Cats, dogs and a cruel trade in fur 

December 21, 2006 on 9:15 am | In Dalmatian News & Views |

THAT cuddly cat in a basket may look like a lovable toy for a child, but in the case of one picked up in a Shetland gift shop by MEP Struan Stevenson, a judicious DNA test proved that, in a particularly grotesque irony, the toy was actually made from…
Source: news.scotsman.com

Penguins Top James Bond Again In Turkey-Day Takedown 
“Happy Feet” topped “Casino Royale” for the second week in a row; however, both films made the all-time Thanksgiving-weekend top five.
Source: www.mtv.com

Picture-perfect greetings 
SALISBURY — Christmas photos and cards created on the computer are becoming an increasingly popular way to personalize holiday greetings. Families on the Delmarva Peninsula are part of the trend in a big way.
Source: www.delmarvanow.com

And the richest fictional character is… 
Santa Claus has lost the top slot on Forbes magazines’ list of the 15 richest fictional characters to defence contractor Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks.
Source: www.abc.net.au