LAW OF QUEUE: If you change queues, the one you have left will start to move faster than the one you are in now.
LAW OF TELEPHONE: When you dial a wrong number, you never get an engaged one.
LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR : After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch.
LAW OF THE WORKSHOP: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
LAW OF THE ALIBI: If you tell the boss your excuse you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the next morning you really will have a flat tire.
BATH THEOREM: When the body is immersed in water, the telephone rings.
LAW OF ENCOUNTERS: The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
LAW OF THE RESULT: When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will!
LAW OF BIOMECHANICS: The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
THEATRE RULE: People with the seats at the furthest from the aisle arrive last.
LAW OF COFFEE: As soon as you sit down for a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
புதன், ஆகஸ்ட் 11, 2010
51 Tips For Perfect Health
1. Drink eight glasses of water a day. 2. Include two vegetables and one fruit in every meal. 3. Begin each meal with a raw vegetable salad. 4. Make a light snack of assorted sprouts. 5. Start the day with a glass of warm water and a dash of lime. 6. Use only fresh vegetables. 7. Once a week have only fresh fruits until noon, make lunch the first meal of the day. 8. Eat only freshly cooked meals, not refrigerated leftovers. 9. Include one green vegetable and one yellow vegetable in every meal. 10. Go on a juice fast for a day. Start with vegetable juice, and sip fruit for lunch and dinner. 11. Kick the old coffee habit. Have a glass of fresh fruit juice instead. 12. Cut out all deep-fried foods from your diet. 13. Cut down on high sugar products like soft drinks, ice-cream, candy and cookies in your diet. 14. Never skip a meal, even if you are on a diet. Eat a fresh fruit or have vegetable juice instead. 15. Avoid beverages like soda, coffee, colas and so on. 16. Include high fiber foods plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains in planning your diet. 17. Use salt in moderation 18. Wash vegetables throughly in clean water before chopping. 19. Stream or boil vegetables (rather than fry or saute. 20. Retain peels of potato, cucumber, carrot and tomato while cooking. 21. Do take a moment off to mentally list out the nutritional value of the food you are about to eat. 22. Don't rush through your meals. Set aside enough time to appreciate, enjoy and digest your food. 23. Make every meal an enjoyable experience. Set dishes out attractively and chew slowly to appreciate the full flavour of the foods you eat. 24. Choose to be radiantly healthy. Keep yourself informed about the nutritive value of every food you buy. 25. Shop for groceries yourself. Notice the look, feel and smell of fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy their intrinsic goodness. 26. Watch out for eating habits paired with emotional states, like reaching for a chocolate when you’re depressed. Resist the urge and eat fruit instead. 27. Eat popcorn (rather than chips) while watching a movie. 28. Sit at the table at meal times. Don't read the paper or review bills while eating. 29. Make it a point to have dinner with the entire family at the table, and not in front of the TV. 30. Eat just to the point of the fullness. Don't stuff yourself! 31. Stop smoking. 32. Restrict alcohol consumption. 33. Get a good night sleep, every night. 34. Enrol today in an exercise programme. 35. Take a brisk, 20 minute invigorating walk each morning. 36. Spend 10 minutes every morning and evening doing basic stretches. 37. Do not use elevators when you can climb the stairs. 38. Enrol in a TM programme today. 39. Focus on your breathing. Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly. Repeat a couple of times a day. 41. Spend 20 minutes a day in silent meditation, prayer or contemplation. 42. Learn the healing power of laughter. Watch a crazy movie, recall a joke or read a funny book and laugh out loud. 43. Tap the powers of your sub-conscious. Relax your body for 20 minutes and project the Perfect You on your mind screen. 44. Balance your lifestyle. Devote equal time each week to work and fun. 45. Join kids in a sports activity and rediscover the joys of childhood. 46. Do keep in touch with friends. Call up or visit them and be at peace with the world. 47. Enrol in an activity (like dancing, swimming or roller skating…) you never indulged in because you were afraid of “what people might say. 48. Forgive someone who you think has done you wrong and cleanse your spirit of rancour. 49. Do a nice turn to someone you don't know too well, but who could do with a friend. 50. Spend a quiet half-hour chatting with your family. 51. Read a great book once a week. |
11 Recently Extinct Animals Pictures
Here is a list of 11 extinct animals that were photographed while still alive. Includes the Tasmanian Tigers, Quagga, Passenger Pigeon, Golden Toad, Caribbean Monk Seal, Pyrenean Ibex, Bubal Hartebeest, Javan Tiger, Tecopa Pupfish, Syrian Wild Ass& the Baiji River Dolphin. The current rate of extinction is 100 to 1000 times higher than the average, or background rate, making our current period the 6th major mass extinction in the planet’s history!
