It’s Friday, here’s a collection of news and other things that struck me as worthy of being shared:

87% Percent Of Mainers Say Gay Marriage Has Had Positive Or No Impact On Their Lives.

A guest blogger at Easily Crestfallen talks about life, expectations, and… well, I don’t want to spoil it: My Funny Cater Waiter.

Stephen Colbert Really Likes This New Slate Feature.

Why the best conspiracy theories about JFK’s assassination don’t stand up to scrutiny.

This is a few years old, but someone shared it: A study by Science/AAAS shows that rats preferred freeing caged rats rather than eating food placed in the cage, suggesting that the rats show empathy.

In Miami Gardens, store video catches cops in the act.

Ark. high court reverses ruling barring man’s gay partner from home when child stays overnight.

Right Wing Watch YouTube Account Offline Again After Klingenschmitt Files More Bogus Claims.

Great blog post from a mom raising a gay son: Stop Waiting for My Gay Son to Change.

Touche and Daisy the turtles released after 30 years in captivity in Portugal:
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