Monthly Archives: July 2010

Jul 13 2010

Monkeys Love Ice Lollies

 

“Monkeys at a Chinese zoo are cooling off with ice lollies as temperatures reach 40 degrees. Zhengzhou Zoo hands out two to each parched primate per day, and their keeper explained how they developed a taste for the them. “The first time they didn’t dare try them until we threw some into the water,” he said. “A brave one tried it and screamed how good it was, which attracted others to fight for them.” He added that the monkeys now wait patiently for the lollies, and sit in a circle around him as they’re handed out.”

VIA: -UNIQUE DAILY-

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Jul 13 2010

WordPress Joins ‘1 for All’

The oil spill has also made me realize how fragile this freedom is — as the Associated Press reported, “journalists covering the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have been yelled at, kicked off public beaches and islands and threatened with arrest …”

Which is why I’m happy to announce that WordPress.com is a proud supporter of the 1 for All campaign that launches today with the simple goal of raising awareness about the First Amendment. We join more than 1,000 media outlets who have partnered with 1 for All, and we have a special connection to the project — their site is hosted on WordPress.com.

Any U.S. resident is welcome to enter their “How Free Can You Be?” contest by submitting photos, videos and stories that illustrate First Amendment liberties. Back here on WordPress.com, please tag any posts you write about this topic with “First Amendment.” And since we know many of you don’t live in the United States, we welcome all readers — regardless of where you live — to discuss civil liberties in your country, as well. Please tag those posts with “human rights.”

Jul 13 2010

Verbal Vortex

Hey y’all, check out the new VERBAL VORTEX, dedicated to short stories, fiction, essays, interviews, poetry, photograpy and art by yours truly! WOW!!! Also, my internet access is limited for the time being, so once again, please forgive the infrequent updates here at CONSPIRAPORN. On Facebook? Be sure to “like” our page. Thanks!

Jul 12 2010

Up Close W/ Alcohol

“These amazing pictures, produced by Bevshots, show different types of alcohol and mixed drinks after the drinks have dried onto slides. The entire process can take up to three months, and it can take many attempts before a clear picture is acquired. The photos show the carbohydrates of the drinks after they have crystallized, forming sugars and glucose. No two drinks look the same, and each photo has been magnified up to 1,000 times in the Florida State University’s chemistry department.”

Jul 12 2010

Nuclear World

Nuclear weapons often pose a dilemma: as U.S. and Soviet Union raced in the nuclear realm, other countries like China got cautious. As China started developing its program, the nextdoor India got cautious. With India jumping in, Pakistan embarked on its own program. The posession of so much weapons is fraught with danger. The domain of the nuclear race shows the extent of power pursuit: the U.S.-Soviet race for the supremacy of the international order during the Cold War still leaves them with thousands of weapons; in South Asia, Pakistan and India are adding more stockpile to restore balance. But balance doesn’t necessarily come with numbers, it comes with range. That’s why when you are dealing with nuclear weapons, you are dealing with a whole new subject. There are states who are responsible with weapons or eager to go that path – and there are states who shunned even when given an opportunity.

Below is the infographics which shows some interesting facts surrounding nuclear weapons.