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S. Africa braces for economic backlash from xenophobic attacks
2015-04-26 17:07:34| Chemicals - Topix.net
A wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa could provoke reprisals from neighbouring countries, raising concerns among South African business leaders and officials that the violence against foreigners could further damage the weak economy. Calls for a boycott of South African products have multiplied amid anger in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and elsewhere on the continent over their citizens being attacked by mobs in Johannesburg and Durban.
Tags: africa
economic
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After Community Backlash, Tennessee Sex Dungeon Will Become 'Church'
2015-04-21 13:39:47| Real Estate - Topix.net
A proposed swingers club in Nashville, Tennessee drew so much outrage from the community that its owners have relented and agreed to develop the building into a "church" instead - "church" being in square quotes because the floorplan is exactly the same and all the local prudes are pretty sure it's still going to be a sex club. The club's lawyer promises, however, that there will be no sexual activity on the premises, saying "I assume if someone meets there and wants to do something of a sexual nature, they'll go to a hotel or a motel or go home."
Tags: community
sex
church
tennessee
Backlash at doubling of ex-MPs' travel perks
2015-03-15 10:09:47| Airlines - Topix.net
The calculation of how much taxpayer money former MPs are entitled to spend on international travel will change under a statute amendment bill, to be voted on next week. Currently, the perk is calculated on the cheapest business-class return fare between Auckland and London, for the former MP and their spouse.
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doubling
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Facebook Removes 'Feeling Fat' Emoticon After Backlash
2015-03-11 21:03:21| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
The emoticon, which featured chubby cheeks and a double chin, came under fire recently thanks to a Change.org petition.
Tags: fat
feeling
facebook
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Amazon worker says vandalized car a sign of tech backlash
2015-02-11 10:31:23| IT Services - Topix.net
They are transforming the city almost overnight, but changes brought on by technology companies are sparking resentment -- and retaliation. An employee with Amazon.com walked out of his Capitol Hill apartment Monday night to find that someone had targeted his car, and he thinks it's all because of a company bumper sticker.
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