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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Adopting Adults Popular in Japan
Adopting adults is becoming popular in Japan.
In Japan, only two percent of adoptions involve babies and little kids. The remaining 98 percent are adults adopting other adults.
In the country, inheritance traditionally travels along the male branches of the family tree with the eldest being the typical recipient of the wealth and the family business. In daughter-only households the need for a male heir has lead to the practice of adopting men who are in the 20 to 30 year old age group.
People with less than desirable sons may also opt to get a better candidate.
Where are all of the extra sons coming from? Families with extra males can put them on the market. The payoff can be millions of yen.
Although the inheritance practices haven't been law since before World War 2, many businessmen find the tradition difficult to abandon.
At some companies, being adopted by the owners is considered a promotion and the battle to be the one is fierce.
The oldest family owned business in the world is Japan's Hoshi Ryokan Hotel in Komatsu, founded in 717 AD.
Police Brutality Compilation
Film the police. It's your right.
*Warning, Video contains some graphic footage*.
Anti-Monsanto Protests Planned Worldwide
An international protest is planned for May 25 against biotechnology company Monsanto in six continents and demonstrations are planned in tens of countries. Monsanto, a titan of the emerging biotech industry, has come under attack from environmentalists, agriculturalists and average consumers over the company's conduct in the realm of genetically-modified organisms and genetically-engineered foods. Despite research on the effects of GMO crops being largely considered inconclusive, Monsanto has lobbied hard in Washington and around the globe to be able to continue manufacturing lab-made foods without the oversight that many have demanded.
Find an event in your own city: http://bit.ly/ZTDsk8
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
20 Years in Prison for a Facebook Post?
A teenager from a small town outside Boston has been held without bail for weeks. He faces terrorism charges and 20 years in prison for posting rap lyrics on the internet.
Held without bail? For writing a rap song?
A search of Cam's house found no explosives, weapons, or ANY evidence that he was planning anything other than becoming the next Eminem.
Take a minute to watch the video of one of Cam's songs above, and decide for yourself whether you think he's a threat to public safety, or just a teenager speaking his mind.
After you read this kid's story, you'll think twice about what you post on Facebook. (And that's the problem.)
Meet Cameron D'Ambrosio. He's 18 and lives in a small town outside Boston. He wants to be a rapper and calls himself "Cammy Dee" in his YouTube videos.
Oh, and he's been locked up without bail for weeks -- facing terrorism charges and 20 years in prison -- all for something he posted on Facebook.
On May 1st, Cam was skipping school and messing around on the internet. He posted some lyrics that included a vague reference to the Boston Marathon Bombing and called the Whitehouse a "federal house of horror." Soon after that he was arrested and charged with Communicating a Terrorist Threat, a felony that carries 20 years in prison.
The post contained no specific threat of violence against any person or group of people, and in the context of the rest of the lyrics and Cams' rap persona, it was clearly nothing more than a metaphor. A search of Cam's house found NO evidence that he was planning any violence, but a judge still ordered him held without bail for the next 3 months, pending trial.
Cam should be released immediately unless the D.A. can produce some additional evidence as to why he is a threat to anyone.
Please share this blog with your friends and raise some awareness for Cameron.
Cam should be released immediately unless the D.A. can produce some additional evidence as to why he is a threat to anyone.
Please share this blog with your friends and raise some awareness for Cameron.
The only known living organism that is Immortal
While the humans have been looking for the elixir of life
throughout every period of history, it appears that there is one species of
jellyfish that are actually immortal. Turritopsis nutricula, or sometimes –
Turritopsis dohrnii, is able to transform its cells from mature state back to
immaturity, in other words – back to youth. The medusa leads a regular cycle of
life, but after maturing and mating, it reverts back to its initial state – a
polyp colony. The process is referred to as“transdifferentiation”, and it
basically makes the jellyfish unable to die.
If a mature Turritopsis is threatened — injured or starving,
for example — it attaches itself to a surface in warm ocean waters and converts
into a blob. From that state, its cells undergo transdifferentiation, in which
the cells essentially transform into different types of cells. Muscle cells can
become sperm or eggs, or nerve cells can change into muscle cells, “revealing a
transformation potential unparalleled in the animal kingdom,” according to the
original study of the species published in 1996.
But Turritopsis can — and do — die. Their regeneration only occurs after sexual maturation, therefore they can succumb to predators or disease in the polyp stage. But because the jellyfish are the only known animal with this “immortality,” scientists are studying them closely, with the hopes of applying what they learn to issues such as human aging and illness.
The bell-shaped immortal jellyfish measures up to a maximum
of bout 4.5 millimeters (0.18 in) and is about the same in its length and
width. Originating in the Caribbean, it has now spread worldwide, and the
discovery of its unique ability has heated up many discussions among the
scientists. Some claim that their mystery is soon to be solved and applied to
humans, while others only expect it to improve the quality of life at our final
stages. Either way, knowing that something out there goes back and forth from
being young to old to young again, blows your mind!
