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Hey Obama Cut Foreign Aid And Give Us Our Government Back

August 5, 2011 12:28am by venusrising

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In My Life

Hey, U.S. Government, let’s cut down on foreign aid. Whatever happened to charity begins at home? Read more

Congress Candidate NM Mayor Resendiz Boozing Signed 9 Contracts Drunk

August 4, 2011 10:31pm by hearit

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In The News

Booze and mayors isn’t such a hot mix lately: New Mexico’s Sunland Park mayor--and congressional candidate—claims drunkenness while signing contracts. It’s all not turning out so well for the city that’s being sued for $1,000,000 million dollars over the drinks-plus-a-pen scenario.  And it’s not just one. Read more

Los Angeles Commissioner Abrams Blames Spine Tumor for Child Pornography

August 4, 2011 4:49pm by hearit

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In The News

It's the best 'reason' yet for viewing child pornography: Los Angeles Commissioner Albert Abrams blames charges he allegedly viewed hundreds or at least 100 downloads of kiddie porn are related to a split personality--after a tumor's growth on his spine. The FBI says Abrams has been downloading pictures of kids as young as age four using the moniker "boywonderusa".  Read more

Yes Splitting Atoms Is Illegal At Home Avoid Atomic Meltdowns On A Stove

August 3, 2011 7:12pm by copythat

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In The News

A Swedish guy's gotten himself in trouble after trying to split atoms. Those atomic experiments took place in his kitchen -- a minor meltdown on a stove dubbed just a 'hobby' by Richard Handl. It seems Handl's been housing radioactive elements of radium, americium and uranium in his apartment -- in the south of Sweden. Read more

Lithuania Mayor Zuokas Likes Bikes Tank Crushes Illegally Parked Mercedes Car

August 3, 2011 1:07am by hearit

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In The News

A Lithuania mayor is tough on crime: Vilnius Mayor Arturas Zuokas is making clear how he feels about rude people who park luxury cars like Mercedes on his city streets: The mayor speaks straight from the heart--and breaks the heart of car lovers while rolling over a new Mercedes using a military tank that crushes the car. The mayor would like bike lanes utilized. Read more

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Investigated in Free Pot to Vote Lansing Giveaway

August 1, 2011 11:46pm by hearit

Happened: 
In The News

Perhaps the thought was that a relaxed voter is a good voter: Some question what could’ve been smoked when a Michigan medical marijuana dispensary decided to offer half a gram of free pot to those registering to vote for Lansing city council members. The pot clinic's being investigated by the attorney general. It's just trying to remember what for. Read more

Wisconsin Mayor Apologizes for 3 Day Drinking Binge Passing Out Drunk in Bar

August 1, 2011 9:32pm by hearit

Happened: 
In The News

Much of the nation has experienced its own set of alcohol-infused set of events at one point or another. But then most of the nation isn't acting mayor. A Wisconsin mayor apologizes for a 3-day alcoholic binge where he ended passed out in a Sheboygan bar. Yet Mayor Bob Ryan doesn't want to step down. He refuses to resign. Read more

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No Cash for Gold Taiwan Exchanges Precious Metal for Dog Feces Poop Cleanup

August 1, 2011 8:36pm by copythat

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In The News

It's one better than American ads for turning gold jewelry into cash: Taiwan plans to turn dog feces into gold -- bars. Winnings could equal more than a month's salary in the New Taipei City of northern Taiwan as it prompts canine owners to clean up after those canines. It's an incentive that's literally worth gold. And, this time, the dog poop doesn't have to be weighed. Read more

Father Wants Breivik Son Dead Oslo Gunman Enters Court July 25 as 76 Dead

July 25, 2011 5:45pm by hearit

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In The News

The death toll of 86 has been lowered to 76 as, July 25, Anders Behring Breivik enters court for the first time in the terrorist bombing and youth camp shooting massacre in Oslo--the gunman confesses to the shooting and bomb attacks but denies criminal responsibility. He says he was saving Norway from Muslims. His father wants him dead. Read more

No One Wants to Ring that Bell Zero Applicants in CA City Manager Job

July 21, 2011 4:18pm by hearit

Happened: 
In The News

The infamous California city that had people clamoring to be part of its local government is having a hard time. It seems no one wants to be part of Bell. Or even distantly related. It was that scandal that robbed Bell of $5.5 million dollars--with 8 arrested and six city leaders convicted of robbing blue-collar constituents. Read more