Sideswipe: Consume this info, Kiwis

Travers Reynolds was looking for some jeans in Bangkok when he found this rip-off.

A random Google search for the phrase, "New Zealanders consume ..." gave the following top results.

1. New Zealanders consume large amounts of alcohol compared to Germans.

2. 53 per cent of New Zealanders consume fresh potatoes four times a week or more.

3. New Zealanders consume 9g of sodium per day, more than double the recommended amount.

4. New Zealanders consume on average 130kg of dairy products per year, consumers in Japan only get through around 50kg.

5. New Zealanders consume about 682,000 tonnes of packaging every year and recycle about 60 per cent of it.

6. Half a million New Zealanders consume cannabis.

7. New Zealanders consume more KFC per capita than residents of any other country.

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An Edinburgh lollipop man has quit over claims he was told not to high-five children or give them sweets. John Hunter, 69, dished out chocolates on his birthday and at Christmas. But two parents complained, says the BBC. Mr Hunter said he was told by the council that giving out high-fives was a "health and safety risk".

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British prosecutors have charged 11 individuals with impersonating police officers during a G20 protest earlier this year. But the 11 weren't exactly dressed in police uniforms. Leah Borromeo, for instance, was dressed in overalls rolled down to her waist, exposing her bra. "If I'm guilty of anything, it's impersonating a stripper," said Borromeo. (Source: Reason.com)

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Kraft has unveiled its second attempt at naming its new cream-cheese and Vegemite concoction - from the ridiculous iSnack 2.0 to - Cheesybite. The company received widespread derision at the iSnack 2.0 name, chosen from a public competition. (Source: mumbrella.com.au)

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Help required: "I am desperately trying to find a courier/ freight company who will assist getting over 300 new clothing items and assorted other clothing to Samoa. We have over six large boxes and have a contact in the Samoan Govt we would like them delivered to. If anyone can help they could contact me on 021 808 745."

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