Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Rarest Creatures on Planet

By Marc Marseille

There are countless beautiful animals that can be easily found and captured by people everywhere around the world. There are also some creatures that are difficult to find but named as the rarest animals can be found on the planet. They are Kakapo, Solendon, Olm, Bumblebee Bat, Ichthyophis Kohtaoensis and Frilled Shark.


The Kakapo, also called owl parrot, is the only flightless parrot on this planet. While other birds travel by flying, this creature often walks or climb from this place to another place. The Kakapo, one among the world's longest-living birds, is critically endangered. There are only 131 living individuals are found as of February 2010.


Kakapo
Kakapo


The Olm is a blind amphibian that can be found in Italy. At the first sight, the olm looks like a small snake with a long white body and four small legs. This creature is known for its adaptation to a life of complete darkness in its underground habitat.


Olm
Olm


The Ichthyophis Kohtaoensis is a species of rare amphibian in the Ichthyophiidae family. The creature with a long snake-like body can be found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.


Ichthyophis Kohtaoensis
Ichthyophis Kohtaoensis


The Solendon is a small mammal that closely resembles the very large shrews with elongated cartilaginous snouts, long tails and small eyes. Be careful with these Solenodons because they are extremely poisonous. They are the only mammal that can hurt its prey by its venom.


Solenodon
Solenodon


The Bumblebee Bat found in the limestone caves of Thailand and Southeast Burma is claimed as the smallest species of bat. It is also the named as the smallest mammal in the world.


Bumblebee Bat
Bumblebee Bat


The frilled shark is a strange animal in the world. It has a triangular shaped head with a long gray body. It has been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as Near Threatened.


Frilled Shark
Frilled Shark


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Studying materials on education, Eric Giguere prefers reading and writing. In his spare time, Eric often joins literature clubs to share his interest with others.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Newly Discovered Sea Creatures Founded in Philippines

By Steve Brown

A joint US – Philippines research expedition carrying out a study at the island of Luzon in the Philippines has discovered more than 300 species of land animals, plants and deep-sea creatures. Most significantly, 300 species are proved to be entirely new to science. Scientists from Philippine scientific institutions and California Academy of Sciences had a six-week expedition around reefs, rain forests and ocean floor with aim to discover the previously unknown species and research the biodiversity in Luzon. The academy scientists have stated, “The Philippines is one of the hottest of the hot spots for diverse and threatened life on Earth.” Here are some of the newly discovered sea creatures in this expedition.


This joint U.S.-Philippines research expedition has found out this small shark swelling by inflating its stomach with water. The expedition takes place in island of Luzon from April 26 to June 8
This joint U.S.-Philippines research expedition has found out this small shark swelling by inflating its stomach with water. The expedition takes place in island of Luzon from April 26 to June 8


A sea star species is recently founded in this occasion which only eats sunken driftwood
A sea star species is recently discovered in this occasion which only eats sunken driftwood


In the picture is a new mollusk species
In the picture is a new mollusk species


A new sea pen species was picked up
A new sea pen species


The sea slug has powerful toxins to fight against predators. It does not need any productive shells
The sea slug has powerful toxins to fight against predators. It does not need any productive shells


A likely new sea urchin species is newly discovered
A likely new sea urchin species is newly discovered


A likely new worm species was founded by the U.S.-Philippines research expedition
A likely new worm species was founded by the U.S.-Philippines research expedition


A newly discovered shark is shown by a member of research expedition in the Philippines. The research on biodiversity is carried out by the California Academy of Sciences and the University of the Philippines.
A newly discovered shark is shown by a member of research expedition in the Philippines. The research on biodiversity is carried out by the California Academy of Sciences and the University of the Philippines


A crab with needle-lined pincers was also discovered in hidden crevices
A crab with needle-lined pincers was also discovered in hidden crevices


The research team came across a new tree-shaped soft coral species in a rare area which are hardly reached by humans
The research team came across a new tree-shaped soft coral species in a rare area which are hardly approached by humans


Philippines’ Luzon Island is named the 15 largest islands on archipelago in the world
Philippines’ Luzon Island is named the 15 largest islands on archipelago in the world


A mollusk species has strange figure
A mollusk species has strange figure


Another sea slug species was founded by the U.S.-Philippines research expedition
Another sea slug species was discovered by the U.S.-Philippines research expedition
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Studying materials on education, Eric Giguere prefers reading and writing. In his spare time, Eric often joins literature clubs to share his interest with others.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Weird Images only in Japan

By Sarah Skovachez

Japan is known as an industrial country and famous for its technological products. It can be seen that Japanese cartoons attract a lot of viewers of all ages around the world. Taken inspiration from these interesting characters, unique ideas were created to introduce a weird Japan with humorous and ridiculous images. Besides, there are funny pictures from daily life such as overcrowded swimming pool, seafood catcher instead of teddy bears, wine swimming pool and so on. You can't help laughing when seeing them, which relax you after a stressful day. Japan with weird things will be revealed through the photos as follows:

The old man likes wearing dress.
The old man likes wearing dress.

Pikachu-shaped car
Pikachu-shaped car

This guy is getting married with a game character.
This guy is getting married with a game character.

How can you swim in such crowded pool?
How can you swim in such crowded pool?

Unique heart-shaped watermelon
Unique heart-shaped watermelon

Catch seafood instead of teddy bears
Catch seafood instead of teddy bears

Tomato-shaped house
Tomato-shaped house

Weird pillows
Weird pillows

Wine-made swimming pool
Wine-made swimming pool

Stylish airplane
Stylish airplane

Schoolboys like carrying cute bags.
Schoolboys like carrying cute bags.

