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Progress, Plans,and Call for Partners
1. We have Freedom to Flourish.
Less than 10% in Alabama, less than 50% in Birmingham, and less than 1% nationally know the movements for founding the U.S. national holiday Veterans Day and the Civil Rights Movement launched in Birmingham and Alabama. Should students across the nation, especially those in Birmingham and Alabama, know this history and the inspiring stories of people who flourished at their callings persevering through challenges?
2. We can PLAN and LEAD in LIFE as our best-selves.
Birmingham and Alabama schools can help our future citizens "be, know, and do" with inspiration to flourish, plans for school and life, and best-self leadership resulting in improved attitude, attendance, and achievement.
Which of these do you want to see happen? Want to support?
Do you want us to help teachers inspire students to know "why" we are free to flourish (founding city of
Veterans Day, cradle of Civil Rights Movement…) with lesson plans, handouts, videos and more?
Do you wish more students (maybe more of us) got taught principles and practices of "how" to flourish?
Do you wish more students wrote how they can take "action" to flourish in their "plans" for school & life?
Do you believe veterans making comebacks from homelessness, injury, or re-entry from war could do better if their service organizations helped them outline plans with goals and solutions to challenges?
Do you believe Birmingham and Alabama should focus more on our national contributions to freedom through education, inspiring citizens, and tourism–now and as we prepare for hosting the World Games?
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama pledged $20,000 as a matching grant to support the work of Life Leaders and partners. The $20,000 became $40,000 because of new donations.
Our Case Statement of Progress, Plans, and Call for Partners reports what we have done recently and could do soon.
If you and others you know are also inspired to support the results we can create, we hope you will support these goals and/or introduce us to a results-oriented person or inspired foundation leader "looking for us."


Dancing with the Teachers was an absolute blast!!! Congrats to Mr. Southwick and the Ballorinas for their win! Our appreciation to our fan-fave winner Mrs. Bourgeois and dancers Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Bednarzyck, Mrs. Moschella…you guys were AWESOME! Look for those mirror balls around the school. A huge shoutout to everyone who made it work: our student dance "stars", our entertaining MCs Mr. Clark and Mr. Grant, Ms. T for heading this up and all the parents who volunteered.


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Sonofusion Experiment Produces Results Without External Neutron Source
A team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, and the Russian Academy of Sciences has used sound waves to induce nuclear fusion without the need for an external neutron source, according to a paper in the Jan. 27 issue of Physical Review Letters.
The results address one of the most prominent questions raised after publication of the team's earlier results in 2004, suggesting that "sonofusion" may be a viable approach to producing neutrons for a variety of applications.
By bombarding a special mixture of acetone and benzene with oscillating sound waves, the researchers caused bubbles in the mixture to expand and then violently collapse. This technique, which has been dubbed "sonofusion," produces a shock wave that has the potential to fuse nuclei together, according to the team.
The telltale sign that fusion has occurred is the production of neutrons. Earlier experiments were criticized because the researchers used an external neutron source to produce the bubbles, and some have suggested that the neutrons detected as evidence of fusion might have been left over from this external source.
"To address the concern about the use of an external neutron source, we found a different way to run the experiment," says Richard T. Lahey Jr., the Edward E. Hood Professor of Engineering at Rensselaer and coauthor of the paper. "The main difference here is that we are not using an external neutron source to kick the whole thing off."
In the new setup, the researchers dissolved natural uranium in the solution, which produces bubbles through radioactive decay. "This completely obviates the need to use an external neutron source, resolving any lingering confusion associated with the possible influence of external neutrons," says Robert Block, professor emeritus of nuclear engineering at Rensselaer and also an author of the paper.
The experiment was specifically designed to address a fundamental research question, not to make a device that would be capable of producing energy, Block says. At this stage the new device uses much more energy than it releases, but it could prove to be an inexpensive and portable source of neutrons for sensing and imaging applications.
To verify the presence of fusion, the researchers used three independent neutron detectors and one gamma ray detector. All four detectors produced the same results: a statistically significant increase in the amount of nuclear emissions due to sonofusion when compared to background levels.
As a cross-check, the experiments were repeated with the detectors at twice the original distance from the device, where the amount of neutrons decreased by a factor of about four. These results are in keeping with what would be predicted by the "inverse square law," which provides further evidence that fusion neutrons were in fact produced inside the device, according to the researchers.
The sonofusion debate began in 2002 when the team published a paper in Science indicating that they had detected neutron emissions from the implosion of cavitation bubbles of deuterated-acetone vapor. These data were questioned because it was suggested that the researchers used inadequate instrumentation, so the team replicated the experiment with an upgraded instrumentation system that allowed data acquisition over a much longer time. This led to a 2004 paper published in Physical Review E, which was subsequently criticized because the researchers still used an external neutron source to produce the bubbles, leading to the current paper in Physical Review Letters.
The latest experiment was conducted at Purdue University. At Rensselaer and in Russia, Lahey and Robert I. Nigmatulin performed the theoretical analysis of the bubble dynamics and predicted the shock-induced pressures, temperatures, and densities in the imploding bubbles. Block helped to design, set up, and calibrate a state-of-the-art neutron and gamma ray detection system for the new experiments.
The research team leaders are all well known authorities in the field of nuclear engineering. Lahey is a fellow of both the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Block is the longtime director of the Gaerttner Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Laboratory at Rensselaer, and he is also a fellow of the ANS and recipient of their 2005 Seaborg Medal, which recognizes an individual who has made outstanding scientific or engineering research contributions to the development of peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Taleyarkhan, a fellow of the ANS and the program's director, is currently the Ardent Bement Jr. Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University. Nigmatulin is a visiting scholar at Rensselaer, a former member of the Russian Duma, and the president of the Bashkortonstan branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
Source: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Tuna carbon ratios reveal shift in food web
Citation: Sonofusion Experiment Produces Results Without External Neutron Source (2006, January 27) retrieved 21 January 2020 from https://phys.org/news/2006-01-sonofusion-results-external-neutron-source.html
Something old, something new in the ocean's blue
New stable isotope analysis questions the origin of black carbon in the ocean
Sulphur emissions from marine algae dropped during glacial periods
Offering solutions to Ice Age ocean chemistry puzzle
More than just whale food: Krill's influence on carbon dioxide and global climate
First detailed electronic study of new nickelate superconductor

