Entries Tagged 'World' ↓

Horses with disabilities can compete in the always exciting Special Rodeo in Alberta, Canada.

Courtesy of Yahoo! News

“I’m glad horses now get a second or first chance at competition.” - Alison (TPN Subscriber)
“It still maybe more useful to turn them into glue.” - GOP (TPN Sports Analyst)

Lebanese child throws up the piece sign during a protest organized by Lebanon's Hezbollah against the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip

Reuters News - “child flashes the victory sign” [read full story]

“Is there a typo on this report?” - Tina (TPN Subscriber)
“I guess you don’t get the joke, finger it out on your own” - GOP (TPN War Adviser)

UFO swept through a Japanese amusement park, Yomiuri Land, grabbing employees dressed in Santa Claus outfits before flying away

Reuters News - “outfits enjoy a ride at an amusement park in Tokyo” [read full story]

“What interest do Aliens have with Santa Claus?” - Alison (TPN Subscriber)
“They want the blue prints to his sled.” - GOP (TPN Science and Space Specialist)

Feared eaten, a local Belarus farmer captured a picture of the Abominable Snowman kidnapping his two circus kittens, Chester Sir Knight-n-tail and Santa Claws

Reuters News - “Cats are seen during the International Cat” [read full story]

“My pony was killed and according to my father it could of only had been a large primate like Yeti.” - Todd (TPN Subscriber)

“Its easy to believe the Yeti part but I have a real hard time believing a grown man had a pony.” - GOP (TPN Cryptozoologist Expert)

A thief posing as Santa Claus was scared off after local Snowman guarding an east side residential home attacked the fake Kris Kringle

AFP News - “Santa Claus costume feeds a beluga, or white whale” [read full story]

“He would of gotten away with it had he used the fireplace.” - Alison (TPN Subscriber)
“All the more reason to have a snowman in your yard.” - GOP (TPN Subscriber)

Klan leaders plot their next move

Courtesy of AP News

“Is the Klan really gaining in strength again? Scary!” - Tina (TPN Subscriber)
“I am double checking this news report but according to my research the Klan is usually not Mideast descent.” GOP (TPN Editor)

Failure to pass tax increase for public transit leads to train overcrowding

Courtesy of AP News

“Reminds me of riding the subway in New York, more Pakistanis than Americans.” - Todd (TPN Subscriber)
“Hey, Todd your comment is a totally uncalled for and you are now banned from writing on TPN” - Admin Tarin (TPN Mid-East Correspondent)

Pope reported as speechless over election results

Courtesy of AP News

“That’s the same thing I said.” - Todd (TPN Subscriber)
“I was speechless because I was choking on tears of joy!” - Howard Down (TPN Political Analyst)

Chinese Communists cheer the election of their new ruler

AP News - “apparent victory in Obama” [read full story]

“Thats crazy we have two world leaders with the same name.” - Tina (TPN Subscriber)
“Supposedly China’s Obama can’t proof his citizenship either.” - GOP (TPN Reporter)

AP News - “Tzipi Livni speaks during a conference on public diplomacy” [read full story]

“She is such a great leader, I think.” Tina (former Obama supporter)

“I hate public speaking to a bunch of hecklers.” - Howard Downs (TPN Public Relations)

Balting Boro from Bhakatpara, India dressed in a store bought Woody Allen costume for Halloween

AP News - “I was shopping near the secretariat..” [read full story]

“I can’t wait to dress up tomorrow night, I think I’m going to be Sarah Palin.” - I.M. Balding (TPN Janitor)

“That’s a great idea, I bet no one else will be Palin for Halloween.” Todd (TPN Subscriber)

Paramount released a photo from a new Adrien Brody movie where he portrays a handicapped brother of Indy driver Adam Gardener

Reuters News - “..Francisco Longo, president of the Brazilian importer of Ferrari..” [read full story]

“I just adore Adrien Brody and I love Loser’s Lucks former frontman and now Indy racer Adam Gardener even more” - Tina (TPN Subscriber)
“I’m glad to see that Adam is a successful driver nowadays.” - Charles Springhart (TPN Zoologist)

Crowd upset from an increase in accidents due to sloppy handwriting on street sign

AP News - “Syrians hold a banner..” [read full story]

“These people don’t seem too upset.” - Todd (TPN read)
“As you know my background in safety has proven this street sign in fact if too dangerous.” - GOP (Editor)

Leader of pro-Indian local political group Awami National Conference, Muzaffar Shah, sings Who Let The Dogs Out.

AP News - “..Indian parties .. started .. in the Himalayan region..” [read full story]

“This guy has horrible taste in music. That song is so not hot anymore.” Tina (TPN Subscriber)
“I’m not sure if he would sing that song” - Howard Downs

Hong Kong Presidential candidate has been said to rip off candidates from various countries

AFP News - “A man walks towards a glass door on which a placard depicting US Democratic candidate Senator Barack Obama..” [read full story]

“Looks like that candidate needs to ‘change’ his campaign slogan..” - Todd (Sports Fan)

“This is a serious crime to use Obama’s name like this.” - Howard Downs (Lead Analyst)