Oddly Enough
Swearing chef prompts tighter #*@%& rules
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Foul-mouthed British chef Gordon Ramsay prompted Australia's parliament Thursday to push for tighter rules to protect viewers from swearing on television. Full Article
"Curse of the Fuwa" fulfilled by floods
BEIJING (Reuters) - Floods sweeping southern China seem to have fulfilled the final stanza of an Internet curse involving Beijing's Olympic mascots, but censors have been quick to remove postings that might fuel the superstition. Full Article
Japan love bank
June 19 - A Japanese electronic piggybank aims to help people save money and find virtual heartthrobs. Play Video
Iran's "social corruption" crackdown
Iranian police have launched a more extensive crackdown on "social corruption" such as women flouting Islamic dress codes and men sporting Western-style haircuts.