The 50 Most Perfectly Timed Photos Ever
By Internet standards, a perfectly timed photo occurs when two of the following three conditions are met: 1. Perfect Place 2. Perfect Time 3. Perfect Angle. Sometimes the holy trinity of perfectness is achieved and you get an Internet classic like so many of the photographs in the video. There are countless galleries of these images floating around. I tried my best to compile the most representative of this concept.
Incredible video of the Oklahoma tornado
YouTube user "Charlie Cook" captured the moment when the tornado formed and he followed its destructive path through the town of Newcastle, Oklahoma. In a matter of minutes it went from a funnel cloud to a full F4 tornado. We strongly recommend you DO NOT try to film tornadoes. Do seek shelter if you see or hear the sirens.
Symphony of Science - Secret of the Stars
A musical celebration of E=MC squared and Einstein's theory of relativity. Featuring Michio Kaku, Brian Cox, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brian Greene and Lisa Randall.
Nike Sweatshops: Behind the Swoosh
Nike Sweatshops: Behind the Swoosh is the ultimate video for exploring the sweatshop issue. Using Nike as a case study, the film documents first hand the widespread and oppressive and exploitative labor practices in the developing world.
Used as a resource by faculty members and community leaders across the country, Behind the Swoosh is appropriate for use in classrooms, libraries, conferences, churches, community centers and union halls.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down In Oklahoma
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More footage and stories on todays tornadoes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBgGfqQYMuI
This video is Live:
FOOTAGE showing the width of this storm from a storm chaser:
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UPDATE* from 5 State Weather · 7 minutes ago CONFIRMED TORNADO On the ground. Very strong rotation on a storm located on the border of Oklahoma and Texas. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FORT WORTH HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHERN MONTAGUE COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS... * UNTIL 630 PM CDT
LIVE UPDATES: --> http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/05/large_tornado_roaring_across_o.html
Track this tornado --> http://www.chasertv.com/
Tornado knocked out water treatment plant; Southeast Oklahoma City residents told not to drink water - @kfor
Tornado reported in Blanket, Texas - @breakingweather
The Lion,Tiger & Bear All Live Together
A lion and tiger and bear!
As cubs a lion, a tiger, and a bear had been owned by a drug dealer who did not properly care for them. The bear’s harness grew into his skin because the owner did not alter it as the animal grew. They had been abused and neglected early in life, but were finally rescued. The bear's harness was surgically removed.
After they had been taken in by an animal sanctuary in Georgia, the staff tried to separate them due to obvious concerns that the three large predators would fight. During the trial of separation, the animals were uncooperative and behaved poorly. Once reunited, the three calmed down and were well behaved.
Twelve years later, the three friends spend their days playing, cuddling, and eating together. There are no plans to separate these lifelong friends.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
15 Cops Beat 1 High School Student
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The Baby Bachelor - Episode 1
First they had the Bachelor and then it was the Bachelorette. Now... Meet: The Baby Bachelor. Jimmy Kimmel presents:
Snoop Dogg Exposes Vaccines
Here is the truth about vaccines from Snoop D oh double G
Some natural flu shot alternatives:
The truth about what's really in your flu shot:
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Sweet Brown - Original Report and Autotune Remix
The First Solar Car 1960 - Around for 53 years available to no one.
So... How many of you does this shock into action? I mean I know a lot of you are clever and know many things about free energy - tesla etc.. but it's time we take this into action. Demand solar. Get involved. If you live in the UK you should be checking out the most reputable company Engensa - They have been opening our eyes to many home and business adaptations that use renewable energy to save and in most cases earn an extra income for helping the planet become suistainable.
HOW TO PASS A DRUG TEST IN 24 HOURS (WORKS)
Please NOTE* these are just 2 testimonials from people that claim they have done this several times and passed. If you are watching you are either curious or have a drugs test to pass. We don't recommend you take this advice as set in stone evidence. It's just information. Take away what you wish.
How to Pass a Drug Test - Marijuana
Another Tip:
If you check with some other stories on the net you will find this advice to be the most sound. There are many myths so be careful! View our other post:
How to Pass a Drug Test - Marijuana
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Great Life Advice - This is Water
ICELAND - How to fix the financial crisis.
The people of Iceland forced their corrupt government to resign.A public assembly was created to rewrite the constitution.The banks were nationalized, it was decided not to pay the debt that PRIVATE banks created.All of this in a peaceful way...What would happen if the rest of the world took this as an example?
“What Iceland did was right. It would have been wrong to burden future generations with the mistakes of the financial system.” -Joe Stiglitz, Nobel prize winning economist
“What [Iceland's recovery] demonstrated was the … case for letting creditors of private banks gone wild eat the losses.” -Paul Krugman, Nobel prize winning economist
“What [Iceland's recovery] demonstrated was the … case for letting creditors of private banks gone wild eat the losses.” -Paul Krugman, Nobel prize winning economist
The Con Man that Cost Google Millions
Meet the career con man who made a fortune selling illegal pharmaceuticals online—and pulled off a federal sting that forced Google to pay $500 million.
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How NASA might build its very first warp drive
Friday, May 17, 2013
Extreme Weather Hits Texas
Extreme Weather Rocks Texas - 100 reported to be injured and 6 or more deaths. Many homes destroyed. Our hearts go out to all the families. - Stay safe people. No fear.
