Christmas lights removed from inside dog

 England - A British woman said surgeons saved her 7-year-old dog`s life after he swallowed a foot-long string of Christmas lights. Sharon Fay, 45, of Southampton, England, said she became concerned when she spotted bits of wire sticking out of her mixed breed canine Charlie`s droppings. "I hadn`t even noticed that the lights had been chewed at this stage but it quickly became clear what had happened," Fay said. "Back in March he ate one of my scarves and needed an operation to remove it, but I thought it was just a one time incident as he hadn`t shown any signs that he was going to be a repeat offender. Veterinarians took an X-ray of Charlie`s stomach and discovered a foot-long string of Christmas lights and a shoelace. More

Cow stuck in frozen swimming pool

Germany – This poor cow was frozen when she fell into an iced over swimming pool and found she couldn’t get out.
The cow managed to make a brief break for freedom when the rest of her herd were being rounded up for the slaughterhouse.
However, her escape was thwarted when she slipped onto the icy pool and plunged in.
The startled owners of the pool called the police and fire brigade after realizing the cow was frozen fast. More

Hobbit`s visual effects leaves fans feeling sick

New Zealand - It was supposed to look incredible on screen - but The Hobbit has left many cinema-goers dizzy and nauseous. The film was shot in 3D and at a camera speed of 48 frames per second instead of the traditional 24, which is said to improve picture quality. But many of those who saw the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in New Zealand said they felt disorientated and sick. One cinema-goer said it was like being on a rollercoaster, adding: "You have to hold your stomach down and let your eyes pop at first to adjust. This is not for wimps."