World Conflicts — China

World Conflicts — China

• Plant of the Week: Fraxinus Bungeana

  

  Fraxinus bungeana (18/05/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sunFlowering period: Early summerSoil: Moist, well drainedEventual Height: 5mEventual Spread:... Read more

  The 22 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• Obama Administration Charges NSA Leaker With Espionage And Theft Of Government...

  

  By Susan Duclos Edward Snowden Edward Snowden has been formally charged with espionage and theft of government property, according to a criminal complaint... Read more

  The 22 june 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• Global Trends in Oil Production: Growth Everywhere but in Europe and Asia

  

  Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics database.Growth in North American crude oil production (including lease... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• It’s A Zombie Weekend! World War Z Feature by Jay

  

  We’ve been so lucky to have so many great guest bloggers this week! Chad‘s reviewed Batgirl and Superman Unchained, and author Matthew Turner shared his... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Appraisingpages
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• Travelling Across Canada with the World's Best

  

  Two weeks of travel by train across Canada with thirteen of the world's most influential travel bloggers and photographers. A fortnight's worth of activities... Read more

  The 21 june 2013 by   Russellvjward
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• Colorfulonline.com Haul!

  

  Hey lovelies!So today I have an exciting video and blog post including the lovely things I was sent from colorfulonline.com which is a online website based in... Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   Luce Stephenson
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• Norwegian Researchers Recover Unrecoverable Oil With Nanoparticles

  

  Pumpjack in the Saratoga oil field. Looks like an old Jenson unit. (Credit: Flickr @ Steven SLTompkins http://www.flickr.com/photos/25077310@N06/)When... Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• If You Can’t Beat ‘Em

  

  My husband Gaz and I donned our raingear and headed to Nanjing Lu, the main pedestrian thoroughfare and shopping district of Shanghai. Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   Davedtc
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• Gerstner & Sons

  

  It’s so satisfying to finally find something you’ve been looking for. For the last three years, I’ve been searching for a box to hold my shoe care supplies,... Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   Dieworkwear
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• On Romanization

  

  Tieguanyin, Tik Koon Yam, Tik Kuan Yin. Why are there so many different spellings of names? In the late 19th century, the popular convention was the... Read more

  The 20 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• The Ministry of People’s Security and DPRK Media Hit Back at Mein Kampf...

  

  Gifts office employees assist Kim Jong Un with a watch presentation ceremony held in Pyongyang in February 2013 (Photo: KCNA-Yonhap) DPRK state media published... Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Michael_nklw
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• Let's Ring the Bell! Against Child Marriage!

  India has always been mysteriously guided by mythologies and scriptures that were written thousands of years ago. Our very unwillingness to bring ourselves at... Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Rajrupa
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• Why a Moral Capitalism (Social Democracy) Is Hardly Even Possible

  A rightwing capitalist from India posts:So the problem that you have is basically with the ideals and goals of capitalism, which are to make money. Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• Global Power Project, Part 2: Identifying the Institutions of Control

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallThe following is Part 2 of my exclusive research series for Occupy.comPart 1: Exposing the Transnational Capitalist ClassThe Global... Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Lao Dong Bei (老东北風味), Pt. 2

  

  Lao Dong Bei (老东北風味) has held its undisputed place as my favorite restaurant in Flushing for over 6 months now, and, after trying yet another stellar dish this... Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Mahlzeit
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• The One Thing That Radically Transformed My Tea Experience

  

  Unless your family is in the trade for generations, there is a learning curve for tea, at least for loose leaf tea. Everyone starts somewhere- from tea bags to... Read more

  The 19 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• A Return to Running and I'm in the Sunday Paper

  

  My planned 30 days of rest has ended at 23. I relapsed on a lovely six mile run. Like most relapses, I could lie to myself and say I didn't see it coming, but i... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Xmarkm
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• Photoluminescent Nanoparticles Make LEDs Better, Greener, Less Expensive

  

  LumiSands cofounders Chang-Ching Tu, left, and Ji Hoo with with a demo showing the warmer, softer hue of the LED bulb (left side) after a film embedded with... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• The E-Cat and the EmDrive, Two Unicorns That Might Change the World Tomorrow

  While the world is occupied with the day to day struggle, to make tomorrow’s deadline and to meet the next GDP target, in a world consumed by crises, hunger... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Mesapiens
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• Cronyism: Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Husband Will Make Millions from Sale of 60 USP...

