ONLINE TODAY
by VICE
► Testing Explosives from The Anarchist Cookbook. Published on Nov 26, 2012 :: We rented an empty warehouse to test out some of the explosive recipes from The Anarchist Cookbook.
►The Business of War: SOFEX. Published on Jul 5, 2012 :: SOFEX is where the world's leading generals come to buy everything from handguns to laser-guided missile systems. It stands for "Special Operations Forces Exhibition Conference" and it's essentially a trade-show where just about anyone with enough money can buy the most powerful weapons in the world. Hosted by Shane Smith | Originally released in 2012
► Excess Sugar Linked to Cancer - Feb. 1, 2013 — Sugars are needed to provide us with energy and in moderate amounts contribute to our well-being. Sustained high levels of sugars, as is found in diabetics, damages our cells and now is shown that can also increase our chance to get cancer: The dose makes the poison as Paracelsus said.
► Poor Mental Health Leads to Unhealthy Behaviors Among Low-Income Adults - Feb. 4, 2013 — Study says binge drinking, smoking, and illegal drug use may be used to cope with depression and anxiety
► Discounting iPhone Apps Increases Revenue by 159%
► He's bringing sexy back! Justin Timberlake shows he hasn't lost his spark as returns to the stage after nearly three years away -By Daily Mail Reporter - PUBLISHED: 3 February 2013 || ► Justin Timberlake Pulls Off an Easy Comeback in New Orleans
► Britain and the EU : Cameron's Dutch dilemma? - Jan 11th 2013 by Charlemagne | BRUSSELS || ► Britain decides on its place in Europe :: http://dawn.com/2013/02/04/britain-decides-on-its-place-in-europe/ || ► It's a date! Cameron rushes forward his Big Speech on Europe to this Friday to avoid upsetting the French and Germans- PUBLISHED:14 January 2013 || Ken Clarke says Cameron must focus on EU's 'positives' as Lord Mandelson claims eurosceptics are 'getting away with murder' || ► SPIEGEL.de - Interview with Tony Blair: 'Leaving Europe Would Be Very Bad for Britain'
► U.N. to consider validity of China's claim over disputed islands :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/24/us-japan-china-islands-un-idUSBRE90N16Z20130124 || ► The ASAHI SHIMBUN - ANALYSIS: China, Japan seek to dial down tensions, but risks remain - February 05, 2013
► Sochi venues take shape ahead of Winter Olympics. Published on Feb 3, 2013 :: With a year to go until the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russian authorities are hard at work trying to get the southern city ready to host the competition -- with no expense spared.
► The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a huge mass of rubbish, or trash vortex, held in place in the north-east of the Pacific Ocean by swirling underwater currents. This build-up of marine debris is a danger to many marine mammals, birds and underwater ecosystems as a whole. VIDEOGRAPHIC
► International students flock to French patisserie school. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: If you want to learn to be a pastry chef, it makes sense to study in the home of the croissant and the millefeuille. That's why students from around the world flock to France's School of Patisserie in the Loire to brush up on the finer details of desserts à la française.
► Cambodia cremates ex-king Sihanouk. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: Thousands of mourners massed in the Cambodian capital Monday as the kingdom cremated its revered former king Norodom Sihanouk, who steered his country through six turbulent decades.
► Israel will 'regret aggression against Syria': Iran. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: Israel will regret its latest "aggression against Syria", Iran's security chief Saeed Jalili told reporters during a visit to Damascus on Monday.
► Momo, the carnival kin. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: Every February for the last four years, an unassuming bank employee has thrown off his ordinary suit for five days of multi-coloured feathers and sequins. Milton Junior is "King Momo" who reigns over five days of festivities at Rio's carnival.
► Obama injects new urgency in push for gun laws. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: President Barack Obama Monday heaped pressure on Congress for action "soon" on curbing gun violence, flanked by uniformed police officers he said should not be outgunned on US streets.
► US, France agree on need to set up UN Mali force. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: The United States and France agree on the need to hand over international military operations in Mali to a United Nations mission as soon as it is "prudent", US Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday while on a visit in France.
► Skeleton under car park is England's Richard III: scientists. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: A skeleton found under a carpark in the English city of Leicester was confirmed Monday as that of King Richard III, widely depicted as one of history's most notorious villains.
► Obama: 'Weapons of War Have No Place on Streets'. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: The fate of his gun proposals on Capitol Hill uncertain, President Barack Obama is seeking to rally support from the public and law enforcement community for his calls to ban assault weapons and install universal background checks for gun buyers. (Feb. 4)
► It's 'common sense' – or is it? The politics of Obama's new favorite phrase. Politicians from the president to the tea party use the rhetoric of 'common sense' to support their thinking on key issues. But is the phrase really telling us anything at all? -By Linda Feldmann | Christian Science Monitor
► For U.S. gun clubs, NRA membership has its privileges - By Andy Sullivan | Reuters – Sun, Feb 3, 2013
► Photos of the Day - A roundup of today's best photos.
