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Women Cops Say Their Trousers Are Not Hip

Policewomen in the UK are rebelling against their regulation trousers - because they make their bums look big. Dozens of female officers complained to the trade magazine "Police Review" that they wore men's trousers because they looked better. Ananova reports they were particularly aggrieved by the "Simon Cowell-style high waistbands" which cover up curves and the bulky, ill-fitting material which makes it difficult to run after offenders. One West Midlands policewoman complained: "The force needs to listen to us."

FOOTNOTE: The force ain't with them.

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So, Who Does Your Boss Remind You Of?

Cheers was the place where ``everybody knows your name'' indeed. But have alook at this list of TV characters' names and tell me if any of their characteristics sound familiar. A survey of more than 5700 US workers has found similarities between real-lie bosses and the TV characters. The most popular responses included Sam Malone from Cheers (amicable, fun), Charlie from Charlie’s Angels (absentee), Judge Judy (no nonsense), Donald Trump from The Apprentice (demanding, powerful), Simon Cowell from American Idol (judgmental, insulting) and Mr Burns from The Simpsons (sinister). So who does your boss remind you of?