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using System.Linq;
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using System.Threading.Tasks;

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{
    public class TextTemplatingEngineHost : MarshalByRefObject, ITextTemplatingEngineHost
    {
        public virtual object GetHostOption(string optionName)
        {
            return (optionName == "CacheAssemblies") ? (object)true : null;
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        public virtual bool LoadIncludeText(string requestFileName,
                 out string content, out string location)
        {
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title: "Study Hub | Experience Victoria"
NavColor: "white"
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main-header:
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sub-header:
  - About
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footer:
  links:
    - Why choose Victoria?
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  phones:
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      number: 0800 VICTORIA (842 867)
      label:  general enquiries
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      number: +64 4 463 5350
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Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Find information and resources for staff and postgraduate students in the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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If you're involved in research, you can get help with planning and research strategies, applying for funding, contract management, budget advice and much more.

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WFHSS has a number of boards and committees that ensure the quality of programmes, teaching and research.

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Meet the staff in the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of WFHSS and WFoE, the Office of the Dean of WFHSS, and the WFHSS Student and Academic Services Office.

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The SASO office has a range of responsibilities and services that cover all student and academic related matters.

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Downloads

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    pdf WFHSS Strategic Plan (54.1 KB)

    pdf WFHSS meeting dates (448.5 KB)

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Investors with sweaty palms may be forgiven, however. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil fell 16% over the past month, to $62 a barrel. The last energy crisis began in October 2014 with a 14% decline in oil prices in one month.
That crisis lasted two years. More than 100 energy companies went bankrupt, according to Haynes and Boone. And the share of borrowers that had missed a payment in the previous 12 months ballooned from 0.5% to 22% two years later in 2016 (Display 1).
But there are two reasons why investors should take a deep breath. First, the forces driving oil prices south this time are different than in 2014, and arguably less foreboding. More importantly, the fundamental quality of high-yield issuers has improved significantly, making the recent drop in oil prices less troubling.
Just as a forest fire prunes the weakest trees and gives the sturdiest ones room to flourish, so the last energy crisis left only the strongest high-yield issuers standing. It's also added stronger companies into the mix.
Sixty-nine bonds from 16 investment-grade issuers dropped into the high-yield category between October 2014 and the end of 2016. These "fallen angel" issuers now account for nearly a quarter of the high-yield energy sector. The good news there is that they have more diversified and higher-quality assets, more experienced management teams and lower production costs than many of their peers.
Original high-yield energy issuers have also cut costs and deleveraged since the crisis. Most of these companies had gone on a borrowing binge during the US shale oil boom that took off in 2009, when commodity prices were high. Overall net debt levels rose from $15.6 billion at the beginning of 1998 to $244 billion just before the 2014 sell-off. Unfortunately, much of this debt funded projects that were only profitable if oil prices stayed high. As WTI prices fell, industry net leverage ratios rose to 17.9 times earnings, leading to a large uptick in bankruptcies in 2016 and 2017.
The numbers have improved substantially since then. The default rate currently stands at 1.92%, while the total stock of energy debt is largely unchanged over the past three years. Rising profits and lower debt loads have pushed the leverage ratio back to 5.4 times earnings. While that is still on the high end of historical levels, we believe that the ratio will continue to shrink even if oil prices fall as much as 20% from their current levels (Display 2).
Just as importantly, many energy companies are adapting for the future. The United States is becoming a net exporter of natural gas, which should help alleviate the domestic overabundance that has weighed on prices. Energy companies are also investing in pipelines that will lower costs in the long term. Finally, the industry is consolidating, which could create even stronger companies going forward.
How Troubling Are These Oil Prices?
It's unsettling to be invested in energy bonds when oil prices drop. But the important thing to consider is whether the decline represents a long-term shift in the global energy regime or a spate of volatility. Today, we believe it's the latter.
After a long run-up in 2018, global oil prices hit a four-year high on October 3. They began falling amid general market jitters over the direction of global growth, US dollar strength and stock market weakness. Tensions among Europe, the United States and Saudi Arabia over the murder of a journalist at the Saudi Embassy in Turkey deepened the downward pressure.
Geopolitical trouble and complex economic concerns are everyday fodder for oil markets, unlike what happened in 2014. In October of that year, it became clear that Saudi Arabia was no longer willing to act as the world's swing producer.
While there have been murmurs about a potential surplus in 2019, price declines are unlikely to be as severe or prolonged as when Saudi Arabia dug in its heels four years ago. And having cut costs, most high-yield energy issuers can remain profitable even if prices dip a bit lower. Besides, supply is only one half of the price equation. Global demand should rise over the next few decades as the middle-class expands in India and China.
The fact is, energy is one of the most attractive sectors for high-income investors, as spreads don't yet reflect the industry's progress in fixing the problems that had brought it to its knees. The spread on energy bonds on November 8 was 432 basis points, compared to 336 basis points for the rest of the high-yield market.
Speaking of the rest of the high-yield market, however, most issuers in other sectors would welcome lower oil and gas prices. It's true that energy comprises a relatively large part of the high-yield universe at some 15%, but high-yield investors must consider that the effects of commodity price movements on their portfolios are likely to be complex in nature.
Even for investors with significant energy exposure, today's volatility will likely prove to be little more than noise–provided they take the time to research which issuers are financially sound, have high-quality assets and are making smart investments for the future.


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Cetra noi cinque è il secondo CD del gruppo musicale e teatrale degli Oblivion, registrato live al Teatro Dehon di Bologna nell'Ottobre 2005.

Il disco contiene una serie di omaggi al Quartetto Cetra e la traccia audio della prima parodia musicale del gruppo: "Oblivionteca numero uno. Otello", basata sull'Otello di Verdi.

