.S. economy starting having a bad time. It's because, just like in the old days, gold is seen as a safe investment as it is a physical thing. If you buy gold bars you have something tangible that won't rust, rot and will hold its value.
So it seems that during this recession we can go back to the good old ways of doing things and this more frugal way of life makes a lot more sense.
It's something of a tradition that when the large economies struggle gold is seen to be a better investment. It's happening again. The gold market is doing very well right now, the price has performed well since the U.S. economy starting having a bad time. It's because, just like in the old days, gold is seen as a safe investment as it is a physical thing. If you buy gold bars you have something tangible that won't rust, rot and will hold its value.
So it seems that during this recession we can go back to the good old ways of doing things and this more frugal way of life makes a lot more sense.
Old News from 02-04-02
A while back I used to write some topical material for radio stations. So, it's way out of date now, but I think it's interesting to have a look back. This is what was in the news back then.
(This was UK news section)
Film fan Sian Thurkettle, from Rugby, who has watched the film ET 773 times has now brought a month long cinema pass cinema for unlimited viewing of the new version. Hasn't she taken ET's advice yet, and gone home!
In Shropshire, a deaf puppy collie is being taught sign language. His owner Margaret Jones said, "So far all he's asked for is some soft long toilet tissue."
A painting of Manchester United legend Denis Law which was stolen from Old Trafford has been recovered in a chip shop. I didn't think it was that kind of oil paining.
A new reports says the Army and police will be drafted in immediately in the event of a future foot-and-mouth outbreak. The last thing you'd want near foot-and-mouth is the pigs.
(This was UK news section)
Film fan Sian Thurkettle, from Rugby, who has watched the film ET 773 times has now brought a month long cinema pass cinema for unlimited viewing of the new version. Hasn't she taken ET's advice yet, and gone home!
In Shropshire, a deaf puppy collie is being taught sign language. His owner Margaret Jones said, "So far all he's asked for is some soft long toilet tissue."
A painting of Manchester United legend Denis Law which was stolen from Old Trafford has been recovered in a chip shop. I didn't think it was that kind of oil paining.
A new reports says the Army and police will be drafted in immediately in the event of a future foot-and-mouth outbreak. The last thing you'd want near foot-and-mouth is the pigs.
Old News from 02-04-02
A while back I used to write some topical material for radio stations. So, it's way out of date now, but I think it's interesting to have a look back. This is what was in the news back then.
(This was UK news section)
The Government is launching a major drive to give landlords powers to deal with so-called 'neighbours from hell'. Bad news for my neighbour, Mr B Alzi-Bub.
Ministers are reportedly considering proposals to American animals to have pet passports. But they've got hyenas over there, and you're not meant to smile in your passport.
Wild salmon stocks off the north coast of Scotland could be seriously affected after an "unknown quantity" of farmed salmon broke out into the sea over the Easter weekend. Well, it was a bank holiday and that normally means The Great Escape is on.
A report by leaders of the N.A.S.U.W.T. says teachers’ rolls must not be downgraded. They still want the cheese and onion rolls with sesame seeds.
The City of Belfast is paying tribute to Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers, the man who designed the Titanic. Imagine what they would've done if he made a ship that could stay afloat!
(This was UK news section)
The Government is launching a major drive to give landlords powers to deal with so-called 'neighbours from hell'. Bad news for my neighbour, Mr B Alzi-Bub.
Ministers are reportedly considering proposals to American animals to have pet passports. But they've got hyenas over there, and you're not meant to smile in your passport.
Wild salmon stocks off the north coast of Scotland could be seriously affected after an "unknown quantity" of farmed salmon broke out into the sea over the Easter weekend. Well, it was a bank holiday and that normally means The Great Escape is on.
A report by leaders of the N.A.S.U.W.T. says teachers’ rolls must not be downgraded. They still want the cheese and onion rolls with sesame seeds.
The City of Belfast is paying tribute to Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers, the man who designed the Titanic. Imagine what they would've done if he made a ship that could stay afloat!
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