Harvey's tries to sell a house under construction with a birth angle: "A creation taking place right in front of your eyes ... because you had a hand in its coming into existence."
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Neal writes: "In the poster [advertising hot chips at the SkyCity cinema in Newmarket] the chips look hot, crinkle-cut and contained in a tallish chip cup. All for $4.50. Not bad. The reality is actually a handful of straight-cut chips in a short, squat container and (in our case) frozen in the middle."
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I don't know what is tackier of TVNZ, writes a reader. "Running an ad for 'slim shots' diets during a documentary about anorexia or thrusting a tape measure, willy nilly, in front of other shows to illustrate its new programme, Hung, about a schoolteacher with a large penis. TVNZ skilfully avoids naming the appendage, describing the show as: "Divorced, high school basketball coach Ray Drecker looks to change his fortunes by cashing in on his 'winning tool' ..."
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Dallas police have ticketed at least 39 drivers over the past three years for not speaking English. One problem. That's not illegal. Police chief David Kunkle says pending cases will be dismissed and the $204 fine will be refunded to those who have paid it. (Source: Reason.com)
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Rob writes: "I'm not too sure if Yannina's idea of shining a powerful light into noisy cars that are moving is a very good idea. If the driver can't see where he or she is driving, they should slow down and stop - but if these drivers are startled, they could accelerate without being able to see where they are going ..."
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Helen was in full business attire and was grateful for the splashes from the MetService billboard on Tuesday. "It was a scorcher and the brief respite was very welcome. Try using the other side of the street if the little dry space by the kerb is too cramped or go with the flow and get a few tiny splashes on you. It was dried by the time I got to the top of the hill."
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Today's Webpick: This couple made a movie trailer for their wedding invite… Go here to watch.
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