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    New Hypersonic Jet ready for testing: Update

    BBC are carrying this story: here <br /><br />A new jet engine design able to fly seven times the speed of sound is scheduled to launch over Australia on Friday. <br /><br /><br />The Hyshot tests will bring the idea of a commercial scramjet one step closer to reality. <br /><br />In the first...
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    Breaking News: Hostages Freed in Iraq Rescue

    BBC reporting Norman Kember and two Canadian hostages have been rescued in Iraq<br /><br />Full story here
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    Now here's someone with real guts!

    A firefighter who lost his leg in an accident back in 2001 has managed to successfully rejoin the fire service.<br /><br />BBC reports the story here <br /><br />The artifical limb has been tested for strength and heat resistance.<br /><br />This is one guy who definitely shows the true meaning...
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    Bus Crash in Chile kills 12 US Tourists

    Terrible news reported on the BBC.<br /><br />Full story here <br /><br />12 US Tourists who were passengers from a cruise liner were killed when their minibus plunged down a ravine.<br /><br />Sympathies to family and friends.
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    This wasn't a smart move

    A teenage criminal who broke her curfew order was caught......................after she appeared on a daytime television chat-show :rolleyes: <br /><br />Full story here <br /><br /><br />Guess that's another one that won't be challenging for entry into MENSA any time soon :D :D
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    Dockside Chat Theme Tune?

    If Dockside Chat was a TV show it would have a theme tune. Any suggestions what we would use for a theme song?<br /><br />"Always look on the bright side of life"<br /><br />"Ship of Fools"<br /><br />Just a couple to kick start it.......
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    The Little Paper Bag

    They don't get much worse than this - promise.........<br /><br /><br />A little paper bag was feeling unwell, so he took<br />himself off to the doctors.<br /><br />"Doctor, I don't feel too good," said the little<br />paper bag.<br /><br />"Hmm, you look OK to me," said the Doctor, "but<br...
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    Scottish Ghost Story

    Did ye ever hear the tale of the auld empty barn?<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br /><br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />Ach, there was nothing in it :rolleyes:
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    Tuesday's Brain-Teaser

    Now this could be called unfair because it's UK biased but that might also be a clue......<br /><br />I reckon this one won't be solved easily :D <br /><br />So what does this diagram represent?<br /><br />
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    A bit of good news like DD had!

    Don't know whether you all remember Deputy Dawg posting a few weeks back about getting clear of the support program that had helped him in his hour of need? Well it's my turn now.<br />I didn't say anything about this on the board because it was a real downer and I'm usually a "happy-chappy" but...
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    Drugs trial goes horribly wrong

    This sounds very serious. Six healthy young men taking part in a drugs trial of a new anti-inflammatory drugs are in an intensive care unit with two listed as "critically ill".<br /><br />BBC are reporting the full story here. <br /><br />Hope they pull through and sympathies must be with the...
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    Smart Darts to end car chases?

    Hmmm, I'm not convinced about this one but the LAPD are testing "smart darts" which are fired into the back of a fleeing vehicle.<br />The dart contains GPS tracking technology and the manufacturer claims they are "almost impossible to remove"....which leads me to wonder how you remove them if...
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    Been done before?

    An elderly professor visits his local music store looking for a particular item.<br />The spotty yoof at the counter is amused to see the old man thumbing through the collection of vinyl records in the "oldies" section so he decides to go and see if he can help.<br /><br />The professor...
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    Who killed Milo?

    Initial autopsy results suggest that Slobodan Milosevic had taken "incorrect medication" fuelling speculation that he may have been murdered. BBC is reporting this story <br /><br />Personally I don't care, although I'd kinda like to pin a medal on whoever was responsible.<br /><br />My...
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    Driver survives 135mph speeds without brakes!

    A motorist drove for 60 miles at speeds of 135mph after the accelerator on his BMW car jammed and his brakes failed (BBC News)<br /><br />Full story here <br /><br />I liked his quote......"I was in tears most of the time on the phone to the police - I really could see myself dying," like...
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    Things You Don't Want To Hear!

    Things you don't ever want to hear:<br /><br />From a flight attendant: "Has anyone onboard ever successfully landed using Microsoft Flight Sim 98?"<br /><br />From a surgeon: "Good operation everyone. Now, has anyone seen my watch?"<br /><br />From a mechanic: "Remember we said there was no way...
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    US Hostage Tom Fox confirmed dead

    Sad news indeed.<br /><br />Tom Fox the US hostage held in Iraq since November along with three others has been confirmed dead.<br /><br />Full story here <br /><br />Sympathies go out to his friends and family.
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    Farewell my lovely's

    Well it's been nice knowing y'all. Over the years I've become kinda attached to you all but now the time has come to bid you farewell.<br /><br />I'm not one for sentimentality and I know the parting is going to be hard and painful. Tears may be shed, there may be cries of anguish and despair...
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    Loch Ness Monster--Mystery Solved!!

    Oh no!!! :( <br /><br />Scotland's tourist industry today suffered a serious setback when a scientist announced he may have solved the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster; full story here <br /><br />Bliddy scientists!!! :mad: :mad: Leave oor Nessie alone ya bampots :mad: <br /><br...
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    Distillery makes the strongest nip: and the US spy on them!

    Read this story during the week: strongest malt whisky and it sounds like it might be quite a nice wee dram :D <br /><br />Apparently three "nips" could be fatal :eek: <br />although I suspect it might be the bar bill that could kill you rather than the alcohol!<br /><br />The story was...
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