Cast
Il gruppo: Graziana Borciani, Raoul D'Eramo, Francesca Folloni, Lorenzo Scuda e la partecipazione straordinaria di Luciano Manzalini dei Gemelli Ruggeri.
Musicisti: Alberto Armaroli (batteria), Simone Manfredini (pianoforte), Camilla Missio (contrabbasso), Marco Pretolani (sax, clarinetto e flauto), Lorenzo Scuda (chitarra)

Tracce
Vieni vicino, dammi la mano (Canfora-Verde)
Arriva il direttore (Fucilli-Panzeri-Testoni)
Juanita Banana (Howard-Kenton-Beretta)
Ciao mama (Azzella-Buonocore)
Che centrattacco!!! (Savona-Giacobetti)
In un palco della Scala (Kramer-Garinei e Giovannini)
Un bacio a mezzanotte (Kramer-Garinei-Giovannini)
Però mi vuole bene (Giacobetti-Savona-Cichellero)
Ba ba baciami piccina (Astore-Morbelli)
Il fonografo a tromba (Savona-Giacobetti)
Musetto (Modugno)
Crapa pelada (Kramer)
Nella vecchia fattoria (Kramer-Savona-Giacobetti)
Oblivionteca numero uno. Otello: melodramma molto drammatico. Libretto di Lorenzo Scuda e Davide Calabrese.

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In today's edition of American Association Daily, the Winnipeg Goldeyes Reggie Abercrombie becomes the American Association all-time hit leader, surpassing David Espinosa.
In American Association Daily, this is the unofficial All-Star break in the American Association, so Robert Pannier takes a look at the Winnipeg Goldeyes and how they have performed to this point in the season and take a look at what to expect as the American Association heads to its stretch run.
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition. we feature Winnipeg Goldeyes outfielder Ty Moore, who is driven to reach the Majors while also helping his team in their quest for a third straight championship.
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition, the Winnipeg Goldeyes hook Jose Sermo, adding a key piece for a run for a third straight title.
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition, we look at the recent signing of two more former Major Leaguers – Luis Durango and Miguel Gonzalez – something that is becoming a common occurrence in the league.
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition, we look at the role that Winnipeg Goldeyes reliever Victor Capellan has played over the last two seasons, and how that role may be ever more prominent in 2018.
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition, we look at the dramatic changes that the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Wichita Wingnuts have made and if they still have what it takes to return to the American Association championship series for the third straight season.
How Big of a Loss is Josh Romanski to the Winnipeg Goldeyes?
American Association Daily provides insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition, we examine how deeply the loss of Josh Romanski should affect the Winnipeg Goldeyes. With the signing of Wes Darvill, how likely are the Goldeyes to three-peat?.
American Association Daily will provide insights and features on the American Association of Professional Baseball League, as well as player and coaching profiles and transactions going on with teams around the league. In today's edition, the Sugar Land Skeeters have been making a lot of deals with American Association teams. This should have a dramatic effect on the playoff races for next season.
American Association Daily examines Winnipeg Goldeyes Manager Rick Forney and the likelihood that he could lead his team to a third straight championship, plus transactions around the league are discussed.


The Canossa Castlewoods home sale price per square foot is sitting at $259 to begin October. Canossa had a really strong second quarter in 2013, where it sold for $282 per square foot. That is the highest Canossa has sold per square foot in the last 5 years. The highest sale price for a house in Canossa in 2013 has been $503,000. The average time to sell a home in Canossa in the last 90 days has been 39 days. That is a couple days faster than the Edmonton average days on market of 43 for the same time frame.


