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- 4 gored during the annual bull run in Spain. No one is suprised.
- Hope it last! Two former Sudanese enemies (one ex-rebel, one President, who came to power in a coup) signed a new constitution. A coalition government is expected by August 9.
- Have you jumped clear across the Great Wall of China on a skateboard? Na, me either. This was the first time it was done without motorized aid.
- North Korea says it'll resume 6-nation talks. Check back on Monday, when they pull out. Or on Tuesday, when they decided to rejoin. Or Wednesday, when they pull out...
- If all goes well, we'll be getting Canadian beef again in a week or two.
- If you don't want Canadian or American beef, how 'bout beef made in a labratory? A "new study" says that it may be possible.
- Like lemmings, 450 sheep jumped to their deaths in Istanbul, Turkey. Shepards across the globe are now on the lookout for copycats.
- I'll be like Drudge for a second here... I'll just link to a news search for "Hurricane Dennis", and call it the Hurricane Dennis NewsWire.
- Birmingham has been partly evacuated due to a security scare. Police say it's not connected to the 7/7 attacks. But it's still troublesome. Here's a site with the latest "wires", news, and information connected to the London bombings.
- Finally, there has been an unexpected side-effect of the 7/7 attacks: a surge in bicycle sales.