Spanish cultural officials got their first look at the Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes treasure that last saw daylight in 1804. The 14.5 metric tons of treasure and wreckage found is worth an estimated $500 million dollars but the Spanish say the treasure is priceless comparing it to the “Mona Lisa.” The finders of the treasure hotly contested that they deserved to keep the treasure but courts ruled in the Spaniards favor who likened U.S. Salvage company to modern day pirates. Peru a country that found it’s independence in 1824 also made a claim to hault the treasure being handed over to the Spanish as it was the Western Seat of the Spanish empire but the judge ruled in the Spanish flavor. I guess winning wasn’t enough though as they are now petitioning to get the U.S. Salvage company to also pay for their court fees. Yikes. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
Israel OK’s Construction On West Bank Settlement
The United Nations recognized Palestine Thursday as a non-member observing state in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. In almost direct defiance of the United Nation’s recognition of Palestine, Israel plans to build housing settlements on the West Bank, and other areas that should be considered under Palestinian control. Israeli Officials were against the recognition of Palestine and maintain that any negotiation between the two parties would need to come with pre-conditions. Because of the construction Palestinian leaders refuse to negotiate with their Israeli counterparts, somebody needs to show these two how to share and play nice. Hit the Jump for more. PaulDaPro
China Lands First Jet On Aircraft Carrier
On Sunday China announced that it had landed it’s first fighter jet on an aircraft carrier. The US assesment is that it will be years before the aircraft carriers are battle ready for the Chinese, and no country other than the United States operates more than one. US officials believe that China will look to build up their fleet and capabilities over the next decade. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
Pepsi Launches ‘Fat-Blocking’ Cola
Pepsi has launched a new version on it’s Japanese brand that claims it blocks fat using indigestible dextrin or dietary fiber. The brand pitched this as a healthy soda! Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro
39 Reported Dead, 7 Buried Alive After 7.4 Earthquake Strikes!
A Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake rocked a small state in Guatemala leaving 39 dead and countless without homes. San Marcos, a mountain village 80 miles suffered most severely when 30 homes reportedly collapsed into rubble causing at least 7 people to be buried alive. Hit the Jump for more. Funk Flex
Private Island Retreats
Although some of us might not be able to afford to own a private island, we sure can afford to visit. If you had the chance, how would you know which one to visit? Here are some island suggestions. Click below for more info Funk Flex
