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A certain group of roadside workers are being asked to add to their uniforms and it could be bad for business.

A Spanish mayor in the town of Els Alamus, near Barcelona has issued a warning to roadside prostitutes. Wear reflective traffic vests or face a $56 fine. The mayor José Maria Bea says over the last months about ten prostitutes have begun wearing the lime green vests over their chosen uniforms. Bea says anyone can be fined for standing or walking along highways without wearing vests but is urging prostitutes to participate since most of their time and business is spent on the dangerous roadways.  read more »

A psychic octopus is getting back to his old job after predicting the Spanish victory in the world cup and receiving a trophy of this own.

Paul the Octopus turned into a worldwide celebrity after successfully picking the winner of eight world cup matches. And now that the soccer showdown is over Paul will settle down at the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany where he has become a feature attraction. Sea Life Supervisor Daniel Fey says it’s time for Paul to say good-bye to the world. Fey says he really enjoyed all the media attention and visitors but needs to retire from the spotlight.  read more »