This is a collection of various news feeds that I like to read on a regular basis. Placed them all here on one page for ease of use. The rss feeds on this page are updated automatically every hour by there various suppliers (mostly Yahoo and Google) so is well worth bookmarking if you like to read about current News and Technology. Many of the news items published here are less than one hour old. Enjoy… Odd But True… School bans fuzzy boots used to hide cell phones (Reuters) - Reuters - Singer Nancy Sinatra may have had boots made for walking, but she never attended Pottstown Middle School. Babette's errant email cripples German parliament (Reuters) - Reuters - The German parliament's email system was hampered for several hours for more than 4,000 staffers and deputies when hundreds of workers responded to an errant email sent by one staffer named "Babette" to all 4,032 co-workers. Miami named most miserable U.S. city (Reuters) - Reuters - Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll. Irishman makes "billion-euro home" of shredded notes (Reuters) - Reuters - An unemployed Irish artist has built a home from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion euros ($1.82 billion), a monument to the "madness" he says has been wrought on Ireland by the single currency, from a spectacular construction boom to a wrenching bust. San Francisco airport unveils yoga room for travelers (Reuters) - Reuters - Just cleared airport security and in need of a little deep breathing and stretching relaxation? Greece publishes tax dodger list to name and shame (Reuters) - Reuters - A famous singer and a retired basketball star were on a list of 4,000 top tax dodgers released by the Greek government as part of a name-and-shame policy to get evaders to pay up. Big freeze stops famed Brussels statue from peeing (Reuters) - Reuters - The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures, Belgium's tourist office said on Wednesday. Italian shoemaker pays record rent at London store (Reuters) - Reuters - Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is close to agreeing a deal to pay a record UK rent at its Bond Street store that will break the 1,000 pounds ($1,576) per square foot mark for the first time, a source familiar with the deal told Reuters. U.S. border cops nab go-kart hauling Mexican pot (Reuters) - Reuters - U.S. border cops in far-west Arizona have seized an off-road go-kart and trailer packed with marijuana, in the latest bizarre attempt by Mexican smugglers to beat beefed up border security. Photo-happy judge adds Marley, ostrich to opinions (Reuters) - Reuters - A Chicago judge is under fire for making his rulings look a bit like a graphic novel, using pictures of reggae icon Bob Marley, lions, ostriches and other images to underscore his opinions. RSS feed by Yahoo Australian And World News… Adams plays down Labor leadership speculation - ABC Online - Brisbane Times Adams plays down Labor leadership speculation ABC Online Federal Labor MP Dick Adams says tomorrow's caucus meeting is not about rallying support for Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Ms Gillard has called the meeting amid increasing media speculation that she will soon face a leadership challenge from Foreign ... PM has credibility issue: Labor MPSydney Morning Herald After the tumble, and staffer bumble, she's ready to rumbleSummit Sun MP Graham Perrett says he'll quit if Kevin Rudd returnsThe Australian Ninemsn -NEWS.com.au all 598 news articles » Report: Russia's Gazprom acknowledges cutting gas supplies to Europe - Washington Post - The Hindu Report: Russia's Gazprom acknowledges cutting gas supplies to Europe Washington Post MOSCOW — Russia's Gazprom has acknowledged that it briefly reduced gas supplies to Europe as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ordered the Kremlin-controlled monopoly to concentrate on domestic customers. Gazprom's Andrey Kruglov is quoted by the RIA ... More than 220 dead as Europe freezesNEWS.com.au Moscow Curbs Supplies of Gas Across EuropeWall Street Journal Gazprom says unable to meet greater Europe gas demand -reportsReuters Africa Reuters India -New York Times all 808 news articles » Thomson report must be released: oppn - Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney Morning Herald Thomson report must be released: oppn Sydney Morning Herald The federal opposition has renewed its calls for the industrial umpire's report into embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson to be made public. A spokesman for Fair Work Australia on Friday said the investigation into Mr Thomson and the Health Service Union's ... Gillard still holds poisoned chaliceHerald Sun Thomson report must be released-oppnBigPond News Kathy Jackson reflects on Health Services Union investigationABC Online The Australian -NEWS.com.au -The Canberra Times all 354 news articles » Arrests at Syrian embassy protest - BBC News - BBC News Arrests at Syrian embassy protest BBC News Six people were arrested during a protest at the Syrian embassy in London overnight, police say. The Met said about 150 protesters had gathered at 