The dramatic photograph from Whidbey Island Washington is unlikely to be sky lanterns. The video is far less clear and, were it the only record, would suggest a lantern. However, that does not appear to be the case in this situation.
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This appears to be some sort of a cloud, but the witnesses claim that it was moving at such high speed that they didn’t see it while the photo was being taken. So, obviously, no ordinary cloud.
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We are receiving more and more reports from UFO hunters that they are having success. What was a rare experience ten years ago is now commonplace. But you have to take some basic steps (NOTE: Subscribers can still listen to this show).

First, you need to be prepared to spend some time outdoors at night, so appropriate clothing is important, as are snacks and whatever else you need to stay warm.

A good camera and tripod are also important. Preferably a high quality still camera or an HD video camera. In both cases, bring a tripod and a good zoom lens. Don’t rely on a cellphone camera.
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The Ukraine has trained dolphins to be attack animals, ready to go after enemy swimmers, wearing knives on their noses. The Soviet Union originated this program, and turned over to Ukraine after the Cold War. The program includes training dolphins to search for underwater mines and mark them with buoys.

On the Wired.com website, Robert Beckhusen quotes the US Navy, which also has a trained mammal program, as saying, "Since dolphins cannot discern the difference between enemy and friendly vessels, or enemy and friendly divers and swimmers, it would not be wise to give that kind of decision authority to an animal."
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