Thursday, August 2, 2007
Canine lifeguards rush to aid Italy's struggling swimmers
Scores of specially trained dogs have been deployed as lifeguards on Italy's busiest beaches this summer. The dogs, mostly of the Newfoundland or Labrador breeds, are trained to jump out of helicopters and boats and swim to the rescue of struggling swimmers.
They are credited with having saved several lives by taking lifebuoys to swimmers and towing them to safety. Tales of the Newfoundland's legendary aquatic ability prompted Italian officials to train them as lifeguards. 
"We always knew that these dogs could be used to fish, rescue people," said Ferrucio Pilenga, president of the Italian Dog Rescue School."We began to try what these people did," he says. "The dogs helped us modify and improve our methods. It was a great satisfaction to see that these myths were true," he says. The dogs are trained at 10 schools around Italy.
Funny Cat Video's
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I can watch this over and over all day long
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Compilation of cats acting goofy!
I can watch this over and over all day long
* Funny Cats *
Compilation of cats acting goofy!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Short News
Swiss teens caught smuggling cocaine.
July 31, 2007
Two Swiss teenagers were arrested at Zurich airport after their attempt to smuggle cocaine hidden in wine bottles was foiled when one of the bottles broke, police said Tuesday.
The 18-year-old man and 19-year-old woman tried to avert suspicion by declaring the 11 bottles to customs officials when they landed last Wednesday.
But they failed to realize that one of the bottles had smashed, and when they opened their suitcases, a strong smell of the drug filled the officials' nostrils.
The bottles were found to contain four kilogram’s (8.8 pounds) of cocaine.
Call police if offered women's undies.
July 31, 2007
If someone offers you frilly women's lingerie on the street, call police. Thieves have stolen almost $35,000 worth of underwear, perfume and other merchandise from Victoria's Secret stores in the Raleigh area since March, police said. Law enforcement officials have no suspects and said it's unlikely the thieves are stealing for personal use.
A store in the Triangle Town Center in Raleigh reported nearly $20,000 in missing merchandise between March and June, while stores in Durham and Cary reported losses of almost $13,000 and $4,000, respectively.
The thieves seem to work in groups of three, with one person distracting a store clerk while the other two stuff bags with bras, underwear and other items, police said.
Victoria's Secret is owned by Columbus-based Limited Brands Inc.
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