Goldfish were found to be good listeners Photo: IAN JONES
Jul 8, 2010
Bus driver shoots six dead near Cairo
Policemen stand guard at the site of the shooting in Cairo. Photo: KeystoneUSA-ZUMA / Rex Features
Spain offers to take all 52 freed Cuban prisoners
Cuban president Raul Castro: the release of political prisoners would be the island's largest mass liberation in decades Photo: AP
Buenos Aires workers get Siesta Zone
Published: 3:16PM BST 07 Jul 2010
Psychologist Viviana Vega leaves the room where Rodrigo Rocco, a public relations specialist, takes a siesta Photo: REUTERS
More than 50 killed in Iraq attacks
Shiite worshippers at the Imam Musa al-Kadhim Mosque earlier in the day. Photo: AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP/Getty Images
Heat wave in New York and several other eastern US states
Turkey says joining EU is still top priority
Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey's foreign minister, said Turkey was committed to joining the European Union
Californian earthquake stops rides at Disneyland
The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-5.9 but later downgraded to 5.4 Photo: AP
Belgian undertakers plan to dissolve dead and flush them into sewage system, Jul 08, 2010
Allan Hall, in Berlin 12:31PM BST 07 Jul 2010
The controversial new method is said to be less expensive and more environmentally friendly than running highly polluting crematoria or using up valuable land for graves.
The departed would go into the sewage systems of towns and cities and then be recycled in water processing plants.
The proposals are being studied by the EU and if approved, it would mean the procedure could be used across Europe.
However, opponents of the plans say it smacks of a Frankenstein callousness towards the dead and one survey in Belgium found many people found the idea "disturbing."
"The idea is for the deceased to be placed in a container with water and salts and then pressurised and after a little time, about two hours, mineral ash and liquid is left over," said a spokesman for the Flemish Association of Undertakers.
Two feared dead as 'Duck boat' capsizes in US river
A Ride the Ducks boat in the Delaware River. Photo: Splash News
Mafia boss, 93, faces prison after son breaks code of silence
John 'Sonny' Franzese, left, arrives at Brooklyn's federal court Photo: AP
Records 'implicate Nicolas Sarkozy in illegal cash payments'
One secret cash payment to Mr Sarkozy's presidential election campaign was said to be worth as much as ?150,000, or £125,000 Photo: EPA
Three suspected al-Qaeda members believed to be linked to attacks in Britain and the US have been arrested in Norway.
Eric Holder, the US attorney general, has called that one of the most serious terrorist plots since 9/11 Photo: AP
Barack Obama: Nasa must try to make Muslims 'feel good'
Barack Obama wants Nasa to acknowledge Muslim achievements and contributions to science maths and engineering Photo: AFP/GETTY
'Russian spy' Anna Chapman to be returned to Moscow
Anna Chapman to be part of a swap for US spy Igor Sutyagin Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES
The handover would be carried out as a “special operation” and no official announcement would be made, a diplomatic source told the online newspaper, Gazeta.ru.
Move over, Messi: Xavi’s the best
Xavi Hernandez is one of the main reasons Spain finds itself in the World Cup final.
Brazil! Brazil! at Udderbelly - West End - Time Out London
Brazil! Brazil!
By Brian Logan
'It's often said that the English invented football,' says the narrator of 'Brazil! Brazil!', 'but the Brazilians perfected it.' The same phrase appears on the Brazil tourist board's website - and I suspect it's not the only overlap. This celebration of all things Brazilian (whose cast is drawn from the country's most deprived ghettos and favelas) is like one of those shows you might be bussed to
... MoreNew state law protects bicyclists - My Web Times
Bicyclists ride on N. 2402 Road in Ottawa in 2009. Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new law into legislation this week to keep bicyclists safe on the road.
Photo: Tom Sistak
Photo: Tom Sistak
Terse answers from sad-eyed Tiger Woods in Ireland
LIMERICK, IRELAND - JULY 06: Tiger Woods speaks at a press conference at the end of his second round of The JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am event at the Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort on July 6, 2010 in Limerick, Ireland. (Photo by Patrick Bolger/Getty Images)
Patrick Bolger/Getty ImagesRzepczynski solid in Blue Jays’ win over Twins
Minnesota Twins' Denard Span can't get to long fly ball struck by Toronto Blue Jays Vernon Wells as the ball fell for an RBI double during the seventh inning at the Rogers Centre. The double scored Jose Bautista for the winning run in a 6-5 game.
ANDREW WALLACE/TORONTO STARLeafs sign free-agent defenceman Brett Lebda
In this file photo from last September, former Toronto Maple Leaf forward Jason Blake tries to put the puck past Red WIngs' defenceman Brett Lebda and a sprawling Chris Osgood during the first period of their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre.
Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star Opening loss could work in Argos’ favour, Copeland says
Slotback Jermaine Copeland enjoys a big laugh at Argos' practice on Wednesday, July 7. The Argos play the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg on Friday.
RICHARD LAUTENS/TORONTO STAR Without Bosh, Raptors have much work to do
In the biggest off-season NBA moves to date, both Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Raptors have agreed to play together for the Heat in Miami.
