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Pawnshops for prosperous accept wine as collateral (Reuters)

Bottles of wine, one costing nearly $460, are shown in a wine shop in San Francisco, California January 14, 2008. Researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the California Institute of Technology found that because people expect wines that cost more to be of higher quality, they trick themselves into believing the wines provide a more pleasurable experience than less expensive wines. REUTERS/Robert GalbraithReuters - literally.


Posted on 22 February 2012 | 4:36 pm

Bradley to hold fire after Twitter users left spitting mad (Reuters)

Reuters - A dumb-founded Keegan Bradley said even he was taken aback by his excessive spitting as he watched television replays of his play during the final round of last week's Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.

Posted on 21 February 2012 | 8:51 pm

Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in October (Reuters)

Reuters - Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf Arab state's searing summer heat, maintaining that the proposed October dates would "ensure ideal conditions for athletes and spectators."

Posted on 20 February 2012 | 2:37 pm

I don't like football, says Australian club owner (Reuters)

Reuters - Fans often question whether wealthy club owners have a real passion for their teams but the followers of ailing A-league outfit Gold Coast United were left in no doubt at the weekend when Clive Palmer said he did not even like the sport.

Posted on 19 February 2012 | 7:15 pm

Swedish man survives for months in snowed-in car (Reuters)

Reuters - A Swedish man was dug out alive after being snowed in to his car on a forest track for two months with no food, police and local media reported on Saturday.

Posted on 18 February 2012 | 2:43 pm

Tightrope walker to attempt first crossing of Niagara Falls (Reuters)

Reuters - Canada agreed on Wednesday to allow a member of the Flying Wallenda family of daredevils to attempt a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls, clearing the way for the stunt some time during the summer.

Posted on 15 February 2012 | 8:02 pm

Mattel to issue William and Kate dolls for royal anniversary (Reuters)

Reuters - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are really getting dolled up for the first anniversary of their royal wedding.

Posted on 15 February 2012 | 6:08 pm

"Malachy" the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show (Reuters)

Kerry Blue Terrier Perrisblu Kennislain Chelsey celebrates with handler Bill McFadden after winning the Terrier Group at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York's Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS)Reuters - A placid Pekingese slowly trotted to victory on Tuesday at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, beating a Dalmatian, a German Shepherd, a Dachshund and three other canines to become the first of his breed to win the prestigious annual event since 1990.


Posted on 15 February 2012 | 6:29 am

Afghan govt asks for headscarves, less make-up on TV (Reuters)

Reuters - An Afghan government request that female television presenters don headscarves and avoid heavy make-up angered journalists on Tuesday, who said the move was proof authorities expected the Taliban to regain a share of power.

Posted on 15 February 2012 | 3:13 am

Partners main source of happiness around the globe: poll (Reuters)

A couple stands at the embankment of the Volga River in Samara, about 1000 km (620 miles) southeast of Moscow May 18, 2007. Pictures taken May 18, 2007. REUTERS/Sergei KarpukhinReuters - Nearly two-thirds of married couples and people with a significant other say their partner is the most important source of happiness in their lives, according to a new global poll released on Valentine's Day.


Posted on 14 February 2012 | 2:00 pm