In an effort to minimize the number of paw injuries in its canine force, police officials in Germany have mandated that all 20 members start wearing shoes. The German and Belgian shepherds of Dusseldorf police are currently being trained to walk in plastic fiber shoes designed by Wilhelm Fennen. Spokesman Andre Hartwich isn't sure if the dogs like wearing the new boots, but says the canine unit would have to get used to it.

A Manhattan judge threw out a $1 million lawsuit filed by a university student against New York University, after sustaining a hip injury during a Jell-O wrestling match. The incident took place during a dorm party called "Beach Bash," that involved an entire kiddie pool filled with the gelatin. Avram Wisnia, a junior, was pushed, resulting in a shattered hip.

The sales manager of a Long Island banquet hall in New York offered to donate a kidney to one of his former customers, who was about to die of a polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder at play in his mother's, grandmother's and brother's deaths. Matt Fulgieri, a 42-year-old father of two young boys who lives in Astoria, Queens, was left with only weeks to live, when he received a successful kidney transplant from Rick Bellando, who had become a friend after booking Fulgieri's wedding.

A Florida based-company claims they have found the first scientific way of finding true romance and said that the body odor is the main source of attraction. The dating company, ScientificMatch. com, claims to be the first service to use used its DNA matching to link somebody to that perfect someone. The service is scheduled to be launched Tuesday in Boston.

A 77-year old pensioner was almost banned from a social club after several members complained he was farting too much with utter disregard to his colleagues. Maurice Fox, admitted he had a problem with breaking wind too often but was quick to add he was "much better" after switching from cider to bitter