THE VIRGIN TALES: A TV DOCUMENTARY ON CHASTITY OF WILSON FAMILY, CHRISTIAN FOUNDERS OF PURITY BALL, WHERE THE FIRST KISS HAPPENED ON THEIR WEDDING DAY

You may now kiss the virgin bride for the FIRST TIME: The Evangelical Christians taking chastity before marriage to a new extreme

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 14:42 EST, 3 July 2013 | UPDATED: 15:42 EST, 3 July 2013

For one in eight Evangelical Christians, chastity means that their first kiss will be at the altar.

Chronicling this extreme concept of purity, a revealing new documentary follows seven Evangelical children as they prepare for their fairytale vision of romance and marriage.

EGYPT PROTESTS 2013: 91 WOMEN PROTESTERS IN TAHRIR SQUARE WERE RAPED AND SEXUALLY ABUSED IN JUST FOUR DAYS, WOMEN WERE ALSO BEATEN WITH METAL CHAINS, STICKS, CHAIRS AND ATTACKED WITH KNIVES

NINETY-ONE women protesters raped and sexually abused in Tahrir Square in just four days

• At least 23 killed in overnight clashes in Cairo and 200 more injured
• The Al-Ahram newspaper reports that the army could step in today
• Anti-Morsi demonstrations have become the largest since the 2011 Arab Spring uprising as they enter the third day of protests
• Deadline set by military for resolution fast approaches before it will intervene
• U.S. and UK have urged citizens to cancel travel plans to or within Egypt
• Protests caused Egyptian shares to reach three-week high as oil prices soar

ARIZONA ‘BLACK SWAN’ PHENOMENON: VETERANS SUGGEST RARE PHENOMENON OF SUDDEN CHANGE OF WIND FROM NOWHERE TOOK THE LIVES OF 19 FIREFIGHTERS

Did a freak ‘black swan event’ kill the Arizona firefighters? Veterans suggest that phenomenon explains the tragic deaths

• Veteran forest firefighters speculate that a rare ‘black swan’ event claimed the lives of the 19 members of the elite Granite Mountain Hotshots on Sunday
• This comes as questions over what exactly went wrong loom as the investigation into their deaths begins
• One man, Brendan McDonough, 21, survived
• He was serving as lookout and relaying key information to his team when the wildfire suddenly changed direction
• Andrew Ashcraft died beside 18 of his ‘hotshot’ comrades on Sunday
• He was texting his wife all day until he abruptly stopped
• 19 firefighters confirmed dead near Arizona town of Yarnell
• Fire broke out after lightning strike on Friday and burned 8,400 acres

BEST BARBECUE RESTAURANTS IN 10 CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

The Best Barbecue Fare In 10 Big Cities Around The US

Jennifer Polland May 30, 2012

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Memorial Day means the start of summer, and summer means the start of barbecue season. But if you haven’t dusted off your grill yet, head to one of these restaurants for some rib-sticking, finger-licking BBQ fare.

 These are the best barbecue restaurants in 10 U.S. cities, based on Zagat’s 2012 restaurant survey, and they are all over the country, from artsy, low-key Austin to New York City’s hipster-friendly Williamsburg. 

THE BEST NEW BBQ RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA

Geraldine Campbell, Travel + Leisure Jun. 26, 2013,

Whitney Curtis/AP Images

 

Dry rub or marinade? North Carolina vinegar or Kansas City sweet sauce?  Although the classic barbecue debates rage on, the new generation of pit masters is less interested in regional styles—they’re too busy sourcing heritage meat, experimenting with nontraditional flavors, and pairing fall-apart-tender ribs with serious drinks.

ANOTHER OBAMA CASUALTY: LEFT-WING OBAMA-CODDLER MSNBC PLUNGED TO THEIR LOWEST RATINGS IN 6 YEARS…OUCH!

MSNBC Just Had Its Most Dreadful Ratings Period In 6 Years

Brett LoGiurato

AP

Despite a heavy period of news that included the Boston Marathon bombings and the Jodi Arias trial, MSNBC’s second-quarter ratings plunged to their lowest level since 2007. 

SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA: THE FACEBOOK TOWN IS THE HIGHEST-PAID COUNTY IN AMERICA, AVERAGE WAGE OF $168,000 A YEAR…HOW ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA TAXES?

A town called Facebook: Social network’s move to San Mateo makes it the highest-paid county in America – with an average wage of $168,000 a year

THE YODA PIG: PORKY PIG RAMONA FLOWERS FROM MEXICO BECAME INTERNET SENSATION AFTER OWNER REALISED HER HEAD LOOKS LIKE YODA….YADA YADA

Familiar you look: Pig becomes internet sensation after owners realise forehead looks like Yoda

• A relative of pig’s owner Luis Bojorquez noticed the resemblance
• Pot-belly Ramona Flowers from Mexico has proved instant hit with fans

THE TOP 10 FOUNDING FATHERS OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Top 10 Founding Fathers

Significant Figures Who Helped Found America

By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide

The founding fathers were those political leaders who were part of the American Revolution and the founding of the new nation after independence was won. There were many more than ten founders that had a huge impact on the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. However, this list attempts to pick the top ten founding fathers who had the greatest impact. Honorable mentions not included were John Hancock, John Marshall, Peyton Randolph, and John Jay.

