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Monthly Archives: March 2008
I can think of a few names
Bush library searches for Web site name AUSTIN – While President Bush’s advisers were taking offers on an ideal spot for his library and museum, they probably should have paid more attention to the virtual real-estate market. Officials finally settled … Continue reading
Stuff Christians Like
A blogger writes about stuff he thinks Christians like. For example: Highly specialized Bibles The tankini Disguising gossip as a prayer Grape Juice Saying “I’ll pray for you” and then not Halloween Hating Tattoos for God Fun mission trips Lock … Continue reading
Victim takes his mugger to dinner
Julio Diaz has a daily routine. Every night, the 31-year-old social worker ends his hour-long subway commute to the Bronx one stop early, just so he can eat at his favorite diner. But one night last month, as Diaz stepped … Continue reading
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British marine threw himself onto grenade and suffers a bloody nose
A Royal Marine who threw himself onto an exploding grenade to save the lives of his patrol has been put forward for the UK’s highest military honour. Lance Corporal Matt Croucher, 24, a reservist from Birmingham, survived because his rucksack … Continue reading
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At the Death House Door
At the Death House Door is a personal and intimate look at the death penalty in the state of Texas through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett, who served 15 years as the death house chaplain to the infamous “Walls” … Continue reading
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Newspaper Troubles
The newspaper industry has experienced the worst drop in advertising revenue in more than 50 years. According to new data released by the Newspaper Association of America, total print advertising revenue in 2007 plunged 9.4% to $42 billion compared to … Continue reading
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The International Edible Book Festival
The International Edible Book Festival is held annually around April 1st. To date, the following countries have held this festival: Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, United States of America, … Continue reading
Global Warming Creates Odd Couples
Al Gore and his organization, the Alliance for Climate Protection, are hoping that a campaign pairing unlikely couples will generate more support for their cause. The commercials, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, will team up offbeat celebrity couples who may … Continue reading
At least he has a good arm
Announcer: “There have been many presidents who have thrown out first pitches, but I don’t now that anybody’s ever done it better than this particular president.”
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I’m not sure if I could ever vote for a bad bowler
Obama on bowling: ‘I was terrible’ ALTOONA, Pennsylvania (AP) — While Democrats increasingly worry about winning ugly, Barack Obama was losing beautifully at a bowling lane in this central Pennsylvania city. “My economic plan is better than my bowling,” Obama … Continue reading
It was an accident, I promise
Springtime is here, and it was time to mow the lawn for the first time in a long time. First on the agenda was to fill up the empty gas can, which cost me about $16 bucks – geeeeesh, back … Continue reading
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