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Hate and War: the Many Controversies of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 | Voxy.co.nz

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:01:59 -0800

From the page: "Activision�s highly anticipated Modern Warefare 2 ships tomorrow, which should make for some very happy gamers, the original is held as one of the finest examples of the FPS genre. Even before the public has had a chance to get their hands on the thing, however, the title has been beleaguered by controversies of one type or another all the way along its promotional path. In honour of release day, let us recap."

Wife disputes hooker bill - national | Stuff.co.nz

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:37:02 -0700

From the page: "A high-profile sportsman's wife threatened $1200-an-hour prostitute and stripper Lisa Lewis with a Disputes Tribunal case to recover thousands of dollars her husband paid her. "

Google Maps and Takes Over the World | Voxy.co.nz

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:32:01 -0700

From the page: "GPS turn-by-turn navigation has historically been something you had to pay for. But Google is now offering it for free - changing the shape of the GPS industry with one announcement."

Retailers RULE out Customers by 'Rogering' them | Voxy.co.nz

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:51:11 -0700

From the page: "I am not sure when wheel clamping and bag searches became part of the whole ambience of shopping, but recent personal experience has reminded me of the often farcical nature of rules.

Most rules are created by Governments, organisations and businesses as a response to behaviour that is considered unacceptable to the rule creator. Governments and Local Governments do it on behalf of the people they represent. Businesses and organisations do it to preserve their profitability and/or values."

Top 10 Workplace Songs for Managers | Voxy.co.nz

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:14:43 -0700

From the page: "The Beatles, Elton John and Queen are all there in the list of top 10 favourite management anthems."

French Lobbying to Limit Photoshopping | Voxy.co.nz

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:26:57 -0700

From the page: "A group of French politicians led by an expert on eating disorders wants to put warnings on airbrushed photo spreads in magazines as well as doctored shots in used in advertisements and packaging."

Cat found wrapped in duct tape in US - oddstuff | Stuff.co.nz

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:40:48 -0700

From the page: "A cat has been wrapped in industrial duct tape "like a mummy" in a shocking case of animal cruelty in the US city of Philadelphia.

Only the head of the female adult cat was uncovered."

Apocalyptic red dust storm heading for NZ | Stuff.co.nz

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:21:03 -0700

From the page: "A dust storm that turned Sydney red and sent pollution levels soaring to a record high is heading for New Zealand. "

Thousands Line Queen Street For Boobs On Bikes Parade | Voxy.co.nz

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:41:42 -0700

From the page: "Downtown Auckland ground to its annual halt today as the city's main street was taken over by naked breasts, motorcycles and thousands of men armed with mobile phone cameras."

1080: Poisoning Paradise - The Great New Zealand Ecocide | Voxy.co.nz

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:46:48 -0700

From the page: "If you don�t have a strong stomach, maybe this documentary is not for you. Especially if you are an animal lover. On second thoughts - watch it anyway. "