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Blind Followers Or Meaningful Dissenters: Facebook vs Occupy Wall Street?
by Ron Callari
Whenever a new movement consumes the hearts and minds of a large
percentage of the populace, its time to take stock in what really moves
these folks to act? The zeitgeist that emanated from Facebook and Occupy
Wall Street couldn't be any more different from each other, yet there
is an undercurrent that threads the two together. Both attract those
that have an overwhelming desire to band together within loosely-knit
organizations that welcome all.
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4 comments First Embryonic Stem Cells Used In Humans Safely Treat Dry Macular Degeneration
by T Goodman
Results for the very first human embryonic stem cell treatment were announced today in the online first section of The Lancet journal. The first aim of the study was to determine if the stem cell transplant was a safe treatment for age-related dry macular degeneration (dry AMD), the main cause of blindness in persons over 60. But, in addition...
'Dragon Tree' May Bring Good Luck to Japan's Tsunami Ravaged Coast
by Steve Levenstein
The massive tsunami that pounded Japan's northeastern coast following the devastating March 11th, 2011 earthquake left few trees standing along the shoreline. Among those few survivors is a battered, twisted pine that now resembles a Chinese Dragon. The so-called Dragon Tree has become a symbol of hope and renewal for the region's hard-pressed residents.
Add new comment Solar Powered & Retro Styled Toyota 2000GT SEV Sounds Crazy, Sparks Interest
by Steve Levenstein
The Toyota 2000GT SEV is a one-off, electric concept car being shown to the public at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. Designed by the Crazy Car Project under the direction of the Toyota Automobile Association, this “shocking” automotive update takes Toyota's iconic late-sixties sports coupe from flower power to solar power.
Will The U.S. Constitution Stay Afloat In 2012?
by Ron Callari
Well if you've been following the partisan rhetoric emanating from the
Belt Way, you might not think that the government of "We The People" is
going to fare too well going into a contentious election year. However,
if you're one of the 99 Percenter contingency, things might be looking a little "rosier" for you . . . and they do mean that literally.
Genghis Khan's Genome Successfully Sequenced by Chinese Scientists
by China.new
Charlie Sheen may have Adonis DNA but when it comes to winning, Genghis Khan DNA conquers all! Chinese scientists have announced they've successfully sequenced the genome of one of the Great Khan's direct descendants, and they didn't need a fossilized mosquito to do it.
99 Percenters Will "Occupy Earth" To Prove The 1 Percent Wrong
by Ron Callari
Awakened like a sleeping giant, the 99 Percenters were first motivated
by the Arab Spring - but now have orchestrated a movement that has taken
on a whole life of their own. Commencing with a make-shift tent city
constructed overnight in downtown Manhattan four weeks ago, Occupy Wall Street has caught not only America's zeitgeist but one that is cyberventilating across the globe as well.
Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs Mourned by China's New Tech Generation
by China.new
Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder and visionary former CEO, was tremendously admired and respected by China's newly wealthy, entrepreneurial, tech-savvy generation. In the wake of his sudden passing, a number of instant memorials paying homage to Jobs have sprung up at Apple's flagship Chinese stores.
Tsunami Survival Capsules Offer Hope for Japan's Next Great Wave
by Steve Levenstein
Ready for the next tsunami? Then you've really got balls: enhanced fiberglass “Noah” capsule balls, to be exact. Japan's Cosmo Power designed these bright yellow survival spheres so users can escape onrushing floods and ride the relentless quake-spawned tidal waves to rescue.
Obama vs Osama Awesome Limited Edition Action Figure
by China.new
Action figures don't get more awesome than this: U.S. President Barack Obama standing over the late (by mere seconds) Osama bin Laden, an assault rifle slung over his shoulder and his trusty Blackberry clipped to his belt.
Jersey City Ignites Innovation & Waterfront Development In Reality & Fiction
by Ron Callari
The octagonal 50-foot clock remaining on the shore of the Hudson River
facing Manhattan is a historical reminder of Jersey City's tenaciousness and
its prominence during the 1940s & 1950s. By the 1970s, the city
experienced a period of urban decline clouded by corruption held over
from the Mayor "Boss" Hague reign of backroom deals and political cronyism .
Taking The Bull By The Horns, "Occupy Wall Street" Posters Motivate Campers
by Ron Callari
On September 17th,
a protest organized by several activist group will take Wall Street by
storm to protest opposition to the use of corporate money in politics.
Groups such as Anonymous, Adbusters,
US Day of Rage are collaborating their efforts to promote a peaceful
protest to attract on upwards of 20,000 to turn downtown Manhattan into a
campground.
Giant Tunic Suit Salutes Sun Yat-sen and China's 1911 Revolution
by China.new
A huge gray “Mao Suit” now on display in the Chinese city of Ningbo celebrates both the 1911 Revolution against China's creaky Qing Dynasty and revolutionary Father of the Nation, Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
China's 9/11 Nirvana Rose Memorial is a Tribute to Life and Loss
by China.new
A memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks by a group of Chinese artists recreates the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in handcrafted lacquer and rose petals.
Freedom Tower Will Tower Over NYC's Skyline
by Ron Callari
When the World Trade Center landmark twin towers were completed in May,
1973, they rose 1450 feet to become the tallest buildings in the
world, surpassing the Empire State Building. Its demise as the result of the horrific
devastation of September 11, 2001 has launched a decade of debates as to
what type of architecture could possibly replace its iconic imagery
remembered by so many.
Social Media Blogger Crunching Start-Ups & Conflicts Of Interest
by Ron Callari
Traditional media has longed categorized
bloggers as an unruly lot who choose to work outside of legitimate
journalistic guidelines. Our editorial contributions have sometimes
been dismissed as pay-for-play
fodder and at its worse - content farms - or "black hat" websites
compiled for the sole purpose of stimulating Internet traffic versus publishing
quality social discourse.
George W. Bush's Autobiography is Published in Chinese
by China.new
The newly released Chinese language edition of former U.S. President George W. Bush's autobiography features a unique introduction intended to appeal to readers in China.
Look Sharp: Taiwanese 'Nail Artist' Howard Chen Redefines Hammer Time
by China.new
When Taiwanese artist Howard Chen decides to create a work of art, he really nails it – literally. Chen's chosen medium are iron “mosquito nails” fired into white canvas by the hundreds of thousands; one at a time.
Intravenous Viral Therapy Makes Cancer Treatment History!
by T Goodman
Canadian researchers have made cancer treatment history with the success of an intravenous infusion of a virus, JX-594. The virus was injected into 23 patients with advanced and metastasized cancers who had not responded to traditional therapies. Not only was this the first test of viral therapy on human cancer patients, but the first trial to introduce a targeted virus intravenously.
Social Media Makes Strange Bedfellows As MSN & Renren Begin An Affair
by Ron Callari
While China is the country everyone wants to get a piece of these days
- the two major Internet giants in the world - namely, Google and
Facebook - face major hurdles with the government's insidious "firewall"
and its strict censorship regulations.