Global village

The 19th of November 2005

Santas warned of pedophilia clause

Berlin: Swiss Santa Clauses have been banned from sitting children on their laps because of the risk that they might be accused of pedophilia. The Society of St Nicholases issued the ruling to its 100 professional members after parents expressed concern about close contact between their children and the men.

"We regret having to do this, but the public has become very sensitive about child abuse," the society said in a statement. - Telegraph, London.

Sparrow killed by domino effect

Amsterdam: The Dutch animal protection agency is investigating the killing of a sparrow that knocked over 23,000 dominoes during an attempt to set a world record. The common house sparrow - a species on the national endangered list - flew into the venue and almost derailed a world record attempt of toppling 4,321,000 blocks before it was shot by an exterminator with an air rifle.

Permits to kill such as bird are granted only when there is a danger to public health or a crop, an agency spokesman said. "Is it really necessary to kill a bird that knocked over a few dominoes for a game?" he said. - Associated Press


SMH 19-11-5

http://www.smh.com.au/news/unusual-tales/global-village/2005/11/18/1132016986947.html


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