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Always Remember

A South Carolina man who claimed to be a New York City firefighter and spoke publicly while wearing an FDNY dress uniform about his heroic efforts on 9/11, has admitted that he made the whole thing up. – Global Post He stood on the podium and looked out at the sullen crowd. Mothers hugged sons. … Continue reading »

Am I Ugly?

If you’re seeking an honest opinion, Youtube probably isn’t the place to get it. The notoriously nasty commentators now hold the self-esteem of several pre-teen girls who are posting “Am I Ugly Videos” to the site. – Inquisitr She turned on the camera and sat on the bed. He leaned back in his chair and … Continue reading »

A Real Man

A Nicaraguan father took his 16-year-old son to a brothel on his birthday to do away with his virginity. – Huffington Post They walked through the narrow dirt roads that divided the dilapidated buildings. He placed his hand on his son’s shoulder. “Are you excited?” The boy looked up with a goofy smile and kicked a rock that laid … Continue reading »

What Remains

The skeletal remains of 14-year-old Ohio runaway Nicholle Coppler, who went missing in 1999, have been found after the home where she was last seen was demolished, according to police. – MSNBC He dropped his hat on a small wooden table and hung his heavy winter coat on the hook. His face was full of … Continue reading »

A Patriotic Flag Burning

A Michigan man whose son was killed while on patrol in Iraq in 2005 burned the New Jersey flag on his outdoor grill in protest after learning flags in that state were ordered flown at half-staff for the death of Whitney Houston. – Detroit News The flag stood on a small green hill next to … Continue reading »

A Necessary Trap

Amine El Khalifi’s plan to wreak havoc was proceeding as hoped: An al-Qaida associate handed him an automatic weapon to kill security officers inside the U.S. Capitol. A bomb-laden vest would detonate the building. He would die as a martyr. – Associated Press “They gave him the gun,” he said. “They gave him the explosives. … Continue reading »

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