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The Dalai Lama has apologised after footage showed him asking a boy if he wanted to suck the Tibetan spiritual leader's tongue. His office said he wanted to apologise to the child and his family "for the hurt his words may have caused". The video also shows the Dalai Lama kissing the child on his lips. "His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident," his office said.

The Ukrainian Army Has More Tanks Now Than When The War Began—Because It Keeps Capturing Them From Russia

US defense official: Ukrainians have pushed the Russians back to about 55 kilometers east/northeast of Kyiv

NATO says that up to 40,000 Russian troops have been killed, wounded, taken prisoner or are missing in Ukraine, said a senior military official from the alliance. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization calculates the figure based on information provided by Ukrainian authorities and information obtained from Russia--both officially and unintentionally, the official said.

Hiya: I now have 5 confirmations - the 5th from my pal fighter @brokenpixelua - this story is true, that Ukrainians have surrounded the Russian Army at Bucha, NW of Kyiv.

Unforgettably uplifting service. Kind words of hope and solidarity. Beautiful music in a beautiful temple. I sobbed and felt the grief of 50+ centuries of persecution, murder and hate. My significant other and I sat near the door and watched the hundreds of faces coming through — some wearing yarmulke and some in hijab — and all there to share their love, support and grief. No two faces were the same yet, tonight, we were all one. Receiving standing ovations were Mrs. Fred Rogers and Wasi Mohamed, executive director of Pittsburgh’s Islamic Center. This young man’s heartfelt message on the...

Listening to Levin yesterday 9/12/2015. thought would give him another chance now that he seemed to be regaining sanity. Was I wrong. Spent 2 to 1 time spewing purist philosophical drivel and TDS hatred. Curious that when Hillary's neck is on the block and Trump ready to strike the Coup De Grace,.. Levin would rally his TDS Cruzbot troops for one more Battle of Bulge. Thoughts?

"The Daily Show" is under fire for a tweet they sent out many are calling out of line. In response to the Supreme Court's decision Monday to strike down a Texas law regulating abortion clinics, the "Daily Show" tweeted, "Celebrate the #SCOTUS ruling! Go knock someone up in Texas!"

Can't be about politics all the time huh? Anyways semi political as the BCS system maybe coming to a swift end with the apparent formation of 4 super conferences and the Big-10, Pac-10 and the ACC\Big East look to consolidate and create a defacto playoff system.

Looks like a another whopper for the Middle Atlantic....

Cheeseburger Charlie out at Notre Dame....

I was eating lunch today with the wife on her birthday. The table next to us was a gentleman and a young lady, well dressed, curiously looking at papers spread out over the table. The fellow had a briefcase with a huge McCain\Palin Victory sticker. Wife and I whispered about who they can be. Wife turned around and just had to ask. Well this was a Republican party of Pennsylvania honcho in charge of the Victory campaign for the good guys. We got into an interesting discussion about the debates, polling, etc. This what I heard…. It was very encouraging,...

Watching Fox and Friends this Am saw a stunning exchange and a growing problem for the Obama campaign. Obama's bout of mouth diarhea about the bracelet he wore at the debate is starting to unravel. In an exhancnge with Steve Doocey and Brian when pressed the Obama idiot admitted that the Mother of the fallen soldier told Zero to not politicize her son's death. After being caught in a gaff the spokesmouth became frustrated and turned on the hosts becoming insulting and angry. Great 3 minute excahnge if someone can YouTube it. McCain needs to jump on this and create...