Archive for July, 2009

Ala. ban of wine with nude label is marketing boon (AP)

AP - Alabama's ban on a wine that features a nude nymph on the label became a business opportunity for a California vintner who is preparing a marketing campaign to capitalize on being "Banned in Bama."

Mexico shuts Cancun beach, alleges sand was stolen (AP)

A tourist watches as Mexican federal environmental authorities and navy sailors close a section of beach built by allegedly pumping sand from the ocean bottom to combat erosion at a hotel in Cancun, Mexico, Thursday, July 30, 2009. Five people were detained in the incident. While Cancun suffers severe beach erosion problems caused by recent hurricanes and storms, authorities say such unauthorized private efforts only worsen the problem. (AP Photo/Israel Leal)AP - Surprised tourists found their little piece of Cancun beach paradise ringed by crime-scene tape and gun-toting sailors on Thursday.


Tranmere Rovers up for sale — on eBay (Reuters)

Reuters - Fans of English third division club Tranmere Rovers were bemused to find their club up for sale on popular online shopping and auction site eBay this week -- a move prompting an angry reaction from owner Peter Johnson.

Underweight India team told to eat at least 15 eggs a day (Reuters)

Reuters - India's unfancied rugby sevens side must bulk up if they hope to make an impact at next year's Commonwealth Games, eating seven meals and at least 15 eggs a day, the country's South African coach said on Friday.

Tiger escapes magic act, ends up on Vegas streets (AP)

AP - Police in Las Vegas say a tamed tiger that escaped from a magic act has been captured.

Kids put the heat on police exam cheaters in China (AP)

AP - Police officers contemplating cheating on promotion exams met their match this week in northwestern China — 18 serious-faced fifth-graders walking the beat.

Australian dog found 9 years on, 1,200 miles away (AP)

AP - Nine years after vanishing from outside her Australian family's home, Muffy the dog was found alive and well this month in another backyard — 1,200 miles away — officials said Thursday.

Man charged with attacking roommate with coconut (AP)

AP - Authorities said a West Palm Beach man trying to get money from his roommate hit him with a coconut, a porcelain bowl and a wooden carving. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reported that the 44-year-old man was charged with robbery with a weapon and false imprisonment after Saturday's attack. The roommate eventually got away and called for help.

Woman finds ‘stolen’ Audi in neighbor’s garage (AP)

AP - An Audi sedan written off by an elderly German woman as stolen two years ago has resurfaced — in her neighbor's garage beneath a thick layer of dust. Police said Thursday the 82-year-old from the northern city of Hildesheim took the car in for repairs two years ago and had the mechanics drive it back to her house and park it in her garage.

Ga. woman arrested with $13,000 in meth in her bra (AP)

AP - A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested and charged with padding her bra with methamphetamine. DeKalb County, Ala., Sheriff Jimmy Harris said the woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with trafficking in controlled substances.

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