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So, Venezuela Has a Toilet-Paper Shortage (Don't Laugh--Seriously) Okay, I Guess You Can Laugh. At Socialism.
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Carlene
- 2 days ago - theatlantic.com
Remember when you first learned what socialism was and somebody explained that it was nice in theory, but bad in practice? Here's the sort of thing they were talking about.
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Investigation Of Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Begins As Paramedic Is Arrested
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Carol
- 6 days ago - freedomoutpost.com
Earlier today it was revealed that a West, TX paramedic named Bryce Reed had been arrested on charges of possessing a destructive device, and also that a criminal investigation has been officially launched into the April 17th fertilizer plant explosion..
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FBI Doesn't Think It Needs a Warrant to Read Citizens' Email
Offbeat  (tags: abuse, usa, rights, computers, investigation, police, protection )

Abdessala
- 8 days ago - thinkprogress.org
Americans may think their email is private, but federal investigators may not agree. Documents uncovered by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) suggest the FBI is using subpoenas, not warrants, to read email.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE: 10 Dumbest Excuses People Give to Traffic Cops
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Cal
- 17 days ago - mnn.com
Did you think saying 'everybody was doing it' would help you avoid a ticket? Or 'I had to go to the bathroom'? Surprisingly, people use these well-worn tactics every day, a new survey shows.
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Muslims Outraged at Police Advert Featuring Cute Puppy Sitting in Policeman's Hat
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Gillian
- 24 days ago - dailymail.co.uk
A postcard featuring a cute puppy sitting in a policeman's hat advertising a Scottish police force's new telephone number has sparked outrage from Muslims. Tayside Police's new non-emergency phone number has prompted complaints from members of the
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Police Rescue Great Blue Heron on Long Island - Hartford Pets | Examiner.Com
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Dianne Ly
- 35 days ago - examiner.com
First it was an owl caught in a backyard soccer net, then it was a great horned owl rescued just Wednesday on the westbound side of the Long Island Express. Now police in Suffolk County report coming to the aid of a great blue heron stuck
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Joshua Tree National Park Graffiti Prompts Closure Of Rattlesnake Canyon Area
Offbeat  (tags: Joshua Tree National Park, The National Park Service, Joshua Tree Vandalism, protection, police )

Kelly
- 35 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
The National Park Service has enacted an emergency closure of Rattlesnake Canyon in California's Joshua Tree Park after reports of widespread graffiti and vandalism.
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Two Christians Beheaded in New Jersey By Muslim Man: Media, Silent!
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Carol
- 42 days ago - theminorityreportblog.com
While the national media covers the Oscar Pistorius murder case wall to wall, the gruesome murder and beheading of two Coptic Christians by a Muslim has been virtually blacked out.
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Fake Walker Book Titles: A Culling Be Warned, Most of These Are Ouchies. BY Matt Hrodey
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Roxie
- 50 days ago - milwaukeemag.com
Gov. Scott Walker's planned memoir, to be ghostwritten by national political writer Marc Thiessen, will be called Unintimidated: A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge. Walker opponents and supporters alike have suggested other titles LOL!!!
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Teen Fleeing From Police Gets Chomped in Butt By Police Canine - National Dogs | Examiner.Com
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Dianne Ly
- 54 days ago - examiner.com
A Hamden, Conn., teen, suspected of stealing a car, tried to outrun the police on Sunday, but he was no match for the specially trained canine that was sent out to retrieve him.
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Wisconsin : Patricia Randolph's Madravenspeak: Falling Down a Rabbit Hole Into DNR's Alternate Universe
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Roxie
- 75 days ago - host.madison.com
Attending the Natural Resources Board meetings always gives me the sense of falling down the rabbit hole, into the bowels of the Department of Natural Resources, landing in an upside-down alternate universe. Feb. 26 did not disappoint.
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The SCOOTER Store Power Wheelchair Company Raided in Federal Probe
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Chris
- 84 days ago - cbsnews.com
On Wednesday, 150 federal and state agents raided The SCOOTER Store headquarters in New Braunfels, Texas, and agents remain on the site. CBS News just spoke to an FBI agent Thursday morning who said workers will not be allowed back into headquarters
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Update: Man Allegedly Threatens to Sue Kind Woman Who Helped Him Get His Dog
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Caree
- 85 days ago - news.msn.com
Dave Thomas has allegedly threatened to sue the stranger who collected donations so he could get his dog out of a shelter. Thomas needed to pay more than $400 to get his dog back, but had only $6. The woman known as Maria Sanchez on Facebook said she ...
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Florida Man Arrested for Harassing a Baby Manatee - National Pet Rescue | Examiner.Com
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Dianne Ly
- 88 days ago - examiner.com
Ryan William Waterman, 21 of Fort Pierce was arrested Sunday and charged with harassing a manatee at Taylor Creek in St. Lucie County. Manatees are an endangered species in Florida
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Facebook Hacked, User Data Not Compromised ( Seriously? Believe It? Not on Your Life!)
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Chris
- 90 days ago - pcmag.com
Facebook is the latest company to reveal that it was the victim of hackers, but the company said users' personal information was not compromised by the breach. -_-
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