  

  Blum Feinstein Here’s an email that’s gone viral. It’s about 76-year-old millionaire Richard Blum, husband of 79-year-old millionaire Sen. Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Eowyn
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• *Excerpt* San Francisco Secrets by Greg Messel

  

  Welcome to my stop on the San Francisco Secrets blog tour!Today I have a preview of Chapter one for you!Tour StopsMessel: Website • Facebook • TwitterRelease... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Beautybutafunnygirl
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• Science Fiction--Just in English?

  

  When I saw the Star Trek movie reboot in 2009, I was one of the first people in the world to be able to see it in the theater. Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Noveladventurers
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• Ripple Library: Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page

  

  “Great music is about tension and release.” – Jimmy Page What a quote! What a fabulous statement, and one that sums up the musical output of the man, and a... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Ripplemusic
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• Plant of the Week: Trollius Pumilus

  

  Trollius pumilus (18/05/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to partial shadeFlowering period: Late spring to early summerSoil: Moist, well... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• Featured Animal: Duck

  

  Ducks are medium sized aquatic birds related to other aquatic birds like swans and geese. Ducks differ from swans and geese in their tendency to dive into the... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Azanimals
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• The Beginnings of Taiwanese High Mountain Tea and One Oft Overlooked High...

  

  If you had any friends who recently returned from Taiwan with a gift, odds are they might have brought with them a box or 2 of “Taiwanese High Mountain Tea”... Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• What the Market Wants: Market Will Likely Challenge Earlier Highs This Week

  The market responded well today to good economic news and to the positive and somewhat surprising response to the election of a moderate Iranian President. Read more

  The 18 june 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The Ease of Making Demands

  

  Ziontruth With all the discussions of various peace plans for the Middle East, one important issue, one not having to do with the size that Israel should be,... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Mikelumish
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• Aftershock: Heart-Rending Tale of a Family

  http://naeem.pk/ai.html Movie: AftershockDirector: Xiaogang FengCast: Fan Xu, Chen Li, Yi Lu and Jingchu ZhangRating: ***1/2One of the top 10 highest grossing... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Haricharanpudipeddi
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• Most Popular Cities You Should Visit in 2013

  

  The world is home to many fabulous places. You can explore spectacular mountains, or you can bask on one of the stunning beaches. Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Davedtc
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• REINVENTING THE WHEEL: From TV News Reader to Expat Mum in Asia

  

  Last day on air as a News Reader for Sky News Australia My latest column for online magazine Coping with Jane….I want my old life back! You know the feeling... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Mint Mocha Musings
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• 'Truth Is Coming, And It Cannot Be Stopped' - NSA Leaker Promises More...

  

  By Susan Duclos NSA leaker Edward Snowden, the person who revealed NSA secret domestic surveillance program "Prism", where the National Security Agency... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Susanduclos
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• The New Generation Hasn’t Learned From Us Golden Agers

  From where I’m standing on my balcony at the retirement home, it looks suspiciously as though a war is about to break out. Not one of those local wars that go o... Read more

  The 17 june 2013 by   Friday23
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• Greentech News for the Week Ending 9 June 2013

  

  Here is this week’s Greentech news Two Chinese companies Sinohydro Corporation Ltd and Chinese National Electric Engineering Co (CNEEC) commenced work on the 70... Read more

  The 16 june 2013 by   Greentech
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• Rob Pattinson New Face of Dior Homme Fragance

  

  , photographed by American artist Nan Goldin and filmed by French director Romain Gavras, theTwilight actor’s print and television campaigns are slated to drop... Read more

  The 16 june 2013 by   A Beauty Feature
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• On My Knees Again: an Audience with the King

  

  Bunyoro Kingdom – Empango Celebrations inauguration runDe Muzungu’s developed a taste for hanging out with Ugandan Royals recently, so when I heard Kampala... Read more

  The 16 june 2013 by   Diaryofamuzungu
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• Plant of the Week: Populus Yunnanensis

  

  Populus yunnanensis (18/06/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to light shadeSoil: Moist well drained soilFlowering period: SpringEventual Height:... Read more

  The 16 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• Tea Producing Provinces- Jiangsu

  

  Located to the north-west of Shanghai, Jiangsu is 8th largest tea producing province in China in terms of value. Despite that it enjoys disproportionate amount... Read more

  The 16 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• Reform and Revolution at Left Forum 2013

  

  By Javier Sethness Castro / Counterpunch.org This year’s Left Forum, held from 7 to 9 June at Pace University in lower Manhattan, was a rather impressive... Read more

  The 15 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• How Law and Technology Combine to Promote Responsible Gun Use

  

  Gun ownership and gun use have been the subject of much discussion among those for and against it. Both groups provide valid reasons for their respective... Read more

