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- October 21st, 2008, 10:24 pm
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: 'Walter Reed' for combat dogs opens at Texas base
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1098
'Walter Reed' for combat dogs opens at Texas base
AP – SAN ANTONIO – A new $15 million veterinary hospital for four-legged military personnel opened Tuesday at Lackland Air Force Base, offering a long overdue facility that gives advanced medical treatment for combat-wounded dogs. Dogs working for all branches of the military and the Transportat...
- October 20th, 2008, 12:48 am
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Courage and Heroism
- Replies: 0
- Views: 763
Courage and Heroism
An Army Ranger from Lower Swatara Twp. was awarded the Silver Star at Fort Benning, Ga., on Friday for gallantry under fire in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Ray A. Plasterer, 30, was cited for bravery during an ambush by Taliban fighters. The date and location of the two-hour battle were not available...
- October 19th, 2008, 4:35 pm
- Forum: The Mosh Pit
- Topic: Powell weighs in
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2906
Re: Powell weighs in
I'm not surprised by Mr. Powell's decision.
- October 19th, 2008, 11:21 am
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: introduction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3023
- October 17th, 2008, 11:59 pm
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: TSA agent steals $200K worth of gear, resells it on eBay
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4241
- October 17th, 2008, 11:27 pm
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: TSA agent steals $200K worth of gear, resells it on eBay
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4241
TSA agent steals $200K worth of gear, resells it on eBay
The TSA reached a mind-boggling new low in customer service this week when it was revealed that one agent had single-handedly absconded with over $200,000 worth of travelers' belongings, primarily cameras and laptops, and proceeded to unload his booty on eBay. His latest haul: A near-$50,000 camera ...
- October 17th, 2008, 11:02 am
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Man chews through belly-busting 20-lb. burger
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3176
- October 16th, 2008, 2:04 pm
- Forum: Good Humor Popsicle Zone
- Topic: Random thought of the moment.
- Replies: 5221
- Views: 1755516
- October 16th, 2008, 12:47 pm
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Treasury Secretary Paulson regrets mistakes on economy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 973
- October 16th, 2008, 12:34 pm
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: Intro.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5414
- October 16th, 2008, 11:33 am
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Treasury Secretary Paulson regrets mistakes on economy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 973
Treasury Secretary Paulson regrets mistakes on economy
WASHINGTON - (AP) Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Thursday expressed regret for the many errors made that led to the biggest financial crisis in seven decades, but he insisted the administration is pursuing the correct course now to end the debacle. "We're not proud of all the mistakes that...
- October 16th, 2008, 10:57 am
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Social Security benefits going up by 5.8 percent
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1640
Social Security benefits going up by 5.8 percent
Social Security benefits for 50 million people will be going up 5.8 percent next year, the largest increase in more than a quarter century. WASHINGTON - Social Security benefits for 50 million people will go up 5.8 percent next year, the largest increase in more than a quarter century. The increase,...
- October 16th, 2008, 9:53 am
- Forum: Introduction Archive
- Topic: Intro former Ranger
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7315
- October 14th, 2008, 2:20 pm
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Ohio inmate says he's too fat for execution
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3632
***UPDATE*** Killer who claimed he was too fat is executed CINCINNATI - Ohio executed a 5-foot-7, 267-pound double murderer who argued his obesity made death by lethal injection inhumane. Richard Cooey, 41, died at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, said Ji...
- October 14th, 2008, 1:54 pm
- Forum: The News Dump
- Topic: Ohio inmate says he's too fat for execution
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3632
***UPDATE*** Killer who claimed he was too fat is executed CINCINNATI - Ohio executed a 5-foot-7, 267-pound double murderer who argued his obesity made death by lethal injection inhumane. Richard Cooey, 41, died at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, said Jim...