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China to Build Hi-Speed Rail Link to Europe

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The journey from London to Beijing by rail could take just under two days, under a Chinese plan to build an international rail network for trains that can travel almost as fast as aircraft. Three different rail networks are being planned, which would extend the Britain-to-China link to Singapore. The system would be built within a decade. Passengers on a second route would travel on a network to the north of China through Russia, and on to Germany, where the railway would connect up with the European Railway System. A third network would extend south through Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, and Malaysia. The trains will be designed to travel at a speed of 320 kph. To read the full article, CLICK HERE.

Scientists Discover Amazing Life Forms Deep Beneath Arctic Ice

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

In a surprising discovery, scientists for the first time found shrimp-like creatures and a jellyfish frolicking beneath a massive Antarctic ice sheet. Six hundred feet below the ice where no light shines, scientists expected nothing much more than a few microbes could exist. That’s why a NASA team was surprised when they lowered a video camera to get the first long look at the underbelly of an ice sheet in Antarctica. A curious shrimp-like creature came swimming by and then parked itself on the camera’s cable. Scientists also pulled up a tentacle they believe came from a foot-long jellyfish. (more…)

Preview of Award-Winning Documentary, “Belonging”

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The outstanding documentary film, “Belonging” is the seventh film produced by award- winning documentary film producer, Gerard Ungerman. Dr. Maynard provided scientific information to Gerard during the making of this documentary, and Arcos Cielos provided financial support. The film is narrated by actor Dustin Hoffman, and the soundtrack music was written by Fritz Heeds. Here is the link for viewing the excerpts from this delightful movie: CLICK

The U.S. Military Fighting Climate Change?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The U.S. Military with their massive size and budget is taking steps to become more “eco-conscious.” While their weapons of war are not changing drastically, the vehicles are. In fact, under the direction of President Obama’s vision to create a cleaner energy economy, the US Department of Agriculture and Department of the Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to encourage the development of advanced biofuels and other cleaner energy systems. To read this article, CLICK.

Mobilizing the Military to Clean up the Earth

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Jim Channon has interviewed 2,000 global leaders to create a series of positive visions for Planet Earth. He has also trained more than 100 future generals from nine countries in an exercise called “Noble Steward” in an effort to launch the best way for the military powers of the world to protect and restore the Global Biosphere. Jim also created a strategic visioning process for 100 Fortune 500 Companies that involved integrating a higher purpose into their corporate structures. To read this fascinating article CLICK.