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At least the AMR PR department had a better response to a viral video crisis than United and acted swiftly to stand down the employee involved pending investigation but still…you'd have thought that any airline employees that come near the passengers would be operating under the assumption that there is a live camera pointed at them at all times. You shouldn't NEED that fear to do the job professionally but if you're inclined to harass…

A couple of recent events in the news make me really wonder if the law really ought to have some mechanism for dealing with unintended consequences in less idiotic and hurtful ways. First up was the revelation that as a result of the ongoing appeal of Aaron Hernandez's original murder conviction of Odin Lloyd, Hernandez's suicide means that the conviction will automatically be set aside by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the doctrine of "abatement".…

This morning's unfortunate encounter with a very rude and inconsiderate individual who was smoking at the petrol station whilst they were fueling their vehicle (and as he was downwind was blowing the smoke directly in my face!) got me wondering what actual legal authority and enforcement stands behind the non-smoking signs posted conspicuously about the petrol pumps. After much searching, it turns out that the answer isn't particularly straightforward because it is left to the…

I'm not sure which bit of hypocrisy is more astounding…that Trump would effectively condone Bill O'Reilly's behaviour or that he would declare April 2017 as "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" with the idea that his administration "will do everything in its power to protect women, children, and men from sexual violence." If there was ever a time that Melania would be justified in insisting that Donald sleep on the couch, I'd think this…

My goodness...that was certainly a lot more exciting than it needed to be with way too many missed free throws and open shots that were missed on both sides. Full marks to Gonzaga for one heck of a run and really pushing the Heels to the limit...I don't think this will be the last time we see them or Mark Few in a title game! 2017 National Champion UNC Tarheels! I like the sound of…

When you get a chance, kindly spare a thought for the family of PC Keith Palmer and the other victims of the attack upon the Palace of Westminster earlier today. Were it not for his actions to stop the advance of the attacker until armed reinforcements could arrive on scene at the breached fence…the death toll could have been much higher. Prime Minister May described the attack as "sick" and "depraved"…an example of British understatement…