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Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from these types of jobs. What does this mean? I honestly had no idea that this was even going on to tell you the truth, but the simple fact still remains.....

Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm's way has made a few people very mad, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line "emotions" could lead to "compromised situations." So what does the public think about the Pentagon's measure? I have been around some very tough ladies in my life and to dismiss them because they have feelings and emotions seems wrong. Um hello have you watched Hilliary Clinton speak before? If it was do or die for that lady I think she could pop a few shots off and not cry about it.

According to an ABC News/Washington Post poll that was taken last year, 73 percent of American adults support allowing women in the military to serve in ground units that engage in close combat. Twenty-five percent opposed, and two percent had no opinion. WOLFPACK what do you think? Comment before and let me know if you think women should be allowed to FIGHT on the FRONT lines along with men. Comment now please!

Something also to think about....

While younger people and those who describe themselves as liberal are more likely to support women in combat, not single traditional demographic group was majority opposed to the idea in the ABC News/Washington Post survey.

I admit I'm not the best speller (I'm double checking this article) but sometimes we need real life "spell check" for some situations. For example spelling the word "school". For some folks it's not an easy word but what makes it embarrassing is the fact that it's promoting a crossing outside of a SCHOOL!

This happened a few months ago in New York outside of the Marta Valle High School in Manhattan. The city is denying any responsibility laying blame on the utility provider that had worked on the street and repainted the crossing. However, nothing has been done about the situation and so the misspelling stands as "xing shcool". This school is apparently a dysfunctional school according to parents, who claim the students stand outside and smoke dope all day. Guess there is your reason for the misspelling, a graduate of the school maybe?

So what other misspelled signs have you seen around your town that are embarrassing?

If you are like me, you are tired of all the "reality" shows on television and are looking for some great shows to watch. Although I have my favorites on the mainstream channels, ABC, NBC and CBS there are some terrific shows on cable channels that I have found. AMC, FX, HBO and SHOWTIME all have some terrific series that shouldn't be missed.

Cable channels have a little more leeway with their programming and they come up with some pretty terrific shows. They aren't "reality" based like Housewife's of (wherever), Jersey Shores, Bachelor, Mob Wives and more. They aren't all about crying, cursing, hooking up, stabbing each other in the back and pulling hair. Although most of that is covered in these shows in one way or another, there is a little more meat to the stories. There have been some great shows like Deadwood, True Blood, Dexter, Weeds, and Oz that made you want to watch television again. There happen to be some more of those great shows currently running, at least in my opinion, so check out these new favorites of mine.

Last night was the beginning of the new season of "Justified" starring Timothy Olyphant as Rylan Givens on FX. I also loved Olyphant in HBO's series "Deadwood". He has a great gift for these dramatic roles he's taken on. Justified is based on the crime books by Elmore Leonard about US Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens and takes place in Harlan, Kentucky. This season will have Givens up against the outlaw drug runners, dirty politicians and even an outside pain in the butt from Detroit. Givens has his own way of doing things and justice is always served to those who deserve it. You can check out the show Tuesdays at 9pm on FX. This original trailer from season one sets the stage for the show. I promise it's worth watching.

"Hell on Wheels" featured on American Movie Classics (AMC) just wrapped it's first season and was such a hit it has been given the green light for a second season in 2012. The show is about the building of the railroad following the Civil War. It features several story lines from the railroad developer who gets killed and his wife continuing his dream to see the railroad built, to a down and out soldier who can't seem to find peace since his wife was brutally killed, to blacks trying to find their way since the end of slavery, Indian relations and everything in between. The show is just really well scripted and is 1 of 2 great shows you will find on AMC (we will talk about the other one next). The cast includes Anson Mount, Common, Colm Meany, Dominique McElligott and more. You can catch the show at 9pm.

"The Walking Dead" is also found on AMC and has new shows beginning February 12th at 8pm/central. The show is based on a comic book by Robert Kirkman and is about the dreaded "zombie apocalypse". It follows a group of survivors who have to defend themselves against the zombies but even more so, the other survivors. Yes it is a show that's a little bit "out there" but it is a good show that shows the trials of surviving each persons personalities and gut instinct to fight for yourself and trust no one.

