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

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

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Voted for on May 22, 2008 01:29pm

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

News – 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

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

Art & Design – 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...

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Lost parrot tells veterinarian his address

Humor – "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.

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

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

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Barack Obama's "Appalachian problem" | Salon

Politics – 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.

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

News – 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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Voted for on May 21, 2008 09:15pm

Karl Rove's sly deal with Fox
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Karl Rove's sly deal with Fox

Politics – 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.

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

News – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 21, 2008 06:54pm

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Pac-Man the Movie Makes Headway

Movies – 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.

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Voted for on May 21, 2008 03:11pm

Obama Expected to Hit Milestone in Tuesday's Votes
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Obama Expected to Hit Milestone in Tuesday's Votes

Politics – 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.

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Voted for on May 21, 2008 12:00am

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

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

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Submitted and Voted for on May 20, 2008 09:50pm

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Unmasking a Surreal Egotist

Art & Design – VENICE - Having proclaimed himself a genius while in his 20's, Salvador DalÃ;Æ;Ã;­ 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;

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Submitted and Voted for on May 20, 2008 09:43pm

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YouTube - Massive Mass Media at RNC

Politics – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 20, 2008 09:15pm

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

Sports – 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.

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