Tasmanian Tiger
The last Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, known to have existed died in the Hobart Zoo, in Tasmania, Australia, on September 7th, 1936. Despite being the last of its kind, the animal(named “Benjamin”) likely died due to neglect after being locked out of its sheltered quarters during extreme weather.
Although commonly referred to as ‘tigers’, and despite having the look of a canid, the Thylacine isn’t remotely related to cats or dogs. Rather, it was the largest carnivorous marsupial of modern times, meaning it carried its young in a pouch. Its closest living relative is the Tasmanian Devil.
The biggest cause of their extinction in the wild was a massive hunting campaign instituted by the Tasmanian government from 1888 to 1909, justified because the Thylacines were believed to be a threat to sheep and hens. The last known wild Tasmanian Tiger was killed by a farmer named Wilf Batty in 1930, after spotting the animal around his hen house.
Although commonly referred to as ‘tigers’, and despite having the look of a canid, the Thylacine isn’t remotely related to cats or dogs. Rather, it was the largest carnivorous marsupial of modern times, meaning it carried its young in a pouch. Its closest living relative is the Tasmanian Devil.
The biggest cause of their extinction in the wild was a massive hunting campaign instituted by the Tasmanian government from 1888 to 1909, justified because the Thylacines were believed to be a threat to sheep and hens. The last known wild Tasmanian Tiger was killed by a farmer named Wilf Batty in 1930, after spotting the animal around his hen house.
Quagga
The Quagga was a unique variety of Plains Zebra, marked by having stripes only on the front of its body, with hair color transitioning toward a light brown or tan along its rear and underbelly, until becoming white along its legs. This picture represents the only Quagga ever to have been photographed alive, taken at the London Zoo in 1870.
Its unique hide made the Quagga a target for hunters and poachers, and the last known wildQuagga was probably killed in the late 1870’s. The species went extinct on August 12th, 1883, when the last specimen died at a zoo in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Passenger Pigeon
Its unique hide made the Quagga a target for hunters and poachers, and the last known wildQuagga was probably killed in the late 1870’s. The species went extinct on August 12th, 1883, when the last specimen died at a zoo in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Passenger Pigeon
Passenger Pigeon
The story of the Passenger Pigeon is one of the most tragic extinction stories in modern times. As recently as around 200 years ago they weren’t anywhere near extinction. In fact, they were actually the most common bird in North America, and some reports counted single flocks numbering in the billions.
Colonial hunters happened. The pigeon meat was commercialized and recognized as cheap food, especially for slaves and the poor, which led to a catastrophic hunting campaign on a massive scale. Furthermore, due to the large size of their flocks, the birds were seen as a threat to farmers. In fact, in 1703 the Catholic bishop of Quebec actually excommunicated the entire species.
Colonial hunters happened. The pigeon meat was commercialized and recognized as cheap food, especially for slaves and the poor, which led to a catastrophic hunting campaign on a massive scale. Furthermore, due to the large size of their flocks, the birds were seen as a threat to farmers. In fact, in 1703 the Catholic bishop of Quebec actually excommunicated the entire species.
Golden Toad
The first recorded account of the Golden Toad was by herpetologist Jay Savage in 1966, and the last sighting of the species was made in 1989. The toad, showcased by its brilliant goldenorange colorization, was native to the tropical cloud forests which surround Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Their extinction symbolizes a large scale decline in amphibian numbers worldwide over the last several decades, which has likely been caused by global warming and climate change. In fact, famed Australian biologist Tim Flannery has described the extinction of the Golden Toad to be the first demise of a species due primarily to global warming.
