This documentary is about a unit of women in Iraq who ended up fighting alongside a Marine unit IN COMBAT. (which is basically against the law!)


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to find this show on your local PBS station. picked by bcgrote 1 year ago

In his first year at San Marcos University, Hermenegildo Espejo barely spoke, and certainly not in class.

His Spanish was rudimentary, his accent an embarrassment. Classmates in Lima, a two-day trip from his Amazon home town, laughed at his grammatical stumbles, his odd pronunciation. picked by suebe 3 weeks ago

Soon you can change channels with the wave of a hand. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Many protests today in London prior to the G20 summit, and police are having to fight hard to keep them off. Interactive map included

"I think protesting is the only thing we have left to do. People are not happy. Everyone cares for the future of their children." picked by Ankabout 8 months ago

Working in unison, the dolphins are trained to drop a flashing light by the target, while sea lions can attach a tether to it.
(So Cool!) picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Buster Martin is an amazing man. He is still working and refused to take his 100th birthday off. He recently fought off 3 muggers. He also offers advice for FHM readers. To top it off, he is in a band. (details in comment) picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Very entertaining article going into all of the immature fighting these two have had. You forget that these are grown men very easily. picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

Mildred Loving was an African-American who, along with her husband was arrested in the middle of the night for the crime of marrying outside their race. She was black and he was white. This was ILLEGAL in 1967! Their fighting of the unjust law went all the way to the supreme court which said such laws were unconstitutional. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

There is no doubt that broadcasting 911 calls on TV exposes operators who make mistakes while handling emergency calls. There are hundreds of examples, like the call CNN aired in 2005 – A frantic parent called 911 to report her violent children were out of control. Here’s how the call went: Caller: “I just got home from work they were physically fighting with each other And the... read full post picked by TraumaMamma 7 months ago

At Seattle City Hall there are rules.

No weapons, no animals, no loitering, no alcohol, no lying down, no smoking, no music, no fighting, no trespassing.

Could the next thing be no microwave popcorn? picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

An Indiana woman is fighting for her life after setting herself on fire next to her 14-year-old daughter. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

A German secretary is fighting for her job of 34 years after being fired for snacking on a meatball from a conference buffet on the job picked by ruthstark 2 months ago

Well not quite, but a new law makes displaying a photograph of yourself flashing a gang sign punishable by 5 years in prison. Lawyers are fighting this as unconstitutional. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Football superstar Michael Vick is in big trouble for his role in a dog fighting ring. Sandra Kobrin agrees he's in the wrong, but wonders at the outrage deficit when it comes to the guys who beat their wives and girlfriends and stay in the game. picked by JuicyFruit 2 years 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

If it's time for dinner, but your Nintendo DS calls, here's just the recipe for household harmony. Kinda wish I had one, now. (Santa?) picked by meggysue 12 months ago

You can never completely prevent all forms of image stealing. There are some useful methods that will help you to prevent hotlinking. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Russia is opening a new front in its battle with the West over last month's fighting in neighboring Georgia: a move to ban the Western holidays of Halloween and Valentine's Day as bad influences on the nation's youth. picked by TheShizknitt725 1 year ago

Scores of soldiers flying home from Afghanistan on Christmas leave were ordered to change out of their uniforms on a freezing runway before being allowed into a civilian airport terminal. Troops were told not to be seen in public in their uniforms - which they had worn with pride while risking their lives during months of intense fighting against the Taliban. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Where's that Publisher's Clearance House Prize Patrol when you need then, eh Ed? picked by bevissimo 1 year ago