Wednesday, October 25, 2006 On November 1, 2006 the old five, ten, twenty and fifty cent coins will be illegal tender, but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand says there are still at least 100 million still to be returned.According to the Reserve Bank, most of the old coins have been lost in drains or buried in rubbish. "We think there is still another 100 million sitting around in people's homes,"...

Friday, May 16, 2008 2008 The 27th Young Designers' Exhibition, opened on May 15 at the Taipei World Trade Center and closes Sunday May 18. It features participation by 87 academic groups in Taiwan and 20 groups from United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Australia to showcase various achievements in industrial design. It is recognized by the International Council of...

Thursday, February 21, 2008 In Serbia's capital Belgrade protesters have broken into the United States embassy, and have set fire to an office, which is now extinguished. The break-in followed massive protests against Kosovo's independence that was declared last Sunday. A couple of hundreds of thousands protested in front of the parliament building in Belgrade when masked attackers broke into...

Friday, April 1, 2011 A morbidly obese Ohio man died Wednesday after being found unconscious in his home several days earlier. The man had been sitting in a chair for two years and was physically fused to it when he was discovered by two roommates, one of which was his girlfriend.Authorities who arrived at the house in Bellaire reported seeing the man sitting amidst his own urine and feces,...

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Sunday, April 27, 2008 Police have arrested the owner of a mattress factory in Hay Hassini, Casablanca, Morocco which burned down in a disaster that claimed 55 lives. His son, who was the factory's manager, was also arrested.Those killed — 35 of whom were women — were trapped inside by locked fire exits, which were barricaded to stop theft during working hours. "The people who died were...

Submitted by: Carl John Cala as In my life, you stood above You grab my heart and my love My breathe that speaks to you You can't hear a word coming thru In my life full of linger and pains Every moment I sober fail Every hour is getting insane Bye --- I gotta sail Along the shore I journeyed long I wrote a poem, I sing a song No isle, no food in sight Just water and waves that fight The wind...

By TJ Johansen Cross stitch is a form of embroidery that's been around for thousands of years. It involves making hundreds of tiny cross shape stitches - hence the name cross stitch - on special fabric. Once completed, these thousands of tiny stitches, form a picture or symbol. Cross stitch can be used to make or improve on delightful wall pictures, beautiful hand embroidered clothes,...

Submitted by: Jackie HurstNo matter what age the female in question being treated like a queen and being made a total fuss of is exactly what they want. Which is why for any special occasion, treating your beloved to a relaxing pamper treatment will really make them feel that you care and know what they love.Pamper and spa treatments can be really expensive and can really bowl the recipient over...

By Tim Stewart It's become one of the most desirable destinations in Arizona, the preferred spot for ultimate relaxation and breathtaking views of the desert and mountains. Four Peaks boasts one of Arizona's finest vacation-home destinations in the country, a place to escape to a world of scenic settings and more than comfortable accommodations. Whether you're here for a long-term residence or,...