Their extinction symbolizes a large scale decline in amphibian numbers worldwide over the last several decades, which has likely been caused by global warming and climate change. In fact, famed Australian biologist Tim Flannery has described the extinction of the Golden Toad to be the first demise of a species due primarily to global warming.
Caribbean Monk Seal
The Caribbean Monk Seal was the only known seal which was native to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the only species of seal to go extinct directly due to human causes. It was officially declared extinct just last year, on June 6th, 2008, although the last recorded account of the species was made at Serranilla Bank between Honduras and Jamaica in 1952.
Their eventual demise, brought on by human hunting, was symbolized during Columbus’ 1494 voyage, when the tiny seals were described as “sea wolves” and 8 were recorded to have been killed and slaughtered for their meat.
Their eventual demise, brought on by human hunting, was symbolized during Columbus’ 1494 voyage, when the tiny seals were described as “sea wolves” and 8 were recorded to have been killed and slaughtered for their meat.
Pyrenean Ibex
The Pyrenean Ibex has one of the more interesting stories among extinct animals, since it was the first species to ever be brought back into existence via cloning, only to go extinct again just seven minutes after being born due to lung failure. Here at Ecoworldly, we reported on the event, which happened in January 2009.
The last naturally born Pyrenean Ibex died on January 6th, 2000, after being found dead under a fallen tree at the age of 13. That animal’s only companion had died just a year earlier due to old age. Although the recent effort to resurrect the Ibex was short-lived, the event does bring optimism, and raise serious debate, about whether extinct creatures should be given a second chance.
The last naturally born Pyrenean Ibex died on January 6th, 2000, after being found dead under a fallen tree at the age of 13. That animal’s only companion had died just a year earlier due to old age. Although the recent effort to resurrect the Ibex was short-lived, the event does bring optimism, and raise serious debate, about whether extinct creatures should be given a second chance.
Bubal Hartebeest
The Bubal Hartebeest was a magnificent, tough beast which was once domesticated by the ancient Egyptians as a food source and for sacrificial purposes. The creature was even mentioned in the Old Testament.
Although it once roamed throughout Northern Africa and the Middle East, the deep-rooted mythology which surrounded the animal was not enough to save it from European hunters who began hunting them for recreation and meat. The last Bubal Hartebeest was probably a female which died in the Paris Zoo in 1923.
Although it once roamed throughout Northern Africa and the Middle East, the deep-rooted mythology which surrounded the animal was not enough to save it from European hunters who began hunting them for recreation and meat. The last Bubal Hartebeest was probably a female which died in the Paris Zoo in 1923.
Javan Tiger
Javan Tigers are a subspecies of tiger which were limited to the Indonesian island of Java. The last specimen to have been seen was sighted in 1972, although there is evidence from track counts that the animal had lingered into the 1980’s. The last track counts to yield evidence of thetigers was held in 1979, when just three tigers were identified.
The leading cause of their extinction was agricultural encroachment and habitat loss, which continues to be a serious concern in Java.
There are some who believe that Javan Tigers could still be alive in some of the island’s few remaining forested regions, although even so, the tiger’s numbers would be so low that the species would still be functionally extinct. The region most likely to contain a tiger today would have to be the Meru Betiri National Park, although even that area is now being threatened by mining companies after the discovery of gold nearby.
The leading cause of their extinction was agricultural encroachment and habitat loss, which continues to be a serious concern in Java.
There are some who believe that Javan Tigers could still be alive in some of the island’s few remaining forested regions, although even so, the tiger’s numbers would be so low that the species would still be functionally extinct. The region most likely to contain a tiger today would have to be the Meru Betiri National Park, although even that area is now being threatened by mining companies after the discovery of gold nearby.
Tecopa Pupfish
The Tecopa Pupfish has the unfortunate distinction of being the first species to be declaredextinct under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The official de-listing of the animal came in 1981.
