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Remembering a great-uncle fallen in Normandy, 1944

Funnel cloud caps off stormy 24 hours

We've had strong winds, heavy rain, mountain snow, hail, lightning, thunder, and mammoth coastal waves over the past 24 hours. But for those of you playing weather bingo today, if "funnel cloud" was the last one you needed to make the winning line, stand up and shout "Bingo!" now.

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The pictures at the link are pretty wild. That is some serious funnel cloud action!

21 News Caption Mistakes

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LOL! Check the comments at the linked site as well.

Fat cat

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@Kymberlie is petsitting this huge feline. Wow!

Stunning Views of Glaciers From Space

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Amazing view of Mount Rainier from space.

Secretary Clinton's Eid ul Fitr Message

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Thanks, Hillary!

Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

As Muslims in the United States and around the world complete the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, Michelle and I would like to extend our personal greetings on this joyous occasion. Eid is a time to celebrate the completion of 30 days and nights of devotion. But even on this festive occasion, Muslims remember those less fortunate, including those impacted by poverty, hunger, conflict, and disease. Throughout the month, Muslim communities collect and distribute zakat-ul-fitr so that all Muslims are able to participate in this day of celebration. As I said in Cairo, my Administration is working to ensure that Muslims are able to fulfill their charitable obligations not just during Ramadan, but throughout the year. On behalf of the American people, we congratulate Muslims in the United States and around the world on this blessed day. Eid Mubarak.

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After Muslims' fast ends, it's a time of joy

The appearance of a new moon, expected tonight, signals the end of Ramadan and the beginning of a new month on the Islamic calendar, Eid-al-Fitr is a holiday of joy and thanksgiving, an occasion when Muslims are encouraged to look, wear and smell their best, according to Aziz Siddiqi, President of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

Dressed in their finest outfits Muslims spend Eid morning praying and giving thanks, and the rest of the day, feasting and visiting with family and friends.

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Ramadan is almost at an end!

Burglar leaves his Facebook page on victim’s computer

The popular online social networking site Facebook helped lead to an alleged burglar's arrest after he stopped check his account on the victim's computer, but forgot to log out before leaving the home with two diamond rings.

Jonathan G. Parker, 19, of Fort Loudoun, Pa., was arraigned Tuesday one count of felony daytime burglary.

According to court records, Deputy P.D. Ware of the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department responded on Aug. 28 to the victim's home after she reported the burglary.

She told police that someone had broken into her home through a bedroom window.

There were open cabinets in her garage, and other signs of a burglar.

The victim later noticed that the intruder also used her computer to check his Facebook status, and his account was still open when she checked the computer.

via www.journal-news.net

World's stupidest criminal!

VIDEO Of Obama Calling Kanye West A "Jackass"

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You have to sit through 20 seconds of the anchor blabbing on and on, but the payoff is worth it.

Nice one, Mr. President!