A PENNY WORTH OVER A MILLION DOLLARS!!!! It's TRUE!!!
Usually a penny isn't even worth 1 cent but if you have a special old penny it can be worth Millions, $1.38 million to be exact.
A one cent penny fetched that amount of money at a Florida coin collectors convention over the weekend.

The US minted it's own currency in 1793 in Philadelphia and this coin survived. Making it 218 years old. However, the coin was never in circulation. It was said to be in the possession of collector of collector's, Louis E. Eliasberg. He reportedly owns at least one of each coin ever minted in the US.

Ben Franklin is rumored to have designed this particular coin although it's not known for sure to be true. The coin has a chain design on one side giving it it's name "Chain Coin".

More information on the coin can be found at Heritage Auctions, the auction house that handled the sale.

Darth Vader is the dark character from Star Wars and when the latest movie "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D" is released February 8 in France there will be a burger to go along with it. The French restaurant chain is "Quick" and they are releasing a very dark burger in conjunction with the movies release, much like we do here in the States. Now when I say it's a 'dark' burger I mean it's served on a black bun.

Not only will they have the Darth Vader burger but also a burger in honor of Darth Maul and Yoda. Each burger having it's own special trait. The Darth Maul burger is on a semi-red (dyed) bun with poppy seeds the Yoda has squares of white cheese on a white bun (Looks like Yoda's teeth). The Vader burger almost looks burned because it's on a black bun (dyed also) with double meat patties and pepper cheddar cheese.

Here in the states you usually get a toy or the food wrappers/boxes and cups are themed but I'm not sure I've ever seen the burgers dyed to fit the theme. I see no problem with a black bun it's almost like a rye bun that is dark brown but it's making headlines from France to the US. From the photos it looks pretty good, I'd eat it!!

I know times are tough on everyone right now. People are losing jobs and homes, but can you lose your final resting place? You would think that once you're dead all your problems are over but that's not the case for some in Spain. This is utterly CRAZY and YET another reason not to LIVE in SPAIN! What a bunch of ^$#@ HOLES!

A cemetery in Spain has placed stickers on the grave sites of those whose lease is up. Zaragoza city in Spain does not sell space any longer you must lease your final resting place, a lease can be 5 or 49 years.

Those who have received a sticker on their site must pay or their loved one will removed from the crypt and moved to a common burial ground. In recent months over 400 crypts have been removed although officials say those are crypts that have not been renewed in the last 15 years.

So I guess you should pay up in full on that 49 year lease before you go or make darn sure you're family is responsible enough to keep you in your chosen place of rest. I don't know what they do with you after your 49 years is up. Maybe at that time it's yours to keep.

So what would you do if you went to the cemetery and found an eviction notice on the headstone of your loved one?

Elmo has to be one of my favorite Muppets, next to Annimal for obvious reason, growing up, but Elmo is really a lovable character. He's just so cute you want to squeeze his little furry cheeks. Elmo is suppose to be a 3 year old who teaches kids great lessons, and they usually listen. The documentary explores what it takes to be Elmo, which is 50 year old Kevin Clash's job. This story is not really about being ELMO, but rather how one man decided to follow his passion and never give up! I was drawn to this story and begand reading about it and was hooked!

Kevin Clash is the man and voice that brings Elmo to life everyday. Constance Marks is the documentarian that followed Kevin and Elmo around with a camera capturing their adventure.

As a child Kevin's mom taught him to sew. He decided puppets were his passion and he made them by hand. Kids teased him about playing with dolls and the such but now those same "kids" are eating their words. Kevin is a millionaire and has a great career going. Did you hear me? This guy is a millionaire and never gave up or decided to give up when his peers teased him and told him what he was doing was stupid! Not everyone knows who Kevin Clash is but they sure know who Elmo is!!!! HA Bravo!

Constance and Kevin have been asked if doing this documentary spoils the "illusion" of the puppets. They both say NO. Kevin says that kids keep their imagination and that they see him as just someone who is "carrying" Elmo. They don't even look at him when he's talking, they are looking straight at Elmo.

Kevin has played Elmo for 25 years and says he enjoys the ad-libbing and simplicity of life that comes through Elmo.

Who doesn't smile when Elmo is around, you just can't help it. I can't wait to see this movie, here is a sneak peek at the trailer above check it out!