Call it the curse of Friday the 13th. A few poor online daters were conned into showing up to non-existent dates. But at the core, the joke was on the organizers.
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Get Your Green On: 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Nationwide
Have a hankering to help the environment? Many make it a year-round mission, but on Earth Day, it’s all hands on deck. Here are some ways you can celebrate this most eco-friendly of days.
As Hu Visits Washington, Chinese Ads Take Over Times Square
The U.S. seems to have been taken over by the Chinese government with a massive ad splattered right in the middle of Times Square. (via Shanghaiist)
Times Square Bomber Calls Himself A “Proud Terrorist”
“We are only Muslims … but if you call us terrorists, we are proud terrorists and we will keep on terrorizing you.”
– FAISAL SHAHZAD, the would-be Times Square bomber, in a statement read to the court which handed him a life …
Quotes: Pop-Tarts to Open Times Square Cafe
“People say, ‘Well, what can you really do with a Pop-Tart?’ Our chef was has come up with amazing concoctions.”
— SCOTT SCHOESSEL, chief operating officer of the Gigunda Group, which helped develop Pop-Tarts World, a …
Who Is Faisal Shahzad?
Faisal Shahzad has pleaded guilty to carrying out the failed Times Square car bombing. But how did Shahzad get himself in this position in the first place? Here’s a look back at the steps that led to Monday’s plea. (Via TIME.com)
Faisal Shahzad’s Court Monologue: ‘Yes’
He’s a man facing several charges, but speaking few words.
Parking Attendants Play Role in Thwarting Terror Plots
The slogan “If you see something, say something” is gaining greater manpower.