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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 01 August, 2019 @ 02:40:28
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Dolphin adopts baby whale in ‘astonishing’ first known case
Orphan began to behave like his adopted family, researchers observed
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/dolphin-adopts-whale-bottlenose-melon-headed-calf-french-polynesia-a9029276.html
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Shetland murder: Woman found with ‘throat slashed’ on remote Scottish island
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/shetland-murder-tracy-walker-dead-throat-slashed-police-scotland-lerwick-a9029371.html
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Plastic bag sales down by 90% since 5p charge introduced
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-08-01/plastic-bag-sales-down-by-90-since-5p-charge-introduced/
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Errr, how can that be? Sales were zero before the charge was introduced, so they've gone up not down.
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Thought for the day there, U4ea!
Only thing I can suggest...
according to Government figures
;)
(Although it could relate to the number of plassie bags the supermarkets bought to give away)
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Greek Dog Who Mourned Death of Owner at Shrine Has Been Taken
The modern day Hachiko in Nafpaktos, who stole peoples hearts when he refused to leave the roadside shrine marking where his owner was killed in a car accident, has disappeared after being taken by unknown individuals.
The people who took the dog simply left a note, without even saying who they are or leaving any contact information. The note which they left next to his tiny, makeshift doghouse says the following:
“Hi, we took the dog with us. We drove by and couldn’t just leave it. Don’t worry, we will take good care of him. We will contact the newspaper that wrote about his story, with news about the dog.”
It is altogether believable that this modern-day Hachiko has found a new home, where he is finally well-cared for again and has a decent home away from busy roads.
However, the people of Nafpaktos are extremely upset over the taking of the dog and have demanded that he be returned and left at the shrine of his beloved master, where he had chosen to live.
This opinion was echoed by a woman who had taken care of the dog.
https://greece.greekreporter.com/2019/07/31/greek-dog-who-mourned-death-of-owner-at-shrine-has-been-taken/
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Strictly Come Dancing: First crop of celebs are revealed
Former England goalkeeper David James, EastEnders actress Emma Barton, comedian Chris Ramsey and YouTuber Saffron Barker will compete on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-49186435
"celebs"... well, I've heard of David James
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Listeria risk from ready-to-eat cooked meat evaluated in Greece
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2019/08/listeria-risk-from-ready-to-eat-cooked-meat-evaluated-in-greece/
Might be of interest to insomniacs