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Pick me! Why a shelter dog is your best choice By Emma Snow Disney left a life-long impression on me when, as a youngster, I viewed the dog pound scene in Lady and the Tramp. Mournful mutts howled out a pitiful rendition of “Home Sweet Home,” which nobody but the most callous could sit through dry-eyed. The [...] There is a right and a wrong way to pick a pooch. The process is a little like dating. The few who find fulfillment in love are those who use their hearts and their heads. There is a special kind of nirvana when a person connects with their canine soul mate. They weren’t fooling when [...] By Emma Snow There’s something different about you. People sense it the moment you walk in the door. Is it in your smile, or the way wear your hair? Truly, there are countless manifestations of your canine obsession. Here are the top ten: #10: Stray hairs on your clothes. White hairs make a mess of your black wool skirt, [...] Even though the differences between non-hypoallergenic dogs and hypoallergenic dogs may not be huge, they are enough to reduce the amount of allergy attacks that people have when they are around certain breeds of dog. For those who want to own a dog, not being able to be in the same room with one for [...] Let’s look at another little Alien… The Senegal Parrot is found across a wide range of West Africa and makes migrations within West Africa according to the availability of the fruit, seeds and blossoms which make up its diet. It is considered a farm pest in Africa, often feeding on maize or millet but is popular [...]
Hi, Apologies for only introducing myself at this late stage, but as you can see I have a lot on my claws. Managing HR and the typing pool is a full day’s job, so time is off the essence. Oh Yeh – my name is Mayya – please to meet! Have to run, will keep you [...] Hi, Dogs are man’s best friend. Despite that, sometimes they can grate on your nerves; barking, chewing, and the occasional nip can sour a relationship very quickly. That’s why it’s important to establish boundaries and make sure your dog is well-trained! There are always plenty of guides to training dogs, both in print and online. But [...] More evidence for those who still do not believe. Akbar is a Caucasian Mountain Shepherd Dog living in Odessa (Ukraine), seen here with Grandmother. He will soon as possible join us in SA. Located between the Black Sea on the West and the Caspian Sea on the East, the Caucasus mountain range represents a true melting pot [...] A bit of history of the African Grey invasion. There are two subspecies: The Congo African Grey is larger with light grey feathers, deep red tail and black beak. The Timneh African Grey is smaller in size, have a darker charcoal gray colour, a darker maroon tail and a light horn colour upper mandible. Their lifespan is [...]
Yep, I noticed Malysh (pain in the…) could not wait to have his few cents worth. In any case, I am Proppie, the CEO of Kapriz Enterprises. Joined the company more than 7 years ago. With utmost dedication I pulled it through different stages and testing times. I am proud to say our family expanded [...] Especially NASA, but also other governments are on the lookout for extraterrestrial beings from outer space trying to invade earth and many theories exist. My theory is that earth is already invaded by aliens without the human race knowing about it. They are in their millions on earth. Up to now there is no concrete evidence [...] Hi, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Malysh and I speak Russian, English, Afrikaans, and Parrotish. A vocabulary not any one is capable of! Not that I like to blow my own whistle, but I am the head of Communications at Kapriz Enterprises. I joined the company more than 2 years ago as a young [...]
Hi, I am Akbar and currently is staying in Odessa (Ukraine). I am planning to join my family in Gordon’s Bay (South Africa) soon. My little friend I am taking care of is Nyara. Surely I’ll be missed… what you think? Until next time… |
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Snapshot of the International Space Station
 On March 13, 2008, the International Space Station passed across the field-of-view of Germany's remote sensing satellite, TerraSAR-X, at a distance of 195 kilometers, or 122 miles, and at a relative speed of 34,540 kilometers per hour, or more than 22,000 mph. In contrast to optical cameras, radar does not 'see' surfaces. Instead, it is much more aware of the edges and corners which bounce back the microwave signal it transmits. Smooth surfaces such as those on the station's solar generators or the radiator panels used to dissipate excess heat, unless directly facing the radar antenna, tend to deflect rather than reflect the radar beam, causing these features to appear on the radar image as dark areas. The radar image of the station therefore looks like a dense collection of bright spots from which the outlines of the space station can be clearly identified. The central element on the station, to which all the modules are docked, has a grid structure that presents a multiplicity of reflecting surfaces to the radar beam, making it readily identifiable. This image has a resolution of about one meter (about 39 inches). In other words, objects can be depicted as discrete units--that is, shown separately--provided that they are at least one meter apart. If they are closer together than that, they tend to merge into a single block on a radar image. Since this image was taken, the station has expanded and is more than 90 percent complete, including a full complement of solar arrays. Image Credit: DLR Read More |
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