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A short post about Yao Ming. It’s true he won’t be replaced by anyone and can’t be. He was too good of a diplomat, had a great patience and played elegantly. He had a sense of humor and quickly ran a team even though he was a foreign player. Yes who else will rep basketball to China? There are other Chinese players who can’t be like Yao, so that’s out. It’ll end up being a Kobe or a Lebron, or perhaps some kid on a playground in China. (Washington Times – Yao Ming)
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From rice grains a blood protein called HSA can be had according to researchers in China. HSA isn’t blood, so you still need to give blood. “HSA is used in hospitals for resuscitation, when patients need fluids, when they have lost blood, or for burn victims. According to the authors of the study, the findings suggest that the transgenic rice seeds may be a cost-effective source for HSA and might help satisfy an increasing worldwide demand for the protein.” Of course Fox uses the Dracula photo for this article. What would be funny is if anyone who does get this rice derviced HSA, turned Asian. (Fox – HSA)
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Park Young-seok was regarded as thee climber in Korea and now he and his team is thought to be perished on Annapurna in the Himalayas. He’s scaled the tallest mountains in the world, and were missing since October 18th. His last message referred to a heavy avalanche. Some of us want a race to somewhere or see the highest this or that, and it comes with a price once in a while. (WSJ – Park Young-seok)
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For your Halloween delight, Witches in Philippines… When we say cold, yes we’re sure it’s cold. These witches who are in a deep rooted region, cast spells like making one see their ex-lover remember your face! Check out this article and the below is the only photo. Wish there were more! (LA Times – Witches)
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Tien Kim Vu is a thief of packages. Fex Ex, UPS and USPS. 150 packages were found at his home. The worst part, his outfit and that face. Look at those lips. (ktla – Tien)
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