  The 15 june 2013 by   Nrjperera
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• Plant of the Week: Ostrya Japonica

  

  Ostrya japonica (18/05/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Moist, well drainedFlowering period: Late springEventual Height:... Read more

  The 15 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• That Was the Week That Was (#324)

  

  This is not just about sex trade workers…The government’s coming in through the back door…to tell you what you can and cannot do in the privacy of your home wit... Read more

  The 15 june 2013 by   Maggiemcneill
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• Just in Time, Bam Begins Another War

  "Well, isn't that convenient? At the moment when the Obama administration is feeling more heat than ever before, it starts another war. Read more

  The 15 june 2013 by   Hughvw
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• Chinese Vice President Attends Anniversary Reception at DPRK Embassy in Beijing

  

  DPRK Embassy in Beijing (Photo: Google image) DPRK state media reported that the DPRK Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception commemorating the 30th anniversary o... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Michael_nklw
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• Marijuana - It's Old As Dirt

  

  The Yanghai Tombs, a vast ancient cemetery (54 000 m2) situated in the Turfan district of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Refriedhippie
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• Couple Spends Eight Years Cycling The World

  

  If you're going to take your time touring the world you might as well do it on the back of bicycle. That seems to be the approach that Richard and Stani... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Kungfujedi
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• Numbers in the City, Part 2

  

  In Part 1 of this series, I discussed an emerging movement called quantitative urbanism and how mathematics can be used to better understand life in city. Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Stephendeangelis
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• Swimwear 365 and My Summer Essentials

  

  So the countdown to Ibiza is officially on and I thought I’d share a few of my essentials that I’ll be packing in my suitcase. First up is swimwear. Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Remielund
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• MAK/Museum Fur Angewandt Kunst/Vienna

  

  The Museum for Applied Arts is vast. I only managed about half of it before giving up quite overwhelmed. The opening parts is a bizarre repository of artifacts ... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Elizabethwix
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• Plant of the Week: Paeonia Veitchii

  

  Paeonia veitchii (18/05/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to partial shadeFlowering period: Late spring to early summerSoil: Moist, well... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• 7 Things You Ought to Know About Green Tea

  

  1 )Green Tea is the first tea to be produced Tea consumption has been documented for at least two to three thousand years in China but until a thousand years... Read more

  The 14 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• These Movies Are Still In Theatres? Oh… Overseas

  This might blow your mind. In other countries, they watch some movies before us… and then they watch some movies after us. They sometimes even watch movies... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Sirmac2
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• Snowden; as in Odin- The Man Who Would Play God

  

  Psychological Sketch and Motivational SpeculationSnowden is currently seeking asylum in Hong Kong As the United States and the world try to wrap their collectiv... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Therealmcteag
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• Reviews of Reviews: The Week of June 3rd, 2013

  Monday-Tuesday in A Nous Paris, Carine Chenaux and Agnes Ruskowiak listed their places for great terrace eating this summer:Le Royal MonceauLa Green 211 ... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Johntalbott
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• Film Review: Dragon

  

  Review of: Dragon (2011)Film: Peter Ho-Sun ChanReviewed by: Coral RussellRating:5On June 13, 2013Last modified:June 13, 2013Summary:Please, oh please, make... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Donnambr
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• Which I Doubt

  

  “Good morning, Pooh Bear,” said Eeyore gloomily. “If it is a good morning,” he said. “Which I doubt.” - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-PoohI sometimes feel as though I’... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Maggiemcneill
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• Sector Detector: Patient Bulls Are Getting Their Buyng Opportunity

  Stock investors are protecting gains and holding off on deploying cash as concerns abound about central banks, including the Federal Reserve, tapering off on... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Are You Really Surprised About This ?

  

  (The cartoon above is by Stuart Carlson at Carlsontoons.com.) For the last few weeks there has been a story that some in the press have considered important --... Read more

  The 13 june 2013 by   Jobsanger
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• Global Power Project, Part 1: Exposing the Transnational Capitalist Class

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallAn exclusive series for Occupy.comThe Global Power Project, an investigative series produced by Occupy. Read more

  The 12 june 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Sustainable Urban Prototype - Green Health City in Hainan

  

  Designed by Peter Ruge Architekten, Green Health City pioneers new models for sustainable development in China's healthcare market and sets a benchmark for the... Read more

  The 12 june 2013 by   Lugray
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• Acupuncture Points for Relieving High Blood Pressure

  

  Acupuncture can help prevent body from the major side effects that the medicines cause to the body.High blood pressure can be treated by the alternative... Read more

  The 12 june 2013 by   Rojer
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• Digressing on Chinese Fashion Bloggers & the Asian Couture Fashion Week