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Revival of century-old waterfront on Koločep, near Dubrovnik
Issuing of the use permit marked the completion of the project "Reconstruction of the port open for public transport in Donje Čelo, island of Koločep". It serves as confirmation that the investment, proposed by the County Port Authority Dubrovnik, was realized according to professional standards. The port reconstruction project had to adhere to the rules governing construction, but also the EU funding eligibility rules. This is because 85 percent of the funding for the project, whose total cost is just under €4 million, was provided from the Cohesion Fund. The remaining 15 percent was reserved in the state budget.
The centrepiece of the project was the reconstruction of the old pier, built in 1924, and its extension from 34 m long and 7 m wide to 56 m long and 11 m wide. The pier in Donje Čelo has been welcoming boats for almost a hundred years with minimal maintenance. In that time, the wear and tear was becoming more pronounced. During this period, the pier also witnessed an increase in the number of passengers in the Elaphite Islands, so the need for an upgrade was apparent.
The newly built, larger plateau with a ferry ramp also serves to meet the growing needs. 30.5 m long and 18.7 m wide, the plateau will be used to transfer goods to smaller cargo tractors. The tractors are used to transfer supplies on Koločep.
Donje Čelo is the port of call for the passenger line Suđurađ – Lopud – Koločep – Dubrovnik, and the principal port for the island of Koločep. The passenger ship Postira, which suffered a minor accident in October last year, operates on the line. The purpose of upgrading the pier, allowing larger ships with deeper draft to berth, is precisely to avoid docking accidents. An additional incentive for the implementation of the project, which has increased the port capacity, is the possibility a new ferry line will be introduced to Koločep. The new line would certainly put the focus on the issue of navigation safety.
Let us also mention that the beloved, but antiquated Postira is scheduled to be replaced soon. A vessel with environmentally friendly propulsion will be taking its place in a couple of years. The procurement of the new ship is being considered for potential EU funding.
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A guide to the top 20 school birds
We've gathered together a list of the top 20 birds seen during Big Schools' Birdwatch 2014.
Blackbird – the blackbird kept the top spot again this year. 90 per cent of schools reported seeing blackbirds with an average of nearly six being seen at each school. The male blackbird is black with a bright yellow bill, while the female is brown often with spots and streaks on its breast. Blackbirds have a long tail and often hop along the ground with their tail up. They feed on berries, scraps and apples, and search for worms on lawns.
Starling – Relegated again to second place, an average of 4.3 starlings were seen in school grounds in 2013. Starlings are noisy characters usually seen foraging in small flocks. At a distance, starlings look black, but close up you can see they have green and purple, glossy feathers, covered in white and buff spots. Their flight is fast and direct and they walk and run confidently on the ground. Noisy and sociable, starlings spend a lot of the year in flocks. Starlings feed on insects such as spiders, craneflies and leatherjackets. They will also feed from seed and nut feeders and probe into lawns and playing fields for worms and grubs.
Carrion crow – On average 3.6 carrion crows were seen per school. The all-black carrion crow is one of the cleverest, most adaptable of our birds. It will come to school grounds for food and although often cautious initially, they soon learn when it is safe, and will return repeatedly to take advantage of whatever is on offer. They are solitary, usually found alone or in pairs.
Woodpigeon – Woodpigeons are the UK's largest and commonest pigeon. They have a small, round, grey head, greyish back, tail and wings with a pink breast and white neck patch. In flight, they have distinctive white wing patches and the tail has a dark band at the end. Their call is a cooing sound. Woodpigeons feed on grain, seeds and scraps and on berries and buds. 62 per cent of schools reported seeing woodpigeons with an average of four being seen per school.
House sparrow – An average of 3.3 house sparrows were seen per school. House sparrows are often seen in small flocks. Males have a grey crown, black bib, reddish-brown back streaked with black, and grey breast and belly, while females have brown, streaky backs and are buff below. They feed on seeds, grains and scraps on the ground and on bird tables. House sparrows also feed from nut feeders. House sparrows are sedentary, rarely moving more than two kilometres from their birthplace.
Black-headed gull – Not really a black-headed bird, more chocolate-brown. In fact, for much of the year, it has a white head. It only gets its black head in summer. It is most definitely not a 'seagull' and is found commonly almost anywhere inland. Black-headed gulls are sociable, quarrelsome, noisy birds, usually seen in small groups or flocks, often gathering into larger parties where there is plenty of food, or when they are roosting. On average, 4.2 black-headed gulls were seen in 2013 in school grounds with 74 per cent of schools recording them.
Blue tit – Its colourful mix of blue, yellow, white and green make the blue tit one of the most attractive school birds. An agile bird, the blue tit is most often seen flitting on bird feeders. Blue tits will feed on seeds and scraps from bird tables and feeders. In winter, family flocks of blue tits are joined by great tits, long-tailed tits and other woodland species, as they search for food. Schools recorded an average of three blue tits in 2013.
Common gull – Schools saw an average of 2.2 common gulls. It looks like a small, gentler version of the herring gull, with greenish legs and a yellow bill. Despite its name, it is not at all common in some inland areas, though often abundant on the coast and in some eastern counties. They are now seen more often in towns and on housing estates in winter.
Magpie – From a distance, the magpie appears black and white, although close up a subtle blue and green sheen can be seen. It is often seen in pairs or small groups. It is a noisy bird with a harsh, chattering call. Magpies seem to be jacks-of-all-trades – scavengers, predators and pest-destroyers; their challenging, almost arrogant attitude has won them few friends. An average of 2.3 magpies were seen in school grounds in 2013.
Robin – The UK's favourite bird – with its bright orange-red breast it is familiar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to street lights. In 2013, 26 per cent of schools reported seeing robins with an average of 1.9 per school.
Feral pigeon – Feral, or town, pigeons come in many different colours and patterns. People bred them as racing pigeons or to show off their different colours, but ones that were lost or escaped now nest in towns and cities. Feral pigeons come twelfth in our list, with an average of 1.5 seen per school. In many city and town schools, feral pigeons may be the most common bird, but you won't find so many in country areas.
Chaffinch – The chaffinch is arguably the most colourful of the UK's finches. Its patterned plumage helps it to blend in when feeding on the ground and it becomes most obvious when it flies, revealing a flash of white on the wings and white outer tail feathers. It does not feed openly on bird feeders – it prefers to hop about under the bird table or under the hedge. You'll usually hear chaffinches before you see them, with their loud song and varied calls. There was an average of 1.7 chaffinches per school in 2013.
Jackdaw – On average, 1.3 jackdaws were seen per school. Jackdaws are quite acrobatic fliers and flocks will often chase and tumble together in flight. A small black crow with a grey neck and pale eyes. It is sociable and usually seen in pairs or larger groups. On the ground, it both walks and hops.
Great tit – Each school saw an average of 1.3 great tits. Bigger than the blue tit, the great tit has a black and white head, bright yellow breast with a bold, black stripe running down it, and a green back. The black breast stripe is wider on the male. They feed on seeds and scraps on the ground, on bird tables and from nut feeders. 10per cent of schools reported seeing them.
Collared dove – This dove is mainly buff coloured with a thin, black half collar, and a long, white tail with a black base. Collared doves originally came from southern Asia and spread naturally from there. The species was first recorded in Britain in 1953 and has since become a common UK garden bird. They feed on seeds and scraps, both on the ground and on bird tables. There was an average of 0.9 collared doves per school and 56 per cent of schools reported seeing them in 2013.
