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Daily Archives: 12 February 12, 2008
Deputy now suspended after dumping man from wheelchair
Tampa, Florida – The Hillsborough Co. Sheriff’s Office held a press conference at 10:30am regarding the deputy who can be seen on video dumping a man in a wheelchair onto the ground.They’ve announced that Deputy Charlette Jones has been relieved … Continue reading
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Beneficial Merry Go Round
A life-changing and life-saving invention – the PlayPump® water system — can provide easy access to clean drinking water, bring joy to children, and lead to improvements in health, education, gender equality, and economic development. The PlayPump systems are innovative, … Continue reading
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It’s doesn’t snow much in North Texas
So I knew nothing about this . . . The myth of “dibs,” the unofficial, controversial but widespread post-snowstorm practice of saving yourself a street-parking space with household junk, is somewhat grand: An industrious citizen gets out there with a … Continue reading
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Happy National Pancake Day
Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to … Continue reading
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She ain’t going to win Texas
For Clinton, Ohio and Texas Emerge as Key States to Win Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and her advisers increasingly believe that, after a series of losses, she has been boxed into a must-win position in the Ohio and Texas primaries … Continue reading
Dignity Village in Portland
This is to introduce you to a Village called Dignity Village, Inc. We are a formally mobile Tent City founded by homeless people for those in the homeless community that were sick and tired of living on the streets ,under … Continue reading
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A market for all things – Vegan Strip Club
You won’t find any meat at a new spot in Portland, but you will find a whole lot of flesh. Casa Diablo claims to be the world’s first vegan strip club — there’s no meat, eggs or dairy on the … Continue reading
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Interesting Democrat Super Delegate
Jason Rae is a typical junior in college. He spends several hours a day in class at Marquette University in Wisconsin where he is majoring in history and political science. He is closely following the Marquette basketball team and has … Continue reading
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One Lovable Pig
A cute little piglet born with heart-shaped markings on his side is the centre of attention as lovers gear up for Valentine’s Day this week. The 10-day-old Gloucester Old Spot piglet christened Valentine – what else? – is one of … Continue reading
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The Bible as Graphic Novel, With a Samurai Stranger Called Christ
Ajinbayo Akinsiku wants the world to know Jesus Christ, just not the gentle, blue-eyed Christ of old Hollywood movies and illustrated Bibles. Mr. Akinsiku says his Son of God is “a samurai stranger who’s come to town, in silhouette,†here … Continue reading
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Pinhole Art
I have been doing this method for over seven years. I was studying Australian Aboriginal art, and was inspired by their use of dots. I translated that by poking holes through paper. These are made one hole at a time … Continue reading
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Jesus for President
Welcome to the Jesus in 2008 Presidential Nominating and Platform Convention! Just as Democrats and Republicans meet every four years to chose candidates for President and Vice President, and to build political platforms declaring where they stand on important issues, … Continue reading
