High Tech Cactus - thieves beware; Saguaros to get microchips

Under developmentThis is a huge problem in Arizona and even down in Mexico. " TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Some of Arizona's famed saguaro cactuses soon will be more difficult to...

Water Found in Moon Rocks

It was a mission that began over 30 years ago, and still continues in a very real way today - Apollo 15's moon landing mission. In 1971, two astronauts spent three days on the surface of the moon, collecting data and most importantly - lunar surface material. 37 years later,...

'Chinese' tequila worries Mexico

"Mexican politicians are demanding action to protect the tequila industry from Chinese competition. The lower house of Congress voted to urge the government to stop Chinese firms patenting maguey - a type of agave...

Blooming plant goes through roof

"A rare Mexican plant which flowers once in its lifetime has blossomed, smashing a glasshouse roof in the process. Scientists at Bangor University waited 28 years to see the Century plant, from which tequila can be made, bloom. A curator, who had planted the seed as a student...

Hoodia Gordonii Reduces Wallet Weight - Diet & Nutrition - Health News

"Hoodia gordonii, which is a tiny cactus-like succulent, was believed to have the ability to suppress hunger and aid in weight loss in its natural form, but the fly-by-night companies’ unregulated and over-hyped hoodia dietary supplements that are being sold in the...

Oven chips can save a life?

Fab blog about the press releases one editor receives...

There's A Lot Of Bad People Coming To Your Neighborhood

So far this year, 32,000 of all those arrested by the border patrol, had criminal records in the United States.

poncho, big mustache and big sombrero

Yes, I've seen Mexicans in Clint Eastwood movies. They do look like that.

Water Tanks At Border Being Drained To Thwart Crossings

One group of Americans are placing barrels of water near the southern border. Another group of Americans are sabotaging their efforts.

Seafood Ice-Cream and other strange brews...Big in Japan

Not for the faint of heart but if you want to surprise your guests (or make some of them leave) this might be a good opportunity.

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