21. British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, long known for her rips, zips and chains, says she has given up her punkish ways. 22. Britain, long known as a feeble tennis nation, got seven players through to the second round. 23. Nebraska, long known for its beef and corn industries, is becoming a mecca for dairy farmers being pushed out of traditional dairy states like California and Pennsylvania. 24. Randle, long known for his wild antics, has been a repeat offender of face-paint rule. 25. Randle, long known for his crazy antics, has been a repeat offender of face-paint rule. 26. That would lead to the possibility of the World Series, long known as the October Classic, producing its first Mr. November. 27. The French Basque country, long known for violence by Basque separatists, seems to be starting down a peaceful path that local leaders hope will lead to autonomy. 28. The Josons and Perezes have been feuding for decades in Nueva Ecija, long known for its numerous warlords. 29. The two towns, long known as a heroin-smuggling center, have also developed into amphetamine markets, as heroin traffickers diversify their operations. 30. TOKYO -- Japanese streets, long known for their safety, are losing that reputation amid a rise in gun violence and other crime. |