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Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Costa Cruise Ship Being Towed to Safety After Fire - Travel + Leisure
02.28.12
The Costa Allegra is being towed toward Mahe in the Seychelles following an engine-room fire Monday that left the ship adrift. None of the 636 passengers and 413 crew members were injured, according to Costa. Food and communications gear are being sent to the ship via helicopter; the vessel is expected to reach land early Thursday.
?Guests onboard are continuously being informed and assisted by the captain and the staff,? Costa said in an emailed statement.
Passengers were sent to their muster stations as a precaution when the fire broke out, according to the company. The ship currently has no air conditioning and lighting is limited, but passengers were served a cold breakfast Tuesday, according to Costa. The seas has been struck in the past by Somalian pirates, but Costa officials have said? they have armed security on board.
This is the second incident this year for a Costa ship. In January, the now-infamous Costa Concordia?a sister ship to the Allegra?was grounded off Italy; at least 25 people died. In that case, the ship's captain has been blamed for the accident.
At this point, the Allegra situation appears to have handled smoothly, much in the way that previous incidents have been managed aboard ships owned by major lines?a reminder that overall, the industry has an enviable safety record.
At the moment, it does seem that cruise ships are sailing under an unlucky star. Just over a week ago, 22 cruise passengers were robbed by bandits on their way to a nature hike near Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. The cruise line, Carnival, has now removed Puerta Vallarta from its itineraries. Both lines are owned by Carnival Corp.
These incidents can't be pleasant for passengers. But despite our longing for risk-free, trouble-free experiences, perfection simply isn't a realistic expectation on vacation any more than it is at home.
What we should expect is professional, caring attention when things do go awry. The mark of a great hotel, cruise line or tour operator is how its staff handles problems. It's too early yet to know whether Costa will appropriately fill that role in this latest incident, but indications so far are good.
Jane Wooldridge is Travel + Leisure's cruise correspondent.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Some Advice Sorely Needed
Ok, I am about to embark on very difficult thread starter here...
To begin with, I should mention that I work at a vet clinic as a veterinary technician. This vet clinic sees and treats exotics...birds included. That being said, lately I am not comfortable with how the doctor at my clinic treats any animals, let alone birds. I have been torn for many weeks now, over finding a new job, because I am not comfortable morally with the person I am forced to be when working there. I see things that are wrong, downright horribly, sickeningly wrong...and yet, they would be so much worse if I was not there. If I was not there to bring some things to the Doc's attention, to provide the TLC and nursing care that I do, many of these animals would just waste away and be forgotten about. Not to mention all the rescues I end up taking home to find proper placement for them...
Which leads me to my delimma. We recently had a 12yo citron 'too surrendered to the clinic because she was terrified of the other birds in this one lady's home. I don't know why the Dr. took her in, he even said he didn't need her, but there you have it...he put her in a cat crate and left her in the office. Were it not for me, she would have been left in the cat crate all night, but I managed to get her into a larger, beat-up cage and set up with food and water in a quiet place.
She has severe fear aggression...at least, thats what I think. The Doc just thinks she is temperamental and psychotic. When she is in an intimidating situation, anything that can be bitten will be bitten and bitten as hard as she can bite. The Dr is determined to 'train' her. To prove something, he brought her out of her carrier that first day and let her nail him repeatedly without flinching...then put her back when she was reduced to a trembling ball of feathers. On day two, he got her out, taped her beak shut, and allowed her to 'hang out' with him for an hour. I wasn't there for this. It made me heartsick all the same, that this is his method for 'training' birds.
Today, I moved slow with her, talked sweet, fed her cheezits, some nutri-berries, and within a few hours she would come to me and press her head to the bars for head scritches and pets. She watches me. I'm the only one who can touch her without being threatened with a hissing bite. The Doc saw this an actually asked if I wanted her.
I've had a WBC in the past. I moved to a new state this year, and while my friend was watching my beloved little Catbait he fell in love with her little senegal. After a few months, and hearing about all the time they spent eating/grooming/sleeping together, I decided that he was in a good place and I didn't have the heart to separate him from his friend. I still visit him often, he is spoiled, and rotten, and I miss having a bird in the house.
This Citron Too does not talk...she has one sound and thats a high-pitched squeal, something akin to a squeaky wheel, which she emits only occasionally, or if under stress. I have no other birds, which for this too, would be ideal.
I just...well, I hear horror stories about Toos. Am I doing the right thing? I may not be 100% prepared in such short notice but I sure as hell can give her a better place than she is in now. This one has plucked in the past, she has a downy covering and a naked neck. But no active angry patches of missing feathers....however, I am worried that the longer she stays at the clinic, the greater the odds she will start again. And, of course, the longer she is at the clinic, the longer she is subjected to more 'training' and I feel she has had enough.
