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Donkeys in Egypt now to wear Diaper Nappies ?

Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:03 am
by Nilegoddess
Found this interesting snippet and had to share it with others :

Donkeys ordered to wear diapers in Egypt

Cairo, Dec 31 : Donkeys have been banned from walking around in the streets of Egypt's southwestern al-Wadi al-Gadeed governorates without wearing diapers, an official said.

Mohammed Haround said the measure was to "preserve the aesthetic and cultural scene of the governorate which currently witnesses an unprecedented boom in tourism". "Diapers are available in the markets at low prices," Haroun was quoted by the official MENA news agency as saying Tuesday. He added that owners of the donkeys who violate this decision will be fined.

Donkeys are vital for many Egyptians since they can easily carry 20-30 percent of their body weight and are helpful in farming. Donkeys and donkey-drawn carts are a common sight in Egypt's cities and countryside.

http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-66686.html

Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:22 am
by Semsema
No doubt some enterprising soul with realise that the full bags can be sold to people who want to use natural compost for their flowers/vegetables!

More enterpeneurs in the making.