Unsolicited Opinion: 11/18/12

Friday, November 23, 2012

Unsung Hero

Until this morning I had never heard of Reis Leming who single-handedly rescued 27 people in 1953 during Great Britain's worst recorded natural disaster.

Labels: heroes

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Silence is Consent

This came across my computer screen last night. Not exactly a Thanksgiving thought but worth passing on without delay.

Labels: and justice for all?, casualties

: Name: Rez Dog; Location: Olympia, Washington, United States

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