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Image of the Day… Rare triple transit of Jupiter’s moons…!!!

February 7, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

The images were taken with NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 on January 23, 2015.

Hubble captures these moons in great clarity they can also be seen here on Earth with a small telescope or even a decent pair of binoculars.

The images on the left shows the Hubble observation at the beginning of the event. On the left is the moon Callisto and on the right, Io. The shadows from Europa, which cannot be seen in the image, Callisto, and Io are strung out from left to right. The images on the right shows the end of the event, approximately 42 minutes later. Europa has entered the frame at lower left with slower moving Callisto above and to the right of it. Meanwhile Io — which orbits significantly closer to Jupiter and so appears to move much more quickly — is approaching the eastern limb of the planet. Whilst Callisto’s shadow seems hardly to have moved Io’s has set over the planet’s eastern edge and Europa’s has risen further in the west. Image via NASA/ESA

Jupiter’s four largest moons are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto, known as the Galiliean moons, after the 17th century scientist Galileo Galilei, who discovered them. Their complete orbits around Jupiter range from two to 17 days in duration. The moons can commonly be seentransiting the face of Jupiter and casting shadows onto its layers of cloud. But seeing three of them transiting the face of Jupiter at the same time is rare, occurring only once or twice a decade.

Missing from sequence of images is the Galilean moon Ganymede which was outside Hubble’s field of view.

The moons of Jupiter have very distinctive colors. The smooth icy surface of Europa is yellow-white, the volcanic sulphur surface of Io is orange and the surface of Callisto, which is one of the oldest and most cratered surfaces known in the solar system, is a brownish color.

Bottom line: New images taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope on January 23, 2015 capture a rare occurrence as three of Jupiter’s largest moons – Europa, Callisto and Io – parade across the giant planet’s banded face.

Are Crows the Ultimate Problem Solvers ….?

February 7, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Bird brain eh?

Crows are known to be very smart birds. Some first nation people called the Crow “the great Joker.”

The Pacific Nations included the head of a crow on their totems……..

This crow is using its Bird Brain…

                This is beyond good………this is stunning.

                Watch this crow work out the puzzle.

                 Please turn sound on!

SOURCE::::: http://www.funstuffpeoplesendme.wordpress.com and http://www.youTube.com

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” Not Photos of Flowers… Then What Else … ” !!!

February 6, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

The Flower People

If you’re like us, then at first glance, these may look like photos of flowers to you, but in actuality, this is an artistic display of skill by body artists and dancers alike, together creating beautiful ‘human flowers’ that make use of many colors, shapes and designs.

These forms are a beautiful expression of imagination and ability, to make something our eye is not accustomed to see. No doubt that as an art, these photos create something new and fascinating.

source:::: http://www.ba-bamail.com

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“This Man on CellPhone Misses a Memorable Moment …” !!!

February 6, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Instragram photo by Eric J. Smith

Constantly on his cell phone, this unidentified man at Redondo Beach in California, USA, missed spotting a humpback whale, an endangered species, when it obligingly appeared right next to his sailboat.

But photographer Eric Smith didn’t. He then share this photograph on Instagram on February 4 using the hashtag #ABC7Eyewitness.

Smith said that he was barely 50 feet away when he captured this moment while the man on the sailboat missed it completely.

“Hey dude! Stop texting. There’s an enormous humpback whale two feet from your boat!” the caption read on Smith’s post, which has received nearly 800 likes.
“A few weeks ago, a small private sailboat manoeuvered really close to the whales, and this guy on it was literally sitting in that position and never moved. He could have been texting his mom in the hospital for all I know, but I thought it sucked that he missed such a wonderful moment happening just two feet in front of him,” Mr Smith told ABC News.
Most Instagram users are feeling sorry for this man. So are we.

SOURCE::: http://www.ndtv.com

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” This Dog Lives with his Two Tiger Best Friends…”

February 6, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Yes. You read that headline right. This dog lives with two tigers, and they’re all okay with it.

When Tontong, the tiger cub, was diagnosed as ‘lonely’ by the the officials at Tianjhingu zoo in Tongling, they decided to find him a playmate. In came Huang Huang the puppy, who was around the same age as the cub, and thus thought to be perfect company for Tontong. Later, they introduced another tiger cub to the friend circle, Huan Huan.

The NY Post quotes a spokesperson for the zoo, “When Tontong was born, his mother turned against him so we had to separate them. But we could tell he was lonely so we decided to introduce him to Huang Huang, who is the same age. It’s amazing but seven years have gone by and they are all like brothers. They play, sleep and eat together.”

The zoo officials also claim that even when the tigers are in a bad mood and pick fights with each other, they are always careful not to hurt the smallest of the lot – Huang Huang. He may be the odd one out here, but this dog seems to be the king of this particular enclosure.

Located in China’s Anhui province, the zoo’s unusual cage-rules seem to be generating a lot of local and worldwide interest. There seem to be those who are left speechless at the bond between the three ‘brothers’, as the zoo officials put it; but there are also those who are horrified by it.

SOURCE:::: http://www.ndtv.com

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Trans Asia Plane Crash….A survivor’s Version ….

