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Hero Dad Goes Out to Buy Daughter Ice Cream, Winds Up Stopping Robbery

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:25:44 +0000

A good dad has proven to be an even better Good Samaritan. Frank Ventola ran out to the supermarket in Denver to pick up some ice cream for his daughter last weekend, only to single-handedly stop a man trying to rob Vicodin from the store’s pharmacy. Ventola was on the hunt for coffee ice cream [...]

Casper is Full of Heros…Nominate Yours Today

Erin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:22:12 +0000

Governor Matt Mead and The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation have announced they’re accepting nominations for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognize and honor ordinary Americans who become extraordinary through their courage and selflessness. Governor Mead and past Medal of Honor recipients encourage individuals to nominate any United States civilian who’s clearly demonstrated [...]

Dog Mourns For His Fallen Navy Seal

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:32:50 +0000

I have seen some of the photos of the dog laying at the casket of his fallen owner, a Navy Seal. They have been circulating around the internet, and on the news. As both a patriot, and dog lover, it just breaks my heart. This is Hawkeye, and he let his feelings be known to all at the funeral of his owner, Navy Seal Petty Officer Jon T. Tumlinson.

'One Man Disney Movie' Is Pure Disney Magic

Jon Michaels — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:48:57 +0000

We've seen a lot of great stuff on YouTube before, but nothing quite as epic as Nick Pitera's brand-new viral video, titled 'One Man Disney Movie.'

In it, the soon-to-be Internet celebrity voices six different parts -- heroine, sidekick, hero, chorus, villain and another chorus -- as he tackles some of Disney's most memorable songs, from 'Beauty and the Beast's' 'Be Our Guest' to 'When You Wish Upon a Star' from 'Pinocchio.'

We could go on and on about how epic it is (there are even costume changes involved) but we'd rather stop typing and let you watch it for yourself. It is, after all, eight-plus minutes long.