Herring gull – Herring gulls are large, noisy gulls found throughout the year around our coasts and inland around rubbish tips, fields, large reservoirs and lakes, especially during winter. Adults have light grey backs, white under parts, and black wing tips with white 'mirrors'. Their legs are pink, with webbed feet and they have heavy, slightly hooked bills marked with a red spot. Young birds are mottled brown. In 2013 there was an average of 0.8 seen per school.
Coal tit – An active and very agile bird, schools recorded an average of 0.6 coal tits. Not as colourful as some of its relatives, the coal tit has a distinctive grey back, black cap, and white patch at the back of its neck. A regular visitor to most peanut feeders, they will take and store food for eating later.
Rook – Bare, greyish-white face, thinner beak and peaked head make it distinguishable from the carrion crow. Rooks are very sociable birds, and you're not likely to see one on its own. They feed and roost in flocks in winter, often together with jackdaws. Rooks are most usually seen in flocks in open fields, or feeding in small groups along a roadside. They will come into town parks and villages but largely keep clear of the middle of big towns and cities. The rook completes the top twenty for the Big Schools Birdwatch 2013 with an average of 0.6 seen per school.
Long tailed tit – The long-tailed tit is easily recognisable with its distinctive colouring, a tail that is bigger than its body, and its undulating flight. Gregarious and noisy residents, long- tailed tits are most usually noticed in small, excitable flocks of about 20 birds. Like most tits, they rove woods and hedgerows, but are also seen anywhere with suitable bushes. 22 per cent of schools reported long-tailed tits in 2013.
Pied wagtail – A delightful small, long-tailed and rather sprightly black and white bird. When not standing and frantically wagging its tail up and down it can be seen dashing about over lawns, car parks and playgrounds in search of food. It frequently calls when in its undulating flight and often gathers at dusk to form large roosts in city centres. An average of 0.4 pied wagtails were recorded in 2013.
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The next morning we woke up to 9°F weather, the tent sheathed in ice and our water bottles frozen solid. We scrambled to pack up our stuff in the biting cold and drove on to Arizona. While on the road we saw some signs for a kitschy store called Chee's, a Navajo owned store established in the 1960's, specializing in tchotchkes made in China, and a good selection of authentic Navajo-made gifts. Some items of interest include hand woven Navajo blankets ranging from $200 for a small washcloth sized one, to over $1000 for an elaborate and large blanket. Each blanket featured a Polaroid photograph of its creator. Certainly worth the price, though a bit expensive for our budget. Behind the register, a nice Navajo woman showed us her selection of Navajo-made jewelry including a wide array of rings, earrings, and belt buckles made of silver, copper and nickel with various turquoise inlays and settings. We weren't necessarily planning on purchasing anything in the store, but the Navajo woman told us that much of the proceeds go back to the local Navajo communities to enable Navajo kids to go to college. Rachel donned one of the Ajax turquoise rings, and we moved on toward Flagstaff with no destination planned as yet.
We had a conundrum, though in hindsight there should have been none. We could take the 80 mile (one way) detour north to the Grand Canyon and risk being without a campsite for the night, or stay at one of the local state parks near Flagstaff, and move westward in the morning. We'd known there would be an entry fee into the Grand Canyon Nat'l Park ($25). However, we didn't really want to pay extra to sleep in one of the flashy, touristy campgrounds, many of which were booked up already, anyway. We decided to go north regardless, and if worst came to worst, we'd just book it back to Flagstaff that night. Luckily, we didn't have to.
Upon first sight of the Little Colorado River section of the canyon outside of the main entrance, we knew there was no turning around. The sheer cliffs down into a seemingly endless abyss was awe inspiring, and it was only the beginning. We continued to the Desert View entrance to the park on the eastern side of the South Rim. When we pulled up to the kiosk to pay, we inquired about dispersed camping in the area. The ranger told us with his extremely relaxed demeanor that we could find free camping in Kaibab National Forest along the Arizona Trail, a scenic back country trail that traverses the state of Arizona from Utah to Mexico, which happens to cut through the Grand Canyon.
We continued on to the main tourist attraction on this side of the South Rim, the Desert View overlook. This was our first real view of the canyon in all of its glory. Here we could see the true expansive nature of this natural phenomenon. All I could think while we gaped at it was, "This was made by wind, water, and a lot of time. Woah." Desert View is home to a 70 foot high watchtower built in 1932 overlooking the canyon. Inside are dedicated murals and exhibits to the native people of the region.
After a good look, we continued down the road toward Grand Canyon Village before which was an access to the Arizona trail, and the Kaibab National Forest... our home for the evening. We found a parking spot outside a ranger outpost in the forest, and walked about a half mile on the trail until we found a nice spot off-trail that had a nice big ready-made fire pit. Along the way was a water cache for folks walking the 817 mile Arizona Trail, a convenience beyond any other on such a hike.
Arizona Trail hikers water cache.
The ponderosa pine trees in the area are experiencing an infection by the parasitic plant, dwarf mistletoe, which the National Park Service is working to control. The dwarf mistletoe siphons food and energy from the ponderosa pines, the only type of tree in the forest susceptible to the parasite, killing the tree from the top down. The mistletoe spreads by shooting its sticky seeds at speeds upwards of 50mph onto surrounding pines. An ugly and sad outcome for the pines, the dwarf mistletoe does have its benefits for the remaining fauna in the area. Also, due to a large quantity of deceased and felled trees, we had plenty of firewood for the night.
The next morning, we got a semi-late start, made coffee, roasted mozzarella cheese, apple and almond butter, and red velvet macaroons. After, we made our way to Grand Canyon Village to begin the most epic hike yet.
We began our hike on the Bright Angel Trail around 12:30 in the afternoon galavanting and hopping our way down the steep switchbacks into the canyon. Every so often we'd pass a pack of huffing and puffing red-faced people who would begrudgingly looked up at us. The views were spectacular as we went down and it got much warmer with the season changing before our eyes from winter to summer.
The first of many "whoas."
Lots of friendly squirrels saying hi along the way.
We had orginally planned on going down to the 3 mile resthouse then turning back because we got such a late start to the day. Our plans changed however when we met a group of young guys who insisted that the hike past the 3 mile mark was awesome and worth it for the amazing views. After some deliberation and studying the map we decided to book it to Plateau Point, probably against our best judgment, but worth it in the end.
That's a serious flower
As our steed decline into the canyon leveled off a bit, we noticed a complete shift in the apparent climate in the area. The top of the canyon boasts expansive ponderosa forests, a mountain climate complete with a distinct chill. The descent showed us an arid, desert climate home to small shrubs, succulants, cacti and the like, the kind of climate you would expect to see in much of Arizona. But here at Indian Gardens we found an abundance of deciduous trees, lush and leafy flora, and wildlife gripping to the precious stream trickling out of the canyon crevices. Indian Gardens is home to one of the campgrounds and pit stops along the Bright Angel trail, and it is not unusual to find humans and deer sharing the same vicinity.
The lush deciduous trees at Indian Gardens
About one and a half more miles down the trail from Indian Gardens we reached our destination. What was once a little speck in our panorama from the top of the canyon turns out to be a huge and epic cliff gazing down upon the Colorado River. This is the first time we were able to see the river at all from this vantage of the canyon. A six mile, relatively leisurely hike down... let's sit a while, then tackle the inevitable crawl back up.
We finally reached our destination: Plateau Point. Now begins the 3000 ft return ascent.
The Pensive Hiker (via binocular)
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Back to the top we go!
Our return hike lasted well into darkness. We quickly realized that climbing up was much harder than our relatively quick descent. Round trip: 8 hours. On to Nevada, back to the desert, and more climbing on rocks!
Tuesday, March 18th 2014 The next morning we packed up and drove on to Albuquerque for some New Mexican breakfast. Our diner of...


