Saturday, March 8, 2008 Fearing that their growing population might spread disease and destroy crops, Vietnam has banned the sale and possession of hamsters, which have launched somewhat of a subculture among the country’s youth. Starting Monday, the fine for trading or owning a hamster will reach up to 30 million dong (1,875 US dollars), the Ministry of Agriculture said. They express concern that hamsters have been imported illegally from China, Thailand, or Taiwan, and are left unlicensed and unchecked for diseases. “Traders illegally carry hamsters across borders and do…
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Highway billboard gives Moscow drivers an unexpected show
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Drivers in the Russian capital, Moscow, were given an unexpected show courtesy of a 30-by-20 foot electronic highway billboard when an explicit pornographic video was played for nearly twenty minutes in place of the paid advertisement clips that are usually shown. The incident happened near the entrance into Serpukovskiy tunnel on Sadovoe Ring Road, about 2 kilometers south of the Kremlin. “Within three minutes we found it out, and within fifteen minutes the screen was shut off,” the deputy head of the Moscow city advertising committee,…
My Ex Still Loves Me But Won’t Take Me Back}
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Mr Property Services Submitted by: Anthony Malibu Breakups aren’t always a permanent thing. If your ex says he or she still loves you, there’s always the chance for reconciliation. But what should you do if they refuse to get back together? Even worse, breaking up is very few times ever cut and dry. People break up every single day, only to re-examine and even reconsider their emotions and feelings for each other. These people end up getting back together and giving things another…
Ricky Hatton regains IBF light welterweight title
Sunday, January 21, 2007 Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton regained the IBF light welterweight title belt he relinquished less than 12 months ago when he defeated Juan Urango in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight. “The Hitman” won by unanimous decision, as the fight went to 12 rounds. Despite early match odds suggesting Hatton would dominate the fight, this was not the case. Each round was close, but most pundits and judges alike agreed that Urango only won 1 of the 12 rounds, with Hatton taking the other 11. Despite the unfamiliar confines…
Prince William marries Kate Middleton—live updates
Friday, April 29, 2011 Prince William of Wales, the second in line to the British throne, and Kate Middleton will today be married at Westminster Abbey in London. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the city as the couple travel through the capital to the Abbey, and then back to Buckingham Palace, and millions are thought to be planning to watch the event on television around the world. Wikinews will be following the royal wedding as it happens on this live blog; you will be able…
Affordable Alternatives To Comprehensive Health Insurance
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Tech Pr Sydney byAlma Abell There has been a great deal of confusion when it comes to health insurance. Whether you’re an employer or an individual looking for health insurance coverage, you may feel like the way in which you purchase health insurance has dramatically changed. There are things that are different about health insurance today that weren’t the case just a few years ago. If you’re looking for Health Insurance, however, there are still many different avenues you have to find comprehensive…
US automaker bailout deal fails to pass Senate
Friday, December 12, 2008 A US$14 billion bailout package deal for the “Big Three” United States automakers — Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors — has been rejected in the United States Senate after failing a procedural vote. The bill was rejected after bipartisan discussions on the bailout broke down when Republican Party leaders insisted that the United Auto Workers (UAW) union agree to increase wage cuts by next year in order to bring their pay into line with those of Japanese automobile companies in the United States. The UAW refused…
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This is the category for cannabis, a drug with recreational and medicinal uses. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 16 February 2018: United States: Berkeley, California declares itself a sanctuary city for recreational cannabis 16 April 2017: Canada to legalise marijuana to ‘make it more difficult for kids to access’ 20 January 2017: Germany legalises medical use of cannabis 12 January 2017: Artist who changed Hollywood sign to ‘Hollyweed’ surrenders to authorities 3 January 2017: Hollywood sign modified to read ‘Hollyweed’ 31 December 2016: Helsinki court jails anti-drug…
South Korean scientists claim they have cloned pet dog
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 South Korean scientists have confirmed that they have completed the first ever commercial cloning of a dog to take place. Bernann McKinney, who ordered the cloning for US$50,000, has said that she is pleased with the result of the cloning. “They are perfectly the same as their daddy. I am in heaven here. I am a happy person,” she said in a press conference delivered earlier today. The regular charge will be up to US$150,000, but was discounted for the first customer. McKinney continued the press…
A List Of The Best Common Sense Advice For Staying Safe
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