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Scientists: Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects (AP)
July 5, 2008
AP - A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks going all night long.
Chestnut wins hot dog contest after eat-off (AP)
July 5, 2008
AP - Joey Chestnut reclaimed the top spot at the annual hot dog eating contest in Coney Island on Friday after first tying with archrival Takeru Kobayashi in a 10-minute chow-down and then beating him in a five-dog eat-off.
Smooth sailing for yacht builders despite economy (AP)
July 5, 2008
AP - Fuel prices are soaring and credit markets tightening, but the super-rich are still lining up to pay tens of millions of dollars for mega yachts.
Miniature dachshund gnaws off diabetic owner's toe (AP)
July 5, 2008AP - An Illinois woman says her beloved miniature dachshund gnawed off her right big toe while she was asleep. Linda Floyd told the Alton Telegraph for a story Wednesday that her beloved Roscoe was euthanized because of safety concerns.
Swedish man wins bike for 'most ridiculous commute' (AFP)
July 5, 2008
AFP - A man deemed to have the shortest and "most ridiculous commute" in Malmoe has won a bicycle as part of a campaign to reduce car traffic in the southern Swedish city , an organiser said Friday.
Researchers open secret cave under Mexican pyramid (Reuters)
July 5, 2008
Reuters - Archeologists are opening a cave
sealed for more than 30 years deep beneath a Mexican pyramid to
look for clues about the mysterious collapse of one of ancient
civilization's largest cities.
Man accused of faking heart attacks to avoid bills (AP)
July 5, 2008AP - A 52-year-old Milwaukee-area man has been accused of faking heart attacks to avoid paying restaurant bills and cab fares.
New West Nile virus strain may worsen epidemic (Reuters)
July 5, 2008
Reuters - A new strain of West Nile virus is
spreading better and earlier across the United States, and may
thrive in hot American summers, researchers said on Thursday.
Analysis: Obama's centrist emphasis gives GOP ammo (AP)
July 5, 2008
AP - Is Barack Obama close to being shadowed by giant flip-flops and, worse, having the image stick with people all the way to the voting booth?
Couple maintain Portugal's ceramic penis tradition (Reuters)
July 5, 2008
Reuters - Husband and wife
Francisco and Casilda Figueiredo are among the last exponents
of a traditional Portuguese handicraft -- making ornamental
ceramic penises.
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