Mexico

Environment (08 Oct, 2008)
Parrot Trade under Ban in Mexico

Conservationists beat the alarm. They demand that illegal parrot trade in Mexico should be banned. There are 22 parrot species in Mexico, haft of which is in danger and almost all of them are under federal protection. ...
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//2 Oct 12, 2008 07:04 AM | posted by: vanilla [InfoTOT]

Unfortunately, you may be supposed to see none of birds at all, even simple budgerigar, if such trade continues, because as you know, everything in our nature is interrelated. Or you can see some at your friend, for example, or at your neighbor in a cage, and that's all, who in most of cases may be do not know that such species are in the Red book, they do not bother with such things, they just get pleasure of seeing the bird in the cage.

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//1 Oct 10, 2008 07:31 AM | posted by: Maxriter [InfoMANIAC]

78,000 parrots are entrapped illegally - wow - that's a lot of birds! I've never seen so many parrots in my life.

Environment (01 Jun, 2009)
Solar Skyscraper to Offer Much-Needed Green Space for Mexico City

Vertical Park represents a modular skyscraper composed of a series of stacking units. Besides, the skyscraper is solar powered and features sky-gardens that are added to the spaces made for living and working. ...
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//1 Nov 23, 2009 02:25 AM | posted by: anilkumar.glow [InfoKID]

Superb technology

Offbeat (11 Apr, 2007)
Fake Nature of a Rolex is Hidden in Details

Pre-owned Rolex watches have always enjoyed great demand. However, many customers are aware that Rolex is the most copied brand in the fake watch business. So, they are afraid to stumble upon the problem of identifying a real Rolex from its replica. ...
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//66 Nov 03, 2009 05:22 PM | posted by: Joe B.

I have learned a lot about Rolex watches real and replica. Well now in this day and age I have found Rolex replicas that can not be told apart from the real Rolex unless you take the back off and after you do that you will find the same movement used in Authentic Rolex Tudor watches and that is a Swiss made 2836 2836-2 Swiss ETA movement. You can find that movement in some Rolex Tudor watches, there are also other Swiss ETA movements used in Rolex Tudor watches you will also find in Replica Rolex watches. Today if you look the best replica with be made out of 316l SS, have all the exact stampings and markings as the real Rolex's, replicas use the same saphire crystal, correct 3-D sticker with correct numbers on back of replica, and everything I did not mention they, the replicas have. So to all you people that do not actually know all these FACTS keep buying Tudor's and any all 316l stainless steel Rolex's I will get the same all 316L stainless steel with the same Rolex Tudor movement for $250.00 lifetime warranty. I have worked with this dealer for over13 years not one of my watches have ever broke and I get to send them in for free maintenance/lubrication all done no cost while Tudor and Rolex watches are charged anywhere between $100.00 to $500.00. I also own a authentic Rolex air king and it does not work as well as my Replicas, he cleans my air king for free for me as well.

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//65 Oct 28, 2009 01:50 PM | posted by: Bill

I have a Replica Rolex Submariner, the only ways to spot this as a fake is the the date is not magnified as much as the real thing, and the bezel on a genuine has 120 clicks to make complete circle, this one has 60, and it has the see thru crystal back, the watch is a really nice fake. Has every marking in the perfect spot. I would like to sell it though, just cant find anywhere that will let me.The fun is over, I couldn't resist telling everyone its a fake, now it just sits.

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//64 Jul 16, 2009 06:05 AM | posted by: Rick

When I saw the comment that Rolex did not make any Gold plated watches, I was shocked. Not too many people know that they did indeed. My father recently gave me his Rolex which was purchased in 1979. It is gold plated and is absolutely real! Someone else commented that real rolexes backs were always 3 point wrench removals! WRONG!! Mine is inface knurled all the way around. People really need to do their homework before spouting off that they know something when they are in fact incorrect.

Offbeat (16 Apr, 2007)
USA Workers Allowed to Use Marijuana?

