Read it and retch--"The United States found fault with the human rights records of allies in the war on terrorism, but said closer contact at least provided a chance to talk with them about abuses."--News item.

Went easy on the feed bag--Those five London bankers who got sacked for sipping $62,700 worth of choice wine and putting it on company swindle sheets didn't get a fair shake. The restaurant gave them their dinner on the house and the tab was less than $100 apiece. We'd guess that in a joint like that $75 would barely cover chips.

Speedy cops and crooks--DENVER, Colorado--"The city suspended its photo-radar program and dismissed all pending tickets issued under the system. A judge ruled that the photo-radar program illegally gave police powers to a private contractor. He also said it violated state law by appearing to compensate the contractor based on the volume of tickets issued."--News item.

Really?--"The desire not to sit through a commercial sales pitch is a common one."--Roger Bray, columnist, the Financial Times, London.

A pinch of truth--"Female supervisors have more liberty to touch their workers, which for them can create an atmosphere of trust, warmth and professionalism, according to researchers. Men, on the other hand, consider themselves boxed into the formality of a handshake."--USA Today.

Remember, the 40-hour week?--On average, workers in Britain are now putting in a 43.6-hour week.

Footloose or settling down?--In Beverly Hills, a roomy house. Buy it for $4.85 million, or rent it for $24,000 a month.

Class struggle heats up--The departing president of the Connecticut state police "union" is suing the top cop. He says he was penalized for efforts on behalf of his members. For example, he was reprimanded for failing to salute the chief at a negotiating meeting.  
 
 
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