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A MAN who survived the fatal TransAsia Airways crash in Taiwan has told how he could not let his son die.

Lin Mingwei’s two-year-old son Lin Riyao had already spent more than 100 days in hospital after nearly losing his life due to being born premature.

“I absolutely can’t lose him again,” Mr Lin told Apple Daily, Taiwan.

He spent three minutes trying to find his son, whom he located in the murky waters of the Keelung River in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Scene of devastation … The front section of the wreckage of the TransAsia ATR 72-600 turboprop plane is lifted onto the Keelung river bank in New Taipei City. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

He was taken immediately to hospital where his condition is understood to serious but stable.

Mr Lin’s wife has also suffered a number of broken bones and is being treated in hospital.

Mr Lin said the family had switched seats on the plane “out of a hunch” that saved their lives, the United Daily News said.

“The family originally sat in the heavily damaged left side but Lin Mingwei felt uneasy after he heard noises before taking-off and requested to switch seats,” the report quoted Dai Bi-chin, a friend of the family, as saying after visiting them in hospital.

Their new seats put them next to a crack in the plane after it crashed, and the newspaper said Lin was able to pull his wife to safety and then revive his son after spotting him in the water, blue and unresponsive.

Rescuers in rubber rafts pulled 15 people alive from the wreckage of TransAsia Airways Flight GE235 which took off at 11.53am local time from Songshan Airport with 58 passengers en route to the nearby Taiwanese-controlled Kinmen Islands.

The ATR 72-600 aircraft hit a road bridge in New Taipei City and plunged into the river within three minutes of takeoff.

A distressed child is rescued … a man cradles a young boy who was on the crashed TransAsia Airways plane. Picture: Apple Daily / Taiwan Source: News Corp Australia

Experts lauded pilots Liao and Liu suggesting their actions might have prevented further lives being lost..

“This pilot decided to land in a narrow river without buildings because there is a residential area nearby. He did all he could do,” Liao Linghui, a Taiwanese aviation expert told SET News, adding that he felt the plane’s captain was a hero.

The pilot was applauded by aviation experts for apparently steering the plane away from populated areas and high-rise buildings to avoid causing more damage with the aircraft which had 53 passengers and five crew on board.

“Based on the flight path, the pilot deviated and tried to avoid obstacles. The pilot apparently made a conscious effort to avoid further and unnecessary casualties by ditching in the river. It was a very courageous move,” Hong Kong-based aviation analyst Daniel Tsang told AFP.

Emotional citizens posted their praise and condolences on social media sites. “I believe the pilot managed to steer the plane away from high-rise buildings, he is a hero,” Gin Oy, a writer and actress, said on her Facebook page.

Captain Liao is a former military pilot and the father of a nine-year-old boy.

“If the aircraft is coming down the pilots aim for open spaces where they and the passengers might survive,” said David Learmount, from Flightglobal magazine. He added that it may have been a stroke of luck to land in the river.

“They pulled the nose up to try to haul it over the top of the buildings, but when the aircraft has almost stalled, that would stall the wings completely and instead of going up, you go down more steeply.”

PILOT MAYDAY

Experienced pilot … The crashed TransAsia Airways pilot Liao Jianzong. Picture: Apple Daily / Taiwan Source: News Corp Australia

Saved … Rescue personnel (in helmets) help passengers as they wait to be transported to land from the wreckage of a TransAsia ATR 72-600 turboprop

plane that crash-landed into the Keelung river in New Taipei City. Picture: AFP / SAM YEH Source: AFP

Tragic … Passengers’ belongings are placed in front of the wreckage of the TransAsia ATR 72-600 turboprop plane on the Keelung river bank in New Taipei City. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

SOURCE:::www.news.com.au

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Picture of the Day…. ” A Blue Bird Drinking Water…”

February 6, 2015Natarajan1 Comment

A bluebird takes a drink

A big thank you to our friend Janet Furlong for sharing her photo with us!

Isn’t this an amazing shot? Besides being beautiful, it’s also a cool look at the architecture of the bluebird’s wing.

SOURCE:::: http://www.earthskynews.org

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Rahul Bhatia…A down-to-earth- Airline Success Story…

February 5, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Over the past decade and a half, India has seen the business community grow at a rapid pace. Fronting this growth have been a few names who have left an indelible mark on the way we do business in this country. These are people who have shaped the Indian economy. These are people who have changed our lives. These are the Indian Business Icons.

Rahul Bhatia

These are not salad days for the Indian airline industry. With aviation fuel prices soaring, and the rupee dropping, airlines have been seeing a drastic reversal of all the gains made in the growth in city-to-city air travel in the past decade. While the most dramatic casualty was Kingfisher Airlines, SpiceJet and Jet, long industry leaders, are facing losses and decreasing market shares. Emerging as the winner in the airline sweepstakes is IndiGo, founded in 2006 and now the fastest-growing, biggest airline in the country. It has been an eventful journey of rapid growth, overtaking established players and cornering what, in 2014, amounted to a 36.1% market share.

