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news local-beat Little Soldier Girl "Didn't Want to Let Go" Four-year old Paige didn't want to say goodbye to her daddy before he was shipped off to Iraq By VINCE LATTANZIO Updated 12:34 PM EDT, Wed, Oct 7, 2009 Print Email Share Buzz up! TWITTER FACEBOOK Abby Bennethum A family photo that shows a little girl beside her father and his fellow soldiers in uniform as they prepare to go to war has resonated well beyond the tight knit Bennethum clan. Four-year-old Paige Bennethum really, really d… Continue

Hello friends, I have found a cute house to rent!!!! Hopefully I will be able to get it...SOOOOO please send prayers for me. Then my life can get back to normal..as normal as I am....lol It has been crazy for me I think who ever Murphy is he should keep his laws to himself...lol My father is doing ok. He is suffuring major depression sense my mom has passed. Their Wedding aniversary is this month coming up. My oldest sister got all moved to NY, which is great. My Brothers have been stepping u… Continue

Buy The Lady A Drink! A large woman, wearing a sleeveless sun dress, walks into a bar in San Diego. She raised her right arm, revealing a huge, hairy armpit as she pointed to all the people sitting at the bar and asked, "What man here will buy a lady a drink?" The bar went silent as the patrons tried to ignore her. But down at the end of the bar, an owl-eyed drunk Gunny Sergeant slammed his hand down on the counter and bellowed, "Give the ballerina a drink!" The bartender poured the drink an… Continue

I just wanted to let you all know I am doing ok. Things are crazy with getting ready to move in a few weeks. My Son Andrew has been home all summer and I am so happy to have him. I miss you all very much and think of you often. I pray you all had a safe and happy 4th of July! I thank God every day for you all, and pray for our Soldiers and their families. God bless and keep you all safe and happy ! oxxooxxo Always and Thank you Theresa Continue

British WWI veteran becomes world's oldest man Reuters Britain's oldest man, and oldest surviving First World War veteran Henry AP – Britain's oldest man, and oldest surviving First World War veteran Henry Allingham, celebrates his 113th … * WWI veteran becomes world's oldest man Slideshow:WWI veteran becomes world's oldest man Fri Jun 19, 7:16 am ET LONDON (Reuters Life!) – British World War One veteran Henry Allingham is the world's oldest man at 113 following the death of the previous hol… Continue

THE FINAL INSPECTION The Marine stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. 'Step forward now, Marine, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?' The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometime… Continue

I know its been a while so here is the scoop. I am moving to North Carolina in August. I decided I needed a change in my life. It wasn't a decision made lightly. Now that my oldest sister has move back NY I can make this change, I so much crave. It is something that I have to do for myself. I am very excited!!!! Continue

Recession brings cuts to veterans' service groups By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press Writer David Eggert, Associated Press Writer Thu May 28, 4:10 am ET LANSING, Mich. – The wail of bagpipes at Memorial Day events honoring servicemen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan rang hollow for some military veterans this year. In Michigan and elsewhere, once-sacrosanct veterans' programs are no longer safe from the knife as tax revenues continue sliding in the recession. In a recent budget-cutting order, Go… Continue

I just wanted to thank all the Men and Women who are and have proudly served our Country! To their families Thank you for your support and love of those whom you all Love. Your sacrifice doesn't go unnoticed. May God Bless and Keep you all safe. Thank You from this proud and grateful American! With my deepest respect and admiration, Always Theresa Brewerton, Corning New York Continue

U.S. defense chief lauds soldier in pink boxers Reuters Soldiers from the U.S. Army First Battalion, 26th Infantry take defensive AP – Soldiers from the U.S. Army First Battalion, 26th Infantry take defensive positions at firebase Restrepo … 2 hrs 42 mins ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday praised an Army soldier in eastern Afghanistan who drew media attention this month after rushing to defend his post from attack while wearing pink boxer shorts and fl… Continue

Summary of Life GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.. 2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food. 6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. 7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time. 8) You can't hide a… Continue