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Amazing fish flight caught on video - Science- msnbc.com

aust — Thu, 22 May 2008 06:17:48 EDT

A Japanese TV crew has filmed what is believed to be the longest flight of a flying fish ever recorded.

U.S. Soldiers Did 'Dirty Work' for Chinese Interrogators

Fedquip — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:22:54 EDT

U.S. military personnel at Guantanamo Bay allegedly softened up detainees at the request of Chinese intelligence officials who had come to the island facility to interrogate the men

Channel: News Tags: China America Guantanamo Bay Chinese Inelligence

He Took a Polaroid Every Day, Until the Day He Died

cactushair — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:28:06 EDT

Yesterday I came across a slightly mysterious website - a collection of Polaroids, one per day, from March 31, 1979 through October 25, 1997. There's no author listed, no contact info, and no other indication as to where these came from. So, naturally, I started looking through the photos. I was stunned by what I found...

Channel: Art & Design Tags: photo polaroid

Lost parrot tells veterinarian his address

TheVisionary — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:57:08 EDT

"I'm Mr. Yosuke Nakamura," the bird told the veterinarian, according to Uemura. The parrot also provided his full home address, down to the street number, and even entertained the hospital staff by singing songs.

Channel: Humor Tags: funny bird pets lost japan

Dan Froomkin - The President vs. the Peacock - washingtonpost.com

Fedquip — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:32:34 EDT

There is more to the White House's unprecedented attack on NBC News yesterday than meets the eye.

Channel: News Tags: Media NBC George W Bush

Barack Obama's "Appalachian problem" | Salon

Fedquip — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:17:52 EDT

Obama's "Appalachian problem" is a symptom of his party's larger "rural problem." But a new poll offers hope for the fall -- provided the Democrats show rural voters some respect.

Channel: Politics Tags: Barack Obama West Virginia Kentucky Rednecks Appalachian problem

May 21, 1901: Connecticut Sets First Speed Limit at 12 MPH

Monte G — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:30:38 EDT

1901: Connecticut passes the first U.S. state law regulating motor vehicles. It sets a speed limit of 12 mph in cities and a whopping 15 mph outside.

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Karl Rove's sly deal with Fox

Aidenag — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:55:08 EDT

Fox News hosts routinely introduce Rove as a "former senior advisor to President Bush," "the architect," a "political wizard" and a "famed political consultant." But never has he been introduced as he should be -- as an informal advisor and maxed-out donor to John McCain's presidential campaign.

Channel: Politics Tags: Karl Rove John McCain Fox Fox News

Clinton Desperate to Count Votes, Compares Fla. Primary to Zimbabwe - From The Road

Fedquip — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:54:10 EDT

In just one day, Clinton has used a variety of arguments to convince her party to seat Florida and Michigan delegates, going as far as comparing the struggles of the voters in Florida and Michigan to those of abolitionists, suffragists, to the plight of Zimbabweans.

Channel: News Tags: Hillary Clinton Florida Michigan Zimbabwe

Pac-Man the Movie Makes Headway

karada — Wed, 21 May 2008 08:12:27 EDT

Pac-Man is chomping his way toward the big screen. One of five films funded by a $200 million Crystal Sky Pictures deal announced in Cannes this week, Pac-Man -- the movie -- has been greenlit for production.

Channel: Movies Tags: pac man crystal sky movie pac

Obama Expected to Hit Milestone in Tuesday's Votes

bizexpert — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:44:19 EDT

Senator Barack Obama is poised to reach a milestone in the presidential race on Tuesday by capturing a majority of pledged delegates, but he said he would not declare victory against Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton or suggest the Democratic primary should end until the final three contests are finished on June 3.

Channel: Politics Tags: Obama US Politics Election 08

YouTube - US holding 27 thousand in secret prisons-1/2

Fedquip — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:50:06 EDT

Clive Stafford Smith: US Holding 27,000 in Secret Overseas Prisons; Transporting Prisoners to Iraqi Jails to Avoid Media & Legal Scrutiny

Unmasking a Surreal Egotist

Fedquip — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:43:08 EDT

VENICE - Having proclaimed himself a genius while in his 20's, Salvador DalÃ;Æ;Ã;Â went on to promote this notion with such relentless conviction that the egotist eventually overshadowed the artist. By the time he died in 1989, leaving hundreds of signed sheets of paper to spawn a fake DalÃ;

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Salvador Dali Biography The New York Times Surrealism

YouTube - Massive Mass Media at RNC

Fedquip — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:15:45 EDT

More than 15,000 media people are expected to invade St. Paul, Minnesota starting at the end of July to cover the Republican National Convention which is in September. Today media representatives got to look at how the convention will be set up. The UpTake's Mike McIntee went along to watch the media.

Channel: Politics Tags: Media Uptake RNC Parking

ESPN - NFL eyes 17th game to grow revenue, shorten preseason - NFL

Fedquip — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:02:15 EDT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell raised the possibility of having a 17th regular-season game as an option to help settle some of the league's future labor problems.

Channel: Sports Tags: NFL Preseason Extended Season Roger Goodell