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FBI Houston Seeks Global Victims of Dead Pedophile

FBI Houston Seeks Global Victims of Dead Pedophile

The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in finding victims of what they describe as one of the worst alleged sexual predators they have seen. Currently over 90 victims are known to have been abused by William James Vahey, who

Perry Gives NYC Lessons in Business-Friendly Policies

Perry Gives NYC Lessons in Business-Friendly Policies

New York City will get a brief taste of Lone Star State economics, as Texas Governor Rick Perry travels there to speak to various business leaders. TexasOne is hosting a reception from April 22-24, focused around Texas’ pro-business policies and their positive

Obama Admin Considers Relaxing Deportation Policies

Obama Admin Considers Relaxing Deportation Policies

Re-entry into the U.S. illegally after having been deported is a felony, but Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is considering curbing deportation policies for aliens who have committed re-entry crimes.  The Associated Press (AP) reported that the change could result in tens of thousands of

Justices Skeptical of Ohio's 'Ministry of Truth'

Justices Skeptical of Ohio's 'Ministry of Truth'

Obamacare, abortion, and political censorship were front and center today at the Supreme Court as the justices heard oral argument in a case involving an Ohio law that makes it a crime to “make a false statement concerning the voting

George Will Takes on Stephen Colbert

George Will Takes on Stephen Colbert

On Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday night, Washington Post columnist George Will made an appearance to promote his book “A Nice Little Place on the North Side: Wrigley Field at One Hundred.” In that appearance, Will explained what

Pro Golfer Zings Earth Day Devotees

Pro Golfer Zings Earth Day Devotees

On his Twitter account on Tuesday, professional golfer Paul Azinger zinged Earth Day devotees, thanked the oil and gas that makes the world run, and even mocked a critic and global warming. Happy Earth Day I’m heading outside to exhale

Detroit Airport Gives Services Dogs Own Bathroom

Detroit Airport Gives Services Dogs Own Bathroom

On April 21 the Detroit Airport introduced a new service dog relief area complete with real grass and miniature fire hydrants. The facility, being called “Central Bark” by airport employees, features two boxes of grass–one artificial and one with real

NYPD Hashtag Gambit Goes Horribly Wrong

Given the success some commerical enterprises have had with using Twitter hashtags as promotional gimicks, the New York City Police Department decided to give it a shot. What they got amounted to a shock in return. A number of  Twitter

Firearm Silencer/Suppressor Sales Skyrocket

Firearm Silencer/Suppressor Sales Skyrocket

Sales of firearm silencers/suppressors climbed 37% in 2013 over what they were in 2012. CNN Money reports that “nearly half a million” silencers/suppressors were sold in 2013, up from 360,000 in 2012 and 285,000 in 2011. Gun industry analyst Ben Shim

Mary Landrieu, the Counterfeit Candidate

Mary Landrieu, the Counterfeit Candidate

When Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu’s first television ad hit the airwaves this week, it purportedly highlighted her “efforts to stand up to the administration in order to fight for Louisiana, and protect and strengthen our energy industry that supports 300,000