Everyday, I’ll try to post a summary of three non-geek articles I read today. This is my vain attempt at trying to spread awareness of these types of issues.

WHO
Israeli Travelling Agency

WHAT
Pays lawsuit to a woman entirely in coins

WHEN
This week

WHERE
Israel

WHY
To show their disapproval of court verdict

FTA
Once there, she was given a huge bag filled with coins of the smallest denominations. She was told she was welcome to count the money, if she wished to do so.

More: http://www.pollsb.com/polls/p2137752-company_pays_entire_lawsuit_settlement_coins_showing_disapproval

WHO
Paul O’Grady, TV personality

WHAT
Was held over at US airport because they thought he was a Communist

WHEN
This week

WHERE
Miami, FL

WHY
They thought he was a Cuban because of his Liverpool accent

FTA
He told listeners of his Radio 2 show: “How could I be accused of being an illegal Cuban alien? Do I look Cuban? Do I sound Cuban?”

More: http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/blog/article/234116/

WHO
Dmitry Medvedev, President of Russia

WHAT
Announced alcoholism as a national disaster

WHEN
This week

WHERE
Russia

WHY
Shocked when learning alcoholism statistics

FTA
Medvedev said he was shocked by official data showing the average Russian drank 18 liters (38 pints) of pure alcohol each year.

More: http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE57B4KC20090812?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt