Country boys meet city girls in dating match in Spain

Candeleda in Spain has a problem. The town is mainly inhabited by men, with a desperate shortage of brides. A dating agency decided to try to solve this problem.

Candeleda is a small town in Ávila province, in the autonomous region of Castile and León, Spain. The town has a population of 6,000 people and is nestled on the banks of the Lobera River.

A beautiful place, with one big problem. Most of the population is male... read full article.

New wave of citizen journalists — interview with Luke Rudkowski

A new wave of journalists is in the making - they attend events in person and livestream everything to the world. The video is an interview with Luke Rudkowski, one such citizen journalist.

Max Keiser interviews Luke Rudkowski of We are Change.

They discuss the mainstream media and how it is controlled and will only show you what they want you to see.

He explains how, with a good quality cell phone, you can attend an event and capture it as it happens. There is no hiding of the actual event. It is clear and right in front of you... read full article and view interview.

Ex-priest accused of child sex abuse gets job with TSA

A former Catholic priest, expelled from the ministry over child sexual abuse allegations, now holds a position with TSA at Philadelphia International Airport.

Thomas Harkins, the former priest, was observed working in a highly-frequented area in the airport by the CBS Philadelphia's I-Team.

Harkins reportedly works between Terminals D and E, a busy area of the airport that sees thousands of people, including young children, pass through each day... read full article.

Review: Red Dog: True story of a dog who captured the hearts of a town

If this Australian movie is on DVD near you, it comes highly recommended, but have a big box of tissues nearby. You will need them!

While I am not a big fan of Australian movies, I gave Red Dog a chance, and am so glad that I did.

The movie is based on a true story of a Kelpie/cattle dog cross (sometimes called a Red Kelpie) who lived from 1971 until November 21, 1979. Red Dog was well known for his travels through the Pilbara region of Western Australia... read full review and view trailer.

Spain's Eurovision contestant asked politely not to win

Pastora Soler, Spain's contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest, has been advised not to win. The country can't afford to host the event next year.

ABC (Spanish language) reports that according to the rules of the contest, the winner hosts the next Eurovision contest, annually watched by 125 million viewers worldwide.

Pastora Soler, the Spanish contestant, has reportedly admitted that directors from the public broadcaster, RTVE, had jokingly implored her not to win.

Soler will be performing her ballad, Quédate Conmigo ("Stay with Me"), in the video above, in the Azeri capital Baku this Saturday.... read full article and view video of Pastora's song.

Live feed of Dragon docking at International Space Station

RT is offering a live feed as the SpaceX Dragon capsule docks at the International Space Station - the first privately-owned vehicle to deliver a load to the ISS.

Digital Journal reported on May 22, 2012 that the Falcon 9 rocket had successfully lifted off and that the Dragon capsule was well on its way to the International Space Station.

This was after a failed attempt to launch on May 19, 2012.... read full article and watch live feed (or complete video once done).

Study shows effects of maternal & fetal exposure to pesticides

A new scientific study now shows that the Bt-toxin, known as Cry1Ab toxin, kills human embryonic kidney cells. Combined with Monsanto's RoundUp, it can delay apoptosis, thus promoting cancer.

 

A new report is once again showing the dangerous effects of GMOs, pesticides and herbicides.Just over a year ago, the journal Reproductive Toxicology published the results of a study done in Quebec, Canada. The Study showed that Bt-toxin, a pesticide now routinely genetically engineered into GE corn and cotton, had been found in the blood of both pregnant women and also their fetuses, as well as women who are not pregnant. The study also discovered that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's RoundUp, was also found in the blood of non-pregnant women... read full article.

Op-Ed: California 'Right to Know' campaign news release: May 24, 2012

A near majority of U.S. Senators voted today to delay 'Frankenfish', which shows public concern about genetically engineered foods.

Today, May 24, 2012, a close majority of U.S. Senators voted for Senator Lisa Murkowski's (R-Alaska) amendment to further study genetically modified salmon before it ends up on the dinner plates of Americans.The vote was 46 in favor and 50 opposed to the amendment, with 60 votes required for passage.In her floor speech, Senator Murkowski laid out many concerns with what she referred to as "Frankenfish" and "test tube salmon." ... read full article.

Video interview with police captain Ray Lewis — 'Occupy Cop'

An exclusive interview with retired Philadelphia police Captain Ray Lewis, supporter of the Occupy Wall Street movement. He explains why he may lose his union benefits for his beliefs for exercising his first amendment rights.

Captain Ray Lewis got out in the streets with the Occupy Wall Street movement and protested along side of them, in full police uniform. He did his best to bridge the gap between the OWS members and the NYPD.However, he was arrested for his stance on the unnecessary brutality of the New York Police Department against the peaceful protesters.Lewis is in danger of losing his union benefits for his views and actions and he explains in the video why this is happening... read full article and view video interview.

Stuntman survives first-ever 2400-foot skydive without parachute

Gary Connery, 42, is now the first man to jump 2,400 ft (731 meters) and land safely, without parachute, using a specially-designed wingsuit.

It took years of training and a specially designed wingsuit to achieve this record jump, which took place in, and above, Ridge Wood in Buckinghamshire, England.

Minutes after landing, the 42-year-old father of two children told the BBC, "I have been training and planning for this record attempt for many years now and I am so proud to have achieved a world first.

"I want to thank everyone involved for their support and belief in me because this really has been a team effort." ... read full article and view video of this amazing stunt.