Pub regulars get ‘jobpint’ computer
A village pub is offering locals a new service with their pint - the chance to search for a job. A special computer has been installed by Jobcentre Plus so drinkers can look for work in the comfort of their local.

Hmmm … Makes me wonder if there’s been a problem with outstanding bar tabs?

Man gets stuck in chimney at mother-in-law’s house
A US man who tried to get into his mother-in-law’s house after she forgot her keys got stuck in the chimney. Mark Vaughn was stuck for about an hour before firefighters pulled him feet first from a hole knocked in the side. His mother-in-law had wanted to call a locksmith and had warned him not to attempt a chimney entry at her house in Fort Worth, Texas.

Next time, call Santa.

Alaska town says farewell to the sun until 2003
BARROW, Alaska - Barrow said goodbye to the sun Monday. It won’t make another appearance until Jan. 23.

Bring your torches and your batteries - its gonna be a long night.

Cub Scout wins swimming titles on his own after team fails to show
A Cub Scout has won a swimming gala on his own after the rest of his team failed to turn up. Joseph Smith arrived at Durham City Pool to find he was the only member of his local Belmont 1st pack to show up.

Cub Scout Motto : Do Your Best! … Indeed. This kid makes me proud I once wore the blue and yellow!

Canadians win first Can-Am Scrabble tournament
team of Canada’s six best players beat half a dozen of America’s best at the inaugural tournament. The Americans went into the weekend 40-to-one favourites, said Chew, who described Canada’s win as the Scrabble equivalent of the double-gold wins by Canada’s Olympic hockey teams in February.

That last one was just for you B.D.!-)