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Hi, I'm Jordan Running. By day I write about software for Tucows.com. By night I blog at swirlee.org (sometimes), do some programming, take some photos, and otherwise keep myself busy.

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Member Since: May 26, 2006

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

Movies – "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...

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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 01:41pm

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How to Use Social Media for Social Change

Gadgets & Tech – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 22, 2008 01:24pm

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China's All-Seeing Eye : Rolling Stone

Politics – 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.

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Voted for on May 22, 2008 01:19pm

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Getting into college is easier with a gladiator at your side

News – 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...

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Submitted and Voted for on May 22, 2008 12:50pm

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Sleepy brain prone to sudden shutdowns: Study

Science – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 22, 2008 12:49pm

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Tire Danger: The Cryptic Code That Could Save Your Life

Autos – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 22, 2008 12:43pm

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

Do No Evil – 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."

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Voted for on May 22, 2008 12:41pm

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Federal court rules against military gays policy

News – 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.

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Voted for on May 22, 2008 12:22pm

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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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Voted for on May 21, 2008 11:20pm

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Man reprimanded for blasting Springsteen hit

News – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 21, 2008 10:50am

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Panda Finds Way Home to Reserve After China Quake

News – 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.

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Submitted and Voted for on May 21, 2008 10:49am

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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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