Tuesday, 13. July 2004

Viking discovery spurs big bill


A landowner in Nord-Trøndelag is regretting the day he reported finding the remains of a Viking-era pier to the authorities. That's because he's now being ordered to help cover excavation costs.

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Police say burglar found in women's underwear


A man is accused of burglary after police say they found him wearing two bras, a petticoat and a pair of bright red knickers.

Kaitaia police acting Sergeant Alison Holdaway said the man was drunk and broke into a second-hand clothing store about 2.30am on Saturday.

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Al-Qaida hijacks Arkansas website
Violent propaganda distributed via government system


The state of Arkansas unknowingly helped the al-Qaida terrorist network distribute propaganda promoting violence against the United States.

Laura Mansfield, associate director of the Northeast Intelligence Network, first noticed the postings yesterday while monitoring a forum on an Arabic-language Internet bulletin board frequented by al- Qaida sympathizers.

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Victorinox Swiss Champ XXLT


Here it is - the ultimate swiss army knife.

72 features - the addition of the Swiss Flame - & a tool for every occasion.

A fully loaded swiss army knife from the Victorinox.

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Toddler Drowns in Family Washing Machine


The tragic death of a Greene County toddler is being investigated by Sheriffs department detectives. Two year old Joseph Riley Merrifield drowned to death in his familys washing machine, an autopsy confirmed Monday.

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Artist Selling His Snot Ball For $20K


A London artist who collected mucus from his nose for two years and displayed the resulting ball of snot at four separate art exhibitions is now ready to part with his prized possession -- to the tune of roughly $20,000.

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Germany sued over fake Parmesan


The EU’s executive Commission has taken Germany to the top European court for failing to stop the sale of fake Parmesan cheese. The Italian cheese, formally called Parmigiano Reggiano, has had a European Union trademark since 1996. It can only be made in a designated region of northern Italy that includes Parma and Reggio Emilia, using a set recipe.

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Tiger Escapes From Home Of Former Tarzan Actor


Officials were searching early Tuesday for a 6-year-old tiger that escaped from the residence of an actor who once played Tarzan.

Authorities believe the big cat that went missing Monday afternoon had only roamed about 200 yards from its home.

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`Outfoxed,' aims to demonstrate bias on Fox News Channel


A new documentary backed by liberal political groups aims to document that the Fox News Channel is anything but "fair and balanced," despite the cable-news network's motto.

The film, "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism," draws on clips compiled during weeks of round-the-clock taping of the network to demonstrate what the filmmakers believe is a pattern of right-wing bias and support for the Republican agenda.

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AL-QAEDA PLANNING ATTACK ADS


Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge today revealed that there is “credible evidence” that al-Qaeda is preparing attack ads to be aired in key battleground states in the hopes of influencing the fall election.

“According to our information, al-Qaeda plans to run ads attacking President Bush’s record on the economy, Iraq, and the war on terror,” said Mr. Ridge, who called the potential effect of such ads on President Bush’s reelection campaign “sobering.”

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Paris Hilton Settles Lawsuit With Sex Tape Co-Star


A close source claims Salomon and film company Red Light District Video have agreed to pay the blonde beauty more than $400,000 and a percentage of the sales of their release, One Night In Paris - Salomon has consequently dropped a lawsuit which accused Hilton and her representatives of defaming him.

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Man Arrested For Allegedly Fondling Self In Sears


A 21-year-old man was arrested Sunday for allegedly fondling himself inside a Brevard County department store, according to Local 6 News.

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