Internet harassment and in particular hate email is of constant agony for many victims. Luckily there are laws that one can call upon, but when the bullying or outright threats are anonymous, it is extremely difficult to trace the culprit.
Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Police Officer Chases Himself?
by David Darby •
The young British undercover police officer was sure he was closing in on his suspect. In fact, the plainclothes officer had this confirmed via his radio link to the CCTV control room.
The probationary officer from Sussex Police could barely contain himself when he was told he was closing in on a suspect who was “acting suspiciously” in the area.
High Blood Pressure
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Many things have changed once one is 85 years old (I guess). As a matter of fact there seem to be more things changed than unchanged – even on a behavioral and personal level as behavioral psychologists tell us.
The same is true for physical conditions such as Blood Pressure (BP). In a recent study systolic hypertension (that’s the first figure) was not associated with higher mortality in over 85-year-olds. This has been checked out by the incredulous Dutch and more than 500 85-year-old residents in the Netherlands were followed up until the age of 90.
Royal British Legion
by RBL •
The Royal British Legion; who and where they are and how to contact them.
CAS News & Events for July
by Paula Anthony •
News and events from the Costa Animal Society, based in Nerja, during the month of July 2013
Telegrams Bite The Dust
by David Darby •
Now it’s the turn of the humble Telegram. Incredibly, there are still 5,000 telegrams sent a day, but only in India and in terms of population, that is very few indeed. So, on July 15th, the last telegram will be sent and India’s state-owned telecom company, BSNL, will close for the last time.
Chinese Alien Fabricator Can’t Phone Home
by David Darby •
Obviously, being a farmer in China is not the most exciting job in the world, and for this reason one such farmer, known only as Mr. Li, decided to spice up his life a little bit by pretending that aliens regularly visited his farm.
Bare Butt Biking
by David Darby •
It started in Vancouver, Canada way back in 2004 and has become an annual even, with cities throughout the world taking part. This year we are talking about Mexico City… and, of course, the Annual Naked Bike Day.
Rocket Rules
by David Darby •
Now let’s step over to Barcaldine, just east of Longreach in Queensland, Australia, where two police officers were happily keeping an eye on traffic, when suddenly a skateboard goes speeding past with a grinning youth onboard. Not only that, the youth had attached a rocket to the rear of the board, obviously to give him some extra umph!
Rich List Rage
by David Darby •
Have you heard the one about the Saudi Prince billionaire who, despite having more personal money than some small countries, has decided to sue Forbes Magazine for underestimating his wealth? Sorry, it’s not a joke… he really is suing them!