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Seen by Lee on Tuesday June 24th at 1:28 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7469369.stm
On a recent trip to Lake Windermere, his six-year-old son stepped into some so he became shoeless for the rest of his trip as the dirty trainers went into a plastic bag in the boot.
Lake Windermere is in Australia whereas Windermere is a lake in the United Kingdom. I suspect they mean the latter lake.

Seen by Jon on Friday June 20th at 3:42 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7464263.stm
Uniquely among most Western countries, America tend to mistrust its government and believe it is more likely to be part of the problem, rather than part of the solution, to the country's economic problems.
Leaving aside the question of how factually accurate that is, "Uniquely among most"? Most cars in Germany aren't black BMWs. Does the fact that my car is a black BMW mean I can now say "Uniquely among most cars in Germany, my car is a black BMW."?

Seen by Jon on Thursday June 19th at 4:02 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7462953.stm
Sixth human foot found in Canada
In other news, the National Cobblers Association of Canada called a party.

Seen by Jon on Wednesday June 18th at 10:39 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7458479.stm
'Oldest' computer music unveiled
So, er, how do I go about veiling music?

Seen by Jon on Tuesday June 17th at 5:24 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7458468.stm
[Headline] Fifth human foot found in Canada
Canuck shoe shops must do a really slow trade.

Seen by Jon on Monday June 2nd at 3:58 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk
Senator Edward Kennedy to have surgery on Monday for his brain rumour. More soon.
[Ticker] Actually, I thought it was fairly well established by reliable sources.

Seen by Lee on Saturday May 31st at 9:20 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7429342.stm
Capello has had concerns over Beckham's fitness and the fact that he now play his football in the USA with the Colorado Rapids.
Capello shouldn't have any fears if he's apparently fit enough to play for Colorado as well as LA Galaxy.

Seen by Jon on Monday March 31st at 12:08 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7321997.stm
Aviation expert Chris Yates told the BBC that just because the Citation was a small aircraft its crew would not have been well-trained.
Seems a little harsh.

Seen by Jon on Tuesday February 26th at 2:04 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7264223.stm
Women's rights have led the protests against the attorney general's decision to drop rape charges against Mr Katsav.
Must have been a sight as the womens' rights marched down the street, while their lefts sat at home.

Seen by James on Monday February 18th at 9:37 AM[Edit]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7251313.stm
Mr Bush, father of the current US president, said Mr McCain's character was "forged in the crucible of war" and he was best prepared to lead the .
Lead what? WHAT?! I can't stand the suspense!