02:00 GMT after reports of more than 200 people being killed by shelling in the Syrian city of Homs. Syria protesters target embassiesThe Australian Activists Say Over 200 Dead in Syria AttackWall Street Journal Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assaultThe Associated Press Financial Times -Telegraph.co.uk all 1,360 news articles » Charleville levee holds as waters remain steady - ABC Online - NEWS.com.au Charleville levee holds as waters remain steady ABC Online The residents in the flood-bound Queensland town of Charleville are enduring a nervous night, as they wait to see if the emergency levee keeping back the Warrego River will hold. The water level has remained steady for much of Saturday at 7.8 metres, ... Emergency alerts for Queensland townsHerald Sun Levees hold steady: but water continues to riseNEWS.com.au Levee at Charleville holding as flood fears easeCourier Mail The Daily Telegraph all 447 news articles » Iran begins new military exercises after threat to close strategic Strait of ... - Washington Post - USA TODAY Iran begins new military exercises after threat to close strategic Strait of ... Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard began military exercises Saturday in the country's south, the latest show of force after threats to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for tougher Western sanctions. Iran Begins New Military Exercises in SouthABC News Samsung condemns 'anti-Iran' ad featuring its tabletAFP Iran begins naval exercises near Strait of HormuzFox News Ynetnews all 3,058 news articles » Prison escapee captured near Vic border - Ninemsn - The West Australian Prison escapee captured near Vic border Ninemsn A prisoner who escaped from a NSW jail has been captured near the Victorian border, police say. Convicted armed robber Mark Maukau, 23, absconded from a minimum security area of Goulburn Correctional Centre, in the Southern Highlands, ... Police arrest Goulburn prison escapeeABC Online Armed robber breaks out of NSW jailThe Daily Telegraph Prison escapee allegedly carjacks elderly coupleHerald Sun The Canberra Times all 59 news articles » Melbourne pilot killed in fiery helicopter crash - The Age - Melbourne pilot killed in fiery helicopter crash The Age A Melbourne pilot and his American passenger have been killed in a fiery helicopter crash near Nowra on the New South Wales south coast. Police released details of the men this evening after the helicopter crashed during take-off from the Jaspers Brush ... Two men die in helicopter crashSydney Morning Herald Helicopter crashHerald Sun Two dead in NSW helicopter crashABC Online NSW Police Online (press release) -The Daily Telegraph all 24 news articles » Hundreds attend funeral service for Bliss - Sydney Morning Herald - The Age Hundreds attend funeral service for Bliss Sydney Morning Herald Hundreds of people have attended a funeral service in Perth for theatre producer Diana Bliss, the wife of former high-flying businessman Alan Bond. In line with a request from the family, most mourners wore light or bright-coloured clothes at the ... Perth's elite gather to farewell Diana BlissHerald Sun Colourful farewell for Diana BlissThe West Australian Mourners farewell Diana Bliss at 'her final show'Clare Northern Argus ABC Online -Adelaide Now all 147 news articles » Dam expert to miss Seqwater hearings - Ninemsn - Brisbane Times Dam expert to miss Seqwater hearings Ninemsn Queensland dam expert Phillip Cummins will not take part in further hearings involving Wivenhoe Dam operator Seqwater. A spokesperson for Flood Inquiry Commission made the announcement on Saturday in the wake of revelations that Mr Cummins plans to ... Wivenhoe Dam's operators didn't record manual use during Brisbane floodsThe Australian Flood inquiry deputy Phil Cummins sidelined amid conflict allegationsCourier Mail Wivenhoe Dam flood report 'riddled with errors', inquiry hearsNEWS.com.au Brisbane Times all 262 news articles » RSS feed by Google Entertainment News And Gossip… Mother of slain actress settles suit with Spector (omg!) - omg! - A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer. Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY (omg!) - omg! - No cause of death yet for L.A. artist Mike Kelley: coroner (Reuters) - Reuters - Los Angeles County Coroner's examiners have completed an autopsy on the body of artist Mike Kelley but have not yet determined a cause of death pending further tests, a spokesman said on Friday. Mother of killed actress settles suit with Spector (omg!) - omg! - A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer. Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial (AP) - AP - Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case. Movie Scores: How the critics rated the new movies (AP) - AP - "Chronicle" is working its mind-bending powers on critics, earning some of the best reviews in a crowded weekend of new releases. Jason Segel honored by Harvard theater group (AP) - AP - Actor Jason Segel has been honored as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. 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