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The quietly spoken store owner is being hailed as a hero in Harlem, New York, for turning the tables on the robbers. Police said he would not face any charges. Although the shotgun was not registered, under New York law someone is allowed to use deadly force if they feel their life is in imminent danger. Mr Augusto, who bought the shotgun 30 years ago after another robbery attempt, said he was left with no choice but to open fire. 'I told this kid, "We don't have any money",' Mr Augusto said. 'I asked him, "Why don't you just put your gun down and go home and we'll forget about this thing? Someone's gonna get hurt. There's no money - you're gonna get in trouble. You're wasting your time." 'I would have been happy if they'd all run out the door. I'm sick to my stomach over it. 'I'm sad I couldn't talk them out of it. I'm sad there's mothers and fathers with no sons today. 'I haven't done anything wrong. I'm sitting here minding my own business and they come in with guns. I don't feel like a hero. I would have felt like a hero if I could have talked that kid into going home.' He added: 'I'm sorry they're dead but they didn't give me any other choice.' Enlarge Police surround the body of one of two robbery suspects killed by Mr Augusto The failed robbery took place at his restaurant supply company in Harlem. Mr Augusto was inside the store with two employees, a 33-year-old man identified as JB and a 47-year-old woman. The four robbers - aged from 21 to 29 - burst in and demanded cash. One was armed with a pistol and they carried plastic handcuffs. Police said Mr Augusto made it clear there was no money on the premises, which led to one of the robbers to start to pistol whip JB. Mr Augusto, who was 20 to 30ft away, whipped out the shotgun and fired three times. James Morgan, 29, died instantly. A gun was found near his body slumped in the doorway of the store. His accomplice Raylin Footman, 21, died later in hospital from shotgun wounds to his back. The two other suspects, Bernard Witherspoon, 21, and Shamel Cloud, 21, were caught after police followed a bloody trail from the store. Witnesses said JB stood over the dead robber screaming: 'You're dead! You're dead!' He later told police a gun had been held to his head. Police sources said Footman, one of the victims, had previously been arrested for robbery and weapons charges. The other three robbers were also known to police. Harlem residents praised Mr Augusto for his actions. Gene Hernandez, 47, said: 'I would kill a dozen of them. You have to protect your family and workers. Case closed.' Stefany Blyn, who rents a space above the store from Mr Augusto, said: 'He's been robbed before, so I'm not totally amazed.' Police said charges are pending against the two injured suspects. Daily Mail 15/08/2009 Reading this story, I thought it was inconceivable that he would not face some charges if the same happened in this country. There seems to be a greater appetite here for clamping down on any use of self defence which may be deemed excessive. Not sure if this comes from ordinary police or more likely senior figures/CPS.

Emma Samms

Going to sound a bit old fashioned here but the pictures are awful. No doubt she has a good face and figure. A 51 year old woman can look attractive without oiling up, opening her legs pretending to be 21.

Would agree that Musee d'Orsay is much better than The Louvre which is just far too big and too crowded to see much. Also, climb internal staircase in the Arc de Triomphe for some great views.

Why restrict the choice to two great countries?

The child here with Charlie Chaplin grew up to play Uncle Fester in the Addams Family tv series. Typically English actor Rex Harrison was born in Huyton

Reading reports recently of a certain f**baller cleared in court, it seemed clear that disappointed journalists were desperately trying to sex-up the story. A perfectly ordinary Southport wine bar became a "seedy nightclub" in one paper and even a "late night drinking den" in another. They seem to have phrases to exaggerate any situation High winds = Killer Storms Increase in interest rates = Attack on Mortgage Payers Decrease in interest rates = Attack on Savers Tax changes = Attack on Middle Britain ( whatever that is!) Papers also use words that are not used in everyday language. Celebrities having affairs don't meet, they have late night trysts before enjoying a romp in their lovenest Is this language taught in some journalist college?

Dead certs

I've not really read much about this case but the fact that it has become a cause celebre for The Daily Mail and Trudie Styler makes me want to take the opposite point of view by default.

The fantastic Godfather I and II. Our version Director: Guy Richie Don Corleone: Bob Hoskins Sonny Corleone: Jason Statham Michael Corleone: Vinnie Jones Tom Hagen: Alan Rickman Set in Walthamstow before the "family" are attracted by the bright lights of Canvey Island. Thank God Francis Ford Coppola was born in America.

I don't have any issue with the people of Wootton Bassett. Attendance with dignified respect for someone you did not know is perfectly proper and is probably something a lot of us have done in respect of Hillsborough events. It is the mawkish grief tourism which I find difficult. Events like the funeral of Diana or to a lesser extent Jade Goody leave me confused. These are personal family tragedies yet turn into competions on who can be the most grief stricken for a total stranger. It angers me that Liverpool has more than once been branded as "self pity city " after Hillsborough and Ken Bigley yet no journalist seems to be brave enough to attack the Diana grief industry.

Deceided to buy a paper this morning ( Mail ) and thought exactly the same thing. Todays edition consists of Jack Nicholson - as above. A large article on Madonnas arms and a picture of a TV presenters husband with an article about how he is overweight. I last read the paper a couple of weeks ago when it contained a cruel article showing 2 pictures of John Travolta. One looking in good health taken 25 years ago and one now when time and the tragic death of his son have taken their toll. Guess what? - He has changed. Decided to no longer bother with newspapers as I cannot find one that is not complete shit.

I remember reading somewhere a maths formula for this, Acceptable if: Her age >= (your age/2 ) + 7 Result: ok

This is entirely predictable from Ferguson. Abusive to those he sees as a threat and patronising to those he doesn't. As mentioned above, I would like to see Benitez just rise above it all this season.

Nicole from Pussycat Dolls - up there in Alesha's league

8 in 5 months - could do better

She is gorgeous. There has been quite a bit in the paper recently about the controversy or her replacing Arlene Phillips on Strictly Come Dancing with Harriet Harmen and Selena Scott complaining of ageism. It is ironic that Arlene Phillips was responsible for dance troops like Hot Gossip which as I recall did not contain any elderly dancers. She has made a career out of selling sex appeal. Those who live by the sword....

Getting into this year and enjoying the coverage. One thing I notice is that there is no false camaraderie between the top riders. This mornings interview with Mark Cavendish on his disqualification was pure bitchy.

Coming away from one of the end of season matches at Anfield, I noticed a stall selling T-Shirts and flags with Liverpools 4-1 win at Utd. Whilst I loved that match as much as anyone, could not help feeling this made us look a bit small-time. We are Liverpool, not Stoke or Hull

That type of anchor man seems to be out of fashion now. All news programmes seem to want 2 presenters with chemistry. An older man for gravitas and a younger woman for sex appeal. I am not in favour of "personalities" reading the news. Newscasters should be like f***ball referees in that you do not notice the good ones.

I think Marvin should pass the "smooth" test. [YOUTUBE] <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL7VOgkpyfE&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL7VOgkpyfE&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/YOUTUBE]

For me, the most annoying is Mark Bright. For me, he talks even more than the main commentator he is assisting. For me, anyone who thought he was any good at football was usually confusing him with Ian Wright, his superior striking partner at Palace. Oh, and he has to start every sentence with - for me!

Zidane. Great palyer

It will be interesting to see how this one ends. Generally players will come out with any trumped up excuse as to why they are moving rather than admit it just for the money. However, a lot of the usual excuses are not open to the self styled "Mr Chelsea" He cannot say he is fed up of the weather in London or that his London born family have failed to settle and so he's moving to Alderley Edge. He will make up something like lack of respect for him at Chelsea if he goes.

Congrats. Life will never be the same again - in a good way!