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Pirate's Booty: An ex-Jack Sparrow spills on life at the Magic Kingdom

Jordan — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:43:52 EDT

"Don't be flirtatious," they told us. "See women as trouble." And they said as far as alcohol goes, don't even mention drinking. But the Pirates of the Caribbean song is all about drinking, and they're drinking all along the ride. So I eventually broke that rule, because it would have taken me out of character...

Channel: Movies Tags: jack sparrow pirates of the carribbean disney

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

How to Use Social Media for Social Change

Jordan — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:24:58 EDT

Instead of watching Twitter's ups and downs, we the members of the tech community could be using our social media super-powers to make a real difference in the world. ... Isn't it time we put them to use towards a good cause? Below are some great examples as to how that can be done.

Channel: Gadgets & Tech Tags: social media social change

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

Getting into college is easier with a gladiator at your side

Jordan — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:50:52 EDT

A group of educators is hoping a gladiator, a bullfighter and a Napoleonesque Frenchman will help get this message across to kids: Getting into college is tough, so you'd better be prepared. Those quintessential "tough" characters are the stars of public service announcements coming to Washington...

Channel: News Tags: college school public service announcement gladiator

Sleepy brain prone to sudden shutdowns: Study

Jordan — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:49:33 EDT

Being deprived of sleep even for one night makes the brain unstable and prone to sudden shutdowns akin to a power failure -- brief lapses that hover between sleep and wakefulness, researchers said on Tuesday.

Channel: Science Tags: brain sleep sleep deprivation shutdown

Tire Danger: The Cryptic Code That Could Save Your Life

Jordan — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:43:15 EDT

More than 100 deaths in the U.S. have been attributed to aged tires which dried out and lost their treads... Safety experts say the only way for consumers to protect themselves is to learn how to read the cryptic code embedded on a tire's sidewall which reveals the year and week a tire was manufactured.

Channel: Autos Tags: tires code howto age

Pilots Run Out Of Fuel, Pray, Land Near Jesus Sign

TimALoftis — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:18:17 EDT

It seemed like an almost literal answer to their prayers. When two New Zealand pilots ran out of fuel in a microlight airplane they offered prayers and were able to make an emergency landing in a field coming to rest right next to a sign reading, "Jesus is Lord."

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: propeller weird news new zealand pilots

Federal court rules against military gays policy

SunnyDays — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:27:53 EDT

The military cannot automatically discharge people because they're gay, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday in the case of a decorated flight nurse who sued the Air Force over her dismissal.

Channel: News Tags: Federal court rules military gays policy dont ask dont tell discrimination court lawsuit margaret witt air force

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

Man reprimanded for blasting Springsteen hit

Jordan — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:50:46 EDT

A judge has reprimanded a British pensioner who plagued his neighbors by repeatedly playing Bruce Springteen's hit "Born in the U.S.A." at high volume in the early hours.

Channel: News Tags: uk bruce springsteen judge

Panda Finds Way Home to Reserve After China Quake

Jordan — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:49:54 EDT

A captive adult giant panda that had disappeared during the May 12 earthquake has returned home, but two of the rare animals are still unaccounted for, China's state media agency reported today.

Channel: News Tags: china panda earthquake

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

A Look Back: The Iconic Cinematography of Douglas Slocombe

Monte G — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:02:15 EDT

In retrospect, it definitely was the cinematography that truly turned Jones and his fedora into the iconic hero that he is today!

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Dollars discriminate against blind

SunnyDays — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:05:25 EDT

A federal appeals court says paper money discriminates against blind people.

Channel: Money Tags: dollars blind