SOURCE:::: http://www.infinance.yahoo.com

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10 home remedies for diabetes that really work…

February 5, 2015Natarajan1 Comment

Diabetes is one of the fast growing lifestyle disorder that can be effectively managed with few lifestyle modifications and eating a healthy diet. Characterized by high blood sugar levels in the body, this condition affects the body’s ability to either produce insulin or to use insulin effectively. Although there are numerous treatment options available to keep your blood sugar levels in control, home remedies can work wonders in achieving this task. Here are top 10 effective home remedies to maintain your blood sugar levels and lead a healthy life with diabetes.

#1 Holy Basil (tulsi) leaves

The leaves of holy basil are packed with antioxidants and essential oils that produce eugenol, methyl eugenol and caryophyllene. Collectively these compounds help the pancreatic beta cells (cells that store and release insulin) to function properly and increase sensitivity to insulin. An added advantage is that the antioxidants present in the leaves help beat the ill effects of oxidative stress.

Tip: Consume two to three tulsi leaves whole or about one tablespoon full of its juice on an empty stomach to lower the blood sugar levels. Here are top 10 health benefits of tulsi

#2 Flax seeds (Alsi)

Due to their high fibre content flaxseeds help digestion and aid in the proper absorption of fats and sugars. Consuming flax seed helps reduce a diabetic’s postprandial sugar level by almost 28 per cent.

Tip: Consume one tablespoon of ground flaxseed powder every morning on an empty stomach with a glass of warm water. However, do not have more than 2 tablespoons per day, as it can be detrimental to your health. Here are 11 ways to include flaxseeds in your diet.

#3 Leaves of bilberry (neelabadari) plant

The leaves of bilberry have been used in Ayurveda for many centuries to control diabetes. Recently, the Journal of Nutrition stated that the leaves of the Bilberry plant contain high amounts of anthocyanidin, which enhance the action of various proteins involved in glucose transportation and fat metabolism. Due to this unique property, bilberry leaves are a great way to lower one’s blood sugar levels.

Tip: Crush bilberry leaves in a mortar and pestle and consume 100 milligrams of this extract everyday on an empty stomach.

#4 Cinnamon (dalchini)

Also known as dalchini, it improves insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose levels. Having as little as ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day can improve one’s insulin sensitivity and help controlling weight, thereby decreasing one’s risk for heart disease.

Tip: Include about 1 gram of dalchini into your daily diet for about a month to help lower blood sugar levels. Read more health benefits of cinnamon.

#5 Green Tea

Unlike other tea leaves, green tea is unfermented and is high in polyphenol content. Polyphenol is a strong antioxidant and hypo-glycaemic compound that helps control the release of blood sugars and helps the body use insulin better. Read more 10 types of flavoured green tea that have 20 health benefits.

Tip: Steep a bag of green tea in hot water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the bag and drink a cup of this tea in the morning or before your meals.

#6 Drumstick leaves

Also called moringa, the leaves of this plant are best known for their ability to boost one’s energy. In the case of diabetics, the moringa leaf increases satiety and slows the breakdown of food and lowerblood pressure.

Tip: Take a few drumstick leaves, wash and crush them to extract their juice. Now take about 1/4th cup of this juice and drink it on an empty stomach, every morning to keep your sugar levels under control.

#7 Psyllium husk (Isabgol)

Also known as psyllium husk is often used as a laxative. When isabgol comes in contact with water, it swells to form a gel-like substance. This slows the breakdown and absorption of blood glucose. Isabgol also protects the stomach lining from ulcers and acidity.

Tip: Cosume isabgol after every meal, ideally with milk or water. Avoid having it with curd as it can lead to constipation. Read in detail about 8 health benefits of isabgol or psyllium husk you didn’t know.

#8 Bitter gourd (Karela)

Rich in plant insulin-polypeptide-P, a bio-chemical that mimics the insulin produced by the humanpancreas and thus, reduces sugar levels in the body. You may like to read about home remedies for diabetes. It is also known to be highly beneficial for diabetics owing to the two very essential compounds called charatin and momordicin, which are the key compounds in lowering one’s blood sugar levels.

Tip: Consume karela at least once a week either as a subzi or in a curry. If you want quick results, try having a glass of karela juice on an empty stomach once in three days. Read more about 8 healthy reasons to drink bittergourd or karela juice!

#9 Neem

Found abundantly in India, the bitter leaf has a number of amazing medicinal properties. Neemenhances insulin receptor sensitivity, helps improve blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels, lowers blood glucose levels and reduces one’s dependence on hypoglycaemic drugs. Here are more health benefits of neem.

Tip: Drink the juice of the tender shoot of neem leaves on an empty stomach for best results.

#10 Indian blackberry (Jamun)

A glycoside present in the seeds of Indian blackberry prevents the conversion of starch to sugar. It lowers blood sugar and helps prevent insulin spikes. Jambul also has properties that can protect you from heart diseases and other vascular disorders.

Tip: Eat around 5 – 6 jamuns in the morning to control your blood sugar levels. Alternatively, you can also add a spoonful of jamun seeds powder to a glass of warm water or milk and drink this daily for better control of diabetes.

SOURCE:::: https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/

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