Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:50:12 +0100 DUBLIN (Reuters) - An unemployed Irish artist has built a home from the shredded remains of 1.4 billion euros (1.16 billion pounds), a monument to the "madness" he says has been wrought on Ireland by the single currency, from a spectacular construction boom to a wrenching bust. Frank Buckley built the apartment in the lobby of a Dublin office building that has lain vacant since its completion four years ago at the peak of an ill-fated construction boom, using bricks of shredded euro notes he borrowed from Ireland's national mint. ... (Source: Reuters)
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:40:11 +0100 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vodkas flavored with citrus and berry have been around for years and recently some newer brands have been trying to create buzz with unusual flavors. But this holiday season, for the first time, the world's largest vodka brand is trying to appeal to Americans' sweet tooth with zany flavors like "fluffed marshmallow" and "whipped cream." Faced with relentless competition from established and upstart brands, Smirnoff's owner -- the London-based beverage group Diageo Plc -- took inspiration from things like cookie-scented candles and vanilla-scented laundry soap. ... (Source: Reuters)
The art work of Iranian artist Naser Hooshmand Vaziri who has ...
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:50:02 +0200 (Reuters) - The art work of Iranian artist Naser Hooshmand Vaziri who has attached disused green bottles to a tree - representing leaves - is seen in Lavasan, northern Tehran October 10, 2011. Vaziri has created a sculpture garden using recycled materials in an open-air museum, which attracts hundreds of Iranians on a weekly basis. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi (IRAN - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)
Republican freshman class president Rep. Austin Scott, R- Ga., ...
Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:20:14 +0200 (AP) - Republican freshman class president Rep. Austin Scott, R- Ga., leaves a meeting with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Capitol Hill on Thursday, June 2, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Bombon Dulcito (Marshmallow), a policeman dressed as clown, ...
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:40:02 +0100 (Reuters) - Bombon Dulcito (Marshmallow), a policeman dressed as clown, jokes before boarding a vehicle to a school for a performance in the municipality of San Nicolas de los Garza, neighbouring Monterrey January 19, 2011. Amid jokes and laughter, two Mexican police officers dressed as clowns hope to instil values into the children of the country's richest city at a time when drug cartels have forced escalated violence and recruit more and more young assassins every day. Officers Tomas and Alexandro put on makeup for 40 minutes every day to portray Bombon Dulcito (Marshmallow) and Trompetillas (Little Trumpets) in a laudable and uncommon initiative in a country where police are constantly accused of corruption and of being infiltrated by drug traffickers. Picture taken January 19, 2011. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: CRIME LAW SOCIETY)
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