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January 9, 2007
Florida Gator fans found many ways to celebrate their team's victory over Ohio State Monday night. Perhaps the worst was the streaker who was critically injured after being struck by a motorist. Matthew Schlagheck, 23, of Longwood was streaking through the streets around 1 a. m. Tuesday when George Harrison, 24, struck him with his vehicle. Police said Harrison did not seem to be drinking or using drugs but they are awaiting a blood test to be certain.
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December 21, 2006
Topics children, santa, school, christmas, magic, teachers, teacher, sad, mail, post, head, office and wife
The Ladysmith Junior School in Exeter, Devon, U. K. was forced to issue an apology after parents complained the teachers have ruined the Christmas of their tiny tots by telling them that Santa Claus does not exist. One fuming parent said, "My wife and I make a special effort to keep the belief in Santa in our daughter's mind as we believe it adds to the magic of Christmas for her and her four-year-old brother.
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December 18, 2006
Indian runner Santhi Soundarajan won the silver medal at the Asian Games in the women's 800 meters earlier this month. On Monday, according to reports, Soundarajan's medal is in jeopardy of being taken away because she isn't a woman. Soundarajan took and failed a gender test in Doha, Qatar after the victory.
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December 13, 2006
Spencer's Gift shops is in hot water after selling x-rated Christmas decorations. The "Pornaments" depict characters such as reindeer and snowman in a variety of sexual poses.
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December 7, 2006
Famous British department store Harrods on Wednesday ordered the sacking of its Santa Claus for making "inappropriate remarks" to adult customers. According to the Sun online, Santa was assigned to the Father Christmas World at the flagship store in London's Knightsbridge. His seasonal contract was terminated after complaints from visitors.
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