Walk around with a gas pedal and sit down when tired.
Walk around with a gas pedal and sit down when tired.

Creative working rooms
Creative working rooms
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Extremely impressive patchwork pictures

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I am an internet marketer and freelance photographer. I maintain various sites and blogs with a large audience. My hobby is collecting photographs of celebrities and writing comments on outstanding events in the field of entertainment.

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Pointing Habit of American Leaders

By Groshan Fabiola

For American leaders, pointing is also a part of their job and also a habit: pointing habit. They come from different states and have different philosophies, but when it comes to getting their points across, most world leaders use the same familiar gesture: pointing.


"Moving America Forward Rally” took place at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University on Sunday 31 October 2010. Obama urged thousands at Cleveland State University to vote in Tuesday's election and get others to do the same. Vice President Joe Biden also attended the rally and stayed in the Buckeye State to campaign later in Toledo with Strickland who's deadlocked in most polls with challenger Republican John Kasich. At this event, both President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden used gestures “pointing” when talking to supporters.


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Vice President Joe Biden during President Obama's "Moving America Forward" rally on 31 October 2010 in Ohio


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U.S. President Barack Obama left many times of his pointing.This image shows Mr. Obama points at supporters during the 'Moving America Forward' rally on 31 October 2010 at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.


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President Barack Obama gestures towards visitors saying "Happy Birthday" to him when walking on the South Lawn of the White House on 4 August 2010 in Washington.


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Two Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton at a presidential debate at Chicago's Soldier Field, on 7 August 2007


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President Barack Obama directs to his daughter Sasha's shoes as they walk towards the White House on 23 March 2011, in Washington.


Like President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, John McCain also had pointing habit to emphasize or explain something. The McCain campaign in 2008 sees Pennsylvania as a must-win state in his bid for the presidency. Therefore, during a rally at the United Sports Training Center on 16 October 2008 in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, John McCain expressed belief to supporters.


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John McCain at the United Sports Training Center on 16 October 2008 in Thorndale, Pennsylvania


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US Senator John McCain at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport on 3 September 2008 in Minneapolis


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Former U.S. President Al Gore also left the moments of his pointing habit


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Former President Bill Clinton before comments by President Barack Obama at the Clinton Global Initiative on 23 September 2010 in New York


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President George W. Bush points after approving Sen. John McCain for president on 5 March 2008 in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington


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American Senator John Kerry speaks during a discussion with Newt Gingrich on global climate change and the environment on Capital Hill in Washington on April 10, 2007


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Pointing habit of Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson


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U.S. First Lady Laura Bush smiles and points at President George W. Bush and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin

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Mary Rose is currently a lecturer on society. In her free time, Mary is fond of joining social activities. Her goal is to provide up-to-date news and articles on society and culture.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Stores Might Be Closed and not for Shopping in 2012

By Michael Hudgen

It has been reported that strong department stores such as Macy’s and J.C. Penney are not doing anything to make progress, while other big sellers like Gap and Talbot are losing their market share and shrinking store counts. RetailTraffic also admitted that store closings could spike this year as consumer electronic chains become the next to cut down amid price pressure from Wal-Mart and a lack of any new hot items. Meanwhile, store openings will likely appear from Dollar Stores, Family Dollar and Wal-Mart.

Although the industry is doing a lot of method to develop, many retailers are still facing difficulties. Below is the list of retailers that significantly reduced their shop and store count in 2011 and they might not where you opt for shopping in 2012, researched by Forbes magazine.

Borders
Stores Closing: 633
Pct. of Total: 100%


The liquidation of the book seller is currently completed
The liquidation of the book seller is currently completed
Blockbuster
Stores Closing: 405
Pct. of Total: 23.8%


Blockbuster was brought out of bankruptcy; it tends to manage to maintain about 1,300 stores, at least for the time being
Blockbuster was brought out of bankruptcy; it tends to manage to maintain about 1,300 stores, at least for the time being
Gap
Stores Closing: 189
Pct. of Total: 20.9%
Gap is closing its fifth flagship stores in the US by year-end 2013
Gap is closing its fifth flagship stores in the US by year-end 2013
Charming Shoppes
Stores Closing: 240
Pct. of Total: 12.1%
The adult women’s apparel chain Charming Shoppes is still paring down amid losses. The adult women’s apparel chain Charming Shoppes is still paring down amid losses. Stride Right
The adult women’s apparel chain Charming Shoppes is still paring down amid losses
Stride Right
Stores Closing: 75
Pct.of Total: 19.6%


The children’s shoe chain Stride Right is scaling back. It plans to close a combined 475 Payless ShoeSource and Stride Rite locations
The children’s shoe chain Stride Right is scaling back. It plans to close a combined 475 Payless ShoeSource and Stride Rite locations
Anchor Blue
Stores Closing: 117
Pct. of Total: 100%


The teen denim chain, Anchor Blue shut down in 2011
The teen denim chain, Anchor Blue shut down in 2011
Talbots
Stores Closing: 100
Pct. of Total: 18%


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Talbots closed down 35 locations during the first nine months of 2011
AJ Wright
Stores Closing: 71
Pct. of Total: 100%


AJ Wright is a low priced chain for TJX companies, but extreme value pricing doesn’t work for apparel
AJ Wright is a low priced chain for TJX companies, but extreme value pricing doesn’t work for apparel
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Jolie Crussel, an economic expert, is keen on analyzing the economic situations in the world. Currently, she often delivers lectures on economic solutions to students and provides advice for many firms.

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