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NRL fine
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was fined $10,000 for throwing a bottle out of the coach’s box, but Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy got way with raising the middle finger (flipping the bird) at his captain Cameron Smith. So unfair.
Last hurrah
The Broncos must give their star fullback Darius Boyd a farewell to remember with a good outing against the Cowboys this week. It’s the least they can do for the veteran.
Wrong woman
Colleague, thinking that the person she was interviewing on the phone is the wife of the person she is doing a story on, noted down all her details, only to realise later it was not the wife. So glad she checked again.
Bad spelling
Looks like the store owner trying to get his phone sales message across in a hurry did not check the correct spelling of some items.
Seeking pity
Caller (texts): I am here for you.
Girl: Thank you for your support. I am going through tough times and have been down lately. I really need someone to talk to. By the way I lost my contacts list – who is this?
Caller: I am your taxi driver waiting outside to pick you up.
Give way
Always give way to an ambulance because although you may have urgent work, a life is more important.
Food for thought
Sometimes you wish people are like money which you can hold up to the sun to see which one is fake and which is real.
Top quote
“The thing everyone should realise is that the key to happiness is being happy by yourself and for yourself.” – Ellen DeGeneres