At present day it is estimated that about 300,000 people in the USA smoke marijuana for medical purposes, according to ASA data on registered users. ...
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//1 May 23, 2008 12:02 PM | posted by: rhondaspok [InfoTOT]

well, it seems to me if our human bodies come with cannabanoid receptors... and they do) then there must be a reason. Medical marijuana definitely has its place. I have personally seen very ill people who when they are on their "regular" medications: Oxycontins, Morphine patches, high doses of hydrocordone, are pretty pain free, but they are also nodding off wherever they are. They cant drive and they cant function, but they get pain releif.
I have seen these same people off of their prescription meds, after they have ingested medical marijuana. They are calm, smiling, their pain is significantly less and they are able to function almost normally. A great majority of medical marijuana users are not "smoking joints and getting high" a lot of them use vaporizers to ingest the marijuana, so they get the medicine but not the smoke to their luungs. Tinctures are made, topical ointments, and many, many food products are made with medical marijuana in them. Here in Washington State the legislative body assigned the task of how much marijuana could be considered a reasonable monthly amount for patients to the Department of Health. They have had various workshops, etc. here in Washington State and sent the preliminary report to Governor Gregoire. She is noe asking for input from law enforcement which shows she is indecisive and is unsure of what she is supposed to be doing. The governor should and did get reports through the department of health, which was asked for. Asking for input from law enforcement is ludacris, my Doctor doesn't have to check with the cops to prescribe me something, or have them looking over his shoulder trying to decide how much I should have with any other medication. This governor doesnt have the courage of her own convictions and she is not listening to what the people of Washington voted for. She signed the bill herself for goodness sake! Governor Gregoire will be voted out and hopefully we get a new govewrnor who has some real courage to go to bat for patients who are terminally ill.

Offbeat (20 Jun, 2007)
Anti-abortion Activist Life Sentenced for Murder

Anti-abortion opponent was given a life sentence for murdering a doctor who performed abortions. James Kopp wrote that he saved several children by killing the doctor. ...
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//4 Aug 25, 2009 01:26 PM | posted by: peace

Just found out my ex fiancee had a abortion 4 years ago without my knowledge anything i can do about it

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//3 May 15, 2008 11:58 AM | posted by: jack jones

women have a limited legal right to abortion in some countries only,but they do not have a human right to abortion,so why dont anti-abortion groups sue,our government on the grounds that abortion is against the unborn childs human rights,and the fathers human rights too,people have a human right to life and happiness,but do not have a human right to commit suicide,or infantacide or abortive murder etc.

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//2 May 13, 2008 02:23 PM | posted by: jim kelly

surely the 9million kids killed by abortion in the uk,and the 1billion globally is against the nuremburg judgements on genocidal murder,and therefoe illegal

Technology (01 Nov, 2007)
Most Spam comes from the USA, says SophosLabs

According to experts from the web-security company SophosLabs, most spam origins in the USA, whereas the North American continent leads the continents' list of spam origin. ...
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//2 May 09, 2008 01:04 PM | posted by: ???

I hate sophos

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//1 Apr 15, 2008 06:16 AM | posted by: snsuresh [InfoTOT]

usa always on top?

Politics (28 Nov, 2007)
80 Percent of Mexican Women Murdered by Family Members

The recent poll revealed that 8 women out of ten in Mexico were killed by one of their family members, president of Mexico Felipe Calderon declared on Monday. ...
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//1 Oct 02, 2008 05:59 AM | posted by: sharaeff [InfoBIG]

These numbers are horrible! The worst thing is that victims of domestic violence appear not only in Mexico, but all over the world. Kill if you love-doesn't sound like an excuse. Peole shouldn't keep silence, they should defend their rights. Their body and soul are not a toy or commodity for anyone. Trafficking of women has become a huge business. Why?Women know about the trap and still get into it.

