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A Syrian refugee stands on mattresses inside a school where he temporarily lives with his family in Wadi Khaled town in north Lebanon. Photos of the day 07/24 – The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com.
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Raul Castro: Cuba willing to sit down with US – Salon.com
During the Cuban national holiday, the president said he is willing to discuss any issue with the United States HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Raul Castro said Thursday that his government is willing to mend fences with bitter Cold War foe the United States and sit down to discuss anything, …
Quote of the Day
“Let me say this as emphatically as I can: Who cares about Mitt Romney’s tax returns? Secondly, I love the fact that the guy is rich. You got people who are trying to make it seem like being rich is bad.” — Herman Cain, quoted by the Sacramento Bee. …
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“I’ll tell you the truth: He’s not that smart. He’s not that good. But he’s flippant, so I give him credit for that.” — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), quoted by the Baltimore Sun, on being compared to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D). Quote of the Day.
Nude cruising. Not just for Europeans anymore | GlobalPost
Move over, Germany. Carnival’s nude cruise to Panama is expected to be the largest gathering of nudists in the world. Next February, Carnival Cruise liner Carnival Freedom will send its first nude cruise out on the open water. The eight-day Panama cruise will offer just what one expects from a …
National Same Sex Kiss Day At Chick-Fil-A Scheduled For August 3
Who’s going? This event was started as a response to Mike Huckabee’s declaration of August 1 being Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. Source: facebook.com via National Same Sex Kiss Day At Chick-Fil-A Scheduled For August 3.
Quote of the Day: President Obama
“I hope that over the next several days, next several weeks, and next several months, we all reflect on how we can do something about some of the senseless violence that ends up marring this country, but also reflect on all the wonderful people who make this the greatest country …
Celeb birthdays for July 23, 2012
Actress Gloria DeHaven is 87. Radio personality Don Imus is 72. Country singer Tony Joe White is 69. Actor Larry Manetti (“Magnum, P.I.”) is 65. Singer David Essex is 65. Singer and former Congressman John Hall (Orleans) is 64. Guitarist Blair Thornton of Bachman-Turner Overdrive is 62. Actress Belinda Montgomery …
Looking For Lady Day’s Resting Place? Detour Ahead : NPR
When Billie Holiday died in 1959, thousands of mourners attended her funeral at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in New York City. The overflow crowd lined the sidewalks. Honorary pallbearers included such jazz greats as Benny Goodman and Mary Lou Williams. Newspapers and magazines ran heartfelt tributes. But …
Quote of the Day: House Speaker John Boehner on Fashion
“It’s a really simple rule: if you’re wearing a tie, you should be wearing socks.” — House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), quoted by National Journal, chiding reporter Luke Russert for not wearing socks. Extra Bonus Quote of the Day.
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“Eight years was awesome and I was famous and I was powerful. But I have no desire for fame and power anymore… I crawled out of the swamp and I’m not crawling back in.” — George W. Bush, in an interview at the Bush Institute. Quote of the Day.
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“It’s a clown story, bro.” — Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY), quoted by the New York Observer, on speculation that he might return to politics. Quote of the Day.
