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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Rabbit showjumping enjoys rise in popularity as a spectator sport

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Rabbit showjumping enjoys rise in popularity as a spectator sport
The showjumping bunnies, representing a number of countries across Europe, hopped their way around a course consisting of several small jumps in the town of Wollerau, just south of Zurich. More than 50 rabbits took part in the event, which attracted hundreds of spectators.
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Skateboard coffee deliver
A cafe in Port Macquarie has started delivering coffee via skateboards.
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Philippines welcomes 'seven billionth baby'
The Philippines welcomed one of the world's symbolic "seven billionth" babies today, after she arrived to a celebratory cheer at a packed government-run hospital.
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German police stop drunken 'Yoda' at wheel
German police called to a traffic incident were astonished to find themselves face-to-face with Jedi master Yoda from Star Wars, much the worse for wear after Halloween celebrations.
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Woman fined for drunken golf cart joyride
A 62-year-old woman from Ystad in southern Sweden has been fined for driving a cart out on a local golf course while under the influence.
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Priests bless manhole covers
Town Hall officials have asked priests to bless all the manhole covers in their town to stop them being stolen by scrap metal thieves.
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Taylor Swift nude photo scandal
Country music star Taylor Swift has called in her lawyers after she was embroiled in a nude photo scandal. READ HERE

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Meet the 'Santa tramps': Brothers gain thousands of Facebook friends and offers of help as town takes pair to their hearts
They are the Midland down-and-out brothers who have become a world-wide internet sensation.
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Pippa Middleton 'book deal' on how to be the perfect party hostess
Pippa Middleton is said to be close to signing a book deal on how to be the perfect party hostess.
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Man uses stolen forklift for getaway after stealing sandwich
A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing a sandwich and then hopping on a stolen forklift to make his getaway.
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16-Foot Python Found in Florida, Everglades Had Eaten Deer
Officials in the Florida Everglades have captured and killed a 16-foot-long Burmese python that had just eaten an adult deer.
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Florida woman flies into rage after father denies her potato salad
A Florida woman was so enraged that her father denied her some of his potato salad, she allegedly threatened him with a large kitchen knife.
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Pet cemetery: 68 dead cats found on Maryland property
Animal control officers found 68 dead cats in plastic bags, coolers and shallow graves at the home of a Frederick County woman earlier this month.
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Late For Work, Florida Officer Accused Of Going 120 Mph
A Miami police officer is accused of driving 120 mph on a turnpike because he was late for his off-duty job working security at a school.
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Florida Domino’s Managers Charged With Burning Down Rival Pizza Parlor
Two managers of a Domino's Pizza restaurant in Florida were facing arson charges Saturday after allegedly burning down a competing Papa John's franchise in an attempt to increase sales.
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Piggyback Bandit Arrested at Montana Soccer Tourney
Authorities say a man dubbed the "Piggyback Bandit" because of a history of jumping on the backs of high school athletes in Oregon and Washington state has been arrested in Montana.
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Neighbourly sex no bother for Swedes: study
Swedes find neighbours’ loud sex noises easier on the ear than loud music and construction noise,
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Japanese fishermen net bag with nearly $150,000
A fishing boat off Japan netted a bag packed with ¥11 million ($135,000) in cash off the tsunami-ravaged northeastern coast.
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Parents Tried to Give Away 2-Year-Old
Police have arrested two individuals on charges of child endangering and obstructing official business for allegedly trying to give away their two-year-old child.
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PETA asks Lady Gaga to replace meat dress with lettuce dress
Lady Gaga was asked to replace her infamous "Meat Dress" with a lettuce frock during her visit to India overnight, to honour the country's vegetarian majority.
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'One in a Million' Beagle Survives Alabama Pound's Gas Chamber
A stray beagle mix that cheated death in an Alabama dog pound's gas chamber is up for adoption in New Jersey.
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