Stunning good looks

Taser, makers of the stun gun, have launched a "consumer friendly" model. It comes in a variety of colours, and fits in a handbag to appeal to the safety and fashion conscious. Yes, you're going to be worried about the colour of the weapon that incapacitates a target by shooting a dart that pierces the skin and delivers a paralysing jolt of electricity. More good news - the newer model is likely to be significantly cheaper than the current model. Of course, just because one is safety and fashion conscious doesn't guarantee a conscience. Human rights group Amnesty International has long campaigned against the use of Tasers, which they claim have been linked to more than 150 deaths in the US and Canada since 2001.