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Pugilism
by Barton-Wright | Nov 14, 2021 | glossarium
Pugilism is a name for boxing which typically refers to the un-gloved bare knuckle art from Britain. Known as other names including classical pugilism, fisticuffs and the noble science of defence, it has a long a varied history going back hundred of years. The early...
Bartitsucon 3
by Barton-Wright | Oct 27, 2021 | Events
4 DEC AT 10:30 – 5 DEC AT 16:00 Name: Bartitsucon III Type: Bartitsu Event Hosted by: The Bartitsu Lab Description Bartitsucon is back! 2 days of historic martial madness. Full line up of instructors covering things such as: Pugilism / bare knuckle boxing...
Wing Chun
by Barton-Wright | Oct 27, 2021 | glossarium
Wing Chun, also known as Ving Tsun or Wing Chun Kuen is a Southern Chinese Kung Fu style. This self defence system is a concept-based art which requires quick arm movements and strong legs to defeat it's opponents. Practitioners typically hold a high, narrow stance...
by Barton-Wright | Oct 26, 2021 | Canonical Bartitsu, Extending Bartitsu
In this article we are going to look at how to start a Bartitsu club, what a Bartitsu club is and getting started with your first session. It is important to begin with understanding the aim of why someone may want to learn Bartitsu. There are many different reasons,...
Defendu – MMA to WW2
Defendu is a combatives system developed by William Fairbairn and Eric Sykes during the 20th century, also referred to as the Close Quarters Combat System. Combing boxing, wrestling, Savate, Jujutsu, Judo and street fighting, Fairbairn developed his system initially...
What was Sherlock Holmes fighting style?
Baritsu was the name given to the martial arts used by Sherlock Holmes to defeat Moriarty as described by Conan Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes. A misprint or perhaps a deliberate misspelling, Baritsu is correctly known as Bartitsu, a scientific mixed martial art...
Glima – Nordic Wrestling
Glima is a folk wrestling style, or styles which have Nordic origins. It is practised both as a sport and combat system and has a wealth of rich history. It's history can be found back as far as the Norwegian settlement of Iceland. Known also as Viking Glima and...
Bartitsu & Suffrajitsu Beginner's Course 2021 – 8 Weeks, York UK
by Barton-Wright | Aug 29, 2021 | Bartitsu News, Events
5th October – 23rd November Name: Bartitsu & Suffrajitsu Beginner's Course 2021 Type: Bartitsu Course Hosted by: York School of Defence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/628767578085055Description Learn the martial arts of Sherlock Holmes and the...
New Bartitsu Society Page
by Barton-Wright | May 29, 2021 | Bartitsu News
Many of you may remember the old Bartitsu society page, which at some point in 2019, had disappeared due to a catastrophic technical failure. It was a great hub for resources, news and historical articles all focused around the subject of Bartitsu, and when the site...
Why do Ju Jitsu? Advice from WW1 Britain
by Barton-Wright | Feb 1, 2021 | History, Video
Ju Jitsu formed a major part of Barton Wright's hybrid art of Bartitsu. As Bartitsu became less popular among the British public, it was a major catalyst in the form of introducing the country to Ju Jitsu. Oz, from English Martial Arts, presents a reading from W....
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Australia's Temperature Stations
Finding out Australia's average temperature is a complicated business. The ABM calculate this as merely the average of the minimum and maximum anomalies from the 1961 to 1990 average.
There are many weather stations throughout Australia, and the ABM's most recent report utilises around 100 of these from non urban areas. I have gathered data on these 100 stations, and eliminating one's that do not have maximum or minimum temperature data from at least the 1970s, the map below shows the stations that are available for analysis:
What is notable from the map is that more weather stations are situation closer to where people live. This of course is understandable considering that in the past we were really only interested in the weather where we currently reside. There are large numbers of stations in Victoria, around Perth, throughout New South Wales and along the coastline. However there are also some gaps in stations in certain areas. Tasmania only has one non urban weather station with adequate temperature data. There is no stations in the northern half of south Australia. The northern territory has only 2 adequate stations, and almost the entire eastern half of western Australia is missing.
So how does one analyse such information given? Well the ABM say that they use a weighted average, in that stations are weighted due to the area of Australia. Hence in Victoria, each individual station is not counted for as much as say, in the northern territory, however combined they might well be equal. This is a complex analysis, but one that has to be looked at very closely.
We will do this on this website, step by step. In the next coming days, we will look at every section of Australia, looking at maximum and minimum temperatures and temperatures during certain times of the day. Information that has unfortunately not been analysed before, not even in the scientific literature.
One side difference however, is that we will not be analysing temperatures with reference to the 1961 to 1990 average. Instead will be analysing temperatures with reference to the average of the life span of the weather station – something which is more accurate, provides more meaningful information however is harder to compute. Luckily, I am also a computer programmer as well as a statistician.
So look back here in the next coming weeks, starting tomorrow we shall look at Giles Meteorological Office, Australia's most isolated weather station situated on the central eastern border of Western Australia.
Forester said...
I think a lot of country weather stations closed in the early 1990's.
It might of coincided with the closure of post offices and suchlike that used to record the weather.
I'm pretty sure the BoM claim there are still a lot of country stations but I don't trust them.
Good luck with the analyses.
Kip said...
Thanks for the site. Highly informative. Your hard work is much appreciated.
I look forward to this new analysis. I'll keep my indoctrinated friends infoirmed but alas for all their faith in 'science' they have thus far shown themselves immune to actual scientific argument.
But eventually, many the small voices must be heard, musn't they?
We're all doomed!.....so we're told that is
Tennant Creeks Beaches
Alice Hots up during the day only
No Temperature increase in central-east WA
Australia's Climate is not Changing
The World Climate report, reports of a recent pape...
The Arctic Ice Shelves melting is slowing down
Australia's drought is natural, not due to climate...
Number of Hurricanes per year is random
Are Polar Bears becoming extinct?
Even the hottest of the hottest is cold
Energy diet for a starving world?
Droughts are not worse, and Glaciers are retreatin...
New Zealand's colded December in 78 years