► Rio's dog carnival parade - Canines were in fine form as they strutted their stuff (and snazzy costumes) at the annual "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
► Snakes mesmerize in 'Serpentine' series - Photographer Mark Laita unveils a pantheon of spectacular snakes in this electrifying collection. From the iridescent blue Malaysian coral snake to the aptly named beautiful pit viper, the world’s most dangerous and gorgeous snakes are pictured in his new book 'Serpentine,' showing off their fascinating colors and textures—as well as the sensual forms their movement creates.
► Cuban leader Fidel Castro - Fidel Castro, whose revolution seized Cuba in 1959, left office in 2006 due to a life-threatening intestinal condition. His younger brother Raul now serves as president.
► Thousands mourn former Cambodian king - Cambodians bade goodbye Feb. 4 with tears, chanting and fireworks to former King Norodom Sihanouk, their revered "King-Father" who led them through half a century of political tumult that took them into the abyss of genocidal Khmer Rouge rule and back out again.
► Morrow Royal Pavilion: They Made This Out of Beer Bottles? (Has been publised in my previous post: ON LINE TODAY 1 February 2013)
► Can France restore the magic of northern Mali?
► Roll forward the doomsday train
► Nasa's 'crazy' robot lab
► Ten weekends in Europe's great outdoors
► Can Tunisia persuade tourists to return?
► 2013 Land Rover Range Rover, rich and rugged
► First Drive: Nissan Juke Nismo
► Tuberculosis vaccine hopes dashed
► Mossad vs Assad: 'Syrian rebels ally of Israel intelligence'. Published on Feb 3, 2013 :: President Bashar al Assad says Syria can take-on any force that confronts it, while accusing Israel of trying to destabilize the country. It was his first public statement since an alleged Israeli air-strike inside Syria last week. Israel's Defence Minister has given the strongest indication yet that the IDF was behind the attack.
► CrossTalk: Unimarriage? Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: Should same-sex marriages be accepted? What's driving the change in the institution of marriage? Are equal marriage rights democratic? Why aren't civil unions enough for gay couples? And if marriage is about love and the emotional needs of adults, then what about their children? CrossTalking with Peter Tatchell, Godfrey Bloom and Thomas Peters.
► You've Got Mali: Hollande's neo-colonial warfare killing French welfare. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: Once the world's second-largest colonial empire, France may be striving to regain influence in its former African colonies, the Mali operation being part of such policy. Many believe Mali as well as neighboring Niger are keys to France's energy security. And French President Hollande can't risk harm to his economy - because as RT's Maria Finoshina reports - there are increasing doubts about whether or not he can turn it around.
► 'Racism in their DNA': Israeli fan fury as football team signs Muslims. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: A group of the Jerusalem-based Beitar fans have lashed out at the club's boss's decision to bring two Muslims from the Russian Chechen republic into the squad.
► Hacker in chief: Obama given right to launch 'preemptive' cyberattacks
► Syrian opposition seeks talks with Assad government
► Alabama hostage situation has ended - child safe, kidnapper dead
► UK deploys toy-sized spy drones in Afghanistan
► Boy freed in FBI operation to end Alabama hostage crisis. Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: A five-year-old boy taken hostage in the United States has been freed in an FBI operation. It ends a week long police standoff with his abductor Jimmy Lee Dykes. Dykes kidnapped the child after killing a bus driver in Alabama. He was killed in the FBI raid. Tom Ackerman reports.
► Inside Story - Are Afghan forces ready to take the reins? Published on Feb 4, 2013 :: David Cameron, the British prime minister, is hosting a key summit with Afghan and Pakistani leaders to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan. This is the third such meeting since last summer. But for the first time, army and intelligence chiefs from both sides will join the talks - and they have plenty on their plates. NATO troops are scheduled to leave Afghanistan by the end of next year. But a senior Afghan commander warns that withdrawing British troops could spark what he calls a global jihad. Inside Story with presenter Jane Dutton is joined by guests: Heather Barr, an Afghanistan researcher in the Asia division of Human Rights Watch; Mosharraf Zaidi, a former adviser to Pakistan's foreign minister; and Mark Kimmitt, a former US Assistant Secretary of State for Political and Military Affairs.
► In Praise of Unusual Flying Objects
► Forgotten Spaces: Jon Tonks' Search for Empire
► F R A M E W O R K :: Pictures in the News | February 4, 2013 - Posted By: Marc Martin
► Take Ecstasy to Save Your Marriage? Published on Feb 4, 2013 by TheYoungTurks :: "The divorce rate is high. Internet dating has killed romance. And we are all going to die alone. But it might not have to be that way, says Oxford ethicist Brian Earp and colleagues Anders Sandberg and Julian Savulescu. Not if couples start taking ecstasy, that is. So-called love-inducing drugs like oxytocin and MDMA could be the answer to a commitment-averse culture." An Oxford ethicist argues that couples should be allowed to take MDMA, or ecstasy, in order to save marriages. Could the "love-enhancing" drug save romance? Ana Kasparian and Kevin Pereira (Super Creative) discuss. Read more in Alternet.
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