Environment (04 Dec, 2007)
Divorces Cause Global Warming, Study Says

Environmentalists warn that increasing number of divorces causes global warming and people should think twice before making a decision that has a crucial impact on our environment. ...
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//4 Nov 27, 2009 01:42 AM | posted by: mrexcellent [InfoWILD]

//3, I don't think children do affect anyhow the global warming... and divorces.. how can they affect?

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//3 Nov 19, 2008 04:52 AM | posted by: martyfmelb [InfoTOT]

The net environmental impact of divorces depends on whether kids tend to be had before or after a divorce (I'm better on "after").

So! Don't have children, then divorce.
Also, don't have children and then divorce. :-)

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//2 Jul 27, 2008 08:09 AM | posted by: snsuresh [InfoTOT]

super

Offbeat (11 Dec, 2007)
Global Warming will Launch the Global Wars

Global warming is likely to cause political and social conflicts worldwide, the UN officials declared. ...
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Politics (17 Dec, 2007)
Vladimir Putin - one of the wealthiest man in the world?

Russian political analyst claims that Valdimir Putin could be the richest men in Europe and one of the richest the world. ...
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//3 Oct 02, 2008 05:47 AM | posted by: sharaeff [InfoBIG]

Politics is always about money. At least Putin was one of those presidents who managed not only to make money but at the same develop his country.

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//2 May 22, 2008 07:46 AM | posted by: Jason

Name of richest man in 2008

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//1 Dec 22, 2007 07:50 PM | posted by: Rohit

Woah, seriously messed up! I hope he didn't use his position as president to achieve his wealth if these numbers are true.

Science (15 Apr, 2008)
Terawatt Laser Beam Shot in the Clouds Provokes Lightning Strike

Scientists tested a new ultra-high-power laser which provoked lightning. ...
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//8 Dec 17, 2009 09:33 PM | posted by: yo

ok focus the energy into a battery.......you are still using terawatts of electricity....thats more energy than produced by all the nuclear power plants in france in a day.

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//7 Oct 11, 2008 10:07 PM | posted by: Ben

I don't know about you guys, but when I read this I thought of weather control machine. Tonight we take over the world!

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//6 Aug 11, 2008 07:49 AM | posted by: dan

If that really works why not focus the lighting to come down to a battery supply to harness all the power or can that not be done

Technology (10 Jun, 2008)
Scientists Create World's Fastest SuperComputer

Scientists developed the world's fastest computer that is able to perform 1,000 trillion operations per second. ...
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//20 Feb 02, 2010 02:02 AM | posted by: sarala

this is mind blowing news . thanks!
a great work! technology really rocks!
This is really great , am impressed with its ground breaking news and am looking forward seeing its applications because i cant even predict its technological trends . Big Up

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//19 Feb 02, 2010 02:01 AM | posted by: chetu

this system is great .this is mind blowing.we are very impressed.a great work! technology really rocks!its outstanding...scientists keep rockin like this....

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//18 Jan 31, 2010 12:47 PM | posted by: tabi

Can you please send me the brief introduction of this technology to my email.
shades_tabs@yahoo.co.in

Offbeat (08 Jul, 2008)
Lottery Adds Gas for Life prize

Now lucky lottery players in Florida can win free gasoline for life as a second prize ...
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Environment (10 Jul, 2008)
New Natural Wonders Revealed

Eight new natural wonders were named by the UNESCO and added to the World Heritage List ...
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//1 Jul 12, 2008 06:05 AM | posted by: rohit manoj arey [InfoKID]

very nice to know the new 8 wonders...by unesco

Technology (12 Nov, 2009)
Internet Giant Launches Online Flu Shot Finder Tool

This week Google released a new online tool that can track down the locations where people can get vaccinations against A(H1N1) as well as seasonal influenza in the U.S. ...
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//1 Nov 18, 2009 06:58 AM | posted by: Stew [InfoWILD]

Google has a lot of good non-profitable projects, and this one could be really useful. thanks giant!