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U.S. — Male M&M's everywhere rejoiced after the announcement by Mars, Inc. that the female M&M's are getting their own bag. The male M&M's hope this change will finally give them some much sought-after peace and quiet. According to sources, the red, yellow, blue, and orange M&M's are hoping this means they can finally get a little rest and relaxation, lounge around all day, and just hang out with the bros without being nagged to death. "Yeah! Um, 'Empowered Women Empower Women' or whatever it is, right guys?!" said the Red M&M. "It's more important than ever to support women...

I recently discovered Raclette – which term can refer to a type of cheese, a kind of dinner party, or a unique table-top grill. As a dish, Raclette is similar to Fondue, and evolved from the practice of Swiss cowherds taking cheese with them as they tended their herds in the mountains, and melting the cheese over campfires to eat on bread. Traditional accompaniments are potatoes, gherkins, pickled onions, and various cured meats. It looks like a fun way to entertain in that it’s a dish or dinner where everyone is involved in choosing and cooking their own portion; but...

A ten percent drop in murders during the first six months of this year at a time when gun sales were up dramatically is more proof that there is no correlation between gun ownership and violent crime, say officials with the Second Amendment Foundation.

"Day of Silence" is coming this Friday, to a public school near you! The "Day of Silence" is a day on which people of all sexual orientations who support homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender rights (does not include heterosexual relationships or marriage) take a 9-hour vow of silence in the classroom to protest the alleged discrimination of these individuals.

<p>MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. -- Feed maker Willy Pritts wants to make music, but his local government says he can't because his property isn't zoned for moneymaking concerts.</p> <p>So he's turned to a higher power -- and formed a church of music.</p>

For education and discussion only. Not for commercial use. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas - The New Braunfels City Council will consider an ordinance Monday that would make playing music on the Comal and Guadalupe rivers in the city limits illegal. "I will support it totally," Councilman Ken Valentine said. "They interfere with the pursuit of happiness of other tubers and the people who live along the rivers." In recent years, the boom boxes have gotten bigger, with some so large they are powered by car batteries and take three or four people to carry, Assistant City Manager Don Ferguson said. The...