Like I said...I am struggling with the moral issues of staying where I work. But if I wasn't there, this would simply be happening to the bird, and nothing would be done about it. Much of the same would be happening to a lot of the rescues I end up taking home with me to nurse back to health and send on their way. Its what I do and why I am a vet tech. If I leave, these animals have no one.
As far as 'reporting' him goes, the Doc has a pretty big reputation, and many many connections that have prevented any successful attempts at reporting his actions and being made to account for them. It is a disheartening situation all around.
Source: http://www.birdboard.com/forum/cockatoos/1323943-some-advice-sorely-needed.html
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Coach who yelled "hey" at school shooter does not feel like hero (Reuters)
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Reuters - "Hey!" yelled Coach Frank Hall when a student gunman opened fire on classmates in the Chardon, Ohio high school cafeteria on Monday. The startled shooter retreated, with the hulking football coach giving chase, in an act of bravery that may have saved lives.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Inhabitat's Week in Green: dinosaur robots, a robotic bee and X-ray origami animals
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green.
Green transportation also soared to astronomical new heights this week as a Japanese company announced plans to build a 20,000-mile-high space elevator by the year 2050. Back on earth, Toyota unveiled the first teaser shots of its upcoming FT-Bh mini hybrid vehicle, a "bricked" Tesla Roadster launched an electric vehicle debate, and we showcased the Taga -- the ultimate bike stroller combo. Green design also hit the slopes as Tenna, Switzerland took the wraps off the world's first solar wing-powered ski lift and William Hughes carved up the snow wearing a blazing bright LED snowboarding suit.
In other news, eco phone design rang loud and clear this week as AT&T announced plans to place green labels on mobile devices, Shikun Sun developed a DrawBraille smartphone for the blind, and a NYC architect turned defunct phone booths into free mini libraries. We were also wowed by several eye-opening recycled designs -- a fully functional twin lens reflex LEGO camera and a series of furnishings made from decommissioned military ammunition. Last but not least, we watched a gigantic solar-powered metal flower bloom in Buenos Aires, Nike created a prosthetic running sole for amputee triathletes, and we shined a light on Takayuki Hori's beautiful X-ray origami animals.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Muscle Building Tips To Improve Your Health And Fitness | New ...
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Are you wanting to get more serious about increasing your muscle size? Some informed tips and advice can go a long way toward guaranteeing your success. In this article are several great muscle building tips. If you want better muscles, check them out.
Do not depend on just supplements. Supplements are a good way to help out your muscle goals. They are not a substitute for proper nutrition, though. The purpose of supplements is right there in their name: They are only meant to be an adjunct to good eating habits. Because of this, you should actually aim to minimize supplement intake.
Try to focus on multiple muscles during one workout, such as the hamstrings for quads and chest dips for the chest. This practice alternates the stress placed on the two groups, so that one rests while the other one works. This method is also more efficient and allows you to increase your intensity since your workout is shorter.
Some moves should not be done with excess weight, so be careful which ones you choose to do with heavy loads. Dips, neck work and split squats can involve unfavorable joint positions where you really risk serious injury. Instead, focus on workouts that include rowing, bench presses and regular squats.
Vegetables are a critical component of a healthy diet. Vegetables are sometimes lost in the push for complex carbs and high quality protein to fuel muscle building. Vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals, two things that are absent from high concentrations in protein and carbohydrate-rich foods. Vegetables are also rich in fiber. When you have a good amount of fiber in your body you can utilize the protein going into your body.
Eating the right amount and types of food is critical when it comes to efficient muscle-building. Specific nutrients are required for your body to build muscle. To aid the recovery process, take a protein shake after every workout.
If you are attempting to increase muscle mass, eat healthy fats. Healthy fats keep your joints lubricated and raise your testosterone levels. This can be effective in gaining body muscle. Don?t consume saturated fats though. These are not considered healthy.
If you want to build muscle mass, your body must be properly hydrated. If you fail to drink enough water, your muscles won?t be properly hydrated, which makes injury much more likely. Hydration is not only important for building muscle mass, but maintaining it as well, so don?t neglect this important aspect of bodybuilding.
It is very important that prior to working out, stretches are done. Stretching makes all the difference to a workout, as it can help to prevent injuries and reduce pain after the workout. Getting a massage on a regular basis can also be beneficial when trying to build muscle.
As you can see, there is more to muscle building than lifting barbells. Some of the ideas here are simple to implement, and greatly increase your chance of success. If you use the tips from this article, you will soon see great results from your muscle building workouts.
Dona Boyle is an online publisher who enjoys writing about the Fitness Equipment field. If you?d like to research discover the best Free Weight Workout, you?ll want to check out his website at Adjustable Dumbbells.
Source: http://newhealthandfitness.org/2012/02/26/muscle-building-tips-to-improve-your-health-and-fitness/
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Singer Adam Levine finds 'Voice' beyond Maroon 5 (AP)
[unable to retrieve full-text content]AP - From moving like Mick Jagger to dating Russian model Anne Vyalitsyna, Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine hasn't had problems attracting women in recent years.
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