US: Not Allowed to Vote?!

The following is an email (and a cool video) from our friends of Brave New Foundation regarding the attempts made by some rather anti-democratic kind of people to roll back the clock and take away people’s right to vote in America... Yes, it is happening in the US, not in the UK (yet) but we do know that if those people succeed there, that will encourage some like-minded peeps to try that here as well. Hence why I'm very happy to share them (the email and video) with all you guys.

Enjoy!

Loup Dargent

 

Michael Moore: '"President Romney" – How to Prevent Those Two Words From Ever Being Spoken'

Friends,

In two months we Americans will go to the polls once again to decide who the president will be for the next four years. We will not be allowed to vote on those who wield the true power in this country. On November 6th we will not vote for the chairman of ExxonMobil or JPMorgan Chase or Citibank or the Premier of China. That day will come, but not this year.

Settling The Age Old Argument: Star Trek Vs. Star Wars [Infographic]

Science fiction fans seem to be divided as to which franchise has the superior technology: Star Wars or Star Trek. When comparing the two technologies, one must judge technology according to what overall purpose it serves. This can allow for easier side by side comparisons of technology from these two different universes.

The first category of technology one considers should be weaponry. In Star Wars, the Empire had access to the Death Star, which was capable of destroying an entire planet. Fearsome as it was, it was unique. On the other hand, in Star Trek, no such beam weapon has such awesome power. However, the mundane weaponry of spacecraft seem more or less equal among both universes.

The next category of technology should be the mind. In Star Trek, human mind has advanced little, but similar species have been encountered who display remarkable psychic abilities. In Star Wars, any human can master the Force, which provides them psychic and magical powers.

4 Most Famous Guns In Movie History

There are lots of movie fans who just love to root for the guns in a movie from western to science fiction or gangster flicks. Here in no particular order are four of the most famous guns in movie history:

Top 3 Deadliest Science Fiction Battles

Science fiction movies wouldn't be complete without climactic battle scenes that leave viewers on the edge of their seats wanting more. From the classics of the 50s to today's modern blockbusters, sci-fi fans have always counted on their favorite movies to deliver the most gruesome and horror-filled combat scenes. Here are the three deadliest science fiction battle scenes to ever grace the big screen.

The 3 Most Drawn-Out Military Sieges of All Time

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The most drawn-out military sieges can result in the deaths of thousands of people. War is a time when a country realizes the value of each resident. It is wise to learn from the most drawn-out military battles in order to understand how countries can avoid getting into those situations in the future. Some of the most drawn-out military battles have actually occurred under wrongful assumptions, and it is sad to think that a war may have no valid basis at all. When innocent members of society die in war, we must learn how to avoid war in the future. Here are three of the most drawn-out military sieges of all time and how we can avoid ever getting into a similar situation in the future.

Spider-Man Over The Last 50 Years [Infographic]

Spider-Man

This month our favourite wall-crawling, neighbourhood friendly Spider-Man turns 50 and this infographic takes a look back at his illustrious past.

The very first appearance of Spider-Man was in Amazing Fantasy #15 a comic that would later go on to sell for more than $1.1million. Since then we have seen many variation of the classic spandex and latex suit.

Also over the years Spider-Man has had a number of love interests, with the main two being Gwen Stacy and Mary-Jane Watson.

Spider-Man was so popular around the world that four feature films have been produce over the last ten years with each one taking well over $600 million each.

Finally take a look at some of the famous faces who have also appeared alongside Spider-Man in the comic books. President Barack Obama being the most recent and others including Jay Leno.

What has been your favourite Spider-Man comic or storyline? Do you have a favourite suit or even a favourite villain? 

Spider-Man Over The Last 50 Years

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4 Insane Military Battles You've Probably Never Heard Of

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Military battles can cost thousands of lives, yet the sad truth is that people may not know of their significance or place in history. There are thousands of battles that have occurred in the history of humanity, yet there are millions of people have no idea of what happened in these battles. Sometimes, learning about unusual or rare battles can give us a greater perspective of the value of human life and just how precious it truly is. Spend some time reading about these four unusual military battles and how they have impacted the world.

UK: Let's Save Our School Fields!

The UK Government is selling off school land to rich developers across the country, leaving kids with nowhere to play. Education Secretary Michael Gove is under pressure, and we can stop the latest sale. Let's end the school fields sell-off once and for all -- sign the petition!

Dear friends across the UK,

Education Secretary Michael Gove is selling off our school sports fields to rich property developers at a staggering rate -- leaving a generation of British kids with nowhere to play. But he’s overreached with his latest sell-off attempt, and if we stand together now we can stop him.

Rather than investing in education, Gove is on the verge of approving the sale of school fields at Elliott School in London -- the latest in a string of 21 sales under his watch. This could turn almost half of the school’s grounds into luxury residential apartments. But under growing community pressure, Gove is hesitating, sending out conflicting messages about whether he approves the sell-off.

The local community is already mobilising against the sale, and a strong national outcry supporting this opposition can force Gove to back down and save these school fields.

Click here to sign the petition now and share with everyone you know!

 

The Cultural Significance of Girl Scout Cookies [Infographic]

It is no surprise that America loves to consume Girl Scout Cookies. Lines form at Girl Scout booths everywhere just so snackers can buy a box of their favorite flavor. The most popular flavor by far is Thin Mint but Samoas and Tagalongs are not far behind. Other favorites include Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Shortbread, Dulce de Leche and Savannah Smiles. With only two bakeries licensed to make the cookies and with the cookies being sold only certain months of the year, there is a huge demand.

The first Girl Scout cookie drive occurred in 1917out of a high school cafeteria but commercial bakeries did not get involved until the 1930s. When the Scouts could not sell cookies during World War II they sold calendars. Now smartphone users can use a special app to locate their nearest cookie dealer. In 2008 one member was able to sell more than 17,000 boxes of cookies, earning her troop enough money to visit Europe.

They're Kicking Them Off Their Land!

Middle Eastern kings and princes are about to force up to 48,000 people in Tanzania from their land to make way for corporate-sponsored big game hunting. But Tanzanian President Kikwete has shown before that he will stop deals like this when they generate negative press coverage...

Dear friends,

At any moment, a big-game hunting corporation could sign a deal which would force up to 48,000 members of Africa's famous Maasai tribe from their land to make way for wealthy Middle Eastern kings and princes to hunt lions and leopards. Experts say the Tanzanian President's approval of the deal may be imminent, but if we act now, we can stop this sell-off of the Serengeti.

The last time this same corporation pushed the Maasai off their land to make way for rich hunters, people were beaten by the police, their homes were burnt to a cinder and their livestock died of starvation. But when a press controversy followed, Tanzanian President Kikwete reversed course and returned the Maasai to their land. This time, there hasn't been a big press controversy yet, but we can change that and force Kikwete to stop the deal if we join our voices now.

If 150,000 of us sign, media outlets in Tanzania and around the world will be blitzed so President Kikwete gets the message to rethink this deadly deal.

Click here to sign the petition!

UK: Our Lungs Vs. Lobbyists -- Less Than 48 Hours Left!

Big Tobacco spends millions on hip package design to hook our kids, but a new UK policy could save lives and set a new global standard. Send an urgent message to support plain packs before the government consultation closes in just 48 hours!