Mangled when his automobile smashed into the baggage car of a passenger train at Cardiff, Henry R. Cole, 63, Cardiff resident, was killed yesterday in one of the most spectacular train-automobile accidents in San Diego county's history.
The aged man had been visiting a sister, Mrs. L.A. Runyard, in Encinitas, A.E. Gallagher, deputy coroner, reported, and was returning to his home.
He lost control of his machine and drove into the side of the train as it crossed Montgomery St., Gallagher said.
The train crew, unaware of the fatal accident, the train continued for almost a mile before horrified passengers informed the conductor. The engineer stopped the train and backed to the scene of the accident.
Wreckage of Cole's automobile was strewn more than 578 feet. The blade of an ax, which had been in the car, was found imbedded in a tie more than 200 feet from the main part of the wreckage, which was all on one side of the track, leading officers to express the belief that Cole struck the train at about the baggage car.
Twisted pieces of metal that little resembled an automobile were found 60 feet from the point of impact. Cole's body lay nearby. The body was sent to Berry's mortuary, Oceanside. An inquest will he held.


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South America : Ecuador
A Storybook Adventure in a luxury Eco Lodge in the Ecuadorian Amazon
by Jean-Marc Theodorowicz
Welcome to the Amazon rainforest, the world's largest remaining tropical rainforest. 40% of all the earth fresh water flows through the Amazon basin. It supplies our planet with 20% of the oxygen, and plays a crucial role in many of our planet's ecological cycles, for it helps in maintaining global rainfall and regulate climate pattern worldwide. The whole basin, which shares borders with 9 countries in South America, is about 90% of the size of the contiguous United States. The country of Ecuador has 2% share of the Amazon, but if you ventured to what is known as 'the Oriente', you could have unparalleled opportunities for experiencing the magic of the rain forest. Not only, does it have one of the world's best infrastructure for rainforest tourism, but most destinations are accessible within a day's journey from Quito, the capital.
I was traveling with my 14 years old son, Nicolas, and our destination was Yasuni National park, one of the most biologically diverse spot on earth. The park was designated a Unesco Biosphere Reserve in 1989, and overlaps ancestral Waorani (or Huaorani) territory. The Waorani once numbered in the tens of thousands and inhabited a much larger territory than today. They have been under constant attack from the threats of oil development and colonization, since the 1960's. At least 2 groups, the Tagaeri-Taromenane, have continued to resist all contact with outsiders and live a semi-nomadic lifestyle in the forest. The Waorani have lived there since before written history and know the intricate rhythms of the forest's fauna and flora, better than anyone. One could argue that they are the ancient keepers and guardians of the world's biological heritage.
A team of scientists has documented, that Yasuni shatters world records for a wide array of plant and animal groups, from amphibians to trees and insects. 596 documented species of birds, 150 amphibian species, over 200 mammals including the Jaguar and Anaconda and 10 species of monkeys. In just a hectare (2.5 acres) of forest, 644 species of trees and shrubs have been found, and over 100,000 insects. To put things in perspective, that is nearly as many trees and shrubs species, in all of the United States and Canada, combined.
After a 45 minutes early flight from Quito, we landed in Coca. It was officially known as Puerto Francisco de Orellana, named for the Spanish explorer who first explored the Amazon, all the way to its mouth in the Atlantic, in 1542. Upon his return to Spain, he recounted tales of gold and cinnamon, and of encounters with tribes, led by mighty and powerful women, resembling the Amazons of Greek mythology. It is a comparison that is presumed to have led to its present name.
Coca is the last real civilization, before the 'Rio Napo' transports you deep into the rain forest, to Yasuni National park, and beyond. In 1990's, the town was transformed from a small settlement on the river banks, with dirt roads and no infrastructure, to the capital of the oil industry in Ecuador.
To make our way to our final destination, the Napo Wildlife Center, we embarked on 2 hours motorized canoe ride down the Napo River. We could alternatively see small settlements on the river banks, and oil drilling sites, among the vast expanse of the jungle. The gas flares on the top of the wells, set the grey sky afire, beholders of Ecuador's dependency on black gold. 50% of the country's budget is funded by its oil earnings.
The exploration for crude oil has obviously created numerous environmental problems, for the rain forest and its indigenous tribes. There is however a new trend of ecotourism that seeks to maintain the natural environment of the forest. It focuses on education and conservation, while providing an income and unity for the local inhabitants.
It was time to transfer to a dugout canoe. Our 2 paddlers, both members of the Kichwa community, stirred the canoe rhythmically through the narrow and meandering creek. One of them, nicknamed 'Eagle's eyes', for his insane ability to spot wildlife through the dense canopy, had a perpetual smile on his chiseled face, which betrayed his daily encounter with magic. There, under a timid sun that ventured occasionally out of the steady rain, our forest 101 education was to begin. We passed through several different ecosystems, through our 2 hours ride to the lodge. Our guide Peter, a laid back Quito native, with colorful tales to match his encyclopedic knowledge of the jungle, commented that all the rain from the last few months had flooded the creek. The water darkened gradually as we went on, shifting from shades of coffee and milk, to black cocoa. As the vegetation decays, tannins leach into the water like black tea leaves simmering in the slow currants. It makes the water very acidic, and the mosquitos prefer to go elsewhere, which was a good thing. We spotted 3 species of monkeys; spider monkeys, who like to roam the tree canopy, in bands of up to 35 individuals, using their disproportionally long tails to jump from tree to tree, reminiscent of acrobats in a Barnum Circus performance. A pretty rare Saki monkey, with its head hooded in fur, and a couple of golden-mantled tamarins, with their black heads and orange underparts matching the colors of the late afternoon sky. Birds were concocting a cacophony of sounds and turning them into a sweet symphony.
