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	Norwegian prison goes green
They do not live in cells -their home is an ecological deserted island and nature. Solar power, organic food and summer camp - all these in prison.
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	Police Allowed to Use Taser Stun Guns Against Minors
Police officers will be specially trained to shoot Tasers into youngsters, despite the fact the weapons can cause serious cardiac problems, including heart attacks
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	How to Deal With Too Much Attention at Work (for women)
Psychologists have published 5 main recommendations for women, who don't seek any masculine attention... at work.
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	Fake priest asks for punishment
A man refused to pay a huge restaurant bill asking the restaurant staff simply to call the police
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	Father Killed His Sons to Make His Wife Suffer
Man killed his three sons to make his wife suffer till the end of her days.
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	A Better Office Working Schedule Suggested by British Researchers
A study showed that the traditional office working for 40 hours a week is not efficient. Employers should give their employees a bit more independence to gain more trust and, subsequently, more income.
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	Police Officer on Duty in the Middle of Sex
A British police officer found not guilty after the jury come to a conclusion he was having sexual affair during the working hours as he was conscientious of his duties.
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	Postal Clerk in Britain Wins Record Jackpot
A British clerical assistant will be officially declared as the biggest-ever winner in Britain, having won the record jackpot of over 35 million pounds
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	Impostor dentist works for 29 years
A dentist who had no medical training practiced dentistry for 29 years pretending he is a retired army doctor.
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	Crime Story Writer - a Cruel Killer?
A Polish writer precisely described the facts of a real-life murder in his popular novel. The killed man turned out to be his ex-wife's friend.
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	Disney's Heroes Don't Smoke
Walt Disney movie-making company representatives declared that there will be no more smoking action heroes in movies, produced by the Hollywood giant.
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	Fake Goods - Socially Acceptable Among British
More and more British shoppers tend to buy counterfeit products, not feeling ashamed to tell their peers they own a fake. The study showed Ebay accounts for 29 percent of counterfeits purchases.
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	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Saturday, 00:00 - Sales Start
Seventh book of Harry Potter's adventures has hit the shelves fo bookstores in England. Each small bookstore in England has got it's copies for every child in town. Even a small town received 36 copies for its 20 children.
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	How about a quotes section?
Social networks could need a "quotes" section to gather the best comments from all over the community and share them with the entire community and not only with the readers of one particular story.
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	Doctors Found Fly Larvae Inside Man's Skull
A patient, who lives in Colorado, was in pain and suffered from the bleeding bumps found on his head.
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