Photo: Recent Hail from Mineral Wells, Texas -@CoopWay -
The Real Story Behind The Monsanto Protection Act
This video was Published on Apr 3, 2013
'The Monsanto Protection Act', or H.R. 933 is really only small part of a much bigger pattern and corruption and collusion between Monsanto and the U.S. government.
Documents and Sources:
Documents and Sources:
How GMO food damages organs and poses serious health risks:
H.R. 933 (Monsanto Protection act) PDF:http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-11...
Hundreds of thousands march May 25th Everywhere. Here is a list of the march locations:
http://occupy-monsanto.com/march-against-monsanto-may-25-2013/
Hundreds of thousands of activists around the world will “March Against Monsanto.” Currently, marches are being planned on six continents, in 36 countries, totaling events in over 250 cities, and in the US, events are slated to occur simultaneously at 11 a.m. Pacific in 47 states.
http://www.ibtimes.com/monsanto-prote...
Michael R. Taylor of the FDA (Monsanto connections listed publicly):
http://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/centersof...
Roger Beachy USDA/Monsanto:
http://grist.org/industrial-agricultu...
Islam Siddiqui US Agricultural Trade Representative:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/artic...
Monsanto petition tells Obama: 'Cease FDA ties to Monsanto':
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/b...
Super Slow Motion Lightning Strike. 1 second in 3 minutes.
Super Slow Motion Lightning Strike. 1 second is slowed to 6 minutes to examine the bolt piece by piece.
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Chinese plant compound wipes out Cancer in 40 days,says new research
While it is great news that this study is bringing the beneficial effects of inexpensive and near-free plant compounds to light, the bad news is that the individuals responsible for the research are actually looking to create a pharmaceutical drug from the essential component triptolide. A drug that will seek FDA approval and ultimately be patented, nutritionally ruined, and sold for exorbitant amounts of cash. Instead, just get your hands on some thunder god vine for yourself.
In 2012, the 100 richest people made a profit big enough to eradicate extreme poverty in the wolrd 4 times over
The year 2012 was marked by economic meltdown followed austerity measures. That was the reality that everybody had to face. Well, except the those who created the crisis and are taking advantage from it.
The world's 100 richest people earned a stunning total of $240 billion in 2012 – enough money to end extreme poverty worldwide four times over, Oxfam has revealed, adding that the global economic crisis is further enriching the super-rich.
The world's 100 richest people earned a stunning total of $240 billion in 2012 – enough money to end extreme poverty worldwide four times over, Oxfam has revealed, adding that the global economic crisis is further enriching the super-rich.
“The richest 1 percent has increased its income by 60 percent
in the last 20 years with the financial crisis accelerating rather than slowing
the process,” while the income of the top 0.01 percent has seen even greater
growth, a new Oxfam report said.
For example, the luxury goods market has seen double-digit
growth every year since the crisis hit, the report stated. And while the
world's 100 richest people earned $240 billion last year, people in
"extreme poverty" lived on less than $1.25 a day.
Oxfam is a leading international philanthropy organization.
Its new report, ‘The Cost of Inequality: How Wealth and Income Extremes Hurt us
All,’ argues that the extreme concentration of wealth actually hinders the
world’s ability to reduce poverty. The report was published before the World Economic Forum in
Davos next week, and calls on world leaders to “end extreme wealth by 2025, and
reverse the rapid increase in inequality seen in the majority of countries in
the last 20 years.”
The problem is a global one, Oxfam said: "In the UK
inequality is rapidly returning to levels not seen since the time of Charles
Dickens. In China the top 10 percent now take home nearly 60 percent of the
income. Chinese inequality levels are now similar to those in South Africa,
which is now the most unequal country on Earth and significantly more
[inequality] than at the end of apartheid."
In the US, the richest 1 percent's share of income has
doubled since 1980 from 10 to 20 percent, according to the report. For the top
0.01 percent, their share of national income quadrupled, reaching levels never
seen before. “We can no longer pretend that the creation of wealth for a
few will inevitably benefit the many – too often the reverse is true,”
Executive Director of Oxfam International Jeremy Hobbs said.
Hobbs explained that concentration of wealth in the hands of
the top few minimizes economic activity, making it harder for others to
participate: “From tax havens to weak employment laws, the richest benefit from
a global economic system which is rigged in their favor.”
The report highlights that even politics has become
controlled by the super-wealthy, which leads to policies “benefitting the
richest few and not the poor majority, even in democracies.”
“It is time our leaders reformed the system so that it works
in the interests of the whole of humanity rather than a global elite,” the
report said.
Source : http://rt.com/news/oxfam-report-global-inequality-357/
Report Oxfam:
http://www.oxfam.org/sites/www.oxfam.org/files/cost-of-inequality-oxfam-mb180113.pdf
Source : http://rt.com/news/oxfam-report-global-inequality-357/
Report Oxfam:
http://www.oxfam.org/sites/www.oxfam.org/files/cost-of-inequality-oxfam-mb180113.pdf
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