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While a proposal for more casinos in Illinois is still highly contentious, the state managed to see a huge expansion in gambling this week with the debut of gambling machines ...

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[Suicide King's Tattoos]

London has denied Moscow permission to honor UK veterans of the WWII Arctic Convoys by presenting them with the prestigious Ushakov Medal.
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[Big Gay Al]

Another photo of a Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens), this time an impressive looking male. The photo was taken in the Binya State Forest, NSW.

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[Carl Culture]

Today's picture shows a couple of prospectors in their mining camp near Deadwood. The picture was taken in 1887. One man is tending a pot on a campfire, while the other one is bringing in a deer he has shot. Also notice in the foreground there is another deer with a rifle leaning on it. I would say these men will eat well this winter.


I have enjoyed this week of pictures, and the discussions on Old West boom towns. I have had the chance to visit Virginia City, Silverton, Durango and several others in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. One place I have always wanted to visit but have never had the chance is Tombstone, Arizona. Has anyone visited there? Is it nicely preserved? I always considered the story of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday at the showdown at the OK coral to be the absolute classic of all Western shootouts.






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[Carl Culture]

This Month in Photo of the Day: National Geographic Magazine Features

A whale shark, biggest of fishes, hangs out with small fry off the northern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula.

See more pictures from the October 2012 feature story "Meso Amazing."


See more underwater pictures from Brian Skerry's Ocean Soul »
Brian Skerry earns Emerald Award »




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Forum: Science, Technology and RacePosted By: revisionPost Time: 10-11-2012 at 09:14 AM

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[Carl Culture]

About Lee:

Lee Jeffries career began as a sports photographer, capturing the beautiful game of football in Manchester, UK. Then a chance meeting with a homeless woman living in the streets of London changed his life forever. He has since dedicated himself to capturing gripping portraits of the disenfranchised.

The models in his photographs are homeless people that he has met in Europe and in the United States.

He explains his process by saying, “I don’t want to exploit these people or steal photographs of them like so many other photographers who had seen the homeless as an easy target. In an effort to make intimate portraits, I try to connect with each person on an individual basis first.”







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[Big Gay Al]

I recently lost my beloved dog Otis. The only thing that could heal the pain was a new dog. I decided on a pit-type because I just have always loved the breed for many reasons. But having 4 cats I thought that I should get a puppy so I could be sure to raise it to accept the cats. Turns out the cats have kept away anyway so it's still a work in progress. I went to the shelter where my neighbors got their dog and they brought out Ryan Lochte (the Olympics were happening at the time). I didn't need to see any more pups. He chose me as much as I chose him. He is a joy to have. Affectionate, playful, smart as can be. What a super ambassador for his breed.

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[Georgie Thompson]

Lee Westwood fired a brilliant round of 61 to guarantee a final spot at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final and will face fellow Englishman Justin Rose for the $1.5 million first prize.

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