Benefits
In an interesting twist fast food workers in snow affected regions of New Zealand have been told that they won't get paid for the days they are away from work.
This in the same week that beneficiaries have been told that they will no longer be able to use their dole money to buy KFC and smokes.
I wonder if Adidas hoodies are also embargoed after their recent appearances in the London Riots.
It must be difficult to be young these days. Now that the nanny state is trying to stop you becoming obese or developing emphysema.

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