  My sanity slowly leaving me whilst writing this post it might be slightly long, so pardon me for that or simply read it with a good cup of tea when at home.I... Read more

  The 12 june 2013 by   Shugavery
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• The Neglected Tea Making Tool- the Humble Kettle

  

  Tea wares and accessories are the bling of a tea addict. Go to the house of a long time tea connoisseur and mention the words “Yixing pot” and you are likely... Read more

  The 12 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• I See Race-Denying Idiots

  Repost from the old site.I see idiots.I see race-denying idiots.I see them everywhere.I see them on the Egyptology Forum, in particular, linking to one of my... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Calvinthedog
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• EIA Estimates Shale Gas Resources to Be Globally Abundant

  

  Marcellus shale gas-drilling site along PA Route 87, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. (Credit: Flickr @ Nicholas A. Tonelli http://www.flickr. Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Dailyfusion
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• Why Steven Pinker, Like Jared Diamond, is Wrong About the “Brutal Savage”

  

  by Stephen Corry/ TruthoutSteven Pinkner, taking part in the TESL conference at Thompson Rivers University, Oct. 12, 2012. (Photo: Thompson Rivers University)I... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Edoya

  

  StyleForum member Nutcracker recently posted some beautiful photos of his visit to Edoya, Japan’s premier maker of handmade brushes. Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Dieworkwear
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• Basic House SM Megamall: Travel + Back-to-School Shopping

  

  On May 18, 2013, members of the media and bloggers, including yours truly, were invited to welcome the third branch of Basic House Philippines in SM Megamall. Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Thelostboylloyd
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• Crazy Ants "CANNOT" Be Stopped!

  

  When I want to read something but relax my brain I read the UK's Daily Mail. It is full of agitation, hyperbole, and large photos. Actually, their photos are... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Elizabethprata
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• Chop Suey 'n' Grits - Too, Too Delicious!

  So 'Comrade' Xi Jinping meets 'Brother' Obama, an example, perhaps, of the inscrutable facing the screwable! What, I sometimes wonder, have we done, both 'over... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Davidduff
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• Overly Attached Boyfriend Mails Himself to Girlfriend [Video]

  

  This guy here can actually be the perfect overly attached boyfriend, the guy for our famous overly attached girlfriend.This guy from China, wanted to impress hi... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Nrjperera
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• Dainty Darlings – Auriculas

  

  I’ve just added two blue auriculas to my small collection of these enchanting flowers. I love auriculas but they aren’t the easiest plants to grow. Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Danielcarruthers
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• Qimen Black: There and Back Again

  

  Qimen Black historically has enjoyed greater prominence abroad than it did in China. In fact, the Anglicized name “Keemun” is more renowned than the “proper... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• Plant of the Week: Sorbus Alnifolia

  

  Sorbus alnifolia (18/05/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to light shadeFlowering period: Late springSoil: Moist, well drainedEventual Height:... Read more

  The 11 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• Prism: The Internet as New Enclosure

  

  from Crimethinc.Perhaps you’ve read about the recently revealed Prism program, through which the US National Security Agency has been harvesting data from... Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Review: Tiger Wars by Steve Backshall

  

  Gripping adventure with bonus learning for 9+ I would have loved this as a child! (I loved it as an adult reader, in fact). Packed with thrilling adventure and... Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Bethkemp
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• Mianzi on Kickstarter

  I love the idea behind Kickstarter, and I love it when there is a great, and especially useful, product being promoted via Kickstarter (or one of the other... Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Gldmeier
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• Incredible El Nino Tulips

  

  El Nino Tulips © 2013 Patty Hankins Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. I’ve always loved seeing all the colors and shapes in the gardens when they bloom. Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Pattyhankins
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• Terracotta Travelers

  

  For as long as I’ve known of their existence I have longed to see them. Forever after I assumed that meant going to China and, given our travel plans, China... Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Everywhereonce
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• Review || Trevor Sorbie High Shine Spray

  

  Hellooo shimmers,This is the Trevor Sorbie beautifully straightened high shin spray. You spray it on after you have styled your hair to add that extra bit of... Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Shimmerofpink
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• NSA Whistleblower Revealed as Edward Snowden, 29-year-old ex-CIA Employee

  

  Edward Snowden (Guardian) Yahoo News reports The source of the intelligence leaks that revealed the National Security Agency's massive domestic surveillance... Read more

  The 10 june 2013 by   Mikeb302000
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• Visions of Our High-tech Future: Julian Assange, Jaron Lanier, Et Al. on...