The fish were first discovered in the Tecopa Hot Springs in California in 1942, and their decline followed shortly thereafter, as the Hot Springs were canalized and replaced with bathhouses. The final nail in the coffin came when hotels and trailer parks were built nearby to allow for more comfortable recreation for tourists.
The fish were first discovered in the Tecopa Hot Springs in California in 1942, and their decline followed shortly thereafter, as the Hot Springs were canalized and replaced with bathhouses. The final nail in the coffin came when hotels and trailer parks were built nearby to allow for more comfortable recreation for tourists.
Syrian Wild Ass
The Syrian Wild Ass was likely extinct when the last known captive animal died at the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria, in 1928. It once had a wide range throughout Mesopotamia, where reports were common of large herds which used to roam wildly in the mountains and desert steppes of the Middle East.
Although already threatened beforehand, it is said that the Syrian Wild Ass completely collapsed during World War I, when their habitat was overrun with heavily armed Turkish and British troops. One account remarked that ”it could not resist the power of the modern guns in the hands of the Anazeh and Shammar nomads, and its speed, great as it may have been, was not sufficient always to escape from the velocity of the modern motor car which more and more is replacing the Old Testament Camel-Caravan.”
Although already threatened beforehand, it is said that the Syrian Wild Ass completely collapsed during World War I, when their habitat was overrun with heavily armed Turkish and British troops. One account remarked that ”it could not resist the power of the modern guns in the hands of the Anazeh and Shammar nomads, and its speed, great as it may have been, was not sufficient always to escape from the velocity of the modern motor car which more and more is replacing the Old Testament Camel-Caravan.”
Baiji River Dolphin
The inevitable appears to have arrived for the Baiji River Dolphin, a peaceful, majestic dolphin which had inhabited China’s Yangtze River for at least the last 20 million years. The dolphin was declared functionally extinct after an expedition late in 2006 failed to record a single individual after an extensive search of the animal’s entire range.
சனி, ஆகஸ்ட் 07, 2010
Pieces of microscopic matter tell galactic tale of early Earth
One is a speck of interstellar stardust -- a world scientific first -- collected by a NASA space probe and identified, via the Internet, by a career carpenter from Midland, Ont., who wanted to make good use of his retirement following a stroke.
The other is a minuscule piece of charcoal found among geological specimens chiselled out of Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula, a telltale sign of terrestrial life -- and one of the planet's first wildfires -- from about 400 million years ago.
The microscopic objects with notable Canadian connections are just two of the latest nano-scale discoveries helping scientists shed light on the history of the universe and early Earth.
And in the case of Ontario "citizen scientist" Bruce Hudson's stunning find -- revealed earlier this year at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston and highlighted this week by the New York Times -- the story encompasses nothing less than the birth of galaxies, the death of stars and the beginning of time.
As for the Quebec find -- a key piece of evidence for a study published this week by British and U.S. researchers in the journal Nature Geoscience -- it has helped experts reconstruct how oxygen levels in the Earth's atmosphere have risen and fallen over the ages in tandem with the evolution of plants and animals.
The interstellar dust particle spotted by Hudson appears to be an even more significant scientific speck, one of the most high-profile findings following a seven-year, 4.8-billionkilometre interplanetary voyage by NASA's Stardust spacecraft.
Before the end of its mission in 2006, the probe had used a kind of flypaper receptacle to catch millions of pieces of cosmic dust.
Much of the collected material came from comets chased by the probe. But scientists suspected some of the particles might be bits of interstellar dust -- free-floating leftovers from the Big Bang origins of the universe or subsequent supernova.
An army of more than 20,000 "citizen scientists" was invited to pore over millions of magnified images via a NASA-sponsored website.
And earlier this year, scientists revealed that Hudson -- a Canadian astrology buff who sometimes spent more than 10 hours a day searching his computer screen for signs of interstellar dust -- had identified what appears to be the first piece of the stuff known to science.
The object reported by Hudson has since been classified as two separate particles, which he was entitled to name. They've been dubbed Orion and Sirius.
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