Finally, we entered a big lagoon, and the Napo Wildlife Center emerged on the distant shore, like fireflies glowing in the night. Built and run by the native indigenous of the Kichwa Añangu community, the lodge consists of 16 luxury cabins, with thatch roofs and private balconies. They are decorated with native furnishings, and they offer the discriminating tourist and the adventurers alike, maximum privacy and comfort, with an intimate view of the forest and the lake. Every effort has been made to minimize its impact on the 82 square miles of pristine rainforest, within its preserve. Solar panels supply the electricity, the waste water is treated before being released into the lake. Everything has been designed for minimum environmental impact.
The majority of the guests at the lodge come on a 3 or 4 night program, which includes transportation, lodging, all meals, and jungle activities with a bi-lingual guide. A visitor will never leave the Napo Wildlife Center, without a new found appreciation for the beautiful and simple people, yet full of grace and wisdom who inhabit this magical land.
The following morning, we canoed back to the shore of the Napo River, as the sun was still hiding below the forest canopy. Monkeys, birds, butterflies, and orchids were woven into this real life tapestry of scents, colors, and sounds, while the soft light wrapped the forest, with the blessing of a new day.
We were headed to the parrot clay licks. There are 2 clays licks, within Yasuni National Park, and there are the most accessible in the country. Many of the seeds and nuts found in the rainforest, contain toxins in them. The parrots, parakeets, and macaws come to the clays licks, in search of the clay's great power as an antidote and antacid. That makes for a fascinating spectacle, as thousands of birds descend gradually from the highest trees, a few branches at the time, to the exposed area of clay caused by erosion. Wild pigs had been reported around the area that morning, consequently, the birds were less plentiful than normal, and most of the action was over the tree canopy.
In 1998, a group of members from the Kichwa Añangu, decided to build the Napo wildlife center, to attract guests to their lands, but more importantly, to embark on a journey of preservation and education. Since 2007, the community is in full control of the lodge, and the money earned from tourist projects, is reinvested in social and cultural projects, in addition to supplying the roughly 80 working members of the community, with sustenance and accountability.
We spent the rest of the afternoon at the Interpretive Center, downstream. There, the 24 residing women introduced us to 'Sumak Kwasay', an ancient Kichwa word that means a good way of living; a way of living in harmony, with each other and with nature. In their floral dresses, they demonstrated their music and dances, and we were all invited to join in. In a traditional house, with a round roof made of forest materials, such as bamboo, palm and banana leaves, and cemented with clay, we got a lesson about the making of a fire, and the different ways to store and preserve food. We sampled their staple drink, chicha, which is made from boiled yucca and is a white and sour concoction they consume with every single meal.
The next dawn, after a canoe ride through a man-made creek and a walk in the forest, we made our way the top of a tower, built 110 feet around a bi-centenarian kapok tree (or ceiba). A very sturdy iron tower was erected alongside the tree, and from the wooden platform on the top, we could feel in the diffused light that the world was indeed a sacred place. We stood, our group of 9 guests and our guide, transcended by the spectacle all around us. A tree canopy as far as the eyes could see; a flock of macaws flying in the distance, toucans resting above a near tree, with their oversized and colorful bill they use mainly as a feeding tool. A couple of black oropendolas perched on the highest branches, showing off their bright yellow tails. The ancient Maya of Central America believed that a giant ceiba tree stood at the center of the earth, connecting the terrestrial world to the spirit-world above.
Rain started to fall and we went back to the lodge to feast on a wholesome lunch of fish, organic vegetables, and exotic fruits and take a well-deserved rest. When the rain finally stopped, we jumped in the canoe to get a closer look at the 5 river otters, residents of the lake who fish during the day and sleep at night. One female had a baby swimming on her back. Their diets consist of a diet of fish, mainly catfish but also small crabs and snakes. They play an important role in the mythology of the Achuar people, the indigenous tribe to the South West, where giant otters are seen as a 'tsunki', or water spirits; they are sort of water-people who feed on fish. Black caimans, related to the alligator and the crocodile, can reach up to 5 meters, and feed in contrast to the river otters, during the night.
One of the highlights of our stay, was a walk in the jungle at night, with flashlights and the ubiquitous rubber boots.
The forest takes a dimension of its own, once the sun sets. Every step becomes a treasure hunt for insects, frogs, and spiders. There is a perpetual hum in the background, a buzzing that arises from every direction, it seemed. A quarter moon, shining from atop the canopy, bathed the forest in subtle hues streaking down from the tall trees. Jaguars and ocelots were probably lurking in the background.
The Amazon rain forest is truly a pillar of life on earth. Yet, 20% has been destroyed and is gone forever. The land is being cleared for cattle ranches, mining operations, logging, and subsistence agriculture, and in the case of Yasuni national Park, oil exploration. Although 25% of pharmaceutical drugs are derived from rainforest ingredients, scientist have only tested 1% of tropical plants. Experts estimate that 130 species of plants, animals, and insects, are lost every day.
In spite of these gloomy facts, our hosts at the Napo wildlife center have erected a magnificent lodge, on the shores of Lake Añangu. It shines, like a lighthouse guarding a raging sea, as a beacon of hope, and a testament to the sanctity of life.
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