Whaling: A giant compromise?

WHALES seem to stir up strong feelings. For conservationists, the majestic mammals have been in urgent need of protection ever since factory ships began slaughtering them in the middle of the last century. But advocates of whaling present themselves as protectors of traditional culture, diets and the rights of indigenous people. It is difficult to find any common ground, even when—as has just happened—an honest attempt is made.

Nobody can deny that the present arrangement is messy and hypocritical. In theory, a global moratorium, proclaimed by the International Whaling Commission (IWC), has been in force since 1986. But the creatures are still killed.........


read more @:
Whaling: A giant compromise? | The Economist


"Ποταμοῖς τοῖς αὐτοῖς ἐμβαίνομέν τε καὶ οὐκ ἐμβαίνομεν, εἶμέν τε καὶ οὐκ εἶμεν.""We both step and do not step in the same rivers. We are and are not."Heraclitus the Riddler

50 Years of Space Exploration

50 Years of Space Exploration, originally uploaded by Adam Crowe.

image by: books.nationalgeographic.com/map/map-day/index

via: www.stevey.com/2009/01/21/50-years-of-space-exploration/

Uploaded by Adam Crowe

"Ποταμοῖς τοῖς αὐτοῖς ἐμβαίνομέν τε καὶ οὐκ ἐμβαίνομεν, εἶμέν τε καὶ οὐκ εἶμεν." "We both step and do not step in the same rivers. We are and are not." Heraclitus the Riddler

γιατί με χρεώσατε ρεεεεεε!

γιατί με χρεώσατε ρεεεεεε!, originally uploaded by brexians.

"Βάσει ακόμη και των πιο αισιόδοξων προβλέψεων, υπολογίζουμε ότι οι δανειακές ανάγκες της Ελλάδας θα φθάσουν στα 67 δισ. ευρώ ή ακόμη υψηλότερα εντός των επόμενων ετών. Υπό αυτό το πρίσμα, το χρέος της χώρας θα φθάσει στο 150% του ΑΕΠ έως το 2014, δηλαδή επίπεδο το οποίο έχει κατορθώσει να ξεπεράσει μόνο η Ιαπωνία".

"Ποταμοῖς τοῖς αὐτοῖς ἐμβαίνομέν τε καὶ οὐκ ἐμβαίνομεν, εἶμέν τε καὶ οὐκ εἶμεν." "We both step and do not step in the same rivers. We are and are not." Heraclitus the Riddler

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness, originally uploaded by Jo and Paul's pics.

Venus might not be able to check her breasts but you can.

Being breast aware

Whatever your age, size or shape it’s important to take care of your breasts. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, so it’s important to look after your breasts by being breast aware.

Being breast aware is an important part of caring for your body. It means getting to know how your breasts look and feel, so you know what is normal for you. You can then feel more confident about noticing any unusual changes.


How do I check my breasts?

There’s no right or wrong way to check your breasts. Try to get used to looking at and feeling your breasts regularly. You can do this in the bath or shower, when you use body lotion, or when you get dressed. There’s really no need to change your everyday routine. Just decide what you are comfortable with and what suits you best.

Remember to check all parts of your breast, your armpits and up to your collarbone.


The breast awareness 5-point code

1. Know what is normal for you
2. Know what changes to look and feel for
3. Look and feel
4. Report any changes to your GP without delay
5. Attend routine breast screening if you are aged 50 or over


from www.breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-breast-health/b...

"Ποταμοῖς τοῖς αὐτοῖς ἐμβαίνομέν τε καὶ οὐκ ἐμβαίνομεν, εἶμέν τε καὶ οὐκ εἶμεν." "We both step and do not step in the same rivers. We are and are not." Heraclitus the Riddler

earth hour 2010

"Ποταμοῖς τοῖς αὐτοῖς ἐμβαίνομέν τε καὶ οὐκ ἐμβαίνομεν, εἶμέν τε καὶ οὐκ εἶμεν."

"We both step and do not step in the same rivers. We are and are not."
Heraclitus the Riddler