Religion: Which End is Up? [Infographic]

There is no question when it comes to faith. It's a personal thing. Many people will continue to follow the religion they were born to. In some parts of the world, the masses all believe in one philosophy. Venture to other areas to find great flexibility as everyone chooses their own path. For those who believe in a religion, it is usually a source of guidance and comfort over the bumps in the road in life. Take a look around to see the diversity that is offered when it comes to spirituality.

Rich, Intriguing Differences in Philosophies
Ancient Eastern philosophies provide the foundation for many of the religious beliefs of today. Hinduism is the oldest religion to still be in practice today. It's truly a way of life with philosophies such as karma and no single defining principles. Move on to Buddhism for a journey in self-discovery as followers choose to improve themselves throughout their lifetime. Judaism hinges upon a single, all powerful deity and shares many beliefs with the relatively young faith of Christianity. While Christians have the same basis for the beginnings of their religious belief system, they diverge from the Jewish faith because of their belief in Jesus Christ as the messiah. Regardless of the particulars, there are many denominations when it comes to different faiths, providing a host of options for individuals as they choose their own road in life.

Unique Belief Systems of Today
There are many religions that are considered the tried and true, familiar to many of us around the world. However, there are interesting alternatives that may be surprising. Seicho-No-Le is a religion to calls to mind the spirituality of the Native Americans, stressing the importance of nature, those who went before us, and family ties. Like many others, one God is the pillar of this faith. The Church of Messainity is a recently developed religion that calls upon divine light for healing purposes. On the flip side, Raelism is a rather strange departure from the majority of religions in that it revolves around the belief that humans were actually created by aliens. It's up to the individual.

Kenya Mall Siege: Live Report

Kenya mall siege: Live Report (via AFP)

1323 GMT: As the siege rumbles on many Kenyans have turned out to offer donations for troops involved in the operation, as well as blood donations for the wounded. East Africa journalist Hannah McNeish, who is in Nairobi, says on Twitter: "Volunteers…

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The World of Molecular Medicine [Infographic]

Scientists are always striving to make improvements in the world of medicine. Nanomedicine is one particular area of study that is cause for growing excitement. This promising field, while still in the clinical stage, has shown positive results. Nanomedicine involves treating the affected area of the body at the molecular level. Nanoparticles, ranging in size from one to one hundred nanometers, much smaller than the diameter of a strand of human hair, are injected into the body. They can be used for a variety of purposes. Medicine can be delivered in higher concentrations at the cellular level, rather than through the blood. Illnesses can be diagnosed on the spot, resulting in immediate treatment and a better prognosis. Damaged tissues could be treated and repaired. Initial studies have proven nanomedicine can have a positive impact on the treatment of diabetics as insulin is administered much more effectively. In the area of cancer studies, patients can be diagnosed on the day of their first consultation, allowing aggressive treatments to begin immediately. Patients with brain cancer were treated in a clinical trial involving nanomedicine, showing a much higher survival rate than without the innovative treatment. Flu patients could be diagnosed during a doctor's visit, get the proper treatment, and avoid a widespread outbreak. With such positive implications, it is no wonder that the medical community will continue to move forward with nanomedicine.

The cost may be high at the present, but nanomedicine could dramatically reduce medical expenses in the long run by enhancing diagnosis and treatment alternatives. Many experts and professionals in the medical field agree that nanomedicine is definitely the new frontier in medicine. From diagnositics to the development of new tools, imagery, and cell therapy techniques, nanomedicine can blaze a trail into all fields of medicine. For those who are dealing with chronic illnesses, ranging from cancer to ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis, nanomedicine offers hope. Victims of paralysis, arthritis, and serious injuries could also benefit from treatment to parts of the body that have been seriously damaged. There really is no end in sight when it comes to the potential for nanomedicine. Research continues as scientists make more advances with each clinical study, eventually making their discoveries available to the general public. Nanomedicine shines bright light for the future of medicine, one molecule at a time.

Will Robots Play A Part When We Shop In The Future?

