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A Romanian model wants to improve the country's image by starting a political party for beautiful people, according to Orange news. Sanziana Buruiana would tax obese citizens and criminalize 'dumb blonde' jokes, saying "anyone like that needs to be put in prison." The party platform calls for a fine of $130 for adultery, and would limit all tourist guides to models in bikinis. Buruiana says the goal of the party platform is to boost Romania's tourism industry.

Charges Dropped in Case of 'W' Dollars Charges Dropped Against Woman Accused of Passing $200 Bill With President Bush's Picture on It The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2004 - A case of funny money has ended happily for a woman who had been charged with passing a bogus $200 bill with President George W. Bush's picture on it. Prosecutors in Pennsylania's Westmoreland County dropped all charges Friday against Deborah L. Trautwine, 51, after she paid the store in real currency.Trautwine "wasn't aware that it ... wasn't actual legal tender," said her attorney, Harry Smail Jr.Trautwine could not be reached...