  The book by Google's Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen, "The New Digital Age" is a rosy scenario of our high-tech future that many have found a bit creepy and... Read more

  The 09 june 2013 by   Deric Bownds
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• DAILY PHOTO: Dining in the Forbidden City

  

  Taken in the summer of 2008 in the Forbidden City (Beijing, China) If you were a concubine in Imperial China, this is the kind of room in which you might take... Read more

  The 09 june 2013 by   Berniegourley
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• Plant of the Week: Rosa Hugonis

  

  Rosa hugonis (18/05/2013, Kew Gardens, London)Position: Full sun to light shadeFlowering period: Early summerSoil: Moist, well drainedEventual Height:... Read more

  The 09 june 2013 by   Davis Landscape Architecture
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• The Sunday Rumble: 9.6.13

  If you have nails, prepare to bite them now: For the last two days the new Chinese president has been in talks with Obama who has been supported in these... Read more

  The 09 june 2013 by   Davidduff
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• He's a White Westerner? He Can't Say That! - A Civilised Disagreement

  

  This blog gets re-blogged on on another site (koreabridge.net) and I had an interesting discussion with someone who commented on it. Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Smudger
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• Beijing Museum Review: Beijing Museum of Natural History (北京自然博物館)

  

  Photo of Guo's Calligraphy Displayed at His Former Residence in BeijingFounded in 1951, the 24,000-square-meter Beijing Museum of Natural History (BMNH) is... Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Kei Lam (thetravelphilosophy.blogspot.hk)
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• One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure…..長洲

  

  Hong Kong loves a good shindig! That’s a given.In the last couple of months there’ve been at least half a dozen festivals around town, including one of the... Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Mint Mocha Musings
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• Genova.com Sells For $17K on NameJet.com

  The domain name Genova.com sold on NameJet.com yesterday for $16,998. Genova is a city in Italy which  is “Sandwiched between the sea and the Ligurian hills,... Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Worldwide
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• Is It Cheeky To Ask Bridesmaids To Pay For Their Own Dresses?

  

  When Matt and I finally set the date and had decided upon the finer details I couldn’t wait to ask my chosen friends to be bridesmaids.“Is It Cheeky To Ask... Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Therealsupermum
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• The Metropolitano Bus in Lima

  

  From Wikipedia I think they should have picked a shorter name and a different name so as not to confuse it with the Lima Metro, but oh well, what are you going... Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Naturegirl321
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• Getting It All Together.

  

  I am completely exhausted. Between work and moving between today and this past Wednesday, I am bushed. My new place is divine, and I am getting everything put... Read more

  The 08 june 2013 by   Jamesswezey
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• Barack Obama's Diary:

  Dear Diary: Never have I seen such hype over a little harmless surveillance. Who the hell is going to want to listen in on two little old ladies in Peoria... Read more

  The 07 june 2013 by   Hughvw
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• New York - the Dream Called a City

  

  New York. No, not the movie. But the city. The real, actual city of New York. A visit to this city confirmed a long standing conviction of mine – that I am a... Read more

  The 07 june 2013 by   Rajrupa
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• Turkey’s Urban Uprising: The Struggle for Democracy Against Inequality,...

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallIt began innocently enough, it seemed, when a plan to turn Istanbul’s Gezi Park – located at Taksim Square – into a shopping mall... Read more

  The 07 june 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• There Are Alternatives to Destroying the Future; We Just Aren’t Taking Them

  

  So if you ask what the world is going to look like, it’s not a pretty picture. Unless people do something about it. We always can. Read more

  The 06 june 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
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• Effects of Oil Spills

  

  Oil Spill Our planet, Earth, has large reserves of oil and gas trapped deep beneath its surface. Occasionally, these reserves develop cracks and some of the... Read more

  The 06 june 2013 by   Rinkesh
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• Rebekah Brooks Trial – Sensational Revelatory Film Footage Of Her Violent Past!

  

  The above footage shows the hidden past of former Murdoch lackey and hacker to the stars, Rebekah “Decker” Brooks,  clobbering then husband Ross “Tiffany!” Kemp. Read more

  The 06 june 2013 by   Gingerfightback
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• The Essence of Chinese Tea Etiquette- Humility and Hospitality

  

  When it comes to a civilization that is more than 5,000 years old, you can be count on numerous traditions, especially for something that is an integral part... Read more

  The 06 june 2013 by   Dchew78
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• Sector Detector: Bulls Need to Shake off the “June Gloom”

  

  Here in Santa Barbara, we refer to the annual summer ritual of heavy marine layer engulfing the coastline for much of the day as the “June gloom. Read more

  The 06 june 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
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