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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

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.

Channel: Science Tags: flying fish

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

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

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

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.

Channel: News Tags:

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

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

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

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

YouTube - Electronic Waste

Fedquip — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:52:55 EDT

From the 2006 Documentary by Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky called "Manufactured Landscapes" Watch it.

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

BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Mbeki condemns 'shameful' attacks

Fedquip — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:44:57 EDT

South African President Thabo Mbeki has condemned the "shameful and criminal" violence against foreigners that has left at least 22 dead.

Channel: News Tags: South Africa Zimbabwe Thabo Mbeki

bookofjoe: Telephonic Sheep by Jean Luc Cornec

Fedquip — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:45:47 EDT

surreal looking photos

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Jean Luc Cornec Telephonic Sheep Bizarre Propeller Weird News

YouTube - GOOD: N*Danger

Fedquip — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:18:55 EDT

we'd like to turn your attention to a handful of the 16,306 species threatened with extinction. This video is dedicated to them and our fallen homiesÃ;Â¢Ã¢â;;Â¬"the 785 species that have been wiped off the face of the planet. This Earth Day, pour one out for the dodo

New Study Shows Seniors are Happiest Americans

joeca — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:09:23 EDT

A sociologist at the University of Chicago interviewed 32,000 people for over 30 years to find out that "with age comes happiness!"

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: Senior Happiness Happy University Study Boomers America American Age Elder

China's All-Seeing Eye : Rolling Stone

Fedquip — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:45:38 EDT

Sometimes called "market Stalinism," it is a potent hybrid of the most powerful political tools of authoritarian communism" central planning, merciless repression, constant surveillance" harnessed to advance the goals of global capitalism.

Channel: Politics Tags: China Capitalism Communism shenzhen Naomi Klein

Pierce, Celtics get last word on LeBron, Cavs

kanetin — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:52:15 EDT

Late in the third quarter, after LeBron James hit an improbable shot to answer another of Paul Pierce [stats]'s improbable shots, the two stars paused in front of the Celtics [team stats] bench as the ball was inbounded.

Channel: Sports Tags: Pierce Celtics

Indy is back

kanetin — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:49:17 EDT

It's enough to make you scream, "It's alive." Twenty-seven years since his appearance in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and almost 20 since "The Last Crusade," Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones is back, and that iconic costume still fits him

Channel: Movies Tags: Indy

Bush's Speech Prods Middle East Leaders

kanetin — Mon, 19 May 2008 02:46:20 EDT

After basking in a showy celebration of America's close ties with Israel, President Bush criticized other Middle East leaders on Sunday, prodding them to expand their economies, offer equal opportunity

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush

China's All-Seeing Eye

berkeley — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:49:46 EDT

China today, epitomized by Shenzhen's transition from mud to megacity, represents a new way to organize society. Sometimes called market Stalinism, it is a potent hybrid of the most powerful tools of authoritarian communism - central planning, merciless repression, constant surveillance - harnessed to advance the goals of global capitalism.

Channel: Politics Tags: china privacy 1984 Naomi Klein Rolling Stone

Michael Moore: "Fahrenheit 9/11" Follow-Up Not A Sequel - Entertainment on The Huffington Post

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:15:03 EDT

CANNES, France Ã;Â¢Ã¢â;;Â¬" With his follow-up to "Fahrenheit 9/11," Michael Moore wants to examine America as an empire, study its standing since the Sept. 11 attacks and present revelations to surprise audiences as much as the first film did.

Channel: Movies Tags: Michael Moore Documentaries Fahrenheit 911 Cannes

deputydog | scum of the earth

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:45:43 EDT

'm certain some of you won't be aware of the events that took place so here's a quick breakdown.

Channel: Sports Tags: Manchester Glasgow st petersburg uefa cup hooligans

McCain's YouTube Problem Just Became a Nightmare

Hyperboreus — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:41:42 EDT

This man is just another BUSH.

Channel: Politics Tags: McCain youtube nightmare Bush

YouTube - Holy warriors in the US armed forces

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:00:19 EDT

Separation of church and state being dissolved within the military

Channel: Religion Tags: God Religion Officers Christian Fellowship Military

Corporate Social Responsibility: Haagen-Daz's Commitment to Honeybees

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 07:01:13 EDT

Haagen Daz has committed to serving bee populations across the United States. Besides bringing about more awareness through education programs, philanthropic events, and bee-friendly landscaping,

Channel: News Tags: Propeller Eco News Haagen Daz Bees Colony Collapse Disorder

Top Bill O'Reilly "Inside Edition" Spoof Videos

_kam0_ — Sun, 18 May 2008 04:08:14 EDT

Including the great Colbert and Olbermann

South Park "Bloody Mary" an immaculate deletion, says Comedy Central - Boing Boing

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 03:00:02 EDT

(2006)A BoingBoing blog post about one of the most controversial South Park episodes

Channel: Television Tags: South Park BoinbBoing Xeni Jardin Religion Virgin Mary

Kennedy to assail Bush over Iraq war - The Boston Globe

Fedquip — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:52:10 EDT

WASHINGTON (2003) -- Ratcheting up his criticism of the war in Iraq, Senator Edward M. Kennedy accuses the Bush administration of telling "lie after lie after lie" to defend its policy in a fiery speech prepared for delivery today on the Senate floor.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: Edward Kennedy Pre Iraq War 2003 History Boston Globe

Secret Strobelight Weapons of World War II

omerazam — Sat, 17 May 2008 15:39:59 EDT

It might have been the greatest lost weapon of World War II. Major-General JFC Fuller, the man credited with developing modern armored warfare in the 1920's, called failure to use it "the greatest blunder of the

Channel: News Tags: Bizarro Lasers and Ray Guns Less lethal

Darvaz: The Door to Hell

Fedquip — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:21:22 EDT

This place in Uzbekistan is called by locals "The Door to Hell". It is situated near the small town of Darvaz.

Channel: News Tags: Uzbekistan Darvaz hell english russia

The Daily Show Is "Close to Journalistic in Nature"

Fedquip — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:00:46 EDT

The Pew Research Center conducted a year-long study of The Daily Show to find out how the fake news show held up as an actual news source.

Channel: Television Tags: Jon Stewart The Daily Show Pew Reserch Comed Central

GE making changes to their appliance deptartment

Fedquip — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:11:51 EDT

May 15 (Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co. may sell or seek a partner for the unit that makes refrigerators and washers, ending more than a century in an industry that helped make GE a household name, people familiar with the situation said.

Channel: News Tags: General Electric Bloomberg Refrigerators appliances

Rocketman flies over Alps with jet-pack strapped to his back

TheVisionary — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:16:06 EDT

Yves Rossy likes to jump out of a small plane with a pair of jet-powered wings on his back and loop the loop above the Swiss Alps. The self-built contraption took the former fighter pilot five years to build and perfect - and yesterday he gave it its maiden flight.

Channel: News Tags: cool iron man rocketman alps flying

TDS David Javerbaum talks with FRONTLINE

Fedquip — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:10 EDT

"Daily Show" executive producer David Javerbaum talks with FRONTLINE about the state of television news. Part 3 of "News War: What's Happening to the News" puts viewers on the front lines of an epic battle over the future of news, examining the forces which are remaking the economics of the business and challenging the very defi

Why Gen Y Is Going to Change the Web - ReadWriteWeb

Fedquip — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:50:48 EDT

Gen Y is taking over. The generation of young adults that's compromised of the children of Boomers, Generation Jones, and even some Gen X'ers, is the biggest generation since the Baby Boomers and three times the size of Gen X.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: Generation Y Future Internet ReadWriteWeb