While Punch and Judy have faced criticism that they are too violent for children - in 2004 a council in Cornwall banned a show following complaints that it promoted domestic violence - Mr Punch and friends look set to thrive in the new millennium.

BBC: Mr Punch celebrates 350 years of puppet anarchy

Reports of Anwar's arrest had been flying all week. (He even committed suicide in a spoof item on Sept. 19.) So when an eyewitness account of the raid on his home landed at 9.39 p.m. (beating major newswires to the punch), it set off a flurry of activity as newgroup buffs scambled for confirmation.

CNN: AFTER ANWAR'S ARREST

One guy yelled, "too soon, " which I thought meant I didn't take a long enough pause between the set-up and punch line.

CNN: If you don't want to hear an edgy joke, don't listen

Sip on a tropical cocktail or yo-ho-ho on a nutmeg-infused rum punch as you watch the sun set over the crystalline cove surrounding the renowned Grand Anse Beach.

BBC: Daily deal: A treasure trove of Caribbean delights

Frustrated that his cast couldn't fit the dialogue into a single shot, Mr. Eastwood took a cue from Howard Hawks's fast-talking screwball comedy to punch up a brooding Boston-set crime melodrama.

WSJ: Conserving the Horse He Rode in On

It should be punch and counterpunch between the leading duo until the final bell sounds in Brazil, with the weather set to throw a spanner in the works too.

CNN: Hamilton v Massa: Where the title will be won

The BeagleBone might be just the piece of kit for the DIY set itching to boot Linux in 10 seconds, but the freshly unveiled BeagleBone Black packs an even greater punch -- and the same speedy start times -- at just half the price of its predecessor.

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