Archive for August, 2009

World’s oldest dog dies in NY at 21 — or 147 (AP)

Written by on Monday, August 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – A wire-haired dachshund that held the record as the world’s oldest dog and celebrated its last birthday with a party at a dog hotel and spa has died at age 21 — or 147 in dog years.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Japan’s Democrats start forming new government (AFP)

Written by on Monday, August 31st, 2009 in 311747.

Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Hatoyama smiles as he leaves his residence to head to his party headquarters in Tokyo. The victorious party has begun talks on forming a new government, faced with the challenge of reviving the economy and reshaping ties with key allies after its crushing election win.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)AFP – Japan’s Democratic Party started talks on Monday on forming a new government, faced with the challenge of reviving the economy and reshaping ties with key allies after its crushing election win.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

LA fashion designer gets 59 years to life sentence (AP)

Written by on Monday, August 31st, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was sentenced Monday to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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