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Test Delivers a Message for Domestic Consumption
By MARTIN FACKLER
As North Korea announced the detonation of a nuclear device, its primary audience may be its own population.



You can hear shots and detonations earlier during the raid in Paris in this video. Here's what we know so far about the operation:http://cnn.it/1Qu05aU

“Kundalini, schmundalini, it’s great stuff.”

It's the Bad Sex Awards

The eight contenders for most toe-curling depiction of ‘full-figured copulation’ in fiction, include Morrissey and Erica Jong - from The Guardian.

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toe-curling
adj

1. causing feelings of acute embarrassment

detonationn.

1. The act of exploding.
2. An explosion.

remote control noun [C or U]
a system or device for controlling something such as a machine or vehicle from a distance, by using electrical or radio signals:
Have you seen the remote control for the TV anywhere?
The bomb was detonated by remote control.

remote-controlled
adjective
a remote-controlled model aircraft

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled By Soft Air USA Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys
Units: About 30,000
Importer: Soft Air USA Inc., of Grapevine, Texas
Hazard: The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire during charging, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Soft Air USA has received six reports of helicopters igniting, including one minor injury.

Description: This recall involves the remote-controlled helicopter toy “Fun2Fly Microcopter” with item number 91001. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 6 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches. The transmitter measures about 4 1/2 inches by 5 inches. “Fun2Fly” and “Microcopter” are printed on the packaging. The item number is printed above the UPC label.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores and other retailers nationwide from May 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopter and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Soft Air USA collect at (817) 210-4181 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or e-mail the company at Bhook@softairusa.com

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