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Good afternoon Postlinuxeg, MON 31 May 2010    Woman sues airline for leaving her asleep in seat Air NZ plans to let u text, email n fly - but quietly Kitten survives wash and spin in a washing machine 2,000-calorie milkshake tops list of worst drinks Shopping for love in Vietnam's mountains German robbers destroy bank but fail to get cash Risque Venus brings Moulin Rouge style to French Open Hello? Hello? Greek PM's phone cut off by mistake Work hangovers set to rise as Cup kicks off Man acquitted in death of policeman 4-year-old finds his inner MJ Robot teachers take over classroom Mermaids in rare London appearance Woman sues airline for leaving her asleep in seat May 28, 2010 09:22 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A woman left locked alone in a plane asleep for about four hours after landing at Philadelphia International Airport is suing United Airlines. Full Article Air NZ plans to let u text, email n fly - but quietly May 28, 2010 02:35 PM ET AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Air New Zealand is planning to let some passengers send text messages and emails mid-flight by the end of the year but fellow travelers need not worry -- phone calls will not be allowed. Full Article Kitten survives wash and spin in a washing machine May 27, 2010 11:32 AM ET SYDNEY (Reuters) - A Persian kitten gave her owners the shock of their lives when she emerged from the washing machine, dizzy and bedraggled after surviving a full cycle. Full Article 2,000-calorie milkshake tops list of worst drinks May 27, 2010 11:32 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A milkshake containing 2,010 calories -- equivalent to eating 68 strips of bacon or 30 chocolate chip cookies -- has topped a list of the 20 worst drinks in America compiled by Men's Health magazine. Full Article Shopping for love in Vietnam's mountains May 27, 2010 01:41 PM ET KHAU VAI, Vietnam (Reuters) - Once a year, with his wife's blessing, Lau Minh Pao gets to have a guilt-free tryst with his ex. Full Article German robbers destroy bank but fail to get cash May 26, 2010 01:13 PM ET BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - Would-be robbers in Germany had to flee empty handed after blowing up everything in a bank except for where the money was, police said on Wednesday. Full Article Risque Venus brings Moulin Rouge style to French Open May 26, 2010 01:18 PM ET PARIS (Reuters) - Before sticking to the strict all-white dress code at Wimbledon next month, Venus Williams is indulging in some risque French cancan in Paris. Full Article Hello? Hello? Greek PM's phone cut off by mistake May 26, 2010 12:33 PM ET ATHENS (Reuters Life!) - Greek telecom engineers cut off the telephone line to the prime minister's house while attempting to disconnect a customer who was behind in payments, the telephone company said on Wednesday. Full Article Work hangovers set to rise as Cup kicks off May 26, 2010 05:28 PM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The average Briton turns up to work with a hangover three times a month, according to a survey on Wednesday, and the frequency is expected to increase during next month's World Cup. Full Article Man acquitted in death of policeman May 25, 2010 01:12 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A Philadelphia man was found not guilty on Monday of murdering a policeman who died 41 years after the defendant shot him. Full Article

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