No Triple Crown this year; California Chrome finishes fourth

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http://twitter.com/#!/StickeeNotes/status/475412516571328513 Crowd favorite California Chrome came in fourth in the Belmont Stakes Saturday, dashing hopes of taking home the first Triple Crown win in 36 years. http://twitter.com/#!/joshgreenman/status/475412298358861825 http://twitter.com/#!/Tawny_Kitaen/status/475413488308092928 http://twitter.com/#!/ChrisCuomo/status/475412770842611713 http://twitter.com/#!/tlomedia/status/475414167814303745 Chrome’s owner didn’t seem to take it well, sending his name (as well as Wilford Brimley’s name and #soreloser) trending. http://twitter.com/#!/jasonWSJ/status/475414016014045184 http://twitter.com/#!/DavidSussman/status/475413449195794432 http://twitter.com/#!/RalstonReports/status/475413559380176896 http://twitter.com/#!/kevindepew/status/475416326823895042   Read […]

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This Horse Was Moments From Death, But An Amazing Rescue Saved It Just In Time.

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals did it again! They were able to bring a speckled gray mare in Kent, England to safety. The horse was stuck in water up to its head, and was moments away from drowning. The rescue team received word that it was in trouble. They quickly made their […]

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What’s Hiding In These Old Pictures Is Too Touching. Wait Til You See It.

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There’s not a lot of comfort on the battlefield, for neither animals nor humans. It’s a terrifying and dreary place. So, it’s no wonder that during war they each seek out the other for protection, and a little reminder of home. At first, these may just look like normal historical wartime photos. However, there’s something touching hiding […]

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Don’t Throw Out Those Cardboard Boxes, Turn Them Into These Kid-Friendly Crafts

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); My mother is the ultimate hoarder. She works part-time at a retail store and I swear, at least once a week, she brings home some empty cardboard boxes. Her excuse is that we might need them to store something in the future. (Spoiler alert: We never will.) Cardboard can be used […]

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From Bronco to Bronx: Top 15 rejected Tebow dog names

http://twitter.com/#!/TheJetsStream/status/200644455043317760 When Tim Tebow was selected in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos, he thought it would be a wonderful idea to get a dog and name it, “Bronco.” It’s safe to assume that at the time he probably never thought he would be traded to the New York […]

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Death of Shirley Temple inspires fond memories, drink-related confusion

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http://twitter.com/#!/Ruth_A_Buzzi/status/433224131996160000 Hollywood legend Shirley Temple Black died Monday night at the age of 85. The former child star achieved iconic status in the 1930s and went on to take an active role in Republican politics, serving in several diplomatic posts. http://twitter.com/#!/Hardline_Stance/status/433215650467553280 http://twitter.com/#!/jpodhoretz/status/433219097250131971 http://twitter.com/#!/EdMorrissey/status/433224914317754368 While many mourn an American treasure who lived a full, incredible and […]

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Magpul reaffirms plan to leave Colorado if magazine ban is signed into law

http://twitter.com/#!/Magpul_HQ/status/310357002431905792 In February, gun accessory manufacturer Magpul Industries announced it would leave Colorado if Democrats pushed through a ban on magazines that hold more than 15 rounds. The company told Gov. Hickenlooper and gun-grabbing Dems, “If you pass this, we will leave, and you will own it.” On Saturday, Magpul thanked supporters and confirmed that the […]

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How This Military Dog Was Suffering Is So Heartbreaking. But What His Partner Did Is Amazing.

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People aren’t the only ones who begin to suffer as a result of war. This is Vidar, a 4 year-old Belgian Malinois dog that worked in the military as a bomb-hunting dog. After two tours of duty, something happened to Vidar. He began experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Vidar grew very timid and […]

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#GoSilent for one minute at 12:01 p.m. EDT to honor our fallen heroes

http://twitter.com/#!/mariasheffield/status/207113114133610497 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and people across the country and around the world will honor our fallen heroes with a minute of silence at 12:01 EDT today. 6,442 Americans have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. This Memorial Day, we stand together to remember and honor their lives, legacies and last […]

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