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LA Oil Spill
420,000. That's how many gallons of industrial fuel spilled into the Mississippi River outside of New Orleans.
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Serb War Criminal Caught
The 11-year hunt for ex-Bosnian Serb wartime president Radovan Karadzic has ended. Karadzic, who was indicted for genocide in the Bosnia war had been posing as a doctor named Dragan Dabic. Behind the late Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic Karadzic is considered to be the most notorious Balkan war crimes suspect to be captured. The 11-year hunt for ex-Bosnian Serb wartime president Radovan Karadzic has ended. Karadzic, who was indicted for genocide in the Bosn... more
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Strong Views of Mugabe
What do South Africans and Zimbabweans living in Capetown think about the Zim election and what, if any, implications will it have for politics in all of Africa? What do South Africans and Zimbabweans living in Capetown think about the Zim election and what, if any, implications will it have for... more
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Fallen Soldiers Swap
Five Lebanese militants linked to Hezbollah were set free in exchange for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers that were killed in a Hezbollah raid. Among the five militants was, Samir Kantar, who vowed to continue the fight against Israel shortly after being released. Many, especially Hezbollah supporters, are seeing this lopsided trade as a symbol of Hezbollah's power over Israel. Five Lebanese militants linked to Hezbollah were set free in exchange for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers that were killed in a Hez... more
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Inside Genocide
President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has been charged in the International Criminal Courts. The ICC charges against al-Bashir include genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has been charged in the International Criminal Courts. The ICC charges against al-Bashir include gen... more
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Foreclosure Sweet Home
Across the US, the number of forclosures has skyrocketed. This Collective Journalism group investigation puts a human face on those affected by the housing crisis. Across the US, the number of forclosures has skyrocketed. This Collective Journalism group investigation puts a human face on those af... more
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Record Flooding in Iowa // Comment Picked for TV
Thanks to uroborus8 for his response to the pod, "Record Flooding in Iowa."
Take a look at the pod here: http://current.com/items/89022951_record_flooding_in_io...
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Zimbabwe Un-Elections
The Zimbabwe elections are over but the political discourse seems to have just begun. The White House has joined many other countries around the world in voicing a negative response to the so-called democratic elections. The Zimbabwe elections are over but the political discourse seems to have just begun. The White House has joined many other countries ... more
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Algae Attacks China!
The Beijing Olympics face yet another hurdle on their way to hosting the worlds premiere sporting event. In the recent months leading up to the games the Chinese have endured a woeful series fatal earthquakes and landslides. The traditional torch relay sparked a global barrage international protests and ridicule all of which was televised and uploaded to every corner of the world, physical or otherwise. The Chinese sustained these sorrowful and humiliating events whilst mustering up the will and already strained resources to build an intricate infrastructure to accommodate the Games. Comparatively, a little algae would be a piece of cake. Fate, it seems, wasn't interested in taking it easy, and so the Chinese are now dealing with a massive amount of green algae that is burgeoning at cruel increments. The oversize bloom of the sea-faring organism is a source of fear to Olympic sailing teams who may face unfamiliar conditions that are considered unfavorable. The algae effect on boats is simple, the more algae the slower the boat. So for sailors who have spent their lifetimes training for this one competition the green blob is not a welcome challenge.
To combat the algae Chinese citizens have dutifully answered the call to duty that would surely be lost without them. In this selfless act it is impossible to dismiss their steadfast determination that truly embodies the spirit of the Olympic Games. Civilian algae-fighters armed solely with their pride and plastic sacs have started extracting the green mass. Some working one handful at a time. Some athletes and coaches are still concerned that these efforts, however admirable, will fail to clear the 19 square miles of water needed for the competition. Chinese officials on the other hand have promised an algae-free race. Perhaps the most compelling competition then is not between countries or people. Indeed this battle is just The Olympic Spirit against all odds. The Beijing Olympics face yet another hurdle on their way to hosting the worlds premiere sporting event. In the recent months leading ... more -
Omaha's Sudden Storm
Footage from Omaha, Nebraska before, during and after giant thunderstorms ripped through the Midwest on Friday, destroying cars and houses, leaving some 120,000+ people without power, ripping out giant trees, flooding several blocks...and killing my car.
The storm footage is taken from a 3rd floor apartment approximately 45 feet in the air. In under two minutes, the weather goes from bright, still skies to torrential rains and 80-100 mph winds. Footage from Omaha, Nebraska before, during and after giant thunderstorms ripped through the Midwest on Friday, destroying cars and ho... more -
Midwest Underwater
From the top of the peaks of the Rockies in Montana to where the Missouri and Mississippi meet just north of St. Louis--the last couple of weeks, its been more like noah's arc territory than the breadbasket of a nation. Farms are underwater, towns and ruined and Collective Journalists throughout the mid western flood plain are documenting the river's ebb and over flow. From the top of the peaks of the Rockies in Montana to where the Missouri and Mississippi meet just north of St. Louis--the last coupl... more
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Cali On Fire
The fires in Northern California continue to burn, leaving many officials and citizens searching for answers. Hear Gov. Schwarzenegger's and Secretary Kempthorne's take on the situation in this pod. The fires in Northern California continue to burn, leaving many officials and citizens searching for answers. Hear Gov. Schwarzenegger... more
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Breadbasket Underwater
From the top of the peaks of the Rockies in Montana to where the Missouri and Mississippi meet just north of St. Louis--the last couple of weeks, its been more like noah's arc territory than the breadbasket of a nation. Farms are underwater, towns and ruined and Collective Journalists throughout the mid western flood plain are documenting the river's ebb and over flow. From the top of the peaks of the Rockies in Montana to where the Missouri and Mississippi meet just north of St. Louis--the last coupl... more
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Lightning Fires in CA
Lightning has been the catalyst for 800 or more fires have torched Northern Californias wildlife.
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Des Moines Underwater
As the Midwest floods, Des Moines has taken a heavy hit.
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Flood After Flood
The levees have been breached by the overwhelming floods in Iowa and Missouri. Both states have experienced severe storms and are scrambling to get ample resources to prevent further damages. The levees have been breached by the overwhelming floods in Iowa and Missouri. Both states have experienced severe storms and are scra... more
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Gay Marriage On in SF
After 55 long years, Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon made history as the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in San Francisco.
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China Quake Diaries
A compilation of diaries from Cj Contributor, Aric S. Queen describing post-earthquake China.
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Record Flooding in Iowa
Record floods in Iowa have humbled the city of Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas. Hospitals have been evacuated and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes. The Des Moines River, which is set 100 miles away is also a point of concern as water levels are now dangerously close to spilling over levees and into the heart of downtown Des Moines. Record floods in Iowa have humbled the city of Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas. Hospitals have been evacuated and thousands of ... more
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