While we were whistling the Andy Griffith theme, bemoaning the loss of d**k Martin, Sydney Pollack and Harvey Korman, we lost a really big Hollywood composer. Alexander Courage, the composer of Star Trek fame, also passed.

May he rest in space. picked by bevissimo 1 year ago

As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Britain's advertising watchdog has banned a poster ad for cheekily suggesting beer could increase a shy young man's confidence with women. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

The medal - a small golden cross that hangs on a black, red and yellow ribbon decorated with oak leaves - is the first official honoring of German soldiers' bravery since WWII.
Hmmm... picked by suckersklub 5 months ago

"I couldn't let him burn to death," said Claude Walker, who dragged the truck driver to safety. picked by henkspaan 2 years ago

Story of a professor who sacrificed his own life for his students...humbling and inspiring story. picked by cheeselog1234 3 years ago

Pvt. Channing Moss was hit with an rocket propelled grenade while on patrol in Afghanistan. He was impaled through the abdomen by the RPG. His fellow soldiers worried: Could he blow up and take them with him? For all anyone knew, the answer was yes. Still, over the course of the next couple of hours, his buddies, a helicopter crew and a medical team would risk their own lives to save his. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

At the Portland Beavers vs Salt Lake Bees baseball game last weekend, the American Red Cross honored a woman for her amazing contribution of 400 blood donations. But even more amazing was when the woman rolled onto the baseball field in a wheelchair - she was handicapped yet still gave more blood than many of us could ever imagine. picked by dadblogger 2 years ago

A young mother jumped almost 15 feet out a window and despite having a broken foot, cuts and bruises, she broke another window and raced up a flight of stairs to rescue her two small children from the fire that destroyed her home Tuesday morning. picked by henkspaan 2 years ago

Mom and little Maya were picking berries in the evening this week when the cougar pounced on the tiny girl who thought it wanted to play. Her mom's quick thinking and courage probably saved her life. picked by equinox 5 months ago

So you think you are a geek, eh? The first step is to admit to yourself your geekiness. No matter what anyone says, geeks are people too; geeks have rights. So take a deep breath and announce to the world that you are a geek. Your courage will give you strength that will last you forever. How to tell the world you are a geek, you ask? Use the universal Geek code! Using this special code will allo... read full post picked by tgkprog 2 months ago

A Nebraska man saved his own life by summoning the courage to turn a knife on himself and perform a tracheotomy. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

On a spur-of-the-moment whim and fuelled with a bit of liquid courage, Corinda got a tattoo of a Playboy bunny on her left hip two months ago. Now, the 26-year-old is stepping forward to be tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. picked by kakana 5 months ago

That famous "consensus" about the reality of man-made global warming just isn't there, folks. picked by waggamandave 2 years ago

A half dozen teenagers showed immense courage by giving evidence in court that put away a gang of vicious young killers. Without these brave teenagers overcoming their fears, the killers would still be on the streets terrorizing and possibly still killing instead of being behind bars. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Some collect coins, others play golf; some travel around the world, others make castles using playing cards. But how many have the courage to do something out of the common?? picked by MasterPiece 2 years ago

Is there such a thing as good karma at the office? Do prudence, justice, restraint, courage, faith, hope and charity hurt your career or help it?

The flip side of this post. picked by meggysue 6 months ago

"The improvements in security produced by the courage and blood of our troops have not been matched by a willingness on the part of Iraqi leaders to make the hard choices necessary to bring peace to their country," Sanchez said. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Passengers on the US Airways flight that crash-landed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon praised the actions and courage of the pilot, a safety consultant with 40 years of experience in the aviation industry.
*MY hero*
'Hero of the Hudson' picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

Is Mr. Rogers to blame for a generation that thinks it's so "special"?

Damn him for giving me courage and a conscience and self-esteem! picked by readingitall 2 years ago