slideshows: Go Home Young Man - And Populate! Huh?
- 01/26/09 08:20 AM
Go Home Young Man- And Populate! Japan is experiencing, as we are, a troubled economy. But, they have another problem that we do not. The population in Japan is dropping at an alarming rate. In fact, the population of 128 million may well drop to 100 million by the year 2050. Why? In part, due to a decline in the birth rate, (on the average there are 1.34 children per family), and a high incidence in flu-related deaths. Nearly 22% of Japan's population is 65 years old, or older. Twelve hour workdays are common in Japan, and the women … (11 comments)
slideshows: 1 Degree Warmer Causes All This?
- 01/24/09 02:24 AM
Drought, the Pine Beetle, Wildfires, and Reduced Snow Pack Researchers have released the findings of a 50 year old study that claims trees throughout Western North America, from Canada down, are dying at a rate of two times the rate of 30 years ago. The reason? A ONE DEGREE rise of the average temerature in the West. ONE DEGREE! I've heard lots of talk about global warming over the past several years, and the talk is sometimes something like this: (in the midst of a sub zero Colorado day) "Global warming? You can't tell it by me!" … (12 comments)
slideshows: Rainbow World!
- 01/23/09 10:54 AM
Rainbow World! While riding in a friend's car the other day, I noticed that when I looked out the passenger side window, everything I saw was covered in rainbow colors. I realized my polarized sunglasses had something to do with it, but it didn't happen in my car. So the type of tinting on her car windows must also have had something to do with it. Then I wondered if I could capture the colors with my camera. So, I attached a circular polarizing filter, and shot through the car window. I found if I turned … (21 comments)
slideshows: America's Song - Free download on Oprah's site! Hurry!
- 01/21/09 01:05 PM
"America's Song" Written by David Foster and Will.I.Am, (don't ask me, it's his name!), "America's Song" is absolutley beautiful, and wonderfully performed by Faith Hill, Bono, Seal, and Mary J. Blige. The performers debuted the song on Oprah's show yesterday, and it was offered for free download for 24 hours. After that, it was removed from Oprah's site. I know this, because after my Mom called to tell me about it, I forgot to download it, and when I went back, it was gone. Some three million people downloaded the song yesterday! The music video was shown on the … (8 comments)
Photos taken by Debi Boucher, all rights reserved, may not be reproduced without express written permission. Memories DVDs Photo Slideshow DVD and Web Presentations to assist Realtors and others in the field with their marketing and advertising endeavors. More affordable, more interesting, and more captivating than a virtual tour! … (20 comments)
Photos by Debi Boucher, all rights reserved and may not be reproduced without express written permission. Memories DVDs Photo Slideshow DVD and Web Presentations to assist Realtors and others in the field with their marketing and advertising endeavors. More affordable, more interesting, and more captivating than a virtual tour! … (39 comments)
Go Home Young Man- And Populate! Japan is experiencing, as we are, a troubled economy. But, they have another problem that we do not. The population in Japan is dropping at an alarming rate. In fact, the population of 128 million may well drop to 100 million by the year 2050. Why? In part, due to a decline in the birth rate, (on the average there are 1.34 children per family), and a high incidence in flu-related deaths. Nearly 22% of Japan's population is 65 years old, or older. 
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