Wed Jul 07 2010
It’s still unclear if the Raptors will get anything in return for the departed star after he moves to Miami. (104)
Bosh's greatest hits
LeBron to decide on TV show
Boozer headed to Bulls
Chris Bosh photo blog
World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Queen Sofia of Spain with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Semi Final match between Germany and Spain at Durban Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Durban, South Africa.
Academic David Johnston set to be next governor general - thestar.com
David Johnston, an Ontario academic, is about to become Canada's next governor general. Johnston, 69, is president of the University of Waterloo.
PETER LEE/THE CANADIAN PRESS CTV News reports that David Johnston, an Ontario academic who has worked for both Liberal and Conservative governments, is set to become the next governor general.
Jul 7, 2010
FIFA.com - Germany-Spain - The matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
First Europe and now, possibly, the world for Spain, who won through to the Final of South Africa 2010 with a 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban. Carles Puyol's 74th-minute header repeated the single-goal triumph over Germany that secured La Roja the European title two years ago and now only the Netherlands stand between them and a first FIFA World Cup™ title.
FIFA.com - New name for Trophy, Spain end wait
(FIFA.com) Wednesday 7 July 2010
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The only numbers that mattered to Spain and Germany heading into their 2010 FIFA World Cup™ semi-final were those on the scoreboard at the final whistle. FIFA.com nevertheless reflects on a series of other intriguing statistics from an exciting match at Durban Stadium.
Shelter the World, Jul 07, 2010
THE PROBLEM
The problem is major, yet solvable. 1.4 billion people in the world are without a basic human need – adequate shelter. In third world countries, millions of people are completely exposed to the elements due to natural and economic disasters.
THE SOLUTION
Our mission is to provide long term, low cost and immediate housing to those in need. No more tents or houses made of twigs, tarps, mud or plastic sheets. Using pretty awesome technology, IADDIC Shelters has created Housing Renewal Kits that allow 2 people to build a complete shelter in less than 3 hours each. Our goal is to get these kits into the hands that need them most.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Through your generosity. Simply purchase a SHELTER or any of the SHELTER THE WORLD products from this site and the profit will go directly to IADDIC Shelters. Whether it is a t-shirt or an umbrella, every dollar counts towards gifting shelters to families in need and hope for years to come.
info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com
The problem is major, yet solvable. 1.4 billion people in the world are without a basic human need – adequate shelter. In third world countries, millions of people are completely exposed to the elements due to natural and economic disasters.
THE SOLUTION
Our mission is to provide long term, low cost and immediate housing to those in need. No more tents or houses made of twigs, tarps, mud or plastic sheets. Using pretty awesome technology, IADDIC Shelters has created Housing Renewal Kits that allow 2 people to build a complete shelter in less than 3 hours each. Our goal is to get these kits into the hands that need them most.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Through your generosity. Simply purchase a SHELTER or any of the SHELTER THE WORLD products from this site and the profit will go directly to IADDIC Shelters. Whether it is a t-shirt or an umbrella, every dollar counts towards gifting shelters to families in need and hope for years to come.
info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com
YAHOO NEWS
- NATO airstrike accidentally kills 5 Afghan troops (AP) AP - NATO mistakenly killed five of its Afghan army allies in an airstrike Wednesday while the Afghans were attacking insurgents in the country's east, officials said.
- Solar plane takes off for 24-hour test flight (AP)
- Iran offers modest new haircut guidelines for men (AP)
- East Timor president cautiously backs refugee plan (AP)
- Spain bull-runs kick off in Pamplona, no gorings (AP)
- Indonesian Artists, Radical Muslims Face Off over Statue (Time.com)
Britain's queen making first visit to Ground Zero - Examiner.com
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(AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrien Veczan)
The Queen arrives at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Saturday, July 3, 2010. After attending church services on Sunday, the Queen, a well known horse-racing enthusiast, is to attend the 151st annual running of the Queen's Plate.
The Queen arrives at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Saturday, July 3, 2010. After attending church services on Sunday, the Queen, a well known horse-racing enthusiast, is to attend the 151st annual running of the Queen's Plate.
NYC anglophiles aflutter ahead of queen's visit - Examiner.com
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(AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Nathan Denette)
Queen Elizabeth II, left, smiles while talking to jockey David Moran at The Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The royal couple is on a nine-day tour of Canada.
Queen Elizabeth II, left, smiles while talking to jockey David Moran at The Queen's Plate at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The royal couple is on a nine-day tour of Canada.
The Queen: what price a global superstar? - Telegraph
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh during a visit to Toronto Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty
Russian pianist Mikhail Vasillievich Pletnev charged with child rape in Thailand - Telegraph
Mikhail Vasillievich Pletnev being questioned by Thai ploice Photo: AP
Mikhail Vasilievich Pletnev, the founder of the Russian National Orchestra, was charged with rape and with appearing in compromising photographs with several other boys, according to police Lt. Col. Creetha Tankanarat.
Lindsay Lohan jailed for 90 days - Telegraph
Picture This: Robot Invasion - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
Interview with Rwandan President Paul Kagame: 'We Are Far from Exhausting Our Potential' - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
'We Are Far from Exhausting Our Potential'
AP
Rwandan President Paul Kagame reviews troops at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali during the Liberation Day ceremonies marking the 16th anniversary of the end of the 1994 genocide.Dutch Fans at the World Cup: An Army of Orange Clowns Touring South Africa - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
By Maik Grossekathöfer in Cape Town
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