According to most of the science fiction that gained mass appeal in the 1950's to 1960's, we are now comfortably in "the future." Not the future as in anytime after 1967. Rather, we're in the future where we were supposed to have flying cars, jetpacks, and subservient robots. Unfortunately, many of those things have not come to be. Although, we can now order a pizza online without ever having to talk to another human being, so I suppose one can consider that progress. But seriously speaking, the way something as simple as ordering pizza has changed the way we go about our business is a testament to the fact that we are indeed living in somewhat futuristic times.

The way we shop has changed more dramatically than anything else over the past couple of decades. Technology has changed rapidly and many people wonder what that means for the future of retail. From checkout clerks being replaced by self-service lanes to information desks being replaced by an interactive building directory, the way we shop and work is changing. Whether you're concerned about what that means for your job or for what your shopping experience is going to be like, here are some of the ways technology could shape our lives.

Stephen Fry: Twitter Helps Me Avoid Journalists

Stephen Fry: Twitter helps me avoid journalists (via AFP)

One of the joys of having six million followers on Twitter is never having to talk to journalists, British actor Stephen Fry said on Friday in a foul-mouthed rant against a hack who questioned whether he wrote his own Tweets. "One of the chief glories…

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Dalai Lama Weighs In On Myanmar Anti-Muslim Violence

Dalai Lama weighs in on Myanmar anti-Muslim violence (via AFP)

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday urged Myanmar monks to act according to their Buddhist principles, in a plea to end the deadly violence against the country's Muslim minority. "Those Burmese monks, please, when they develop some kind of anger towards Muslim…

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3 Amazing Movie Lawyers You Would Want On Your Side

Lawyers practise one of the oldest professions known to man; it is still as relevant today as it was when the concept of law and trials were first introduced to human societies. It is not surprising then that there have been numerous movies in which the protagonist is a member of the legal profession. Here are 3 amazing lawyers from cinema history who you would hire in a jiffy should you ever find yourself in the need for an attorney.

Twitter's A Crucial Political Tool, Despite Risks

Twitter a crucial political tool, despite risks (via AFP)

Presidents and prime ministers, South American strongmen and nearly the entire US Congress have used Twitter to press their political platforms. But has the blue bird helped or muddled their message? In the seven years since its creation, the micro-…

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How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

Our modern culture is one obsessed by the prospect of reanimated flesh stalking the earth. Over the last decade, there has been a huge resurgence in films, tv shows, books and comics about zombies, and one that shows no signs of slowing anytime soon.

Perhaps one of the main reasons this genre retains such fascination among audiences is because we like to imagine how we would cope if it were somehow ever to happen, as unlikely as that may be. Would we have what it takes to survive the hours, days and weeks of zombie infestation, before it can be stopped, assuming it can be? Or would we fall to pieces like so many bit-part characters unaware of their own limitations?

I’m fairly confident I could make the distance, personally. Here is my own carefully-crafted plan for survival:

Spain: Thousands of Catalonians Prepare 'Human Chain' Demo

Thousands of Catalonians prepare 'human chain' demo (via AFP)

Thousands of people in Catalonia are poised to unite Wednesday to form a 400-kilometre (250-mile) human chain in a bold push for independence from Spain which is fiercely opposed by Madrid. The chain will stretch across 86 cities, towns and villages…

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James Bond's Submarine Car Sells For £550,000

James Bond sub car sells for £550,000 (via AFP)

The iconic submarine car driven by James Bond in the 1977 classic The Spy Who Loved Me fetched £550,000 ($860,000, 650,000 euros) when it was floated at auction for the first time in London. Following an intense bidding battle, The Lotus Esprit was…

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South Korea's Moviemakers Furious Over Film Withdrawal

S. Korea moviemakers furious over film withdrawal (via AFP)

South Korea's film community reacted angrily Monday to a major cinema chain's decision to stop screening a documentary that questions whether North Korea was really behind the 2010 sinking of the warship Cheonan. Megabox withdrew the movie "Project…

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