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Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn't As Helpful As You Think

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:35:35 +0000

If you think you’re saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you — you’re not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it’s part of a specific campaign, it doesn’t actually do much good. This starving [...]

Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:15:30 +0000

An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer’s gun refused to fire. Turkish Party leader Ahmed Dogan had no time to think when a man rushed the stage and pushed a gun in his face, but the instant it became clear that the gun was faulty, [...]

Florida Governor Adopts Dog Then Returns It After Winning Election

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:38:19 +0000

We Americans are pretty good about forgiving public figures. Just look at Chris Brown’s album sales and Bill Clinton’s standing ovation on Sunday as examples. But there is one thing we still take very seriously, dogs. It’s because of a dog that Florida’s governor, Rick Scott, is facing a public relations nightmare. Back in 2010, [...]

The Funniest Fiscal Cliff Memes

Emerald Catron — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:37:13 +0000

Hey, did you hear the good news? We managed to avoid soaring headlong off the fiscal cliff yesterday. Granted, the House pulled the plug on a bill providing emergency aid to people whose lives were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to do it. But they did it. Hooray!(?)

Dead Candidate Wins Election in Alabama

Donald Deane — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:02:42 +0000

If there's any doubt how strong the GOP's hold on Alabama is, consider this -- a Republican nominee beat out the Democratic incumbent for a seat on the Bibb County Commission last week despite the fact that he died a month earlier. Congratulations, Alabama, on taking partisanship to a whole new level.