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'Three Little Pigs CD' banned from Government-backed awards for offending Muslims and builders By SARAH HARRIS A story based on The Three Little Pigs has been rejected by a Government-backed awards event because it might offend Muslims... and builders. The digital book, retelling the classic children's tale, was criticised by judges who said "the use of pigs raises cultural issues". They also claimed the award-winning CD-rom, entitled The Three Little Cowboy Builders, might "alienate parts of the workforce (building trade)". The "virtual" book is designed for use on computers and interactive whiteboards and aimed at primary school children. Its publishers,...