Airports with full body scanners on trial have found that many people are booking flights for the sole purpose of being seen naked by somebody other than themselves. »
Archive for January, 2010
iPad Roleplay gives users full Charlie Bird experience
A little known feature of the new Apple iPad is the facility whereby users can set their unit to give them the virtual experiences of a celebrity of their choice. »
Taoiseach chose Nama because he ‘loved the sound’ of the word
According to sources in Government buildings Taoiseach Brian Cowen opted for Nama over nationalisation of the banks because he loved the sound of the word. »
Loan sharks stress importance of staying in touch
Many of the country’s leading loan sharks have stressed that debtors should always advise their loan sharks of a change in their circumstances. »
Officials consider hiring on-course milfs to entice Tiger back to golf
The Mire has learned that senior officials in professional golf are considering hiring on-course milfs to entice Tiger Woods back to the professional game. »
Bank crisis inquiry to proceed with ‘mental reservation’
The Mire understands that Fianna Fail and Green Party negotiators have reached a compromise that will allow some elements of the inquiry into the banking crisis to be heard in public. »
Minister for Health position may be discontinued if Harney resigns
Fears that Mary Harney may resign as Minister for Health have prompted panic on all sides of Leinster House where no one wants to succeed her. »
Gardai say no missing persons report filed on Enda Kenny
Gardai from stations around the country have confirmed to The Mire that no missing persons report has been filed on Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny and nobody is looking for him. »
Unused sat navs become introverted, bitter and subversive
A man who claimed his car’s sat nav system told him to burn down a Dublin Garda station has been released without charge pending further investigation of the sat nav system in question. »
Health and safety officers to save costs by working from home
The Government has issued instructions for all health and safety officers working in the public sector to work from home for the foreseeable future. »