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Hostels Abroad: Daunting or a Deal?

Thousands of eager tourists travel to Europe annually in pursuit of a bargain when it comes to accomodation. Some prefer a lavish resort, others a inexpensive hotel. But when it comes to hunting for a deal, what happens if that deal is a sacrifice?
Posted Jul 21, 2008 by  Jennifer Droese | 4 comments

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Signs Sex Offender Chemical Castration Bill

Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana spoke out over the Supreme Court ruling that was issued yesterday, calling the ruling an "affront to the people of Louisiana". He took it a step further today and signed a Sex Offender Chemical Castration Bill.
Posted Jun 26, 2008 by  Sue D. | 55 comments

'Unicorn' deer spotted in Italy

A unicorn deer was spotted in Italy, raising speculation amongst all about the nature of this unique single-horned phenomenon. Must we consider it the inspiration behind the fabled horse with healing powers, or a natural miracle...
Posted Jul 5, 2008 by  Aditi Chengappa | 8 comments

In The UK Booties To Be Issued to Police Sniffer Dogs That Enter Muslim Homes

Recently a couple of news stories were reported dealing with dogs, and Muslims being offended at the police using them, saying dogs are unclean. The Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo) will start using booties for the dogs that enter Muslim homes.
Posted Jul 6, 2008 by  Sue D. | 9 comments

Interstate Lawn Chair Flight for Oregon man

Kent Couch is a gas station owner in Oregon, and just travelled to Idaho. In his lawn chair. With just over 150 party balloons attached.
Posted Jul 6, 2008 by  Gar Swaffar | 13 comments

Wales Police Called To Investigate UFO - Discover It Was The Moon

In order to show an example of how time is wasted for the police with calls to the police emergency line, police released a transcript of one such call which showed a citizen reporting a UFO, which was actually the moon.
Posted Jul 6, 2008 by  Sue D. | 22 comments

Ride That Decapitates Teen Reopens

The Batman ride that decapitated and killed a seventeen-year-old on Saturday, reopened this week on Wednesday.
Posted Jul 3, 2008 by  Don Gerig | 2 comments

Nebraska Beef Limited Recalls 5 Million Pounds Of Beef

On Monday, Nebraska Beef initiated a recall of their beef products a month after consumers in Michigan and Ohio became ill after eating ground beef purchased at Kroger Grocery stores. Over 5 million pounds of beef may be contaminated with e coli.
Posted Jul 4, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel) | 11 comments

Highway to Hell: Will It Replace Amazing Grace?

It would seem that heavy metal band, AC/DC’s Highway to Hell is fast becoming one of Australia’s most respected funeral tunes. Is there any escape? Read on and run if you can!
Posted Jul 5, 2008 by  MDee | 14 comments

Malaysia: Forsake lipstick and high heels 'to avoid rape'

Conservative Islamists are urging women in a northern Malaysian city to abandon lipstick and high heels so as to "preserve their dignity and avoid rape."
Posted Jun 25, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull) | 8 comments

Pharmacy Chains Named In Suit

The State of New York is moving ahead and suing two pharmacies for selling out-dated foods, medications and baby formula. After an intense investigation, 142 CVS Stores and 112 Rite Aid stores were found to be selling a variety of expired items.
Posted Jun 26, 2008 by  Debra Myers (skyangel) | 13 comments

Free Sex-Changes Now Part of Cuba's Health Plan

There is definitely somewhat of a “revolution” in Cuba taking place. But, it’s not really a revolution let alone one someone would see coming.
Posted Jun 7, 2008 by  Can Tran (TFactor) | 6 comments

Homeless Woman Caught Living in Stranger's Closet

Authorities were shocked upon discovering a 58-year-old woman holed up on the upper most level of a man's closet. She had been living there for the better part of a year. The mysterious disappearance of food was the clue that led to her discovery.
Posted May 30, 2008 by  Pamela Jean (GotTheScoop) | 9 comments

Nude Maid Really Cleans Up In Florida Man's Home

She had run an ad on the Internet. Housekeeping in the nude - $100 bucks an hour. Sounded mighty good to one Florida man who hired the unknown woman and gave her his home address. She arrived wearing nothing but a one piece dress, but left with far more.
Posted May 30, 2008 by  Pamela Jean (GotTheScoop) | 7 comments

Uncontacted Indian Tribe Sighted in Brazilian Jungle

Another uncontacted Indian tribe is spotted in Brazil's jungle near the Peruvian border. There are more than 100 uncontacted tribes worldwide...
Posted May 30, 2008 by  Sheba | 11 comments

Muslim Women regain virginity in clinics to get married

Some Muslim young women in Europe do a plastic surgery to regain virginity in order to get married. They say they do it for cultural reasons and not for religious purposes.
Posted May 13, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull) | 8 comments

12-Year-Old Groomed to be Dominatrix by Mother

A mother and her boyfriend have been arrested and charged with using her 12 year old daughter to run a sex for profit business in Missouri. The girl was groomed, beginning in 2000, to perform sex acts with the boyfriend and other men for over two years.
Posted May 13, 2008 by  Pamela Jean (GotTheScoop) | 5 comments

Op-Ed: What's your breaking point for gas prices?

With gas prices seemingly on an endless rise, and no alternatives in sight in the near future, our society is at a critical point; so I ask, how much is too much to pay for gas?
Posted May 13, 2008 by  Szplug | 36 comments

Jeff Archuleta Is Banned From Rehearsals At American Idol

One of the final contestants on this year's American Idol has a family problem. David Archuleta's father Jeff has been banned from all further rehearsals.
Posted May 10, 2008 by  KJ (momentsintime) | 7 comments

Locusts Eat Their Own

In seemingly spontaneous fashion, as many as 10 billion critters can suddenly swarm the air and carpet the ground, blazing destructive paths that bring starvation and economic ruin.
Posted May 8, 2008 by  Bob Ewing | 75 comments
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Reporting from: Ocala, United States
Last time online: Jul 22, 2008
Registered: Apr 8, 2007
I'm an avid reader, I read just about anything that catches my attention and I still love to watch cartoons. Proud mom of three and grandma of five and counting.
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