Guess What This $4.2 Million Tree is Made Of?

Gold. You've got it! In Tokyo, a jewelry store displays their $4.2 million tree they have made custom. It twirls around in a circle and has multiple Disney characters on it. It is topped with Micky's head shape and is surrounded at the bottom with a wreath. The Tree was made by ten craftsmen, which took a stunning 2 months to complete. It contains 88 pounds of pure gold and is trimmed with beautiful gold leaf. "It was a deal." says Tomoko Ishibashi, the man who runs the Ginza Tanaka Store in downtown Tokyo. It is displayed at the entrance of the store and is is lit by numerous lights for it's beautiful glimmer to be seen.

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Men Fighting for Our Freedom, Punished for Leaking Video Game Information

The Seven members of the Navy Seals Team 6 are under the impression that they have let secret information for the new game called Medal of Honor; Warfighter. Four members are being investigated. They have all been sent punitive letters of reprimand and forfeiture pay for two months. The Naval Special Warfare Command, Garry Bonelli, offered little information but did address a statement about the nonjudicial punishments. "We do not tolerate deviations from the policies that govern who we are and what we do as sailors in the United States Navy," Bonelli said. He states that they have a high standard, the punishments will "send a clear message throughout our force that we are and will be held to a high standard of accountability."

The Auto Industry Pitches In

Hurricane Sandy as everyone knows has wiped out many homes and killed people. People all across America are helping to rebuild and help families with the damage of Hurricane Sandy. Many people have contributed money to help with the destruction, and others are physically there to help with not only cleaning up, but helping families cope with loved ones who were killed during the disaster, and providing refuge for those without homes. The auto industry has also pitched in to help the victims of Sandy. Different dealers have contributed different things. Here's the lo-down: BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota have contributed one-million dollars to the American Red Cross relief and recovery efforts. Chrysler has contributed $100,000 to the American Red Cross through Ram trucks and also 20 Ram 1500 Tradesman Trucks. Fisker has open repair shops near Wilmington, Delaware to repair and fix cars that were affected in the hurricane. Ford has contributed $50,000 to the American Red Cross and Volkswagen has contributed $500,000 as well. Many people continue to pitch in help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Many of which were victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Issac. People are giving back to the people who had once helped them before as well.

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/1106/The-auto-industry-responds-to-hurricane-Sandy