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Vietnam’s dispute with Zen master turns violent

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This man is one of the worlds treasure's and a hero of non violence supporters. An out spoken critic in 1966 of the Vietnam war he was exiled from his home country Vietnam. added by: kennymotown 3 responses

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‘Happiness Meter’ analyzes blogs, tweets

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A “hedonometer,” or a device that measures happiness, has been created by scientists in Vermont.

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Dozens of radio stations shut down in Venezuela

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CNN) — At least 34 private radio stations in Venezuela were closed indefinitely Friday, and 206 more were at risk of being shut down, a government official said. The stations were closed for various reasons, including expired permits and operation by unauthorized personnel, said Diosdado Cabello, minister of Public Works and Housing. “Freedom of expression is not the most sacred freedom,” Cabello was quoted as saying by CNN affiliate Globovision Most station owners said the closures were politically motivated.

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Scientists untangle multiple causes of ‘Bee Colony Disorder’

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A most interesting topic of bee colony collapse. Without the help of bee's the crops we eat will be in danger of not getting pollinated. added by: kennymotown 1 response

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Breast practice on the riviera

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There was a time when French beaches were full of topless women – but no longer. As cities empty, and France makes its annual migration to the coast, Paris-based journalist Regan Kramer – a member of the feminist Les Chiennes de Garde group – asks why the breast is now back in the bikini. added by: unimatrix0 0 responses

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Are feminists more hostile towards men?

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A big stereotype about feminists is that they are 'man-haters.' The University of Houston decided to see if this was true.

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Celestial objects anyone can see with a small telescope

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Popular Mechanics has a great series of articles today on amateur astronomy, including Affordable Ways to Become an Amateur Astronomer, and How to Computerize Your Telescope. But my favorite is the Top Five Galactic Bodies Anyone Can See With a Cheap Telescope.

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18 crazy and cool things you can do with Scotch Tape

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

In 1930, Richard G. Drew of 3M invented Scotch Brand Cellulose Tape

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Government seeking qualified applicants for FEMA camps

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Doubt the government plans to impose martial law and round up dissidents and other malcontents? Well, the Army National Guard is advertising for qualified personnel to work as Corrections Officers and Internment/Resettlement Specialists. As an Internment/Resettlement Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will ensure the smooth running of military confinement/correctional facility or detention/internment facility, similar to those duties conducted by civilian Corrections Officers,” a classified ad posted on the web states.

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Forged letters urging opposition to climate bill sent to congressman by lobbyists

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Prior to the vote on the climate bill back in June, Congressman Tom Perriello (D-VA) received a a letter from Hispanic community group Creciendo Juntos urging him to vote against the bill — the trouble is that the letter was forged and sent on behalf of an undisclosed client by lobbyists Bonner & Associates.

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