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North Korea not the only offender: 6 official photo fudgings

As state manipulators of the media go, few can compare to North Korea, which found it necessary to doctor an official photograph of Kim Jong-il's funeral procession.
Just as governments are finding it easier to use technology to manipulate images, so too is the public finding it easier to spot such digital trickery. Here are six noteworthy attempts by governments to shape media coverage through image manipulation.
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April Fool's Day history: five best-ever pranks

April Fool's Day history has been marked by many good pranks, but here are five of the most creative ever.
Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial: What happens to child stars in ads?

The Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial made six-year-old Max Page an advertising wunderkind even before the public had seen his face. As the pint-sized Darth Vader in the VW ad, Max became an Internet phenomenon for using "The Force," or trying to. The Super Bowl commercial went viral on the Internet in the run-up to the big game. Since the Super Bowl, Max has gotten even more attention. On Monday's "Today" show, he took off his Vader mask, letting America see his face. Here's a look at Max and five other child actors who starred in ads. Can you guess which of the five made the big time?

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Seeking Chen Guangcheng's freedom in China via 'Internet meme'

Supporters of the activist lawyer have kept the torch burning for his release using Internet memes: online pieces of content that spread their message without rousing China's infamous censors.
Papa John's apologizes for racial slur

Papa John's receipt – with Asian slur written on it – goes online, prompts apology. Papa John's says it has dismissed the employee.
North Korea not the only offender: 6 official photo fudgings

As state manipulators of the media go, few can compare to North Korea, which found it necessary to doctor an official photograph of Kim Jong-il's funeral procession.
Just as governments are finding it easier to use technology to manipulate images, so too is the public finding it easier to spot such digital trickery. Here are six noteworthy attempts by governments to shape media coverage through image manipulation.
Chapter & Verse
Maru the cat hopes to be the next literary sensation

Maru's videos have already gone viral. Will his book follow?
In Pictures: Medvedev as president
Rebecca Black receives death threats over 'Friday' video

Rebecca Black: 13 year old Youtube sensation, Rebecca Black, has reportedly recieved multiple death threats for her 'Friday' video.
April Fool's Day history: five best-ever pranks

April Fool's Day history has been marked by many good pranks, but here are five of the most creative ever.
Horizons
Cheezburger cats swallow Know Your Meme

Cheezburger Network has acquired Know Your Meme – reportedly for a whole lot of cheese. What will the Cheezburger empire gobble up next?
Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial: What happens to child stars in ads?

The Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial made six-year-old Max Page an advertising wunderkind even before the public had seen his face. As the pint-sized Darth Vader in the VW ad, Max became an Internet phenomenon for using "The Force," or trying to. The Super Bowl commercial went viral on the Internet in the run-up to the big game. Since the Super Bowl, Max has gotten even more attention. On Monday's "Today" show, he took off his Vader mask, letting America see his face. Here's a look at Max and five other child actors who starred in ads. Can you guess which of the five made the big time?
Vox News
'Baracka Flacka Flames': Does foul-mouthed spoof help or hurt Obama?

The 'Head of the State' video that portrays President Obama as a swearing, drinking, racial epithet-hurling 'Baracka Flacka Flames' is driving debate on satire and the mood of youth voters.
Cool Astronomy
Humor website conducts first Rickroll in space

Using a weather balloon equipped with a camera and speakers, the comedy website Zug played Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video some 16 miles above the Earth's surface.
Winnebago Man: movie review

'Winnebago Man' tells the tale of Jack Rebney, an RV salesman whose expletive-laden sales pitch goes viral, and the man who tracks him down 20 years later.
Susan Boyle seeking duet partner for next album

Susan Boyle is seeking an undiscovered talent to team up with on her next album.
Global News Blog
PLA 'Beat It' video: Is being cheeky about China's military risky business?

'Beat It' video of China's People's Liberation Army groovin' to a Michael Jackson song goes viral. Will officials 'harmonize' the tribute?
Top Picks: Robin Hood, 'Life' TV series, Memorial Day concert, and more recommendations

Early Hollywood renditions of Robin Hood on DVD for first time, 'Life' TV series narrated by Oprah Winfrey on DVD, National Memorial Day Concert airs on PBS May 30, and more top picks.
Horizons
Facebook Celebrity Doppelganger Week explained

The online celebrity look-alike fad has people swapping their profile pictures for shots of actors, musicians, athletes – even First Lady Laura Bush. How'd it start, how can you join in, and is it, um, legal?
'Pants on the Ground': Favre playoff edition

After beating the Dallas Cowboys, 34-3, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre did a locker-room rendition of the now-famous Internet song 'Pants on the Ground,' Favre style.
The Vote
Interview: Jay Leno on the evolution of political satire
Horizons
Lolcats take to the stage with a musical
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'Socialist Joker' Obama portrait goes viral
Horizons
Wedding dance video redux: the divorce
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Web-posted wedding video goes viral
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Microsoft goes after click-fraud clan
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'David After Dentist' is viral video gold, but at what price?
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YouTube, the video game