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New of the Weird: Which Buffoon Dictator Will Be Fired Next?
![Was Moammar Gadhafi the last of the "buffoon dictators," asked BBC News in October. His legend was earned not merely with his now-famous, dirty-old-man scrapbook of Condoleezza Rice photos. Wrote a BBC reporter, "One day [Gadhafi] was a Motown [backup] vocalist with wet-look permed hair and tight pants. The next, a white-suited comic-operetta Latin American admiral, dripping with braid." Nonetheless, Gadhafi had competition, according to an October report in the journal <em>Fo</em><em>reign Policy</em>. For example, the son of Equatorial Guinea's dictator owns, among other eccentric luxuries, a $1.4 million collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. North Korea's Kim Jong Il owns videos of almost every game Michael Jordan ever played for the Chicago Bulls.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/66553539-06132409.jpg "Was Moammar Gadhafi the last of the \"buffoon dictators,\" asked BBC News in October. His legend was earned not merely with his now-famous, dirty-old-man scrapbook of Condoleezza Rice photos. Wrote a BBC reporter, \"One day [Gadhafi] was a Motown [backup] vocalist with wet-look permed hair and tight pants. The next, a white-suited comic-operetta Latin American admiral, dripping with braid.\" Nonetheless, Gadhafi had competition, according to an October report in the journal <em>Fo</em><em>reign Policy</em>. For example, the son of Equatorial Guinea's dictator owns, among other eccentric luxuries, a $1.4 million collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia. North Korea's Kim Jong Il owns videos of almost every game Michael Jordan ever played for the Chicago Bulls.")
Was Moammar Gadhafi the last of the "buffoon dictators," asked BBC News in October. His legend was earned not merely with his now-famous, dirty-old-man scrapbook of Condoleezza Rice photos. Wrote a BBC reporter, "One day [Gadhafi] was a Motown [backup]...Tags: Manulife Financial Corporation, Nigeria, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Muammar Gaddafi
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Science Connections: Mulling the Origins of Mulberry Fruit
TribLocal - EvanstonWe rely on plants for almost all of our most basic needs: the air we breathe, the food we eat, shelter from the elements, and …... -
Ferry sinks off Papua New Guinea; 150 missing
World NowFerry sinking: Merchant ships rush to aid passengers of a ferry that sank off the coast of Papua New Guinea.... -
A ‘life changing trip’ leads to lifelong passion for West African drumming, people
TribLocal - Grayslake » NewsAndy Hochman’s palms hit a hand drum in an odd rhythm that sounds a bit like, “Let’s a go now.” Sitting next to Hochman, Natasha …... -
Military unrest mars hopes for Guinea-Bissau election
World NowIn Guinea-Bissau, soldiers reportedly sealed off the parts of the capital on Thursday and ringed the home of the prime minister, lobbing grenades. The unrest comes weeks before an election once seen as a chance for one of the most troubled states in... -
Guinea-Bissau military arrests Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Jr.
World NowMilitary officials in the tiny West African coastal nation known for its illegal drug trade said Friday that Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Jr. had been arrested on accusations of plotting with Angola to crush his country’s military.... -
U.S. apologizes to Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan, again
World NowThe U.S. apologized Friday after one of India’s biggest movie stars, Shahrukh Khan, was detained at immigration -- again -- on his way to give a speech at Yale. The Bollywood sensation was reportedly held for nearly two hours at the airport in White... -
Brown County Fair: Daily Events
MONDAY Outside exhibitors/concessionaires set up, 8 a.m. Open class youth horse show, “Roundup,” 8-9 a.m., Horse Arena Entry day, All 4-H non-livestock exhibits, 3-6 p.m., Hockey Building Judging: 4-H county fair only flower exhibits, 4-6 p....Tags: Agriculture, Charity, John Anderson, Homes, Arts
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Guinea Pig Adoption Info
KTLA NewsWee Companions WeeCompanions.org Cavy Haven CavyHaven.orgTags: KTLA
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150 Guinea Pigs Dropped off at SoCal Animal Shelter
KTLA NewsBALDWIN PARK, Calif. -- Dozens of guinea pigs are looking for good homes after 150 of the fuzzy creatures were dropped off at the Baldwin Park Animal Shelter. Some of the guinea pigs are pregnant, others are sick. Once the animals are healthy, the job...Tags: KTLA
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Prosecutors To Drop Charges Against Strauss-Kahn
Prosecutors will drop sexual assault charges against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn at his next court appearance in two weeks, or earlier, because of doubts about the credibility of the alleged victim, the New York Post said Tuesday.
The newspaper...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Elections, Crimes, New York, Dominique Strauss-Kahn
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