Check out this amazing handmade artbook featuring silkscreened prints by Yoko Ono, Francesco Clemente, Julie Doucet, Tamara Gonzales, Tim Wehrle, and twenty or so others. It's going to be handcrafted by artisans in Inda and printed on handloomed cotton.

"The 5 Year Plan is an art book of sorts, with contributions from artists like Yoko Ono and Francesco Clemente. It’s also an exercise in localized industry, traditional craftsmanship, and philanthropy, as proceeds from the handmade silkscreen books go to non-profit organization Doctors Without Borders."

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Marine biologist and blogger WhySharksMatter presents the latest in his award-winning series of "ethical debates", where he takes a hot topic from the environmental movement, presents both sides, and asks readers to argue it out. Since his readership includes scientists and environmental leaders from all over the world, as well as students and members of the general public, these conversations are always interesting. Your participation is always welcome.

Marine biologists in California have made a fascinating discovery- the beginnings of a new species of fish. If left alone, these recently-isolated populations of grunion will evolve into two separate species.

The question is simple- should we treat the potential new species of grunion as an endangered species worthy of protection, or as an invader to an existing ecosystem that should be exterminated?

Read about this incredible discovery and join in the discussion!

"While the two populations aren’t yet distinct enough to be considered different species, it’s easy to tell them apart... a new species might be evolving before our very eyes! The question is… what should we do about it?

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In Kyoto, one can enjoy tea prepared by the elusive Geisha. In order to indulge in this cultural experience, one can either pay a lot of money for the privilege of a semi-private audience or they can come to Kyoto when the Geisha put on their public dance performances.In the latter case, a person can pay an extra $5 on a $35-$40 ticket to sit in a room with a few dozen other people where a Geisha prepares tea and a Maiko, geisha apprentice, assists her.

Each year as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing there are certain key dates on which retailers anticipate higher sales volume. Some people mistakenly believe that Black Friday is the biggest online shopping day of the year. However, the biggest online shopping day is not Black Friday, nor is it the famed Cyber Monday. Online retailers see increased sales in the 15-day lead-up to December 25 and while the biggest online shopping day of the year is generally a Monday, it's never Cyber Monday. Although Cyber Monday may not generate the most sales of the year, it is important as a key indicator of how consumers will spend for the remainder of the holiday season.

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