Wild Wonders of Europe

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Image: Wild Wonders of Europe, detail of European bee eater, by Markus Varesvuo

Our friends at Wild Wonders of Europe have proudly announced the appearance of a collection of photos capturing some of Europe's rare and awesome wildlife in National Geographic. Don't miss these amazing exclusive photos...ranging from cute and cuddly to comic with some solid spectacular in between.

To get a routine feast for the eyes, join Wild Wonders of Europe on Facebook.

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Build-a-Bear Toys Used in Drug Operation

We've seen suitcases made out of cocaine, and a cast made out of cocaine, but this is a new low, because it uses a child's toy.

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Steve McNair's death ruled a homicide

Police rule on the ex-NFL star's death, but say little about the 20-year-old woman found dead with him.

Steve McNair

Rookie cop makes heroic move after graduation

Dariel Firpo thwarts a mugger just minutes after graduating from the New York Police Academy.

Rookie cop

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• Doughnut store run by cops
• Ex-D.C. mayor charged with stalking

What to eat after you've overindulged

If you pigged out over the Fourth of July weekend, try these six tricks to fight belly bloat fast.

What to eat after you've overindulged

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• Find flat belly foods
• Healthy summertime treats

Holiday

The staff here at Carolina Naturally will be going on holiday for the next week but we will keep up with this site.

Ode To Joy

Andre Rieu Orchestra

Cities where wages are rising, falling fastest

Cities in one particular state are being hit especially hard when it comes to declining salaries.

Cities where wages are rising, falling fastest

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• Current U.S. jobless rate
• Pricey cities that pay off

Fatal monorail collision at Walt Disney World

An operator of a monorail at Walt Disney World died Sunday morning when two monorails crashed. Several guests were on the monorail at the time of the accident, but they are not seriously injured. It happened at the Ticket and Transportation Center station.

A person who was on the scene reported to the news stations that they head a loud explosion and saw the mangled trains in the station. They tried to run to get people out of the front of the crashed train. They saw a family make it out, but the driver

The monorails involved were the pink and purple trains, according to Local 6 in Orlando; pink was moving and hit purple, which was stationary.

Two monorails crash at Disney World overnight, one Cast Member dead

Billabong fossils end Australia's dinosaur drought

The discovery of two massive plant-eating titanosaurs, and a velociraptor-like predator, promises to put Australia on the global dinosaur map at last.

Billabong fossils

Police crackdowns may encourage drug use

Tough law enforcement may have the perverse effect of making drugs more affordable.

Police encourage drug use

'Hippy' monkey is a killer when starved of sex

The world's most peaceful primate is observed launching a lethal attack, giving clues to the origins of human gang warfare.

'Hippy' monkey is a killer when starved of sex

Computer reveals stone tablet 'handwriting' in a flash

Identifying individual carving styles on ancient tablets takes years of training – and even then can be up for debate – but now a computer can do it in seconds.

Stone tablet 'handwriting'

Estonians sing to lift spirits amid slump

More than 20,000 choir singers gathered Sunday to fill the air with positive vibes as Estonians took their minds off a crippling recession in a mass celebration of folk songs.

Estonia

Victory

Bond and Andre Rieu

16 dead, about 320,000 flee homes in China floods

Residents transfer to safe places on a handmade rafts in the flood in Liuzhou, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Saturday July 4, 2009.

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More on the China flood:

Floods trap 300 teens at school in southern China

In Honduras coup the truth is as strange as any banana republic fiction

The bloodless army-backed coup that has engulfed Honduras has reminded the world of the original banana republic - with more implausible twists than a Graham Greene novel.

Banana Republic

Is Mark Sanford right in the head?

South Carolina governor Mark Sanford just gave an interview with AP saying that his mistress is his soul mate but he wants to reconcile with his wife for the kids and his career.

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In answer to the initial question: NO. He's a repugican ... enough said.

Entire High-Rise Building Tips Over

A newly built and unoccupied 13-story apartment building in Shanghai fell over with no apparent provocation.

Entire High-Rise Building Tips Over

Don't make me hurt you, old man

That's when the lad found out that the old man had been an army boxer with Her Majesty's Royal Engineers.

Oops!

Don't make me hurt you, old man

Man outlives savings — twice

At 107, Larry Haubner is vigorous as ever, but his money is about to run out again.

Man outlives savings — twice

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• Find secrets of longevity
• World's oldest man

Most overlooked car-safety hazards

Preventing these common problems from getting out of hand will keep you safe and save you money.

10 most overlooked car-safety hazards

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• Safety checks before you buy
• Best cars by initial quality

Daily Almanac

The Almanac - July 5

Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2009.
There are 179 days left in the year.
The moon is waxing.

Today In History July 5, 2009

Our Readers

Some of our readers today have been in:

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Troms, Troms, Norway
Genk, Limburg, Belgium
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
London, England, United Kingdom
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium
Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
Rugby, England, United Kingdom
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

as well as Vietnam, Wales, Italy, and the United States

Daily Horoscope

Today's horoscope says:

You will wake up with a lot of high energy coursing through your body this morning, which will go a long way toward fueling some high productivity!
This is a great day to tackle that project you've been putting off for so long -- cleaning the garage, organizing your clutter, balancing your checkbook, cleaning out the refrigerator.
The things that you were dreading will suddenly be enjoyable for you, so make the most of it.
Dig in.
You'll feel a great sense of accomplishment.

You bet ... just as soon as that high energy arrives