The Met Get into Marketing

I note that London's Metropolitan Police Force has spent £15,000 on trademarking its name and logos in a range of cetegories at the UK Patent Office.

This means that in the future it will be able to produce and sell Metropolitan Police or Scotland Yard aftershave, alcoholic and soft drinks, biscuits, chocolates etc.

What about funeral services, bereavement cards, headstones and video cameras that don't switch off while you are taking a leak?

British Army Unveils New Underwear.

What are British service men and women wearing under their uniforms? Somehow the the thought of a soldier going to war in a thong goes against the grain. Now, new underpants for combat in hot climates have been designed for British troops. Made from anti-microbial material to prevent infections and seamless help to prevent chafing, they were designed for male soldiers but women will be able to wear them until a ladies' range is available. I assume that male soldiers will be able to wear the ladies' range when they are available, should they so desire because the guy on the left doesn't look too happy.

There is also a range of boots with soles that can withstand temperatures of 300C (572F) and some partly bullet proof sunglasses. Partly bullet proof?

Late post

There have been some interesting goings on in Bogsville tonight but more of that in the morning.