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Woman, 107, not giving up on love

CHONGQING, China, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A 107-year-old woman in the Chinese city of Chongqing says she is looking to get married for the first time in her life.

Wang Guiying said at her advanced age she is growing increasingly concerned that time is running out on her chance at finding a husband, The Sun (Britain) reported Monday.

"I'm already 107 and I still haven't got married," Wang said. "What will happen if I don't hurry up and find a husband?"

Wang said finding an ideal mate would also allow her to become less of a burden to her family members, who she says have their own familial concerns to focus on.

"My nephews and nieces are getting older and their children are already tied up with their own families and I am becoming more and more of a burden," she said.

The Sun said Wang does have at least one prerequisite for a potential hubby. She requires any potential suitors to be at least 100 years old.

Police: Ninja-clad man tried to steal ATMs

PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Authorities said they are searching for a man who dressed as a ninja who attempted to steal two ATMs in Florida.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's spokeswoman Teri Barbera said security cameras recorded footage of the man, described as heavyset with a noticeable pot belly, attempting to steal an ATM Dec. 29 outside Colonial Bank, the Palm Beach Post reported Monday.

Barbera said security cameras outside a Walgreens recorded the man, whose black ninja costume revealed only his eyes, attempting to steal another ATM Tuesday.

The spokeswoman said she does not know the method the ninja-clad man used to try to steal the ATMs, but both attempts were unsuccessful.

Marlins seek new plus-sized dance crew

MIAMI, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The Florida Marlins announced they are bringing back their all-male dance team for the 2009 season and are seeking their most enthusiastic plus-sized fans.

Marlins officials said the success of the Marlins' Manatees during the 2008 season led them to decide to continue into the 2009 season, and auditions for the largest men with the best dance moves will be held Jan. 18 at U.S. Century Bank Arena in Miami, WFOR-TV, Miami, reported Monday.

The team said the Manatees will perform dance routines at Friday and Saturday home games during the 2009 season.

While the dance team does not offer any paychecks, the Marlins said the Manatees will get free admission to home games.

Man finds coin lost for 102 years

LONDON, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- A British man said he has found a gold sovereign, worth about $222, that was lost on his farm more than 100 years ago.

Alan Booton, 64, said he heard a story about a previous occupant of the Greatham, England, farm losing the coin, which was a gift for his daughter's wedding, in 1907, The Times of London reported Monday.

Booton said he found the lost coin with the help of metal detecting enthusiast John Forster. He said the coin bears the image of King Edward VII and St. George on the opposite side.