TIM TEBOW TRIED TO BREAK UP AARON HERNANDEZ 2007 BAR FIGHT THAT LEFT RESTAURANT WORKER AT THE SWAMP WITH BURST EAR DRUM

Tebow tried to break up Hernandez 2007 bar fight, report says

‘TONY SOPRANO’S’ JAMES GANDOLFINI WORTH $70 MILLION, LEAVES BULK OF ESTATE TO HIS CHILDREN

James Gandolfini worth $70 million, leaves bulk of estate to his kids

Published July 03, 2013 New York Post

 It pays to be part of Tony Soprano’s real-life “family.”

James Gandolfini left millions of dollars to relatives and friends — including his personal secretary and assistant — in his will, which was quietly filed in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court yesterday.

THE TOP 5 BEST FIREWORK DISPLAYS ACROSS AMERICA

5 best firework displays across America

Published July 02, 2013 FoxNews.com

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• When it comes to Independence Day, the four major elements are flags, barbecue, beer and last but not least fireworks. The “rocket’s red glare” is the classic way to cap off a day full of celebration for all things American.

To help you in your hunt for the best 4th of  July pyrotechnics, we’ve pulled together a list of the top five fireworks displays based on a number of factors, including length of display, theme, location and number of viewers.

EXPERT BARBECUE TIPS: BARBECUE SEASONING AND SAUCE TIPS FROM MELISSA COOKSTON, BARBECUE EXPERT AND CO-OWNER OF MEMPHIS BBQ COMPANY AND WINNER OF MAY WORLD BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Top barbecue season and saucing tips

By Michael Cipriano Published July 02, 2013 FoxNews.com

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The 4th of July is right around the corner.  So, what better way to celebrate America’s birthday than with barbecue?  But getting your meat just right can sometimes be as tricky as playing with high-power pyrotechnics.

We caught up with barbecue expert and co-owner of Memphis BBQ Company Melissa Cookston for some tips on how to make the best of your Independence Day barbecue.  A three-time world champion, Cookston is the only woman ever to win the Memphis in May World Barbecue Championship, and is now the new permanent judge on “BBQ Pitmasters,” a popular series on the television channel Destination America. 

POTHEAD SLACKERS? STUDY FINDS POT SMOKERS ARE CHEMICALLY PRONE TO SLACK OFF AND HAS POTENTIAL FOR MENTAL ILLNESS

Pot Smokers Are Chemically Prone To Slack Off

Denise Chow, LiveScience Jul. 2, 2013,

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The stereotype of pot smokers as lackadaisical loafers is supported by new research: People who smoke marijuana regularly over long periods of time tend to produce less of a chemical in the brain that is linked to motivation, a new study finds.

5 PATRIOTIC DESSERTS FOR FOURTH OF JULY

Patriotic desserts for the Fourth of July

Published July 02, 2013

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If you’re still trying to figure out which desserts to pair with your 4th of July barbecue, go no further. Tap into your national pride and serve up some of these red, white and blue recipes that are sure to delight family and friends.

CREATIVE GENIUS: THE 30 MOST CREATIVE PEOPLE IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

RANKED: The 30 Most Creative People In Social Media Marketing

Laura Stampler Jul. 2, 2013

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This team of creatives is known as “the squirrels” at DraftFCB.

Brands are finally beginning to understand that dedicating resources to reaching consumers on social media — be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or another platform du jour — is not only beneficial, but necessary.

STATE OF BOOZE: STATE BOOZE MAP SHOWS THE FAMOUS BOOZE OF CHOICE FROM EVERY STATE

This Map Shows The Most Famous Booze From Every State

Ben Robinson, Thrillist Thrillist

Steve Lovelace, you have inspired us, sir. To drink! Last month, the Dallas-based writer, photographer, and artist put together the wildly buzzy Corporate States of America map, with the logo of each of state’s most notable company shoehorned in between its boundaries.

We noticed that only two were alcohol outfits, which drove us to create another map plotting the biggest/most high-profile liquor or beer companies from each of the 50.

We know there are at least infinity amazing craft breweries in each of these states, but this map’s about the big boys, at least when there are big boys to be noted.

Don’t agree with any of the calls? Please, let us know. And yes, turns out it’s pretty hard to visually represent Jägerbombs for New Jersey when confined by small, oddly shaped spaces.

This post originally appeared at Thrillist.

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OBSESSION: EX-NYU PROFESSOR HELEEN MEES ARRESTED AFTER STALKING AND HARASSING WITH THOUSANDS OF EMAILS FORMER LOVER WILLEM BUITER, THE MARRIED FATHER OF TWO CITIGROUP’S CHIEF ECONOMIS

Female NYU professor, 44, arrested ‘for stalking Citigroup‘s chief economist and married father of two by sending him over ONE THOUSAND emails’

RED AND BLUE DISTRICT: THE 6 CHARTS THAT SHOW THE DIFFERENT WORLDS OF REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRAT VOTERS

6 Charts That Show How Republican And Democratic Congressmen Live In Completely Different Countries

BIDDICK ACADEMY DRINKING BUDDIES: FACEBOOK POST SHOW PUPILS FROM TYNE AND WEAR SCHOOL GETTING DRUNK WITH TEACHERS AFTER CONCERT

‘Can’t believe I’ve just got mortal in school’: Pupil’s Facebook post after being pictured ‘getting drunk with teachers at leaving concert’

• Teenagers brag about drinking with teachers at Tyne and Wear school
• One girl is pictured with beer bottle at year 11 leaving concert
• Furious father claims his 16-year-old faces peer pressure to drink