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Analysis: Bigger world economic club, same woes?

The world's most exclusive club has expanded, pledging big things for the global economy. But it's likely to have just as much trouble delivering on those promises.

Congo town mounts own defense against rebels

Rebels from the Lord's Resistance Army sent torture victims — including a man whose back was sliced with a machete — to warn the people of this Congolese town they would be next.

'Calendar Girls' fundraising plan backfires in Spain

Seven middle-aged Spanish moms who posed for a tongue-in-cheek erotic calendar — a fundraiser for their children's tiny, rural school — are now saddled with debt and 5,000 unwanted copies.

Armed Miss America 1944 Stops Intruder

Miss America 1944 has a talent that likely has never appeared on a beauty pageant stage: She fired a handgun to shoot out a vehicle's tires and stop an intruder. Venus Ramey, 82, confronted a man on her farm in south-central Kentucky last week after she saw her dog run into a storage building where thieves had previously made off with old farm equipment.

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The bravest mouse in Britain
Source: Telegraph

A field mouse dubbed 'the bravest mouse in Britain' was able to fend off a cat from its natural habitat by standing up to it outside its nest.

Funeral held for JFK's sister
Source: BBC News

The funeral has been held of Eunice Shriver Kennedy, the sister of US President John F Kennedy, after her death aged 88 on Tuesday. Maria Shriver Kennedy described her mother, who founded the Special Olympics, as "momentum on wheels".

"We All As Americans Come Together As One - Teuta Dedvukaj
Source: FOX News Network, LLC

Attention Rap, Hip Hop, & Our Pop Culture Artists - The Major Leagues Require Better Lyrics!

Brave teenager who faced up to bullies (GNW)
Source: Manchester Evening News

SHE is the teenager who refused to run scared from a gang of bullies who left her bruised and bleeding in a Manchester street. Now Stephanie North's courage in the face of harassment and intimidation has seen her hailed as Urban Hero of the Year 2009.

Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave

How many people remember that? It seems like less and less these days. I for one, remember that and I am thankful for it.

No Guts, No Glory! The Best Way To Enjoy The 4th of July!
Source: http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com

In the Home of the Brave when will America recognize President George W. Bush for his courage? It was only a few years ago that most pundits and even the "Iraq Study Group" suggested a different course in Iraq when our country was the most vulnerable in the Middle East?

Susan Boyle falters, clutches stomach, and sings on
Source: CNET.com

Not her finest hour, but Susan Boyle had to stuggle to get through the song "Memory" from the musical Cats. Still the audience gave her a standing ovation. (Some reports say she had a cold. Was she ill?)

Firemen's four-hour battle to save Penny the mare from drowning in the mud
Source: the Mail online

It had seemed like a good idea. Itching like mad and unable to sleep, Penny the mare had gone on a late-night hunt for a gnarled tree trunk for a relieving scratch. Unfortunately, her route through a thicket on the edge of her field took her straight into a bog.

Dog owner risks his life by plunging into icy pond to rescue his pet
Source: the Mail online

A dog-owner risked his life by plunging into a frozen lake to save his pet. Walkers were stunned to see the man dive into the water, despite repeated warnings for him not to.

Bring The Troops Home - LYBIO - Video

When war is a part of everyday life in these modern times. We need to open our eyes and see where we are headed. There are many peaceful, non-military societies that do exist.

Elmhurst College rallies in support of Muslim student attacked by masked man
Source: Chicago Tribune

A masked man attacked a female 19 year old Muslim student at Elmhurst College.

Send Karl Rove To Jail
Source: Brave New Films

Great short video about Karl Rove's role in getting people he didn't like out of office. There is also a petition to the House Judiciary Committee to finally put the brakes on this wise-guy.

The 'best before' challenge ... One man boldly goes beyond the use-by dates on his food | Mail Online
Source: the Mail online

Welcome to an unusual experiment. For two weeks I have decided to eat increasingly out-of-date supermarket-food in an attempt to discover the truth about Use-By and Best Before dates, and prove that Britain is throwing out tons of perfectly good produce.

Australian man jumped on crocodile's back, gouged eyes to rescue his wife - News
Source: aol.com.au

A man rescued his wife from the jaws of a crocodile in remote northern Australia by jumping on its head and poking its eyes, the couple said Thursday.

Purple Heart for brave Dog
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

A Jack Russell terrier who died from injuries sustained when he saved a group of children from being mauled by two pit bulls in New Zealand is being given two posthumous medals.

Commuter saves teen who fell on Manhattan subway tracks
Source: The Boston Herald

NEW YORK - A quick-thinking commuter saved a teenager who fell on the subway tracks by pushing him down into a trough between the rails, allowing an approaching train to pass right over them, police said.

'I lured the shark towards me'
Source: News24

Lifeguard Achmat Hassiem, whose foot was bitten off by a shark, deliberately attracted the predator to save his brother, the Cape Times reported on Tuesday.

Nice Monster, Be Brave Bold Robot, Dustin Aaron at Infusion

Infusion Cafe is at 17th and K in midtown Sacramento, California. These three compelling musical acts are peforming live at the cafe on Saturday, June 17th.

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