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January 31, 2015
It has been years since the U.K. abolished criminal penalties for homosexuality. However, with few exceptions, the convictions of those prosecuted under the old law remain on record. Actors Stephen Fry and Benedict Cumberbatch have started a campaign to have the remaining historic convictions quashed. Guess who won't be joining them? Duke William and Duchess Kate.
William and Kate will not join campaign to clear names of LGBT people convicted under old law
Story hereIt has been years since the U.K. abolished criminal penalties for homosexuality. However, with few exceptions, the convictions of those prosecuted under the old law remain on record. Actors Stephen Fry and Benedict Cumberbatch have started a campaign to have the remaining historic convictions quashed. Guess who won't be joining them? Duke William and Duchess Kate.
January 31, 2015
From the article:
Dog saved from peril in Los Angeles River
Squee hereFrom the article:
Los Angeles firefighters rescued a dog swept into the Los Angeles River in Burbank on Friday afternoon.
A firefighter was lowered from a helicopter into the river near the Cahuenga Pass. He swam towards the Corgi/Chihuahua mix, and caught it in his arms, before lifting it to safety.
January 31, 2015
I'll have to order online from the U.K.
That will be expensive, but no way am I giving up my British candy bars.
January 31, 2015
Oh yes they is!
January 31, 2015
A welcome, u can has it
January 31, 2015
Mercy. This is obscene.
From the article:
Ivory Coast: 20 children abducted and killed
Story hereMercy. This is obscene.
From the article:
At least 20 children have been kidnapped and killed across the country in recent weeks and most of the bodies have shown signs of mutilation.
January 31, 2015
Huzzaw!
January 31, 2015
U welcome
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